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The 1993 Rush song that became a “nightmare” for Geddy Lee
Rush’s 1993 song ‘Cold Fire’ reportedly became a difficult writing experience for Geddy Lee and the band, who struggled to make the track sound as they intended. The account highlights the trial-and-error behind Rush’s polished recordings, even during the sessions for a well-regarded album. ‘Cold Fire’ appeared on Counterparts, Rush’s 15th studio album, released in…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending Cutscene Suggests a Halo 2 Remake Is on the Way
Halo Studios appears to be hinting at a remake of Halo 2 through secret ending scenes in Halo: Campaign Evolved, its new reimagining of the original Halo. The tease matters because it suggests Xbox may be planning a broader return to the series’ early campaigns, although no Halo 2 remake has been officially announced. Players…
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Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent
Roku has increased the list prices of its streaming sticks, boxes and soundbar by between 33 and 60 per cent, citing a memory and component shortage linked to demand from the artificial-intelligence sector. The move matters because Roku has long positioned its hardware as an affordable option, so higher prices could make its products less…
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Anitta’s ‘EQUILIBRIVM II’ Album & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Billboard has opened its weekly New Music Latin poll, inviting readers to choose their favourite recent release from a selection curated by its Latin and Spanish-language editorial teams. The leading release is Anitta’s two-part, 32-track album *EQUILIBRIVM II*, while the poll also highlights Cypress Hill’s first Spanish-language project and new music from Ryan Castro, Lunay…
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The 1984 song Billy Joel always identified with: “It really moved me”
Billy Joel said he strongly identified with Don Henley’s 1984 song ‘A Month of Sundays’, describing its portrayal of an isolated farmer as deeply affecting. The article argues that the song’s empathy for ordinary working people aligns with themes Joel also explored in his own music. The track appears on Henley’s 1984 album *Building the…
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Warner Bros Discovery sues Amazon over HBO executive recruitment
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon in Los Angeles, alleging that Amazon unlawfully encouraged contracted employees to leave for its entertainment division, with HBO marketing executive Pia Barlow named as the central example. The dispute highlights tensions over recruitment in Hollywood and could test how fixed-term employment agreements are enforced under California law. WBD says…
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Blade Runner 2099 release date, cast and everything else we know about the Prime Video series
Prime Video has announced that Blade Runner 2099, a limited-series continuation of the Blade Runner franchise, will premiere on 25 November 2026. The series moves the story 50 years beyond Blade Runner 2049, bringing the franchise’s conflict between humans and replicants to a new era and expanding it for television. All eight episodes will be…
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Spiny lobster mini season kicks off in Florida, drawing eager divers to the water
Florida’s two-day spiny lobster mini-season has begun, bringing large numbers of recreational divers and boaters into South Florida waters to catch lobster before the main season opens. The event is a popular annual opportunity, but its heavy traffic also makes adherence to fishing and boating safety rules important. The sport season runs for 48 hours…
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The 1982 Fleetwood Mac album Christine McVie had no memory of recording
Fleetwood Mac’s 1982 album *Mirage* was one of the band’s commercial successes, but Christine McVie later said she had very few memories of making it. The article places this in the aftermath of the group’s highly strained late-1970s period, when personal break-ups and heavy substance use had contributed to conflict within the band. Mick Fleetwood…
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Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece ‘The Martian’ Had a Scene He “Had No Interest” in Reshooting [Exclusive]
Producer Simon Kinberg has revealed that Ridley Scott initially resisted reshooting the ending of *The Martian* to include Mark Watney’s speech to trainee astronauts. The added scene was prompted by test audiences, who wanted greater emotional closure and a clearer sense of the film’s wider message after Watney’s survival journey. The original ending showed Watney…