Nocturnal Entertainment, a film and television financier and production company, has officially launched following the sale of its first feature, “Play Dead,” to Netflix. Nocturnal Entertainment was built to support filmmakers, providing them with a technology-enabled creative suite, engaging with them early on in the creative process and staying closely involved throughout. Led by producers…
A driver plowed through a crowded pedestrian zone on Monday afternoon in central Leipzig, in eastern Germany, killing at least two people and hitting others, according to the city’s mayor. The mayor, Burkhard Jung, said that a person believed to be the driver had been arrested but that their motive had yet to be determined….
Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish musician best known for his lengthy stint as Santana’s vocalist, has died at the age of 79. Ligertwood’s wife and agent, Shawn Brogan, confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media over the weekend. She said Ligertwood died “peacefully in his sleep with his doggy Bobo by his side”…
Three people who were aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died of suspected infections of hantavirus, the World Health Organization said on Sunday, referring to a rare family of viruses carried by rodents. One case of the infection was confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said in a statement. There are five…
Bold choice to write a satire in 2026 is a sentiment I’ve come across more than once lately. Boldness is inherent in the act of writing satire, and always has been. But in the context of the present moment, what I take this to mean is that it is difficult, maybe impossible, to outdo for…
Across the United States some of the music industry’s legacy indie stores have been reporting their best day ever thanks to this year’s Record Store Day (RSD 2026) release line-up. As usual, Retail Track implemented the annual RSD store crawl on Saturday (April 18), visiting 10 stores that day to witness first-hand how RSD was performing. But…
Olivia Rodrigo gave a small Brooklyn crowd a major surprise Sunday night (April 26), popping up unannounced at a New York City open mic to perform her new single “Drop Dead.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The appearance took place at Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg, a low-key venue better known for showcasing…
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Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Twelve people were killed and dozens wounded when gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australian officials said. Following are…
Shorouk Express The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Two students are dead and at least nine others are injured after a gunman fired into a…
