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Today in the World Countries
- Good Friday is being celebrated in Mexico, Peru
- Labour Day is being celebrated in Dominican Republic
- Showa Day is being celebrated in Japan
- People born on this day are Taurus as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- London court sentences retired tennis star Boris Becker to 2-1/2 years in prison for hiding assets during bankruptcy proceedings.
- DEATHS
- David Birney, American stage and screen actor (Bridget Loves Bernie; St Elsewhere,1982-83), who died of Alzheimer's disease at 83.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Crush is released. An aspiring young artist joins her high school track team and later discovers what real love feels like when she finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate.
- Anaïs in Love is released. A spirited young woman (Anaïs Demoustier) falls in love with the novelist wife of the man with whom she’s having an affair.
- Vortex is released. Presented in split screen, Vortex tells the story of an aging couple in a Paris apartment. As the mother (Françoise Lebrun) faces advancing dementia, the father (Dario Argento) tries to care for her while dealing with his own declining health, and their son (Alex Lutz) does his best in spite of his own significant personal problems.
- MOVIES: NR
- Hatching is released. 12-year-old Tinja is desperate to please her mother, a woman obsessed with presenting the image of a perfect family. One night, Tinja finds a strange egg. What hatches is beyond belief.
- MOVIES: R
- Firebird is released. Based on a true story during the Cold War, Firebird is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base in Estonia during late 1970’s Communist rule. Sergey (Tom Prior), a soulful, young soldier who dreams of becoming an actor in Moscow, is counting the days until his military service ends. His life turned upside down when he locks eyes with Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), a sexy, enigmatic ace fighter pilot newly assigned to his base. Driven by their undeniable attraction, Sergey and Roman navigate the precarious line between love and friendship at a time when Soviet men in uniform caught having a sexual affair was met with the severest punishment. As their friendship grows into love, the men risk their freedom and their lives to be together in the face of an all-seeing Soviet regime.
- Memory is released. Alex Lewis (Liam Neeson) is an expert assassin with a reputation for discreet precision. Caught in a moral quagmire, Alex refuses to complete a job that violates his code and must quickly hunt down and kill the people who hired him before they and FBI agent Vincent Serra (Guy Pearce) find him first. Alex is built for revenge but, with a memory that is beginning to falter, he is forced to question his every action, blurring the line between right and wrong.
- The Aviary is released. Two women's desperately try to escape the clutches of Skylight, an insidious cult. Lured in by the promise of "freedom"in the isolated desert campus called "The Aviary", Jillian (Malin Akerman) and Blair (Lorenzo Izzo) join forces to escape in hopes of real freedom. Consumed by fear and paranoia, they can't shake the feeling that they are being followed by the cult's leader, Seth (Chris Messina), a man as seductive as he is controlling. The more distance the pair gains from the cult, the more Seth holds control of their minds. With supplies dwindling and their senses failing, Jillian and Blair are faced with a horrifying question: how do you run from an enemy who lives inside your head?
- TV SERIES
- Ten Percent: Season 1 is released. The agents and assistants at a small London talent agency juggle their personal and professional lives in this comedy series based on the French series Call My Agent!
- Shining Girls: Season 1 is released. Kirby Mazrachi (Elisabeth Moss) teams with reporter Dan Velazquez (Wagner Moura) to identify her attacker after she learns a murder case resembles the assault she suffered years ago in this drama based on The Shining Girls novel by Lauren Beukes.
- Ozark: Season 4.5 is released. The final seven episodes of the last season of the drama created by Bill Dubuque.
- ALBUMS
- Palomino was released by Miranda Lambert. The latest full-length release for country singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert features a guest appearance from The B-52's.
- Profound Mysteries was released by Röyksopp. The first full-length release in eight years for Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp features guest appearances from Alison Goldfrapp, Beki Mari, Pixx, and Susanne Sundfør.
- Mahal was released by Toro y Moi. The seventh full-length studio release for Chaz Bear as Toro y Moi features guest appearances from Salami Rose Joe Louis, The Mattson 2, and Sofie.
- LP.8 was released by Kelly Lee Owens. The latest full-length release for Welsh electronic artist Kelly Lee Owens was created in Oslo with Lasse Marhaug.
- Two Ribbons was released by Let's Eat Grandma. The third full-length release for the British duo Let's Eat Grandma was produced with David Wrench.
- Emotional Eternal was released by Melody's Echo Chamber. The third full-length release for French artist Melody's Echo Chamber was produced by Dungen's Reine Fiske and The Amazing's Fredrik Swahn.
- Forgiveness was released by Girlpool. The fourth full-length release for Los Angeles indie pop duo Girlpool was produced by Yves Rothman.
- I Dont Know Who Needs to Hear This... was released by Tomberlin. The second full-length release for singer-songwriter Sarah Beth Tomberlin was recorded over two weeks in Brooklyn with producer and engineer Phil Weinrobe.
- I NEVER LIKED YOU was released by Future. The latest full-length release for Atlanta rapper Future features guest appearances from Drake, EST Gee, Gunna, Kodak Black, Tems, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
- Alpha Games was released by Bloc Party. The first full-length studio release in six years for British indie rock band Bloc Party was produced by Nick Launay and Adam Greenspan.
- Blue Water Road was released by Kehlani. The third full-length studio release for R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani features guest appearances from Ambré, Justin Bieber, Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, and Thundercat.
- Zeit was released by Rammstein. When Rammstein's tour was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they started writing and recording this eighth studio release during the lockdowns.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Nintendo Switch Sports for Switch is released. Swing, kick, spike, and bowl your way to victory in a sports collection that will get the whole family moving. Get moving* with Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, and Chambara (Swordplay) using Joy-Con™ controllers! Controls are intuitive, so you can hit the court (or lanes, or field, or arena) and get started. With controlled motions you can curve your bowling ball, add spin to a tennis shot, or even use a Joy-Con with the Leg Strap accessory to kick the ball in a Soccer Shootout. Family and friends can join in on the fun on the same system** or online***. Plus a seventh sport is planned to be added via a free update this fall; get ready to Golf!****Play online and face opponents near and far to earn in-game rewards or aim for the Pro LeagueFace off against opponents worldwide and strive to reach the Pro League in every sport. As you play online*** in random matchmaking, redeem points you earn for in-game rewards like outfits, sports accessories, gear, and much more for your avatar. The selection of items will rotate each week, so check back and see what’s in stock!Play with friends and family in the same room or across the worldBowl, spike, and duel with friends in all 6 sports! Pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend** for some 1v1,2v2, or a free-for-all that will get everyone moving. In Bowling, all players can bowl simultaneously—no waiting for your turn. Play each game online***, or team up with a friend on the same system to take on opponents near and far in team sports like Volleyball and Tennis.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Brazil's official COVID-19 pandemic death toll passes 400,000, with daily fatalities at 3,000, down from 4,000.
- British drummer John Hinch died age 73. He was the drummer in an early line-up of heavy metal band Judas Priest..
- World's longest pedestrain bridge at 516 metres (1,700 feet) opens inside northern Portugal's Arouca Geopark.
- DEATHS
- Zhang Enhua, Chinese soccer defender (65 caps; Dalian Wanda FC, Grimsby Town), who died from cardiac arrest at 48.
- Anne Buydens, Film Producer.
- Courtney Hall, American NFL center (San Diego Chargers), who died at 52.
- Billie Hayes [Brosch], American stage, film, and television actress Li'l Abner - "Mammy Yokum" ; Witchiepoo), who died at 96.
- Johnny Crawford, American actor (The Mickey Mouse Club; The Rifleman - "Mark"), singer (" Sandy"), and bandleader (JCO), who died at 75.
- Pierce Fulton, American electronic dance music DJ and record producer (" Runaway" ; "Better Places"), who died at 28.
- Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, Queen of the Zulu nation, who died a month after becoming regent at 65.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Things Heard & Seen is released. A Manhattan couple moves to a historic hamlet in the Hudson Valley and come to discover that their marriage has a sinister darkness, one that rivals their new home’s history.
- TV SERIES
- Yasuke: Season 1 is released. Yasuke (voiced by LaKeith Stanfield), the first African samurai, is tasked with protecting a young girl from warlords and dark magic in this anime set in an alternate feudal Japan created by LeSean Thomas.
- GAMING: PC
- Total War: Rome Remastered for PC is released. Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
- Star Wars Pinball VR for PC is released. For the first time ever, Star Wars Pinball surrounds us in virtual reality! Star Wars Pinball VR collects 8 AMAZING TABLES:The Mandalorian Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryStar Wars RebelsMasters of the ForceClassic Collectibles The fully customizable FAN CAVE houses your "virtual"pinball table and items you earn. TOTAL IMMERSION MODE allows you to experience everything at table level. 360-DEGREE MINIGAMES surround you with iconic Star Wars set pieces.
- Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager for PC is released. Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Management and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon master by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!
- Insurmountable for PC is released. Confront various terrains as a lonely mountaineer and endure the countless dangers of climbing! Many tough decisions await you in a risky environment. Make your way up and down the mountain, overcoming insurmountable heights.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Fly Together! for Switch is released. Fly TOGETHER! is a multiplayer game of explosive airplane action that will challenge your inner air traffic controller. The sequel to the award winning Conduct TOGETHER! takes players to the skies in a race against time to bring passengers safely to their destination by drawing flight paths and avoiding collisions in increasingly challenging action-puzzles. Fly Solo or hand a Joy-Con™ to your friends and co-pilot through an expansive campaign. Complete contracts, upgrade your airport and collect a growing fleet of airplanes.Fly against your friends in hectic up-to-8-player battles: throw meteors, invoke tornadoes or drop a giant cake on your opponents. The pilot who gets the most passengers safely to their destination wins.Here’s some rad things in this game• Pilot planes in a beautiful 3D world with handheld, stick and motion controls.• Simple and intuitive gameplay for everyone• Seamlessly shift between single and multiplayer. Play as the solo pilot or pass the Joy-Con™ to friends for up to 8 players• Transport passengers, earn coins and unlock new airplanes• Progress through exotic islands with unique themes• Fantastic soundtrack by composer Mikkel Gemzøe• From the Award winning team that brought you Conduct TOGETHER!
- POLITICS
- US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visit former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter at the Carters’ home in Plains, Georgia; Carter (96) did not attend the Biden's inauguration due to health concerns.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- UK official death toll reaches 26,000 deaths from COVID-19 pandemic as care home and community deaths included.
- US GDP falls 4.8% for the financial quarter, officially ending the country's growth streak. Worst contraction since 2008..
- Fire at an Icheon warehouse, South Korea, kills 38.
- A mile-wide asteroid named 1998 OR2 passes within 3.9 million miles of Earth.
- DEATHS
- Denis Goldberg, South African anti-apartheid activist (convicted alongside Mandela), who died at 87.
- Jill Gascoine, British pioneering TV actress (The Gentle Touch), who died at 83.
- Irrfan Khan, Indian film producer & actor (Paan Singh Tomar, Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi), who died of cancer at 53.
- Janis Lusis, Latvian athlete (Olympic gold men's javelin 1968, silver 1972, bronze 1968), who died at 80.
- Maj Sjowall, Swedish writer (Martin Beck crime novels), who died at 84.
- Trevor Cherry, English soccer defender (27 caps; Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Bradford City) and manager (Bradford City), who died at 72.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- A Secret Love is released. A Secret Love tells an incredible love story between Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, whose relationship spans nearly seven decades. Terry played in the women’s professional baseball league, inspiring the hit movie A League Of Their Own. But the film did not tell the real-life story of the women who remained closeted for most of their lives. This documentary follows Terry and Pat back to when they met for the first time, through their professional lives in Chicago, coming out to their conservative families and grappling with whether or not to get married. Facing the hardships of aging and illness, their love proves resilient as they enter the home stretch.
- TV SERIES
- Normal People: Season 1 is released. Set in Ireland, the complicated relationship between the wealthy bur lonely Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal), the son of her family's house cleaner, begins in secret as teenagers but everything changes once at Trinity College in this 12-episode limited series based on Sally Rooney's novel of the same name.
- GAMING: PC
- Legends of Runeterra for PC is released. Face off in dynamic, alternating combat full of opportunities to adapt and outplay. Make your move, but be ready to react, because your opponent has a plan of their own. It all comes down to this—can you outwit them and win?
- Dread Nautical for PC is released. Zen Studios welcomes you aboard a cruise liner called the Hope for one of the most unique gaming experiences on Apple Arcade. A tactical turn-based RPG with rogue-like elements, Dread Nautical combines immersive gameplay with a cartoonish — yet captivatingly eerie — tone.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- SNK Gals' Fighters for Switch is released. Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what little girls are made of... NOT! It's time for the ladies to show who's boss in this superb all-girls fighting fantasy! Eight fabulous femme fatales to choose from and five different game modes! Use Super Attacks and collect and trade special items!
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Sports Illustrated features a muslim model Halima Aden in a Burkini for the first time in their swimsuit edition.
- Over 300 people declared to have died through overwork in Indonesia's one-day election on April 17th, with over 2,000 fallen sick.
- Islamic State releases video showing leader Bakr al-Baghdadi for first time in five years.
- BIRTHS
- Nova Grace Prince, Instagram Star, born in Houston, TX.
- DEATHS
- Les Murray, Poet.
- Razvan Ciobanu, Fashion Designer.
- John Singleton, American director and screenwriter (Boyz in the Hood), who died of a stroke at 51.
- Carlo Mario Abate, Race Car Driver.
- GAMING: PC
- MORDHAU for PC is released. MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
- SPORTS
- Gino Marchetti, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (Pro Bowl x 11), who died of pneumonia at 93.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Animated series "The Simpsons" surpasses "Gunsmoke" 's 635-episode count to have highest episode count of any series on TV.
- Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal equals his Open-era record for most wins at the same event (11 Monte Carlo) with his 11th Barcelona ATP title.
- UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd resigns amid immigration scandal involving the Windrush generation.
- DEATHS
- Robert Mandan, American actor best known for his role as Chester Tate in US sitcom "Soap", who died at 86.
- Lester James Peries, Director.
- Lil Lonnie, Rapper.
- SPORTS
- Sweden's official Twitter account confirms Swedish meatballs actually originated in Turkey.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- 3 tornadoes hit south east of Dallas, Texas, killing 5.
- WEDDINGS
- Actress Carlson Young weds Foster the People member and producer Isom Innis in Fort Worth, Texas.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Canadian musician Drake releases "Views", his 4th studio album.
- Fifteen of Prince's albums made it into the UK chart as fans rushed to buy his music following his sudden death. Six were in the top 40 with The Very Best Of, Ultimate and Purple Rain at two, three and four..
- Iranian run-off elections give moderates and reforms a majority in parliament.
- " H.O.L.Y" single released by Florida Georgia Line (Billboard Song of the Year 2016).
- " Views" 4th studio album by Drake is released.
- DEATHS
- Don White, Race Car Driver.
- Dmytro Hnatyuk, Ukrainian baritone (1951-88), opera director State Opera,1975-88), and parliamentarian, who died at 91.
- MOVIES: APRIL 29 2016
- Fassbinder: To Love Without Demands is released. This documentary is based on lengthy film interviews that Braad Thomsen shot with Fassbinder in the 1970’s, which have never been published.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Dough is released. Curmudgeonly widower Nat Dayan (Jonathan Pryce) clings to his way of life as a Kosher bakery shop owner in London’s East End. Understaffed, Nat reluctantly enlists the help of teenager Ayyash (Jerome Holder), who has a secret side gig selling marijuana to help his immigrant mother make ends meet. When Ayyash accidentally drops his stash into the mixing dough, the challah starts flying off the shelves and an unlikely friendship forms between the old Jewish baker and his young Muslim apprentice. Dough is a warmhearted and humorous story about overcoming prejudice and finding redemption in unexpected places.
- The Man Who Knew Infinity is released. Based on the untold story of one of the greatest minds of his generation, The Man Who Knew Infinity charts the incredible life of Srinivasa Ramanujan (Dev Patel), whose genius for mathematics takes him from the slums of India to Cambridge University in the early 20th-century. Spurred on by his mentor G. H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons), Ramanujan overcomes racism and the rigidity of academia to revolutionize the field with his startlingly original theorems, which he attributes to divine inspiration. [IFC Films]
- L'Attesa (The Wait) is released. In Sicily, Anna (Juliette Binoche) is meeting her son Giuseppe’s French girlfriend, Jeanne (Lou de Laa^ge), in the lead up to Easter festivities. Young and enchanting, Jeanne arrived with excitement before Giuseppe, whose continued delays and lack of presence cast a dark, mysterious shadow over the household. Why is Giuseppe not here and when will he appear? As Anna and Jeanne wait, they grow closer than either imagined they would, despite the secrets they’re harboring from one another.
- Older Than Ireland is released. Older Than Ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish men and women aged 100 or over.
- Viktoria is released. Viktoria follows three generations of women in the final years of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria and the early years of the transition to democracy. The film focuses on reluctant mother Boryana and her daughter, Viktoria, who in one of the film’s surreal, magical touches is born without an umbilical cord. Though unwanted by her mother, Viktoria is named the country’s Baby of the Decade, and is showered with gifts and attention until the disintegration of the East Bloc. Despite throwing their worlds off balance, the resulting political changes also allow for the possibility of reconciliation.
- Viva is released. Jesus (Héctor Medina) is a hairdresser for a troupe of drag performers in Havana, but dreams of being a performer. When he finally gets his chance to be on stage, a stranger emerges from the crowd and punches him in the face. The stranger is his father Angel, a former boxer, who has been absent from his life for 15 years. As father and son clash over their opposing expectations of each other, Viva becomes a love story as the men struggle to understand one another and become a family again. [Magnolia Pictures]
- MOVIES: PG
- Ratchet & Clank is released. Two unlikely heroes struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. Ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy “lombax” who has grown up alone on a backwater planet with no family of his own. Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. When the two stumble upon a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a team of colorful heroes called The Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy. Along the way, they will learn about heroism, friendship, and the importance of discovering one’s own identity.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Mother's Day is released. This celebration of mothers everywhere invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day.
- MOVIES: R
- Keanu is released. Clarence and Rell (Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele) are cousins who live in the city but are far from streetwise. When Rell’s beloved kitten, Keanu, is catnapped, the hopelessly straight-laced pair must impersonate ruthless killers in order to infiltrate a street gang and retrieve the purloined feline. But the incredibly adorable kitten becomes so coveted that the fight over his custody creates a gang war, forcing our two unwitting heroes to take the law into their own hands.
- Papa: Hemingway in Cuba is released. Miami journalist Denne Bart Petitclerc (Giovanni Ribisi) is befriended by Ernest Hemingway (Adrian Sparks) and witnesses Hemingway's decline into depression and alcoholism during the Cuban revolution.
- The Family Fang is released. Adult siblings Baxter (Jason Bateman) and Annie (Nicole Kidman), scarred from an unconventional upbringing, return to their family home after an unlikely accident. When their parents (Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett) — performance artists famous for elaborate public hoaxes — suddenly go missing under troubling circumstances, Baxter and Annie investigate. Unsure whether it’s foul play or just another elaborate ruse, nothing can prepare them for what they discover.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- Special Correspondents is released. A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.
- ALBUMS
- Sept 5th was released by dvsn. The debut full-length release for the duo of producer Paul Jefferies (aka Nineteen85) and Daniel Daley features contributions from Adam Feeney, Majid Al Maskati of Majid Jordan, Stephen Kozmeniuk, and Noah '40' Shebib.
- The Impossible Kid was released by Aesop Rock. The seventh full-length solo studio release for the indie rap artist was self-produced.
- The Ship was released by Brian Eno. The latest solo release was inspired by the Titanic and features experiments with "three dimensional recording techniques."
- Paging Mr. Proust was released by The Jayhawks. The ninth full-length release for the Minneapolis alt-country band was co-produced by R.E.M guitarist Peter Buck and Tucker Martine.
- Nonagon Infinity was released by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. The eighth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock group was created to flow seamlessly to each following track and be able to be played in a infinite loop.
- Konono No.1 Meets Batida was released by Konono No. 1. The Congolese band worked with producer Batida for its fifth full-length release.
- Last Evenings on Earth was released by Melt Yourself Down. This is the second full-length studio release for the London-based group led by Kushal Gaya.
- Luck or Magic was released by Britta Phillips. The debut full-length solo release for the Ultrababyfat and Luna, and Dean & Britta band member features five original and five cover songs.
- Dolls Of Highland was released by Kyle Craft. The debut full-length release for the Louisiana-born singer-songwriter was self-recorded and mixed by Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel of The Helio Sequence.
- Everything at Once was released by Travis. The eighth full-length studio release for the Scottish rock band features a guest appearance by Josephine Oniyama.
- VIEWS was released by Drake. Originally titled Views From The 6, the fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from Kyla, Pimp C, Popcaan, and Wizkid.
- Waltzed in from the Rumbling was released by Plants and Animals. The fourth full-length release for the Canadian indie rock trio band features guest appearances from Emma Baxter, Caroline Desilets, Katie Moore, and Adéle Trottier-Rivard.
- White Hot Moon was released by Pity Sex. The second full-length release for the Michigan alternative rock band was produced by Will Yip.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Paranautical Activity for Xbox One is released. Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- German Measles is declared eradicated from North and South America - 1st world region to do so.
- Indonesia executes 8 prisoners, including 7 foreigners, for drug offences at Besi Prison on the island of Nusakambangan.
- DEATHS
- Jean Nidetch, American businesswoman and founder of Weight Watchers, who died at 91.
- Gus Linder, Race Car Driver.
- Calvin Peete, American golfer (12 PGA Tour titles), who died of lung cancer at 71.
- Brian Sedgemore, British MP (Labour Party 1974-79 and 1983-2005), who died at 78.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Soul Boys of the Western World is released. Relive the music, fashion, and spirit of the 1980s via the incredible saga of the rise, fall, and comeback of New Wave legends Spandau Ballet. From the streets of working class London to the top of the pop charts, Spandau Ballet conquered the airwaves in the 80s with international hits like “True” and “Gold.” But the behind-the-scenes story was just as compelling, as the band overcame ego clashes and a bitter breakup to reunite triumphantly for their current tour. Featuring never-before-seen home movies, archival footage, and interviews with the band, Soul Boys of the Western World is a captivating chronicle of the rollercoaster ride of fame and an awesomely retro time capsule of the sounds and styles of an unforgettable decade. [IFC Films]
- MOVIES: PG13
- Iris is released. Iris pairs legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life's sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. [Magnolia Pictures]
- TV SERIES
- The Casual Vacancy: Season 1 is released. The miniseries based on J.K. Rowling's non-Harry Potter novel is set in the English village of Pagford where parish council chairman Howard Mollison (Michael Gambon) battles Barry Fairbrother (Rory Kinnear) over turning the charity Sweetlove House into a spa. When Barry dies suddenly, a heated election exposes the secrets of many of the villagers.
- GAMING: PC
- The Weaponographist for PC is released. Play as Doug McGrave, famous demon hunter for hire. Highest level, bestest gear, ruggedly handsome, and unrepentant jerk. For refusing to aid one stinking demon-infested town, you are immediately and deservedly cursed. Your powers, your wealth, and your weapons Poof! Gone.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Project Root for Xbox One is released. Ending Demetrio Watts is in the hands of a group of unknowns. Depends on Arcturus. The classic choot-em-'up scenario.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- David Gilmour, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr and Radiohead's Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway all signed an open letter, published by The Guardian, to keep musical instruments available to UK prisoners. Spearheaded by Billy Bragg, the singer-songwriter founded an "independent initiative"called Jail Guitar Doors in 2007 to provide instruments for the rehabilitation of inmates..
- DEATHS
- Bob Hoskins, English actor (Who Framed Roger Rabbit), who died from pneumonia at 71.
- (Abraham) "Glenn" Osser, American arranger and orchestra leader (Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue; Miss America Pageant), who died at 99.
- Paul Goddard, American rock bassist (Atlanta Rhythm Section - "So In To You"), who died of cancer at 68.
- TV SERIES
- Playing House: Season 1 is released. After discovering Maggie Caruso's (Lennon Parham) marriage was ending, Emma Crawford (Jessica St. Clair) gives up her career in China to return to her hometown to help her preganant best friend raise her baby.
- Happy Valley: Season 1 is released. While investigating a kidnapping case, West Yorkshire police sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) spots the man (James Norton) she believes drove her daughter to take her own life in this BBC drama.
- ALBUMS
- Get Back was released by Pink Mountaintops. The fourth full-length release for the Canadian band led by Stephen McBean was produced by Joe Cardomone with contributions from such artists as Daniel Allaire, Rob Barbato, Gregg Foreman, Stephen Kille, and J Mascis.
- Everyday Robots was released by Damon Albarn. The solo debut release for the Blur frontman features guest appearances from Brian Eno, Bat For Lashes' Natasha Khan, and The Leytonstone City Mission Choir.
- Hendra was released by Ben Watt. The first solo release for the co-founder of Everything But the Girl since 1983's North Marine Drive features contributions from Bernard Butler, David Gilmour, and Tracey Thorn.
- Arcadia was released by Ramona Lisa. The solo debut release for Chairlift's Caroline Polachek was recorded on her laptop in various locations while on tour.
- Bécs was released by Fennesz. The sixth full-length solo release for the Austrian electronic producer Christian Fennesz is considered a conceptual follow-up to 2001's Endless Summer.
- Diploid Love was released by Brody Dalle. Produced with Alain Johannes, the debut solo release for the former frontwoman of The Distillers and Spinnerette features guest appearances from Warpaint's Emily Kokal, Garbage's Shirley Manson, Queens of the Stone Age's Michael Shuman, and The Strokes' Nick Valensi.
- 9 Dead Alive was released by Rodrigo y Gabriela. Recorded in Mexico by Fermin Vasquez Llera, the first release of new material in five years from Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quinetro was self-produced.
- Oblation was released by Floor. Mixed by Converge's Kurt Ballou, the Miami doom/sludge band returns with its first release since they disbanded in 2003.
- More Than Any Other Day was released by Ought. The debut full-length release for the Montreal-based post-punk band was recorded over a week with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
- Most Messed Up was released by Old 97's. Produced by Salim Nourallah, the 11th release for the alt-country band led by Rhett Miller features guest appearances from Tommy Stinson and Jon Rauhouse.
- May was released by Broken Twin. This is the debut full-length release from Danish singer-songwriter Majke Voss Romm.
- Midnight Sun was released by The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. The latest release from the duo of Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl was self-produced (except for one Mark Ronson-produced track) and mixed by Dave Fridmann.
- Supernova was released by Ray LaMontagne. The fifth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
- That's Harakiri was released by Sd Laika. This is the debut full-length release for Milwaukee-based grime producer Peter Runge.
- Shriek was released by Wye Oak. The fourth full-length release for the Baltimore duo of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack was co-produced with Nicolas Vernhes.
- Shrink Dust was released by Chad VanGaalen. The fifth full-length release for the Canadian is self-described as his country album.
- GAMING: 3DS
- Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends for 3DS is released. Plant the Seeds of Friendship!Mama is back in her gardening gloves planting the seeds of friendship! Make your animal friends happy by growing flowers, fruits and vegetables they can sell in their forest shops. With intuitive, stylus based-activities, customization and tons of fun rewards, Garden Mama 2: Forest Friends will get you growing in no time!
- GAMING: PC
- Child of Light for PC is released. Child of Light is a digital download,2D side-scrolling role-playing game inspired by the art style of Studio Ghibli.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 3
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle for PlayStation 3 is released. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle gives players the feeling that they are participating in vivid and colorful battles straight from the pages of the manga.
- Rambo: The Video Game for PlayStation 3 is released. RAMBO The Vidoegame puts players in Rambo’s combat boots and takes them on an action-packed adventure through the iconic action- sequences and story-arcs of FIRST BLOOD, RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II & RAMBO III. The game features the original movie voice-tracks of John Rambo and Col. Samuel Trautman as well as selected music from the original Rambo Trilogy.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Daylight for PlayStation 4 is released. Explore the ever-changing world of this procedurally generated horror game. Waking up in an abandoned hospital with only your mobile phone for illumination, you explore the institution's dark criminal past as you attempt to escape. In Daylight no two experiences are the same, and it is best played alone in the dark. Daylight introduces you to a procedurally generated world that will change each and every time you play. Each time you begin a new game, you experience a new world with new content and encounters; from the layout of the building and the things you seek to the events you encounter, it is never the same experience twice.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Xbox One is released. The Amazing Spider-Man, this all-new third-person action-adventure video game builds on the story of the previous game with an alternative take on the events of the upcoming movie, while also giving players an enhanced, free-roaming web-slinging experience through a greatly expanded New York City.
- SPORTS
- Gailene Stock, Australian ballerina, teacher, and dance school director, who died of cancer at 68.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- 7 people are killed after a Boeing 747 crashes in Bagram, Afghanistan.
- BIRTHS
- Yasin Cute, TikTok Star, born in Denmark.
- Zion Gutierrez, Instagram Star, born in Switzerland.
- DEATHS
- John La Montaine, American composer, who died at 93.
- TV SERIES
- The Big C: Season 4 is released. Kathy Najimy and Isaac Mizrahi guest star in the four-part final season for the dark comedy concluding Cathy's journey with cancer.
- Vicious: Season 1 is released. After nearly 50 years of living together, Freddie Thornhill (Ian McKellen) and Stuart Bixby (Derek Jacobi) spend their days entertaining friends, arguing, and taking care of their old dog Balthazar in this ITV comedy.
- ALBUMS
- Still Smiling was released by Blixa Bargeld. The 12-track release from German musician Blixa Bargeld and Italian composer Teho Teardo took nearly two years, with recording done in Berlin and Rome.
- Hubcap Music was released by Seasick Steve. The fifth release from the blues singer was created on a guitar made from hubcaps.
- Fain was released by Wolf People. The second full-length studio release for the British folk rock band led by Jack Sharp features guest appearances from Olivia Chaney, Rachel Davies, Nic Kearey, and Jace Lasek.
- GAMING: PC
- Zack Zero for PC is released. Zack Zero takes you on an action-packed platform adventure with incredible 3D graphics and the playability and entertainment of classic 2D games. Help Zack Zero save his beloved Marlene, kidnapped by the evil Zulrog in an effort to obtain the powerful substance that will allow him to travel back in time.