A fashion doll by Mattel, launched 1959
Live reviews capture Metallica’s Glasgow stadium triumph and Interpol’s return with This Mirror Weighs a Ton, highlighting energy, set-pieces, and renewed ambition amidst a changing live-rock scene.
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows broad participation planned for July 4 celebrations in the United States, with strong patriotic displays and concerns about the country’s future. The survey indicates ongoing public interest in the 250th anniversary, while a notable minority plans not to celebrate.
The Odyssey remains a box-office hit amid heated debate over casting and authenticity, with supporters praising Nolan’s vision while critics argue about representation and woke culture.
Warner Bros. faces losing Barbie sequel rights if negotiations with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig fail by December; Mattel would regain control, forcing a fresh creative slate if legacy elements cannot be used.