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Today, we are thrilled to offer you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Soul of Anatolia DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Join us as we spotlight some of the bespoke 3D assets currently in production to give this expansive new region its own distinct identity. Because this map expansion is still actively taking...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
