Daily News

Indie rock duo The Kills have unveiled a powerful, electric rendition of Billie Eilish’s 2021 hit “Happier Than Ever,” set to feature on their upcoming EP Happier Girls , dropping this Friday. The dynamic pair, comprised of vocalist Alison Mosshart and guitarist Jamie Hince , originally debuted an acoustic version of the track during a Sirius XM taping in 2023, captivating audiences with their raw, soulful take on the somber single. In a recent press statement, Mosshart revealed that the idea for the studio recording was sparked by a conversation with Laurence Bell , founder of indie label Domino . Bell, after hearing the acoustic performance on the radio, encouraged the band to revisit the song with a more electric, rock-driven sound. “I’d always really dug ‘Happier Than Ever’ and found myself singing it around the house all the time,” Mosshart shared. “It seemed like a good choice since I loved it and loved singing it.” The Happier Girls EP will be released in both physical a...

On Thursday, Microsoft confirmed that its cloud-based productivity suite, which includes popular tools such as Word, Excel, and Teams, has fully recovered after a significant outage affected thousands of users. The disruption occurred earlier in the day, impacting connectivity to various Microsoft services. "We can confirm the issue impacting connectivity to Microsoft services is now mitigated," Microsoft said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). The outage was traced to a change within a third-party internet service provider's (ISP) "managed-environment," which caused widespread service interruptions. Fortunately, once the ISP reverted the change, Microsoft began to see signs of recovery. This incident follows a similar tech disruption nearly two months ago when a faulty software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike affected 8.5 million Windows devices, crippling essential services across industries such as airlines, banking, and healthcar...

  Sony Pictures Entertainment has unveiled the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance , marking the last entry in the Spider-Man spin-off trilogy. The nearly three-minute trailer gives fans a thrilling first look at Knull, the dark and powerful god of the symbiotes who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming film. Although the glimpse is brief, Knull’s imposing figure, seated on a throne with taloned fingers and long white hair, will be instantly recognizable to comic book fans familiar with the character. The trailer also showcases some of Venom’s new and unique transformations, including a fun moment featuring Venom as a fish. Viewers also catch more of the menacing Venom horse that was first teased in the previous trailer. These quirky forms add excitement to what promises to be a climactic film in the trilogy. "In Venom: The Last Dance , Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s most iconic and complex characters, for the final installment of the trilogy," reads the ...

Early Thursday morning, an earthquake struck near Malibu, shaking much of Southern California. The quake, initially reported as a magnitude 5.1, was later downgraded to 4.7. It occurred at 7:28 a.m., with a depth of approximately seven miles. Shaking was felt in a wide range of areas including Malibu, Hermosa Beach, La Mirada, Anaheim, Santa Monica, the Hollywood Hills, and parts of the San Fernando Valley. Aftershocks ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 in magnitude have followed the quake, with more expected in the coming hours and days. Fortunately, there have been no reports of significant damage or injuries so far. Standard safety protocols have been put in place, such as slowing down the trains on the Los Angeles Metro system to check for any potential damage. This is a routine procedure whenever an earthquake occurs. Southern California has experienced several recent earthquakes, including a magnitude 5.2 quake near Bakersfield. Though none have caused major damage, seismologists like ...

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart made a dramatic return to Monday Night Raw, and Canadian wrestler Sami Zayn found himself caught in the middle of an intense feud between Hart and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. This marked a thrilling and emotional moment for Zayn, who has long idolized Hart. The September 9 episode of WWE Raw, held in Calgary, Alberta, was electrified by Hart's surprise appearance. The crowd was buzzing as Hart went head-to-head with Gunther, who threw a provocative comment at Hart to escalate the situation. This confrontation prompted Sami Zayn to step in. Zayn, who was visibly emotional, shared his feelings: “You caught me at a really strange time because I’m feeling emotional, to be honest. I’m wearing this jersey not because I’m a Flames fan, but to honor Johnny Gaudreau, who tragically passed away. It makes you reflect on your time here and what you do with it. To share the ring with [Bret Hart], who was my hero growing up, in Calgary is incredibly s...

New York City was abuzz during Fashion Week when Madonna, the Queen of Pop, made a surprise appearance at the Luar runway show, just months after Beyoncé’s unexpected visit. The star stole the spotlight as she sat front row, injecting extra excitement into the already glamorous event. Madonna arrived just before the show at Rockefeller Plaza, igniting curiosity and whispers among attendees. "Is that really Madonna?" many wondered as the iconic singer made her entrance with her signature flair. It was indeed the pop legend, enjoying a return to the public eye after a challenging 2024. Madonna’s health has been a concern lately, and she admitted that over the summer, she wasn’t sure she would survive the season. But here she was, back in full force. Her fashion choice for the Luar show was bold, as expected. She wore a short-sleeved camel trench coat with structured shoulders, black latex gloves, oversized sunglasses, and thigh-high leather boots. A large Luar bag complete...