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No Doubt’s Tom Dumont Opens Up About Early-Onset Parkinson’s Diagnosis Tom Dumont of No Doubt onstage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has shared a vulnerable health update with his fanbase, revealing his diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson’s disease. In a heartfelt video posted to Instagram this Saturday,...
Asha Bhosle in 2007. Fairfax Media via Getty Images Asha Bhosle, the iconic playback singer whose extraordinary vocal range defined the soundtrack of Indian cinema for generations, has passed away at the age of 92. The legendary artist, renowned for her unparalleled versatility across musical genres, died on Sunday (April 12) due to multiple organ...
It has been a while since our inaugural Road to Consoles Dev Talk, where we offered a glimpse behind the curtain at our efforts to bring Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Today, we are thrilled to pull back the veil once more with our...
It has been a while since our inaugural Road to Consoles Dev Talk, where we offered a glimpse behind the curtain at our efforts to bring Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator to the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Today, we are thrilled to pull back the veil once more with our...
Since its 2019 debut, Mega Crit’s Slay the Spire has captivated players with its addictive loop of unlockable cards, relics, and achievements, constantly baiting us with the promise of “just one more run.” Slay the Spire 2 masterfully inherits this DNA, refining the core roguelike deckbuilder experience with a fresh infusion of classes, monsters, and...
Image: Fire Force/David Production/Crunchyroll Categorizing anime and manga through demographic labels like shonen is often a futile endeavor. These classifications rarely provide meaningful boundaries, which is exactly why the medium has thrived so dynamically over the last several decades. Consider the immense stylistic gulf between One Piece and Haikyu!!; despite sharing a serialization home and...
While the racing game genre is brimming with anticipation for Forza Horizon 6, the road ahead is far from empty. The long-awaited title from Playground Games is shaping up to be a visual and mechanical triumph when it finally pulls onto the grid this May 19th. However, even if your calendar is marked for that...
On Thursday, April 9, the music world mourned the passing of hip-hop architect Afrika Bambaataa. The legendary artist, aged 68, succumbed to prostate cancer just days before what would have been his 69th birthday on April 17. As a foundational figure in the evolution of hip-hop throughout the 1980s, Bambaataa’s visionary sound left an indelible...
Sabrina Carpenter at the 68th GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles. (Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard) Sabrina Carpenter has publicly addressed the social media backlash following her onstage reaction to a distinct, high-pitched vocal trill during her Coachella headline set this past Friday. The sound, known as a Zaghrouta, is a traditional ululation used across various cultures—particularly in...
The dawn of a harrowing new chapter in survival horror is upon us. Resident Evil Requiem represents the pinnacle of the franchise, delivering an unprecedented level of atmosphere and dread. Step into the shoes of FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft or take control of the legendary Leon S. Kennedy. As their disparate paths converge, you will...
