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Greetings, Flippers! We are thrilled to unveil our brand-new roadmap, outlining all the major updates and milestones planned for the latter half of 2026. Take a close look and share your thoughts with us in the comments! Feel free to ask any questions—while we might still be keeping some details under wraps, we will do...
Xbox is pioneering an alternative approach to expand cloud gaming accessibility. On Thursday, Microsoft revealed that select Xbox participants will soon be able to stream specific titles after viewing advertisements—mirroring the ad-supported subscription models popularized by entertainment platforms like Netflix, Max, and Prime Video. This initial rollout by Microsoft remains quite restricted. The pilot is...
Kylie Kelce speaking during an episode of her ‘Not Gonna Lie’ podcast on July 23, 2026. Courtesy of Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce/YouTube Trending on Billboard Kylie Kelce is wholeheartedly embracing the newlywed chapter for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Speaking on the Thursday, July 23 installment of her podcast, Not Gonna Lie, Kylie...
Photo: David Bukach/Disney The acclaimed Disney+ adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians is officially set to make its triumphant return on November 20. Stepping into its eagerly awaited third season, the series will bring the gripping narrative of The Titan’s Curse to life. During a major Hall H presentation at San Diego...
John Mayer performs onstage at the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year Benefit Gala for Grateful Dead held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 31, 2025, in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner/Billboard Beyond his chart-topping melodies and guitar virtuosity, John Mayer has quietly dedicated himself to a deeply personal mission: funding critical research and...
The debut trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens has finally arrived, confirming a 13-episode premiere this October. This marks a thrilling departure for a franchise that has spent much of the past decade looking backward through live-action adaptations and animated spin-offs centered on Aang. Now, creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are boldly propelling the...
Noah Kahan performing during The Great Divide World Tour at Fenway Park on July 11, 2026, in Boston. Christopher Polk/Billboard Certain Noah Kahan enthusiasts are about to discover that several of his beloved lyrics are far less explicit than they originally assumed. Taking to X on Wednesday (July 22) with a delightfully tongue-in-cheek public service...
Tank latte cups serve as the quirky new mascots you must seek out and smash to clear the Series 3 “Tanks for the Coffee” collectible challenge in Forza Horizon 6. Debuting during the second week of the “Italian Exotics” playlist, this objective steps into the rotation as a fresh alternative to the standard weekly treasure...
Ahead of its anticipated presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, Lucasfilm has officially pulled back the curtain on the stellar voice cast for Star Wars Zero Company. Set within the iconic timeline of the Clone Wars, this upcoming turn-based tactical adventure blends beloved legacy performers with an impressive roster of celebrated talent from acclaimed video games...
They often say that New York City functions as a main character in its own right. Executed skillfully, this sentiment rings just as true for a classic Nora Ephron romantic comedy as it does for interactive virtual sandboxes like The Division or Marvel’s Spider-Man. Gamers anticipate a similar level of environmental storytelling when Control Resonant...
