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Connor Storrie earns first Emmy nomination for hosting Saturday Night Live

• Connor Storrie lands his first Emmy nomination for hosting SNL.
• His series Heated Rivalry is ineligible for domestic Emmys.
• Storrie was waiting tables in LA just 15 months ago.

Connor Storrie, a star of the hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, has earned his first Emmy nomination for hosting NBC's Saturday Night Live. The recognition is notable because Heated Rivalry itself is ineligible for the Emmys, meaning Storrie's nomination came through his guest hosting appearance rather than his…

Radie Peat of Lankum releases first solo single, a traditional Irish ballad

Radie Peat, the singer of Dublin experimental folk group Lankum, has released her first-ever solo single, a rendition of the traditional Irish ballad "Still I Love Him". The release extends Lankum's signature blend of stark, doom-laden and experimental takes on traditional Irish folk music, showcasing Peat's distinctive, clear…

Moana live-action remake left disappointingly flat, Collider critic finds

• Critic finds the live-action Moana flat and unnecessary.
• The Rock returns as Maui; Catherine Laga'aia plays Moana.
• Disney's remakes are lucrative but increasingly risk-averse.

Collider critic Taylor Gates has reviewed Disney's new live-action remake of *Moana*, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Maui and newcomer Catherine Laga'aia as Moana, and found it underwhelming. Published on 8 July 2026, the review argues that the film feels unnecessary — particularly as the animated original…

Moana live-action remake earns broadly positive verdict from critic

• Disney's live-action Moana remake earns a broadly positive critical verdict.
• Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson praised in lead roles.
• Released 10 July; $4.5m taken in previews.

The Hollywood Reporter's chief film critic David Rooney has given a broadly favourable review to Disney's live-action remake of Moana, arriving just ten years after the 2016 animated original. Rooney, who admits general scepticism about Disney's live-action remake "assembly line", argues the film succeeds on its own terms…

5 Video Games That Need an Anime Adaptation

• Entertainment piece argues anime is ideal medium for video game adaptations, citing successful examples like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Castlevania.
• SoulCalibur highlighted as strong adaptation candidate due to its warriors-seeking-mystical-sword premise and diverse character designs; inFamous praised for exploring moral complexity of superpowers.

In the wake of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Devil May Cry's success, here are five different video games that deserve an anime adaptation.

Dancing with the Stars earns first Emmy nomination in a decade

• Dancing with the Stars earns first Emmy nomination in ten years.
• Season 34, won by Robert Irwin, secured the reality competition nod.
• It faces favourite The Traitors, Survivor, Top Chef and Drag Race.

ABC's long-running competition series Dancing with the Stars has secured its first Emmy nomination in ten years, earning a place in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category at the 2026 Emmys. The recognition, revealed on NBC's Today, marks a notable comeback for the US remake of Strictly Come…

The Mountain Goats – “Candlebox”

The indie-rock band the Mountain Goats have released a new single called "Candlebox", named after the 1990s Seattle rock band. The track is a taster from their forthcoming album Days, due out on 7 August 2026 via the band's own Cadmean Dawn label. It matters as the latest…

The Go’s Shelved Second Album Free Electricity Is Being Released After 26 Years

• The Go's unreleased 1990s album Free Electricity finally arrives after 26 years.
• Jack White had left the band before it was recorded.
• Out via Sub Pop on 4 September 2026, produced by Matthew Smith.

The garage-punk band the Go, whose ranks briefly included Jack White before he formed the White Stripes, are finally releasing their long-shelved second album, Free Electricity, 26 years after it was recorded. The record was made shortly after White left the band and their 1999 Sub Pop debut…

Hug: new trio from Devendra Banhart, Gyan Riley and Noah Georgeson

• Banhart, Riley and Georgeson form new trio, Hug.
• Self-titled debut album out 11 September on Luaka Bop.
• North American tour runs October to November.

Devendra Banhart has formed a new trio called Hug alongside guitarist Gyan Riley and producer and multi-instrumentalist Noah Georgeson. The group will release their self-titled debut album on 11 September through David Byrne's Luaka Bop label, led by the single "Cow With Half Moon Parasol". The project brings…