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Today in the World Countries
- Day after Laylat al-Qadr is being celebrated in Ivory Coast
- Karume Day is being celebrated in Tanzania
- Mozambican Women's Day is being celebrated in Mozambique
- People's April Revolution Day is being celebrated in Kyrgyzstan
- Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day is being celebrated in Rwanda
- People born on this day are Aries as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2023
- BIRTHS
- Rio Lawler, TikTok Star, born in Ireland.
- DEATHS
- Ian Bairnson, Scottish session and touring guitarist (Alan Parsons Project; Kate Bush), who died at 69.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Joyland is released. Gentle and timid, Haider (Ali Junejo) lives with his wife Mumtaz (Rasti Farooq), his father, and his elder brother’s family in Lahore, Pakistan. Following a long spell of unemployment, Haider finally lands a job at a Bollywood-style burlesque, telling his family he is a theater manager, when in actuality, he is a backup dancer. The unusual position shakes up the steadfast traditional dynamics of his household and enables Haider to break out of his shell. As he acclimates to the new job, Haider becomes infatuated with the strong-willed trans woman Biba (Alina Khan) who runs the show—an unforeseen partnership that opens his eyes and ultimately his worldview, in ways both unexpected and intimate.
- How to Blow Up a Pipeline is released. A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline.
- Ride On is released. After two debt collectors attempt to seize a stunt horse belonging to washed-up stuntman Luo (Jackie Chan), video of the ensuing confrontation—and the dynamic duo’s narrow acrobatic escape—goes viral on social media. Furious at being humiliated online, the debt collectors return to seek revenge, leaving Luo and Red Hare to engage in a series of hilarious, action-packed antics that outdo even the most daring acts from their glory days.
- MOVIES: NR
- Paint is released. Carl Nargle (Owen Wilson), Vermont’s #1 public TV painter, is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke… until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.
- MOVIES: PG13
- One True Loves is released. A woman is unexpectedly forced to choose between the husband she has long thought dead and the fiance who has finally brought her back to life.
- Chevalier is released. Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair.
- MOVIES: R
- Showing Up is released. A sculptor preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly Reichardt's vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art and craft.
- TV SERIES
- Tiny Beautiful Things: Season 1 is released. Struggling writer Clare (Kathryn Hahn) reluctantly takes over as an advice columnist in this Liz Tigelaar series based on Cheryl Strayed's book of the same name.
- Transatlantic: Season 1 is released. Americans Varian Fry (Cory Michael Smith) and Mary Jayne Gold (Gillian Jacobs) along with their allies in the Emergency Rescue Committee help refugees escape occupied France during World War II in the limited series from Anna Winger.
- Schmigadoon!: Season 2 is released. Melissa and Josh leave Schmigadoon only to end up in Schmicago in the second season of the musical comedy series.
- Jury Duty (2023) is released. Ronald Gladden prepares to serve as a juror for a case, but unknown to him is that the other jurors including James Marsden are all actors and the case is part of a mockumentary-style comedy series co-created by The Office's Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.
- ALBUMS
- Drop Cherries was released by Billie Marten. The fourth full-length release from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten was co-produced with Dom Monks.
- Higher than Heaven was released by Ellie Goulding. The fifth full-length studio release from British pop artist Ellie Goulding features contributions from Big Sean, Koz, Greg Kurstin, Julia Michaels, Andrew Watt, and Andrew Wells.
- Blondshell was released by Blondshell. The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based Sabrina Teitelbaum as Blondshell was produced by Yves Rothman.
- Rat Saw God was released by Wednesday. The latest full-length release from North Carolina's Wednesday was produced by Alex Farrar and was recorded in a week.
- No Highs was released by Tim Hecker. The latest full-length release from Canadian electronic artist Tim Hecker features contributions from Colin Stetson.
- Plastic Eternity was released by Mudhoney. The 11th full-length studio release for the Seattle-based rock band Mudhoney was recorded over nine days with producer Johnny Sangster.
- Stereo Mind Game was released by Daughter. This is the first full-length release in seven years from London-based indie folk trio Daughter since 2016's Not To Disappear (and six years since soundtrack album Music From Before the Storm).
- With a Hammer was released by Yaeji. The debut full-length release from New York artist Yaeji features both English and Korean lyrics as well as guest appearances from Enayet, Loraine James, K Wata, and Nourished By Time.
- POLITICS
- U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk suspends Food and Drug Administration's approval of key abortion pill mifepristone, leading to US government request for legal appeal to stop nationwide ban.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- The Kidd Creole, a founding member of the US rap group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, was found guilty of manslaughter over the fatal stabbing of a homeless man on a New York street. John Jolly was stabbed twice in the chest with a steak knife in 2017. Prosecutors accused the rapper, whose real name is Nathaniel Glover, of stabbing Mr Jolly,55, after becoming enraged because he thought he was hitting on him..
- British rapper Dizzee Rascal was given a restraining order, curfew and ordered to wear an electronic tag for attacking his ex-fiancee during a row over child contact and finances. The grime artist had been found guilty of assaulting Cassandra Jones by pressing his forehead against hers and pushing her to the ground during a "chaotic"row at a residential property in Streatham, south London, on June 8 2021..
- Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first black woman to be confirmed by the US Senate to the Supreme Court in 53-47 vote.
- DEATHS
- Motoo Abiko, Cartoonist.
- TV SERIES
- Tokyo Vice: Season 1 is released. Set in the 1990s, reporter Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort) covers the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat for a Japanese newspaper in this crime drama series loosely inspired Jake Adelstein's memoir.
- GAMING: PC
- Forgive me Father for PC is released. As the only one left with full senses, you embark on a journey in search of answers and relief in this FPS game that is created in a distinctive retro horror comic book style and feels as if it came straight out of Lovecraft's books.Be aware of your madness level which dynamically changes during gameplay and gives you additional power. Choose your active skills depending on your play style and use them to fight against the eternal evil.Explore this Lovecraft-inspired world that is full of hidden and hard to reach areas, and uncover the entire story to solve the mystery of this crazy place.
- Chinatown Detective Agency for PC is released. Midnight in Singapore. Your contact's a no show, your client wants answers and your empty bank balance hangs over you like a neon-tinted Sword of Damocles. Welcome to 2032. Welcome to Chinatown Detective Agency. The world is in a state of flux as the global economy nears the nadir of its decade-long collapse. Singapore stands as a last refuge of order but even here the government struggles on the brink of chaos. Private detectives are now the first call for those citizens able to afford a semblance of justice.That's where you come in. You are Amira Darma, once a rising star at INTERPOL, now a freshly minted Private Investigator in the heart of Chinatown, and your first client is about to walk through your door...Inspired by the classic Carmen Sandiego games of the 80s and 90s, Chinatown Detective Agency is a mystery adventure game that will take you across Singapore and the world in hot pursuit of criminals, witnesses and clues. Solve puzzles and uncover leads using real research and investigation, and manage your time and money to solve cases from clients both well-intentioned and nefarious. Along the way, untangle a web of conspiracies and plots that threaten to push the Lion City over the edge.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition for PlayStation 4 is released. CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION is a remaster of "CHRONO CROSS". The 3D models have been upgraded to HD, new illustrations have added, and all kinds of new features are now included. Additionally, the game that formed the bedrock of the story, "RADICAL DREAMERS - Le Trésor Interdit -", is included in this edition. CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.New Features in the Remastered Edition·3D models converted to HD·Refined character illustrations·Higher-quality background music·Switch enemy encounters on or off·Background filter feature·Battle enhancement features to make combat easier·Auto-battle function·Switch between imitation pixel font and HD font·Change screen resolution
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Kombinera for Switch is released. Control multiple colored balls simultaneously in this brain-bending puzzle platformer. It's up to you to combine every ball and complete each perilous level. Can you solve them all? Can you save King Kombine from the Kave of Kaos?Core Features:-Progress through 300 increasingly complex puzzles.-Encounter new hazards and abilities.-Replay levels to achieve best times.-Grab collectibles to unlock new levels-Vibrant neon visual style accompanied by ambient electronic audio tracks.-In-depth, complex, heart-tugging emotional storyline.-Accessible controls.
- The Last Friend for Switch is released. Seamlessly blending both the arcade action of games like Streets of Rage with the strategical thinking of titles like Plants vs. Zombies, The Last Friend quickly becomes a battle of man and canine standing stalwart against the end of the world. The Last Friend brings in a horde of super-powered dogs to help players drive back the violent mutants and gangs of the apocalypse in a fun, fast-paced hybrid of Brawler and Tower Defense. You’ll work your way across a vast dystopian, wasteland rescuing doggos who will in turn help you save the world in your roving battle station of conversion van that would make Harry from Dumb and Dumber incredibly jealous.
- THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake for Switch is released. Nobody leaves here alive!The House of the Dead: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.* Hordes of the undead monstrosities in a fast-paced rail-shooter. * True to the original gameplay. * Well know arcade classic with modern graphics and controls. * Multiple endings.
- Slipstream for Switch is released. It's 199X, you're in the driver seat. As you turn the key and hear the engine starting, a cassette plays on the stereo. The clear blue sky invites you to escape, to explore a world of exotic landscapes and thrilling races. Step on the gas, choose your path, drive across cities, mountains, deserts, forests, beaches — places from all over the world and beyond. Slipstream is a racing game influenced and inspired by the OutRun series, SEGA games in general, Initial D, Vaporwave & Synthwave aesthetics and the spirit of 90s arcades. It uses a real pseudo3D engine to provide an authentic retro experience in a modern shell. After being funded via kickstarter in 2016 and delayed more times than the developer would like to admit, it was released independently for PC in 2018.
- SPORTS
- Rayfield Wright, American Pro Football HOF offensive tackle (Super Bowl 1971,77; 3 × First-team All-Pro; 6 × Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys), who died at 76.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Recording-breaking price of $3.25 million for a comic book as Action Comics #1, that introduced Superman for the first time, sells at auction.
- UK COVID-19 pandemic variant B.1.1.7 (Alpha) now the dominant variant in the US according to the CDC, as 108 American have received at least one vaccine dose.
- DEATHS
- Tommy Raudonikis, Australian rugby league halfback (20 Tests; Rothmans Medal 1972; Wests, Newtown) and coach (Wests, NSW), who died from cancer at 70.
- Viktor Kurentsov, Belarusian weightlifter (Olympic gold middleweight 1968; silver 1964; 5 x World C'ship gold middleweight), who died at 80.
- James Hampton, American actor (F Troop - "Bugler Dobbs" ; Teen Wolf), writer, and director, who died from Parkinson’s disease complications at 84.
- Doug Holden, English soccer winger (5 caps; Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End), who died at 90.
- Anne Beatts, American comedy writer (National Lampoon magazine; Saturday Night Live,1975-79; Square Pegs), who died at 74.
- TV SERIES
- Exterminate All the Brutes is released. The four-part documentary from Raoul Peck uses archival material as well as animated and dramatic scenes to explore the destructive history of European colonialism and its impact on today's world.
- Kung Fu (2021): Season 1 is released. Nicky Shen (Olivia Liang) drops out of college to go to a Shaolin monastery in China. When she returns home to San Francisco, she finds crime running rampant and begins using her skills to help her community in this reimagining of the 1970s series of the same name.
- This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist: Season 1 is released. The documentary series directed by Colin Barnicle looks into the still unsolved case where two men dressed up as Boston police stole 13 works of art worth more than $500 million from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Pac-Man 99 for Switch is released. 40 years after the classic Pac-phenomenon rocked the gaming world, PAC-MAN is back in a new 99-man battle royale. Get back in the maze and chase down the iconic ghosts. Who will be the last PAC-MAN standing?
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- US acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigns after calling Capt. Brett Crozier of the USS Thomas Roosevelt "too naive and too stupid" in address to the crew.
- US folk and country singer John Prine died aged 73 due to complications from COVID-19 pandemic. He released his debut album in 1971, and put out 19 studio albums in all. While wider mainstream success eluded him for years, he earned a sizeable following, including some of the 20th century’s greatest songwriters. Bob Dylan said in 2009: "Prine’s stuff is pure Proustian existentialism. Midwestern mind trips to the nth degree. And he writes beautiful songs.".
- Australia's highest court overturns the child sexual abuse conviction of Catholic Cardinal George Pell.
- American guitarist, composer and lyricist Steve Farmer died aged 71. He is best known for his composition with Ted Nugent in 1968, 'Journey to the Center of the Mind', performed by their group The Amboy Dukes..
- China ends its lockdown of Wuhan, the city at the center of the COVID-19 pandemic after 76 days as the country reports no new deaths for the 1st time.
- Wisconsin holds its Democratic primary with in-person voting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, after a mail-in voting rejected by the Wisconsin Legislature.
- DEATHS
- John Prine, American country folk singer-songwriter (" Hello In There" ; "Angel From Montgomery" ; "Paradise"), who died of COVID-19 pandemic complications at 73.
- Hal Willner, American music producer (Lost In The Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill; Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films; The Carl Stalling Project), who died with symptoms of COVID-19 pandemic at 64.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- FORM for PlayStation 4 is released. Enter a surreal adventure where puzzles are built from dreams and memories. Solve the mystery behind an ancient artifact. Advance through a world that transforms around you. Transcend this existence. Charm Games brings you Form, a surreal adventure that unfolds within the confines of the human mind.
- Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories for PlayStation 4 is released. Through the game, players can experience the fear brought on by an earthquake, and can learn that wisdom, bravery and people's bonding through mutual assistance are necessary for survival. Can players escape from the disaster?
- Below for PlayStation 4 is released. Below is a classic rogue tale with moody graphics and Kinect technology. You'll scour the open world in search of rare and special loot while battling the malevolent Darkness, an AI-controlled character which uses Kinect to sense and change level progression based on the rooms surroundings.
- SPORTS
- Harv Schmidt, American college basketball coach (University of Illinois 1967-74), who died at 83.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- ANA Inspiration Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Ko Jin-young wins her first major title by 3 strokes over fellow South Koran Lee Mi-hyang.
- Rebel force the Libyan National Army under General Khalifa Haftar begins advancing on Tripoli with 21 killed and 27 injured over next few days as they try to take the capital.
- Rwanda marks 25 years and the beginning of 100 days of mourning since the genocide that killed 800,000 people.
- BIRTHS
- Averie Ann Morales, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Joe Miceli, American drummer (John Fred and His Playboy Band - "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)"), who died at 74.
- Seymour Cassel, American actor (Faces, Plain Clothes, Valentino), who died at 84.
- Mya-Lecia Naylor, TV Actress.
- TV SERIES
- Killing Eve: Season 2 is released. The second season picks up seconds after the season one finale, with Eve (Sandra Oh) unsure if Villanelle (Jodie Comer) is going to be alive, but goes on to search for her.
- POLITICS
- Retiring NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas) and Dwyane Wade (Miami) play their final home games, both victories; Magic Johnson sensationally quits as LA Lakers president of basketball operations; Houston Rockets convert NBA record 27 three-point field goals in 149-113 win over Phoenix.
- US President Donald Trump announces Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security is leaving her position.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Vegas Golden Knights suffer a 7-1 end of regular season defeat at Calgary but finish with an NHL expansion team record 51 victories; previous record 33 by Anaheim Ducks & Florida Panthers 1993-94.
- TV SERIES
- Paterno is released. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film focuses on Penn State's football coach Joe Paterno (Al Pacino) as the story of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal breaks and ultimately leads to Paterno's termination.
- POLITICS
- Suspected gas attack on Douma by Syrian government airforce kills more than 40 people and injuries more than 500.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Truck driven into a department store in Stockholm, killing 4 in a terror attack.
- 32nd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Joan Baez; Electric Light Orchestra; Journey; Pearl Jam; 2Pac Shakur; Yes; and Nile Rodgers.
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Joan Baez; Electric Light Orchestra; Journey; Pearl Jam; 2Pac Shakur; Yes; and Nile Rodgers.
- Smurfs: The Lost Village is released in the United States.
- DEATHS
- Tim Pigott-Smith, English actor (Jewel in Crown, King Charles III), who died at 70.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Truman is released. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Julián (Ricardo Darin) has decided to forgo treatment, and spend his final days tying up loose ends. When childhood friend Tomás (Javier Cámara) pays his ailing friend an unexpected visit, he quickly realizes he won’t be able to change his mind. In what will be their final reunion, the two friends set out to finalize Julián’s funeral arrangements, settle his accounts and, most importantly, find a home for his beloved dog, Truman, in this heartfelt and surprisingly humorous film. [FilmRise]
- The Ticket is released. After James (Dan Stevens), a blind man, inexplicably regains his vision, he becomes possessed by a drive to make a better life for himself. However, his new improvements-a nicer home, a higher paying job, tailored suits, luxury car-leave little room for the people who were part of his old, simpler life: his plain wife (Malin Åkerman) and close friend Bob (Oliver Platt). As his relationships buckle under the strain of his snowballing ambition, it becomes uncertain if James can ever return from darkness. Fluk masterfully paints a visual world that reflects the mesmerizing effect that newfound sight has on James; the vibrant backgrounds and the sun-drenched rooms are captivating in their beauty. His dreamy and subjective style combines with an astute sense of character to craft a modern fable about what it really means to be blind. [Shout! Factory]
- The Transfiguration is released. Troubled teen Milo hides behind his fascination with vampire lore. When he meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to challenge Milo’s dark obsession, blurring his fantasy into reality. [Strand Releasing]
- The Void is released. In the middle of a routine patrol, officer Daniel Carter happens upon a blood-soaked figure limping down a deserted stretch of road. He rushes the young man to a nearby rural hospital staffed by a skeleton crew, only to discover that patients and personnel are transforming into something inhuman. As the horror intensifies, Carter leads the other survivors on a hellish voyage into the subterranean depths of the hospital in a desperate bid to end the nightmare before it's too late.
- SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock is released. SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock is an odyssey into the colorful and bohemian tales of rock 'n' roll's history. A cinematic adventure that delves deep into the mind of one of rock's greatest living photographers: Mick Rock. Through the poignant lens of rock 'n' roll mythology; icon-maker, psychedelic explorer, poet, and custodian of dreams Mick Rock navigates his story from the glam rock shimmer of London to the snarl of NYC punk, and deep into the new millennium. Mick turns inward to face himself and the experiences as the visual record-keeper of myths and legends that propelled him into a living icon in this rock n’ roll comeback story.
- Salt and Fire is released. The leader of a small scientific delegation is deliberately stranded with two blind boys in an area of gigantic salt flats.
- Mine is released. A U.S. soldier (Armie Hammer) stranded after a mission goes awry must single-handedly battle for survival against his enemies, the unforgiving desert environment, and the creeping psychological toll of his treacherous situation.
- Graduation is released. Romeo Aldea (Adrian Titieni) is a seemingly honest doctor who regrets having settled in his native Romania, a country still teeming with corruption and back dealings. He channels his ambitions for a better life into his teenage daughter, Eliza (Maria Dragus), who’s just one exam away from securing a scholarship to a prestigious British university. But when Eliza is attacked on the eve of her test, endangering her ability to pass, Romeo takes matters into his own hands to ensure her success. [Sundance Selects]
- MOVIES: PG
- Your Name. is released. The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other. Yet, somehow, it works. They build a connection and communicate by leaving notes, messages, and more importantly, an imprint. When a dazzling comet lights up the night’s sky, it dawns on them. They want something more from this connection—a chance to meet, an opportunity to truly know each other. Tugging at the string of fate, they try to find a way to each other. But distance isn’t the only thing keeping them apart. Is their bond strong enough to face the cruel irony of time? Or is their meeting nothing more than a wish upon the stars? [FUNimation]
- MOVIES: PG13
- Going in Style is released. Lifelong buddies Willie (Morgan Freeman), Joe (Michael Caine) and Al (Alan Arkin), decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. [Warner Bros.]
- Gifted is released. Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.
- Queen of the Desert is released. Gertrude Bell (Nicole Kidman) chafes against the stifling rigidity of life in turn-of-the-century England, leaving it behind for a chance to travel to Tehran. So begins her lifelong adventure across the Arab world, a journey marked by danger, a passionate affair with a British officer (James Franco), and an encounter with the legendary T.E. Lawrence (Robert Pattinson). [IFC Films]
- MOVIES: R
- The Assignment is released. Hitman Frank Kitchen (Michelle Rodriguez) is given a lethal assignment, but after being double-crossed, he discovers he’s not the man he thought he was—he’s been surgically altered and now has the body of a woman. Seeking vengeance, Frank heads for a showdown with the person (Sigourney Weaver) who transformed him, a brilliant surgeon with a chilling agenda of her own. [Saban Films]
- Aftermath is released. Two strangers' lives become inextricably bound together after a devastating plane crash. Inspired by actual events, Aftermath tells a story of guilt and revenge after an air traffic controller's (Scoot McNairy) error causes the death of a construction foreman's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) wife and daughter.
- All These Sleepless Nights is released. After Kris breaks up with his long-time girlfriend, anything seems possible and Warsaw is his playground. Along with best friend Michal, handsome and wide-eyed, they roam the metropolis at night, floating from party to party, dancing until dawn in makeshift clubs and city squares. With only instinct and desire as their guides, big ideas intermingle with drugs and sex and one thing seamlessly gives way to another. However, when Kris falls for Michal’s ex-girlfriend, the indomitable and alluring Eva, the relationship between the two best friends falls apart. Determined to find his true self Kris navigates between his memories and future hopes soon realizing that his crusade to understand life has starting to overshadow living it.
- Colossal is released. Gloria (Anne Hathaway) is an ordinary woman who, after losing her job and being kicked out of her apartment by her boyfriend, is forced to leave her life in New York and move back to her hometown. When news reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, Korea, Gloria gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this far-off phenomenon. As events begin to spin out of control, Gloria must determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- Win It All is released. Eddie Garrett agrees to watch a duffel bag for an acquaintance who is heading to prison. When he discovers cash in the bag, he's unable to resist the temptation and winds up deeply in debt. When the prison release is shortened, Eddie suddenly has a small window of time to win all the money back.
- TV SERIES
- American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story: Season 1 is released. The docuseries features interviews, archival footage and dramatizations to tell the story of Hugh Hefner's magazine.
- ALBUMS
- All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ was released by Joey Bada$$. The second full-length studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Chronixx, Nyck Caution, Meechy Darko, J. Cole, Kirk Knight, Schoolboy Q, and Styles P.
- Arca was released by Arca. The third full-length release for the London-based electronic producer is the first to feature him singing in Spanish.
- August by Cake was released by Guided Voices. The latest release from the Robert Pollard-led band features a new line-up that includes new members Bobby Bare Jr. and Mark Shue.
- Double Roses was released by Karen Elson. The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features collaborations with Patrick Carney, Father John Misty, George Harrison’s son Dhani, Laura Marling, Wilco’s Pat Sansone, and Bright Eyes’ Nate Wolcott.
- Belladonna of Sadness was released by Alexandra Savior. The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced by James Ford and Alex Turner.
- Belong was released by San Fermin. This is the third full-length release for Ellis Ludwig-Leone chamber pop solo project-turned seven-piece indie rock group.
- Hopeless Romantic was released by Michelle Branch. The third full-length major studio release for the pop singer-songwriter was produced by Patrick Carney.
- Death Peak was released by Clark. The latest release for the British electronic producer features vocal/choral recordings.
- Love in the 4th Dimension was released by The Big Moon. The debut full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Jules Jackson was co-produced with Catherine Marks.
- The Far Field was released by Future Islands. The fifth full-length release for the synthpop trio features a guest appearance from Debbie Harry and was produced by John Congleton.
- Swear I'm Good at This was released by Diet Cig. The debut full-length release for the New York pop-punk duo of Alex Luciano and Noah Bowman was produced by Christopher Daly.
- Silver/Lead was released by Wire. The 40th anniversary for British post-punk band brings its 15th studio release that was partly recorded in Wales.
- Sincerely, Future Pollution was released by Timber Timbre. The sixth full-length studio release for the Canadian trio was recorded in France.
- The Assassination of Julius Caesar was released by Ulver. The 13th release for the Norwegian experimental rock trio was self-produced.
- Whiteout Conditions was released by The New Pornographers. The seventh full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band led by A.C. Newman does not feature Dan Bejar (he was working on music for a Destroyer album).
- Memories: Do Not Open was released by The Chainsmokers. The debut full-length release for the electronic duo of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Coldplay, Florida Georgia Line, Louane, and Emily Warren.
- Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars was released by James Yorkston. The second full-length collaboration from James Yorkston, Suhail Yusuf Khan and Jon Thorne was self-produced.
- Pure Comedy was released by Father John Misty. The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter Josh Tillman as father John Misty was produced with Jonathan Wilson.
- Write In was released by Happyness. The second full-length release for the British rock trio was self-produced and mixed with Adam Lasus.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition for PlayStation 4 is released. Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an abandoned resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. An exiled member of the elite assassin group Dead Echo, Graysons blind desire for vengeance finds his crew stranded on Stygia where he can finally confront the commander behind his betrayalor get his team off the planet alive.Battle your way through throngs of Stygias mutated inhabitants, performing masterful kills throughout the single-player campaignor one of 30 competitive score-challenge or 12 co-operative multiplayer mapsusing Bulletstorm: Full Clip Editions unique Skillshot system that rewards you for executing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.Bulletstorm: Full Clip edition is the definitive Bulletstorm experience that includes all existing Bulletstorm add-ons, plus brand-new content exclusive to Full Clip!
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jimmie Van Zant died in a hospice in Florida after several years of treatment for liver cancer. He began playing guitar and piano as a child, mentored by his cousin Ronnie Van Zant, but largely gave up music until the 1977 plane crash in which Ronnie, the founder and lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was killed. He then then took up a career playing Southern rock music..
- Longest-ever captured python found on Penang in Malaysia (26ft/8m).
- BIRTHS
- Ziya Elyse, Family Member, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Charlie Mincey, Race Car Driver.
- Marcel Dubé, Canadian playwright (Zone), and French language advocate, who died at 86.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- The original manuscript of Don McLean's 'American Pie' sold for $1.2m (£806,000) at a New York auction. The 16-page draft had been expected to fetch as much as $1.5m (£1m) at the Christie's sale. McLean said writing the song was 'a mystical trip into his past'. The repeatedly mentioned phrase 'the day the music died' refers to the plane crash in 1959 which killed early rock and roll performers Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens..
- DEATHS
- Ad de Besten, Dutch poet, who died at 92.
- Kardam, Prince of Turnovo, eldest son of King Simeon II of Bulgaria and his wife Doña Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela, who died at 52.
- Geoffrey Lewis, American actor (Earl-Flo, Gun Shy), who died at 79.
- ALBUMS
- Future Hearts was released by All Time Low. The sixth full-length studio release for the punk-pop band was produced by John Feldmann and features guest appearances from blink-182's Mark Hoppus and Good Charlotte's Joel Madden.
- Global was released by Todd Rundgren. The latest solo studio release for the Hawaiian-based Pennsylvania producer/musician features influences from electronic, rock, and soul music.
- Ivy Tripp was released by Waxahatchee. The third full-length release for the New York-based Alabama singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield was co-produced with Kyle Gilbride and Keith Spencer.
- Makes a King was released by The Very Best. The third full-length release for the duo of Malawian Esau Mwamwaya and Swedish producer Johan Hugo feature contributions from Baaba Maal, Seye, and Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend.
- Living Fields was released by Portico. Portico Quartet becomes a trio named Portico on this release that features guest appearances from Alt-J's Joe Newman, Jono McCleery and Jamie Woon.
- American Wrestlers was released by American Wrestlers. The debut full-length release for the solo project of ex-Working for a Nuclear Free City member Gary McClure was recorded in his St Louis home studio with a Tascam eight-track cassette deck.
- Beat the Champ was released by The Mountain Goats. The 15th studio release for John Darnielle is a professional wrestling-themed concept album.
- Bashed Out was released by This Is the Kit. The third release for the British folk-rock band led by Kate Stables was produced by Aaron Dessner.
- Captain of None was released by Colleen. The sixth full-length release for the French artist was self-recorded and produced in Spain.
- Culture of Volume was released by East India Youth. The second full-length release for William Doyle as East India Youth was recorded at home.
- Dark Red was released by Shlohmo. The second full-length release for Henry Laufer as Shlohmo features a guest appearance from D33J.
- The Ruffian's Misfortune was released by Ray Wylie Hubbard. The 16th studio release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced with bassist George Reiff.
- Strange Trails was released by Lord Huron. The second full-length release for the indie folk band led by Ben Schneider was originally started as an idea for a feature film.
- The Air Conditioned Nightmare was released by Doldrums. This is the second full-length release for the Canadian producer/songwriter Arick Woodhead.
- What For? was released by Toro y Moi. The fourth full-length release from Chaz Bundick features contributions from Julian Lynch and Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson.
- White Men Are Black Men Too was released by Young Fathers. The follow-up for the Edinburgh trio's Mercury-winning debut release was recording while on tour.
- Undertow was released by Drenge. Produced by Ross Orton, the second full-length release for the British rock band formed by the Loveless brothers includes a new bassist, Ron Graham.
- New Glow was released by Matt and Kim. The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn indie-pop duo is their first on Harvest Records.
- No Pier Pressure was released by Brian Wilson. The latest solo studio release for the Beach Boy was produced with Joe Thomas and features guest appearances from Blondie Chaplin, Peter Hollens, Mark Isham, Al Jardine, David Marks, Kacey Musgraves, Nate Ruess, Sebu Simonian, and She & Him.
- Something in the Water was released by Pokey LaFarge. The seventh full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter was produced by Jimmy Sutton.
- GAMING: 3DS
- Etrian Mystery Dungeon for 3DS is released. Far off in the mountains, the small village Aslarga becomes a hub for adventurers looking for fame and fortune from the Mystery Dungeons. But dire challenges await even the most stalwart adventurers in Etrian Mystery Dungeon, a turn-based action RPG rogue like developed by ATLUS and Spike Chunsoft. The Nintendo 3DS exclusive mixes Etrian Odyssey's vast RPG party and skill customization aspects, and Mystery Dungeon's infinitely random dungeon adventures. There's no hand-holding in Etrian Mystery Dungeon. The action/turn based combat means that battling monsters is not just about using the right skills, but becomes an elegant Pas de Quatre of strategic positioning. Players form their parties with familiar Etrian Odyssey classes, such as Landsknecht and Runemaster, customize individuals using Etrian-style skill trees, and then take up to four members into the dungeons. Always randomized with various levels and paths, the dungeons require plenty of exploration, not to mention the incredible loot rewards -- just be wary of what waits among the deepest depths.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin for PlayStation 4 is released. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin includes the 3 previously released DLC packs - Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the ivory King - along with additional features. All versions of the game include the following features (Existing Dark Souls II owners will receive a patch to implement these elements): Additional NPCs added for an enhanced story experience. Parameter adjustments for improved game balance. Augmented item descriptions. Improved online matchmaking functionality. [Bandai Namco]
- Bastion for PlayStation 4 is released. The goal of the game is to construct a safe haven in the wake of the Calamity, a cataclysmic event that shattered the world into a series of floating islands. As players journey into the wild unknown in search of survivors and supplies, they will confront strange beasts, forge an array of customizable weapons, and gain new powers from specially-brewed spirits. The entire play experience of Bastion is dynamically narrated, gradually revealing a rich backstory as the narrator reacts to the player's actions in real time.
- Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones for PlayStation 4 is released. The ultimate hostile work environment. In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- MonsterBag for PlayStation Vita is released. Forgetful Nia leaves behind her monster backpack, V, on her way to the bus stop. In a world afraid of monsters, help V catch up to Nia while avoiding been seen by the humans. Oh, yeah! Watch out for the apocalypse.
On this day in 2014
- DEATHS
- Peaches Geldof, English columnist and daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, who died of a heroin overdose at 25.
- John Shirley-Quirk, British operatic bass-baritone (Death in Venice), who died at 82.
- GAMING: PC
- Broforce for PC is released. A ridiculously violent platform game about being awesome action heroes from the 80s and 90s while slaying satanic terrorists and aliens while unraveling an evil plot to destroy the planet while dealing with being awesome action heroes from the 80s and 90s.