Author: Savanah Al Badri

Cliff Notes – Stellar Blade creator is one of the richest people in Korea as £1,800 statue sells out Shift Up’s founder, Kim Hyung-tae, became a billionaire after the company’s public offering, despite a recent decline in share value. The mobile game Goddess Of Victory: Nikke significantly contributes to Shift Up’s revenue, accounting for nearly 70% of total earnings. A £1,800 statue of Stellar Blade’s protagonist EVE sold out quickly, highlighting the studio’s strong merchandise…

Micro-budget success: Oliver Woolf and Noah Stratton-Twine’s film Two Big Feet won the Manchester Film Festival’s jury prize, outperforming films with budgets of £1,000,000, showcasing that quality storytelling can triumph over financial constraints.

Cliff Notes – Katherine Ryan reveals she wrongly feared ‘difficult’ miscarriage was her own fault Katherine Ryan disclosed that she experienced a miscarriage last September while on tour, expressing initial feelings of guilt and believing it was her fault due to her busy schedule and health concerns. The comedian has suffered three miscarriages in five years and discussed the emotional toll, revealing that tests later showed the unborn baby had Turner syndrome, which provided her…

Cliff Notes – Games Inbox: Is Mario Kart World going to be worth it The recent Nintendo Direct for Mario Kart World has been widely perceived as lacking substance, failing to provide significant new information or features that would sway potential buyers. Concerns have been raised about Nintendo’s marketing strategy, drawing parallels to the poorly received Wii U launch, suggesting a potential repeat of past mistakes. The inclusion of numerous remade tracks has sparked debate…

Patsy Palmer expressed concern over a fellow housemate’s comment about a married celebrity sliding into her DMs, stating it lowered the tone of the game.

Patrick Adiarte, a Filipino-born actor and dancer, has passed away at the age of 82 due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his family.

Channel 5, a UK streaming platform, offers a diverse range of free content, including popular shows like “22 Kids and Counting” and “All Creatures Great and Small,” appealing to various audience interests.

Cliff Notes – Hit new Netflix show racks up 9,800,000 views to topple Adolescence "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" has gained 9.8 million views in just five days, surpassing "Adolescence" in Netflix’s UK rankings. The three-part series explores allegations of abuse faced by child stars, focusing on video creator Piper Rockelle Smith and her mother, Tiffany Smith, who have denied the claims. Despite a $1.85 million settlement reached in October 2022, the series…

Cliff Notes – Celebrity Big Brother fans rage over ‘vile’ comments about Jack P Shepherd’s appearance Fans have condemned comments made by Tiffany Pollard and Patsy Palmer regarding Jack P Shepherd’s appearance, particularly given his past struggles with an eating disorder. Viewers expressed outrage on social media, questioning the show’s commitment to mental health support for its housemates amid such derogatory remarks. The incident has sparked discussions about the appropriateness of body-shaming comments in reality…

Liam Payne’s last words to girlfriend Kate Cassidy were a chilling remark about their farewell, stating, “You’re acting like this is the last time you are ever gonna see me again.”

Nora Aunor, a celebrated actress and National Artist of the Philippines, passed away at the age of 71, as announced by her daughter on social media.

The response to the Switch 2 Direct has been lukewarm, with concerns over the lack of detailed information and difficulties in pre-ordering, raising doubts about Nintendo’s communication strategy.

Cliff Notes – Celebrity Big Brother viewers imagine ‘terrifying parallel universe’ after housemate almost became Harry Potter Jack P Shepherd revealed during a game that he reached the final auditions for the role of Harry Potter, narrowly losing out to Daniel Radcliffe. The revelation sparked a flurry of social media reactions, with fans imagining an alternate reality where Shepherd played Harry Potter and Radcliffe portrayed David Platt. In addition to his near-casting as Harry Potter,…

Fans of Black Mirror have expressed overwhelming emotional responses to the show’s seventh season, particularly the episode “Eulogy,” featuring Paul Giamatti, which has been hailed as ‘peak cinema.’

Daredevil: Born Again, featuring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, has been released in full after a successful run, becoming Disney’s most-watched show in 2025 with 7.5 million views in its debut week.

Cliff Notes – Moment Roger Daltrey halts show and kicks off at The Who drummer weeks before sacking The Who have parted ways with drummer Zak Starkey after 29 years, following frustrations during their recent Royal Albert Hall performances. Lead singer Roger Daltrey expressed dissatisfaction with the sound quality, leading to multiple interruptions during the concert, including a halt during “The Song Is Over.” Starkey hinted at Daltrey’s unhappiness with his drumming on social media…

Cliff Notes – Nintendo Switch 2 videos show exactly how strong the magnetic Joy-Cons are The Switch 2’s magnetic Joy-Cons can be detached with force, but they remain securely attached during normal use, even when the console is dangled by a single controller. The new design aims to improve durability for children, addressing previous issues with Joy-Con drift and attachment stability seen in the original Switch. Concerns remain about the long-term strength of the magnetic…

Cliff Notes – All the heartbreaking details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s death after couple’s funeral Gene Hackman, aged 95, died from heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, while his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, is believed to have succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, with both passing in their New Mexico home. A private funeral was held in Santa Fe, attended by family, including Hackman’s three children, with no further details disclosed about the ceremony. Investigations…

Wink Martindale, renowned US game show host, passed away at the age of 91 after a battle with cancer, surrounded by family and his wife of 49 years, Sandra.

The PlayStation 5 is expected to have a lifespan of eight to nine years, with continued support and new game releases until at least 2027, when the PlayStation 6 is rumoured to launch.

The Great Moose Migration, also known as The Great Elk Trek, is a peaceful reality tv show featuring the annual migration of Sweden’s moose, attracting millions of viewers.

Gene Hackman, 95, died of heart disease with advanced Alzheimer’s as a significant factor, while Betsy Arakawa, 65, succumbed to hantavirus, a rare infectious disease.

Cliff Notes – Switch 2 shows Nintendo is ‘losing their identity’ says ex-PS5 boss Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, criticises the Nintendo Switch 2 for lacking innovation, suggesting it is merely a straightforward hardware upgrade rather than a bold new direction for the company. He expresses disappointment that the console aligns with expectations, arguing that Nintendo is losing its unique identity by following industry trends instead of creating new experiences. Yoshida questions Nintendo’s decision to…

Katy Perry’s recent space trip with Blue Origin, framed as a feminist statement, has drawn criticism for being a superficial publicity stunt rather than a genuine contribution to women’s empowerment in science.

Cliff Notes – The ‘mindless’ film that saw Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke exiled from Hollywood Mickey Rourke, once a leading man in Hollywood, faced a career downturn following the box office flop of "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man," which grossed only $7 million against a $23 million budget. Recently, Rourke was removed from Celebrity Big Brother due to inappropriate behaviour, resulting in a loss of his £500,000 fee and further tarnishing his…