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Nintendo Store Adds New Splatoon Raiders And Super Mario Rewards
Nintendo has added two new physical My Nintendo rewards to its North American store: a Splatoon Raiders memo pad and a Super Mario World desktop metal display. The additions give Nintendo fans more ways to spend Platinum Points on themed merchandise, with the Mario item also tied to a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. The…
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Conor Oberst Says He’s Finding It “Almost Impossible” To Write About Trump Era
Conor Oberst has said he finds it “almost impossible” to write directly about the Trump era, arguing that its perceived absurdity makes satire and conventional protest songwriting difficult. The Bright Eyes frontman’s comments matter because he was a prominent musical critic of George W. Bush and the Iraq war, and listeners have continued to ask…
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Men Flock to Microdramas, Romance Stories Rule and Sunday Nights are Prime Time for Viewing
A study of users of Holywater’s My Drama and My Muse apps finds that microdrama viewing has grown rapidly and now attracts a broader audience than commonly assumed, including a growing number of men. The findings matter because they suggest vertical, short-form scripted video is becoming a significant entertainment market that complements rather than directly…
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Devon Allman Says “Hot Damn” To Landing First Major Acting Role In AMC’s NASCAR Drama ‘Thunder Road’
Musician Devon Allman has been cast in a recurring role in AMC’s forthcoming NASCAR drama Thunder Road, marking his first major acting job. The series, due to begin production this summer and premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027, follows a racing family fighting to preserve its legacy, with Allman joining an established ensemble led…
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‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ Panel Teases DC Episode, OG Returns As ‘Big Bang Theory’ Franchise Makes Comic-Con Return
The cast and creators of The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails To Save the Universe returned to San Diego Comic-Con eight years after the original sitcom’s last appearance there. At a Hall H panel following a screening of the premiere, they previewed a more ambitious, effects-heavy series and said further familiar faces from The…
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We’ve seen this movie before, tax increases are on the way, says Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has warned that tax increases are coming from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, arguing the UK has been through this pattern before under previous administrations. Her comments come amid growing speculation that Chancellor-level figures, including reported fears around Andy Burnham, could pursue significant fiscal measures such as a possible levy on inheritances to help…
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3 Legendary Songwriters Who Write Songs Like Novelists
American Songwriter highlights Taylor Swift, John Prine and Joni Mitchell as songwriters whose lyrics use narrative detail, character and imagery in ways the article compares to novels. – Taylor Swift is praised for diaristic, emotionally detailed songs, with her country roots and storytelling seen as influential on modern pop. – John Prine is described as…
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Why Paul McCartney Chose Not To Regret a Few Glaring Omissions From ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’
Paul McCartney has said he does not regret leaving “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Penny Lane” off The Beatles’ 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. He views the singles as precursors to the album rather than missing tracks, and said the band wanted to use its freedom after stopping touring to test how far…
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HBO Is Officially Fixing One of ‘Game of Thrones’ Biggest Problems
House of the Dragon is placing greater emphasis on High Valyrian, addressing a criticism that Game of Thrones did not fully explore the Targaryens’ ancestral language. In Season 3, Episode 5, Rhaenyra and Daemon use it privately while discussing threats to her rule, allowing them to speak beyond the understanding of those nearby and reinforcing…