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To anyone familiar with my horror sensibilities, it is no secret that Michael Myers is the ultimate slasher icon. John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece, Halloween, remains my definitive cinematic nightmare. After pouring countless hours into IllFonic’s 2017 cult classic, Friday the 13th: The Game, I have spent nearly a decade yearning for this specific studio to...

Nardwuar the Human Serviette onstage during the SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival. | James Goulden Photography/Getty Images Nardwuar the Human Serviette Bestowed With the Order of Canada Vancouver’s most recognizable plaid-clad icon, Nardwuar the Human Serviette, has been granted one of the nation’s most prestigious civilian accolades. On December 31, the legendary interviewer was...

The following incentives and promotional offers are available in GTA Online until midday on January 8. Salvage Yard Operations This week’s high-value targets for the Salvage Yard include the Bravado Buffalo STX, the Ocelot Virtue, and a Vapid Clique featuring the seasonal “Merry Cliquemas” livery and unique Liberty City plates. Notably, the third vehicle can...

Nick Jonas | Photo: Billy Kidd Nick Jonas is ushering in 2026 with a vulnerable new solo chapter. On New Year’s Day, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter debuted his latest single, “Gut Punch,” an introspective track accompanied by a minimalist lyric video on YouTube. Taking to Instagram to announce the release, Jonas shared his excitement about starting...

A rocky start: not every player successfully deployed into the field. As 2026 kicked off, the Escape from Tarkov community was hit with significant latency issues, and in many cases, players were completely unable to establish a connection to the game servers. Battlestate Games acknowledged the technical hurdles currently facing the titles: We are currently...

Image: Netflix [Editor’s Note: This piece discusses significant plot points and the ending of the Stranger Things series finale.] There has been a lingering sense of collective unease since roughly 2016. Regardless of one’s personal worldview, it is difficult to ignore how the global landscape has fractured over the last ten years, veering away from...

Sony appears to be facing a significant long-term security crisis. Reports suggest that Sony has fallen victim to a major data breach, dealing a severe blow to the PlayStation 5’s security architecture. Hackers assert that they have successfully extracted the console’s root ROM keys. Because these keys are hard-coded directly into the APU (Accelerated Processing...

Pink attends Apple’s “All of You” New York Premiere at The Whitby Hotel. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images P!nk Ushers in the New Year from a Hospital Bed Following Neck Surgery While many were out celebrating, P!nk marked the arrival of the new year from a much quieter setting: a hospital room. On Wednesday night, the 46-year-old...

The global pop culture event of the decade has reached its emotional conclusion as the series finale of Stranger Things has officially been released on Netflix. This significant milestone marks the end of a long and incredible journey for the residents of Hawkins and the millions of fans who have followed their struggle against the...

In a historic achievement for the Walt Disney Company Zootopia 2 has officially become the highest grossing animated film in the history of the studio surpassing the previous record held by Frozen II. This remarkable milestone highlights the enduring popularity of the animal metropolis and the deep connection that audiences have formed with the characters...

To kick off 2026, gamers can bolster their digital libraries with two major additions: a legendary entry from the Total War franchise and the high-octane action of Wildgate. The Epic Games Store has officially launched its inaugural free giveaway cycle for 2026. This time around, the storefront is offering a double feature, allowing users to...

Image: Showtime Stepping onto the set of a legendary auteur for the first time can be an intimidating prospect for any performer. However, professional discipline requires an actor to move past their personal hero worship to deliver a genuine performance. For Matthew Lillard, a lifelong admirer of David Lynch, being cast in the visionary director’s...

Matt Corby delivers a moving performance during the ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast in Sydney. (Photo: Ruby Boland) As massive crowds congregated along Sydney Harbour to welcome the New Year, Matt Corby offered a poignant musical homage to the victims of the devastating Bondi Beach terror attack. The Sydney-born singer-songwriter delivered a stirring rendition of...

Players can now secure the highly anticipated skin without the need to purchase tier skips using premium currency. In late 2025, Battlefield 6 introduced a compact new Battle Pass. Consisting of just 10 tiers, the mini-event offers the “Objective Ace” skin as its prestigious final reward. However, a significant progression hurdle quickly came to light:...