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GQ has unveiled the first official still from the intense thriller “Heart of the Beast,” featuring Brad Pitt in the lead role. The film is directed by David Ayer (“Suicide Squad”) and is slated for an international theatrical release on September 25. The story follows a former special forces operative who, accompanied by his combat...
The surprising reveal of the Man of Honour expansion for Mafia: The Old Country has sparked significant curiosity within the community. Hangar 13’s game director, Alex Cox, and creative director, Josh Zammit, have stepped forward to shed light on what fans can expect. Pricing and Content Duration The DLC is priced at $10—exactly 20% of...
The surprising reveal of the Man of Honor expansion for Mafia: The Old Country has sparked significant curiosity among the community. To shed light on the project, Hangar 13’s game director, Alex Cox, and creative director, Josh Zammit, recently offered some clarity. Pricing and Content Duration This DLC carries a standalone price of $10—exactly 20%...
John Summit Baeth Electronic music producer John Summit has addressed the chaotic scenes that unfolded during his June 7 performance at Lilly’s Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The event, which coincided with the Monaco Grand Prix festivities, was billed as a high-profile dual appearance featuring both Summit and rapper Travis Scott. The evening took an...
Awich Courtesy Photo Billboard Japan recently sat down with Awich as part of its ongoing “Women in Music” series. Since its inception in 2022, this initiative has aimed to spotlight the female artists, visionaries, and executives shaping the global entertainment landscape, drawing inspiration from Billboard’s signature Women in Music honors. This conversation with Japan’s rap...
Microsoft’s decision to sharply increase Xbox Game Pass subscription fees in October 2025 triggered a massive exodus of users, according to Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball. Speaking at Monday’s The Game Business Live event, Ball provided a candid look at the fallout from the company’s controversial pricing strategy. “We saw millions of subscribers walk...
Ariana Grande during the “Wicked For Good” Q&A event in North Hollywood, California, on November 15, 2025. Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures Ariana Grande has officially joined the elite ranks of the “tens club.” The pop powerhouse took to Instagram on Monday, June 8, to express her sheer disbelief and gratitude after her latest...
The whirlwind of announcements from this year’s summer showcase season is finally winding down, leaving us with only the Nintendo Direct on the horizon. Over the past few days, we’ve dissected everything from the PlayStation State of Play and the main Summer Game Fest event to the Xbox Games Showcase and a multitude of smaller...
Olivia Rodrigo performing at the Resonator Awards, January 2026. Christopher Polk/Billboard Olivia Rodrigo is still reeling from the surreal experience of collaborating with her musical hero, Robert Smith. The pop sensation recently shared a poignant letter with her fans, expressing her sheer disbelief and excitement regarding their new duet, “What’s Wrong With Me,” which serves...
Keymailer and Game.Press have opened a Steam Bullet Fest 2026 collection built around fast shooters, bullet hell combat and survivors-like runs. The selection is aimed at creators and players who want quick access to action-heavy games during the festival window. The headline entry is Night Swarm from Mad Mushroom. It mixes vampire fantasy with roguelite...
