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KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza announces hiatus to focus on “mental health”
KATSEYE singer Sophia Laforteza has announced a temporary hiatus from the group to prioritise her mental health and recovery. The decision means she will miss upcoming promotional activities, underlining the pressures faced by performers and the label’s stated commitment to artists’ health and long-term wellbeing. Laforteza said she was heartbroken to miss performances but felt…
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In Canada: Osheaga Festival Draws Near-Record Attendance With Tate McRae, Stella Lefty & More
Osheaga’s 19th edition attracted more than 151,000 people, its second-highest attendance total, underlining the continued growth of one of Canada’s largest music festivals. Two of the three days sold out, with Tate McRae’s Saturday headline set becoming the fastest-selling individual festival day after selling out nearly three weeks early. McRae’s appearance was her first festival…
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What can Tom Holland tell us about Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal and Jacob Batalon appeared in a Polygon video to discuss and answer questions about the forthcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The article offers little substantive information beyond promoting the interview, so it does not establish any new plot, casting or production details. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the next Spider-Man…
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Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Duke Law’s alleged race-based admissions accused of defying Supreme Court
Fox News’s Campus Radicals newsletter highlights several higher-education controversies, led by the Justice Department’s accusation that Duke Law may be using race-based admissions practices contrary to a Supreme Court ruling. – Duke Law faces alleged race-based admissions concerns raised by the Justice Department. – The Justice Department has also threatened to investigate a university geology…
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Meshell Ndegeocello, Cat Power Give Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ a Reggae Rework
Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power have released a reggae-influenced reworking of the Human League’s 1981 synth-pop hit ‘Don’t You Want Me’. The new version replaces the original’s tense electronic sound with warm horns and a relaxed groove, offering a more reflective take on its troubled relationship narrative. The song is the second preview from Ndegeocello’s…
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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders intended to restrict birthright citizenship for some children born in the US and to strengthen action against “birth tourism”, where foreign nationals travel there to give birth. The measures renew his administration’s effort to limit access to citizenship after an earlier attempt was rejected by the Supreme Court,…
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Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500
Mexico has recorded more than 500 human cases of New World screwworm infestation since the parasite reappeared in the country, according to health surveillance data. The growing number of infections matters because the fly’s larvae feed on living tissue, can cause severe wounds and infections, and pose a major threat to both people and livestock.…
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Man City explore Fernandez move – Saturday’s gossip
Manchester City are reportedly exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as Rodri is expected to join Barcelona, while Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are also linked with several high-profile transfer targets. The reports underline the potential scale of summer squad rebuilding among leading Premier League clubs, though the claims remain speculative and originate…
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10 New Movies to Watch this Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount Plus
Polygon recommends 10 newly available films across subscription services and video-on-demand, ranging from horror and science fiction to drama and romance. Its highlighted selections include franchise sequel Evil Dead Burn, Netflix’s claustrophobic sci-fi drama The Last House, and Angelina Jolie’s Paris Fashion Week drama Couture. – Evil Dead Burn — VOD horror sequel about a…
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Remember When Steven Tyler Released a Country Album in 2016?
Steven Tyler, best known as Aerosmith’s lead singer, released the country-influenced solo album *We’re All Somebody From Somewhere* in 2016. The article presents the move as consistent with his long-standing interest in country music and Aerosmith’s history of crossing musical boundaries. The 15-track album included songs from established country writers and produced three singles. “Love…