Topic: Entertainment

Entertainment brings together the latest from film, television, music and gaming, tracking everything from big studio releases and streaming hits to the smaller stories behind the scenes. Expect a mix of reviews, interviews and features that look at how films and shows come together, the choices actors and musicians make along the way, and how decisions by studios and networks play out once viewers get involved.

The topic also keeps an eye on the business and cultural side of the industry: how streaming services are reshaping what gets made and watched, the sometimes tangled relationship between entertainment and technology, and the moments when a franchise, format or platform doesn't go the way its backers hoped. Older films, shows and songs feature too, revisited with the benefit of hindsight on decisions that looked different at the time.

For readers, it's a way to keep up with what's actually worth watching or listening to, understand the reasoning behind the projects that shape popular culture, and see how the industry's bigger shifts affect the entertainment on offer day to day.

  • MYSTIC PROPHECY Announces New Album ‘In Metal’

    German heavy metal band Mystic Prophecy have announced their new studio album “In Metal”, due for release on 27 November 2026 through the Perception label, part of Reigning Phoenix Music. The announcement coincides with the release of the album’s first single, “Robots”, along with an accompanying music video, and marks a new chapter for the…

  • Duplantis releases song for Ultimate Championship

    Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis has released “Gold”, the official anthem for World Athletics’ inaugural Ultimate Championship, continuing his side career as a musician alongside his athletics success. The song, written and performed by Duplantis, has been released on major streaming platforms and will be performed live by him at the close…

  • Jamie T debuts new songs at Scala and confirms UK tour

    Jamie T made a low-key return to live performance on 20 August 2026 with a surprise, sold-out show at London’s Scala, using the gig to preview new material and confirm a full-scale 2026 UK tour. The show, announced only a week earlier, was his first live outing in almost two years since a 2024 Victorious…

  • 2 Free PlayStation Games Will Officially Vanish in 10 Days

    PlayStation is giving away two limited-edition cars in Gran Turismo 7 for free, but PS4 and PS5 players have only until 31 August to claim them. The rewards mark the latest round of freebies from developer Polyphony Digital tied to the Gran Turismo World Series, which has now moved from Milan to Tokyo, and require…

  • Yellowcard Share Reflective New Track ‘Calvary Drive’

    Yellowcard have released a new song, “Calvary Drive”, which will feature on the deluxe edition of their album “Better Days”. The track is described as classic pop-punk from the band, though notably it was actually the first piece of music written for the record, predating the rest of the album’s material. Frontman Ryan Key explained…

  • AEW star Willow Nightingale shares how she’s able to keep her joyful personality going

    AEW star Willow Nightingale has spoken to OutKick about how she manages to maintain her upbeat, joyful ring persona amid her rising success in the promotion. Her demeanour has become a signature part of her act, with fans responding enthusiastically whenever her entrance music plays, and the interview arrives as she enjoys arguably the biggest…

  • Gyokeres proud of impact at Arsenal last season

    Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has said he is proud of the contribution he made to the club last season, speaking as the team prepares to open its Premier League title defence at home to his former club Coventry City on Friday. The comments come at the start of a new campaign in which Arsenal will…

  • The Hollies Call It Quits After 64 Years

    The Hollies, one of Britain’s most enduring pop bands, have ended their touring career after 64 years, citing health issues affecting long-serving guitarist Tony Hicks. Formed in Manchester in 1962, the group was once fronted by Graham Nash before he left in 1968 to form Crosby, Stills & Nash, and they went on to score…

  • Actor Anthony Hopkins Finds His Truest Voice as a Composer on New Classical Album for Decca, ‘Life Is a Dream’: ‘I Write Out of Sheer Joy of Being Alive’

    Sir Anthony Hopkins has released an album of original classical compositions, “Life Is a Dream,” out on Decca, marking the fullest public showcase yet of the musical career he has quietly pursued alongside acting. The 88-year-old, twice an Academy Award winner, has long described music as his first love, and the record was made with…

  • NIGHTWISH’s FLOOR JANSEN Announces ‘Hytress’ Solo Album, Releases ‘Bring Me Silence’ Single

    NIGHTWISH vocalist Floor Jansen has announced her second solo album, “Hytress”, due for release on 15 January 2027 via REVAMP Music/Warner Music, alongside the release of its lead single “Bring Me Silence”. The announcement marks a heavier, more direct turn in her solo output, following her acclaimed debut record “Paragon”, and comes paired with confirmation…