-
With 58 consoles and a dream, Pokemon Sapphire player chases “1 in 9 million” odds in an attempt to find a very specific shiny duck that he could immediately lose
A Pokémon Sapphire player is attempting an unusually difficult shiny hunt for a specific Psyduck encounter, using 58 Game Boy Advance consoles at once to improve the chances of success. The challenge is notable because the desired shiny Pokémon is estimated to have odds of about one in nine million, and could still be lost…
-
KIM DRACULA Announces Signing With RISE RECORDS, Shares New Single ‘Molecular Conversion’
Kim Dracula, the Australian-born, US-based musician, has signed to Rise Records and released a new single, “Molecular Conversion”, marking what they describe as the start of a new chapter. The track blends quiet, melodic passages with intense, theatrical delivery, showcasing the artist’s wide vocal range, and its accompanying video, directed by Max Moore, continues the…
-
10 Most Universally Loved Fantasy Movies Based on Books
Collider has published a ranking of the ten fantasy films based on books that are considered “universally loved,” highlighting how source material quality often translates into cinematic success across different eras and audiences. The list spans decades and tones, from children’s classics to darker adult dramas, illustrating the breadth and enduring appeal of literary fantasy…
-
‘Owls could be perfect launchpad for Gray’s career’
Sheffield Wednesday’s season-long loan signing of Harry Gray, the 17-year-old Leeds United forward, is being framed as a potential springboard for his career after a tough spell at Rotherham United last season. Gray comes from a footballing dynasty, with his great-uncle Eddie, grandfather Frank and father Andy all having played for Leeds, while his older…
-
Best games of 2026 so far: Pragmata, Pokopia, and more
Polygon has published its running list of the best video games of 2026 so far, updated periodically throughout the year, highlighting standout titles released in the year’s first months. Games qualify for inclusion only after being out for at least three weeks and must be well-regarded not just by the reviewer but broadly across Polygon’s…
-
On This Day in 2006, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 for the First Time in Decades With a Rick Rubin-Produced Masterpiece
On 22 July 2006, Johnny Cash topped the Billboard 200 with American V: A Hundred Highways, his first album to reach No. 1 on the all-genre chart since At San Quentin in 1969, and his first solo record to top the country chart in more than three decades. The milestone marked a remarkable late-career revival…
-
The 1960s singer Eddie Van Halen always wanted to work with: “I’d like to make a record”
Eddie Van Halen said he would have liked to record with Joe Cocker, praising the British singer’s vocal power. The unrealised collaboration matters because it illustrates Van Halen’s interest in working beyond his own band’s line-ups and genres. The article contrasts Cocker’s distinctive, expressive style with Van Halen’s hard-rock sound, while noting Eddie’s successful partnerships…
-
Victoria Monét reveals sophomore album and shares new single Reach Out
Victoria Monét has announced her sophomore album, “Frequency of Love,” due for release on 2 October via Lovett Music/RCA Records. To mark the announcement, the R&B singer released a new single, “Reach Out,” produced by Kaytranada and D’Mile, alongside a video directed by Dave Meyers with choreography by regular collaborator Sean Bankhead. Monét had previously…
-
Jimmy Kimmel Thanks CBS for His Ratings Gains, Invites Stephen Colbert to Guest Host and Previews This Summer’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jimmy Kimmel has credited CBS’s cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” for helping fuel a ratings surge on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, telling Variety he was “very grateful to CBS for their wisdom”. He also revealed he invited Colbert to guest host his ABC show during his summer break, though Colbert declined, calling it…
-
‘The Furious’ Star Joey Iwanaga Inks With Artists First
Talent management firm Artists First has signed Joey Iwanaga, a second-generation Japanese-American actor known for his work in action cinema, marking a new chapter for the performer following his breakout role in the martial arts film The Furious. The move reflects growing industry interest in Iwanaga after the film’s strong critical reception and box office…