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RIVAL SONS Guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY Announces Solo Project HOL1D4Y

  • Rival Sons' Scott Holiday launches solo project HOL1D4Y
  • Debut album "Topology" out 25 September 2026; single "Veridream" released now
  • Holiday sings for the first time after recovering from a serious cycling accident

Rival Sons guitarist Scott Holiday has announced a new solo project called HOL1D4Y, with a debut album, "Topology", set for release on 25 September 2026 through Rival Sons' own label, Sacred Tongue Recordings, distributed worldwide via Thirty Tigers. The project matters as a departure for Holiday, marking the…

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Bethesda provides Starfield proof of life – the space RPG “remains an important part of our future,” has been played by over 17 million players, and there’s plenty to come in Year 3

  • Bethesda confirms Starfield has surpassed 17 million players.
  • Studio says the game "remains an important part" of its future plans.
  • More content and support promised for Starfield's "Year 3".

Bethesda has confirmed that Starfield remains an active priority, releasing an anniversary update to mark the space RPG's continued development heading into its third year. The studio revealed the game has now been played by more than 17 million people, and stated that it "remains an important part…

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‘The Odyssey’ Box Office Journey Begins With $17.6M in Previews

  • Nolan's "The Odyssey" earned $17.6M in previews, beating box office expectations
  • Set for biggest R-rated and live-action opening of 2026 so far
  • Film holds a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, Nolan's best-reviewed release yet

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has launched its box office run with $17.6 million from Thursday preview screenings in North America, positioning it for a stronger-than-expected opening weekend after a run of underwhelming releases at cinemas. The Universal Pictures adaptation of Homer's epic, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne…

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Officially Joins The Witcher 3 on 65 Million Units Sold

  • Skyrim hits 65 million units sold, joining The Witcher 3
  • Fallout 4 passes 35 million; Starfield nears 1 billion hours played
  • Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda's top priority; Fallout 5 in pre-production

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has officially sold 65 million copies since its 2011 release, matching The Witcher 3 and placing it among the ten best-selling video games ever made. The milestone was confirmed by Bethesda Game Studios head Todd Howard as part of a wider update on…

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Battlefield 6 to Get Top Gun Crossover in August

  • Battlefield 6 Season 4 adds a Top Gun crossover from 18 August.
  • Includes F-18 and F-14 jets, plus Maverick cast voice cameos.
  • Season also brings naval warfare, a new map and Spectator Mode.

EA and Battlefield Studios have unveiled a Top Gun crossover for Battlefield 6 as part of the game's Season 4 update, bringing licensed vehicles, character skins and new modes inspired by the film franchise. The collaboration with Paramount Games Studio marks a significant moment for the title as…

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How The Time Transcended Their Prince Connection To Create Their Signature Song in 1984

  • The Time's 1984 hit "Jungle Love" featured in Prince's film Purple Rain.
  • Prince co-wrote and produced it despite creative tensions with the band.
  • Song hit No. 20; band split soon after but later reunited.

The Time, one of Prince's most successful side projects, released their signature track "Jungle Love" in 1984, cementing the band's reputation after it featured prominently in Prince's film Purple Rain. The song mattered because it gave The Time, whose material and sound Prince largely shaped, their breakthrough moment…

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The 1991 song Ozzy Osbourne always had “a soft spot for”

  • Ozzy Osbourne’s sentimental favourite was ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’.
  • Lemmy wrote its lyrics from Osbourne’s intended message.
  • The 1991 ballad showed Osbourne’s more introspective side.

Ozzy Osbourne said he had a particular affection for ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’, the 1991 ballad from his album No More Tears. The song matters because it revealed a more reflective, vulnerable side to an artist chiefly associated with heavy metal excess and helped cement the album’s broad…

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Opinion: Nintendo Gains A Rep Boost As Sony & Microsoft Lay Waste To The Industry

  • Sony to make PlayStation games digital-only from 2028
  • Microsoft cuts 1,600 Xbox jobs, more to follow this year
  • Nintendo's quieter summer releases boost its comparative reputation

Nintendo has emerged with an unexpectedly strong reputation this summer, not through any major announcement of its own, but because rivals Sony and Microsoft have suffered damaging setbacks. Sony revealed that PlayStation games will become digital-only from 2028, effectively ending physical media support, while Microsoft's Xbox division announced…

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Where It’s @: Get Familiar with the Incredible Band Whose Name Is a Symbol

  • Philly duo @ sign to 4AD for new album Autosmile, out 16 October
  • Band formed accidentally in 2020 lockdown, built cult following via word of mouth
  • Praised by Mitski; new music stunned a New York crowd in January

Philadelphia duo @ (pronounced "at"), formed by Victoria Rose and Stone Filipczak, are set to release their first album for indie label 4AD, marking a significant step up for a band that built a devoted cult following largely through word of mouth. Their new record, Autosmile, arrives after…

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Hollywood Can’t Survive Without Animation. So Why Won’t the Industry Respect It?

  • Animated films are dominating box office, led by "Toy Story 5" and "Mario Galaxy"
  • Despite huge profits, Pixar and Netflix have made major animation staff cuts
  • Industry figures say animation is still wrongly seen as just for kids

Animation is generating unprecedented box office revenue for Hollywood while the artists behind it face layoffs and persistent industry condescension, according to a Variety report. Films such as "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," Pixar's "Hoppers" and "Toy Story 5" have posted huge commercial results in 2026, yet animation…

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