David Byrne drops ‘She Explains Things to Me’ from upcoming solo album ‘Who is the Sky?’

Matador RecordsDavid Byrne has shared another track from his upcoming solo album, Who is the Sky?, which is his first album since 2018’s American Utopia.The latest is "She Explains Things to Me," described as partially inspired by Rebecca Solnit’s 2014 collection of essays, Men Explain Things to Me."Many times I have marveled at how a friend (usually a female friend) seems to clock what is going on in a film between characters way before I do," says Byrne. "Sometimes I understand poetry, […]

July 16, 2025

Entertainment

Nintendo announces stars of live-action ‘The Legend of Zelda’ movie

Joe Maher/Getty Images | Jeremy Chan/Getty ImagesNintendo has cast its top-billed stars for the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie.In a statement shared to social platform X on Wednesday, Nintendo director Shigeru Miyamoto said the characters Link and Princess Zelda would be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason, respectively."I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen," he said. "The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, […]

July 16, 2025

Music

Directors of ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ give update on singer, talk new documentary

Courtesy of HBOThe directors of Billy Joel: And So It Goes recently opened up about the making of the new HBO documentary and provided an update on the legendary singer’s health.Joel, who has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that affects his vision, hearing and balance, is currently undergoing physical therapy to regain his health and return to performing."He's doing physical therapy, he's healing, he's working on getting better," said Susan Lacy, one of the doc's two directors, during […]

July 16, 2025

Entertainment

‘Stranger Things’ season 5 teaser trailer shows the return of Vecna

NetflixVecna returns to Hawkins in the official teaser trailer for Stranger Things season 5.Netflix released the teaser for the upcoming fifth and final season of the sci-fi series on Wednesday.The final season of the show takes place in the fall of 1987. Mike, Eleven, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Steve and the rest of the gang set out to complete a singular goal: find and kill the villainous Vecna. But he has seemingly disappeared without a trace.Making matters worse, "the government has […]

July 16, 2025

Music

Bryan Adams pleas for ‘A Little More Understanding’ on new ‘Roll With the Punches’ track

BAD RecordsBryan Adams is giving fans another taste of his upcoming album, Roll With the Punches, which will drop Aug. 29.The Canadian rocker has just released the new tune "A Little More Understanding," with an accompanying video that has Adams performing while a bevy of beautiful people dance around him.The track has Adams singing about folks finding common ground, saying in the chorus, “So you take a walk in my shoes/ And I’ll take a walk in your shoes/ I think it's time we […]

July 16, 2025

Music

Robert Plant to release first album with Saving Grace; announces U.S. tour dates

Nonesuch RecordsLed Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has been touring with the acoustic band Saving Grace for several years, and now he’s ready to put out his first album with them.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to release Saving Grace on Sept. 26, which has him backed by drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, bango and string player Matt Worley and cellist Barney Morse Brown, and joined by vocalist Suzi Dian.“We laugh a lot, really. I think that suits me. […]

July 16, 2025

Music

On This Day, July 16, 1952: The Police drummer Stewart Copeland is born

On This Day, July 16, 1952 ...Stewart Copeland, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer for The Police, was born in in Alexandria, Virginia.The Police were formed in London in 1977 and released their first album, Outlandos d'Amour, in 1976. They released five studio albums in total, including their fifth, final and most successful release, 1983’s Synchronicity.Synchronicity spent 17 weeks at #1, with the single “Every Breath You Take,” their only #1 song, spending eight weeks on top.After a tour […]

July 16, 2025

Health

Medical Notes: Poor Sleep Can Change Your Brain, How to Grill Safely This Summer, and the Secret Superpower of Optimism

Lack of Sleep in Childhood May Lead to Long-Term Struggles Late nights for teens and younger children may do more than cause next-day drowsiness. New research published in the journal Brain and Behavior shows that poor sleep is linked to changes in brain regions involved in processing, self-reflection, and decision-making. A good night’s rest is critical for emotional regulation and impulse control. (University of Georgia) It’s Grilling Season — Are You Cooking Safely? The CDC reports that 48 million people […]

July 16, 2025

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… The Bear is back for season 4 on Hulu, and in it, our favorite chaotic kitchen has mellowed out a bit. With a clock counting down how long the restaurant can continue to exist without something major improving its financials, the stress from seasons one through three still exists, but season 4 shows how even the most anxious chefs in Chicago are learning to […]

July 16, 2025

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