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No PS6 Release Date, But a Price Hike Hint: The Ambiguous Signals From Two Sony Execs
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed in a Wall Street Journal interview that PlayStation 6 still has no set release date, while another executive's comments on hardware pricing suggest the console likely won't come cheap.
Reading Festival Applies for Extended Thursday Performance License, Local Residents Object Over Noise Concerns
Festival Republic has applied for a license allowing Thursday main stage performances at Reading Festival, potentially taking effect as early as 2027, but local resident groups have pushed back citing noise concerns disrupting sleep. Organizers insist their assessment shows no negative impact.
'Avengers: Doomsday' Destroyed-NYC Footage Hides Clues — Fans Frame-by-Frame It, Betting It's Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Universe
In the "Doomsday" trailer unveiled at D23 2026, a mere few-second shot of a ruined city sent fans scrambling to analyze the buildings frame by frame. Combined with earlier leaks and the end-credits scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," they've pieced together which universe this New York might actually belong to.
Knicks' Title Stings Nets? Joe Tsai Admits It's "Embarrassing" But Won't Budge on Rebuild
With the Knicks ending a 53-year championship drought, Nets owner Joe Tsai admitted in an interview that watching a crosstown rival win it all was indeed embarrassing, but stressed the rebuild timeline won't waver because of it. The GM and CFO offered their own takes from different angles.
Skrillex Leaves a Late-Night Blank, Chase & Status Take the Boomtown Stage
Skrillex brought out Chase & Status during his headline set at Boomtown 2026, with the pair playing an unreleased track featuring Brazilian vocals together. Two weeks later, Chase & Status will take charge of Reading & Leeds' new main stage, The Grid.
Haikyuu!! August 19 Livestream Reveals New Details on VS the Little Giant Movie and Where the Monsters Go
Haikyuu!! held its RECEPTION #3 special program on the evening of August 19, unveiling the latest information on the second theatrical film VS the Little Giant and the special anime Where the Monsters Go. Both are slated for release in 2027.
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
ZZ Top's founding drummer Frank Beard has died at 77 while under hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. Billy Gibbons paid tribute, calling him "one of the most natural, innovative drummers," and the band will honor his wishes by performing in Austin this weekend as planned.
Remi Wolf's Third Album 'Mud' Confirmed: Eleven Tracks from "Covered in Filth" to "Squeaky Clean"
Remi Wolf has announced her third studio album, 'Mud,' set for release on October 9. She describes the making of it as a kind of cleansing that pushed her into a new chapter of life, with new single "Bottle" dropping later this week.
Fontaines D.C.'s "Marianne" Almost Got Cut — One Line From Their Late Manager Saved the Song
Fontaines D.C. have shared the last-ever live session recorded at BBC Maida Vale, and revealed how their late manager Trevor Dietz brought "Marianne" back from the chopping block after it was cut from a shortlist of 40 demos.
Kanye West's Two St. Petersburg Concerts Sell Out Instantly Amid Global Boycotts of Russia
Kanye West announced two shows in St. Petersburg, Russia this October, and tickets sold out within hours. The concerts stand in stark contrast to the widespread boycott of Russia among Western artists, and come after multiple stops on his tour were canceled amid controversy.
"Fading Afterglow of Ziggurat" Resurfaces at Gamescom After Two Years of Silence, 42 Demo Stations to Finally Give Fans Answers
Once suspected by fans of having "run off with the money," Fading Afterglow of Ziggurat has been confirmed for gamescom 2026, offering hands-on demos for the first time. Four segments will cover the main story, daily life, exploration, and a boss fight, with a brand-new trailer set to premiere alongside it.
Peacock Hikes Subscription Prices for the Fourth Time in Four Years, Right After Announcing Its First-Ever Profitable Quarter
Peacock's ad-supported Standard plan is jumping from $10 to $13 a month, while Premium Plus climbs from $17 to $20. Current subscribers will keep their existing rates until September 17.
Deus Ex Creator Warren Spector Announces Retirement: Three Games He Wanted to Make But Never Did
70-year-old Deus Ex creator Warren Spector announced his departure from game development in a LinkedIn post, just as he's about to enter his 44th year in the industry. He admits he still has three unfinished projects in mind, but says the gaming industry has changed beyond recognition.
Man/Woman/Chainsaw's London Show Sells Out in a Flash, Adds O2 Forum Date for Biggest Headline Show of Their Career
South London six-piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw's tour, originally set to wrap up at Electric Ballroom on October 7th, sold out almost instantly. The band has now announced an additional London show at the O2 Forum in May 2027, marking the biggest gig of their career so far.
Quality Over Quantity: Russell Westbrook Turned Down Two Contract Offers, Calling the Shots on His Own 18-Year Career
37-year-old Russell Westbrook announced his retirement — not because he had nowhere to play, but because he turned down contract offers from both the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings, closing out his 18-year NBA career on his own terms.
Bloc Party's New Track "Pigwig" Hides a Peter Rabbit-Style Nickname and a Summer That Can't Be Reclaimed
Bloc Party has released "Pigwig," the fourth single from their upcoming album "Anatomy Of A Brief Romance." Kele Okereke revealed for the first time that the song's title comes from an intimate nickname from a past relationship. The album drops September 11th.
Akriila Explains Her New Album Through One Playlist: A Chaotic Universe From PJ Harvey To Jane Remover
Chilean singer Akriila lands on NME's The Cover and drops the playlist "Lucy Is The New Hopecore," previewing the concept behind her second album alongside three singles.
Fontaines D.C.'s blue pupil teases new album "Dopamine Chamber," fifth record revealed
Dublin band Fontaines D.C. confirmed the title of their fifth album, "Dopamine Chamber," with a mysterious 26-second video, hinting the new record will drop sometime this year, while the band has also kicked off a new round of touring.
Gagged for Three Years After Leaving Slipknot? Jay Weinberg: "I Wasn't Legally Able to Collaborate"
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has revealed that for a period after leaving the band in 2023, he wasn't "legally able" to collaborate with other musicians and release music, causing part of his creative self to feel like it was "dying." Some of his newest songs have reportedly been in the works for as long as 13 years.
It Started With Loading Amps Into a Car: Totnes Youth Music Hub Jamming Station Launches £50,000 Save-Us Fundraiser
Jamming Station, a youth music organisation in Totnes, Devon, UK, has launched a "make-or-break" £50,000 fundraiser to cover fire safety upgrades, a new PA and lighting system, and soundproofing work, in hopes of keeping this rehearsal space and music talent incubator alive.
GTA 6 Preorders: 90% Choosing Ultimate Edition, Market Research Firm Says "Unprecedented" Ratio
Data from market research firm Sensor Tower shows nearly 90% of GTA 6 preorders are going to the $100 Ultimate Edition, far exceeding the industry's typical 10% to 20% premium-tier share.
Bill Hader Reveals How South Park's Fishsticks Joke Was Born in a Seattle Car
Bill Hader recalled at an awards ceremony that the "fish dick" joke that's haunted Kanye West for years was actually an accidental creation by Matt Stone and Trey Parker while watching salmon swim upstream.
Tony Hawk Takes the Stage to Introduce Interpol: "I Won't Retire Until They Stop Touring"
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk opened for Interpol at their San Diego show, reminiscing about their shared appearance on The Jay Leno Show back in 2004—a friendship that's lasted ever since.
Brother Announces Retirement on Facebook First, Frankie Valli Himself Sets the Record Straight: I'm Not Retired
Retirement rumors swirled around Frankie Valli after he canceled his 2026 tour, with brother Bobby Valli confirming the news on Facebook before apologizing and clarifying. The 92-year-old singer himself then personally denied the retirement rumors on Instagram.