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Pop Icons Kesha and Grimes Rally Behind Kim Petras in High-Stakes Label Dispute Kesha onstage at Madison Square Garden during her 2025 tour. (Photo: Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone) Following Kim Petras’ public demand to be released from her contract with Republic Records, several high-profile peers have stepped forward to champion her cause. Petras, who recently claimed...
The title for 2026’s first major viral sensation belongs to MAPPA, following their stellar work on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3. The internet has become obsessed with what is now known as the “Naoya Hair Flip.” During the two-part season premiere, the arrogant Naoya Zenin utilizes his signature cursed technique to deliver a high-speed assault on...
Image: Laika When established theatrical distribution models fail to deliver, innovative studios must chart a new course to connect with their fans. Laika—the stop-motion powerhouse behind Oscar-nominated hits like Coraline, ParaNorman, Kubo and the Two Strings, and Missing Link—is doing exactly that. Following a period of waning box office returns, the studio is bypassing the...
UK Grassroots Music Scene in Crisis: Over 50% of Small Venues Report Losses in 2025 Published on January 21, 2026 by Sophie Williams The 100 Club on Oxford Street remains a symbol of London’s live music heritage. (Photo: Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) A staggering 53% of the United Kingdom’s grassroots music venues failed...
Новости «Белоснежка» и «Война миров» возглавили список номинантов «Золотой малины» Добавить в закладки СМИ представили официальный список претендентов анти-премии «Золотая малина». Имена худших представителей голливудского кино назовут 14 марта, за день до вручения «Оскара». По количеству номинаций лидирует диснеевский ремейк «Белоснежки» и скринлайф-адаптация «Войны миров» Prime Video (по шесть каждый). Полный перечень представлен ниже. •...
MAPPA, the powerhouse animation studio behind global sensations like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and the cinematic conclusion of Attack on Titan, has officially fortified its alliance with Netflix. On January 21, the two companies announced a renewed strategic partnership aimed at developing original content with a worldwide reach. Under this agreement, the streaming giant will...
[Editor’s Note: This article contains significant plot details regarding the conclusion of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.] Perched atop a macabre monument of human remains, Doctor Ian Kelson commands the attention of his captives amidst a swirling vortex of flames. Draped in a dark trench coat with a bare chest and striking theatrical makeup,...
Music News 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards: Annie Hamilton, Queenie, and JJ4K Named as Finalists By Lars Brandle | January 21, 2026 Annie Hamilton | Photo: Macami Emerging pop sensation Annie Hamilton, rock artist Queenie, and hip-hop outfit JJ4K have emerged as top contenders for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs), a prestigious program...
Midnight Oil Co-Founder and Percussive Powerhouse Rob Hirst Passes Away at 70 Rob Hirst, Peter Garrett, Martin Rotsey, Bones Hillman, and Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil in Ghent, Belgium, 1988. (Photo: Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) SYDNEY, Australia — The global music community is mourning the loss of Rob Hirst, the visionary co-founder, prolific songwriter, and legendary...
Новости Стартовали съёмки нового фильма Тома Форда Добавить в закладки В Риме началось производство третьего проекта режиссёра и модельера Тома Форда — исторической драмы «Плач к небесам» (Cry to Heaven). Об этом сообщают итальянские СМИ. В актёрском составе фильма заявлены: Николас Холт, Аарон Тейлор-Джонсон, Адель, Колин Фёрт, Оуэн Купер, Джордж МакКей, Киран Хайндс, Тандиве Ньютон, Хантер...
