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The 1975 song Bob Dylan always felt was “too rushed”
Bob Dylan reportedly felt that his 1975 song ‘Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts’ was recorded too quickly, despite it becoming one of the most discussed tracks on his album *Blood on the Tracks*. The song matters because its dense, story-led writing and unusual production history have made it a notable example of Dylan…
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Homeowner sets up camera to catch ‘militant vegans’ stealing his milk… before ‘sting’ operation reveals the real culprit
A homeowner installed a camera to identify who had been repeatedly stealing milk from his doorstep, initially suspecting the culprits might be “militant vegans” opposed to dairy consumption. The footage instead revealed the true thief, prompting an amused and widely shared reaction after the surprising discovery undercut his original theory. The Daily Mail report details…
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4 Forgotten Duets From the 1970s That Still Sound Ethereal
Four 1970s duets are highlighted for combining emotionally heavy lyrics with light, airy musical arrangements and close vocal harmonies. – Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris’s posthumously released “Love Hurts” is presented as particularly poignant because of Parsons’s death shortly before its release. – Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway’s “Where Is The Love” turns a story…
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Atari Makes Universal Movie Deal For 10 Iconic Game Properties; First Up Is Original Script By Matt Reilly & Carl Hampe, With Entertainment 360 Producing
Atari has agreed a deal with Universal Pictures allowing the studio to develop films based on 10 of its classic video-game properties. The first project will be an original large-scale action-adventure screenplay by Matt Reilly and Carl Hampe, marking another attempt to adapt established gaming brands for cinema. The properties covered are Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk,…
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White House defends WNBA star Sophie Cunningham after she speaks out in support of protecting women’s sports
The White House has backed Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham after she publicly argued that transgender women should not compete in women’s sport. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said men should not play in women’s competitions, placing Cunningham’s remarks within the wider political debate over transgender participation and protections for female athletes. The article reports that…
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You’ve hit your weekly limit · resets Jul 25, 11pm (Europe/London)
South African singer Tyla is set to release her second album, ‘A*POP’, later on 23 July. The record follows her successful 2024 self-titled debut and is presented as a more mature, personal stage in her career, shaped by her growth as an artist and individual. The 14-track album includes ‘She Did It Again’, featuring Zara…
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FCC Poised to Hand Broadcasters Long-Sought Win in Abolishing Station Ownership Cap as Brendan Carr Probes Tension Between TV Groups and Platforms
The US Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote on 6 August on scrapping the national cap on television-station ownership, a move that would give broadcasters a major regulatory victory. Supporters argue the restriction is outdated in a market reshaped by streaming and internet platforms, while critics may see its removal as weakening safeguards intended…
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“Come and experience a night you’ll remember for the rest of your life.” Pulp share trailer, and release date, for new film What Do You Do For An Encore?
Pulp have released the first trailer for their forthcoming documentary, What Do You Do For An Encore?, and confirmed that the 90-minute film will be released soon. Directed by Garth Jennings, it follows the Sheffield band’s rise from relative obscurity to major cultural influence, while documenting their biggest arena performance to date. The film is…
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Qobuz overhauls its music player and adds real-time lyrics
Qobuz has redesigned its music player and introduced real-time, line-by-line lyrics with translations, addressing a feature gap with larger streaming services. The update matters because it strengthens Qobuz’s appeal as a higher-quality, artist-focused alternative to Spotify while improving everyday playback and discovery tools. The refreshed interface draws on album artwork colours, retains a persistent miniplayer…
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8 TV Finales That Officially Marked the End of an Era
Collider selects eight television finales it argues marked cultural turning points, focusing on series that reshaped genres and left enduring impressions on audiences. – The Sopranos: its abrupt cut to black in “Made in America” became a famously ambiguous ending and influenced later antihero dramas. – Buffy the Vampire Slayer: “Chosen” concluded Buffy Summers’ story…