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CANDLEMASS Is Working On Material For New Studio LP: We’ve Got ‘Maybe Half Of An Album So Far’
Candlemass are writing and recording demos for a new studio album, according to vocalist Johan Längqvist, who says the band has completed roughly half an album’s worth of material. The record would follow 2022’s Sweet Evil Sun and could arrive in 2027, although no release date has been confirmed. Bassist Leif Edling remains the principal…
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Okta buys AI security startup Permiso; source says for about $200M
Okta has agreed to acquire AI identity-security startup Permiso Security, aiming to strengthen its ability to protect AI agents and other machine identities in corporate systems. The deal reflects a broader shift in identity security from checking users at login to monitoring the activity of people, applications and autonomous software after access has been granted.…
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Tom Holland admits there was a plan to merge his Spider-Man with Sony’s Spider-Man Universe
Tom Holland has said Sony had considered moving his Spider-Man into its own shared universe if the studio’s agreement with Marvel had ended. The disclosure matters because it suggests the character could have been separated from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and connected instead to Sony’s spin-off films. The possibility emerged during the 2019 dispute between…
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Bethesda’s New Logo Looks Like It Actually Belongs To A Video Game Company
GameSpot reports that Bethesda has unveiled a redesigned logo, presenting it as a clearer fit for a video game company’s identity. The change matters because Bethesda is a prominent publisher and developer, so even a relatively small rebrand is likely to attract attention from its audience. The article’s title suggests the new design is seen…
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Scottish Premiership is back on Friday – here’s why you shouldn’t miss it
The Scottish Premiership returns on Friday with Celtic defending the title they won dramatically ahead of Hearts last season. The campaign matters because Hearts came close to ending decades of Old Firm dominance, while uncertainty over both their rebuilding effort and Celtic’s squad could make the title race less predictable. Hearts have lost manager Derek…
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John Legend Cast as Harry Belafonte in New Film
John Legend has been cast as the late singer and civil-rights activist Harry Belafonte in The Road Home, a Bill Condon film now in production. The film centres on South African jazz pioneer Hugh Masekela and singer Miriam Makeba during a tour of South Africa with Paul Simon under apartheid, placing Belafonte’s role within a…
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How This Agent’s ‘Superpower’ Propelled Gracie Abrams, Tate McRae and More Into Arenas
CAA agent Shirin Nury says her understanding of young pop fans, shaped by her own teenage concert experiences, has helped her build touring careers for artists including Gracie Abrams, Tate McRae and Charli xcx. Her approach prioritises sustainable, long-term growth and fan experience over maximising every immediate ticket-selling opportunity, as several clients move into arena-level…
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Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro Turn To This Touring Pro To Create Concert Worlds ‘On A Much Greater Scale Than We’ve Ever Seen’
Adrian Martinez, co-founder of Los Angeles production house STURDY., has built a leading role in live-show design and direction for artists including Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro. The company was formed in 2018 to work more directly with artists and translate their creative ambitions into larger-scale concert experiences, reflecting growing audience expectations for elaborate live…
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Meet The Manager Who Helped Guide Laufey To Superstardom
Max Gredinger, a partner at management firm Foundations, is credited with helping steer singer-songwriter Laufey’s rise from online cover videos to arena-level success. His approach has focused on supporting her distinctive jazz, classical and pop sound while allowing her and her creative team to maintain a strong, Gen Z-centred artistic vision. Laufey’s 2025 album A…
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Why Noah Kahan, Billy Strings & More Support Backline’s Mission: ‘There’s Life On The Other Side Of These Harder Moments’
Backline, a US non-profit supporting musicians’ and music-industry workers’ mental health, has gained momentum after Chappell Roan donated $25,000 following her 2025 Grammy speech calling for artists to receive healthcare support. Founder Hilary Gleason says the campaign helped position mental health as a foundation for accessing wider healthcare and employment rights, while encouraging companies and…