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39 Years Ago, Guns N’ Roses Released an Album That Was Almost Completely Ignored Before Setting a Longstanding Sales Record
On 21 July 1987, Guns N’ Roses released their debut album Appetite for Destruction, which initially struggled commercially as radio stations and MTV largely overlooked the band’s raw image and lyrics. After Geffen Records executive Al Coury persuaded MTV to air the “Welcome to the Jungle” video, viewer demand surged, driving radio airplay and transforming…
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8 Best Thriller Shows of 2026 (So Far), Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the eight best thriller television shows to have aired so far in 2026, highlighting a strong year for the genre marked by high-profile literary adaptations, prestige productions and returning fan favourites. The article argues that 2026’s crime and psychological thrillers have grown darker and more character-driven, citing the…
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“They’re Lying Through Their Teeth”: Country Star Says Nashville Is Using More AI Than Fans Realize
Country singer Joe Nichols has claimed that many Nashville artists secretly use artificial intelligence tools, despite publicly denying it. Speaking to Taste of Country, Nichols said he had heard fellow performers insist they avoid AI programmes such as Suno, but dismissed these denials as dishonest, saying such claims are commonly untrue within the industry. His…
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Liam Gallagher buys Tony Adams’ Cotswolds home for £250,000 less than £4.2million asking price – joining string of celebs in the ‘new Hollywood’
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has purchased ex-England footballer Tony Adams’ home in the Cotswolds, securing the property for £250,000 below its original asking price. The purchase adds Gallagher to a growing list of celebrities who have bought homes in the area, which has increasingly been nicknamed the “new Hollywood” due to its popularity among…
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Millionaires including Gary Lineker urge Burnham to raise wealth taxes
Gary Lineker has joined more than 100 UK-based millionaires in signing an open letter urging new prime minister Andy Burnham to increase taxes on wealth, arguing that the country’s richest people can afford to pay more. The letter, organised by campaign group Patriotic Millionaires UK, came as Burnham looked to fund a series of early…
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Olivia Dean, Yungblud and Sleep Token breakthroughs help power UK music exports past £800m – MusicWeek.com
UK recorded music exports passed £800 million for the first time in 2025, according to figures from the BPI, as breakthrough international successes from artists including Olivia Dean, Yungblud and Sleep Token helped drive growth. The milestone underscores the continuing global reach of British music, though industry leaders cautioned that the pace of expansion is…
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The 2026 Horror Hit Endorsed by Christopher Nolan Officially Overtakes ‘The Exorcist’
Curry Barker’s horror film *Obsession*, which received a public endorsement from Christopher Nolan, has officially surpassed *The Exorcist* to become one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time by unadjusted worldwide box office takings. The milestone is notable because *The Exorcist*, released over 50 years ago, has long been considered untouchable as a commercial…
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The Odyssey’s most important visual was inspired by a 58-year-old twist from a classic sci-fi movie
Christopher Nolan has been thinking about how to film the Trojan Horse for decades
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Netflix confirms directors and cast for Parasyte: Tamiya sequel series
Netflix has confirmed full details of “Parasyte: Tamiya,” a new live-action series returning director Yeon Sang-ho to the franchise he revitalised with “Parasyte: The Grey,” set to stream in 2027. The project matters because its predecessor was a genuine global hit, spending four weeks on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV list and topping the…
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3 of the Best Final No. 1 Hits of 1970s Disco
American Songwriter looks back at three artists’ final chart-topping singles from the disco era, highlighting how each song capped a run of success just before the genre’s popularity faded as the 1980s began. The piece frames these tracks as a fitting send-off, with each artist “saving the best for last” before moving on from disco’s…