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Melanie Martinez | Photo by Cho Giseok Melanie Martinez has claimed the top spot in this week’s fan-driven music poll with her unexpected new single, “POSSESSION.” In a survey launched by Billboard on Friday, January 30, enthusiasts were asked to identify their favorite arrival from a crowded field of new releases. Martinez emerged as the...

Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) finds warmth by a fire in the Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Photo: Steffan Hill/HBO Max A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a decidedly more grounded perspective on Westeros, eschewing the world-ending stakes of Game of Thrones and the draconic civil wars of House of...

Image: 20th Century Fox Roland Emmerich’s seminal 1996 blockbuster, Independence Day, has officially landed on Netflix. For those of us who have revisited this cinematic spectacle dozens of times, the excitement remains undiminished. Even three decades after its debut, no other entry in the genre has quite replicated its sheer magnitude or visceral thrill. When...

BigXthaPlug celebrates his massive commercial milestones at the UnitedMasters’ Third Annual Celebration of Independent Music, held at the Hollywood Palladium on January 31, 2026. (Photo: Respective Collective) During a high-octane weekend leading up to the Grammy Awards, the artist services powerhouse UnitedMasters turned the spotlight on BigXthaPlug. The Texas-bred sensation was the man of the...

The cinematic debut of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy ushered in a decade of fantasy dominance on both the big and small screens. This momentum was further propelled by the colossal success of HBO’s Game of Thrones, which pivoted the genre toward a “grimdark” aesthetic—gritty, cynical landscapes populated by shows like The Witcher...

Ubisoft is currently navigating a period of significant turbulence. Amidst a landscape of internal restructuring, widespread layoffs, and a pivot in business strategy that has seen its market value plummet, the publisher has pulled the plug on several high-profile projects. Notable casualties include the troubled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, while other...

Cardi B takes the stage as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” January 31, 2026. (Photo: Will Heath/NBC) Cardi B made a triumphant return to the iconic Studio 8H this weekend, delivering a pair of standout performances from her latest chart-topping album, Am I the Drama? During the January 31 episode, hosted by Alexander...

Throughout her career, Rachel McAdams has practically cornered the market on playing the partner of men with chronological baggage. Only four years after starring alongside Eric Bana in The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009), she played the role of Mary in the 2013 gem About Time. On the surface, the film presents as a whimsical time-travel...

On paper, the Men in Black sequels should have been a guaranteed triumph. Despite its high-concept extraterrestrial premise, the original 1997 blockbuster functioned primarily as a masterclass in the buddy-cop subgenre. It thrived on the friction and eventual bond between two disparate personalities hunting a common threat. This formula has historically fueled enduring franchises like...

The Most Unforgettable Moments From Clive Davis’ 2026 Pre-Grammy Gala “This evening carries a profound significance,” Clive Davis remarked to the glittering assembly gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The ballroom was a mosaic of talent, featuring everyone from foundational legends to the industry’s newest vanguards, alongside iconic actors and cultural dignitaries. “We...

Image: Disney Plus On January 27, Marvel Studios unveiled the complete eight-episode run of Wonder Man on Disney Plus. While the surprise drop was a gift for binge-watchers, it may have been a disservice to the craft of the series itself. Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest clearly polished the show for a serialized,...

Taylor Momsen and the Foo Fighters take the stage during the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 30, 2026. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Billboard) At the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, the Foo Fighters and Taylor Momsen stunned the audience by unearthing a hidden chapter of...

Becky G arrives at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Mariah Carey at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 30, 2026. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Billboard) At the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, Becky G utilized her red-carpet spotlight to deliver a defiant political message. The 28-year-old Mexican-American artist made a...

We are excited to pull back the curtain and introduce the talented individuals driving the development of the Road Trip expansion for American Truck Simulator. This ambitious project is set to introduce several iconic passenger vehicles to our virtual highways. If you are eager to trade your big rig for a sleek car, don’t forget...

Image: Polygram Filmed Entertainment/Everett Collection Maintaining a low profile is rarely an option for a David Fincher production. Ever since he transitioned from the stylized world of commercials and music videos to feature filmmaking with Alien 3, the director has consistently gravitated toward high-stakes projects featuring A-list talent and prestigious source material. Despite this pedigree,...