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Stevie Nicks Finished This Song About Lindsey Buckingham After Watching One of the ‘Twilight’ Movies
Stevie Nicks has revealed that her song “Moonlight (A Vampire’s Dream)” was written in two stages decades apart, blending her long, turbulent relationship with former Fleetwood Mac bandmate and partner Lindsey Buckingham with themes from the “Twilight” film saga. She began the track in the 1970s while dating Buckingham, then added a second verse after…
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Connecticut dental student, 24, died after being treated by physician on SCREEN who was 12 miles away in another hospital, parents’ lawsuit alleges
The parents of Sabrina Perez, a 24-year-old dental student from Connecticut, are suing after she died in intensive care while allegedly being treated by a physician who was overseeing her remotely via video screen from another hospital 12 miles away, rather than being present in person. The lawsuit raises concerns about the use of remote…
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BBC drops The Claudia Winkleman Show after single series
The BBC has confirmed that “The Claudia Winkleman Show” will not return for a second series, with the decision reportedly coming from Winkleman herself rather than the broadcaster. The talk show host, best known for fronting “The Traitors UK” and “Strictly Come Dancing”, said she had found the sofa-based chat format too nerve-wracking to enjoy,…
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US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade
The US has attacked an oil tanker in the Gulf as it reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, marking a sharp escalation days after President Donald Trump had declared a ceasefire “over” following renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the tanker Belma ignored repeated warnings while heading…
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More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
More than 800 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, sending smoke southwards and triggering air quality alerts across large parts of the northern United States. The blazes, most of which are out of control, have made air quality “hazardous” in states including Michigan and Minnesota, with residents advised to stay indoors, while Detroit was ranked…
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Lily Allen Downsizes US Tour Venues
Lily Allen has scaled back her planned September North American arena tour to smaller theatre and amphitheatre venues in several cities, following on from a spring run of theatre shows supporting her breakup concept album West End Girl. The change reflects her limited mainstream popularity in North America compared with the UK, and the niche,…
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UK Crime Drama ‘Cooper & Fry’ Lands U.S. Home At BritBox
British crime drama Cooper & Fry has secured a US home, with streamer BritBox acquiring Season 1 for the US and Canada, while Netflix has picked up second-window UK rights. The deal reflects the growing international appetite for British crime procedurals and marks a significant milestone for the series, which has already performed well on…
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“Like magic”: How Toto wrote 1982’s ‘Africa’
Toto’s 1982 hit “Africa” has become one of the most enduring and frequently discussed songs in pop history, with keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro widely credited as its principal architects. The track’s unusual origins, inspired by Paich’s fascination with the continent despite never having visited it, and drawing on imagery from documentaries and…
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NBC Sports Uses World Cup Fever to Spark Interest in Premier League Return
NBC Sports and the Premier League have launched “Find Your Match”, an interactive quiz aimed at converting the surge of interest in this summer’s FIFA World Cup into lasting engagement with the Premier League’s return for the 2026-2027 season. The initiative capitalises on strong World Cup viewership on Telemundo and Peacock, with NBC Sports executives…
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‘Romería,’ ‘The Blood Countess,’ ‘Resurrection’ Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Filmmakers
The Costa Rica Film Festival (CRFF) returns for its 14th edition, running in San José from 23 July to 1 August, with a programme that highlights Afro-Caribbean cinema and female filmmakers. Under the theme “Cinema That Unites Us,” the event opens with Allan Deberton’s Berlin-winning “Gugu’s World” and introduces a dedicated Afro-Caribbean section aimed at…