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Jean Grey and Dark Phoenix Aren't the Same Person: The Comic-Book Truth 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' Never Told You
The movie turns Jean Grey's dark turn into a split-personality story, but the original comics go way darker: that body isn't Jean at all—it's the Phoenix Force itself, impersonating her.
Even $872M Box Office Couldn't Keep Him: Director Exits Jurassic World Sequel
Jurassic World Rebirth pulled in $872 million worldwide, yet director Gareth Edwards has confirmed he won't be back for the sequel. The official word is "creative differences." Changing directors is nothing new for this franchise, but the timing here is worth a closer look.
Awich Brings Hip-Hop to the Concert Hall as Red Bull Symphonic Debuts in Japan
Red Bull's global touring series Red Bull Symphonic is set to land in Japan in November 2026, headlined by Okinawa-born Awich. Teaming up with the Tokyo Secret Orchestra and conductor Mika Takayama, her hip-hop catalog will be reimagined in full orchestral form.
'Barbie' Sequel Stuck: Warner Can't Sort Out the Profit Split by Year's End, Rights Could Revert to Mattel
Negotiations between Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig over a "Barbie" sequel have hit a wall, and if no deal is reached by the end of the year, the rights revert back to Mattel. The core issue isn't whether to make the movie—it's how to split the money.
Tate McRae Asked If She's MAGA, Gives an Answer That's Not Really an Answer
With a Morgan Wallen collab and rumored romance with NHL star Jack Hughes, Tate McRae's been slapped with a political label. Her response cleverly dodges the yes-or-no question, letting charity donations and tour vibes do the talking instead.
Producer Shares Sinéad O'Connor's Unreleased Album Screenshots, Accused of Exploiting Her Memory
Writer Adele Bertei has accused producer David Holmes of having ulterior motives after he publicly shared details about O'Connor's unreleased album on Instagram, claiming the singer had "dropped" him before her death over dissatisfaction with the production.
Remi Wolf Returns With Raw New Track About Messy Relationships
After two years of silence, Remi Wolf returns with new single "Twiggy," first debuted as a surprise performance at Newport Folk Festival. The lyrics hit with a rawness that catches you off guard, and even she can't quite say whether the song's about a relationship or the chaos of addiction.
The Inbetweeners Reunion Hits a Snag Amid Rumored Old Flame Between Stars
The Inbetweeners is officially getting a new Netflix project, but UK tabloid The Sun reports that an unresolved past romance between co-stars Emily Atack and James Buckley may be holding things up.
"Women In Blue" Season 2 Gets Release Date, and the Theme Song Cover Says a Lot About the Characters
Apple TV's "Women In Blue" returns for Season 2, premiering weekly starting August 12, 2026. The theme song is a cover performed by cast member Ximena Sariñana of a Lesley Gore classic, echoing the plight of the show's female police officers.
Marshall Wraps Up Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Series with $2,387 Studio Amp as Grand Finale
Marshall launches the final chapter of its Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection, spanning the Major V headphones and Emberton III speaker, with the JMH Studio amp priced at $2,387 as the crowning piece. The full lineup officially launches September 9, 2026.
LeBron James Teams Up with PGA TOUR for Junior Golf Invitational at Firestone
The LeBron James Family Foundation and PGA TOUR have announced a multi-year partnership, launching the inaugural invitational in July 2027 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, bringing together I PROMISE students and Pathway to Progression players.
Julian Casablancas Jokes James Murphy Is "Indie Rock's Brett Favre" as The Strokes Debut New Song
The Strokes debuted new track "Going To Babble On" live for the first time at Just Like Heaven 2026, while Julian Casablancas took a jab at LCD Soundsystem's multiple comebacks.
Sk8star: Tuning Every Adlib and 808 Just Right—Atlanta's Newest Voice
Atlanta rap newcomer Sk8star's latest EP "The Beautiful Rebellion" enlists Pi'erre Bourne behind the boards. He's about to open for Lucki and is cooking up a collab mixtape with Pz'.
Casting Shake-Up: Kit Harington Steps In for Nicholas Hoult as Professor Lockhart in HBO's "Harry Potter"
HBO's "Harry Potter" TV series has confirmed a casting change for Season 2, with Kit Harington taking over from Nicholas Hoult—who exited due to scheduling conflicts—to play the flamboyant wizard Gilderoy Lockhart.
Deftones' 50,000-Strong London Homecoming: All Points East Marks Band's Biggest UK Headline Show Yet
Deftones headlined Outbreak x All Points East in London on August 23, following up their O2 arena run with the biggest UK headline show of their career—yet the setlist skipped the viral hits in favor of deep cuts.
Suge Knight Drops Bombshell From Prison: Tupac's Ashes Allegedly Rolled Into Blunts and Passed Around
Speaking to TMZ from behind bars, Suge Knight claims that after Tupac Shakur was cremated, friends and family rolled some of his ashes into a blunt and passed it around — and he says he was "probably the only one" who didn't smoke it.
From Five Sellouts to a 21-City Tour, bunii Is Heading Back to School with VIRGILIO's BUNIIVERSITY
LA alt-rock artist bunii has announced the BUNIIVERSITY fall tour, 21 U.S. dates following up on this year's sold-out five-city debut run. It kicks off October 5 in Chicago and wraps November 9 in Los Angeles.
'2XKO' Announces Development Shutdown Less Than a Year After Full Launch
'League of Legends' fighting game spin-off '2XKO' only fully launched this January, but the developers announced in August that development will end by year's end. Servers will remain online for players to connect, and all purchases made before August 20 will be fully refunded.
Television Guitarist Richard Lloyd Diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer, Bandmate Launches GoFundMe for Medical Costs
Television founding guitarist Richard Lloyd has been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma; a liver tumor sits right next to a major blood vessel, making surgery unfeasible for now. Bandmate Sean Seymour has launched a GoFundMe with an $80,000 goal to help cover medical bills and living expenses.
Twin Atlantic's New Single "Supersweetness" Features Sam McTrusty's Own Daughters on Backing Vocals
Twin Atlantic have unveiled "Supersweetness," the third single from their upcoming album "Separation From The Animals." Frontman Sam McTrusty enlisted his two daughters to provide backing vocals, capturing the feeling of loving someone so much it hurts.
Quiet Husband Delivers FADER Mix: Richie Culver's Road from Shattered Football Dreams to His Berghain Debut
British multidisciplinary artist Richie Culver, aka Quiet Husband, has recorded a new mix for FADER, drawing on techno producers like Floid and Spekki Webu, while opening up about his journey from a broken football dream through bedroom parties in Hull to headlining at Berlin's Berghain.
Nintendo Teases Fans With a Single Screenshot: Is 'Pokémon Gold and Silver' the Next Remake?
Nintendo of America recreated the Gold and Silver opening scene in "Pokémon Pokopia," with a caption loaded with hidden meaning. Fans immediately jumped to the possibility of Gold and Silver remakes, with the timing coming right on the heels of the Red and Green hype surrounding Switch 2.
'BLEACH' Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Ep. 45 Debuts "Blood-Locked Ichigo," Kubo Tite Himself Draws Orihime
Right after Episode 45 of BLEACH's final season—Thousand-Year Blood War: The Conflict—aired, the official team dropped new visuals and a debut video of Ichigo Kurosaki's brand-new "Blood-Locked Ichigo" form. Original creator Kubo Tite even picked up his pen to draw Orihime Inoue in response to the buzz.
Victony Just Wanted to Drop an EP, Instead He Made an R&B-Soaked Album Called STARLIFE
Nigerian singer Victony teamed up with producer Ozedikus and turned what was supposed to be an EP into his sophomore album STARLIFE, out August 21, with a sound that leans surprisingly heavy into R&B.