Talk Fuse

    Topic: Entertainment

    Entertainment brings together the latest from film, television, music and gaming, tracking everything from big studio releases and streaming hits to the smaller stories behind the scenes. Expect a mix of reviews, interviews and features that look at how films and shows come together, the choices actors and musicians make along the way, and how decisions by studios and networks play out once viewers get involved.

    The topic also keeps an eye on the business and cultural side of the industry: how streaming services are reshaping what gets made and watched, the sometimes tangled relationship between entertainment and technology, and the moments when a franchise, format or platform doesn't go the way its backers hoped. Older films, shows and songs feature too, revisited with the benefit of hindsight on decisions that looked different at the time.

    For readers, it's a way to keep up with what's actually worth watching or listening to, understand the reasoning behind the projects that shape popular culture, and see how the industry's bigger shifts affect the entertainment on offer day to day.

    • The most played song of the 20th century

      The article identifies The Righteous Brothers’ 1964 recording of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ as the most played song of the 20th century. It argues that the Phil Spector-produced hit became unusually enduring through extensive radio use, cover versions and appearances in popular culture. Written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Phil Spector, the song…

    • ‘The Big Bang Theory’s New Sci-Fi Spin-Off Is Officially Taking Over the World

      HBO Max’s *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe*, a science-fiction spin-off from *The Big Bang Theory*, is reportedly performing strongly on streaming charts. The article presents its success as evidence of HBO’s increasing reliance on established franchises and recognisable intellectual property, rather than the more original programming historically associated with the network. Created by Chuck…

    • The 1991 grunge anthem Johnny Cash was nervous to record: “Not my kind of song”

      Johnny Cash was reportedly nervous about recording Soundgarden’s 1991 grunge anthem ‘Rusty Cage’, initially saying it was not the sort of song he usually performed. His eventual version demonstrated the interpretive range of his later work with producer Rick Rubin, recasting a hard-rock song in Cash’s stark, distinctive style. Written by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell,…

    • The 2005 movie role Bill Murray refused to play for his arch-nemesis: “I’d like to take one shot”

      Harold Ramis reportedly wanted Bill Murray to join his 2005 dark comedy *The Ice Harvest*, but Murray declined, reflecting the long-running rupture between the former collaborators after their difficult experience making *Groundhog Day*. The episode matters because it illustrates how a highly successful creative partnership behind films including *Caddyshack*, *Stripes* and *Ghostbusters* had become personally…

    • Best Mercenary build in Mistfall Hunter

      Destructoid recommends a sword-and-shield Mercenary build for Mistfall Hunter, presenting the class as a versatile and accessible option for solo players and PvE. The approach prioritises rapidly building Sword Tip stacks to unlock powerful Blade Edge attacks, balancing damage with defensive utility. The core combo uses Impalement to gain two Sword Tip stacks at a…

    • Disney Officially Scores Its First Billion Dollar Movie of 2026

      Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has passed $1 billion at the global box office, becoming Disney’s first billion-dollar film of 2026 and the year’s highest-grossing release so far. The achievement reinforces the enduring commercial strength of the Toy Story franchise and places the sequel among a small group of major worldwide hits this year. The film…

    • The Deals: SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol; SOCAN Pairs With Musical AI for Gen-AI Attribution Initiative

      Recent music-industry deals centre on independent artist support and the development of AI attribution systems. SoundCloud has acquired the assets of Nina Protocol, while SOCAN and Musical AI are exploring tools intended to ensure Canadian creators can control, receive credit for and be paid when their work informs generative-AI music. – SoundCloud acquired Nina Protocol’s…

    • How to get Spider-Man’s web shooters in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

      Spider-Man’s web shooters have returned to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 alongside the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The traversal item lets players swing towards buildings, trees and other surfaces, offering a significant mobility advantage for escaping the storm or moving quickly across the map. Players can obtain the web shooters either by buying…

    • ‘Human Centipede’ Creator Reveals Last Movie ‘The End of Tom Six’; He Filmed for Six Years While Living in Isolation With Multiple Sclerosis (EXCLUSIVE)

      Tom Six, the controversial Dutch filmmaker behind the “Human Centipede” trilogy, has announced that his final film, “The End of Tom Six”, will be released independently on 15 August. The project documents his deteriorating health while reflecting on mortality, artistic freedom and the film industry, and marks his first public disclosure that he has lived…

    • Ataraxia

      ALLT’s “Ataraxia” is reviewed positively as a confident second album from the Swedish progressive metalcore band, earning 8/10. Moving away from the fictional concept of its predecessor, it draws on real experiences and is praised for combining heavy, technical music with melody, atmosphere and emotional restraint. The nine-track record balances crushing riffs, breakdowns and harsh…