Talk Fuse

    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.

    • Flo Rida Performs With a Baby During Philadelphia Phillies Postgame Concert

      Flo Rida performed an impromptu postgame concert at Citizens Bank Park after the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday 18 August, delighting fans by pulling a sleeping baby from the crowd and holding her while singing. The lighthearted moment, which saw the 46-year-old rapper move from the field to the stands and…

    • The 1962 song that made Mick Jagger “sick” with jealousy

      He didn’t hold back. The post The 1962 song that made Mick Jagger “sick” with jealousy first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

    • 5 Short Games Under 20 Hours

      Polygon has put together a list of five engaging video games that can each be completed in 20 hours or fewer, aimed at players who want a quick, satisfying experience between longer, sprawling titles. The selection spans several genres, from comedic detective adventures to fast-paced action and unsettling mystery, giving players variety despite the short…

    • Doc Talk Podcast: Rebecca Miller On Her Emmy-Nominated ‘Mr. Scorsese’, A Journey Into The Mind And Mastery Of Martin Scorsese

      Rebecca Miller, director of the Apple TV documentary series “Mr. Scorsese,” discusses her Emmy-nominated exploration of filmmaker Martin Scorsese on the latest episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast. The five-part series examines Scorsese’s complex personality and decades-spanning career, and has earned three Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Directing For…

    • Twisted Teens Sign to Sub Pop

      New Orleans punk band Twisted Teens have signed to Sub Pop, with the label taking over international release duties for the group’s recent album Florida Water Blues. The band, fronted by Caspian Halliwell and RJ Santos, have built a reputation for prolific output and heavy touring, and the signing gives them a larger platform as…

    • These 3 Rock Songs From 1977 Still Make Me Smile Today

      This American Songwriter piece looks back at three rock songs from 1977 that the writer says still bring a smile today, drawn from a genre-defining decade for rock music. The article offers brief backstories for each track rather than a formal chart or countdown. – “We Will Rock You” by Queen: Written by Brian May…

    • Rashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment

      Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has thanked pundit Jamie Carragher after he pushed back on a fellow presenter’s attempt to discuss him on a football podcast, saying he would welcome the chance to play without constant media scrutiny of his name. The exchange highlights the intense public attention Rashford continues to attract even as his…

    • The “magical” 1972 album that made Geddy Lee want to be a prog-rock musician

      A life-changing record. The post The “magical” 1972 album that made Geddy Lee want to be a prog-rock musician first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

    • daine Calls Out “Weird AF” Video Of Bassvictim DJ Claiming They Were Desperate For His Remix

      Hyperpop artist daine has publicly criticised electronic duo Bassvictim after member Ike Clateman claimed in a livestream that daine’s team had repeatedly and desperately pursued them for a remix, offering escalating payment. The comments, made about their recent remix of daine’s track “PQC” from the forthcoming debut album In Endless Awe & Agony, were clipped…

    • 7 Best NC-17 Romance Movies of All Time

      Collider has published a ranked list of the best romance films to receive the NC-17 rating in the United States, exploring an unusual corner of American film classification. The article explains that NC-17 (which replaced the old X rating) marks films deemed unsuitable for anyone aged 17 or under, but notes that the rating has…