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JUDAS PRIEST’s ROB HALFORD And IAN HILL Support New Fundraiser For Ukraine
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford and bassist Ian Hill have teamed up with the Steel Wings Foundation, a Ukraine-based heavy metal charity, to launch a new fundraising campaign supporting its work on the ground in Ukraine. Halford has donated a range of personal items as prizes, including bracelets, a cross and tour picks he has…
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John Galliano Cancels Met Gala and Exhibit for 2027 Amid Backlash Over Past Racism: ‘I Remain Deeply Sorry’ to the ‘Jewish and Asian Communities’
John Galliano has abandoned plans for a Metropolitan Museum of Art retrospective that would have formed the theme of the 2027 Met Gala, following criticism over his past racist and antisemitic conduct. The designer announced the decision on Instagram, days after The New York Times reported growing objections to the Met honouring him, saying he…
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After 30 Years of Spoofing Country’s Biggest Stars, One Ella Langley Parody Lands Singer in Hot Water With Sony
Country parody singer Cledus T. Judd has found himself at odds with Sony Music after releasing a spoof of Ella Langley’s hit song “Be Her,” titled “Meet Her.” Judd, who has spent roughly 30 years affectionately parodying country stars such as Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and Toby Keith, said he intended the video as a…
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Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Iran’s economy is in deep crisis as the United States launches a new sanctions campaign, “Operation Economic Outcast”, against a backdrop of runaway inflation, a collapsing currency and fuel shortages that many Iranians already find overwhelming. The situation matters because it threatens to push millions further into poverty while raising the risk of social unrest,…
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Badenoch appoints architect of Truss’s mini-Budget to replace Mel Stride as shadow chancellor
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has sacked shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride and replaced him with Andrew Griffith, promoting him from shadow business secretary in what is being seen as a shift towards a bolder, more tax-cutting economic stance. The appointment is notable because Griffith was financial secretary to the Treasury under Liz Truss and helped…
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Elversberg and ‘miracle village’ prove that Bundesliga fairytales still exist | Andy Brassell
SV Elversberg, first-time Bundesliga participants from a Saarland town of just 13,000 people, stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 on their top-flight debut. The result underlined that German football’s top division can still produce genuine upsets, even amid growing dominance from wealthier clubs such as Bayern Munich, and offered a heart-warming counterpoint to a weekend otherwise…
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The 8 Most Fun Action Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked
Collider ranks the eight most enjoyable action films of the 21st century, judging them not by box-office success or critical acclaim but by their pure entertainment value and lasting rewatchability. The list spans blockbuster franchises and international cinema, highlighting films whose action sequences, characters and spectacle keep audiences engaged from start to finish. Among the…
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3 Country Songs That Tried To Outrun the Urban Cowboy Craze in the 80s
This article highlights three country songs from the 1980s that consciously pushed back against the polished, pop-leaning “urban cowboy” sound popularised by the 1980 film of the same name. As mainstream country embraced softer, more mellow styles inspired by the movie’s dance-hall craze, these tracks instead leaned into traditional country, bluegrass and honky-tonk roots, offering…
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Elite Premier League Clubs Race Transfer Deadline as Arsenal and Newcastle Navigate Complex Moves
Manchester United academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo drew strong praise from teammate Harry Maguire after a standout midfield display in United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich, a result made notable by the fact United had spent £150 million rebuilding their midfield over the summer. The episode underlined a broader theme of the closing days of the transfer…