Rod Stewart has been forced to postpone two concerts as he recovers from COVID-19. Last week, the beloved singer-songwriter cancelled what would have been his 200th show in Las Vegas after contracting strep throat. Now, it has been revealed that Stewart’s illness was a symptom of COVID-19, and has led to two more concert postponements.
Month: August 2024
In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, the vivo V40 series has emerged as a true game-changer, introducing innovative features that set a new benchmark for what a premium smartphone experience should be. Designed with the modern user in mind, this series combines cutting-edge technology with sophisticated design to deliver an all-rounder experience that redefines excellence
Neuroscientists think they have identified the large-scale neural network that keeps the brain’s creative juices flowing. Unlike specific movements or sensory responses, creative thought isn’t confined to any one part of the brain’s wrinkled outer cortex. But a team of researchers, led by Baylor College of Medicine, think they have found the brain circuits fundamental
You may recall that, a few months ago, Microsoft‘s Xbox team had announced that they were shutting down multiple studios. One of them was Tango Gameworks, the developer studio behind Hi-Fi Rush. It was the latest in an unfortunate series of layoffs and closures that has been plaguing the video gaming industry this year. Well,
New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley returns to her Wild Wynchesters series with a heroine who has a penchant for finding trouble and a shy, brainy hero pretending to be his cousin. Combine that pairing with a castle siege and the mystery of a missing will, and you have a delightful Regency romance that
In the decade prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a fairly regular occurrence to hear about movies making $1 billion at the global box office – but that has changed significantly in the last few years. Nine blockbusters hit that milestone in 2019 alone… and only eight have done it since 2021. The first
The Dollar Store has become a lifesaver for shoppers on a budget, but remember back in 2014 when they sold a cursed object targeted at little kids? It was called the Evilstick and it was sold in the toy aisle just at eye level, a great position to feed the impulses of little boys and
Sufjan Stevens has produced My Favorite Dream, a new album of children’s music by John Legend, The Associated Press reports. The unlikely duo came together at Legend’s behest when he conceived of the LP, which is due August 30. Stevens also contributes backing vocals, arrangements, and instrumental parts. Listen to a song from the record,
Former Twitter Chairman Omid Kordestani sued the social media company, claiming that billionaire owner Elon Musk is refusing to cash out more than $20 million worth of shares he is owed. Kordestani served as the company’s executive chairman from 2015 to 2020 and stayed on the board for two more years, until Musk bought the
If we ever want to set up long-term human colonies on Mars, there are going to have to be changes. Mars is not exactly the most hospitable place in the Solar System, and the current situation over there is not optimum for survival. Not least among the problems is the climate. Mars’s temperatures dip way
Everyone’s favourite witcher Geralt of Rivia will be in The Witcher 4… it’s just sounding like he won’t be the main character.
When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt first came out… almost 10 years ago (holy moly I’m getting old), it was clear by the end of the game that it was meant
Disney and Fortnite have quite a few collaborations coming up, as was announced during D23 – including an upcoming Marvel themed season. When you combine the ever-popular battle royale multiplayer game Fortnite with the IPs owned by Disney, it’s hard to call it anything other than a recipe for success. Consistently driving players to the
Iain Glen, Ser Jorah Mormont in Game Of Thrones, is feisty as ever as a family man facing down the tumultuous start of World War I in The Last Front by Belgian filmmaker Julien Hayet-Kerknawi, the first release by his new indie label Enigma. It opens on 250 screens. Metrograph Pictures is out with Good One,
Released in 2019, Alexandre Aja‘s Crawl put Kaya Scodelario up against a category 5 hurricane and a pack of hungry alligators, and the thrilling mix of action and suspense-horror proved to be a hit with audiences at the box office. On a $13 million production budget, Crawl scared up over $91 million worldwide, with sequel talks beginning almost immediately.
After weeks of speculation, it’s been confirmed that Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chilli Peppers will be performing at tonight’s (August 11) Olympic closing ceremony. READ MORE: Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter The events kicked off on July 26 with an epic opening ceremony along the
Apple is working on a redesigned version of the Mac Mini, the company’s most affordable computer, according to a report. The upcoming Mac Mini model could be launched in the coming months as the company’s smallest version of the device, resembling another compact device from the iPhone maker. It is said to be powered by
Paris is aiming to host the most sustainable Olympics in history, and this year’s purple running track is a testament to that green goal. Every year, roughly ten million tons of empty sea shells from oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels are dumped into landfills or the sea, globally. Since 2021, truckloads of these barren bivalves
Nintendo had an instant hit when it launched the Nintendo Switch. Gamers took to the hybrid console setup, making the Switch the best-selling console of this generation. Nintendo is now looking to build on that success. The Nintendo Switch 2 could be revealed in just a few months, and the device could have more cooling
My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. “Something Slimey This Way Comes” Today’s Kitty Pryde’s birthday, and to celebrate, Professor-X has put together a little surprise party for the young up-and-comer. But where is the entertainment he scheduled? As Charles Xavier enters his office to make a phone call or two, Cerebro’s mutant detection
Weapons is the title of the mysterious next film by Zach Cregger, who made an impressive debut in the horror genre with one of the best horror movies of 2022, Barbarian. The critical and financial success of that unique thriller got me immediately interested in seeing what the former sketch comedy performer might be working
One of the reasons The Adams Family are such an exciting voice in indie horror right now is that the blood-tied collaborators are able to keep genre fans guessing. After unleashing Where the Devil Roams, one of my favorite releases of 2023, the gang is back with a very different vision of monstrous chaos. Co-directed by
The Killers have released a new single. Watch the video for “Bright Lights” below. The track follows last year’s greatest-hits collection Rebel Diamonds, which came with recent tracks “Spirit” and “Your Side of Town.” Though “Bright Lights” is their first release of the year, the Killers have remained ubiquitous on the festival circuit, including high-profile
Motorola Edge 50 Neo is said to be in the works as the latest entrant in the company’s Edge series. We haven’t heard much about a potential release date for Motorola Edge 50 Neo, but TENAA has listed the phone with photos and some specifications. The listing suggests a 6.36-inch OLED display and a 50-megapixel
LOS ANGELES— NASA is requesting concepts from companies and organizations willing to take over a robotic lunar rover that the agency announced last month it would cancel even through it is nearly complete. NASA issued a request for information (RFI) Aug. 9 for the operation of the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) spacecraft. NASA
Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube774k If you’re keen for more arcade-style racing action on the Nintendo Switch, Gameloft has now confirmed Asphalt Legends Unite will arrive on the eShop later this month on 19th August. This new expansion (which will see the free-to-play title Asphalt 9: Legends rebranded) was originally released in July, but
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Know somebody who’s looking for a new gig? Book Riot is hiring an ad operations associate. Now let’s kick off the weekend with a round-up of the week’s best. After passing one of the most restrictive book banning measures in
Some real love for the Human Torch. Ryan Reynolds is thanking Chris Evans for his part in Deadpool & Wolverine. On Instagram, the beloved star typed out a nice message for his friend after the massive cameo. In the last few weeks, Marvel Studios has decided to let the cat out of the bag about all those
EXCLUSIVE: As it lights up the domestic box office, Sony and Wayfarer Studios’ It Ends with Us is also off to a more than lively start overseas. Out in just 68% of the international box office landscape, the Blake Lively-starrer grossed $13.3M through Friday in 42 markets. This points to an offshore weekend debut of
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) confirms that Alexandre Aja will get back into the director’s chair to make Crawl 2, a sequel to his 2019 disaster film/creature feature. Sam Raimi is joining Aja and Craig Flores to produce the movie. The first film has become a favorite among fans. It featured a father/daughter team who amid
André 3000 has shared his thoughts on the Kendrick-Drake beef, saying the whole saga left him feeling “a little sad”. The OutKast legend, who last year took an artistic left turn with his instrumental jazz flute album ‘New Blue Sun’, discussed the rap feud of the year in a recent interview with Crack. “I got
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