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No More Room in Hell 2 leaves Early Access on August 11
No More Room in Hell 2 will leave Early Access on August 11, 2026. Version 1.0 will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with full cross-play support. The cooperative survival game supports teams of up to eight players. The release adds Solo and Survival modes, four maps and several difficulty levels. The...
Kavinsky, composer of the ‘Drive’ soundtrack, has died
French DJ and electronic producer Kavinsky has passed away at the age of 51, according to media reports. The musician, born Vincent Belorgey, was discovered deceased in his Paris apartment. Kavinsky achieved international acclaim for his iconic 2010 track “Nightcall,” which famously featured in Nicolas Winding Refn’s cult classic Drive and the legal thriller The...
Jared Leto Accused of Assault Again
Four women have come forward with serious allegations against Academy Award-winning actor and musician Jared Leto. Their testimonies are featured in the new BBC documentary, “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.” In total, ten individuals have spoken out regarding abusive experiences with the artist. BBC journalists corroborated these accounts with extensive evidence, including digital correspondence. Notably,...
Venice Film Festival Accused of Sexism
The leadership of the Venice Film Festival has come under intense scrutiny for failing to achieve gender parity in this year’s competition lineup. A formal open letter addressed to the festival’s artistic director, Alberto Barbera, was published in the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. Drafted by several prominent Italian and European film organizations, the letter condemns...
Dua Lipa Announces Curated Lineup for 2026 London Literature Festival: ‘We’ll Be Joined by Icons’
Dua Lipa attending the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. Chad Salvador/WWD Pop superstar Dua Lipa has officially unveiled her handpicked lineup for the upcoming 2026 London Literature Festival, scheduled to take place from October 20 to November 1 at...
Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary Lineup to Feature Kerri Chandler, Moodymann & More
Ministry of Sound, London — Photo: Jody Hartley London’s legendary electronic temple, the Ministry of Sound, is gearing up to commemorate its landmark 35th anniversary with an immersive, weekend-long celebration, Billboard U.K. can exclusively announce. Spanning the weekend of October 2–3, the iconic venue will host an elite roster of electronic music royalty, including Andy...
Despite Magic’s Unprecedented Success, Wizards President Steps Down
According to a regulatory filing released on Tuesday, John Hight will relinquish his position as president of Wizards of the Coast effective September 1. Hight assumed the role in 2024, succeeding Cynthia Williams following his tenure as general manager and executive producer for Blizzard Entertainment’s iconic *Warcraft* portfolio. During Hight’s stewardship, the Hasbro subsidiary—responsible for...
Filming of Sarik Andreasyan’s “War and Peace” Has Wrapped
Distributor Atmosfera Kino and the Andreasyan Brothers Film Company have officially announced the wrap of principal photography for the upcoming feature film War and Peace. This latest cinematic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s literary masterpiece is scheduled to hit theaters on February 18, 2027. Helmed by director Sarik Andreasyan (known for Onegin), the film features an...
Beyond the Light: Episode 5 is Out Now!
BEYOND THE LIGHT Episode 5: Behind the Technology – Available Now Go behind the scenes with IO Interactive as we explore our proprietary Glacier engine. In this feature, Technical Director Henrik Schlichter and Senior Product Manager Andy Touch dive into the advanced technological upgrades implemented to authentically recreate James Bond’s universe in 007 First Light....
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Tease Summery New Latin Song ‘Te Olvido (La La)’ with Becky G
Selena Gomez and Becky G attend Rare Beauty’s Rare Eau de Parfum Launch Party at Santa Monica Post Office on Aug. 7, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. JC Olivera/Getty Images for Rare Beauty Trending on Billboard Three heavyweights of the contemporary music scene are joining forces for what is shaping up to be the undisputed...
Jared Leto Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations Involving Four Underage Women
Jared Leto at the Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s “Tron: Ares” held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Oct. 6, 2025. JC Olivera/Variety Jared Leto has strongly refuted fresh allegations of sexual misconduct brought forward by four women who state that their encounters with the 30 Seconds to Mars frontman took place during their teenage...
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced With New Team Led by Original Director
The acclaimed Souls-like action RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is officially receiving a follow-up. Publisher 505 Games has announced that the upcoming project will be spearheaded by a newly formed development studio led by the franchise’s original director. Following internal leadership conflicts, the original developer, Lenzee Games, was disbanded in April—just under a year after the...
Anatolian Soul: New Assets for World-Building
Today, we are thrilled to offer you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our ongoing development for the Soul of Anatolia DLC in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Join us as we spotlight some of the freshly crafted 3D assets designed to give this upcoming map expansion its own distinct identity. Because this ambitious project is still...
‘Drive’ Soundtrack Producer Kavinsky Found Dead in Paris at Age 50
Renowned French Electronic Producer Kavinsky Passes Away at 50 Kavinsky performing at the Eurockeennes Music Festival in Belfort, France, on June 30, 2012. Photo: David Wolff – Patrick/Getty Images Pioneering French electronic music producer Kavinsky has passed away at the age of 50. The somber news was initially brought to light by the French publication...
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion Gets Extended Gameplay Trailer And August 5 Release Date
Nintendo has just unveiled an extensive showcase for Pokémon Pokopia, detailing both the upcoming complimentary Dive update and the robust, paid Bubbly Basin expansion. Both additions are officially slated to launch on August 5. As previously revealed, the free patch introduces the brand-new Dive ability, taught to Ditto by the newcomer Manaphy. This mechanic grants...
Duskfade launches on August 13 for PC and consoles
Duskfade will be released on August 13, 2026. The 3D action platformer is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Players control Zirian, who travels through a clockwork world with his companion Cuckoo to rescue his sister. The journey includes forests, underwater areas and mechanical cities. Movement combines jumping, grinding...
No More Room in Hell 2 leaves Early Access on August 11
No More Room in Hell 2 will leave Early Access on August 11, 2026. Version 1.0 will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with full cross-play support. The cooperative survival game supports teams of up to eight players. The release adds Solo and Survival modes, four maps and several difficulty levels. The...
Kavinsky, composer of the ‘Drive’ soundtrack, has died
French DJ and electronic producer Kavinsky has passed away at the age of 51, according to media reports. The musician, born Vincent Belorgey, was discovered deceased in his Paris apartment. Kavinsky achieved international acclaim for his iconic 2010 track “Nightcall,” which famously featured in Nicolas Winding Refn’s cult classic Drive and the legal thriller The...
Jared Leto Accused of Assault Again
Four women have come forward with serious allegations against Academy Award-winning actor and musician Jared Leto. Their testimonies are featured in the new BBC documentary, “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.” In total, ten individuals have spoken out regarding abusive experiences with the artist. BBC journalists corroborated these accounts with extensive evidence, including digital correspondence. Notably,...
Venice Film Festival Accused of Sexism
The leadership of the Venice Film Festival has come under intense scrutiny for failing to achieve gender parity in this year’s competition lineup. A formal open letter addressed to the festival’s artistic director, Alberto Barbera, was published in the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. Drafted by several prominent Italian and European film organizations, the letter condemns...
Dua Lipa Announces Curated Lineup for 2026 London Literature Festival: ‘We’ll Be Joined by Icons’
Dua Lipa attending the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. Chad Salvador/WWD Pop superstar Dua Lipa has officially unveiled her handpicked lineup for the upcoming 2026 London Literature Festival, scheduled to take place from October 20 to November 1 at...
Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary Lineup to Feature Kerri Chandler, Moodymann & More
Ministry of Sound, London — Photo: Jody Hartley London’s legendary electronic temple, the Ministry of Sound, is gearing up to commemorate its landmark 35th anniversary with an immersive, weekend-long celebration, Billboard U.K. can exclusively announce. Spanning the weekend of October 2–3, the iconic venue will host an elite roster of electronic music royalty, including Andy...
Despite Magic’s Unprecedented Success, Wizards President Steps Down
According to a regulatory filing released on Tuesday, John Hight will relinquish his position as president of Wizards of the Coast effective September 1. Hight assumed the role in 2024, succeeding Cynthia Williams following his tenure as general manager and executive producer for Blizzard Entertainment’s iconic *Warcraft* portfolio. During Hight’s stewardship, the Hasbro subsidiary—responsible for...
Filming of Sarik Andreasyan’s “War and Peace” Has Wrapped
Distributor Atmosfera Kino and the Andreasyan Brothers Film Company have officially announced the wrap of principal photography for the upcoming feature film War and Peace. This latest cinematic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s literary masterpiece is scheduled to hit theaters on February 18, 2027. Helmed by director Sarik Andreasyan (known for Onegin), the film features an...
Beyond the Light: Episode 5 is Out Now!
BEYOND THE LIGHT Episode 5: Behind the Technology – Available Now Go behind the scenes with IO Interactive as we explore our proprietary Glacier engine. In this feature, Technical Director Henrik Schlichter and Senior Product Manager Andy Touch dive into the advanced technological upgrades implemented to authentically recreate James Bond’s universe in 007 First Light....