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“This performance honours Lemmy’s legacy.” Hollywood Vampires launch cover of Motörhead’s Ace Of Spades
Hollywood Vampires, the supergroup fronted by Alice Cooper, have released a cover of Motörhead’s classic “Ace Of Spades” ahead of their European tour next month. Cooper said the tribute was intended to honour the legacy of Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, describing him as “one of a kind” and calling the song one of the defining…
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3 Bryan Adams Songs From the 80s That Still Hit Just as Hard Today
– American Songwriter highlights three Bryan Adams songs from the 1980s that the outlet says remain as powerful today as when they were first released, celebrating the Canadian rocker’s enduring songwriting partnership with co-writer Jim Vallance during that decade. – “Heat Of The Night”, the debut single from *Into The Fire*, was reportedly partly inspired…
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Arsenal’s Saliba sidelined long-term after back injury flares up
Arsenal defender William Saliba will be out for an extended period after aggravating a back injury while playing for France at the World Cup. His absence is significant for the Premier League champions, given his central role alongside Gabriel during last season’s title-winning campaign. The 25-year-old had managed the issue for weeks but left France’s…
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France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during historic early summer heat wave
France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during a historic early-summer heat wave, according to figures released by the public health agency Santé Publique France. This marks the country’s deadliest heat-related toll in over two decades, underscoring the growing severity of extreme weather events linked to climate change across Europe. Between 17 June and 2…
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Democratic socialist leads Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial field: Poll
A Marquette Law School poll found that Wisconsin state representative Francesca Hong, who describes herself as a democratic socialist, leads the Democratic primary field for governor. The result matters because the contest remains highly unsettled ahead of the 11 August primary, and the eventual nominee will face Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a closely watched…
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Top Democrat erupts at Waltz over troop deaths in Iran: ‘You should resign’
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Paramount’s £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers a step closer after EU approval
Paramount Skydance’s proposed £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers has moved closer to completion after receiving conditional approval from the European Commission. EU regulators accepted commitments from Paramount, including ending its film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures, as sufficient to address competition concerns raised by the merger. This is a significant step for one of…
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France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15
France has become the first European Union country to ban social media access for children under 15, marking a significant escalation in efforts to protect young people from the platforms’ effects on mental health and wellbeing. The move follows growing international momentum on the issue, with Australia’s earlier ban credited with boosting family time and…
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Italy shuts down effort linked to Gaza flotilla group to track Jewish, Israeli tourists
Italian authorities have shut down an anonymous online initiative that invited members of the public to report the locations of Israeli tourists, Italian Jews and businesses perceived to have ties to Zionism. The move followed condemnation from senior Italian government officials and Jewish community leaders, who likened the tracking effort to the persecution tactics used…
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EU regulators clear Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery
The European Commission has approved the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing one of the last major regulatory hurdles for the $111 billion (£87 billion) deal. Brussels concluded that the tie-up would not harm competition in television or film production, given that sufficient global and local rivals would remain in the market.…