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Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star
Midjourney has acquired social astrology app Co-Star, according to Bloomberg, with financial terms undisclosed. The deal broadens Midjourney’s consumer ambitions beyond its AI image and video-generation tools and may help it develop a standalone app. Co-Star reportedly has around 4.3 million monthly active users and provides birth charts, horoscopes and compatibility advice using a mix…
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The Strokes Give Reality Awaits Highlight “Dine N’Dash” Live Debut at Red Rocks: Watch
The Strokes gave “Dine N’Dash” its live debut during a concert at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The performance marks the first time the band has played the song from its newly released album, Reality Awaits, in front of an audience. The track has been described as one of the band’s most unpredictable recent songs and…
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13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid is getting a major update with an expanded Kentucky map, animal husbandry, and revised crafting
Project Zomboid will receive its major Build 42 update on 29 July, expanding the long-running early-access survival game with new systems and areas. The update matters because it is described by developer The Indie Stone as one of the broadest in the game’s 13-year development, bringing substantial changes to how players survive, build and explore.…
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Bethesda says layoffs haven’t affected ‘the roadmap’ for The Elder Scrolls 6, it hasn’t forgotten Oblivion Remastered, and it’s not telling you this because Asha Sharma forced it to
Bethesda says recent Xbox layoffs will not alter the development roadmap for The Elder Scrolls 6. The assurance matters because the cuts affected Bethesda staff and prompted concern about the studio’s ability to deliver its announced games and remasters. Xbox has reportedly cut 1,600 jobs and plans a further 1,600 redundancies. Bethesda also said the…
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Newsom says film tax incentives are bringing Hollywood home but industry experts warn it may be ‘too late’
California Governor Gavin Newsom says expanded film and television tax incentives are helping to bring production back to Hollywood, after years in which projects have moved to other US states and countries offering cheaper costs or more generous support. Industry experts, however, have warned that California may have acted too late to reverse the shift,…
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The prog-rock bassist Geddy Lee said was a cut above the rest: “Without question”
Rush bassist Geddy Lee named Yes’s Chris Squire as the greatest progressive-rock bassist, saying the choice was “without question”. The article argues that Squire’s inventive, prominent bass playing helped shape Lee’s approach and influenced Rush’s later direction. Lee cited Squire’s work on Yes songs including ‘Roundabout’ and ‘No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed’, praising its…
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Joy Oladokun Announces New Album Hope Is A Heavy Thing: Hear “Kind”
Joy Oladokun has announced her new album, *Hope Is A Heavy Thing*, and released its latest single, “Kind”. The song pairs her smooth, reassuring vocal style with darker and more vulnerable lyrics, while the album is presented as a response to burnout and a search for renewed hope. The 12-track album will be released on…
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Christopher Nolan saw the original Star Wars 12 times in theaters, says The Odyssey is an attempt to get back to that “otherworldly aspect”
Christopher Nolan has said that seeing the original Star Wars 12 times in cinemas shaped his appreciation for films that feel transporting and “otherworldly”. He described his forthcoming adaptation of The Odyssey as an effort to recapture that quality, suggesting the project aims for a large-scale, immersive cinematic experience. Nolan’s comments link his new film…
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zayALLCAPS Breaks Down New Album My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday Track by Track: Exclusive
zayALLCAPS has discussed the making of his new album, My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday, describing it as his most ambitious and emotionally driven work to date. The Los Angeles-based artist says the record represents a culmination of years spent developing his abilities as a producer and vocalist, while…
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‘Netflix has to evolve’: can the upstart survive the end of the binge-watch era?
Netflix is facing questions over whether its binge-release model can sustain audience interest as growth slows and competition for viewers intensifies. The company transformed television by releasing full seasons at once, but sharp falls in audiences for several returning series have prompted concerns that viewers are less likely to stay invested in programmes that are…