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Erykah Badu Returns After 16 Years, Says "I'm Not a Studio Artist"
Erykah Badu and hip-hop producer The Alchemist have announced a self-titled collaborative album. The lead single "Witch Doctor" has already dropped, with the full digital release landing August 28, alongside a North America, UK, and Europe tour.
He Wrote a Reply But Never Sent It—Elliott Smith's Letter Finally Read 23 Years Later
A fan letter from 2000 was read and answered by Elliott Smith—but the reply was never mailed. 23 years later, thanks to a biographer's unexpected discovery, the letter has finally reached its intended recipient.
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Arrives on Disney+ in Early September, Just Months After Its Theatrical Run
The middling Star Wars film only hit theaters in late May and opened for digital rental just six weeks ago—now it's already headed to streaming. For Disney+, this timeline might be more talked-about than the movie itself.
Official Poster Still in Transit, So a Canadian Theater's Hand-Drawn Meme Poster Steals the Show
As Spider-Man: Brand New Day's global box office soars, a Canadian theater found itself missing its promotional materials — so an employee stepped in and hand-drew a poster for the display case. The exaggerated art style has fans online declaring it has more soul than the official version.
This Manchester Band Isn't Rushing to Prove Itself — It's Learning to Embrace Imperfection First
Fresh off winning Glastonbury's Emerging Talent competition and riding a wave of relentless buzz, Westside Cowboy's debut album *It Goes On* chooses to slow down, turning anxiety into song instead of rushing to deliver a flawless record.
Singer jo0ji on His Taiwan Visit: After Singing Bleach's 〈I-BULL〉, His Dream Is a Beachside Solo Show
Ahead of his Zepp New Taipei performance, jo0ji sat down for an interview to discuss the Kisuke Urahara line behind 〈I-BULL〉, Tite Kubo's warmth in person, and his lingering memories of Jiufen's taro balls with tofu pudding and the Tottori coastline.
McDonald's New Toy Collab Turns Hello Kitty into a Godzilla Cutie
McDonald's is teaming up with Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Badtz-Maru, dressing them up in Godzilla and Mechagodzilla helmets for a limited toy drop hitting U.S. stores August 18. No word yet on an Asia release date.
From SoundCloud to a Decade Later: Jamila Woods Brings Heavn Home
Jamila Woods announces a 10th anniversary tour for Heavn, kicking off in Los Angeles in November and closing back home at Chicago's Thalia Hall on December 6th — revisiting the 2016 R&B landmark across six cities.
Green Day's Punk Road Comedy 'Nimrods' Draws Mixed Reviews
Green Day dives into feature filmmaking with "Nimrods," hitting theaters August 14 and starring "The Black Phone" actor Mason Thames. But critics say the film is more interested in getting its characters close to superstardom than understanding what punk actually means.
He Bought Spider-Man's Childhood Home—Now He Spends His Days Sorting Fan Mail
Adapted from James Graham's stage play of the same name, "Ink" tells the story of how Rupert Murdoch used tabloids to upend traditional media—getting a theatrical run first before Netflix takes over is, in itself, a fitting irony.
From Severance to Spider-Man: Tramell Tillman's Suit Style Wins Fans Again
The "Severance" Emmy winner pops up in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" as Bill Metzger, head of Damage Control. He's not playing a bad guy—just a man who genuinely believes he's preventing harm.
Sandee Chan Transforms into a Ghostly Nun to Rap—TM Guo 2 Throws a One-Night Hip-Hop Party After 8 Years
THAT'S MY SHHH and Mandopop Workbook reunite after eight years, bringing together Nick Chou, Chen Sianjing, Sam and more at Legacy TERA, with Sandee Chan making her genre-crossing debut on two Cypher theme songs.
He Accidentally Bought Spider-Man's Childhood Home—Queens Owner Has Spent 3 Years Answering Fan Mail
Google Maps labels the address "Spider-Man's Home," and when Jack Shi bought the house three years ago, he had no idea. Now fans from around the world show up at his door, and his mailbox is stuffed with letters addressed to Spider-Man himself.
Makoto Shinkai's Untitled New Film Already Secured by Crunchyroll for Global Streaming
Crunchyroll teams up with Sony Pictures Entertainment once again, securing global streaming rights (excluding Asia, but including India) for Makoto Shinkai's next animated feature—before the plot or even the title has been revealed.
From Trunk-Sold Vintage Tees to the Paris Fashion Week Runway: diamond* Tells Their Story Through One T-Shirt
YSL's go-to rap duo diamond* and Tezzus have brought the Atlanta label ØWAY all the way to Paris Fashion Week. This interview starts with a vintage tee that got torn apart on the spot — and works backward to how they got here.
Low-Budget Horror 'Him and I' Sparks Backlash Over Its Selfish Take on Love
Made on a budget of just $750K, the low-cost horror film "Him and I" has raked in over $150M globally, and its lead Bear has been branded "worst boyfriend on screen." When love becomes nothing more than a wish granted, what's left is just a shell that mouths "I love you."
BLACKPINK's 10th Anniversary Fan Meet at National Museum Sparks Government Probe
YG scheduled BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary fan meeting inside the National Museum of Korea, but a rushed rollout, a mere 40-person cap, and restricted exhibition access sparked formal complaints—prompting Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to launch a review.
"It's Just Songs, You've Got a Roof Over Your Head": Self Esteem's Next Move Heads for the Welsh Mountains
Self Esteem is stepping into her first leading film role, joining a 1980s Welsh coming-of-age story called Mountain. This isn't just another crossover-into-acting headline—it's the next chapter after she openly admitted to being burnt out by the music industry.
David Fincher's English-Language "Squid Game" Spinoff Is Dead as Netflix Pivots to Local Adaptations
David Fincher's much-anticipated English-language "Squid Game" spinoff, "Heckler," has reportedly been scrapped by Netflix. Years into development with a writer and shooting location already locked in, the project ultimately fell victim not to creative issues, but to a shift in the platform's overall strategy.
Nicolas Cage Is Playing John Madden, But This Biopic Is Skipping the Big Screen
David O. Russell's Nicolas Cage-led biopic "Madden" is heading straight to Prime Video on November 18, with only a limited theatrical run for awards eligibility — and that release strategy might be the most interesting part of the whole story.
Nonstop or Long Dormant: New Releases Return at Their Own Pace This Week
Ariana Grande squeezed a new album out between tour dates, movie promo, and a musical—while Vini Reilly traded sixteen years of silence for a record called "Renascent." Nine new albums this week show just how differently artists can find their way back to listeners.
Her New Single Is Called "Brand New Chanel$" — But She Says She Hates Anything New
Slayyyter dropped a new track to kick off her "Worst Girl in the World" tour, but in a Billboard interview the same week, she admitted she doesn't even like her Roomba — and isn't thrilled about AI flooding into music and art.
'Barbie 2' Stalled Over Salary Talks: The CEO Isn't Rejecting Barbie, He's Rejecting the Price Tag
Contract negotiations between Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig have hit a wall, with CEO David Zaslav reportedly balking at the terms. The studio needs a deal locked in by December 2026, or the rights revert to Mattel.
Back to Basics: What the New Spider-Man Film's Twists Mean for the Future
This installment is about way more than Spidey's new suit: Sadie Sink shows up as Jean Grey, and the post-credits scene sends Spider-Man straight into outer space. GQ breaks down what *Brand New Day* means for Marvel's future—spoilers ahead, consider yourself warned.