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From Locker Room "Vampire" to One HOF Comment: LeBron and Westbrook's Lakers Rift, Untangled
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement, and LeBron James dropped a congratulatory comment within 30 minutes that shot up to 6,000 likes. Looking back at how the two teamed up on the Lakers in 2021 and split by 2023, this single comment says more about whether the tension between them still lingers than any official statement ever could.
Taiwan Lands Hosting Rights for 2027 WBSC Premier12 and 2028 LA Olympics Baseball Qualifier, Taipei to Host World Teams Two Years Running
The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association has confirmed that Taiwan has secured hosting rights for the 2027 WBSC Premier12 preliminary and super round, as well as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball final qualifier, with both events set to take place in Taipei. A press conference will be held on August 17 to reveal further details.
Hank Heaven's Wild NYC Sublet Saga: Blind Cats, a Jailed Landlord, and the New EP 'Welterweight'
From jazz guitar prodigy to folk storyteller, Hank Heaven weaves a gas leak, a landlord doing time, and two blind cats into the six tracks of the new EP 'Welterweight.'
"It's Already in the Can" — Brian Bell Just Spilled the Beans on Weezer's Movie
At the premiere of Green Day's film "Nimrods," Weezer guitarist Brian Bell got asked about their own movie's progress — and let it slip with a "probably shouldn't say this, but": 2027 is the target release.
81-Year-Old Guitar Legend Slides Into Ian Gillan's DMs Like a Neighbor Asking to Borrow Sugar — Deep Purple Reunites After 33 Years
Ritchie Blackmore returned to the Deep Purple stage for the first time in 33 years, just to play one song — "Smoke On The Water" — and quietly put an end to years of public tension with Ian Gillan along the way.
Assassin's Creed Creator's New Game 1666: Amsterdam Sets August 25 Early Access Launch
Patrice Désilets returns to historical thriller territory after years away, this time setting the stage in 1666 Amsterdam—where the hunt is no longer for rogue agents, but for demons hiding behind human faces.
Nicholas Hoult Cast as Professor Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter Season 2
HBO's 'Harry Potter' hasn't even premiered its first season yet, but casting for season two is already underway—Nicholas Hoult has been tapped to play the vain, blonde Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Gilderoy Lockhart.
Ferran Torres Scored Spain's World Cup-Winning Goal — Then Rushed Straight to a Bieber Pop-Up
The hero behind Spain's second World Cup title turns out to be a full-blown sneakerhead off the pitch — one who shops out Justin Bieber's pop-ups, lives in all-black fits, and swears by his Under Armour boots.
Asked If He Could Drop 100 in a Game, 22-Year-Old Wembanyama Doesn't Hesitate: "I Agree"
Asked point-blank whether he could score 100 points in a single game, Victor Wembanyama didn't bother with a polite dodge — he put himself right next to Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old record in the same breath.
Jeff Teague Just Roasted Monta Ellis, Then Turned Around and Said Lillard Could've Won Titles in Curry's Place Too
Jeff Teague pushed back on Monta Ellis's "swap and still win it all" theory on his podcast, only to drop his own version claiming "swap Lillard in and the results would be about the same" — and American media were quick to point out he'd completely overlooked Stephen Curry's role as the engine of it all.
No PS5 Required: Steam Deck Can Now Stream Nearly 4,000 PS5 Games—If You're Subscribed
The third-party app "Asobi: Remote Play" lets Steam Deck stream directly from PS4 and PS5, even offering console-free cloud gaming for nearly 3,970 titles. The catch: you'll need a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, and the app is still in testing.
DJ Shadow's Sample-Only Landmark 'Endtroducing' Turns 30
Widely regarded as the first album built entirely from samples, 'Endtroducing' gets a 30th anniversary reissue on September 18, with DJ Shadow launching a companion tour that includes a single overseas stop at London's Barbican later this year.
Tooth Announce Autumn UK Tour, October 27 London Show at The Garage Set to Be Their Biggest Headline Date Yet
London grunge four-piece Tooth are hitting the road across the UK and Europe in support of their debut EP "Restless In Bloom," with the October 27 show at London's The Garage marking their biggest headline gig to date. Tickets go on sale August 12.
'Bad Romance 2' Cast Breakdown: From Ex-Bosozoku Leader to Rapper, 11 Members Move In Together
6 men and 5 women — including a former bosozoku gang leader, a professional fighter, and an ex-Self-Defense Force member — move into an oceanview dorm in Okinawa, where Netflix challenges them to find real love in just 14 days. Here's the full rundown on all 11 cast members and their Instagram accounts.
Yuki Kawamura Lands His Third Exhibit 10 Deal — And Even a Two-Way Contract Looks Like a Long Shot This Time
The Los Angeles Clippers have officially announced an Exhibit 10 contract with Yuki Kawamura — his third shot at cracking an NBA roster. But this time, the odds are tighter than ever before.
Travis Barker Drops the News Almost Casually: Blink-182 Working on New Album
He was only supposed to be there to talk about his documentary, but Travis Barker let it slip near the end of the interview that Blink-182's new album is already in the works and expected to be done this year — all while he's also drumming and producing for Alkaline Trio's new record.
Liim's Album Title Reads Like Poetry, But His New Single Rewinds to 1980s Harlem
New track "1980" features AJRadico and pays homage to "Paid in Full" and "Juice," arriving as the third single ahead of Liim's album drop on August 28.
PC Music's A.G. Cook Producing New Diiv Album, But First Told the Band to Ditch the Computer
A.G. Cook, known for his work with PC Music, is producing Diiv's new album "ZIRP!" — but insisted on recording live drums first and spending hours dialing in guitar pedals. Out October 30 with a North American tour to follow.
Fincher's English "Squid Game" Officially Dead, Cate Blanchett's Cameo Was All For Nothing
The Season 3 finale of Squid Game had Cate Blanchett popping up in Los Angeles, which everyone read as a teaser for David Fincher's English-language version. Now word is the project—codenamed Heckler—has been shelved internally at Netflix.
Clippers' Alleged Under-the-Table Payments to Kawhi Leonard Nearing Quiet Resolution
Reports suggest the NBA's investigation into the Clippers' alleged off-book payments has wrapped up its fact-finding phase, with parties now negotiating behind closed doors. This saga may end not with punishment, but with a quiet resolution that lets everyone save face.
GTA VI Trailer Drops on Netflix First — Rockstar Skips YouTube Premiere This Time
On August 27, the extended GTA VI trailer will premiere on Netflix first, with YouTube and the official site following six hours later — and the release order alone speaks volumes.
Sam Neill Wrapped His Final Scene Before He Could See It Release: "Legend of Zelda" Movie Adds Impa and a Mysterious Queen to Cast
The live-action "Legend of Zelda" film finished shooting back in April, with Sam Neill having completed his scenes before his passing—his character still unrevealed. Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski join as Impa and a mysterious Queen, with the film set to hit theaters May 7, 2027.
SB19 Makes Lollapalooza History: P-Pop Group Channels the Pressure Into New Single "LAWLESS"
SB19 becomes the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to hit the Lollapalooza stage, opening up about the weight of this milestone and the English-Tagalog interplay driving their new single "LAWLESS."
20 Years, 300 Unreleased Beats: Busta Rhymes Finally Delivers "Dillagence 2"
J Dilla left Busta Rhymes over 300 unreleased beats before he passed. Two decades later, the veteran MC has finally pieced together a sequel, dropping August 25th — with Ma Dukes herself in the room for the preview listen.