<p>If there’s been one truly good development that’s taken place this decade, it’s that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon started making movies together again, and, unsurprisingly, they’ve all been pretty dope. Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel was phenomenal (thinking about Affleck’s “take off your fucking pants” line never fails to bring a smile to our faces), Affleck’s Air was delightful, and now the pair have teamed up with Joe Carnahan to bring us The Rip. The plot, about a team […]</p>
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Petesy Burns, Northern Irish punk guitarist and songwriter, has passed away. He passed away at home in Belfast on January 1, 2026 at the age of 63. Petesy Burns played in bands including Stalag 17, F.U.A.L., The Outcasts, The Hoakers, and Shame Academy. He was also involved in the Warzone Collective, Giro’s, and The Anarchy Centre. We send our condolences to Petesy Burns’ family, friends, and fans.

<p>Gerard Butler is January’s strongest soldier. Seriously, the Hot Scot single-handedly keeps multiplexes going in the slower months, and this month is no exception ot the rule. Hence, Greenland 2: Migration, Ric Roman Waugh’s follow-up to his pandemic-era disaster flick. No, it wasn’t about the US invading Greenland in the traditional sense, but rather that the Danish territory was the only place for Butler and family to flee after a massive comet collided with the planet. Now, they gotta live […]</p>
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Nardwuar has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Nardwuar announced the news in a video on Instagram which is captioned, ”I am honoured to announce that I have been appointed as a member to the Order of Canada. So humbled that people thought I was worthy of this honour and nominated me. I am in awe! Like I can’t even explain myself so I can’t imagine how people would explain me to the committee! Thank you! Also a huge thank you to everyone for the incredible support all these years. I would like to dedicate this Order of Canada to my late Mom, who taught me so much about history, local independent media, and the value of research. I know that she would be, like me, overcome with joy! Doot doola doot doo … Order of … Canada!”The Order of Canada was created in 1967 and is given to people who “make extraordinary contributions” to the country. Nardwuar’s description of the Order of Canada website reads,”Nardwuar the Human Serviette is a music journalism and popular culture innovator. As an independent music, and campus and community radio advocate, he has helped shape our identity, while also earning a devoted global following through his distinctive interview style, tireless research, and support for rising stars and celebrated names.”Nardwuar is among 80 people appointed to the Order this year, along with Olympic gymnast Ellie Black, surgeon Shaf Keshavjee, wine producer Donald Triggs, journalist and advocate Rassi Nashalik, and writer and activist Michelle Good. You can see Narduwar’s announcement in full below.

Matt Pryor is heading out on tour to support his latest release "The Salton Sea". Small Uncle will support this run of dates. Tickets are already on sale now. See below to check out the dates.

UltraBomb have released a new song called “Artificial Stars”. It is the first single from their upcoming album The Bridges That We Burn which will be out on April 3 via DC-Jam Records/Virgin Music Group. UltraBomb released their album Dying To Smile in 2024. Check out the song below.