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Taylor Swift, Luke Combs and More — Vote: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week?
Taylor Swift Headlines a Big Week of New Releases — Cast Your Vote Published October 3, 2025 Taylor Swift — photo by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott The first Friday of October 2025 brought a wave of new music, with Taylor Swift’s latest album release standing out as the biggest event of the week. Released...
Friday Dance Music Guide: This Week’s Best New Tracks from Fred again.., Skrillex, Chris Lake & More
This Week’s Standout Dance Releases A roundup of the most compelling new tracks, albums and industry news shaping dance music right now. Cercle has announced a one-night DJ performance with Tame Impala in Mexico City tied to the band’s new dance-influenced album Deadbeat. Veteran DJ Lee Burridge offers a reflective clip from his upcoming documentary...
Taylor Swift Appears to Reference Candace Owens’ Quote About Blake Lively in New Song “Cancelled!”
Taylor Swift’s “Cancelled!” May Echo a Phrase Used by Candace Owens Published Oct. 3, 2025 Candace Owens on the set of “Candace,” April 19, 2022. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images. Artists often borrow inspiration from unexpected corners, and Taylor Swift may have done just that on a line from “Cancelled!,” a song released on Oct. 3,...
12 Film Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists
12 Movie Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists Artists from across Africa have lent their voices and compositions to a wide array of films — from superhero epics and action sports dramas to westerns and intimate, locally rooted stories. These collaborations have expanded the sonic palette of mainstream soundtracks while amplifying African perspectives on...
chilldspot on ‘handmade’: How the Band Used Each Member’s Strengths to Capture Its Present Moment (Interview)
chilldspot on growth, collaboration and their new album handmade Interview by Tomohiro Ogawa — originally published on Billboard Japan chilldspot — Photo: Ayaka Horiuchi chilldspot released their third full-length, handmade, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Since signing with MODERN SKY last year, the three-piece has widened its footprint across Asia, moving from intimate club dates to...
Elvira Urges Ariana Grande to Be ‘More Humble’ After ‘Offensive’ Interaction and Apology
Elvira Reiterates Criticism of Ariana Grande Following a Years-Old Backstage Encounter Published October 3, 2025 Cassandra Peterson as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark on “The Goldbergs” — Scott Everett White/ABC via Getty Images Cassandra Peterson, the iconic Elvira, has again voiced her displeasure with Ariana Grande, telling Entertainment Weekly on October 3, 2025, that she...
The Strangest K-Pop Demon Hunter Halloween Costume Is Just $40
Image: Netflix KPop Demon Hunters, the animated action feature Netflix quietly released in June 2025, rapidly became the year’s cultural sensation. After Sony parted with the project early in development, the film arrived on the streamer with almost no fanfare—only to be embraced by audiences. Quality carried the day: KPDH surged into the record books...
Creator of ‘Too Many Cooks’ Returns with a Twisted, Gory Horror Short
Image: Shudder Anthologies are famously uneven, and the V/H/S franchise is no exception. When the original V/H/S arrived in 2012, its tidy conceit — a roster of notable horror filmmakers (including Joe Swanberg, Ti West, Scott Derrickson of The Black Phone fame, and Adam Wingard of The Guest) crafting gritty, low-budget short scares presented as...
Grand Theft Auto/GTA 6, GTA Online and Mafia: The Old Country at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards
Второй этап голосования Golden Joystick Awards 2025 стартовал сегодня. В 21 номинации каждый может отдать свой голос за лучших кандидатов, успешно прошедших первый тур. GTA 6 номинирована сразу в двух категориях: «Лучший трейлер года» и «Самая ожидаемая игра». Второй год подряд Grand Theft Auto VI претендует на вторую награду — в 2024 году она уже...
“The Testament of Anna Lee,” Starring Amanda Seyfried, Gets Release Date
Новости «Завет Анны Ли» с Амандой Сайфред получил дату релиза Добавить в закладки Компания Searchlight Pictures анонсировала дату релиза фильма «Завет Анны Ли». Исторический мюзикл выйдет в ограниченный прокат США 25 декабря. Главную роль исполнила номинантка на «Оскар» Аманда Сайфред («Mamma Mia!»). Это второй проект с участием актрисы после «Горничной» Lionsgate, который выйдет на той же...
Microsoft–Activision merger harms the entire gaming industry, says former chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
At one point, Lina Khan attempted to block the deal but was unsuccessful. According to Lina Khan, the former chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the Microsoft–Activision Blizzard acquisition is damaging to the broader gaming industry. In the wake of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, the industry saw steep price increases and widespread layoffs, which...
Peter Molyneux Considers God‑Sim Masters of Albion His Last Chance to Restore His Reputation
As the 66-year-old developer remarked, he no longer has the energy for another project. Veteran game designer Peter Molyneux, the creator of the Fable series with more than 40 years in the industry, hinted in an interview with Edge that the upcoming god-simulator Masters of Albion may be the final game of his career. Molyneux,...
Microsoft lost $300 million in Call of Duty sales because of Xbox Game Pass — Bloomberg
Microsoft’s Chief Financial Officer, Amy Hood, has instructed the Xbox team to identify alternative ways to increase profitability. Microsoft recorded substantial losses last year, largely tied to adding the Call of Duty franchise to the Game Pass subscription. A former employee who asked to remain anonymous said that moving away from traditional retail sales resulted...
Obsidian Pulls Several of Its Games from Sale Over Unity Problems
The studio says it has identified a security vulnerability. Obsidian has temporarily pulled several of its Unity-based titles from sale, citing an unexpectedly discovered vulnerability. Until the studio patches the issue, the following titles will be unavailable on digital storefronts: Grounded 2 Founders Edition Grounded 2 Founders Pack Avowed Premium Edition Avowed Premium Edition Upgrade...
Kingmakers, a medieval game featuring firearms and tanks, postponed indefinitely
The project’s release had been slated for October 8. Independent developer Redemption Road Games and publisher tinyBuild have announced a delay for Kingmakers, which was scheduled to launch on PC on October 8. The release has been pushed back indefinitely, though the team assures players the extra time will be worth it. In an official...
Listen to Neil Frances’ Portola 2025 Afterparty Set: “Some DJ Sets Are Just Way Better Than Others”
Neil Frances’ Portola Afterparty Set Turns Public Works Into a Celebration Trending on Billboard • Pia Riverola Neil Frances — Photo: Pia Riverola Among the flurry of afterparties that followed Portola 2025, Neil Frances’ late-night appearance at Public Works rose above the rest — an especially memorable night for the duo themselves. “Frankly some DJ...
Taylor Swift, Luke Combs and More — Vote: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week?
Taylor Swift Headlines a Big Week of New Releases — Cast Your Vote Published October 3, 2025 Taylor Swift — photo by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott The first Friday of October 2025 brought a wave of new music, with Taylor Swift’s latest album release standing out as the biggest event of the week. Released...
Friday Dance Music Guide: This Week’s Best New Tracks from Fred again.., Skrillex, Chris Lake & More
This Week’s Standout Dance Releases A roundup of the most compelling new tracks, albums and industry news shaping dance music right now. Cercle has announced a one-night DJ performance with Tame Impala in Mexico City tied to the band’s new dance-influenced album Deadbeat. Veteran DJ Lee Burridge offers a reflective clip from his upcoming documentary...
Taylor Swift Appears to Reference Candace Owens’ Quote About Blake Lively in New Song “Cancelled!”
Taylor Swift’s “Cancelled!” May Echo a Phrase Used by Candace Owens Published Oct. 3, 2025 Candace Owens on the set of “Candace,” April 19, 2022. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images. Artists often borrow inspiration from unexpected corners, and Taylor Swift may have done just that on a line from “Cancelled!,” a song released on Oct. 3,...
12 Film Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists
12 Movie Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists Artists from across Africa have lent their voices and compositions to a wide array of films — from superhero epics and action sports dramas to westerns and intimate, locally rooted stories. These collaborations have expanded the sonic palette of mainstream soundtracks while amplifying African perspectives on...
chilldspot on ‘handmade’: How the Band Used Each Member’s Strengths to Capture Its Present Moment (Interview)
chilldspot on growth, collaboration and their new album handmade Interview by Tomohiro Ogawa — originally published on Billboard Japan chilldspot — Photo: Ayaka Horiuchi chilldspot released their third full-length, handmade, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Since signing with MODERN SKY last year, the three-piece has widened its footprint across Asia, moving from intimate club dates to...
Elvira Urges Ariana Grande to Be ‘More Humble’ After ‘Offensive’ Interaction and Apology
Elvira Reiterates Criticism of Ariana Grande Following a Years-Old Backstage Encounter Published October 3, 2025 Cassandra Peterson as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark on “The Goldbergs” — Scott Everett White/ABC via Getty Images Cassandra Peterson, the iconic Elvira, has again voiced her displeasure with Ariana Grande, telling Entertainment Weekly on October 3, 2025, that she...
The Strangest K-Pop Demon Hunter Halloween Costume Is Just $40
Image: Netflix KPop Demon Hunters, the animated action feature Netflix quietly released in June 2025, rapidly became the year’s cultural sensation. After Sony parted with the project early in development, the film arrived on the streamer with almost no fanfare—only to be embraced by audiences. Quality carried the day: KPDH surged into the record books...
Creator of ‘Too Many Cooks’ Returns with a Twisted, Gory Horror Short
Image: Shudder Anthologies are famously uneven, and the V/H/S franchise is no exception. When the original V/H/S arrived in 2012, its tidy conceit — a roster of notable horror filmmakers (including Joe Swanberg, Ti West, Scott Derrickson of The Black Phone fame, and Adam Wingard of The Guest) crafting gritty, low-budget short scares presented as...
Grand Theft Auto/GTA 6, GTA Online and Mafia: The Old Country at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards
Второй этап голосования Golden Joystick Awards 2025 стартовал сегодня. В 21 номинации каждый может отдать свой голос за лучших кандидатов, успешно прошедших первый тур. GTA 6 номинирована сразу в двух категориях: «Лучший трейлер года» и «Самая ожидаемая игра». Второй год подряд Grand Theft Auto VI претендует на вторую награду — в 2024 году она уже...