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Glen Hansard Remembered as “Incomparable” Troubadour Whose “Gift for Storytelling Brought So Much Joy”
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, frontman of The Frames and star of the film “Once,” died on 29 July 2026 in a motorcycle crash in Dublin at the age of 56. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, fellow musicians and actors, reflecting his stature as one of Ireland’s most influential songwriters and…
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Hideo Kojima had to wait 4 years before finally making Policenauts as Konami kept shuffling the Metal Gear dev between roles
Hideo Kojima reportedly waited four years to make Policenauts because Konami repeatedly reassigned him to different roles while he was developing the Metal Gear series. The account highlights how internal company priorities delayed one of Kojima’s early original projects, despite his growing reputation at the publisher. Policenauts was eventually released after this extended delay, allowing…
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Ye Settles Former Staffer’s Rape, Sexual Harassment and Trafficking Lawsuit
Ye (formerly Kanye West) has settled a lawsuit brought by former staff member Lauren Pisciotta, who accused him of sexual harassment, assault and trafficking. A filing in a Los Angeles court on 28 July confirmed the rapper agreed to unconditionally settle the entire case, though the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, and…
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Pop More Champagne, Knicks Fans: Gotham Sports App Is Being Shuttered
MSG Networks and the YES Network are shutting down the widely criticised Gotham Sports app, striking a deal that makes British streaming firm DAZN the exclusive direct-to-consumer home for their channels. The move matters for New York sports fans, as Gotham Sports had been plagued by bugs, buffering, lagging streams and persistent login issues, despite…
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Limited-Time Deal: Sign up for T‑Mobile 5G Home Internet With a T‑Mobile Phone Plan and Save up to $200
This is a sponsored product feature promoting a limited-time T-Mobile offer rather than a traditional news story. Billboard’s shopping team highlights T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet service, noting the provider’s reliability for home working, streaming and music-related tasks, and encourages readers to sign up before the promotional deal ends. The offer includes up to $200 back…
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The Gang Drinks N/A Beer in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 Trailer: Watch
FX has released a trailer for Season 18 of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, confirming the long-running comedy will return with 10 episodes on 17th August, streaming on Hulu. The renewal underlines the show’s status as one of television’s most durable sitcoms, with its writers continuing to find fresh material for the dysfunctional Paddy’s Pub…
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Former Owl, who left after not playing a single minute, signs for League Two club – thestar.co.uk
A former Sheffield Wednesday player has signed for a League Two club after leaving Hillsborough without making a single first-team appearance. The move gives him an opportunity to restart his senior career and secure regular competitive football elsewhere. The player’s spell with the Owls ended without any minutes on the pitch, underlining how limited his…
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‘Outer Banks’ Final Season Trailer: Pogues Out for Vengeance After That Major Death
Netflix has released the trailer and new photos for the fifth and final season of Outer Banks, revealing that the Pogues will seek vengeance following the major death of JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow) in the season four finale. The final run sees the group, still reeling from the loss of their friend in Morocco, forced…
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4 Songs Every 2000s Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
This piece is a light nostalgia feature recalling the pop and hip-hop songs that dominated Top 40 radio during morning school runs for children growing up in the early 2000s. It reflects on how these tracks became cultural touchstones of the era, tied to memories of family car rides and childhood routines rather than any…