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Justin Timberlake at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 17, 2026, in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Variety Justin Timberlake has a four-part “tell-all” docuseries in the works at Apple TV, with Janet Jackson appearing as a guest, Variety reported Monday (Nov. 2). The series is reportedly expected...
Ben Wang (Karate Kid: Legends) is in talks to join the X-Men reboot from Marvel and Sony Pictures, Deadline reports. Wang could play Iceman, one of the superhero team’s central members. Gabriel LaBelle (The Fabelmans), Jackson Kelly (The Pitt) and Rhenzy Feliz (The Penguin) were also considered for the role. Shawn Ashmore portrayed the character...
Bruce Springsteen performs on stage at the Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour held at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2026, in New York. Daniel Zuchnik/Variety Bruce Springsteen has endorsed Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race ahead of Election Day. In an Instagram post on Monday (Nov. 2), Springsteen...
Zach Cregger’s horror film “Resident Evil” is now officially available on international streaming platforms. Based on the acclaimed video game franchise, the film opened in theaters in September and earned more than $400 million worldwide. Cregger co-wrote the screenplay with Shay Hatten, whose credits include “John Wick” and “Ballerina.” “Euphoria” star Austin Abrams leads the...
Grasshopper Manufacture head Goichi “Suda51” Suda is considering a return to the creative direction of his early projects, he told Famitsu in an interview. Suda said that after finishing work on his latest game, Romeo is a Dead Man, he spent most of his time managing the company and improving working conditions. Grasshopper Manufacture Suda...
Shift Up’s Stellar Blade ranks among the decade’s most exhilarating action games, pairing swift swordplay with deeply satisfying parries. While a sequel is on the way, the original still has more ground to cover. Its Nintendo Switch 2 edition is another impressive port for the console, though it also inherits some familiar compromises. Originally released...
Nintendo’s upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time brings a dramatically different look to the Nintendo 64 classic. Nearly three decades after the first 3D Zelda adventure debuted, the Switch 2 version features more than a graphical overhaul: its distinctive character designs have also divided some longtime fans. In a developer interview,...
Daniel Craig is best known for playing James Bond, but his film career also includes the crime thriller Layer Cake, the mystery Knives Out and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Craig played Bond in five films, from Casino Royale in 2006 to No Time to Die in 2021. With the search for his successor...
Sony has released PlayStation 5 system software update 14.22.00, which includes system security fixes, according to the official description. The update arrives a month after version 14.10.00. The release comes amid notable progress in the console hacking community. Over the past several weeks, researchers and enthusiasts have made new advances in bypassing the security of...
Juan Atkins, a founding figure of techno and a member of the Belleville Three, died at age 64 after being found unresponsive in a Mexico City hotel room on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to Resident Advisor. He had been scheduled to perform at YuYu Cine Club. Atkins was taken to a hospital, where he was...
