Sky is retiring Sky One as a channel in September with new Sky Showcase and Sky Max channels on the way to replace them. Sky One has run its course - the home of The Simpsons has its origins in 1982, years before Sky TV’s main launch in 1989. The channel will be replaced by Sky Showcase on the Sky guide - Sky says this is its new flagship channel....

Last year, the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) mandated that music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and more would need to payouthigher royalties to musicians. This new ruling meant that the major streaming services would need to pay as much as 44 per cent more in royalty fees. Earlier this year, Google, Amazon and Spotify set out toappeal the rulingstating that the decision would harm “both music licensees and copyright owners”....

With all of thebox officerecordsStar Wars: The Force Awakenshas broken so far, many are expecting this sci-fi adventure to continue dominating its competition well into the month of January. The final weekend of the year didn’t provide much competition for directorJ.J. Abrams' blockbuster, withThe Hateful Eightexpanding nationwide, but no other movies opening in wide release. As predicted,Star Wars: The Force Awakensretained the top spot for a third weekend in a row, with an estimated $88....

Tana Mongeau says Noah Beck or Vinnie Hacker hooked up with A-list celebrity Tana Mongeau dished on a “crazy” rumor she heard about either Noah Beck or Vinnie Hacker possibly hooking up with a celebrity… and fans are freaking out. Noah BeckandVinnie Hackerare two of Gen Z’s top male influencers. Both rose to fame primarily on TikTok, although Beck often vlogs his travels abroad on YouTube, while Hacker is adedicated streamer on Twitch....

Threads Rolls Out Analytics to All Users: Here’s What You Can Track Instagram introduced the Threads analytics feature back in August 2024. You could check metrics like post views, replies, and follower growth at the time. However, Threads’ analytics was limited to select users during its initial rollout. Now, Meta hasmade Threads analytics availableto everybody. So, here’s everything you need to know to use analytics on Threads, the metrics you can track, and its limitations....

Developer Hotta Studio announced at Gamescom their recently released MMORPG Tower of Fantasy will be an expansion update, adding new area, mounts, bosses and a mirror city. Tower of Fantasy 2.0 Update Vera Announced; New Locations, Mounts, Bosses and More The update for Tower of Fantasy was teased atGamescomthis week, giving a sneak peek at the new area that introduces Vera and the city Mirroria. Other new additions with the update will include new bosses, mounts and more in the Vera 2....

Before his tragic passing, Chadwick Boseman was due to lead aWhat If…?spinoff series centered on the Star-Lord variant of T’Challa, it has been revealed. Marvel’s animated anthology series, What If…?, is a peculiar addition to the MCU, with many wondering how much the Disney+ series will affect the franchise as a whole, or whether it will branch off to create almost a sub-franchise of its own. Well, according to director Bryan Andrews, the latter was very much the plan where Boseman’s Star-Lord is concerned, with his role in the mainWhat If…?...

Says He Who Seeks Stones is a World Quest that can be accepted from Muning at the entrance of The Chasm in Liyue after completing theSurreptitious Seven-Star Seal Sundering. He will ask you to collect three Archaic Stones, which can be found in The Chasm above-ground. However, speaking to him two more times after the World Quest will prompt him to ask for three more Archaic stones each time in exchange for Primogem rewards....

Quick Links Collecting all evidence inLife is Strange: Double Exposureis difficult to do during your first playthrough as some clues are hard to spot. Thankfully, we know where every piece of evidence can be found in Chapters 1 and 2. Where to Find Evidence in Chapter 1 In one scene, you’ll talk to Yasmin about her loss in her office. This is when you first explore Caledon University’s grounds. After talking to the President, go to the Fine Arts Building (otherwise known as the FAB)....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Method acting is easy on no one. The dangers of it have been advertised almost ritualistically but the outcome of method acting is also one that none can deny to be impactful. From Joaquin Phoenix to Christian Bale, there are actors who have proven time and again just how wonderful the outlook towards acting can be....

10 Of The Best JDM Engines For Your Project Car From high-revving four-cylinder buzzers to turbocharged beasts, there is a Japanese domestic market (JDM) engine for everyone. Known for their reliability and engineering ingenuity, Japanese engines own the tuning culture, save for perhaps GM’s special LS family of V8 small blocks. You will see them in tuned BMWs and Ferraris. They are an integral part of drifting and racing in general....

Rolling Stone, Esquire, The Guardian, and TV Guide all hailThe Sopranosas the greatest television series of all time. Themob family dramais rightly credited with kicking off a golden age of television, as it paved the way forBreaking Bad,Mad Men,House Of Cards, and so much more prestige TV. Who can forget Carmela, Sil, Paulie, Christopher, Adriana, Big Pussy, and of course,Tony Soprano, the family patriarch played with charm, pathos, and brute force by the late, greatJames Gandolfini?...

2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge Review: Plug-In Hybrid Luxury SUV Still Holds A Wildcard TheXC90 marked a turning point for Volvo back in 2015, and the 2023 XC90 Recharge is arguably the three-row SUV’s “final boss” form. Promising a blend of Scandinavian comfort, plug-in hybrid electrification, and genuine performance, for the moment this “Ultimate” trim family hauler is the flagship of the automaker’s line-up. Volvo’s big, all-electric SUV is coming, of course....