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How Much Did Tate McRae’s Streams Rise Following Her Buzzy Lollapalooza Set & New Era Tease?
Tate McRae’s US streaming figures rose after two festival appearances and social-media teasers suggested that a new musical era may be approaching. Her gold-painted closing performance of “Sports Car” at Lollapalooza drew particular attention, helping renew interest in her catalogue after a relatively quiet first half of 2026. Across 3–7 August, McRae’s catalogue generated more…
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Paris Jackson says dad Michael’s unusual rule helped protect her childhood
Paris Jackson said her father, Michael Jackson, imposed strict rules at home to give his children a more normal and grounded upbringing despite the family’s fame. She described his requirement that they wear masks in public as a protective measure intended to preserve privacy and shield them from public attention. Jackson also recalled that she…
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Helldivers 2 borrows from Dead Space and Silent Hill for its horrific new aliens
The article reports that Helldivers 2 is introducing new alien enemies designed with horror influences from Dead Space and Silent Hill. This matters because the additions appear intended to make encounters more unsettling and expand the game’s established science-fiction action into more overtly frightening territory. The available text does not provide further details about the…
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Pat McAfee threatens to sue liberal troll who accused him of using ‘N-word’ after sitting with Trump
Pat McAfee said he may sue an X user who falsely accused him of using a racial slur after he greeted and sat with President Trump at the 2026 Patriot Games. The dispute highlights how prominent public figures can face rapidly spreading allegations on social media following politically charged appearances. The article says McAfee met…
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan nearly quit acting after miserable ‘Star Trek’ experience: ‘I hated it so much’
Jeffrey Dean Morgan said that a miserable experience playing an alien on “Star Trek: Enterprise” nearly made him abandon acting altogether. The actor described hating the role so much that it became a low point before his later breakthrough television work. His comments reflect the difficult early-career periods many actors face before gaining recognition. Morgan…
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A Man Secured a Lost Billy Joel Interview. Then He Re-Created the Singer in AI. (Exclusive)
Filmmaker Adam Ripp has made a 20-minute documentary using AI to recreate a 22-year-old Billy Joel during a newly recovered 1971 radio interview, despite Joel not being involved in the project. The film matters because it illustrates the growing ability to reconstruct living artists from archival material and raises questions over who controls a celebrity’s…
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Son of Florida alligator attack victim says tourists and TikTokers are emboldening the gators
Dina Spann, 58, lost part of her arm after an alligator attacked her while she was floating in Florida’s Silver River in Marion County. Her son, Zach Guerrina, says tourists and TikTok creators may be making alligators less wary of people by feeding or touching them, potentially increasing the risk of dangerous encounters. The attack…
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The ‘Paranormal Activity’ Stage Show Has Audiences Screaming and Laughing. Can It Be Broadway’s Surprise New Hit?
“Paranormal Activity”, a stage adaptation of the low-budget 2007 horror film, opens at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre on 14 August. Its producers and director hope its intense scares and comic audience reactions will attract film and horror fans who do not usually attend theatre, potentially broadening Broadway’s audience. The play follows young couple James and…
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Phasmophobia Studio Launches A Publishing Label With These Five Exciting Games
Kinetic Games is expanding into the games publishing business. Before today, Kinetic has only been known for Phasmophobia, its four-player ghost-hunting game that first exploded during the COVID pandemic and has remained a favorite since then. It has apparently done well enough to allow the team to expand its business into publishing, as it’s announced…
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Meet Hip-Hop’s Buzziest New Acts in Billboard’s ‘Trending Up’ Series
Billboard’s latest ‘Trending Up’ instalment highlights Luh Tyler and Molly Santana as emerging hip-hop artists gaining attention. The promotional feature encourages audiences to see them live and positions both performers as acts worth following early in their careers. Luh Tyler is scheduled to perform in Mesa, Arizona, on 23 August, near Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey…