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Let’s go – curtain up on Disney’s Frozen The Musical at Scarborough’s YMCA Theatre
Disney’s Frozen The Musical has opened at Scarborough’s YMCA Theatre, bringing a local stage production of the popular Disney story to audiences in the town. The opening matters as it gives regional theatre-goers the chance to see a live adaptation of a major family franchise at a community venue. The article’s available text provides no…
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Cartel Announce New Album ‘Learning How To Cope’, First In 13 Years
Cartel have announced their sixth studio album, ‘Learning How To Cope’, marking their first full-length release in 13 years. The record arrives via Field Day Records and sees the band returning with the introspective, community-focused ethos that has long defined their sound, according to frontman Will Pugh. The album is due out on 18 September…
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National Portrait Gallery acquires Charli xcx image as new album tops chart
The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a 2023 portrait of Charli xcx by photographer Harley Weir, adding the pop star to its collection as her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, sat at No 1 in the UK’s midweek chart. Senior curator Brandei Estes described Charli as “one of the defining cultural figures of her generation”,…
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How to complete the Demon Slayer challenge in BitLife
BitLife has launched a new “Demon Slayer” challenge, tasking players with completing a set of unusual in-game missions themed around martial arts and the supernatural to earn a special reward. The challenge stands out for requiring players to combine everyday life simulation choices, such as where they are born and their family makeup, with more…
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This week in PC games: a battle royale detective game, a broken Y2K metaverse, a laptop tycoon sim, and a new Company of Heroes RTS
This week’s Rock Paper Shotgun round-up highlights the latest crop of PC game releases, spanning three days from 27–29 July, with a notably eclectic mix including horror, RPGs, strategy and battle royale titles. The selection ranges from niche narrative experiments to a new entry in Relic’s Company of Heroes strategy series, reflecting the sheer variety…
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Apple TV’s Keanu Reeves Crime Flick Dominates Streaming Charts for 100 Days
Keanu Reeves’ 1991 cult classic Point Break is returning to cinemas nationwide for a limited run to mark its 35th anniversary, screening on 16 and 19 August in a new 4K restoration from Resurgence Media Group, Saga Arts and Fathom Entertainment. The re-release highlights an early high point in Reeves’ career, which took off after…
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UK Charts: Splatoon Raiders Knocks Assassin’s Creed Down A Peg
Splatoon Raiders has debuted at number one on the UK physical gaming charts, taking the top spot away from Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced in its very first week on sale. It’s a strong showing for Nintendo’s new spinoff, which had only been available for two days when the chart data was collected, underlining strong…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1971 That 70s Kids Will Never Forget
American Songwriter’s “The List” series highlights three one-hit wonders from 1971 that remain vividly remembered by those who grew up in the 1970s, celebrating tracks that captured a distinct moment in popular music. The piece reflects on how music from formative years leaves a lasting impression, using these three songs as examples of tunes still…