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KATSEYE leader Sophia Laforteza arrives at Universal Music Group’s post-GRAMMY celebration in Los Angeles. (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) Acclaimed musical theater performer Carla Guevara-Laforteza has offered an affectionate glimpse into how her daughter, KATSEYE frontwoman Sophia Laforteza, is spending her temporary hiatus from the spotlight—focusing entirely on rest, rejuvenation, and self-care. During a candid feature published...

Creature-collecting RPGs have remained popular for decades, led by long-running franchises like Pokémon and Digimon. Newer releases continue to experiment with the format. Palworld offered a more chaotic take on the genre, earning the label “Pokémon with guns” before expanding into its own trading card game and an upcoming MMO spinoff. While standing out against...

Organizers of the “#PSBlackout” movement have turned their protest into an open-ended campaign, rejecting calls from Call of Duty fans who asked to delay the action around the shooter’s beta period. Sony announced earlier this summer that it would move away from PlayStation game discs. The decision sparked backlash among console owners, who launched the...

Cardi B onstage during an award presentation. (Photo: Christopher Polk) Cardi B is redefining high-fashion indulgence once again. The Grammy-winning superstar recently gave followers an exclusive look at her lavish new accessories, showcasing an opulent collection of eight designer handbags sourced from elite fashion houses including Chanel, Hermès, and Bottega Veneta. In an engaging TikTok...

Bleach has never offered simple explanations for Ichigo Kurosaki’s power, which remains central to his appeal as a shonen lead. Every time viewers feel they grasp his full strength, the story uncovers another layer of his lineage. That pattern repeats in the latest episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — The Calamity with the debut...

XIN LIU takes the stage for the XANADU 2.0 Tour in Shenzhen. Photo courtesy of Billboard China Chinese singer-songwriter and producer XIN LIU has officially launched “STRANGE,” the electrifying lead single from her forthcoming full-length studio project. The track heralds an ambitious new chapter in her artistic evolution, seamlessly synthesizing vintage funk grooves, authentic live...

Moon Studios would like to regain control of the Ori franchise, according to studio head and series creator Thomas Mahler. Both Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps earned strong reviews and built a dedicated fanbase. Some fans have been waiting for a new entry for years, and recent...

Mariko Hayashi’s bestselling essay volume, 80-dai ni Naru to Taitei Bokeru ka Shinu. 70-dai wa Kamisama kara Ataerareta Tokubetsuna Jikan. Photo Courtesy Mariko Hayashi has clinched the premier position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 (dated Aug. 20) with her reflective essay collection, 80-dai ni Naru to Taitei Bokeru ka Shinu. 70-dai wa Kamisama...

Nearly a week into the unprecedented Grand Theft Auto 6 data breach, the perpetrators show no intention of relenting. The unfolding crisis has forced developer Rockstar Games into uncharted operational territory. Meanwhile, the shadowy collective operating under the moniker “Cyberleek” has grown increasingly audacious, capitalizing on both anonymity and digital leverage. Standard damage-control protocol dictates...

Developer Running With Scissors has warned that players offended by the original Postal 2 will find Postal 2 Redux just as offensive. The controversial classic is preparing for an updated return. Running With Scissors, Flat2VR, Team Beef, and Impact Reality recently outlined the release window for the Postal 2 Redux project. Postal 2 Redux was...