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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz spotted in New York City, March 2026. It appears the rumors are true: after eight months of speculation regarding their blossoming romance, Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are reportedly engaged. Multiple outlets, including People and Page Six, have corroborated reports that the British pop icon and the celebrated actress are...
‘The Voice’ season 24 contestant Dylan Carter Dave Bjerke/NBC The music community is mourning the loss of Dylan Carter, a standout contestant from season 24 of The Voice, who tragically passed away following a car accident on Saturday, April 25, in Colleton County, South Carolina. His passing was confirmed by The Local Voice, a non-profit...
Cynthia Erivo celebrates her achievement at the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Karwai Tang/WireImage Cynthia Erivo has officially proven that her stamina is as formidable as her vocal range. The multi-talented performer crushed her previous endurance records at this Sunday’s (April 26) TCS London Marathon, crossing the finish line with an impressive time of 3:21:40. This...
Last November, Valve unveiled a trio of ambitious hardware projects: the Steam Controller, the Steam Machine console, and the Steam Frame VR headset. Today, however, we have clarity on only one of those fronts. The Steam Controller is officially ready for primetime, with pre-orders slated to begin on May 4. Having spent significant time with...
Following the recent arrest of a suspect linked to an attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, investigators identified the individual as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old independent game developer. Allen, who was taken into custody after allegedly attempting to infiltrate the high-profile media event where President Donald Trump was in attendance, is the...
PowerWash Simulator has built a reputation for its eclectic and high-profile collaborations. Having already scrubbed away grime in the worlds of Final Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, Shrek, and SpongeBob SquarePants, the meditative cleaning sim is ready for its most iconic mission yet: a voyage to a galaxy far, far away. Developer FuturLab has officially unveiled the...
Following a previous postponement earlier this year, Valve has announced that the Steam Controller will officially be available for order starting May 4. This arrival precedes both the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, despite the trio being unveiled simultaneously. In an interview with Polygon, Valve hardware engineer Steve Cardinali clarified the decision to decouple the...
Valve has officially confirmed the pricing and launch schedule for its upcoming Steam Controller. Starting at 10 a.m. PDT on May 4, eager fans can place their orders for the new hardware, which carries a $99 price tag in the United States. At just shy of $100, Valve’s latest entry occupies a premium space in...
A decade ago, a colleague handed me the original Steam Controller. I had no context for it; it felt like an alien artifact that tossed decades of established design standards aside in favor of two peculiar trackpads. I struggled to navigate the radial weapon menu in Doom and promptly dismissed the hardware as another of...
Alicia Keys attends the 2025 Met Gala, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety) Despite a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Alicia Keys argues that the music industry remains stubbornly anchored in a “good old boy” culture, showing little progress since her debut. In a candid conversation with...
