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Rockstar owner Take-Two Interactive suffers massive financial blow amid GTA 6 leak fiasco
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has suffered a sharp fall in its stock market valuation after a hacker began leaking material from the unreleased Grand Theft Auto 6, just a week before its scheduled Netflix reveal. The leaked content reportedly includes gameplay footage, cutscenes and music, with the leaker claiming to possess…
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Wonder Man Star Was Told the Show’s Cancellation Was Due to Viewership Numbers
Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has spoken out about the Disney+ series’ abrupt cancellation, saying he was told it came down to viewership numbers that “didn’t make sense for business”, though he was given no specifics on actual figures or targets. The explanation has done little to quell criticism, since it doesn’t account for…
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Senate Dems press Hegseth for answers on Stars and Stripes independence
A trio of Senate Democrats is expressing concern over the Pentagon’s involvement in the operations of Stars and Stripes, defending the publication’s independence in a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday. Their inquiry follows an announcement this week that the military newspaper’s longtime publisher, Max Lederer, will be retiring after the Pentagon appointed…
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Showstopping Vocals Have Fallen Out of Favor in R&B — Can a New Generation of Stars Bring Them Back?
Billboard examines why traditional, powerhouse vocal displays have become less common in mainstream R&B over the past 15 years, and asks whether a resurgence is under way as the genre enjoys a strong commercial run. Since the early 2010s, artists such as Frank Ocean, Jhené Aiko, The Weeknd and Miguel pioneered a more atmospheric, tone-…
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Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss-ups: Cook Political Report
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candidate in the Lone Star State and a shifting political environment that could favor Democrats in Iowa. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report Senate and governors editor, wrote…
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The latest GTA 6 leak confirms the leaker likely has or had access to a playable build
A fresh batch of leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 footage has circulated online, showing what appears to be genuine gameplay captured from a working build of the game rather than official promotional material. The clip includes aerial footage of a flying vehicle passing over Vice City, complete with visible traffic and environmental detail, as well…
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Paramount+’s ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Replacement Goes Full Fantasy in First Trailer
Paramount+ has released the first trailer for its animated adaptation of Golden Axe, the classic Sega arcade game, positioning it as a comedic replacement for Star Trek: Lower Decks in the streamer’s lineup. The series brings a light-hearted tone to the fantasy genre, contrasting with the typically serious approach of shows like The Lord of…
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Carrick rejects claims of favourable Manchester United fixtures
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions that his side have been given an easy start to the Premier League season, calling the idea “ridiculous”. The claim arose because United’s opening two fixtures are against newly promoted sides, prompting speculation that Carrick could readily extend the strong form that saw him win 12…
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Independent Artist Group Signs ‘Love Hurts’ Director Jonathan Eusebio
Jonathan Eusebio, the stunt coordinator and second unit director behind the recent Universal action comedy *Love Hurts*, has signed with talent agency Independent Artist Group. The move follows his feature directorial debut and reflects his growing profile as he transitions from behind-the-scenes action specialist to director, marking a significant career step in Hollywood’s representation landscape.…
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Red flags and silence: Inside SUFC’s latest boardroom turmoil as trust erodes further – thestar.co.uk
Red flags and silence: Inside SUFC’s latest boardroom turmoil as trust erodes further thestar.co.uk