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BUSH Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of ‘The Sea Of Memories’ With New Anniversary Edition Featuring Nine Bonus Tracks
BUSH are marking the 15th anniversary of their 2011 album “The Sea Of Memories” with a new definitive edition, due for release on 25 September via earMUSIC. The reissue features freshly remastered 2026 audio and nine previously unreleased bonus tracks, giving fans and new listeners alike a fuller picture of what the band describe as…
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‘The Odyssey’ Beats ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to Become Biggest R-Rated Movie Ever
Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic “The Odyssey” has overtaken “Deadpool & Wolverine” to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, with Universal Pictures confirming the milestone on Thursday. The achievement caps a remarkable run for the film since its July 2026 release, and it has also become Nolan’s highest-grossing movie globally, as well as the…
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Four’s Company in Shygirl’s New “Alyse” Video
Shygirl has released her first single of 2026, “Alyse,” written and produced with Karma Kid and JD Reid, accompanied by a six-minute music video directed by Francesco Loy Bell and Oliver Bell. The video unfolds in three acts, opening mid-story as two halves of a wealthy couple each uncover the other’s infidelity, before building to…
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Virgin Music Group’s U.K. President Vanessa Bosåen Departs After Five Years: ‘One of the Defining Experiences of My Career’
Virgin Music Group’s UK president Vanessa Bosåen is leaving the company after five years in the role, the news first shared in an internal staff memo on 20 August and subsequently on her LinkedIn profile. Her departure follows VMG’s recent acquisition of Downtown Music and a June restructuring in which the group announced a new…
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Showstopping Vocals Have Fallen Out of Favor in R&B — Can a New Generation of Stars Bring Them Back?
Billboard examines why traditional, powerhouse vocal displays have become less common in mainstream R&B over the past 15 years, and asks whether a resurgence is under way as the genre enjoys a strong commercial run. Since the early 2010s, artists such as Frank Ocean, Jhené Aiko, The Weeknd and Miguel pioneered a more atmospheric, tone-…
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Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Citing Trademark Infringement
The Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, alleging that the streaming giant’s hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” infringes on its registered “Demon Hunter” trademark. Filed under the band’s corporate entity Hyde Lane, the suit accuses Netflix of trademark infringement and unfair competition, arguing that adding “KPop”…
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Modern Warfare 4 Developers Address Need for Balance in Call of Duty
The developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 have discussed how they are working to keep multiplayer balanced ahead of the game’s beta, saying the average player has improved significantly since the franchise’s earlier instalments. Speaking to IGN, multiplayer design lead Jacky Reynolds said the team plays extensively together internally to spot and close…
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The Big Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Interview — Infinity Ward on the Beta, Matchmaking, and Much More
IGN interviewed Infinity Ward’s Joe Cecot (Studio Multiplayer Creative Director) and Jacky Reynolds (Multiplayer Design Lead) ahead of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, discussing gameplay, matchmaking and player feedback four years after Modern Warfare 2’s divisive reception. The conversation matters because it signals how the studio is responding to fan criticism of…
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CNN to Air Farm Aid 2026 Live Featuring Performances by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and More
CNN will broadcast Farm Aid 2026 live for the second consecutive year, bringing the annual charity music festival to a nationwide audience. The special, titled “Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live,” will feature performances from Farm Aid board member artists including Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, continuing the network’s push into…