‘Nobody understands what I’m trying to do, not even me’: voice of Minions says Writer and director Pierre Coffin has provided the voice for the Minions since their film debut in 2010. Evening Standard · Jul 1
TV tonight: the season finale of a gloomily gripping Welsh drama Has reporter Sian Reese-Williams uncovered the truth about Llŷr’s death? Plus Jack Thorne-penned Enola Holmes returns. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Met Police to re-examine student's death in King's Cross hotel room after admitting failings in investigation Edward Cornes, 19, was found dead in a hotel room in King’s Cross less than 48 hours after being dropped off for university Evening Standard · Jun 29
“I said, ‘But Ed’s still alive. He’s still making amazing records. He’s still on tour. What guitar player would ever try to imitate him while he’s still working?’”: Joe Satriani recalls being approached by David Lee Roth for a Van Halen cover band Satch may be filling Van Halen’s shoes during the Sammy Hagar-led Best of All Worlds tour, but he was reluctant for decades to play the legendary guitarist’s parts Guitar World · Jun 25
This is Jonas Vingegaard's support squad for the Tour de France, as Visma-Lease a Bike confirm line-up Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson selected as key lieutenants while team unveil Davide Piganzoli as Wout van Aert replacement Cycling News · Jun 23
Marion Kozak obituary Feminist, teacher and socialist campaigner who fought hard for children’s rights The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
The World Cup viewed from afar is more like ambient noise – a far cry from working at it Covering a tournament, my smartwatch showed my heart rate was 10-20 beats above normal. How luxurious to half-watch The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
"I thought it was the lamest song I ever wrote in my life. It took me six months before I worked up the nerve to show the guys." The story of the Van Halen classic written to mock punk and embraced by the punk rockers Producer Ted Templeman says Van Halen's Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love is his favourite song from all those he's worked on Metal Hammer · Jun 17
Church of Sweden launches inquiry into PM's wife over unspecified ethical concerns The Lutheran Church of Sweden, which has some 5.4 million members in a country of 10.6 million, formally separated from the Swedish state in 2000. Euronews · Jun 16
Jack Doohan on his first Le Mans, driving LMP2 cars, and life away from F1 Just over a year on from his Alpine Formula 1 demotion, Haas reserve driver Jack Doohan is participating in his first Le Mans 24 Hours, as part of a full-time LMP2 programme with Nielsen Racing. In his only media appearance so far this Le Mans week, Doohan told Motorsport –… Motorsport · Jun 13
“Ed’s own techs said the only person that could help was this girl outta Nashville. Joe called me and said, ‘Apparently I should be talking to you’”: How Joe Satriani found the amp builder for his dream Eddie Van Halen tone Satriani needed an amp with exacting specifications for the Best of All Worlds tour – and he got more than he bargained for Guitar World · Jun 11
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding: The Staggering Truth Behind the 1,000-Plus Person Guest List Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a 1,000-plus guest wedding at Madison Square Garden, with insiders claiming the pair 'hated the idea' of leaving anyone off the list. International Business Times UK · Jun 8
The Lumix L10 'compact camera' is anything but compact. What on earth was Panasonic thinking? Panasonic is aiming for a viral hit with its latest fixed-lens camera. But isn’t it a bit of a misnomer to call it 'compact'? Digital Camera World · Jun 6
You be the judge: should my partner get rid of her old dishcloths and sponges? Charles and Alice have reconnected in their 60s, but he finds her soggy sponges foul, while she says his ashtrays are worse. You tell us who is giving you that sinking feeling The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
Bored Panda · Jun 2 33 Creepy Photos That People Can’t Believe Someone Took The internet has become a repository for all kinds of eerie finds, from mysterious scenes to photos that seem wrong in ways that are hard to describe. These images showcase some of the unsettling moments that people felt compelled to share with others.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 My Only Boy by Rosa Rankin-Gee review – a darkly funny near-future dystopia A surprising romance is set against a backdrop of climate crisis, political instability and corporate corruption in this bleak but witty novel
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Caroline Kennedy pays tribute to daughter Tatiana Schlossberg for first time since her death Granddaughter of the late JFK died from terminal cancer in December
Guitar World · Jun 1 “If you think this is a bunch of throwaway crap to suck the dollar out of poor, unsuspecting Van Halen fans, it’s not”: Eddie Van Halen’s soon-to-be-released recordings are going to blow you away, according to Steve Lukather The highly anticipated project could be the ultimate Eddie Van Halen honor record
The Independent UK · May 31 Rafael Jodar leaves French Open ball girl hanging after viral moment The Spanish teenager was involved in another mix-up with a ball kid, two days after he had to clarify that he did not push a child
The Independent UK · May 28 Burnham positions himself as the reformed Blairite – but will that work in Makerfield? NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the contradictory nature of Andy Burnham’s response to Tony Blair
Sports Illustrated · May 27 The Sweet Reason Why Freddie Freeman Is Now Contemplating Retirement Timeline It’s been a tough season for Freeman since the birth of his daughter London last month.
Guitar World · May 26 “He had an electric guitar, and his mom wouldn’t let him plug into the amp”: David Lee Roth fights tears as he recalls his partnership with Eddie Van Halen The singer spoke of the touching “full circle” moment that bookmarked their final chapter together
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Thursday news quiz: Eurovision winners, Tesla swimmers and Strictly zingers Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
Metal Hammer · May 19 “People say they hate them, that they’re ruining metal, but it’s not a battle. They mean a lot to people, so why is that a bad thing?”: What happened when we met Sleep Token’s fans at the biggest show of the masked cult’s career Last year, we descended upon the Download festival field and got to know the rabid following behind the metal sensation
The Guardian - UK · May 15 Andy Alaszewski obituary Other lives: Social scientist whose research examined the relationship between health and society