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The musical biopic Michael, a cinematic chronicle of the life of Michael Jackson, has officially surpassed the $1 billion mark in global ticket sales. The film is only the second release of 2026 to achieve this milestone and stands as the first billion-dollar blockbuster in the history of Lionsgate. The production has shattered multiple records,...
Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards at the 2026 album launch event in Brooklyn, New York. (Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Foreign Tongues, the 25th studio album from The Rolling Stones, has officially claimed the top spot in this week’s new music poll. Following a reader survey conducted on Billboard, fans overwhelmingly chose the legendary...
Unfortunately, our most recent hotfix triggered unexpected audio complications across all platforms. Please be assured that our team is fully aware of the situation and is prioritizing a permanent resolution to restore your experience. In the interim, players on Steam have the option to roll back to our “publictesting” branch, which includes the following targeted...
If the steep price tag of the official Nintendo Switch 2 Camera has kept you from making the purchase, now is the perfect time to reconsider. While this compact accessory might have seemed like an overpriced novelty at launch, a significant price correction makes it a much more appealing addition to your gaming setup. Originally...
Niall Horan and Thomas Rhett share the stage at GEODIS Park, Nashville, on July 9, 2026. During a high-energy evening at Nashville’s GEODIS Park, Niall Horan and Thomas Rhett surprised fans by putting their own spin on Ella Langley’s chart-topping anthem, “Choosin’ Texas.” The song, which has maintained a firm grip on the No. 1...
Image: Sony Pictures Fictional icons aren’t meant to remain static; audiences inherently crave their growth and maturation. However, the longer a character endures, the more challenging it becomes to facilitate meaningful change without eroding the very essence that made them resonate with fans in the first place. Since his debut in the 1962 comic books,...
The long-awaited Lego Donkey Kong set has finally broken cover, confirming that the build pays homage to the legendary 1981 arcade cabinet that catapulted Nintendo to global stardom. A reveal of the “Donkey Kong Arcade Set” surfaced on Reddit on July 10, just weeks after Nintendo first teased the project. Current reports suggest a retail...
Following a flurry of recent teasers, Riot Games has officially pulled back the curtain on League of Legends Classic. The rollout is happening much sooner than anticipated; players can expect the mode to arrive for free as part of the 26.15 update on July 29. The announcement took center stage during the MSI 2026 Finals,...
Players on current-generation consoles can now begin preloading The Kortz Center Heist, the latest update for GTA Online. Notably, this is the most compact expansion the game has seen in quite some time. Preload sizes by platform: PlayStation 5: 1.993 GB Xbox Series X/S: 5.11 GB You may notice the absence of PC, PlayStation 4,...
Ariana Grande will no longer appear in the thirteenth season of the anthology series American Horror Story. According to Deadline, the singer and actress was forced to step away from the project due to scheduling conflicts with her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour. Grande was originally slated to make her debut in Ryan Murphy’s franchise alongside...
