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Luke Combs Claims His 21st Country Airplay No. 1 With ‘Be By You’ — Here’s Why It’s an Outlier
Luke Combs has scored his 21st No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Be By You,” which rises a spot on 32.8 million audience impressions, up 3%, for the week of 14-20 August. The achievement is notable because it is only the third of Combs’ chart-toppers that he did not write himself, making it…
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Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football for star-studded veterans’ team
Usain Bolt appears set to play Sunday league football for Wythenshawe FC Veterans, a Greater Manchester side stacked with former Premier League professionals, after his name turned up on the club’s online squad list. The eight-time Olympic champion and world record holder over 100m and 200m is a well-known football enthusiast, having briefly pursued a…
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Double Fine launches Amnesia Fortnight crowdfunding campaign after Xbox split
Double Fine has confirmed its next project following its split from Microsoft, launching a crowdfunded revival of its Amnesia Fortnight game jam series. Studio founder Tim Schafer announced the plan on the Kinda Funny podcast, with a Kickstarter campaign titled “Amnesia Fortnight 2026 – Indie Reboot” set to run from 31 August through September. The…
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Cyberleek’s GTA 6 leaks won’t change Rockstar’s Netflix reveal plans, report says
Reports indicate that recent alleged GTA 6 leaks by the hacking group Cyberleek are not expected to alter Rockstar Games’ plans for a Netflix reveal. The claim matters because the group has threatened further releases of footage, but the reported plan suggests Rockstar intends to continue its promotion schedule despite the disruption. Cyberleek reportedly shared…
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We Aren’t Talking Enough About All That Hayden Panettiere Brought To Video Games
This past week, the world lost Hayden Panettiere. Only 36 years old, the former child actress established herself as a household name in numerous iconic roles in film and television. From Claire, the super-powered cheerleader from Heroes, to Kirby Reed, the horror know-it-all from the Scream franchise, Panettiere proved herself to be a highly versatile…
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Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today
TechCrunch is running a flash sale on tickets for its Disrupt 2026 conference, with the lowest prices ending at 11:59pm PT on 21 August 2026. After that deadline, attendees will pay more for individual and group passes to the event, which takes place from 13-15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco. Disrupt 2026 is…
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The “mind-blower” 1968 album Ringo Starr doesn’t remember at all
Memories he doesn’t need to relive. The post The “mind-blower” 1968 album Ringo Starr doesn’t remember at all first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Hill stars for Yorks on day two against Hants
George Hill took five wickets to help Yorkshire hold the upper hand against relegation rivals Hampshire on day two of their County Championship Division One match at the Utilita Bowl. Yorkshire, already under pressure in the promotion battle, secured a slender first-innings lead before Adam Lyth’s fifty helped extend their advantage, though a late flurry…
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Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon Mega Zygarde ex Premium, $12 Star Wars Outlaws, Samsung Gaming Monitor
IGN has published its round-up of the best online deals for 21 August 2026, highlighting discounts across gaming, electronics and collectables ahead of the weekend. The piece is a curated shopping list rather than a news story, aimed at helping bargain-hunters find savings before Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary Sale ends. Notable deals include the Pokémon…