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Dua Lipa Initiates $15 Million Lawsuit Against Samsung Over Unauthorized Use of Her Likeness Dua Lipa serving as a global brand ambassador at a Nespresso flagship boutique opening in New York City on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Nespresso) Pop superstar Dua Lipa has officially launched a $15 million legal battle...
"Michael," the biopic chronicling the life of the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, has officially surpassed the $500 million mark at the global box office, reaching a total of $577.3 million. The film has pulled in $336.8 million from international markets. Domestically, it grossed $240.4 million, establishing it as the highest-earning musical biopic in the...
Caitlin Clark Joins Morgan Wallen for Energetic Concert Walkout in Indianapolis Morgan Wallen and WNBA star Caitlin Clark backstage before the concert in Indianapolis on May 10, 2026. The atmosphere inside Lucas Oil Stadium reached a fever pitch this past Saturday night (May 10) as WNBA standout Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance alongside country...
Filming for the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise has officially commenced in New York City. Director John Krasinski shared the news via social media. The cast features the return of Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Noah Jupe, and Millicent Simmonds, with Jack O’Connell, Jason Clarke, and Katy O’Brian joining in supporting roles. Paramount...
As previously anticipated, the end of spring is shaping up to be a pivotal window for significant GTA 6 revelations. With Take-Two’s financial earnings call scheduled for May 21, the gaming community is bracing for potential updates from Rockstar Games within the coming ten days. Sony’s Subtle Tease During their recent financial performance briefing, Sony...
Dishonored 2, the acclaimed masterpiece from Arkane Studios and Bethesda Softworks, stands as a high-water mark for the stealth genre. If you haven’t experienced it yet, you’re in luck: Lenovo is offering the game for free later this week. As part of its periodic “key drop” initiatives, Lenovo will be distributing copies of Dishonored 2...
Rising British actor Owen Cooper has been honored with a BAFTA for his compelling performance in the miniseries Adolescence. The accolade was presented during the recent BAFTA TV Awards ceremony. Remarkably, this is just the latest in a long string of accolades for Cooper’s portrayal. He has already secured an Emmy, a Screen Actors Guild...
Image: Bandai Namco/Sunrise Mecha anime existed long before the advent of Mobile Suit Gundam, yet few franchises have ever navigated the complex interplay of geopolitics and mechanized warfare with such depth. Since its 1979 debut, the series has anchored the genre, establishing the expansive Universal Century (UC) timeline—a future defined by the perpetual, ruinous conflict...
Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter curated by the Polygon team, arriving in your inbox every Friday and featured on our site each Sunday. You can subscribe right here. Everyone is buzzing about Mixtape, the highly anticipated coming-of-age title making waves this week. The reception on Steam has been “overwhelmingly positive,” and it earned a...
Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the development of British Columbia to explore the intricate process of bringing this new territory to American Truck Simulator. We sat down with Patrix, our Map Technical Lead for ATS, to discuss the ambitious vision behind this region and the complex engineering required to build its unique road...
