Soho News Today — October 31, 2026
Bill Maher Fires Back at Trump by Comparing Him to Taylor Swift and more — today's soho signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz today, with a mix of tributes, business updates, and pop culture clashes making headlines. In a surprising comparison, Bill Maher took aim at Donald Trump by likening him to Taylor Swift, sparking a fresh wave of debate about the former president's public persona. Meanwhile, music fans are paying tribute to a different kind of icon, as Glen Hansard shares a poignant posthumous cover of a Pogues classic, honoring the late Shane MacGowan.
In more upbeat news, Amazon's Prime Video has reportedly turned a profit, generating tens of billions of dollars in revenue each year, with content spending continuing to grow steadily. This comes as fans of David Bowie can look forward to a new immersive concert experience, directed by Brett Morgen, which promises to offer a unique glimpse into the artist's life and legacy. With so much happening in the worlds of music, film, and television, there's never been a more exciting time to be a culture enthusiast in Soho.
Today's signal:
• Bill Maher Fires Back at Trump by Comparing Him to Taylor Swift (variety.com)
• Hear Glen Hansard’s Posthumously Released Pogues Cover Honoring Shane MacGowan (rollingstone.com)
• Amazon CEO Says Prime Video Is Profitable and Generates ‘Tens of Billions of Dollars’ Annually; Content Spending Grew 7% in Q3 to $5.9 Billion (variety.com)
• David Bowie’s Immersive ‘Stage’ Concert Experience: Director Brett Morgen on the Show, the Artist and the Archive (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)