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NewJeans — Photo courtesy of ADOR (HYBE) Four years after their meteoric rise transformed the K-pop landscape, NewJeans is commemorating their journey with a heartfelt tribute to their global fanbase. On Tuesday (July 21), the group launched “2026 Summer of NewJeans,” an evocative anniversary film series. The collection includes four individual vignettes alongside a collective...

Sam Reid stars as the iconic vampire in AMC’s adaptation. Sophie Giraud/AMC In the climactic finale of AMC’s The Vampire Lestat, the titular protagonist confronts the harsh reality of his existence—including a humiliating struggle to dominate the music charts. Despite his status as an immortal icon, bringing Anne Rice’s legendary rock-star vampire to life proved...

Kaylee Hottle, known for her role in the “Godzilla vs. Kong” franchise, has tragically passed away following a car accident, according to media reports. She was 18 years old. The incident occurred early on the morning of July 21 in Maryland. The vehicle carrying Hottle and a 19-year-old male passenger veered off the road and...

Alan Ritchson has solidified his status as a bona fide Hollywood powerhouse. The Reacher lead, whose iconic series is already gearing up for its next chapter and a highly anticipated spinoff, continues to dominate the screen. With his upcoming revenge thriller Motor City already generating buzz as a potential cult classic, it’s clear his momentum...

Lizzo | Credit: Robin Harper Lizzo is ushering in the new month with a major milestone, gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated’s digital Swimsuit issue for July 2026. For the sun-drenched shoot, captured at a luxurious Miami estate, the “About Damn Time” icon showcased pieces from her own Yitty Swim collection. This marks her second...

Ben Folds testifies during the “Monumental Waste” congressional hearing. Source: Sen. Richard Blumenthal/YouTube During a congressional forum held this past Tuesday (July 21), musician Ben Folds offered pointed testimony regarding the controversial transformation of the Kennedy Center. The hearing, led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), aimed to scrutinize various “vanity projects” associated with Donald Trump,...

Music News July 21, 2026 Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Headline City Parks Foundation Benefit Honoring Joe Killian and Alex Blavatnik In a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy, the celebration will unfold at the iconic SummerStage main stage in Central Park. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage at a recent festival appearance....

On Tuesday, Disney implemented a widespread series of layoffs affecting various branches, including National Geographic and ESPN. The animation powerhouse Pixar was hit particularly hard; according to reports from Deadline and TheWrap, approximately 100 to 150 staff members—a significant portion of its 1,100-person workforce—were let go. The job cuts primarily impacted Pixar’s operations and production...

Anticipation was high at Sam’s Club locations this Tuesday, as collectors gathered in hopes of securing the latest release from the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s most coveted set of the year. However, what fans encountered was a frustrating breakdown in retail management—marked by a blatant disregard for purchase limits and inconsistent enforcement across various stores....

Onimusha: Way of the Sword has officially taken center stage as our latest cover story. While the announcement has ignited excitement among fans of samurai-themed action, it is easy to lose track of the calendar: this marks the series’ first brand-new installment in two decades. Although we have enjoyed polished remasters of the original classics...

Image: Hulu/Disney King of the Hill has officially returned for its 15th season, marking the second installment since the show’s decade-and-a-half revival. Following their return to Arlen, Texas, from an extended stint in Saudi Arabia, Hank Hill (Mike Judge) and his wife, Peggy (Kathy Najimy), have been reacclimating to their familiar surroundings. While most of...

The Avengers: Doomsday trailer has finally arrived. While the finer plot points remain shrouded in mystery, it is clear that this installment serves as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most ambitious crossover to date, featuring plenty of high-stakes conflict between its marquee heroes. The footage teases a showdown between the Avengers and the X-Men—a classic rivalry...

When the Magic: The Gathering crossover with Final Fantasy obliterated previous sales records—including the high bar set by The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth—it seemed like an untouchable achievement. Generating over $200 million in a single day was unprecedented, considering it took the Middle-earth set six months to hit that same benchmark. Yet,...

Mark Rosewater, the lead designer behind Magic: The Gathering, has undoubtedly grown weary of addressing the endless discourse surrounding the “Universes Beyond” initiative. During our conversation at MagicCon Amsterdam 2026, I broached the topic of his recent, contentious Tumblr post. In that exchange, responding to a fan who questioned the pushback against cross-franchise crossovers, Rosewater...

The highly anticipated launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved is nearly upon us. This marks the sixth iteration of the legendary title that defined a generation and serves as the second full-scale remaster in the series’ history. Rebuilt from the ground up using the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5, this modernized classic is expanding its reach to...