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Blur’s Graham Coxon Remembers William Orbit: ‘This Genius Tinged With Madness’
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has paid tribute to producer William Orbit, who died last week at the age of 69, recalling him as a “genius tinged with madness” who transformed the band’s sound on their 1999 album “13”. Orbit, best known for his work with Madonna on “Ray of Light”, first worked with Blur on…
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Gruv’s New ‘3 for $39’ 4K Sale Includes The Batman, Blade Runner 2049, and Many More Movies
Gruv, an online retailer for 4K Blu-ray films, has launched a new “3 for $39” sale covering a wide selection of titles, including The Batman, Blade Runner 2049 and Godzilla Minus One. Shoppers simply add any three eligible films to their basket and the price is automatically reduced to $39 at checkout, making it a…
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It Finally Happened: Marvel and Star Wars Are Having Their First Crossover
Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm have announced their first-ever crossover, a five-issue limited series called “Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles”, combining characters from both franchises for the first time. The series, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars film, is notable for being set within Marvel’s official Earth-616 comic book continuity, meaning…
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On This Day in 1952, the Grand Ole Opry Fired One of Its Biggest Stars in a Wake-Up Call That Tragically Came Too Late
Hank Williams Seventy-four years ago today, the Grand Ole Opry fired one of its biggest stars after his tumultuous life impacted his performances. The post On This Day in 1952, the Grand Ole Opry Fired One of Its Biggest Stars in a Wake-Up Call That Tragically Came Too Late appeared first on American Songwriter.
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10 Superman Villains Who Are Genuinely More Interesting Than Lex Luthor
This Collider feature makes the case that Superman’s rogues’ gallery extends well beyond Lex Luthor, highlighting ten villains the author argues are more compelling than the Man of Steel’s best-known nemesis. Written by Eddie Possehl, the piece contends Superman’s rogues’ gallery is underrated compared with those of heroes like Batman or Spider-Man, and that Luthor…
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Supreme Court schedules November arguments in major religion case
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Nov. 3 in its major case asking whether Colorado can force Catholic preschools to enroll children of same-sex couples to receive public funds. The justices previously agreed to take up the case, which provides a pathway for the high court to narrow a major religious precedent. On…
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Chat Pile – “Same Rules”
Oklahoma City noise-rock band Chat Pile have released a new song, “Same Rules,” the latest single from their upcoming album Who Loves The Sun. It follows previously shared tracks “Deep Blue” and “PEN I S MALL” as the band continues a prolific run of releases ahead of the record’s launch next month. Bassist Stin said…
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Trump secures release of US Marine veteran detained in Russia for four years
US President Donald Trump has secured the release of a US Marine Corps veteran who had been detained in Russia for four years, marking a diplomatic win amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Moscow. The release forms part of continued efforts by the Trump administration to bring home Americans held abroad, and follows a pattern…
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Mark Zuckerberg’s rambling AI manifesto is 6,434 words of high-handed platitudes and dubious conclusions
PC Gamer criticises Mark Zuckerberg’s 6,434-word “Personal Superintelligence” manifesto, arguing that it presents broad promises about AI while making questionable assumptions about Meta’s role. The article says the letter matters because Meta is investing heavily in AI and Zuckerberg’s vision could influence how the technology is developed and used. Zuckerberg says superintelligence is “now in…