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Wolf Alice make Green Man debut, bring out Anna Calvi and Dove Ellis for 'Sunday Light'
Wolf Alice played their first-ever Green Man set in 2026, bringing out Anna Calvi and Dove Ellis for a performance of charity single 'Sunday Light', along with a joint cover of Mazzy Star's 'Fade Into You'.
This series turns 'Zelda' and 'Mario' into music box melodies, and it's finally getting a vinyl release
Composer Diwa de Leon's "Video Game Music Box" series, running since 2018, is releasing its first-ever vinyl compilation, featuring 14 arranged tracks from "The Legend of Zelda," "Mario," "Undertale," and more, priced at £23.
Gathering Of The Juggalos' First Year in Missouri Brings Three Drug Arrests and Over 100 Pounds Seized
The annual event hosted by Insane Clown Posse held its first-ever edition in Macks Creek, Missouri, where a police sting operation seized marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and other drugs, resulting in three arrests and charges.
James Ivy Scrapped 15 Demos, Then Wrote His Rock Debut 'The Seams' in a London Studio
SoundCloud-born producer James Ivy trashed a full month's worth of work—15 songs—before flying to London to reset with an old friend, finally delivering his rock debut album 'The Seams,' a record that traces his shift from hyperpop kid to rock musician.
Luka Doncic Hit With Double Attack: Arrogance Claim Lacks Proof, But Foul-Baiting Title Has Numbers Behind It
Former player Al Harrington accused Luka Doncic of being too arrogant and driving LeBron James away, while Suns forward Dillon Brooks named him the league's top foul-baiter. The two accusations carry very different weight.
Stephen Curry Quietly Sells Atherton Mansion, Takes Small Loss on $29.1 Million Sale
Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry sold their Selby Lane mansion in Atherton this past May in an off-market deal, fetching nearly $900,000 less than what they paid for it five years earlier.
A 7'2" Point-Forward Unicorn? The 2028 NBA Draft's No. 1 Pick Is Already Locked In: Duke Freshman Boumtje Boumtje
ESPN insider Jeremy Woo has named American big man Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje as the consensus top pick for the 2028 NBA Draft. Officially listed at 218cm (7'2"), the rising star is heading to Duke — and his father also played in the NBA.
Dropped From Reading & Leeds, BBC Introducing Fires Back With a Ten-City Tour
The BBC Introducing stage quietly exited Reading & Leeds this year — and in the same breath, the broadcaster has announced "Introducing LIVE," a ten-city UK tour in November that's the biggest in the scheme's history.
Jones Cup Bye Controversy Reignites: Philippines' SGA Posts Two Versions of Schedule to Refute CTBA's Claims
The controversy over Chinese Taipei Blue's qualification for the semifinals continues to escalate, as a fan page linked to the Philippines' SGA has publicly posted screenshots of two different schedules, claiming the new rule was only received after their opening loss to South Korea. The CTBA has yet to respond.
'Black Myth: Zhong Kui' Release Date Remains a Mystery, Fans Use "8/20 Pattern" to Predict 2029
Game Science dropped a 15-minute gameplay demo on August 20 but stayed completely silent on a release date. Fans dug up the timeline from "Black Myth: Wukong" and calculated that "Zhong Kui" likely won't launch until August 20, 2029, at the earliest.
Klay Thompson Reaches Buyout with Mavericks, Expected to Join Heat for Fifth Title Run
The Dallas Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson. Once the waiver process is complete, the four-time champion sharpshooter is expected to sign with the Miami Heat, who have been waiting nearly two months for this move.
Same Debut Anniversary, Different Fates: Nanamori Riri Announces Indefinite Hiatus as S1's Three Star Actresses Face Contrasting Situations
August 19th marks the shared debut anniversary of three popular S1 actresses — miru celebrates 8 years, Nanamori Riri marks 6 years, and Fuua Kaede reaches 5 years. But Nanamori Riri simultaneously announced she'll pause releasing new works after September 22nd, turning what should have been a celebration into a bittersweet moment.
Dr. Dre on AI in Music: "People Against It Sound Just Like Those Who Rejected Drum Machines Back Then"
In a New York Times interview, Dr. Dre confirmed he uses AI in his production process, joining longtime partner Jimmy Iovine in defending the technology by comparing the backlash to the resistance drum machines and synthesizers once faced.
Haaland Ditches Signature Blonde Locks for Buzz Cut Ahead of New Season
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland shared his haircut transformation on IG, saying goodbye to the long blonde hair he'd sported for years in favor of a sleek buzz cut, captioning the post "New season, new trim" to announce his fresh look.
Foo Fighters Break Out Deep Cuts at Hollywood Bowl: "Razor" Returns After 20 Years, "Home" Resurfaces
Foo Fighters joined the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl on August 22 for conductor Gustavo Dudamel's farewell tour, rarely dusting off three long-shelved tracks for the occasion.
Cruz Beckham Plays Two Sets in One Day: His Own Band First, Then Jumps On Stage With The Kooks at Night
At Rock N Roll Circus Norwich, Cruz Beckham performed with his own band The Breakers during the day, then unexpectedly appeared during The Kooks' headline set at night, joining them for a duet on "Jackie Big Tits."
First Live Appearance in Six Months: Justin Timberlake Surprises Fans with Don Toliver in Miami
Don Toliver brought out Justin Timberlake during his tour stop at Miami's Kaseya Center, with the pair performing "Rock Your Body" and "Body" together. It marked Timberlake's first public performance since paying tribute to Pharrell Williams this past January.
Tickets Sold Out Before Lineup Drop: Camp Flog Gnaw 2026 Led by Tyler, Future, Don Toliver
The 12th annual Camp Flog Gnaw returns to Dodger Stadium on November 14–15, 2026, with Tyler, The Creator curating a lineup headlined by Future, Don Toliver, Steve Lacy, and Turnstile.
Three Years of Weather Wrecking the Lineup, Bonnaroo Decides to Skip 2027 Entirely
Tennessee's Bonnaroo has announced it's taking a full year off in 2027 to give the grounds a proper rest. Organizers say it's about letting the campgrounds and main venue—both subjects of major recent investment—recover after years of relentless storms.
Mark Ruffalo Fires Back at Paramount's "Antisemitic" Accusation: Criticizing a Merger Isn't Hating Jewish People
Mark Ruffalo has publicly pushed back after Paramount framed his criticism of the merger deal as antisemitic rhetoric, insisting his target was Israeli military tech contracts and corporate executives—not the Jewish community.
Jay Weinberg Suddenly Unavailable, King Gizzard Calls in Dad Max Weinberg to Save the Day
Playing a show in Queens, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg to sit in for his busy son Jay Weinberg, keeping alive the band's long-running guest tradition.
Palace Skateboards' Third Seoul Store Lands at Lotte World Tower, Drawing Design Inspiration from Jongmyo Shrine
Palace Skateboards' new store opens inside Seoul's Lotte World Mall, with the 142.57-square-meter space taking cues from the architectural lines of Jongmyo Shrine. The launch includes an exclusive collection themed around Olympic Park and Lotte World's mascots, opening August 22.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Hides Easter Egg — Rack Up 1,500 Kills to Unlock Exclusive Litmus Camo
Players digging through the CoD MW4 open beta have uncovered a hidden camo called "Litmus." The catch: you need 1,500 combined multiplayer kills across both beta weekends — and once the beta ends, it'll be gone for good in the full release.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Countdown: Doors Open to All Platforms After Aug. 25 Cutoff
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta's early access week wraps up on August 25, after which players on every platform—including Nintendo Switch 2—will be free to jump into matches without restriction starting next week.