On the eve of his seventh album Glory, Perfume Genius is preoccupied. He’s fixated on the things anyone with a wandering, creative and often self-destructive mind fixate on: his image, his body and the pervasive fear that the people he loves will die. That’s not to say Glory is melancholic and ruminative. Rather, it’s an elastic, open-hearted record that’s refreshingly more intent on flirting with life’s hardest questions than answering them. Perfume Genius, the stage name of Michael Hadreas, has … Continue reading “Perfume Genius Doesn’t Need To Answer Any Questions”
Jane Remover Comes In Hot
“La vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid,” wrote Pierre de Choderlos de Laclos, in his 1782 classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses. But the English version of the delicious phrase has been uttered in pop culture many times since, by everyone from Dorothy Parker to The Godfather’s Don Vito Corleone: “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” And while the chilling epithet may be true, retribution can come in many forms, and on the ferocious new Revengeseekerz, the electro-indie-digi-punk savant … Continue reading “Jane Remover Comes In Hot”
Cruz Beckham sets record straight on ‘feud’ between brothers Romeo and Brooklyn
Cruz Beckham (Middle) has defended Romeo Beckham (L) and Brooklyn Beckham (R) (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock) Cruz Beckham has rubbished rumours that his older brothers are in a feud. The 20-year-old, who is the son of footballer David Beckham and former Spice Girls chart-topper Victoria, has defended his older brothers Romeo Beckham, 22, and Brooklyn Beckham, 26, online. In a social media post, Romeo shared pictures from a holiday with his girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, 24. It has been rumoured by fans that Kim dated Brooklyn before … Continue reading “Cruz Beckham sets record straight on ‘feud’ between brothers Romeo and Brooklyn”
Hollywood star reveals he lost a vital body part during ‘intense’ sex act
Actor Adam DeVine (pictured with co-star Rebel Wilson in Pitch Perfect 2) has revealed a shocking sexual experience (Picture: Richard Cartwright/THA/Rex/Shutterstock) A star of the popular film franchise Pitch Perfect has revealed a startling story involving one of his body parts falling off while he was masturbating. Adam DeVine now 41, made the jaw-dropping revelation about how ‘one of the first times he masturbated’ as a boy, his pinky toe dropped off. Of course, there is pretty crucial context to … Continue reading “Hollywood star reveals he lost a vital body part during ‘intense’ sex act”
One of the worst video games ever made has just been re-released on PC
Yes, this is actually what the game looks like (Margarite Entertainment) Big Rigs: Over The Road Racing has made a comeback nobody wanted, but at least it looks like it works this time. The problem with video games being labelled as the worst ever made is that it makes people curious to try them out. Rather than being quickly forgotten, some are more famous than genuinely good titles and get remastered surprisingly often. We’ve seen it happen before, with the … Continue reading “One of the worst video games ever made has just been re-released on PC”
Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges taste funny so you don’t try to eat them
Have you ever tried licking a Switch cartridge? (Nintendo) Switch 2 cartridges are designed to taste so disgusting that you’ll spit them out, but you know people will try it anyway. Back when the original Nintendo Switch launched, it became something of a trend to lick the physical game cartridges, if not pop them in your mouth altogether. This was because Nintendo had deliberately coated the cartridges in a special agent that gave them a bitter taste and prevent small … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges taste funny so you don’t try to eat them”
Sequel to movie dubbed ‘better than Citizen Kane’ added to Netflix
Paddington in Peru is now streaming on Netflix (Picture: Studiocanal) Film fans rejoice as one of the most popular British film franchises in years has now had its most recent movie added to Netflix. After Paddington 2 was famously held in higher regard by its most ardent fans than Citizen Kane – traditionally seen as one of the best pieces of cinema ever produced – everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear returned last year for a third adventure. And now Paddington in … Continue reading “Sequel to movie dubbed ‘better than Citizen Kane’ added to Netflix”
Switch 1 won’t die as Nintendo admits not all fans can afford Switch 2
Will you be trading in your Switch 1 when the Nintendo Switch 2 comes out? (Nintendo) Although the Switch 2’s price tag is not necessarily its biggest problem, Nintendo has acknowledged that it’s too much for some people. The current console generation has been weird. Thanks to numerous factors, Sony and Microsoft couldn’t completely abandon the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for years, and even now plenty of developers continue to make games for the older systems. As such, despite … Continue reading “Switch 1 won’t die as Nintendo admits not all fans can afford Switch 2”
Katherine Ryan forced to edit gig following investigation into ‘unnamed’ comedian
Katherine Ryan has reportedly been forced to cut material in her comedy tour (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire) Katherine Ryan forced to edit gig following investigation into ‘unnamed’ comedian The comedian, 41, is currently on her Battleaxe tour which began last September and is taking place across the UK, ending in June. The comedian is known for her brutally honest commentary about social issues and her personal life, but according to fans, there has been a major shift in her material. … Continue reading “Katherine Ryan forced to edit gig following investigation into ‘unnamed’ comedian”
Blink-182 rocker Mark Hoppus reveals ‘awful’ date with famous actress
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus revealed one particluarly disappointing celebrity date (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella) Hollywood sparks some surprising couples, especially in the 90s, but love doesn’t always last, as Blink-182 legend Mark Hoppus confessed. The bassist, who was diagnosed with cancer three years ago, revealed he once went on a ‘tough’ date with Sabrina the Teenage Witch icon Melissa Joan Hart. The unlikely pair met at the Teen Choice Awards, according to Mark, 53, in his new book … Continue reading “Blink-182 rocker Mark Hoppus reveals ‘awful’ date with famous actress”