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Documentaries Serve as Springboard for Newest TCM Franchise (Exclusive)
TCM has launched a new programming strand called “Films on Film,” which pairs documentaries with related feature films to give viewers deeper context on actors, composers, directors and film history. Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz, the series airs Fridays from 5 p.m. PT and reflects the network’s continued push to blend educational content with its classic…
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Iommi confirms Black Sabbath’s end with new solo album
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed the band’s story has ended, unveiling his first solo album in more than two decades, *From the Dark*, due for release on 23 October. Now 78, Iommi said Sabbath is “finished” following its farewell performance at Ozzy Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning concert last year, explaining that any…
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Feature: 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store’s Expanded Summer Sale (North America/Europe)
PlayStation’s Summer Sale has been refreshed with new discounts and now runs until 12th August across PS Store in North America and Europe, offering thousands of PS5 and PS4 titles at reduced prices. Push Square has picked out a selection of highlights worth buying, spanning acclaimed RPGs, indie darlings and cult classics at some of…
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“I’ve run out of artists I want to listen to. I find very few things that move me”: When Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland turned to prog for musical fulfilment
The article revisits comments Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland made in 2016 about his solo album Crystal Machete, explaining why he turned to progressive rock for creative satisfaction outside his main band. Borland, best known for his role in Limp Bizkit, said the band lets him play a “science fiction stuntman character”, but that Crystal…
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4 Top 10 Hits From 1985 You Don’t Hear Much These Days
American Songwriter has revisited four songs that reached the US Top 10 in 1985 but have largely faded from radio play since. The piece argues that even significant chart success doesn’t guarantee lasting airplay, especially when a track lacks sustained promotion or is overshadowed by an artist’s other, more iconic work from the same era.…
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How 97 Copies of an Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt Were Discovered in a Wisconsin Warehouse
A collector in Waukesha, Wisconsin has uncovered a box of 97 unreleased variant copies of Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt for the NES, a find experts are calling one of the most significant in retro gaming history. Jason Ganos, who runs the website NintendoWire, stumbled upon the cache while helping local shop owner Kevin…
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“I thought it was a stupid show”: the 1970s TV series Quentin Tarantino can’t stand
Quentin Tarantino has said he strongly disliked the 1970s cartoon Scooby-Doo, calling it “stupid” and criticising its mystery plots. The article highlights the opinion as an unusually blunt judgement from a filmmaker known for expressing strong views on popular culture. Tarantino recalled watching the programme’s first episode when it began and finding its stories unconvincing.…
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An Xbox outage left physical games unplayable, tech lead says Microsoft is working to make sure that never happens again
An Xbox service outage temporarily prevented some players from launching physical games, highlighting how console ownership can still depend on online authentication. Microsoft’s vice-president of Xbox engineering, Eden Marie, said the company is investigating the failure and working to prevent a repeat. The issue reportedly affected Xbox consoles during a wider outage, with users unable…
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ACM Honors Announces Dolly Parton Tribute and All-Star Lineup Featuring Carly Pearce, Megan Moroney, and More
The Academy of Country Music has revealed details of its 19th ACM Honors, a ceremony celebrating the genre’s legacy that this year includes a special tribute to Dolly Parton. Hosted by Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum, the event brings together a large roster of honorees and performers in Nashville, underlining the city’s status as country…
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Irish Comedian Joanne McNally Inks Netflix Deal For Debut Hour Special ‘Pinotphile’
Irish comedian Joanne McNally has signed a deal with Netflix to release her debut stand-up special, titled “Pinotphile,” worldwide in 2027. The show explores modern dating, touching on rejection, frenemies, situationships and revenge fantasies, and marks a significant milestone for one of Ireland’s biggest breakout comedy exports as she builds an international profile. The special…