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Haruomi Hosono, Yellow Magic Orchestra Co-Founder and Harry Styles Inspiration, Announces New Album
Haruomi Hosono — Photo by Masahiro Handa Haruomi Hosono, the visionary co-founder of the influential Japanese electronic outfit Yellow Magic Orchestra, shared exciting news this Monday, May 18: his 23rd studio album is officially slated for a fall release. The upcoming record, titled Sincerely Yours, is scheduled to arrive on September 11 via Ghostly International....
No GTA 6 Pre-Orders Available Today
Today was widely anticipated as the launch date for GTA 6 pre-orders, a claim fueled by a promotional email from Best Buy. While the notification was initially perceived as legitimate, an insider later clarified that the communication was sent in error, dismissing any notion that an official Grand Theft Auto VI announcement was imminent. Whether...
Forza Horizon 6’s Impressive Early Access Figures Could Reshape Game Sales Models
Forza Horizon 6 has experienced an explosive debut weekend—even before its official launch. While the game does not technically arrive until Tuesday, May 19, the Premium Edition has been playable since Friday, May 15. Playground Games’ latest racing title has already drawn massive crowds. While rumors of a $140 million revenue haul during this head-start...
Report: Ghost of Yōtei and Sucker Punch’s New Project Won’t Come to PC as PlayStation Shifts Back to Console Exclusivity
Update, May 18: Following initial reports from Bloomberg earlier this year suggesting that major PlayStation 5 titles like Saros and Ghost of Yōtei would bypass PC to reinforce console exclusivity, we now have confirmation directly from the top. During a company town hall meeting this morning, PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst reportedly informed staff that the...
Sony to Hike PlayStation Plus Prices This Week Citing ‘Ongoing Market Conditions’
Following Sony’s recent decision to raise hardware costs for the PlayStation 5, the company has announced that the price of its entry-level subscription service, PlayStation Plus Essential, is also on the rise. Effective May 20, subscribers will see a price hike for both one-month and three-month plans, with Sony attributing the change to “ongoing market...
Ariana Grande Shares Snippet of New Song ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’: Listen
Ariana Grande Offers a Glimpse of Upcoming Single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” Ariana Grande | Credit: Courtesy of Republic Records The countdown to Ariana Grande’s next musical era is officially underway. On Monday, May 18, the pop superstar delighted fans by sharing a tantalizing teaser for “Hate That I Made You Love...
Forza Horizon 6 Series 1 Hotfix 1
Version: 360.259 (Steam) Update Size: 1.8 GB We are deploying our initial wave of refinements and stability updates for Forza Horizon 6 on Steam. Please review the comprehensive release notes below: Bug Fixes and Enhancements General Implemented optimizations to resolve profile loading errors encountered during game startup. Our team is actively monitoring these issues; we...
One of the most important actors has left HBO’s Harry Potter series
Image: HBO HBO’s ambitious Harry Potter television adaptation has yet to make its debut—slated for a December premiere—but the production is already navigating its first significant casting transition. As reported by Deadline, Gracie Cochrane will not return to the role of Ginny Weasley for the series’ second season. HBO confirmed the news in a brief...
BTS’s Jung Kook Partners With Major Fashion Brand to Design His First Clothing Line
Jung Kook Unveils Exclusive Capsule Collection with Calvin Klein Jung Kook performing at his surprise Times Square concert, November 2023. (Credit: Daniel Zuchnik/Billboard) Fans of BTS superstar Jung Kook have a stylish new reason to celebrate: the global icon is bringing his signature aesthetic to life through an exclusive partnership with Calvin Klein. The brand...
‘Ella Enchanted’ to be Adapted into a TV Series
Disney+ is officially developing a television adaptation of Ella Enchanted, according to recent reports. Anne Hathaway, who starred in the original 2004 film, is set to serve as an executive producer. The screenplay is being penned by Ilana Wolpert (Anyone But You), while Ben Schwartz (Dead Boy Detectives) has been tapped as the showrunner. Based...
A New X-Files Movie Streams on Hulu in One Month
20th Century Fox Film Corp/Courtesy Everett Collection Before Ryan Coogler’s anticipated X-Files reboot breathes new life into the franchise, Disney is revisiting the past. The studio has officially announced that The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Director’s Cut will arrive on Disney Plus on June 11, offering fans a fresh perspective on the 2008...
An Era Officially Ends for PlayStation
PlayStation is significantly scaling back its PC expansion strategy for first-party titles, according to a recent update from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. The announcement reportedly came directly from PlayStation studio business group CEO Hermen Hulst during an internal town hall meeting held this past Monday. Schreier clarified that Sony’s narrative-driven, single-player experiences will henceforth remain strictly...
Billboard and Montauk Yacht Club Announce Return of Marina Music Series Featuring Washed Out DJ Set
Montauk Yacht Club Revives Marina Music Series for a Third Summer Washed Out — Photo courtesy of Landon Speers The Montauk Yacht Club is teaming up with Billboard once again to bring back its celebrated Marina Music Series. Entering its third season, the summer program kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, featuring an exclusive DJ...
Xbox Risks Backlash in Desperate Bid for Relevance
On Monday, Microsoft launched a dedicated initiative designed to give Xbox users a direct channel for their feedback and concerns. This new pipeline allows players to track the status of their suggestions, providing a clearer look at how Xbox evaluates and responds to community input. While the company is careful not to promise that every...
How to Build a Metal Farm in Subnautica 2
In Subnautica 2, establishing a metal farm is arguably the most critical step you can take to secure your playthrough. It acts as a vital safeguard against potential softlocks caused by exhausting limited resources too early. Even with careful management of your initial troilite and mangalloy ingot stockpiles, locating the necessary blueprint and mastering the...
The Fastest Cars in Forza Horizon 6
There is no adrenaline rush quite like piloting the fastest vehicles in Forza Horizon 6. Blasting down open highways while narrowly weaving through traffic captures the very essence of what makes the series so exhilarating. That said, raw speed alone won’t secure your spot on the podium. Victory requires a blend of technical precision and...
Haruomi Hosono, Yellow Magic Orchestra Co-Founder and Harry Styles Inspiration, Announces New Album
Haruomi Hosono — Photo by Masahiro Handa Haruomi Hosono, the visionary co-founder of the influential Japanese electronic outfit Yellow Magic Orchestra, shared exciting news this Monday, May 18: his 23rd studio album is officially slated for a fall release. The upcoming record, titled Sincerely Yours, is scheduled to arrive on September 11 via Ghostly International....
No GTA 6 Pre-Orders Available Today
Today was widely anticipated as the launch date for GTA 6 pre-orders, a claim fueled by a promotional email from Best Buy. While the notification was initially perceived as legitimate, an insider later clarified that the communication was sent in error, dismissing any notion that an official Grand Theft Auto VI announcement was imminent. Whether...
Forza Horizon 6’s Impressive Early Access Figures Could Reshape Game Sales Models
Forza Horizon 6 has experienced an explosive debut weekend—even before its official launch. While the game does not technically arrive until Tuesday, May 19, the Premium Edition has been playable since Friday, May 15. Playground Games’ latest racing title has already drawn massive crowds. While rumors of a $140 million revenue haul during this head-start...
Report: Ghost of Yōtei and Sucker Punch’s New Project Won’t Come to PC as PlayStation Shifts Back to Console Exclusivity
Update, May 18: Following initial reports from Bloomberg earlier this year suggesting that major PlayStation 5 titles like Saros and Ghost of Yōtei would bypass PC to reinforce console exclusivity, we now have confirmation directly from the top. During a company town hall meeting this morning, PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst reportedly informed staff that the...
Sony to Hike PlayStation Plus Prices This Week Citing ‘Ongoing Market Conditions’
Following Sony’s recent decision to raise hardware costs for the PlayStation 5, the company has announced that the price of its entry-level subscription service, PlayStation Plus Essential, is also on the rise. Effective May 20, subscribers will see a price hike for both one-month and three-month plans, with Sony attributing the change to “ongoing market...
Ariana Grande Shares Snippet of New Song ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’: Listen
Ariana Grande Offers a Glimpse of Upcoming Single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” Ariana Grande | Credit: Courtesy of Republic Records The countdown to Ariana Grande’s next musical era is officially underway. On Monday, May 18, the pop superstar delighted fans by sharing a tantalizing teaser for “Hate That I Made You Love...
Forza Horizon 6 Series 1 Hotfix 1
Version: 360.259 (Steam) Update Size: 1.8 GB We are deploying our initial wave of refinements and stability updates for Forza Horizon 6 on Steam. Please review the comprehensive release notes below: Bug Fixes and Enhancements General Implemented optimizations to resolve profile loading errors encountered during game startup. Our team is actively monitoring these issues; we...
One of the most important actors has left HBO’s Harry Potter series
Image: HBO HBO’s ambitious Harry Potter television adaptation has yet to make its debut—slated for a December premiere—but the production is already navigating its first significant casting transition. As reported by Deadline, Gracie Cochrane will not return to the role of Ginny Weasley for the series’ second season. HBO confirmed the news in a brief...
BTS’s Jung Kook Partners With Major Fashion Brand to Design His First Clothing Line
Jung Kook Unveils Exclusive Capsule Collection with Calvin Klein Jung Kook performing at his surprise Times Square concert, November 2023. (Credit: Daniel Zuchnik/Billboard) Fans of BTS superstar Jung Kook have a stylish new reason to celebrate: the global icon is bringing his signature aesthetic to life through an exclusive partnership with Calvin Klein. The brand...