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Rookies inherit a Colombian detective agency in Rugeles thriller-comedy series
Damián Alcázar, a lead in “Narcos” as Pablo Escobar’s successor, Cali mob boss Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, is attached to star in “Rookies,” the TV series debut as a writer-director of top Colombian film director José Luis Rugeles. Breaking out with Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” Rugeles, one of Colombia’s most prominent film…
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Now’s The Time due 18 September as Be Decent share Human Nature
Who’s up for some ska? The NYC soulful skankers Be Decent have a new LP in the queue, and they’ve caught my interest by featuring Ted Leo on the lead single. The post Be Decent Announce New Album Now’s The Time: Hear “Human Nature” (Feat. Ted Leo) appeared first on Stereogum.
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Patrice Lawrence appointed Children’s Laureate for next two years
Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence has been named the new Children’s Laureate, taking on the role as the leading representative of children’s literature until 2028. Brighton-born Lawrence, best known for her novel Orangeboy, was presented with the silver laureate medal by the outgoing laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce at a ceremony in London. The appointment matters because the…
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Overcoming adversity: ranking BTS’s 100 most essential songs
The finest moments so far from the biggest pop band in the world
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Chat Pile share pummelling new single Pen I S Mall from September album
We don’t all have to live like absolute fucking worms, carving out tiny moments of necessary personal relief in the short moments when we’re not engaged in the dehumanizing drudgery necessary to survive. Things could be different. We could all live fulfilling, interesting lives where work is merely one factor. We have the resources. We…
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Lego unveils five new Pokémon building sets with first official images
Lego and The Pokémon Company have revealed five new Pokémon building sets, following their first collaboration earlier in 2026, which coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The announcement, made on a Tuesday, expands the partnership beyond its initial line-up of Pikachu, Eevee and the Kanto starters’ final evolutions, and notably includes a fan-favourite Legendary Pokémon.…
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Ushida Findlay retrospective opens at V&A Dundee celebrating Kathryn Findlay
A new exhibition at V&A Dundee celebrates the work of the Scottish-Japanese architectural partnership Ushida Findlay, formed by Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida. The pair became known for a sensual, surreal style of building that fused Celtic and Japanese design traditions with an interest in nature, fractal geometry and chaos theory, producing striking works such…
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Land dispute and forbidden desire drive Andy Malafaia debut Mesopotamia
Brazilian actors Maeve Jinkings, Bárbara Colen and Márcio Vito have been attached to star in “Mesopotamia,” the feature debut of director Andy Malafaia, being presented this week by Druzina Content at the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM). The casting of three acclaimed performers associated with Brazilian auteur cinema has positioned the drama-thriller as one of the…
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Not For Nothing: Slow Pulp share second single from album Melodie
Chicago indie rock band Slow Pulp have released a new single, “Not For Nothing,” a piano ballad and the second track to be shared from their forthcoming album, Melodie. The release matters to fans and followers of the indie scene as it offers a further preview of the record and continues the band’s run of…
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Nyong’o reveals Nolan abandoned his no-casting rule for The Odyssey
In an interview with Polygon, actor Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that Christopher Nolan broke his long-standing creative rule when casting her in his forthcoming film The Odyssey. Nyong’o plays both Helen of Troy and her twin sister Clytemnestra, a choice that has drawn considerable attention and debate. The revelation matters because Nolan is well known…