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Lollapalooza, Daisy Chain Fields & Ocean Way: 2026 Summer Festival Season Is Just Heating Up
This year’s US summer festival season is extending well beyond its usual finish, with Lollapalooza in Chicago (30 July–2 August) being followed by two brand-new events in Southern California. Billboard’s Pop Shop Podcast, hosted by Katie Atkinson and Keith Caulfield, discusses the line-ups for all three festivals, noting that while Coachella traditionally opens the season,…
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20 Greatest Video Games of the 20th Century
Collider has published a ranking of the 20 greatest video games of the 20th century, judged on gameplay, design, visuals, narrative, influence and lasting appeal, spanning the medium’s earliest decades from the 1970s through to the year 2000. – Games are ranked by their historical importance and influence on the medium, not just nostalgia -…
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Video: Crazy Taxi: World Tour Gets A Crazy New Trailer Highlighting West Coast Map
Sega has released a new trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, the 2027 revival of its arcade racing series, showcasing a West Coast map featuring activities such as demolishing sand castles, delivering pizza and flinging characters into the ocean. The game will continue the series’ tradition of featuring real-world retailers as in-game storefronts, with brands…
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The four movies written for John Travolta that he turned down: “Overall, I’m happy”
John Travolta has reflected positively on the major films he declined, saying he is broadly happy with how his career unfolded despite passing on several high-profile projects. The article highlights how his decisions shaped both his own filmography and the careers of other actors who ultimately took the roles. The four films cited are *An…
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Yes, the Palworld devs see your cursed NSFW mods: “I don’t think this is official”
Palworld developer Pocketpair has acknowledged that it is aware of unofficial sexually explicit mods made for the survival game. The response matters because it confirms the studio is monitoring fan-made content while making clear that such material is not endorsed or produced by the developer. The article centres on a developer reacting to an NSFW…
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Taylor Sheridan returns to movies after five years with NASA thriller, political drama
Taylor Sheridan, the creator of “Yellowstone” and other Western dramas, is returning to feature filmmaking for the first time in five years, moving beyond his usual genre to tackle a NASA-set thriller and a separate political drama. This marks a notable expansion for Sheridan, who has become one of television’s most prolific hitmakers, and signals…
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‘The Odyssey’ Translator Emily Wilson blasts Nolan’s ‘abysmal’ film, ‘would be ashamed’ to have made it
Emily Wilson, the classicist known for her acclaimed English translation of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” has criticised director Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film adaptation of the epic poem, reportedly calling it “abysmal” and saying she “would be ashamed” to have made it. Her remarks add a scholarly voice of dissent to the anticipation surrounding Nolan’s high-profile project,…
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Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson – “WannaCry”
Australian electronic pop artist Ninajirachi has released a new single, “WannaCry,” in collaboration with Porter Robinson, an established figure in computer music who inspired her early career. The track adds to Ninajirachi’s growing profile, following her acclaimed album “I Love My Computer” and recognition as one of 2025’s best new artists, and comes shortly after…
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Casey Wasserman Says “I Leave With Pride” as He Sells Stake In The Team to Providence Equity
Casey Wasserman has formally exited the management company he founded 24 years ago, confirming he has sold his stake in Wasserman (rebranded The Team in March) to majority owner Providence Equity Partners. The sale caps a sale process launched in February and matters because it follows a turbulent period for Wasserman, who faced an artist…
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‘The Gilded Age’ Star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor Wrap Workplace Satire Short ‘Movin’ On Up’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Actors Ben Ahlers, known for “The Gilded Age”, and Wesley Taylor have completed filming on “Movin’ On Up”, a workplace satire short film marking the directorial debut of Jacob Wahba. The project matters as a notable indie short bringing together stage and screen talent to skewer corporate culture through a distinctive visual style, and it…