Talk Fuse

    Topic: Entertainment

    Entertainment brings together the latest from film, television, music and gaming, tracking everything from big studio releases and streaming hits to the smaller stories behind the scenes. Expect a mix of reviews, interviews and features that look at how films and shows come together, the choices actors and musicians make along the way, and how decisions by studios and networks play out once viewers get involved.

    The topic also keeps an eye on the business and cultural side of the industry: how streaming services are reshaping what gets made and watched, the sometimes tangled relationship between entertainment and technology, and the moments when a franchise, format or platform doesn't go the way its backers hoped. Older films, shows and songs feature too, revisited with the benefit of hindsight on decisions that looked different at the time.

    For readers, it's a way to keep up with what's actually worth watching or listening to, understand the reasoning behind the projects that shape popular culture, and see how the industry's bigger shifts affect the entertainment on offer day to day.

    • Owl Screenwriting Workshop Taking Submissions For 2027 Program Via The Black List & Athens Film Office

      The Black List and Athens Film Office have opened submissions for the 2027 Owl Screenwriting Workshop, an intensive residential programme in Athens for early-career writers with professional credits. The initiative aims to help writers develop feature-film and television projects for international audiences by connecting them with producers, executives and other industry decision-makers. The workshop will…

    • Corridos del Rey Signs Management Deal With VHR Music

      Colombian música mexicana newcomer Corridos del Rey has signed a co-management deal with VHR Music, joining his longstanding manager Gustavo Ariza with VHR chief executive Víctor Ruiz. The agreement aims to build on the masked artist’s recent viral momentum and broaden his reach while retaining the faith-based corridos style that distinguishes his music. Ruiz, who…

    • 4 of the Best Rock Songs That Are Also Band Names

      American Songwriter highlights four rock tracks whose titles are also their bands’ names, presenting them as examples of musicians playfully foregrounding their own identity. The selection ranges from foundational heavy metal to indie rock and reflects how self-titled songs can introduce a sound, comment on fame or answer critics. Black Sabbath’s “Black Sabbath”, from the…

    • The one musical “twat” George Harrison thought had no talent

      George Harrison reportedly dismissed U2 in a 1997 interview, describing their music as lacking substance and questioning whether talent was involved. The article presents the remark as an unusually sharp example of Harrison’s willingness to criticise successful contemporary artists, despite U2’s global prominence. Harrison made the comments while promoting his work with Ravi Shankar and…

    • Slothrust Announce New Album What They Grow In The Garden: Hear “Ring The Bell” & “00101001”

      Slothrust have announced What They Grow In The Garden, their first album since 2021’s Parallel Timeline, and released two new tracks, “Ring The Bell” and “00101001”. Due on 18 September via Equal Vision, the record marks a new chapter for the Los Angeles-based band, with the singles indicating a fuller, more gothic and highly produced…

    • Weapons director promises Gladys prequel is being taken “super seriously”

      Weapons director Zach Cregger has said that a proposed prequel centred on the character Gladys is being treated “super seriously”. The comments indicate that the film’s creators are considering expanding the horror story, though they do not confirm that the project has been approved or entered production. Gladys is a significant figure in Weapons, and…

    • Samsung S90H OLED TV Review

      Samsung’s S90H OLED is reviewed as a strong all-round premium television, particularly for gaming, thanks to a brighter refined panel, 165Hz refresh rate and extensive modern gaming support. The reviewer considers it the go-to OLED recommendation for buyers willing to forgo Dolby Vision, arguing that its improvements over the previous model justify the higher price.…

    • Tomorrowland 2026 sees ban on “large-scale” fireworks with “limited pyrotechnics” for weekend two over wildfire fears

      Tomorrowland has banned large-scale fireworks and limited pyrotechnics during the second weekend of its 2026 festival because Belgium remains at a Code Orange wildfire risk amid hot, dry weather. The measures matter because they reduce the chance of festival effects sparking fires while allowing the event to continue under tighter safety controls. Only the main…

    • Nintendo couldn’t escape the courtroom during one of its biggest weeks of the year

      Nintendo’s launch week for the Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders was overshadowed by developments in two separate legal disputes. The article argues that this matters because it divided attention between a major new game and court cases concerning Nintendo’s intellectual-property strategy and consumer pricing. Japan’s Patent Office rejected Nintendo’s application connected to an in-game monster-capturing…

    • The mega-detailed Splatoon Raiders amiibo featuring Shiver, Frye, and Big Man are proof that the toy line is still in top form

      GamesRadar+ praises Nintendo’s new Splatoon Raiders amiibo figures of Shiver, Frye and Big Man, describing them as unusually detailed and evidence that the collectible toy range remains strong. The release matters to Splatoon fans and amiibo collectors because it expands the physical merchandise tied to the series’ characters. The article focuses on the sculpting and…