Briefing: Action movie star Chuck Norris has died aged 86
Strategic angle: Actor, martial artist and the source of a meme about him being unbeatable, has passed away.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Entertainment
Film, music, celebrities, awards, gossip, and pop culture.
Perspective: Add to playlist: the sharply observed electro-twee of the Femcels and the week’s best new tracks
Executive context: Following in the footsteps of Heavenly and Tiger Trap, the duo’s high-tempo electroclash-indie-pop deftly explores young womanhood in 2020s London.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Perspective: Grace Ives: Girlfriend review – bedroom-pop auteur goes widescreen for a gorgeous sobriety epic
Executive context: The New Yorker’s third album leaves behind her DIY origins to channel cult pop classics by Lorde and Sky Ferreira.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Iranian TV shows man rescued from South Khorasan rubble
Strategic angle: Red Crescent teams rescue survivors in South Khorasan after reported US-Israeli strikes, as Iran counts rising civilian toll and mounting destruction.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Olivia Vukosa named Gatorade Player of the Year: How Diana Taurasi welcomed the UConn recruit to the club
Strategic angle: Vukosa is the first UConn commit to win the award since Paige Bueckers in 2021.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: MLB Rookie of the Year predictions for 2026: Best bets and longshots for AL and NL awards
Strategic angle: Which rookies will light up MLB in 2026? We've identified some best bets for the 2026 Rookie of the Year awards.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games
Strategic angle: Epic Games and Disney deepen their partnership, allowing Fortnite creators to develop custom Star Wars-themed games.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Perspective: ‘We keep secrets because we’re scared’: Guvna B on porn addiction and recovery
Executive context: The award-winning musician opens up about his struggles with stigma and shame while seeking help.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: India news: 'Sexually suggestive' song row reaches parliament
Strategic angle: "Sexually suggestive" lyrics in the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' have caused controversy across the country.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
Strategic angle: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in 'early development'.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Extra Security At The Oscars Led To Dozens Of Average Angelenos Hit With $400 Tow Fees
Strategic angle: Residents are frustrated by the unanticipated expense and hassle of having their vehicle towed despite living a reasonable distance away from the theater.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Louisville to be without star Brown against USF
Strategic angle: Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. is out for the Cardinals' first-round game against South Florida, the school announced Wednesday.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: BMW Is Saving The Wagon: New 3 Series Touring Teased
Strategic angle: BMW defies the SUV trend by developing a new estate.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
2027 BMW i3 EV Returns The 3 Series To Its Design Roots And Boasts 440 Miles Of Range
The electric Neue Klasse i3 will be joined by gas-powered 3 Series models with similar styling, but riding on the current CLAR platform.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags
Strategic angle: Team USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic championship.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Perspective: Shaun Ryder on highs, lows and Happy Mondays: ‘Heroin isn’t a party drug – you can’t just do it at the weekend’
Executive context: The singer reflects on his chaotic life, music career, and the realities of addiction in a candid interview.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD
Padres manager Craig Stammen indicated that the status of All-Star closer Mason Miller for the World Baseball Classic championship game remains uncertain.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Alec Monopoly's Wynn Nightlife Residency: A Strategic Move in the Entertainment Sector
Alec Monopoly's debut residency at XS Las Vegas signals a calculated expansion in the nightlife landscape, with potential implications for market dynamics.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
SHINE Ibiza's Boutique Festival at 528 Ibiza: A Strategic Move in Electronic Music
The upcoming SHINE Ibiza festival at 528 Ibiza on September 24, 2026, featuring Paul van Dyk, highlights a calculated approach to engage music enthusiasts.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Perspective: New York hip-hop experimentalist Elucid: ‘I like the harmony of the city. Everybody’s got a little solo’
Executive context: From a pocket of Zen in the Dream House installation, the rapper/producer talks about channelling the city’s perpetual din.
Editorial Staff Mar 17