Author: Amanda Collins

James Gunn has spoken about the chances Robert Pattinson’s Batman and David Corenswet’s Superman joining forces in a new film. The filmmaker opened up about the possibility of both superheroes coming together while at the 2025 edition of Comic-Con this week. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Gunn was asked if the positive response to the latest Superman movie has tempted him to begin work on a sequel. That film arrived in cinemas earlier this month and marked the latest in the revamped DC Universe. It soon became a box office hit – bringing in $426million (£314million) worldwide gross according to The Numbers.…

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Odeh Hadalin, a Palestinian activist who contributed to the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, has reportedly been shot and killed by an Israeli settler. Hadalin, also known as Awdah Hathaleen, was a consultant on the film, which was recorded between 2019 and 2023 and shows the destruction of a Palestinian community, Masafer Yatta, in the West Bank. Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham, one of the directors of the film, was the first to report the news. Yesterday (July 28), he posted on X (Twitter) that Hadalin had been shot in the lungs, and two hours later he quoted his original post,…

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Florida-based 4-piece suburban funk band Treis & Friends have just unveiled their brand new single 96 DEGREES, a sun-soaked indie funk jam out now via shiliah’s haus.  I am really enjoying the retro, funky vibes of the song and how warm and joyful it sounds, perfect for those hot summer nights out dancing. The vocals exude so much soul and emotion, effortlessly capturing my attention to their story that celebrates music, movement and living in the moment. Accompanying those lush vocals we have a memorable production that pairs tight drums, bouncy bass, groovy rhythms and lush saxophone that come together to…

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If there’s one thing every member of the Lambily knows it’s that Mariah Carey is her own boss. The legendary singer who does not subscribe to the traditional notion of time — except, of course, when the hour of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” comes around every holiday season — told Harper’s Bazaar UK in a new cover story that back when she was being mentored by former Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola, her future ex-husband did all he could to keep her in a traditional pop lane. “Sometimes I feel angry about that time, but I think I’ve made…

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Enthralling in its range of dreamy synth atmospherics and buzzy art-pop invigoration, “Settle” is a fantastic new track from SEEDR. The release represents the second single from the project, coming via London-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jessie Jayne. “Time is always shifting, don’t look behind now,” her riveting vocals let out amidst glistening synth arps and buzzing bass as the cathartic — “settle down … settle in” — call takes hold in the main hook. “Find your feet, slowly rising, stabilizing,” the verses continue, feeling reflective of personal transformation and resulting empowerment. The track’s second half then navigates into an infectious…

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Busta Rhymes will receive his gold star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony slated for Friday afternoon (Aug. 1) in Los Angeles. Radio legend Big Boy will serve as emcee for the Hollywood Blvd. ceremony while LL Cool J, comic Chris Rock and Chuck D are locked in as guest speakers. “Thirty-five years of professional recording is a long earning of my rite to passage. I’m just glad they decided it’s time for me. Everything is divine timing,” Busta told CBS Mornings on Monday (July 28). “For me, the longer that you waited, the longer that my…

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Tel Aviv-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Lior Holzman has just shared his brand new single Time Capsule, a delicate indie-folk gem.  Written for his daugther, Time Capsule is a heartfelt song about his unwavering love and support for her, a way of giving her something she can turn to in difficult times, reminding her that he is always here for her, even when not near. A message of love, protection and light that is beautifully conveyed through his smooth, expressive vocals which are accompanied by intricate fingerpicked guitars nicely intertwined with steady drum beats, lush strings and cool rhythms that come…

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Three-time Grammy winner and Americana music luminary Lucinda Williams is a co-founder and namesake behind Lucinda’s, a new honky-tonk bar set to open in New York City. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Williams teamed with Brownie’s and Lakeside Lounge co-founder Laura McCarthy, as well as East Village bar manager and artist Kelley Swindall to open the new space at 169 Avenue A, where Brownie’s was previously located. “We are really excited to have a down-home, honky tonk country bar in the East Village,” McCarthy said in a statement. “There is some kind of magic for music in that…

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Earlier this year US President Donald Trump told the Federal Trade Commission that it should “rigorously enforce the BOTS Act”, which is the law that prohibits American ticket touts – or scalpers – from using special software to buy up tickets from primary ticketing sites. New court papers reveal that that “rigorous enforcement” is now very much underway, which is good news for those campaigning against ticket scalping within the music industry. Though maybe not for Live Nation’s Ticketmaster, which – despite calling for more regulation of ticket resale of late – is accused of endorsing scalping practices that the FTC…

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In a time where there is so much music out, it’s great to hear an artist not wasting any time getting you invested in the music. When you are able to hit play and instantly know you’re hearing someone that is above the pack. That is what you get from Tve Bandz on the new song “In It”. The production does a grand job of bringing a sound that is full of knock and major bass, to get your attention, as well as set the perfect tone for Tve Bandz artistry to flourish. His presence is commanding and impossible to…

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