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I already own too many dolls, but I know this upcoming Monster High Michael Myers release is going to stalk my dreams until I make it mine
A GamesRadar+ contributor writes about an upcoming Monster High doll based on Michael Myers, the masked killer from the Halloween horror franchise, as part of Mattel’s ongoing “Skullector” collaborations that reimagine cult horror icons as collectible dolls. The piece is a first-person reflection from a self-confessed doll collector who admits to already owning far too…
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Nines Digs In To The Vaults For ‘Lost Tapes’
UK rapper Nines has released a new compilation, ‘Lost Tapes’, gathering unreleased material despite having previously retired from music. The rapper stepped back from recording following the release of his sixth and final album, ‘Quit While You’re Ahead’, in 2024, but has continued to revisit archived material, choosing to give some fan-favourite unreleased tracks an…
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Charli XCX Shares More Music, Film
Charli XCX has followed up last Friday’s release of her album Music, Fashion, Film with further material, including previously unreleased songs and a self-directed short film, keeping up her pattern of engaging across the music, fashion and film worlds referenced in the album’s title. The additional output arrives just days after the record’s launch on…
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Animaginary Partners With Gersh To Rep Worldwide Rights On Michael Mankowski’s ‘Getting Lost’ Animated Series
Canadian animation studio Animaginary has partnered with talent agency Gersh to represent worldwide rights to a slate of projects created by Michael Mankowski, centred on the adult animated feature film “Getting Lost”. The deal signals an effort to expand the property into a broader franchise, bringing in agency backing and a new executive producer to…
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint leaves some Linux boxes defenseless after update
Microsoft has disclosed two bugs affecting Defender for Endpoint on Linux, its endpoint security tool for on-premises and cloud server workloads. The more serious issue could leave the security service disabled after a reboot following an upgrade or reinstall, potentially exposing affected devices to threats until administrators take remedial action. This is particularly concerning given…
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Classic Rock’s Tracks Of The Week: July 27, 2026
– Classic Rock magazine’s weekly Tracks Of The Week reader poll has crowned its latest winners and opened a new international contest for the following week. – First place went to Northern Irish rocker Ricky Warwick for Seek Zen Destroy, featuring English guitarist Phil Collen. – Second place was taken by Greek stoner band Villagers…
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Bruce Springsteen makes surprise appearance at Bon Jovi’s MSG finale
Bon Jovi closed out their nine-night residency at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night with a surprise encore appearance from fellow New Jersey rock icon Bruce Springsteen, capping the run on a high note. The cameo gave fans a memorable send-off and offered reassurance that Jon Bon Jovi has recovered well from a bout of…
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‘There’s so much magic!’: how we made Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
In a Guardian “how we made” feature, actor Jamie Parker reflects on originating the role of Harry Potter in the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which premiered at London’s Palace Theatre. He recalls his initial scepticism about the project despite being drawn in by the creative team, including producers Sonia Friedman and…
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Lou Koller remembered by Rancid, AFI, Rise Against, Hatebreed, H2O, Bane, Madball, & more
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Joy Oladokun Plans New Album ‘Hope Is A Heavy Thing’
American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun has announced her new album ‘Hope Is A Heavy Thing’, due for release on 25th September 2026. The record follows the acclaim she received for her 2024 album ‘Observations From A Crowded Room’ and a recent collaboration with Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold on the single ‘Zombie’, marking another step forward in…