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3 Rock Songs From 1991 That I Still Find Myself Listening to Today
American Songwriter has published a short retrospective piece highlighting three rock songs from 1991 that the author still enjoys listening to today. The article reflects on how the early 1990s marked a shift towards a slightly edgier, more modern sound compared with the previous decade, using these tracks as examples of enduring quality from that…
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AMC Theatres Sees Revenue Rise, Shares Surge, As Hollywood Box Office Bounces Back
AMC Theatres reported a strong second quarter, with revenue climbing 14% to a record $1.59 billion as Hollywood’s box office recovery continued to gather pace. The results, buoyed by hits such as Toy Story 5, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, sent AMC’s share price surging 17% in pre-market trading, underlining…
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Crimson Desert Drops to $49 on PS5 (Limited Time Only)
Amazon is offering a “Lightning Deal” on the physical PS5 edition of Crimson Desert, cutting the price to $49 from its usual $69.99. The discount, which is time-limited and will end once stock runs out, matches the lowest price the game has reached on Amazon, according to price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel. The deal is particularly notable…
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What we have learned from Sheffield Wednesday’s pre-season so far – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s pre-season has offered an early indication of the challenges facing the club before the new campaign. The assessment matters because preparations, squad development and recruitment will shape whether the side is ready to compete once competitive football begins. The available article material does not include the underlying report, only its title and a…
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Former World’s Strongest Man to become a Gladiator
Tom Stoltman, a three-time World’s Strongest Man champion, has been announced as a new cast member for the fourth series of BBC’s Gladiators. The 32-year-old from Invergordon in the Highlands made history in 2021 as the first Scot to win the World’s Strongest Man title, and he now moves from strongman competition into the entertainment…
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Final Fantasy 4 was nearly skipped entirely so the JRPG series could “beat” Dragon Quest: “It was kind of a brilliant idea”
The article reports that Final Fantasy 4 was once considered for omission from the series’ numbering, with the aim of putting Final Fantasy ahead of rival JRPG franchise Dragon Quest. The idea illustrates how closely the two series competed during the period, and how marketing considerations could influence the presentation of major games. According to…
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Burnham begins! New PM is officially installed by the King after Starmer bows out… and must now appoint Cabinet without sparking Labour civil war
Andy Burnham has been formally installed as Prime Minister by the King after Sir Keir Starmer resigned, ending just over two years in Downing Street. Burnham used his first address as PM to promise he would “be better” than his predecessor and hinted at a shift leftwards for the government, though he offered few specifics…
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SUFC Transfers Exc: United discover hefty Souttar stumbling block as stance confirmed – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United’s pursuit of Leicester City defender Harry Souttar has encountered a significant obstacle, with the reported cost of a deal proving problematic. The development matters because the Blades are seeking defensive reinforcements, but may need to reconsider their options if Leicester maintain their position. Leicester are understood to be unwilling to let Souttar leave…
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The Steam Machine isn’t doing exclusives because Valve thinks “restricting where people can play” doesn’t work
Valve has confirmed that its upcoming Steam Machine console will not carry exclusive games, with the company explaining that it does not believe in “restricting where people can play.” This marks a deliberate contrast with rivals such as Sony and Microsoft, who have long used exclusive titles to encourage players to buy into a specific…
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Ryan Reynolds says the next Deadpool movie will have “a few really deep cuts” from the comics
Ryan Reynolds has said the next Deadpool film will include “a few really deep cuts” from Marvel Comics, suggesting it may draw on lesser-known characters, references or story elements. The comment matters because Deadpool films are known for self-aware humour and comic-book in-jokes, and it signals further material aimed at long-standing fans. Reynolds did not…