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Debbie Harry’s four favourite songs from the 1960s: “Good memories”
Debbie Harry, the Blondie frontwoman, reflected on the music that shaped her during a 2011 appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, revealing the songs from the 1960s that meant the most to her. The interview offers an insight into the influences behind Blondie’s blend of pop sensibility and punk edge, tracing Harry’s roots…
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The 1996 movie Michael Caine was convinced would change the world: “I’ll bet you a pound”
In 1996, actor Michael Caine confidently bet a pound that Alan Parker’s musical Evita, starring Madonna, would spark a worldwide fashion trend, with women everywhere copying its 1940s-inspired hairstyles and dress. Caine’s prediction, made shortly before the film’s December 1996 release, reflected his belief that Madonna’s performance and styling would leave a lasting cultural mark,…
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3 Country Songs You’ve Never Heard That Tell Gripping Stories
American Songwriter highlights three relatively overlooked country songs praised for their strong, memorable storytelling. The selections range from comic touring misadventure to reflective homecoming and cinematic drama, illustrating how country lyrics can function like short stories. – “Bible on the Dash” by Corb Lund and Hayes Carll: a humorous tale of touring musicians relying on…
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Compulsion Games’ buyout is complete, so now Microsoft won’t get a cut if you buy South of Midnight
Compulsion Games has completed a management buyout from Microsoft, becoming independent again after eight years within Xbox Game Studios. The deal matters because the Montreal developer has regained ownership and publishing rights to its games, meaning future revenue from titles such as South of Midnight will go to Compulsion rather than Microsoft. Microsoft acquired Compulsion…
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Fontaines D.C. announce intimate New York and Los Angeles shows ahead of ‘Dopamine Chamber’
Fontaines D.C. have announced intimate headline concerts in New York and Los Angeles for September, shortly before their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, is released on 16 October. The dates extend the Irish band’s US festival run and give fans smaller-venue opportunities to see them ahead of the album campaign. They will play Kings Theatre in…
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How ‘Abbott Elementary’ Pulled Off Its Big Phillies Game Episode
“Abbott Elementary” filmed its fifth-season episode “Ballgame” during a live Philadelphia Phillies match, moving much of its cast and crew from studio sets into an unpredictable stadium environment. Director and executive producer Randall Einhorn said the production’s ability to adapt to weather, play and genuine reactions helped make the episode feel authentic; the work earned…
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Fortnite’s New Season Kicks Off With Bot-Infested Lobbies
Fortnite’s Chapter 7 Season 4 has reportedly begun with far more AI-controlled opponents in Battle Royale matches, prompting criticism from players who want more encounters with real people. The change matters because bots may make early matches easier, but critics argue they leave players poorly prepared for difficult fights later in a game and may…
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See King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Bring Out Max Weinberg at Queens Show
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg on stage as a surprise guest during their Saturday night concert at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, part of a three-show residency there. The band had hoped to repeat a recurring cameo from his son, former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg, who had…
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5 Sci-Fi Shows That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Polygon recommends five science-fiction series it considers consistently excellent from beginning to end, arguing that the strongest examples combine coherent world-building, flawed characters and challenging ideas about humanity. The list spans time travel, space opera and political dystopia, with an emphasis on stories that sustain their themes and deliver satisfying conclusions. – Dark: a three-season…