The CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Johan Pilestedt, recently addressed comparisons between Helldivers 2 and Halo. While both games are sci-fi military titles that involve liberating planets, Pilestedt dismissed any comparisons between the two. Over the weekend, a fan compared both franchises and stated that Helldivers 2 was better than Halo. Pilestedt responded to the… Continue reading ‘Helldivers 2’ director shrugs off ‘Halo’ rivalry
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Idina Menzel celebrates 10 years since John Travolta’s ‘Adele Dazeem’ blunder at Oscars
American actress Idina Menzel has marked the 10th anniversary of John Travolta introducing her as “Adele Dazeem” at the 2014 Oscars, by singing happy birthday to her on TikTok in a humorous reference to the error. Menzel appeared on stage to perform “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen, which Travolta was introducing when he… Continue reading Idina Menzel celebrates 10 years since John Travolta’s ‘Adele Dazeem’ blunder at Oscars
Fans are mashing up Caroline Polachek songs with ‘Zelda’ classics
Caroline Polachek is well-known for her unique style of music, and now fans have found a new way to appreciate her work. Mashups between Polachek’s songs and classic scores from The Legend of Zelda have become popular online. The trend first started when Polachek shared a TikTok video in which she reacted to The Legend… Continue reading Fans are mashing up Caroline Polachek songs with ‘Zelda’ classics
RAYE on praise from Kylie Minogue: “It’s a really beautiful thing when you realise other artists are finding some sort of solace in your art”
British singer-songwriter RAYE has shared her thoughts on her historic win at the 2024 BRIT Awards and the support she has received from fellow artists, including Kylie Minogue. The artist, who garnered a record-breaking seven nominations, took home six awards, including Songwriter Of The Year, Best R&B Act, Song Of The Year, and Best New… Continue reading RAYE on praise from Kylie Minogue: “It’s a really beautiful thing when you realise other artists are finding some sort of solace in your art”
‘My Name is Loh Kiwan’ review: a devastating battle with survival
The story of Loh Kiwan in the film titled “My Name is Loh Kiwan” is not an easy one to watch without feeling hopeless. Loh Kiwan is a North Korean defector, and his journey to freedom is far from over even after he escapes from his home country. The movie follows Loh Kiwan’s journey as… Continue reading ‘My Name is Loh Kiwan’ review: a devastating battle with survival
Brixton Academy announces reopening details with first gig
The Brixton Academy has unveiled its plan to reopen and announced the details of the first few gigs since closing its doors in December 2022, following a tragic crowd crush that took the lives of two music fans. The reopening marks life returning to normal after the venues darkest hour. The O2 venue was shut… Continue reading Brixton Academy announces reopening details with first gig
Listen to Griff’s exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
Griff, who is this week’s featured artist on NME’s The Cover, has shared an exclusive playlist to celebrate the launch of the story. Titled ‘sad happy’, the playlist features tracks from Taylor Swift, Rosalía, Raye, and more. You can listen to the full playlist on Apple Music or Spotify by following the links provided in… Continue reading Listen to Griff’s exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
TWICE top Billboard 200 for the first time with ‘With YOU-th’
South Korean girl group TWICE has scored its first number one album on the Billboard 200 chart with its new mini-album ‘With YOU-th’. The album sold 95,000 equivalent album units in the US in its debut week ending February 29, making it the first time TWICE has topped the Billboard 200. “Although this marks the fifth time… Continue reading TWICE top Billboard 200 for the first time with ‘With YOU-th’
BTS’ V announces new English single, ‘Fri(end)s’
BTS member V is set to release a brand-new digital single called ‘Fri(end)s’ on March 15th, according to an announcement made by Big Hit Music. The announcement was made by V on BTS’ social media platforms, where he revealed that the upcoming release will be a love song in the pop, soul, R&B genre. An accompanying… Continue reading BTS’ V announces new English single, ‘Fri(end)s’
Sydney Sweeney mocks Glasgow’s Wonka Experience in ‘SNL’ skit
Sydney Sweeney has taken a humorous dig at the unfortunate chocolate-themed “experience” in Glasgow, inspired by Wonka, that made headlines last week. The event, called Willy’s Chocolate Experience, caused outrage among parents who dubbed it a “farce” run by “cowboys,” and it was pulled by its organisers, House of Illuminati, just hours after opening. Sweeney,… Continue reading Sydney Sweeney mocks Glasgow’s Wonka Experience in ‘SNL’ skit