In an era defined by singles, snippets, and endless scrolling, Paul Hennessy did something radically patient: he trusted listeners with abundance.

The Cost Of The Escape arrived all at once, twelve albums-144 songs, and in doing so, it quietly challenged assumptions about how modern audiences engage with music. Rather than asking for constant attention, the project offers permission. “I don’t have a preferred way,” Hennessy says. “That’s intentional.”

The work can be entered anywhere. One song in four minutes, an album in an hour, or the full sweep, experienced slowly over weeks or months. Hennessy likens it to standing at the edge of the ocean. “Some people will dip a toe. Others will let the currents carry them for a while. I leave that choice entirely to the listener.”

What’s striking is that listeners are choosing to stay. The project’s reach has grown not through spectacle, but through sustained engagement. Songs are being saved, revisited, and lived with. “That kind of engagement says something different than applause,” Hennessy observes. “It says, this mattered enough to keep.”

That response reflects the deeper purpose behind the scale. Hennessy wasn’t trying to outpace attention spans. He was acknowledging how storytelling has evolved. Entire seasons of television are binged, and the world moves fluidly between short-form and long-form narratives. “I don’t see that as a flaw,” he says. “I see it as a reality.”

The Cost Of The Escape was designed to exist within that reality. It functions both as individual moments and as an extended arc, with themes unfolding gradually. Freedom, for Hennessy, isn’t choosing between formats. “It’s about trusting the work to hold up at any distance,” he explains. “Zoom in or zoom out, it still needs to mean something.”

That trust is rooted in discipline. The hardest part of creating the project wasn’t emotional vulnerability, but consistency. “The real challenge wasn’t staying honest,” he says. “It was never sacrificing the work itself.” Every song had to earn its time. Hooks mattered, and ideas had to land. If a thought wasn’t true, it was discarded and rewritten.

That rigor shows in the details. In Bulletproof, a single line captures emotional contradiction: “If my love is bulletproof, then why am I afraid?” In A Large and Better Life, affection is offered without possession: “I’ll kiss you, and wish you a large and better life.” Other songs, like Life, strip experience down to repetition and weight, naming the grind without softening it. Different listeners gravitate toward different tracks, which Hennessy sees as essential. “That’s not a flaw in the project,” he says. “That’s the point.”

The former Duke and Duchess of York have faced scrutiny over their connection with Jeffrey Epstein, which has escalated following the release of Epstein-related files. 

More recently, Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, adding to his woes. As pressure mounts, the royal family has totally shunned them, but is there any redemption for the estranged couple? 

In light of Andrew and Ferguson’s downward spiral, sources say there is no hope that they could bounce back, as their reputation has taken a serious hit. “There’s no real return to royal life,” one source told US Weekly, adding that the estranged couple is “very much in survival mode.” 

With their inner circle cutting ties, the exes are now leaning on each other. “They are miserable,” the insider added, “and misery loves company.”

Following Andrew’s arrest, King Charles made it clear in his statement that the “law must take its course,” and now the source says he feels “validated” for distancing himself. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly “disgusted and appalled” with the situation, reinforcing their zero-tolerance approach to reputational risk.

Other members of the brood have also kept away. According to another insider, “No one has spoken to him since the latest batch of Epstein files was released.”

Andrew’s controversy has not only been a pain to his family but also to the royal institution at large. Royal expert Christopher Andersen explained that the British monarchy survives on public trust, but Andrew’s scandals have pushed it to the breaking point, sparking questions that need answers.

Crisis communications expert David E. Johnson chimed in that the fallout could even affect Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy, arguing that the public may wonder whether she should have taken action sooner. 

Andersen shared another perspective, suggesting that Andrew could be regretting his mother’s death, noting that the late queen did her best to “shield her favorite son.” He pointed out that Andrew has since shown entitlement, believing he could avoid consequences because the queen would step in. 

However, now, neither Andrew nor Ferguson can escape reputational damage, even if no formal legal charges are brought against them.

Andrew and Ferguson’s fallout has also taken a toll on their daughters, as they were said to be “horrified, devastated, and in a state of total shock” at Andrew’s detention. 

An insider claimed Beatrice feels mortified and has faced intense public scrutiny in the U.K. Now, more than ever, the sisters are said to be supporting one another while maintaining distance from their parents.

“They don’t want to be associated with the scandal. They don’t spend a lot of time with Fergie and Andrew,” one source said. 

As their daughters reportedly distanced themselves following Andrew’s detention on February 19, Ferguson remained noticeably silent, fueling speculation about her whereabouts. 

The Blast reported that those close to her noted she is in a bad condition and was struggling with her mental health, fearing that the scrutiny would soon shift to her.

Days afterward, her location came to light. According to The Blast, Ferguson had quietly left the U.K. and admitted herself to the Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, and has been there for a month. 

The wellness facility is considered among the most expensive in the world, with rates reaching $17,500 per night.

As Ferguson takes on recovery, more dots are being connected about Andrew’s detention. 

It has been announced that Coogler’s reboot of “The X-Files” is officially moving forward at Hulu, as the streaming service has formally ordered a pilot episode.

As the odds for him taking home his first Oscar increase, famed director Ryan Coogler also has some good news to celebrate on the television front.

According to Deadline, Hulu is officially moving forward with Coogler’s reboot of “The X-Files” by ordering a pilot. Oscar nominee Danielle Deadwyler is set for one of the lead roles, with Jennifer Yale as the showrunner.

From Hulu’s Onyx Collective and 20th Century Television, Coogler will write and direct the pilot. Per the outlet, the reboot of the original series is described as “two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.”

Coogler previously spoke about “The X-Files” reboot last year and expressed his excitement at offering his take on the classic series.

“I’ve been excited about that for a long time, and I’m fired up to get back to it,” he said, per Deadline. “Some of those episodes, if we do our jobs right, will be really f-cking scary. We’re gonna try to make something really great and really be something for the real ‘X-Files’ fans, and maybe find some new ones.”

On Sunday, February 22, Ryan Coogler made history by becoming the first Black person to win a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay for his box-office and critical smash “Sinners.”

As he received his award at the 79th annual ceremony, Coogler admitted that he was shocked to win, while also paying tribute to his fellow nominees.

“I’m nominated with some incredible writers,” he said. “I’ll share this with y’all… Y’all already won by being here.”

” Sinners” walked away from the event earning a total of three awards, including one for Best Supporting Actress for British star Wunmi Mosaku.

Per Deadline, “Sinners” shattered the previous Oscar nominations record last set by the 2016 musical drama “La La Land.”

“Sinners” earned a record-breaking 16 nominations across multiple categories at this year’s ceremony, including Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Director. Coming in right behind “Sinners” was the Paul Thomas Anderson drama “One Battle After Another” with 14 nominations.

With the “Sinners” recognition, Michael B. Jordan has earned his first Oscar nomination. Two of his co-stars in the film were also recognized for their work, as Delroy Lindo (Best Supporting Actor) and Wunmi Mosaku (Best Supporting Actress) were nominated as well.

In addition to Ryan Coogler being up for Best Director, “Sinners” is also up for Best Original Screenplay, Best Music Score, Best Song, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Makeup & Hair, Best Casting, and finally Best Visual Effects.

“I did not have any expectations when it came to the recognition of what they [the team] did,” he said. “For me, people just showing up to the movies and having a good time, that would’ve been enough. That is worth all the effort. But that people would consider the craft and the achievements that went into it individually. It’s so rewarding.”

Ethan Hawke showed his wild side during a recent question-and-answer session that has gone viral on social media.

The actor revealed that he enjoys eating in bed but joked that he doesn’t eat “food” there when asked about the pros or cons of the habit. Just a few days ago, he walked his daughter, Maya, down the aisle as she married Christian Lee Hutson.

Ethan Hawke shares the 26-year-old with Uma Thurman, to whom he was married from 1998 to 2005. The former couple also shares a son, Levon.

In a rare and risqué moment of honesty, Ethan Hawke gave a brief glimpse into his sex life during interviews with British Vogue and British GQ.

When asked a seemingly innocent question about whether it’s “bad to eat in bed,” the actor didn’t stick to the topic of snacks, choosing instead to reveal a side of himself usually reserved for the bedroom.

“Incredibly vulgar things are going through my brain right now,” the actor told the outlets after reading out the question.

“I like to eat in bed, but I don’t eat food,” he added, alongside a mischievous laugh that underscored his sexual innuendo.

Perhaps not wanting to push things further, Hawke chose not to elaborate on what he meant, leaving it to viewers to read between the lines.

He then moved on to the next question, which was also another food-related question.

The chat with the publications comes just days after the actor took on the ultimate fatherhood role of walking his 27-year-old daughter, Maya, down the aisle for her marriage to Christian Lee Hutson.

The Hollywood veteran shares the “Stranger Things” actress with his ex-wife, “Kill Bill” star Uma Thurman. The duo also welcomed a son, Levon, now 23, during their seven-year marriage.

For the star-studded ceremony at St. George’s Episcopal Church in New York on Valentine’s Day, Hawke arrived in a black suit, looking every bit the proud father, per Page Six.

He was also seen holding a bouquet of flowers, presumably on behalf of his daughter.

Meanwhile, Maya’s mother, Thurman, was also in attendance, looking elegant in a light blue floral ensemble paired with matching heels.

In November last year, Hawke reflected on his split from Thurman, which reports at the time suggested was due to infidelity.

He said that being celebrities made the breakup more complicated, but what made it truly difficult were the “family elements” involved.

“The public eye is like gasoline, but what makes divorce hard is the stuff that makes it hard for everyone — the family elements, how to help the kids through it,” Hawke said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times at the time.

“I’m so envious of people who have amicable splits,” the actor further remarked.

Hawke’s comment about how being a celebrity makes breaking up with someone complicated was echoed in his September interview with GQ.

At the time, the Hollywood star opened up about the media coverage surrounding his divorce from Thurman, noting that it greatly affected him, even when it was being talked about in a positive light.

“It’s almost humiliating even when they’re saying positive things,” he told the publication.

In “William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story,” author Russell Myers alleges personality clashes, staff disputes, and growing mistrust deepened the divide between the couple.

This ultimately reshaped the once-close bond between Prince William and his younger brother Harry, and widened the rift between the Waleses and the Sussexes.

A new book claims that the relationship between the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex was strained long before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties.

In “William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story,” Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers writes that Kate struggled with Meghan’s manner and believed early on that a split from royal life was likely.

According to the author, the princess “who had so long been a voice of reason in the brothers’ previous squabbles, decided she could do no more to bring them together.”

However, Myers suggests that tensions escalated after concerns arose over how Harry and Meghan interacted with palace staff, people William and Kate were said to value deeply.

Myers also alleged that following the Sussexes’ 2018 wedding, the dynamic between the couples shifted noticeably.

William and Kate reportedly felt that Harry and Meghan had their own “agenda,” and the atmosphere between the two households became increasingly strained.

A source quoted in the book describes the mood as “toxic,” claiming Meghan’s “bullish” approach did not sit well with Kate, who allegedly “found her abrasive.”

The biography further suggests that Kate anticipated a separation from royal life, though perhaps not the scale of what ultimately unfolded in 2020.

Harry and Meghan began dating in 2016 and became engaged the following year before marrying in May 2018.

During their televised engagement interview, Harry shared that he had kept the relationship private at first, even from his family. He said William and Kate were eager to meet Meghan once they learned about her. Meghan, for her part, described Kate as “wonderful” during that early introduction.

Years later, the duchess reflected publicly on meeting William and Kate for the first time. She recalled hosting them for dinner while dressed casually in ripped jeans and barefoot.

Meghan explained that her naturally affectionate personality, which includes greeting people with hugs, may have felt unexpected within the more formal royal setting.

The duchess said she was surprised to discover that the “formality on the outside carried through on the inside.”

“There is a forward-facing way of being, and then you close the door and go ‘You can relax now’, but that formality carries over on both sides. And that was surprising to me,” Meghan noted.

In another section of the book, Myers examined how William reacted to Harry and Meghan’s 2019 television interview with Tom Bradby.

During the broadcast, Meghan acknowledged she had been finding life difficult, while Harry remarked that he and his brother were on “different paths.”

Myers also suggested the interview marked a turning point for William. According to the author, it underscored just how much the relationship between the brothers had shifted and reinforced a growing sense that the distance between the couples was becoming permanent.

A source cited in the book claims William felt he had, at some undefined moment, “lost” his brother.

The same source alleges that William believed Harry “became paranoid, angry, obsessive, and firmly rooted in the past. There’s no doubt, at that time at least, there was a lot of love and support available for Harry.”

The book also revisits reports that William had advised Harry to move cautiously in his relationship with Meghan.

While that guidance was later interpreted by some as skepticism, Myers includes claims that William initially had a positive impression of Meghan.

An insider quoted in the biography says William found her engaging and was “genuinely happy for Harry and only wanted the best for him.”