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Zayn Malik takes the stage at O2 Academy Leeds in November 2024. | Photo: Andrew Benge/Getty Images Many parents go to great lengths to maintain their “cool” status in the eyes of their children. For Zayn Malik, that meant orchestrating a high-profile collaboration with one of his daughter’s musical idols. During a recent sit-down on...
KATSEYE takes the stage during the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026. Christopher Polk/Billboard KATSEYE is inviting their dedicated fanbase, the EYEKONS, to a masterclass in sophistication, and the primary lesson is simple: it’s time to raise those pinkies. The HYBE-backed global sensation recently unveiled their upcoming single,...
Pokémon Pokopia features limited-time events throughout the year, each bringing exclusive items and Pokémon. Each event is available only on certain dates. Fear of missing out shouldn’t worry you much, though, because time travel lets you go back and join any of them. The lineup is varied. At the time of writing, there are eight...
Noah Kahan Swaps the Stage for the Classroom in ‘Celebrity Substitute’ Acclaimed singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is expanding his repertoire from sold-out arenas to the elementary school blackboard. The “Stick Season” artist is the latest guest to step into the role of educator for the digital series Celebrity Substitute, and we have a first look at...
Fresh off the heels of the nostalgia-drenched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, Wizards of the Coast is already pivoting to its next major release: Secrets of Strixhaven. This upcoming set invites players back to the hallowed halls of the multiverse’s most prestigious academy for mages. Strixhaven is a familiar cornerstone of the Magic: The Gathering...
Cheaters continue to face significant hurdles in Battlefield 6. The Battlefield 6 development team has provided an update on their ongoing anti-cheat initiatives, revealing statistics from the previous month. They reported intercepting and neutralizing over 256,000 attempts at cheating or client manipulation before these bad actors could negatively impact any live matches. Electronic Arts Currently,...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie certainly lives up to its grand title. While the 2023 predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, centered on the brothers establishing their roots and evolving beyond their plumbing origins, this sequel shifts gears toward world-building. It aims to broaden the scope of Nintendo’s cinematic universe by introducing a revolving door...
Image: Eight Bit The Spring 2026 anime season has officially arrived, marking a fresh chapter for streaming enthusiasts. While winter staples like Trigun Stargaze and the climactic third season of Jujutsu Kaisen have wrapped up, a wealth of new content is waiting in the wings. To kick off the festivities, Netflix unveiled its ambitious Spring...
Rihanna takes the stage in her hometown of St. Michael, Barbados, to celebrate the launch of her sophomore album, ‘A Girl Like Me’, on April 22, 2006. Scott Gries/Getty Images for Universal Music Two decades have passed since “sexy” made its grand return, hips remained famously truthful, and the airwaves were dominated by the gritty...
Blizzard Entertainment has officially set the stage for the grand unveiling of Overwatch’s newest roster addition, scheduled for April 8 at 9 a.m. PDT. Through a recent social media teaser, the developers provided a tantalizing look at the game’s upcoming Damage-class operative—currently designated as “Hero 51″—while hinting at her specialized combat capabilities. After months of...
