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Neil Newbon to reprise Astarion for Baldur’s Gate 3 spin-off book

Neil Newbon to reprise Astarion for Baldur’s Gate 3 spin-off book

Published by Daniella Wilson

In exciting news for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3, a new prequel novel has now been announced, focused on the character played in the game by Neil Newbon. The spin-off book, titled Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion, has been written by T Kingfisher, and will be published by Random House Worlds on 29 September 2026. Not only that, but Newbon will reprise his role as Astarion for the audiobook. The synopsis for the book says: “This prequel novel follows the beloved character Astarion during his time in servitude to the vampire lord Cazador Szarr in the years leading up to the events of the video game. “Subsequent to its completion, Stephen Rooney, one of the senior writers of Baldur’s Gate 3, was consulted to ensure the novel’s authenticity within the game’s world and lore.” For background, it has been established in the games that Cazador Szarr carved up Astarion’s back and broke him both mentally and physically, taking him to the darkest of places. Neil Newbon. Scott Kirkland/Frank Micelotta/The Game Awards via Getty Images Excitingly, this isn’t …

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s son is his twin in rare family night out

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s son is his twin in rare family night out

Published by Daniella Wilson

Neil DeGrasse Tyson enjoyed a night out in New York City with his rarely seen children. He attended the Project Hail Mary premiere and walked the red carpet alongside his son Travis Tyson, 25, and daughter Miranda Tyson, 34, whom he shares with his wife since 1986, Alice Young. © Getty ImagesNeil had a rare night out with his kids Travis was a splitting image of Neil as he donned a black polo shirt with red and white stripes, brown pants and black leather shoes. The astrophysicist wore a colorful light jacket which was decorated with abstract art, along with black pants and a black cap. Miranda sported a floor-length navy blue dress with gold imagery throughout, black leather shoes and brown shades. © Getty ImagesTravis looked like Neil’s twin In October 2025, Neil attended the Good Fortune red carpet alongside his son as well.  Neil was seen wearing a blue button-up shirt with a suede black shirt on top, gray jeans, black pants, and a black suede hat, as Travis donned a black shirt and …

America the Beautiful: Chapter 1 review – Neil LaBute’s sour state of the union address | Theatre

America the Beautiful: Chapter 1 review – Neil LaBute’s sour state of the union address | Theatre

Published by Sam Flores

Neil LaBute does not appear to have much hope for humanity. It is not just that the US playwright’s characters in this trio of short plays are cruel and uncaring, but that their total lack of remorse flattens the interest of their stories. LaBute is pinned as a provocateur, but his trilogy doesn’t feel risky so much as misanthropically sour. Best known for In the Company of Men and The Shape of Things, LaBute has 10 plays presented in three chapters in America the Beautiful, a split-venue UK premiere staged between the King’s Head and Greenwich theatre. Though his writing aims for savagery, this trio – previously staged in the US – leave little more than a faint mark. In Hate Crime, two men having an affair (Liam Jedele and Borris Anthony York) poorly plan the murder of one of their fiances for the life insurance payout. York watches on worriedly as Jedele’s character seethes and paces, exorcising his internalised homophobia by detailing exactly how he will beat up another man for his queerness. LaBute’s …

Maggie Aderin’s dream: To walk by the footprints of Neil Armstrong

Maggie Aderin’s dream: To walk by the footprints of Neil Armstrong

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Maggie Aderin has presented the BBC’s The Sky at Night since 2014 Paul Wilkinson Photography Maggie Aderin grew up watching Star Trek, dreaming of one day going into space. Today, she hasn’t made it into orbit, but she is one of the UK’s best-known scientists, an award-winning astronomer and broadcaster who has worked on the James Webb and Gemini telescopes. She spoke to New Scientist’s The World, the Universe and Us podcast about writing her autobiography Starchild: My life under the night sky, and how she got to where she is today. Rowan Hooper: Maggie, you’re host of The Sky At Night, you’ve been president of the British Science Association and are a science educator in general. You’ve also had a huge impact over the years speaking to tens of thousands of children. Reading Starchild, it felt like a great work of outreach because, effectively, you’re saying, “Look, I did this and so can you.” Is that part of the prompting behind it? Maggie Aderin: It is. I always say reach for the stars, no …

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Laughter In The Rain, has died | Ents & Arts News

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Laughter In The Rain, has died | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died aged 86. In a statement, the family of the Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Laughter In The Rain singer said: “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.” Image: Sedaka and his wife Leba. Pic: AP The statement did not provide further details about his death. Sedaka was a key member of the Brill Building songwriting factory and teamed up with lyricist and boyhood neighbour Howard Greenfield on songs such as Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl and Oh! Carol. Image: Sedaka in 1992. Pic: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/IPX/AP After an extended dry spell, he reemerged with hits such as Laughter In The Rain and Bad Blood. A cover of his Love Will Keep Us Together by Captain & Tennille topped the charts in 1975. …

Neil Young cancels UK and European tour dates

Neil Young cancels UK and European tour dates

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming summer tour of the UK and Europe. The 80-year-old music legend was due to kick off a run of 2026 tour dates at the Eden Project in Cornwall in June with his band the Chrome Hearts, before stops in Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Young and his band were then set to travel to France and the Netherlands, before concluding their tour in Udine in Italy in July. In a short statement posted on his website on Friday (6 February), Young confirmed that he would no longer be heading to Europe and apologised for letting down his fans. “I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time,” he wrote. “Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. “I …

Singer Neil Young cancels tour of UK and other Europe dates | Ents & Arts News

Singer Neil Young cancels tour of UK and other Europe dates | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming UK tour and other dates in Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts. The Canadian-American singer, 80, apologised to fans in a post on his official website on Friday night. He said it is “not the time” to be playing live shows and said he had “decided to take a break”. Young was due to go on tour this summer with dates scheduled for locations including Manchester, Glasgow, Woodstock in Oxfordshire, and Cork. ‘I’m sorry to let you down’ A message posted to the Neil Young Archives website read: “I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time. “Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. “I do love playing live and being with you and The Chrome Hearts. Love, Neil. Be well.” He was due to perform with his backing band, The Chrome Hearts, who he started playing with in 2024. Image: Pic: Reuters The tour was due to begin in June, …

Neil Patrick Harris’ teen daughter makes glamorous rarely-seen appearance with her two dads

Neil Patrick Harris’ teen daughter makes glamorous rarely-seen appearance with her two dads

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Neil Patrick Harris was joined by his teenage daughter Harper Grace, 15, for a rare family outing that instantly caught fans’ attention, with the proud dads beaming as they posed together on the blue carpet at the 10th annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show.  The How I Met Your Mother star looked effortlessly polished in a relaxed black shirt, keeping his signature style understated while letting the moment shine. Standing confidently between her fathers, Harper Grace looked all grown up in a sleek black top, her long blonde hair worn loose and softly styled.  © Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock(L-R) Neil Patrick Harris, Harper Grace and David Burtka 10th Anniversary Blue Jacket Fashion Show With minimal makeup and a delicate pendant necklace, she struck a perfect balance between youthful elegance and modern cool, bearing a striking resemblance to both of her parents. Completing the trio was Neil’s husband, David Burtka, who opted for a dark jacket layered over a forest-green turtleneck, finished with a floral lapel pin that added a subtle fashion-forward touch.  © Getty Images for Universal PictHarper …

Neil Young Encounters The Most Boomer Leftist Problem Imaginable

Neil Young Encounters The Most Boomer Leftist Problem Imaginable

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Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.News, Aging rocker Neil Young has encountered perhaps the most boomer of leftist boomer issues, and of course it’s all President Trump’s fault. He can no longer use his ancient flip phone because orange man bad. In a rambling post on his website, Young details his epic struggle to ditch Verizon service, convinced that every dollar he spends fuels a “Trump Fascist regime.” Neil Young seeks to boycott all Trump-supporting companies, calls out Apple and Verizonhttps://t.co/0AMWGjKZcp — Stereogum (@stereogum) January 28, 2026 It’s peak boomer leftist TDS paranoia, where everyday consumer choices somehow morph into grand acts of resistance. Young kicks off his diatribe with the revelation that his flip phone bears the Verizon logo. “Mornin’ folks….It’s a new day….a big day for my Flip phone. I noticed it says VERIZON on it. Of course I can’t use a Verizon phone. Verizon is a supporter of TRUMP with big $!” he writes, as if discovering a hidden swastika etched into the device.  He floats the idea of switching to T-Mobile, …

Neil Young gives Greenland free access to his music catalog after suing Trump for using it

Neil Young gives Greenland free access to his music catalog after suing Trump for using it

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Neil Young has gifted his entire digital archive to the people of Greenland as a symbolic gesture of solidarity amid Donald Trump’s threats to annex the Danish territory. The legendary musician, 80, announced the move, which he called “peace and love in a musical form”, on his website Tuesday. “I’m honored to give a free year’s access to neilyoungarchives.com to all our friends in Greenland,” Young wrote. “I hope my Music and Music Films will ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats you are experiencing from our unpopular and hopefully temporary government.” He concluded: “It is my sincere wish for you to be able to enjoy all of my music in your beautiful Greenland home, in its highest quality. This is an offer of peace and love. All the music I made during the last 62 years is yours to hear. We …