drexler is giving a massive respect check to bad bunny
latin grammy winner jorge drexler just dropped some major respect for bad bunny. he went off on the haters who constantly clown reggaeton. drexler actually called bad bunny a great lyricist and said his music deserves a ton of love. the whole internet is acting like they did not see this coming.
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norm macdonald documentary drops on netflix, watch the trailer
norm macdonalds story is finally getting the full doc treatment. judd apatow is behind the camera so you know it is going to hit hard. the trailer just dropped and norm himself is telling the story in his iconic voice. it is coming out on netflix this month so we need to actually watch this before the memes start.
darkwing duck is back on disney plus, duh
so darkwing duck is officially getting a brand new animated series on disney plus and guess who is executive producing it. yeah, it is literally seth rogen. lizzy caplan, dan stevens, and mark hamill are also voicing the main characters. officially calling it right now, this is going to be a certified banger.
taylor swift drops 'patient zero' this friday
taylor swift is dropping a new single called 'patient zero' this friday and it is happening right before the vmas. the internet is already spiraling and the countdown has started. we are so ready for whatever chaotic era she brings next.
dude fell from a tree into a girl at knocked loose and she's paralyzed
a dude is literally paralyzed after a guy fell out of a tree on top of her during the knock'd loose set at louder than life. a gofundme is up for her medical bills. wild how a mosh pit can turn into a literal forest accident. stay safe out there folks.
karol g had to scramble to get bby wow on her album
so apparently bby wow almost got left off the album because it wasn't finished in time. she had to pull two other spanish artists in at the last minute to finish the track. the song still ended up hitting number one so the collab was an instant win.
east bay ray from dead kennedys got diagnosed with parkinson's
old school punk legend east bay ray is dealing with some real life stuff. he got diagnosed with parkinson's disease but is still gonna hit the stage. the band is gonna keep playing as long as his body lets them.
fhds, fgn, and vince staples are playing at the chili peppers music school
flea is throwing a massive 25th birthday party for his music school. dave grohl and vince staples are headlining the gig. this is a certified good time and a huge W for music education.
2hollis' new album is out nov 11
2hollis is dropping his new album called Pirouette on nov 11. It features some crazy artwork from the legendary Yoshitaka Amano. Honestly based on the track record this could either be a certified banger or a total flop. We are definitely checking it out on release day.
james hetfield just said tony iommi is the riff lord
metallica's frontman was on a radio show and really hyped up black sabbath's guitar god. he basically called iommi the original riff lord and it makes total sense. expect to see a bunch of metal fans agreeing in the comments right now.
ex turnstile guitarist ruled incompetent for trial
the ex guitarist from turnstile got dropped for attempted murder and the courts just ruled he is not mentally competent to stand trial. his lawyers are gonna try again to get him cleared in january. it is wild to think this is actually real life right now.
ms. rachel is the subway savior we deserve
you guys, ms. rachel is literally eating on the subway this time. she basically is the mr. rogers of today and honestly her take shut down everyone else. it was a whole mood and i am so here for it.
dolly parton estate is capping on her fired nephew
dolly parton's estate is officially taking legal action against her fired nephew. they filed for a restraining order in court. basically the ultimate dont-cross-me message.
outkast sued over a producer stealing their name
outkast is back in the news for actual legal tea. they had a whole deal where this producer was gonna legally change his name to ovrkxst to avoid the voldemort situation. then the producer allegedly ghosted on the deal after realizing the clout and is just running around with a stolen moniker now.
this mcnally harrelson show is basically a 2020s sitcom rerun
matthew mcnaughey and woody harrelson are finally on screen together and the premise is literally a true rumor about them being secret brothers. the apple tv show starts out promising but then completely falls apart because it leans way too hard into sitcom cliches. it is funny at times but overall the writers take the easy route instead of doing something actually fresh.
new kids lit is absolutely rizzing
we are finally getting some good reads for the minors. the board book about food-obsessed monsters is pure chaos and honestly the aesthetic is top tier. the poetry picture book is giving main character energy with those illustrations. if you need wholesome content that actually slaps, this is the drop you need in your cart.
best new books for kids and teens that are actually serving
Listen, there is a new picture book where a tiger gets totally wrecked by three human babies and it is hitting right in the feels. If you are dealing with your mom getting married and you have mixed feelings about it, this book gets you. Also there is a fantasy novel coming from Katherine Rundell which is giving exactly what we need right now. These are the reads doing the most without trying too hard.
china miéville 20 years later and god is it good
this dude spent 20 years writing the rouse and it shows. miéville basically went from writing weird indie shit to comparing himself to legendary maximalist authors. the book is packed with cold war vibes family drama and philosophical chaos. if you are looking for a book that matches the chaotic energy of the times this is it.
safe spaces by tice cin review
okay so this book slaps. it's about a turkish cypriot songwriter navigating the london music scene while dealing with some heavy stuff like money stress and the patriarchy. it's basically a spoken word poem mixed with a really raw coming of age story. if you like music and need to cry a little, you need to read this.
naomi alderman's new book features actual mythical creatures
naomi alderman wrote a book that mixes a grief memoir with a story about animal-human hybrids popping up in the uk. it is basically the ultimate genre blend and reads like someone took their therapy journal and a fantasy wiki page and smashed them together. the vibe is deeply weird but honestly kind of brilliant. it is about as unpredictable as you would expect from the author of the power.
the recovery house review, a mental health check-in
Derek Owusu pulls up with this raw take on mental health. The main character is dealing with a breakdown, addiction, and BPD after waking up in a recovery house. He is not trying to heal right away, he is just trying to figure out how he ended up in this mess. The whole thing hits different and makes you think about what is actually going on in your head.
redwood review: the ultimate cold war glow up
ben macintyre cooked with this one. the opening has a stressed out soviet dude offering up state secrets to an m16 handler just to cure his ed. literally the most insane power move ever. it is a total page turner and a masterpiece of the spy genre.
james marriott says books > phones but it is giving cope
so this guy james marriott is writing a whole manifesto about how books are the only thing saving us from the doomscrolling apocalypse. he claims reading middlemarch is the ultimate shield against fascism but honestly his whole energy is just vibes and no receipts. he threw away his own phone which is a big move but it still feels like a very boomer panic take on our current digital life.
this book is a total gut punch about what happened to a palestine student
so this guy was a green card holder and a grad student at Columbia until ICE literally snatched him from his own apartment. they shipped him 1000 miles away to Louisiana for absolutely no reason other than he was a loud pro-palestine voice on campus. he missed his own baby's birth while locked up in a kafkaesque legal nightmare that makes absolutely zero sense. if this book does not make you furious, idk what will. it is a brutal reality check disguised as a memoir.
malcolm gladwell misses the point on guns
gladwell wrote a whole book on us gun culture but completely dodged the actual issue. it's super readable but he only scratches the surface which is honestly a massive letdown. definitely not the deep dive you thought you were getting.
the books people actually read this month
a writer and some random people from the internet are talking about what they read in august. dave eggers dropped a new book called contrapposto and it is giving major main character energy. he says it's like john williams book stoner but make it about art and dating. obviously capitalism is still ruining everything but at least they have each other right.
Margaret Atwood and Kiran Desai drops for your next read
Margaret Atwood and Kiran Desai got major releases hitting the paperback shelves this month and ngl, it's a solid lineup. If you want to vibe with a huge multigenerational saga or a deep dive into some old school poetry, this list is giving main character energy. It's the perfect time to grab a cozy blanket and start reading.
the 100 best books of all time, ranked
The Guardian just dropped its definitive list of the 100 best English novels ever, ranked by a literal army of authors and critics. It is giving major main character energy but also a little gatekeepy. Are you going to read all of them or just pretend you have on your story? Let us know what you actually think.
doom painting review: a medieval rebellion told by a porpoise. wild.
ak blakemore's new book covers the 16 days of the 1381 peasants revolt. it uses like a thousand points of view including a horse and the actual king. the writing is so extra and chaotic, it actually slaps. but sometimes it gets a little heavy and hard to follow.
diana's brother's memoir is a messy, beefy 400-page rant
charles spencer's take on diana is basically just a 400-page roast of his family. he spends most of the book flexing and complaining. there are some sweet moments but the vibe is giving insecure.
booker prize 2020s got the receipts
marlon james and douglas stuart are back in the building and honestly they should just take the bag every time. they are up against a pulitzer winner, a sci fi legend, a comic writer, and a debut novelist so the competition is actually insane. the books are heavy but the drama is totally worth it.
spill: what are you reading rn
the guardian wants to know what slay books you are reading right now. drop your recs in the comments because we always need our next hyperfixation. no cap, this is the ultimate reading list just waiting to happen.
the complex review: your new family drama obsession
karan mahajan drops a massive book about the chopra family in delhi and honestly the drama is unmatched. it starts with a straight up murder and then flashes back to show exactly how all these people got so messed up. there is so much betrayal, corruption, and petty family fights it feels like watching the real housewives but with way more stakes.
the ugly truth about britains slave trade foundation
we are so done with the 'get over it' crowd. this book exposes how deep britains slave trade roots actually go into the foundation of modern britain. it is a heavy read but it slaps with the truth. we can not keep acting like the past did not literally build our country.
booker prize 2026 nominees dropped and they have us feeling something
the 2026 booker prize shortlist is finally out and we are lowkey shook. our books team is hopping on to spill all the tea on the nominees. expect heavy hitters like marlyn james and douglas stuart to finally take home a trophy. we are also giving major props to debut author rebecca perry who already has us in the bag. drop your questions in the comments because we are ready to debate.
taylor swift drops 'patient zero' on sept 25 and we are so back
taylor is officially back with a brand new single called patient zero. the release date is locked in for september 25th and she is already hyping it up on her socials. expect a massive rollout and probably another top 10 hit. we are absolutely ready for this era.
the rent crew is back on Broadway for a livestream
idina menzel and the gang are reuniting for a benefit concert. it is dropping as a livestream straight from the richard rodgers theatre. mark your calendars because we know who is tuning in.
american idol exec dead and the guy who did it is still not mentally ready for a trial
so a guy named Raymond Boodarian allegedly murdered an american idol executive named Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca back in july 2025. the judge just ruled he has to stay in a mental hospital and keep taking involuntary meds so he can eventually get to trial. honestly kind of insane that this is still dragging out but here we are.
east bay ray gets a pd diagnosis but still hitting the road
east bay ray got diagnosed with parkinsons disease and the internet is currently having a meltdown. the dead kennedys dropped the news and ray said hes gonna keep touring as long as he physically can. the band is literally built to outlast everyone and they are proving it once again. heavy respect for the mans hustle over his health.
dolly parton estate drama: nephew fired after sending the absolute worst threats
so dylon parton is currently going through it because her nephew bryan seaver just got fired and is suing everyone. he claims the estate is withholding his money and he sent a whole lot of threatening texts to get it back. honestly, firing him was the right move, he was being completely unhinged.
spider-man director gets major sony deal
destin daniel cretton just locked in a three year deal with sony to develop and produce through his own company hisako films. the mega deal is strictly for producing and developing though, so he is not locked in to direct the next spider-man movie. basically this is just sony trying to play 4D chess to keep him in the mcu pipeline while they figure out the next phase.
godzilla minus zero is officially rated r
the godzilla franchise finally got a hard r rating for the first time ever. they are definitely not holding back this time. expect absolute chaos, gore, and kaiju destruction.
sony just locked in spider-man nxt director for a massive bag
destin daniel cretton signed an overall deal with sony which basically means he is here for the long haul. spider-man brand new day is already crushing it at the box office and now he has the studio resources to build out whatever he wants. we are getting more spider-canon and honestly the multiverse is not ready.
despicable me creator just signed with the biggest talent agency
so pierre coffin, the absolute icon behind the minions, just signed with wme. he just dropped his solo directing debut minions and monsters and it is officially the best reviewed movie in the entire despicable me universe. the man is officially the main character, signing with the biggest boys in the game.
jessica lange is about to receive a visionary award and it is giving main character energy
the Virginia film fest is about to go insane. jessica lange is getting a visionary award. they are literally live taping the awards chatter podcast too. plus she is bringing two of her legendary oscar winning movies to the screen. it is giving all the iconic late night energy.
david dastmalchian is bringing his villain energy to a book publishing house
david dastmalchian is taking over the publishing game. he's launching a new lit division through his production company good fiend films. fans are absolutely here for the cinematic universe expanding into books. this is giving major crossover event.
robert eggers is finally doing his romeo and juliet remake
robert eggers just won a massive bidding war to direct the romeo and juliet adaptation. he is currently wrapping up werwulf but this epic romance is his next big project. the entire industry is praying he does not ruin it. literally everyone is watching right now.
mahershala ali agrees the blade reboot was a massive F up
Mahershala Ali just agreed that the Blade reboot was a huge L. Kevin Feige already called himself a failure for trashing the project. The oscar winner is totally on the same page and honestly we get it. Marvel really dropped the ball on this one.
ex-miramax executive munika lay pairs with toni wang for luna media
okay so former Miramax exec Munika Lay is teaming up with indie producer Toni Wang to start a new production company called Luna Media. they are basically here to make sure the stories we actually need to see actually get the budget they deserve. to kick things off they are launching Luna Lab, which is a screenwriting incubator for up-and-coming writers. the goal is to tell totally unseen stories and step up the indie game.
malta is building a movie set that connects to the ocean
malta is currently building the world's first land-sea movie stage and they are actively looking for creators to pitch their projects for it. officials say this is a major move to bring bigger budget productions to the island. it's a pretty wild flex for a location that's totally changing the game for filmmakers.
the wow beta is wild, people are name goofing
the world of warcraft beta is actually popping off with a million players already. people are running around using the new name system to be incredibly goofy. it is delivering exactly what you would expect from an mmo. the hype is real.
kpjdr lost his publisher, now no one knows if his new game is even real
kpjdr was super hyped about his new tactical spy game physint and had it locked in with sony. then sony suddenly ghosted him in june. he somehow finna managed to get microsoft to save the project instead. but now he's acting totally clueless about if the game will even hit ps5 or use sony's tech. the absolute chaos is wild.
are we seeing key west in gta 6 or is it just copium
gta 6 players are completely obsessed with whether Key West is actually in the game right now. they been doing deep dives into the recent trailer frame by frame. honestly it feels like a stretch but the internet will not let it go.
dawnwalker patch dropping the easiest difficulty option
so the game director is finally giving us what we asked for. they are adding a new difficulty that actually makes the game easier instead of just harder. you can also run away from fights now without the game punishing you like a middle school bully. the update is scheduled for early october which means we have some time to git gud until then.
bungie vaulting destiny 2 finally after marathons flop
brings our destiny 2 nostalgia back from the vault.they are finally giving us that old exotic energy.marathon is giving main character energy but no one is actually playing it.the new management is trying to fix things up.
pokemon ruby and sapphire switch ports looking incredibly real right now
an official pokémon account just dropped some footage for ruby and sapphire and people are losing their minds. the visual quality is looking way more next gen than a gba game and everyone is convinced a switch port is happening. if this is actually the remake we have been waiting for, nintendo is finally giving us what we want and the gba games are cooked.
rockstar dropping a mod ban right before gta 6
rockstar is seriously killing the modding scene right before gta 6 is even out. they just added super strict rules to keep mods out of missions, maps, story updates, and any fan made ip. we know the pc modding community is going to go completely feral after launch anyway, so this is a wild move.
xbox is axing a whole bunch of studios this week
so xbox is cutting hundreds of jobs this week because they are consolidating a bunch of their studios. this is literally the second wave of layoffs we've seen recently and it is actually insane. expect a lot of familiar faces to be looking for new gigs real soon. praying for everyone impacted, but man the studio consolidation is looking aggressive.
classic wow beta is here but skyborne starting zone is giving 'too modern'
the forever wow beta dropped and everyone is absolutely losing their minds over the classic vanilla grind but the new skyborne race is kinda pulling us out of the vibe. people online are fighting in the comments because the starting zone just does not hit the same as the original human or dwarf vibes. some think it is a cool fresh take while others are totally calling it a mid rebrand that ruins the nostalgia. we will see if blizzard fixes the tonal whiplash before launch but the discourse is already absolutely wild.
injustice 3 leak drops two confirmed fighters, one is here, the other is sending me
so another massive leak just dropped and it is looking like we are actually getting an injustice 3. they confirmed two characters are in the game, and one of them is exactly who you would expect. the other one though is a huge surprise that completely caught everyone off guard and honestly no one saw it coming.
blizzard layoffs rumors hit right after the blizzcon hype
i was literally riding off the high of blizzcon and the wow forever beta only to find out blizzard is allegedly about to start laying off staff. the timing is giving absolute chaos. even worse, the wow team is supposedly safe for now but that barely even matters when the writing is on the wall. corporate gotta corporate.
sony is testing free playstation store credits when you buy games
sony is quietly testing a new rewards program where buying certain games gets you extra store credit. people are posting screenshots on reddit and twitter about this. it is a pretty solid move if it rolls out properly. could actually change how people buy games.
the halo devs are basically packed up and microsoft sent call of duty to finish it
so basically halo studios is getting downsized into oblivion. microsoft decided to take the next mainline halo game away from them. they handed the keys to activision to build a whole new team from scratch. it sounds like a total shakeup and honestly a little chaotic.
xbox killing off the hellblade dev after years of slop
yo so xbox is officially shutting down ninja theory. it's the absolute worst since they made dmc devil may cry back in the day but you know whatever. they are in consultation to close the studio because of the giant layoffs happening right now. completely brutal for the team because their current game senua's hellblade 2 was actually looking insane.
268 more layoffs at Xbox and some studios are shutting down
Xbox is doing the absolute bare minimum by confirming 268 more layoffs. Some of their studios are just straight up closing, and others are merging together. The restructuring is still going strong and the gaming world is definitely not okay with this.
rayman legends retold is literally just the music levels and it's perfect
this game has been on literally every console since the ps3 era and i have a 1000 gamer score to prove it. rayman legends retold doubles down on the best part of the original which was just the music levels. if you liked the 2013 game, this is the definitive way to play it again.
superfan maps from your fav games are finally in one massive book
so there is this artist who literally painted the maps for games like diablo and dragon age and now they are putting all of them in one massive oversized book. imagine showing up to your local cafe with a giant book full of the most aesthetic fantasy maps ever. basically it is everything we did not know we needed but now absolutely must cop immediately.
undead labs left on read by microsoft
so state of decay's dev team is finally free from the corporate bs but its coming with the ick of mass layoffs. like congrats on the independence, but the budget cuts are absolutely wild. its giving we need to check the fine print on these corporate restructurings. least we are still getting dlc for the og trilogy.
the resident evil movie is just playing the game but make it cinematic
so the resident evil movie actually ate. it gets exactly what it is to play the game. u are not a cool spy fighting zombies. u are in the back screaming and dropping the controller. the movie basically turns our chaotic energy into a whole movie. it is giving the most honest adaptation of all time.
the gears of war story director got laid off two weeks before launch
so the story director for gears of war e-day just lost his job in a massive xbox layoff barely two weeks before the game drops. he has been on this project for over four years and got absolutely cooked by corporate. the timing is so bad it actually feels like a bad patch day rollout. we are going to have to see if the final product still hits or if this whole situation leaves a weird taste in everyone's mouth.
the worst rated movies we would still defend to the death
Critics can be so annoying and gatekeepy sometimes. We have all been there with that one movie we obsessively rewatch even though the reviews were trash. Sometimes a movie is messy, dumb, and completely unhinged and still the best thing ever. Here are fifteen badly reviewed films that people would honestly give a perfect score to.
15 director-actor duos who basically never break up
We are not okay with how often these specific actors and directors keep teaming up. It's giving 'if the vibe is right, keep the receipts.' Tarantino is literally the whole timeline so we had to be careful not to just make the list about him. If you are a movie fan, you already know these names. Vibe check is absolutely elite.
15 times the internet collectively cancelled someone
someone did a reddit thread asking for the exact moment they knew someone was cooked. the tea is so messy. it turns out people have been lowkey sus for years. the receipts were immaculate though.
where did all the kids online spaces go
remember club penguin and moshi monsters. those classic online kid spaces are basically extinct now. it is actually sad how much the internet has changed. we lost our whole childhoods to the algorithm.
the 14 times tv killed our favorite characters
you literally spend hours vibing with these fictional characters and the writers just delete their account. it is absolutely devastating when your favorite show kills off a main character out of nowhere. we are here to talk about the most brutal TV deaths of all time so you know what to prepare for. just a heads up, this whole list is major spoilers for some absolute classics.
15 facts about the universe that will actually make your brain glitch
our universe is basically a high budget cgi movie that keeps getting weirder. the distances are so massive your brain will actually stop working. stars literally explode and we can still see them from earth. this is not a hypothetical concept, it is real science and it is a lot to take in.
agents of shield is still floating in limbo and it's actually brutal
we have been begging marvel to just confirm this show is canon for like a billion years and they are still ignoring us. the cast keeps giving interviews begging for a yes or no and the mcu just keeps ghosting. it is honestly a whole vibe how casually they treat seven seasons of lore when they need to sell a new show or movie. absolutely wild that we are still stuck in this limbo waiting for official proof.
prosa trying to clock you in 10 seconds
baristas and security guards are basically human ai when it comes to spotting a bad vibe. they can smell the drama before you even order your chai. it is not foolproof but they have seen enough to know when someone is about to start a conflict.
what 10 minutes of history would you actually watch
imagine having a time machine but only getting a ten minute credit limit. redditors went wild with their top ten picks. some want to see ancient aliens, others just want to watch the dinosaurs live. it makes you realize ten minutes is basically a TikTok in real life.
12 Photos That Make Absolutely No Sense But We Love Them Anyway
some pics are so chaotic they just break your brain in the best way. you try to figure out what happened but the answer is probably that nobody thought this through. the real thrill is just staring into the void and accepting that this is a timeline. sometimes you just gotta look, laugh, and keep scrolling.
ellie langley's choosin texas just broke the hot 100 record
y'all, the song is literally untouchable at this point. it just hit 23 weeks at number one. that is more weeks than the christmas carol we all blast in december. the chart is basically her private playlist now.
ateez hongjoong drops the captain hat for a collab with bazzi
ateez hongjoong is stepping out of the captain role to explore his own sound on the new track ENOuGH with bazzi. he is totally ditching the leader responsibilities to actually vibe with this producer. it is a pretty cool move for him to try something totally new musically. the song is definitely a solid listen and shows off his artistic range.
chvrches drop dark rock banger 'roses' after 3 years
okay so the fandom is finally getting a new song it has been three years. chvrches just dropped this dark and energetic track with heavy rock vibes. it is perfect for those late night drives or doom scrolling sessions. the production is actually insane and totally worth a full listen right now.
faulks returns with a post-ww2 palestine epic
sebasian faulks is back with his 17th book and yeah it actually sl. it drops you right into 1946 palestine where a traumatized british soldier is trying to keep the peace before britain totally messes up and leaves. it is heavy, a bit of a downer, but basically a masterclass in conflict and mental health struggles. definitely reading this on my next flight.
scaramucci's 11-day disaster and his redemption arc
so anthony scaramucci was trump's comms director for literally 11 days and missed his own son's birth. this book is basically a massive apology tour for his rich boy delusions and impulsive energy. he's spilling the tea on his vanity and admitting he was totally out of his depth. basically a whole main character era that crashed and burned.
rachel cusks 10 most unhinged book era transitions
the guardian ranked the best books by rachel cusks and honestly? this is giving main character energy. she went from making smart social commentary to writing about fame being a total void. the new book about a natalie portman type is literally called life of m and the new york times called it rarefied and self serious. it is giving cold, empty, and deeply intellectual. if you are into dark vibes and feel like a fake sometimes this will hit different.
autumn review: a cozy Sussex glow-up and time travel
Kate Mosse is giving massive main character energy for her home turf West Sussex. The book is basically a love letter to her life there from a tiny village to her current chill life with her husband and his Granny Rosie. It is super grounded and nostalgic but also kind of sweet in a low stakes way. If you want something chill and rooted in a specific place, this is your pick.
taylor swift is literally rewriting the rules at the 2026 vmas
taylor swift is about to take over the 2026 mtv vmas in the best way possible. she already has four best direction wins, which just gives her even more ammo for her next era. the mtv's are finally giving out an artist director award, meaning she gets to take home the first-ever trophy for directing movies. basically, she just keeps flexing, and we are absolutely here for it.
apple building a music venue inside a pink floyd power plant
so apple is opening a whole music venue inside the old power station that pink floyd based animals on. artists can literally record and perform on the same stage at the same time. it is basically a flex for them to have their own house of worship. not gonna lie, the architectural energy is immaculate.
mitch malloy finally fronted van halen decades later
bro almost fronted van halen thirty years ago and the universe finally delivered. he just played live with michael anthony and honestly, it is about time. the man survived the ultimate near miss and is still out there shredding.
new doc drops on the trial that ended pac's life
we need to talk about this new movie dropping about the keefe d trial from back in 1996. it is wild that the trial actually happened and this is going to be the whole plot. pac is eternal but this project is going to be a major moment for fans.
paramount and 12 states are finally legally allowed to merge
okay so paramount and skydance have actually finalized their deal to buy warner bros discovery for 111 billion dollars. twelve states sued them but they reached a five year settlement so the mega merger is officially clearing its last major hurdle. expect a lot of studio logos merging into one giant block of text in the future.
street fighter movie clip drops iconic moves and it looks kinda fire
a new promo just dropped and they actually brought the games to life. we got the shoryuken, spinning bird kick, and the falling crane all in one spot. it is looking pretty solid if you ask me.
daredevil born again is ending after season 3
so apparently daredevil born again is getting cut off at season 3. the final season already wrapped filming a couple months ago and is in post production right now. on top of that, the showrunner just got fired. this whole drama is honestly hitting different and i'm not even mad.
simon kinberg's star wars trilogy finally got a director
the star wars trilogy finally found a director after all this time. simon kinberg will not be directing the movies himself. it is wild that it took this long to figure it out.
melissa mccarthy just cooked the 'comedies are dead' narrative
so apparently there is this whole narrative going around that theatrical comedies are dead and nobody watches them in theaters anymore. melissa mccarthy completely took the L on that take and called it what it is, absolute nonsense. she basically said that streaming taking over does not mean comedy is dead, it just means the industry is lazy. basically, if you typed that takes are over, this whole situation is the proof.
fall 2024 box office is officially chilling out
sad to say but this fall cinematic slate is not giving a summer smash. dinker is tracking for a low twenty million at the domestic box office. clayface and street fighter are looking like they might flop hard too. just stick to the big summer hits honestly.
the acolyte season 2 got cancelled and we are still not over it
yall i need to talk about the acolyte. we are finally getting the tea on what leslye headland had planned for season 2. it is giving absolutely unhinged star wars lore. the writers room was ready to go too. this whole saga is giving major big tech layoffs of 2023.
resident evil is mid but the first hour is a certified vibe
reviews are wild for the new movie. everyone keeps hyping up the first hour because it is an absolute non-stop ride. then the movie just takes a massive break. don't ask me about the ending because huge spoilers ahead. it is giving whiplash.
mason thames is nightwing in dynamic duo
so dicks getting his own animated movie and it is called dynamic duo. mason thames is playing nightwing and he was amazing in the black phone. this is going to be a great new movie for the dc universe. i am actually really hyped for this one.
activision is literally making the next halo game
yooo activision is officially taking over the halo franchise from bungie. they are making a full mainline game for xbox instead of another reboot. call of duty devs finally in the space marine sim. lets see how it actually goes because we have been through a lot of halo discourse with 343.
microsoft wants to put ads in your games now
Microsoft is patenting a way for ads to show up in PC and Xbox games without messing up the actual gameplay. it is basically just sponsored loading screens or pop ups during natural breaks in the action. honestly, we get that games need to make money but this feels super intrusive. i am already tired of seeing product placements in movies, now we are doing it in our video games too. welcome to 2024.
blood of dawnwalker actually slayed on a $45m budget
so the devs behind blood of dawnwalker just dropped a massive plot twist. they actually only spent $45 million to make the whole game which is somehow less than what you would expect for a massive rpg. the investors are totally defending its top tier status and honestly they might be right. it goes to show you do not need a fat budget to make a certified masterpiece.
marvel's wolverine devs are actually censoring mystique's wife
players are noticing that mystique's entire marriage to tyger is getting bleeped out in certain regions. it is a whole mood because marvel has done this topic before. devs are trying to play it safe but it is just obvious localization BS at this point.
movies we only remember for the random tiny micro-detail
Imagine watching a whole movie and forgetting literally everything except that one scene. It happens to the best of us and our brains just decided to keep the weirdest bits. Like that one actor or that specific piece of dialogue. It does not mean the rest was bad, it just means the main plot got completely destroyed by the lore.
15 actors who never even watched their own massive movies
imagine having a movie that basically defined your whole career and completely refusing to watch it. its genuinely wild for the actors too. some of them just hate seeing themselves on screen. others caught the premiere and said that was plenty. fans know their expressions better than they do.
the ultimate guide to plane movies when you're bored af
literally nothing sucks more than being stuck on a flight with nothing to watch. you do not need to watch your precious arthouse cinema to survive this. you need a movie that slaps without needing your full attention. grab the headphones, zone out, and let the credits roll before you even land.
carrot top keeps ruining his life in the most mainstream way possible
so carrot top is in the hospital after trying to off himself which is a whole mood honestly. lawyers are now claiming its total extortion which feels like peak comedy move. the plot twist is that hes trying to cancel his own career and it is not working. the guy is basically a tap water mclovin at this point.
YENDRY finally drops her debut album Como Agua after the industry tried to cancel her
YENDRY officially released her debut album Como Agua and it slaps. The Dominican-Italian singer basically survived a whole journey of industry drama and gatekeeping. She proved everyone wrong and dropped a solid Tiny Desk performance to prove she is the main character now. It is about time she got the respect she deserves.
paramount finally settled on that wb merger
the government and some states finally reached a deal with paramount. they promised to drop 30 movies a year to distract us from the combined studios doing whatever they want. at least cnn is supposedly safe now. it is wild we had to beg for basic media stability right now. do not expect the movies to be good though.
ozzy osbourne is finally bringing ozzfests bangers back
so ozzy osbourne is officially bringing ozzfests back to the us in 2027. its been a decade since the last time it happened which is wild when you think about how much we missed out. if they keep the energy high and the setlists fire it is going to be a whole mood. just please tell me we are getting slayer and metallica headlining together.
garth brooks drops 2026 tour with a drum pod, here is how to cop tix
garth brooks is back in 2026 with his iconic drum pod setup. he is doing multi-night arena stops across the country. you can cop tickets when they drop, but be prepared to refresh aggressively because it is going to sell out fast.
ninajirachi is hitting the road again next year
Okay so Ninajirachi is officially adding more dates to their 2027 North American tour. They are breaking out hard in the electronic pop scene right now and fans are going to need more flights. Honestly, if you slept on them last year you need to catch up before the tickets sell out.
miley cyrus is back on the dance floor but the lyrics are dragging
miley cyrus really said she's back but the beats are doing all the heavy lifting. this album is giving main character energy but the words are kinda giving mid. the production is definitely a certified banger but it leaves you wishing the lyrics were as good as the bass.
when the mud sucked but the main acts did not
Riot Fest 2026 was absolutely flooded but we survived. The performances were actually insane and made the soggy shoes worth it. We got some solid outfits and the vibes were unexpectedly unhinged. Definitely a day to remember even if getting out of the parking lot took three hours.
earbuds dropping on prime day before you even realized
Apple is front-loading the discounts so whatever, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods 4 are all getting cheaper. If you have been wondering whether to drop money on new tech, this is the moment to do it. It is literally just early October but the deals are already here. Might as well cop before the stock runs out.
rolling loud 2027 drops lineup rumors for florida and california
rolling loud is officially dropping two massive 2027 sets in florida and california. this is huge for the bassheads and is going to be a massive flex. expect the lineup to be stacked with the biggest names in hip-hop and edm dropping.
dolly parton's nephew got fired after 20+ years in the industry
so dolly parton's nephew was officially let go from his head of security gig after two decades. like, imagine getting 20 years at a job and getting the boot. it is wild how behind the scenes stuff works in the entertainment industry.
bro literally printed fake vinyl and got away with it for years
so apparently this dude in the UK was making over 3 million dollars just off fake vinyl records of literally everyone. he basically got caught red-handed running like the biggest bootleg operation ever. the craziest part is that people actually bought these pressed copies thinking they were real. super mid that he had to flex his cash and get caught, but we do love a good scam artist era.
sylvester stallone refused to be trump's hollywood ambassador
imagine being offered a random government job by trump and just ghosting him. that is exactly what sylvester stallone did. he basically said it is impossible and bounced. the man just wanted to walk away.
why your sims dictionary is lowkey immortal
monks on a greek mountain are basically playing a 1000 year long game of cultural telephone. they are passing down chants and stuff through an unbroken chain and it is wild. turns out memes and traditions are literally alive, not just vibes. it is giving biological organism but make it a folklore theory.
i wrote a new agatha christie miss marple book and it was giving alps
the queen of crime died 50 years ago but she is still serving. this author got the ultimate flex to write a new miss marple book. she basically channelled her own granny and sent the old lady to the alps.
sammy hagar is literally dragging alex van halen
sammy hagar is back on twitter doing what he does best. he called out alex van halen for basically just cashing in on old merch and classic hits. hagar said alex is charging fans for stuff you can just google. let him cook.
ed sheeran's opener is dragging everyone over robert kraft
bro, ed sheeran opened his show and his opener basically went on a whole rant. he said people should focus on robert kraft and zionist lobbies instead of the singer. this is wild stuff, and people on the internet are totally losing their minds over it.
gnarls barkley is finally hitting the road for real
gnarls barkley is coming back after literally a decade and a half. they're finally touring for atlanta which was always the one we slept on. honestly just a massive glow up for cee lo green. we are so here for it.
ed sheeran can't take the pressure of the gaza chaos
so ed sheeran finally broke his silence on the israel gaza conflict at his first show of the tour and the internet is absolutely losing it. he literally said he can't hide how he feels anymore because people are mad about his freedom of speech. it's the ultimate main character energy and the drama is actually insane.
wait, did captain kirk just open for metallica
bro, star trek just took over riot fest and the vibe was actually so chaotic. william shatner and the band played a warm up gig in chicago before their official show, and they covered metallica and ozzy. it is definitely a fun watch if you are into extreme metal covers, but musically it is exactly what you would expect. just pure camp energy and no apologies.
chad gilbert, founding guitarist of new found glory, dies at 45
chad gilbert, the founding guitarist for new found glory, has passed away at 45. he was the heart and soul of the band and co-wrote their most iconic lyrics. he had been privately battling brain cancer since spring, but chose to keep his health journey away from the public eye until his passing.
ke huy quan gets a 100k check for temple of doom
ke huy quan really didn't understand how $100k just showed up in his bank account for a 40 year old movie. he already thought he was paid fairly back in 1984 but this is a massive W. the fact that he got a retroactive check after all these years is wild. we love to see a man finally getting his bag.
yesss yusuoğlu back in the chat with what remains
the legend behind san sebastian winner yesim ustaoglu is officially back in competition with her new movie what remains. the plot is basically a main character era for elif, a poet who leaves her suffocating life behind to reclaim her creative flow. if you love cinematic main character energy this is literally for you.
basque country is actually nurturing new filmmakers right now
the san sebastian film festival is about to get a massive glow up with 31 basque projects dropping. the locals are saying this is their best era since 20 years ago. it is giving main character energy for a whole new wave of directors.
red sea film fest cancelled for 2026, la come back
the red sea film festival just cancelled next years run because everything is literally on fire. the foundation says the timing just isn't right right now with all the regional conflicts. they are promising to come back in 2027 with a whole new vision and hopefully way better timing. until then, just keep vibing and watching whatever series is trending.
netflix, tarantino, and fincher walk into a bar with brad pitt and leo
the first trailer for the cliff booth spin-off is finally here and it is exactly what you thought it would be. brad pitt is doing his weird white-guy thing and leo is just trying to keep up. hollywood is throwing every piece of trivia at us and i will absolutely be here for it.
is this jane austen remake even necessary
so there is a new sense and sensibility movie. technically it looks pretty and daisy edgar-jones is giving main character energy. honestly it is fine but we did not actually need another retelling of this book. they made it like twelve times already.
the love hypothesis: how they adapted the most viral book on tiktok
so basically, 'the love hypothesis' is getting the movie treatment and we are actually crying. producer elizabeth cantillon and the book's own author, ali hazelwood, teamed up to bring mirabel michelson's absolute favorite book to the big screen. lili reinhart is playing the absolute main character and we are all totally ready to stan her. honestly, the transition from booktok to the cinema is going to be everything.
yooo anjanette comer dead at 86
Hollywood legend Anjanette Comer just passed away at 86. She was iconic in classic flicks like The Loved One and The Appaloosa but also had that one phase where she was making some wild career choices. Legend status forever though.
austin abrams spills the tea on the resident evil ending
if you thought the resident evil finale was wild, hear from austin abrams himself. he admitted he was totally shook by zack wyle's ending but lowkey loved the risk. it was a super gutsy move from the director and the cast totally felt it. the movie was a massive hit so critics and fans are ready to stan.
hellraiser horror game out now, oct release confirmed
Clive Barker's hellraiser revival finally has a playable demo on steam. it drops officially on oct 8. the new trailer dropped too so we know exactly what we are getting into. finally we can actually test the gameplay before committing. oct cant come soon enough.
wow classic live is actually insane
blizzard did not expect this much hype. the wow classic team just dropped a vanilla spin-off and the beta numbers are literally breaking the internet. if you have been sleeping on the original game this is your wake up call.
kpj says physint was over budget and he still loves sony anyway
hideo kojima is spilling the tea on why sony walked away from the physint project. the scoop is that the budget was totally out of control and the timeline was slipping hard. kojima says he is not mad at all and still has love for sony despite the whole fallout.
activision says cod cheaters are literally printing money
activision just dropped a report saying cheating is a 6.3 billion pound a year industry. they are selling boosting and spoofing services left and right. basically people are out here maxing out credit cards to act like they actually have aim.
silent hill townfall review is actually insane
no cap, silent hill townfall is giving main character energy. after years of the series taking a massive L and going completely viral for the wrong reasons, this new game is officially stopping the sl. its serving major evolution energy while still keeping the exact same terrifying vibes we asked for. basically a certified reinvention but make it silent hill.
marvel's wolverine finally fixed the fart gas trails
so marvel's wolverine dropped a surprise big patch and honestly it's about time. the update finally fixed the weird blue fart gas scent trails that devs somehow let ship. if you spent half the game confusing trail markers for actual explosions, you know the struggle.
dead cells devs dropping a castlevania demo before the spooky season
if you have been craving some dark academia vibes for the spooky season, you are in luck. dead cells devs are releasing a demo for castlevania belmont's curse. you can finally sink your fangs into it soon. ready to slay some pixelated monsters.
how the hell did this weird resident evil movie actually hit
omg did you guys actually see the new resident evil movie. zach cregger totally proved the haters wrong because it just had the biggest opening weekend ever. it is totally giving quirky and weird but people clearly ate it up. i lowkey respect the chaos but also want to know what the hell i just watched. it is definitely a movie you will be talking about at college tomorrow.
14 photos that are literally the moment it all went off the rails
these pics are giving 'oh no' energy, we all know that one friend who documents their own disasters. it is giving 'be there or be square' but make it accidental. the best part is watching people have an entire meltdown in a single frame.
old photos that make no sense at all
Imagine finding a photo with zero context and just being expected to vibe with it. these historical pics are giving main character energy but not giving us the lore. some are just normal photos but in ugly clothes. others are literally cursed and we need answers.
resident evil is out and yes, it slaps
the new resident evil movie is officially out and it is honestly serving exactly what we needed. zach cregger totally gets the assignment and mixed horror with comedy in the best way. plus, there is an unexpected easter egg in the movie that has everyone losing their minds on twitter. it is a genuine vibe and actually worth your time.
15 iconic movie moments that were literally just improvised by the actors
there is literally no way some of your favorite movie scenes were actually in the script. actors just vibed and the directors were so pressed they kept the footage in the cut. it is wild to think about how much of cinema is just vibes instead of a strict plan.
new cliff booth poster looks like fincher's alien trilogy
throwback to when fincher dropped alien in 1991 after doing madonna videos and ilm. now we are getting the further misadventures of cliff booth. the poster is giving straight up xenomorph energy and honestly i am here for it.
sense and sensibility is a certified mood
Jane Austen is basically the ultimate mood board queen. The new Sense and Sensibility actually hits different and it is super bittersweet vibe. It is giving main character energy but we are living for the slow burn.
how to tell your friends you watched the rough drafts
imagine thinking your script was finalized only for the director to change everything. a lot of iconic movie scenes almost got the axe. the original scripts had totally different dialogue and plot twists. we are so lucky the final cuts actually slayed.
15 movie details you totally missed the first time around
you rewatched the movie and your brain finally caught up to the filmmakers' mastermind plan. these hidden details are actually lowkey genius and make the whole film hit different. bestie energy is at an all time high because we deserve the lore. go watch it again immediately so you can finally get the joke.
historical photos that look like another universe
bro the past is actually insane. some of these pics look like they are from a totally different timeline. it is wild to see how much has changed in just a few decades. history does not feel so far away anymore.
50 years ago, the aesthetic was just different
People were out here surviving with bell-bottoms and no smartphones. The vibe was entirely different, but honestly, some of it looks kinda mid. Just a whole different era of everyday life.
peaches on no lube, turning 50, and reclaiming her pop throne
peaches is finally dropping new music after ten years and she is absolutely here for it. she is talking about turning fifty and going through menopause like the absolute icon she is. the new podcast episode also dives into exactly why she made that wild music video about getting zero lube. basically, this is peak unbothered and we are eating it up.
dirty honey dropping an album and it slaps
dirty honey is officially dropping a new album called catch my butterfly on january 15th. they just released the lead singles lights out and butterfly. this is exactly the kind of heavy rock we need right now. do not skip this drop.
Congress trying to kill the internet and VPNs are mad
there is a new bill called the American Copyright Protection Act and it is trying to force internet providers to block piracy sites. this would also heavily affect vpn services with way too many subscribers. honestly, this is super mid because how are we supposed to watch movies and read books for free now?
new books for the kids and the chronically online
The new kids' book drop is actually serving. We've got a mouse detective and a fresh take on the Odyssey that hits right in the nostalgia. Plus, a dangerous wish and a reality TV book that is totally based on the current streaming landscape. Make sure you pre-order before your whole FYP gets ahold of this list.
jonathan franzen is finally letting the netflix series happen
so franzen once did a cartwheel because hbo tried to adapt the corrections and he knew it was going to be a mess. he actually co-wrote a pilot that he admits was one of the worst ever made. now he is making an eight part series for netflix and meryl streep is playing the main character. franzen even said that once streep was on board the chances of making the show actually shot up.
insomniac gets called out for using ai on a simple bathroom sign
they really out here using ai for a bathroom sign in the wolverine game. the sign had the weirdest spacing and grammar that made no sense. fans immediately posted it online and started roasting insomniac. insomniac quickly denied using generative ai for the sign though.
the last of us director tried to throw down on god of war because they pissed him off
basically the last of us director was giving major main character energy and said he was not hyped for the upcoming god of war game. the studio absolutely clapped back and it was a whole thing. now he is doing the whole 'my bad' tour and apologizing to the team.
13 movies with production trauma that will make you wanna cancel everything
we love a good movie, but sometimes the behind-the-scenes drama is too much. from toxic sets to WTH casting choices, these classic films come with major receipts. it is giving dark academia realness, and honestly, once you know, you can not unsee it. do not look up the bloopers unless you are fully prepared to spiral.
15 science facts that make your brain look like a glitch
Science is actually the wildest genre out here. The universe is doing the most stuff right now. These facts are giving pure cosmic main character energy. You will definitely be sliding these into your group chats tonight.
dcu needs to give these toxic men a glow up
everyone loves hal jordan because he is played by kyle chandler, but he is still a massive pick me who starts bar fights and mansplains. the dcu should take all the other hated heroes from the comics and put them in therapy so we can actually like them.
tv scenes that genuinely stayed in my head rent free
most tv shows just fade out the second the episode ends but some scenes hit different. they become the main character of the fandom for years. we quote them, make edits, and stan the performances forever. basically the episodes that actually deserve the replay value.
dropkick murphys' ken casey claps back at ed sheeran's maclemore snub
dropkick murphys' ken casey is throwing massive shade at ed sheeran for not backing up his opener maclemore. he said if someone has your back on tour, you gotta live or die with them. ed is currently looking like a whole clown for turning his back on the guy who opened for him. we need justice for maclemore.
az chike dropped no rest for the wicked. did it slap or nah
az chike just dropped his first solo album since he absolutely ate on kendrick lamar's peekaboo. it is called no rest for the wicked and he is streaming it right now. we already know the bars are hitting because of that feature, but let us see if the rest of the project actually slaps or if it is just the hype. we are here for the south central energy but also ready to roast it if it is mid.
GTA 6 soundtrack drops absolute fire and we are living for it
Rockstar is really out here playing the same music as my mom's road trip while we drift through the new map. We got Tom Petty, Sexyy Red, Depeche Mode, and the Pointer Sisters. It is a wild mix of old school vibes and modern rap. Honestly, the list is giving massive crossover main character energy. I am ready to mute the police sirens just to listen to this playlist on loop.
karol g brings the heat and the heartbreak to the tropitour
karol g is officially out here to reclaim her narrative and her sound. this tour is a whole vibe, tackling heartbreak and her own legacy with a massive stage presence. it is basically a love letter to everything people love about her, minus any of the outdated drama.
fucked up dropped the heaviest song of the week
fucked up just dropped the final track of their massive grass can move stones project and it slaps. they are bringing progressive hardcore to the main stage and it actually works. this is the kind of chaotic energy we need right now. five hours in and they still know how to end on a high note.
carrot top ended up in the hospital and honestly what a timeline
carrot top got rushed to the hospital after a suicide attempt while doing his usual vegas residency. the comedy legend is currently recovering and the internet is absolutely feral about the news. wish him a speedy recovery but man the timing of this whole mess is wild.
orville peck kissed an l a raiders player and it's on his new album
the masked country star just dropped major tea. apparently he made out with an unnamed los angeles raiders player in a club. the hot anonymous encounter is now officially referenced on his brand new album mule. the player was reportedly super thrilled about it too. peak hollywood drama.
ai drama during piers morgan interview goes absolutely feral
this ai actress totally messed up her big interview with piers morgan. she randomly started speaking cantonese out of nowhere. she also somehow brought up shakespeare and joked about having dinner with piers and tom conti. she made it clear that ai actors are taking over the oscar race. it was the wildest moment on live tv.
ed sheeran went off about the macklemore drama
ed got on stage in philly and immediately started spilling the tea on the macklemore situation. he didn't shy away from the gaza conflict either and gave his real takes to the crowd. basically a chaotic 10 minute speech that had everyone talking.
ed sheeran changed his whole set up in philly because people might throw stuff
ted is out here saying he did not know how the philly crowd was going to act. he was totally ready to get his vibe ruined by chairs flying at him. so he changed the stage setup last minute just to keep himself safe. honestly the fact he even took the risk is insane.
ed sheeran almost canceled his entire tour over the macklemore controversy
ed sheeran was so shook by the macklemore shade that he almost called off his whole tour because he felt majorly betrayed by the music industry. he changed his mind last minute after seeing that his fans were still holding onto their philly tickets. the whole thing was a massive plot twist in his career.
william sethatner just metal blasted live
the 95 year old star trek legend just played his first ever metal show in chicago and ngl it was actually pretty fire. he totally went in on ozzy osbourne metallica and motörhead classics and the crowd went absolutely feral. full setlist and footage just dropped and people online are losing their minds over the sheer audacity of it. honestly we are so here for the crossover energy.
chad gilbert from nfg died at 45 after a long battle with cancer
this is actually devastating. chad from nfg has been dealing with cancer on and off since 2021 and his body just gave out at 45. the pop punk world is losing another piece of its soul today and it sucks. sending all the love to his family and the scene right now.
becks new album and his sick tokyo mv with the shogun guy
beck is dropping new music after seven years and the music video is fire. the video is set in tokyo and features the shogun actor tadanobu asano. this album is basically a spiritual follow up to his vibe era albums sea change and morning phase. it is actually a really good move.
resident evil basically owned opening day, and it is actually giving
Zac Cregger's R-rated movie crushed it at the box office with a 26.5 million opening. The studio predicted it would make around 53 to 55 million total, but the real number might actually hit 60 million. It completely smashed earlier predictions of 40 to 50 million, so yeah, it is officially a massive hit.
wolverine sold a million digital copies and fixed the blue gas
wolverine actually popped off in the gaming scene which is wild. over 1.9 million copies sold in just a few days and a million of those were digital pre-orders. that is a massive flex for comic book tie in games and proves the franchise is finally hitting right.
batman knightfall part 2 trailer is out
we are getting a second animated movie for knightfall and it actually slaps. warner bros animation and dc studios dropped the trailer right on batman day to keep the hype alive. if you loved the first part you will probably vibe with this one too.
amazon just dropped ride or die, unannounced
yall this is wild. amazon just yeeted the ride or die series off prime video and nobody saw it coming. it starred octavia spencer and hannah waddingham and apparently had solid reviews and good numbers. like why cancel a whole show right before season two when people actually liked it.
alan ritchson spills the tea on dropped reacher storyline
alan ritchson just hopped on the pod recently and casually confirmed which reacher book storyline didn't make the cut for the show. amazon is currently grinding out season five while they already finished season four. thats a lot of alans and a lot of sleeper holds. basically, the show is moving faster than a ray connor vs ray brennan debate.
star trek and doctor who almost crossed over
akiva goldsman spilled the tea that a star trek and doctor who crossover almost went down. this would have been insane but the suits at paramount shut it down. it is giving major greed. i need this to still happen.
control: resonant is actually crazy good
control: resonant dropped its review scores and they are insanely good. the sequel is sitting at an 84 on ps5 and 83 on pc which is basically peak. remedy knew exactly what they were doing with this one. if you liked the first game, this is an absolute must buy.
la bola negra just took the top prize at toronto
this is actually huge. this spanish historical epic just crushed the people's choice award at toronto. it is the first time since crouching tiger hidden dragon in 2000 that a cannes premiere has snagged this exact award. the film jumps through 1932 and 1937 which sounds intense but we are here for it.
the savant is finally dropping in spring 2027
we literally waited almost a year for this jessica chastain show to come out. it got pulled from the schedule literally three days before its premiere. apple tv finally gave it a spring 2027 release window. no exact date yet but at least we have a timeline now.
zack cregger's resident evil actually broke the box office
Zack Cregger's Resident Evil totally slayed the box office this weekend and pulled in $108 million worldwide. It totally outran Scream 7 and even beat the start of Weapons. This is officially his biggest debut ever and the movie is looking like a certified ghost-busting hit.
why do japanese devs survive layoffs when western execs get 30m
the video game industry is currently in shambles and mass layoffs are everywhere. one expert pointed out that japanese studios are basically dodging the bullet because they run on tiny teams and actually care about the devs. also the top executives in the west are making 30 million dollars while the rest of the staff gets canned. it's honestly a trash situation for everyone grinding in the industry right now.
r* is incognito mode on gta 6 multiplayer but the ceo dropped a major hint
rockstar is totally giving us the silent treatment about gta 6 online and just dropped a singleplayer release date. people are losing their minds waiting for an rdr online style metaverse. the twitch ceo basically confirmed its dropping next year. we gotta hold up for now.
nintendo is just getting started and we are not ready
nintendo is literally in its bag right now. the switch 2 just broke the ps4s record for fastest selling console in us history. plus almost 20 million units sold and the ocarina of time remake is finally here. the hardware price hike barely even did anything to their momentum. they really just said we are not done yet.
control resonant review: the mold is calling and i must go
Control Resonant is serving looks with its vibe, but honestly, the core gameplay loop is feeling a bit repetitive. The aesthetics are absolutely giving, though. It is a solid 8/10 if the story actually pays off, and the writing definitely has the energy we needed right now. Just bring snacks, you are going to be here for a while.
final fantasy 7 revelation might be 200gb and we are not ready
the director said the game will be around 200gb. everyone is already crying about storage space. it is out in six months and the debates have already started.
people clowning on wolverine but it actually kinda slayed
Insomniac's new marvel game is a certified banger despite all the internet roasting. They literally sold 1.9 million copies and a fifth of those are physical copies. So yeah, the hype is real even if the review scores are mid.
rockstar lost a massive gta 5 liberty city dlc
imagine having a whole city ready to drop and then just yeeting it into the trash. the new leak shows a 200gb unrealised liberty city dlc that never saw the light of day. on a random side note, there is supposedly some very early files for gta 6 buried in the mess. we are just trying to process the absolute chaos of it all.
sony execs recreate the iconic ps4 sharing meme but make it ai
remember when ps4 let you share physical discs. shiggy and adam boyes just remade their classic meme moment but for the ai era. turns out the timing is peak because the new way requires zero physical games. we are living in the endgame and the boss level is here.
gamescom hangover and my triple bodge this week
so Gamescom was absolutely insane and the rest of the team is out recovering while i had to do the full triple bodge. expect my usual mobile game addiction, a late review apology, and a rule bending wild card. i'm just trying to balance out the absolute chaos the rest of the party is bringing to the group chat.
nodusfall looks like elden ring but it actually punches
at first glance nodusfall looks like a fromsoftware ripoff. the art style is all dark fantasy and looks super grim. but from what i played at gamescom i think it actually has a chance. it is trying to be its own thing and it is not totally embarrassing. keep an eye on this one.
lanterns episode 6 review when the series turns into a mess
The light is fading on this season. What started out as a solid superhero show took a turn that makes zero sense. It is honestly hard to see how they fix the mess they made this week. The writing feels totally off the rails and the stakes are losing all meaning.
guy gardner is actually the main character now
so superman is finally gone and guy gardner is just vibing in dcus new era. he is definitely not the good guy but also definitely not the bad guy. this season is basically filling in all the empty dc universe gaps we have been waiting for. it is giving legendary anti hero main character energy and i am here for it.
15 famous actors you totally missed
honestly, a lot of these big stars are hiding in plain sight. whether they are doing voice work or just buried under insane amounts of makeup, they are there. it is wild how many times you watched a movie and do not even realize a massive actor was on screen. the industry loves a paycheck, but this list is actually kind of mind blowing.
when your fave gives you the ick for absolutely no reason
we supose stan our faves but sometimes their energy just doesn't vibe and it gives us the ick. a reddit thread talked about random celebs who are mid for absolutely no reason. it's not about cancel culture, just pure subjective vibes.
15 underrated old games that deserve a massive revival
we are so obsessed with playing whatever is trending right now but the absolute classics are getting left on read. this thread is full of old games that were straight up giving us main character energy back in the day but are now totally mid and forgotten. it is honestly wild how many of these actually slept on gems could totally vibe with us today if they got a remake. we need the gaming gods to hear us on this.
every classic actor we’re sleeping on (and the absolute GOATs)
den of geek dropped a definitive list ranking the 15 greatest leading men in cinema history. it covers everything from old-school cinema icons to modern movie stars. they actually took the time to rank them, so we know who is the real main character. it is giving absolute cinema greatness.
15 actors who were already iconic on tv before they hit the big screen
let's be real, seeing your faves as actual movie stars is crazy work. before they were gracing the big screen, they were literally in our living rooms every week, ruining us with their acting. not every tv star makes the jump to movies, but these 15 definitely did it right. go look up their old shows now.
15 movies everyone acts like you owe them
the absolute audacity of certain movies having an entire fan army ready to gatekeep you if you haven't seen them. it is giving main character energy, but everyone else is the main character. at this point, the movie itself is not the issue. the issue is the social pressure and the guilt trips. they might be iconic, or they might just be mid. either way, we are tired of the unsolicited homework.
i got the ick from this whole movie situation
imagine being that one friend who definitely didn't think this through. these photos are the cinematic equivalent of that friend walking into a whole vibe they can't handle. they are the proof we needed that sometimes the plot just completely flops. enjoy the stress and the pure chaos.
14 photos that actually changed the internet
some pictures are literally timeless. they captured the absolute peak moments of history. everyone knows these shots but probably has no clue the backstory. it's literally giving legendary.
new picture books to cop before they drop
there are some sick new releases for the younger gen and you need to know about them. there is a cute board book that teaches babies about nigeria that is actually adorable. there is also a hilarious picture book about a pig who goes undercover among monkeys and nobody can even tell. do better than your old bedtime stories.
baking bunnies, dancing poetry, and daddy doing the chores
Ban Ban the bunny wants to turn her cottage into a bakery and we are here for the pastel aesthetic. Also got an illustrated poem book about animals doing dunk moves and a verse novel about finding yourself on the dance floor. Plus daddy is basically doing all the chores while the baby plays which is the realest content. These new releases are a certified main character energy.
i got the receipts on the end of the world
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor just dropped a hard-hitting book about the fascist playbook. It is basically a survival guide for when the world is actively catching fire while billionaires try to speedrun the apocalypse. This is exactly the kind of sharp analysis we need right now.
singapore is paying you to read books and honestly it's not that deep
so get this, singapore literally launched a scheme where you get literal cash just for reading books. you have to hit 50 sessions of at least 15 minutes to get one dollar. it is definitely not going to make you rich but behavioral scientists think it might actually fix our collective reading crisis. basically, the government is trying to get you to put down your phone and pick up a book. it is a pretty wild idea but might be exactly what we need right now.
rip to the hamilton before hamilton guy
ok so the guy who basically invented the whole modern br04st pop rock musical vibe is gone. he wrote spring awakening and that one song you definitely listened to in 2008. like, big loss for the theatre kids.
naomi watts claiming her mulholland drive award and dedicating it to david lynch
naomi watts just accepted a lifetime achievement award at the san sebastian film festival. she dedicated it to her mulholland drive director david lynch because she misses him. she also gave a massive shoutout to her impossible co-star tom holland. she was super grateful for the work she gets as a woman in her 50s.
tom cruise's digger makeup timeline is insane
tom cruise actually revealed his digger transformation went from six hours to under one minute for barker. he is literally built different out here. the movie drops in theaters on oct 2 and he looks completely unrecognizable.
forgotten island is our new lagna apol
Dreamworks actually gave us a feature film based on Filipino folklore and it slaps. The voice cast is stacked with H.E.R. Dave Franco and Jo Koy. It is about finding your roots and is giving major friendship goals.
resident evil totally slayed at the box office
Zach Cregger's new movie made $60 million, which is the biggest opening for a resident evil movie. Austin Abrams is doing the absolute most in this reboot. It also has the best reviews for a horror movie this whole year. Honestly, this is a pretty big W for the franchise.
from of to sd: gina jaqueline’s debut is a whole mood
gina jaqueline is bringing her main character energy to the big screen in her debut role in cute. the movie follows a man attracted to his stepdaughter and it is genuinely uncomfy to watch. the director totally gets that people might walk out but wants the audience to actually sit with the mess. this is peak unsettling authenticity and we are not ready for it.
la bola negra slayed at tiff and won the crowd award
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s La Bola Negra just took home the TIFF audience award and it is giving us all the main character energy. Cannes lets us know this movie is actually a certified banger and now TIFF is proving the hype is real. It is a massive W for queer cinema and for everyone who loves a good period drama.
theron says the odyssey just reminded hollywood that big budget is still big budget
charlize theron is out here reminding everyone that cillian murphy in a beret and a massive budget is still the ultimate formula. the odyssey proved that you do not need to reinvent the wheel to make a billion dollars. she was basically the only one who understood the assignment. this whole thing is a certified reality check for the industry.
oscars race update so we know who is winning
hollywood reporter dropped some tea on the toronto film fest. la bola negra and i play rocky are looking like the frontrunners for the big wins. elsinore might have a shot but we will see how it plays with the academy. honestly the oscar race is always a bit messy but these titles are giving major main character energy. time to put your money where your mouth is on the betting pools.
kpjb is officially with microsoft and bill skarsgard is the main guy
hideo kojima just did a whole thing at the xbox tokyo game show and confirmed everything about his two upcoming games. the big news is that sony lowkey bailed on psychopath int and microsoft is now handling the publishing. kojima also took the time to confirm that bill skarsgard is the main character and he is actually playing it through a new tech called physint. this is a huge shift for the studio but also pretty hype for the future of the game.
GTA 6 is dropping 34 original tracks
Rockstar is officially cooking with a massive 34-song soundtrack for GTA 6. We already know six of the tracks are available to stream right now. The internet is already fighting about which one is the best tracklist in video game history.
busted! bungie says destiny is NOT merging with marathon
the internet has been in shambles over a massive leak claiming bungie wants to turn destiny into marathon. well bungie just crashed that server. they are keeping these two universes totally separate, so no destiny gunplay in marathon. basically, your favorite fan theories are dead in the water and bungie is just focused on making marathon its own thing now.
Valor Mortis is $40 because autumn is packed with bangers
Valor Mortis dropped officially and it is only $40. The dev knows the fall lineup is stacked AF so they kept the price low to actually get noticed. Smart business honestly.
15 celebs who completely changed their names
you absolutely did not know half these celebs use stage names. elton john was literally reginald dwight at one point. did you know a future model's childhood nickname literally became their worldwide brand. some of them just needed a more aesthetic main character energy and ditched their legal ones. this is Hollywood doing Hollywood things, but the tea is actually wild.
15 celebs who actually made it to podcaster
literally every celebrity has a podcast now but most of them flop. this is about the 15 that actually figured it out and built a real audience. making good audio content is a totally different skill and these 15 handled it well.
underrated slasher movies to watch this spooky season
spooky season is here and it is the perfect time to get your friends into actual cinema. you can finally make them sit through subtitles or some vintage black and white aesthetic without them complaining. we put together a solid list of underrated slashers so you do not have to scroll through the same five movies on repeat. it is time to update your horror queue.
oldies that still slap and the ones that are cancelled
literally the best and worst of classic cinema. some movies get better every time you rewatch them and some are just not it anymore. the timeline is wild when you think about how far we've come.
horror core but make it aesthetic, no jump scares please
if jump scares make you spill your chai on the couch, these horror shows are your safe space. they give you all the spooky vibes, curses, and dark aesthetics without sending your heart rate into overdrive. the perfect background noise for late night scrolling. just a heads up, there are some wild plot twists so maybe avoid watching these if you are already stressed out.
your zodiac sign really does dictate your movie taste
so we took your birth chart and found the perfect movie for your chaotic side. whether you need a twin swap comedy or a toxic workplace drama, we got you. no cap, these picks are actually giving. are these matches written in the stars or just a fun excuse to watch something new.
12 photos that are giving main character energy until one detail ruins the vibe
you think you understand a photo until you do a double take and suddenly everyone becomes a creep. these snaps look like a normal tuesday until one random object or background weirdo makes you question everything. honestly, it is a fun brain rot scroll.
15 pics of the hidden side of literally everything you know
bro we are living in a simulation and these photos are the exploit codes. there is so much happening right under our noses that we literally never notice because we are doomscrolling all day. it is honestly wild what you miss when you are just walking around staring at your phone.
resident evil movies are actually good when they ditch the game.
The original game was basically just a spooky mansion with random jump scares and tank controls. The movies dropped all that nonsense and went full action apcalypse. It is wild how much better it works when you stop trying to copy a video game beat for beat.
zach cregger's resident evil ending actually slaps
if you love the games, you are going to absolutely freak out. the final act is a massive twisty turny fever dream. the whole movie is a wild ride but the ending is what really seals the deal.
sammy hagar finally snaps at van halen's 'complete idiot' comment
sammy hagar is officially over the half decade long van halen beef. alex van halen called him a complete idiot out of nowhere and sammy is just asking what the actual issue is. the drama is giving mid but we are here for the clap back. at least now we know he is not taking the heat.
tsa keeps finding ur fake id with tyler merch
imagine having the audacity to sneak tyler merch past security. the agent definitely dipped the shirt in an xray scanner. its giving main character energy but for the wrong reasons.
brandy clark is dropping the bird in 2027 and we are so here for it
brady clark just dropped the news on her new album the bird coming in 2027. she teamed up with shooter jennings to produce 11 tracks and brought rosanne cash and sista strings along for the ride. it is basically a certified country supergroup situation. mark your calendars because she is also kicking off an entire world tour next year so you need to get your tickets ready.
iceage performed 'star' and 'tender blades' on adam friedland's show
yooo iceage just performed on the adam friedland show and it was actually fire. they played 'star', 'the weak', 'ember', and 'tender blades' from their latest album. if you need a vibe that hits different, this is your sign to check them out.
Nobel winners plus 180 authors are actually screaming for 12 missing writers
Like, 180 writers are back on the timeline to demand answers. They signed a letter to the Eritrean president because 12 authors have been held without communication since 2001. Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee are leading the charge. The whole point is that the government crushed the press 25 years ago and now everyone wants the truth.
salman rushdie's stab attack survivor story is insane
so salman rushdie got stabbed like three years ago and his wife eliza literally filmed his whole recovery on her iphone. now alex gibney turned those clips into a huge new documentary. it's basically the ultimate behind the scenes of surviving a crazy attack.
zack cregger's the flood got 2001 vibes
zack cregger is back in the director's chair after resident evil. his new sci-fi flick the flood is getting major stanley kubrick energy. he tried to team up with netflix but they were not tryna do a theatrical drop. now they are pivoting and we are actually very here for it.
brad pitt and david ayer had different cuts of heart of the beast
the internet is buzzing because brad pitt and the director had totally different vibes for heart of the beast. they both made different versions of the movie and test audiences actually liked the director's broader cut more than the main version. it is just wild to think these two had such a messy behind the scenes. now everyone is wondering which cut actually deserves to be seen.
netflix officially killed sweet magnolias for good
netflix just pulled the plug on sweet magnolias after five seasons. the finale gave everyone a happy ending except dana sue and ronnie who are basically fighting in the chat. honestly it is not a huge loss since it was pretty mid anyway.
the literal dream of z zombie slayer zzz
guys. lollipops chainsaws is getting a live action movie. it is going to be a prequel and it is getting a hard r rating. literally a fever dream and i am already here for it. they actually cooked with this one.
robert pattinson as the batman finally dropped a pic and we are not okay
today is batman day and matt reeves just leaked a brand new behind the scenes photo of the upcoming sequel. it is currently filming in london and we got our first look at robert pattinson's suit. fans are going absolutely wild waiting for this to drop in february 2028.
spidey is in cinemas longer and we are here for it
Sony extended the theatrical window for Spider-Man: Brand New Day through November 16th. This is the longest exclusive run for a Sony movie in a hot minute. The title is absolutely dominating the box office, so it is definitely worth catching on the big screen.
developer says they wont hire people who tweet about crunch
the cto of wardogs casually admitted to a whole bunch of crunch during a recent interview. now they are getting dragged on twitter left right and center. the ceo came out to defend them saying they do not want to hire people who constantly tweet anti crunch stuff. the internet is not taking it well.
ps5 skipped the best parts of beta
ps5 users finally got the new firmware update but it's giving big missed opportunity. the community activity feature finally left beta but its missing the one thing that would actually make it worth using. honestly this update feels like a beta version of a feature and not their final launch. definitely holding out for the next patch to see if they fix it.
monster hunter wilds ascendance is actually happening now
capcom dropped a new trailer for the upcoming wilds expansion and we are not okay. teostra is back and it is bringing that explosive energy we all know and love. the devs leaked that they are tuning the difficulty because they heard us complaining about the base game being too hard. this could finally be the update we actually asked for.
helldivers 2 and horizon vanished from steam uk
imagine waking up and your faves are just gone. helldivers 2 and horizon forbidden west got delisted from steam in the uk for absolutely no reason. if you already bought them, you can still play. but if you are a new player just trying to hop in, you are completely locked out. sony says they are going to fix it with valve, but the vibes are still off.
wardogs is absolutely eating while marathon is dead in the water
Wardogs just dropped on steam and already sold over a million copies in hours. It is straight up outpacing helldivers 2 and arc raiders right now. meanwhile that marathon shooter is totally dead on arrival and we are not surprised at all.
ceelo and danger mouse are actually touring after 18 years
big news if you still listen to stoner rock. cee lo green and danger mouse are hitting the road for nine dates across north america. they are doing this right after dropping the final album from their duo gnarles barkley. the album is called atlanta and it is exactly what you would expect. if you missed their last tour back in the day this is your moment.
rob lowe is recommending a movie and matthew rhys is a dwarf
rob lowe is fully bringing back the rom com era and recommending an absolute thriller. on the other side of the screen matthew rhys is playing a grumpy dwarf and it's giving lord of the rings meets entitlement. weekend plans are sorted.
v is back in theaters in november, no cap
The 2006 movie starring natalie portman and hugo weaving is getting a limited theatrical re-release on november 5th. Fathom events is handling the drop so you can actually watch it on the big screen this time. grab your favorite mask and get ready for the statue scene. this movie aged like fine wine.
spotify is handing out free studio time to 10000 indie artists
spotify just dropped a massive bag to help 10,000 independent artists make their music. they are getting free studio time for a whole year and early access to new platform features. spotify is also hooking them up with tour and music video partnerships so they can actually build a career.
alan ritchson is helldivers now
listen up because the guy from Reacher is officially taking over the lead role in the Helldivers movie. jason momoa left the project back in june which honestly gives us the main character energy we needed. ritchson just wrapped up a whole season on Netflix's War Machine so he actually knows how to handle big sci-fi action. plus helldivers is literally dominating right now so this casting is giving absolute peak. let him cook.
akiva goldsman still trying to make i am legend 2 happen
remember that will smith movie in all the rona memes? yeah akiva goldsman is actually still trying to get this sequel made. he says the director who did transformers rise and creed are we there yet is on board but it is super hard. the original is a certified banger but a second one might just be a whole vibe shift and we are not totally sure we are ready for it yet.
crawl two arrives july 2027 a week after superman
paramount finally locked in the release date for the sequel to that 2019 gator movie. it drops right after james gunn's superman sequel in july 2027. imagine getting absolutely trapped by an alligator during a hurricane. we are NOT ready for that rewatch loop.
v for vendetta is back in theaters for its 20th anniversary
v for vendetta is officially getting a 20th anniversary re-release in theaters. the original trailer is getting a fresh drop to hype up the return. mark your calendars for november first and fifth because this anarchist aesthetic is making a comeback.
resident evil is actually blowing up at the box office
Zach Cregger's new film pulled in 8.8 million dollars in previews, which is huge for a horror movie. People were originally thinking it would flop and only make 40 to 50 million. But now that the reviews are out, the opening weekend is looking like it will hit 70 million. The franchise is finally getting the respect it deserves.
we got the receipts: daniel craig is in the narnia reboot
so the narnia reboot is still real and greta gerwig is actually cooking. empire dropped new stills and we finally got a glimpse of daniel craig in the movie. emma mackey is back as the white witch too. this is the first chronological narnia story and i guess it is okay that they skipped the lion the witch and the wardrobe for now.
mindsEye devs got the chop but liza
build a rocket boy is doing the absolute worst. the studio behind mindsEye just laid off a bunch of people because money is tight. Leslie Benzies who literally helped build GTA is now forced to watch his new studio tank. the gaming industry is doing way too much right now.
metallica is actually back: how to cop 2027 tour tickets
so metallica is extending their m72 world tour into 2027 which is actually a huge surprise. if you want to see them live in north america you need to act fast because tickets will probably sell out in milliseconds. this is a chance to see a legendary band on their final lap and it is definitely going to be a massive vibe.
Neil Young just casually dropped his 50th album
Neil Young is back and out here doing too much. He dropped the second song from his 50th album called Chrome Hearts. The man is an absolute legend but also totally unhinged. We did not ask for this but we are here for the chaos.
barbra streisand absolutely dragged a humiliated trump at the kennedy center
so barbra streisand just went off on trump for the kennedy center beef. a judge stopped him from slapping his name on the building, and now the board is mad and doing a whole temporary closure. barbra basically said the man is humiliated and acting out. honestly, iconic clapback from a literal legend.
nazas new us drop is gonna be wild af
if you missed nafas at venice you already crying. the boys from no other land are dropping this bad boy in theaters and it is already giving major main character energy. obviously people are losing their minds but thats because its a certified banger. real content for the culture.
moonfish review: lonely astronauts vibing in space
so basically this indie animated sci fi is about two astronauts sent to an asteroid to mine rocks and honestly the whole vibe is just pure loneliness. its basically space hermits but make it art. the animation might be simple but the loneliness hits different.
rip gerrit graham the ultimate cool guy of the 70s
gerrit graham just passed away at 77, which is wild because this guy was everywhere in the 70s and 80s. he owned every single frame he was in, whether he was playing a washed-up rockstar or an actual phantom. he even wrote the opening line for a grateful dead song. he is a certified icon and we are literally crying.
ethan hawke made the weight hard and black phone might be a trilogy
ethan hawke is out here saying he made the weight the hard way because he totally did not have to. he also confirmed that black phone is going to be a trilogy which is honestly a bit much but fine. plus he talked about moon knight and how that weird little show led him straight to the lowdown. it is giving huge main character energy but like a tiring kind.
how these horror bosses actually stay on top
so spill the tea. three horror power producers are breaking down their exact playbook on how to grab the best projects. they are basically the ultimate gatekeepers of the spooky genre and they know exactly how to keep their clout up. honestly, just giving us the behind the scenes tea.
werner herzog gets san sebastian award at very online festival
the san sebastian festival opening was incredibly unhinged and everyone was shook. the hosts basically read everyone the riot act about the israel gaza situation and did a massive shoutout to two banned directors. werner herzog ended up grabbing the donostia award which was exactly the right amount of chaotic energy. total cinema realness and the vibes were immaculate.
she is literally everywhere now
Rachel Marsh just went from being a viral mood in adults to playing the lead in a romcom. she is officially the it girl of 2024. we are totally here for this energy.
fall film fest premieres to actually watch
the fall film festivals dropped a lot of new movies and the critics are actually here for it. we got a shape-shifting elizabeth holmes doc and a whole movie built around mahershala ali being gorgeous. mike leigh and lee chang-dong also dropped some new gems that are definitely not mid. basically, it is time to clear your schedule and get a blanket.
neil labute's new movie is just a boring homage
a successful filmmaker gets an uninvited visit from a former collaborator and it is supposed to be a thrilling movie but honestly it feels exactly like every other thriller ever made. the plot twists are so predictable you will see them coming from a mile away. it premiered at the oldenburg international film festival but that really does not save it from being a total snoozefest. just skip it unless you want to watch a masterclass in mid energy cinema.
anthrax finally dropped a new album after a literal decade
the thrash legends are back with a new record after ten years. it is a solid return to form that proves they still have plenty of gas left in the tank. no boring throwbacks here, just straight up heavy metal.
sylvan esso is back on spotify because they're broke
they boycotted spotify for a whole year because of sketchy royalty deals, but they are officially back. amelia meath dropped the hard truth about why they folded, saying it is literally unsustainable to stay off the app. the moral of the story? even your faves have to do corporate gigs to pay rent.
ghost town brand returns and grown adults are losing their minds
the toy store from your nostalgia is back but it is basically a trading cards casino for adults. toy sales are up 17% because everyone is spending their paycheck on pokemon cards and weird nostalgia dust. they are opening hundreds of stores hoping to make you buy plastic dinosaurs again. honestly it is just brilliant marketing if you think about it.
gorillaz tour 2026 setlist and del is back
we are living. gorillaz kicked off their north american tour with a 24-song set. they played the classics but brought out del the funky homosapien and little simz. the whole thing was wild, a massive win for the lineup.
The Lost Words creators dropped a gorgeous book about the birds that are about to ghost us
bestie Macfarlane and Morris cooked up a whole aesthetic guide to the 49 British birds that are officially on the brink of extinction. it is giving classic field guide but also major eco-panic. oh and the kids book of the year went to a prehistoric bestiary which is literally my aesthetic. two good news drops in one day, we are taking it.
rip tay keith hip hop producer overdosed
Turns out tay keith tragically died from an accidental drug overdose. it is actually insane that one of the biggest producers in rap culture is gone just like that. we still got his discography and that is something i guess. the whole gaming and music community is feeling this today.
guitar center panicked after fake entries ruined the ed sheeran contest
so guitar center tried to find an opener for ed sheeran's tour and it turned into a whole mess. people are submitting totally fake entries and now the whole thing is in the mud. macklemore just dropped from the loop tour too so the drama is officially peak.
greta gerwig's narnia first look is officially here
greta gerwig is giving us a narnia movie based on the first book in the series. meryl streep is voicing aslan which is a massive casting flex. emma mackey is in it too and we are already living in the renaissance era. this is giving major aesthetic and we need it right now.
far cry tv show adds a ton of already iconic actors
if you thought the far cry games had insane body count, wait until you see this FX tv cast. noah hawley is taking over, and he is basically the king of weird dark shit already. brendan gleeson, jennifer jason leigh, and a whole bunch of other legends are officially joining the live action adaptation. honestly? this is gonna be absolutely wild to watch unfold.
doctor who is getting a 2028 comeback, here's the tea
the bbc is officially looking for a fresh showrunner and a total creative reboot for season 16. rumors say they are forcing the new producer to pitch ideas in a competitive bake-off style. we are looking at a 2028 or 2029 release date, so basically a whole new era. let's just hope the writing is actually good this time and not mid.
mike flanagan gives us major the dark tower updates right now
so mike flanagan dropped a massive update on his upcoming projects and honestly, we are living for it. he keeps teasing the dark tower reboot but it keeps getting pushed back, which is giving main character syndrome. on the bright side, he confirmed his carrie remake is hitting amazon next month, and we are so ready for the blood and chaos.
resident evil is officially having a moment and it is not giving cap
Zach Cregger's latest is actually a certified bop. The reviews are immaculate and critics are genuinely screaming. Hollywood box office projections just got a massive reality check. Everyone is finally paying attention to this masterpiece.
universal is still releasing elon musk's 4 hour roast overseas
universal was lowkey about to drop elon musk's 4 hour documentary outside of north america, but they are officially sticking with the release. if you thought elon was bad in the us, just wait until the rest of the world sees it. they are really making us sit through this whole thing.
toy story director is adapting a creepy roblox game with sam raimi
quick intel for you. 20th century is actually adapting a creepy roblox game called 99 nights in the forest. toy story 4 director josh cooley is writing it with sam raimi producing. the game is basically a horror survival experience. we are honestly here for the chaos.
mad mad mads is the villain in cod 4
so activision just dropped a new trailer for modern warfare 4 and it is giving absolute chaos. danish actor mads mikkelsen is actually playing the archer which is super iconic. skarsgard is also in it doing his thing. the game comes out october 23rd and im already hype. just dont let it go full call of duty zombies again please.
goro gordo might actually be the goat
they are filming the superman spin off in atlanta and tyler is hyped about the animatronics. the suit is actually practical and not cgi which is giving big industry respect. the tone is supposedly a crime mystery comedy which could be super funny or a total mess. honestly the concept of a gorilla lawyer is simply too chaotic to ignore.
zack snyder wants to remake escape from new york
snyder is back on the podcast circuit hyping his new film while also floating the idea of a remake for warner bros. they are talking about john carpenters cult classic again. this is exactly the kind of retro-futuristic energy i am here for right now.
vampire rpg escaped steam's explicit label, devs swore it wasn't porn
Nighthawks devs just had a massive W. Steam almost slapped the game with an adult only rating right before it launched. That tag would have hidden the game from literally everyone. Now it is finally free and ready to play.
capcom finally admitted monster hunter wilds paid edits were trash
capcom is finally getting rid of the paid character editor in monster hunter wilds. you are about to be able to customize your hunter and palico for free. no more dropping a few bucks every time you want a different hairstyle. just play the game and look good while doing it.
lady gaga is officially a mom
so it's confirmed, lady gaga and bradley cooper had a baby girl named rose bean polansky on june 9th at cedars sinai. the internet is absolutely melting right now because we all knew they were going to have the most stunning, cinematic royal baby ever. honestly, after watching them in a a star is born, this is the best plot twist of the year. we are ready to stan the world's most stylish newborn.
leithauser + rostam are taking over 2026
Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam are celebrating ten years as a duo with a massive 2026 tour. They dropped a stripped down piano version of In a Black Out for us to stream right now. This album was a whole vibe back in the day and is a certified indie pop masterpiece. Honestly, the timing is perfect for some nostalgic indie pop revival in your playlist.
rush's geddy and alex on neil pep talk
Rush's geddy and alex are at the neil peart doc premiere sharing the best guy energy. they are hyping up their late bandmate and keeping the legacy alive. it is a wholesome moment in music history that actually hits different.
GTA 6 online drops next year, made by the CEO of twitch
Listen, the Twitch CEO just casually spilled that GTA 6 online is actually dropping next year. We have been waiting for this for literal ages. Rockstar is about to break the internet again and I am not ready for that chaos.
buffalo traffic jam just sold out their entire tour
the montana folk duo is finally getting the hype they deserve. they just sold out 25 shows and are averaging 1600 fans a night. they even scored two night stands at Irving Plaza and the Ogden Theatre. this is actually a huge win for them.
airpods 5 are actually dropping, and they got cheaper
apple slashed the price of the airpods 5 to $125 right before they release the new ones tomorrow. they claim the active noise cancellation is the best in class, but we have heard that before. i guess if you are desperate for a new pair, you can finally justify buying them.
guitarricadelafuente drops oscar entry track, it’s giving del toro
guitarricadelafuente just dropped a new song for the oscar submission la bola negra. the movie is her acting debut and features the absolute queens penélope cruz and glenn close. the track is out now so you should probably go stream it immediately.
drake goes country and i'm not okay with it
drake just dropped a longform special on his new album and it is wild. it heavily interpolates a song called choosing texas and i am screaming. he really said he was going to the country and then actually did it. the visuals are a whole vibe even if the country choice is a little sus. this is peak drake trying to stay relevant and i am obsessed.
shakira and maluma finally dropped agua after 8 years
we literally cannot believe it took them 8 years to drop a new song together. the track is a full merengue bop and the nostalgia is hitting different. if you loved their old vibe, you are going to want to run this on a loop.
the miles and coltrane box set actually just dropped
so apparently the legendary colab between my boomer dad's favorite jazzies got a 100th anniversary reissue. it's dropping on 9 vinyls and 6 cds and contains 58 tracks. honestly, this is peak time capsule energy and you need to be down before it's gone.
lizzie borden is a girlboss in this shallow monster drama
okay so the new ryan murphy show is about historical serial killers but honestly the whole thing feels super shallow and silly. lizzie borden is the only one doing the absolute most and giving us a certified girlboss era. the rest of the cast is giving basic cable at best. wouldn't watch again unless you're just background noise.
Judge said the Kennedy Center can't just be deleted like an app without warning
So things are getting chaotic in DC. Trump was talking about just wiping the Kennedy Center off the map, which is insane. A judge stepped in and said literally no, you have to give everyone a heads up before making any major moves. This whole situation is giving absolute main character energy.
beck dropped a whole album out of nowhere
beck finally released his new project ride lonesome after a seven-year wait. it is his 15th studio album which is wild to think about. fans have already started streaming it and the internet is slowly losing its mind.
carly rae jepsen just dropped a massive double album, listen now
carly rae jepsen just dropped a double album called day and night and it is a lot. she has been working on this since 2019 and honestly the wait was worth it. the tracklist is stacked with her usual bops plus some new experimental stuff she is working on with colin and tavish crowe. if you love pop music, you need to hear this right now.
new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror recs you actually need
Garth Nix is finally doing space opera after all these fantasy hits and it is giving main character energy. If you love Ursula K Le Guin this whole anthology will literally rewrite your whole worldview. An Immaculate Deception and Serenity Falls have also dropped recently so the new horror and fantasy vibes are immaculate. Get on these reads before they trend everywhere.
how to get loud with philosophy without sounding mid
Adrian Duncan's latest book is basically a mind-bending fever dream that takes the existential dread we all feel and turns it into a literal plot. It jumps through time to show a kid genius and a vintage academic trying to figure out the universe. If big questions keep you up at night, this is your next hyperfixation.
for the fans of fierce 60s icon diana rigg
Rachael Stirling wrote a beautiful and funny book about her mom, the absolute legend Diana Rigg. This is the ultimate tribute to the woman who totally redefined what it meant to be a bad bitch on screen. She called out sexism in the 60s and still wanted equal pay decades later. This is a total must read for anyone who loves iconic women.
stop gatekeeping ai in the classroom
this book is actually a breath of fresh air. it argues that we need to stop freaking out about AI and calculators ruining math. instead, we should lean into how tech can actually level up learning.
new releases from adichie, rushdie and hercules
if your reading list is looking a bit empty, we got you. august is dropping some heavy hitters like a short story collection from adichie and some fresh paperback cuts from rushdie. there is also a new book by werner hercules which is exactly the kind of chaotic energy we need right now. definitely worth a look before you cube.
RIP bonnie greer, the ultimate creative icon
Margaret Busby is sharing some real memories about her late friend Bonnie Greer. Greer was a total icon who wrote a book about a black woman finding her dad and basically embodied the main character energy. She moved from Chicago to London and absolutely thrived. RIP legend.
how to not be gertrude stein in paris
basically this unnamed writer is trying to vibe and write about gertrude stein but gets totally derailed by her lost cat. the audiobook has a whole chaotic friendship dynamic that really hits different. it is giving early 2000s indie movie energy and i am totally here for it.
vince staples drops into rolling stones cherry lane for a whole new era
rolling stone just announced their next vinyl residency and it is actually a perfect move. the legendary cherry lane theater in the west village is hosting six exclusive interviews and intimate performances. staples is bringing the raw energy we love and the venue is basically built for this exact vibe. no cap this is a certified banger of a lineup.
keith richards is cooking for the gta 6 soundtrack
Rolling Stone just dropped that Keith Richards is covering Jimmy Reed for the GTA 6 album. It is supposed to bring that classic blues energy that Vice City is known for. Honestly, a legendary rock god on a GTA soundtrack is just a massive W. We are already waiting for the release date so we can blast this while tearing up the streets of Vice City.
xbox is allegedly taking away day one games from game pass
so apparently microsoft is thinking about totally revamping their game pass tiers. they might actually remove day one games which is wild because that was the main draw. reset era is leaking that they already did this in 2025 and some stuff turned out to be true so take it as you will.
xbox game pass is dropping a massive second wave this september
xbox game pass just dropped the second wave of games coming this september and it is actually looking pretty solid. gears of war e-day is the biggest new arrival and it is going to be insane. dune awakening is also joining the lineup which is giving off serious survival vibes. plus minecraft dungeons 2 is here if you are into that whole cozy dungeon crawling thing.
fire emblem fortune's weave review
i literally lost sleep grinding for this review. it's such a good time. yes, the single save slot is actually wild. but the story and characters are just chefs kiss.
the last of us season 3 is probs the last one
hbO boss casey bloys keeps hinting that the last of us season 3 will be the series finale. he's been saying this for a while now and honestly, it's starting to look like the end of the line for ellie and joel. if it wraps up then they can just give us the game sequel. let's go.
fable getting 10 years of dev time is wild
so playground games just admitted that fable is basically the official mascot for the entire xbox platform. because of that, they got a whole decade of protected development time. basically the same energy as that one friend who gets all the resources just for existing. hoping it's a certified banger and not another trailer that runs on a potato.
spider-man just ate and left no scraps
tom holland is officially the king of the domestic box office and it is not even a competition. spider-man: brand new day just snatched that crown right off star wars the force awakens. holland has officially dethroned the most iconic movie of our parents generation. the numbers do not lie and holland proved once again that he is the only spider-man.
paramount is trying to move out of hollywood
so paramount and skydance might actually be leaving california. the studios are totally serious about it after that big antitrust lawsuit. this is giving main character energy but also major red flag vibes. we will see if this is actually happening or just corporate drama.
joan of arc meets hollywood tea: chris evans in a hostage movie
netflix just dropped the trailer for sacrifice and it is giving major action thriller main character energy. chris evans is playing a washed up movie star at a fancy charity gala and of course he gets instantly kidnapped by aena taylor joy and her radical crew. taylor joy is literally serving toxic cult leader realness as she and her gang take the whole room hostage. it is giving watchmen vibes but make it a feature film and we are here for it.
greta gerwig's narnia is actually going to slay hard
grrrrl power has officially entered the wardrobe. greta gerwig is taking on narnia and the cast is absolutely stacked with carey mulligan, emma mackey, meryl streep, and daniel craig. the first logo just dropped and it feels like a certified big budget bop. the plot is about a magical ring sending two friends to another world so prepare for some serious side quest energy.
the terminal list season 2 drops this fall, chris pratt is still going feral
amazon just dropped the full trailer for the terminal list season 2 and it is looking insane. chris pratt is back in fight mode and the whole thing drops on october 21st. four years is a long time to wait but the trailer is definitely giving pure action. we are finally getting more of the revenge plot and hopefully the spin off news does not steal the whole show.
David Leitch drops a new bank robbery movie and it looks insane
Okay so David Leitch who stopped by 'Bullet Train' and 'Deadpool 2' is back with a brand new action movie. It is about literal TikTok bank robbers who livestream their heists and get way too big for their own good. Now a grumpy veteran FBI agent is out to catch them. The new trailer dropped today and honestly, the action looks completely unhinged. We are here for it.
netflix's steps is giving evil stepsister realness
netflix just dropped the teaser for steps and it looks like a fresh spin on cinderella. the movie flips the script by telling the story from lilith's perspective, who is basically the misunderstood stepsister. if you thought her sister margot was annoying before, eliza shaffel is about to mess up her life with magic. the animation looks super cute and the premise actually slaps.
hbo lantern series drops mid-season trailer
the dc universe is down to its last three episodes and hbo just dropped the mid-season trailer. it gives us a first look at john stewart played by aaron pierre. the series is wrapping up on october 4th so expect the finale hype to be real.
guy ritchie is dropping wife & dog, and tbh it looks like a whole mood
the trailer for wife and dog just dropped and it is looking absolutely insane. benedict cumberbatch and rosamund pike are playing this wealthy british couple and it is giving high stakes drama. the trailer basically confirms that money, greed, and betrayal are the main plot points and we are here for the chaos. honestly just give us more rich people fighting. this could be the next big thing.
john leguizamo is the villain in the new miami vice movie
john leguizamo is officially joining the cast of the new miami vice reboot. he is playing the main villain which is a huge flex for his career. after his stellar performance in the odyssey, this is just another massive win for him.
anthrax's new video has samhain's london may going through it hard
so anthrax just dropped a video for their new thrash track, and it's wild. former samhain member london may literally goes through hell. the guy just wants to break free from the chains holding him back, and it hits different. definitely a cool addition to the album.
the voice panel is actually stacked rn
so queen latifah and riley green are finally debuting as coaches in season 30 and it has the whole fandom shook. meanwhile adam levine and kelly clarkson are back for what feels like the millionth time but we still love them. they all teamed up to cover the weight and it is giving major nostalgia and prime time tv energy.
soccer mommy says bye to her ex and drops a new single
sophie allison is officially back and she is not playing around. she dropped a new song about staring at saturn's rings to get over her ex. the track is giving sad girl autumn vibes but honestly it slaps. go give it a listen if you are currently doom scrolling at 2am.
fontaines DC collab with rosalias on new song
fontaines DC are dropping their fifth album soon and they finally got rosalias on a track. the song is called where is gone and it is a super random but cool collab. this is their first time ever having a guest feature so keep your eyes peeled. the whole thing is dropping October 16th via their label.
angus young is just out here signing babies now
so ac dc had to cancel their toronto show because of some pop up and angus young is out here doing the most by signing babies. like where was this energy when we needed it. honestly this moment is wild and we are here for it.
death cab is actually touring in 2027
death cab for cutie is officially hitting the road in 2027 because apparently time is just a social construct. they brought swapmeet along to open because that is how the underground music scene actually works. if you missed their last run, good for you, but there is no way you are sleeping on this. get your tickets before they sell out and ruin it for everyone.
update your snack game with guile's iconic hair
cody rhodes just dropped the new street fighter popcorn bucket and it is literally guile's hair. you can literally wear this thing on your head while you binge watch a movie. it is peak cinema. do not sleep on this. it is actually pretty amazing.
atarashii gakko 11 years of friendship and no cap
this j-pop girl group is literally going to keep making music together until they are grandmas which honestly sl. they are the blueprint for indiefolk girlies and their bond is so real. they are finally getting the main stage treatment and it is about time.
nile and coroner bringing extreme metal back to the states in 2027
finally some good news for metal fans. the legends are co-headlining a spring tour across the us. it is being supported by sun abrupt. plus, there is going to be a special guest who has not been announced yet.
hans zimmer is going on tour in 2027
hans zimmer is dropping an arena tour called the next level. it is hitting 30 cities across north america in 2027. expect cinematic battles of the bands and massive screen visuals.
brad paisley dropped a whole song for south park
brad paisley actually wrote a custom song for the south park season 29 finale. it dropped right after the episode wrapped and it basically served as the perfect outro. you can stream the track now if you need a whole new vibe. honestly lowkey a massive flex.
gorillaz 2026 tour usa: how to actually get tix
gorillaz is finally doing a us and canada tour in 2026. little simz and deltron 3030 are opening which honestly is a huge W. since tickets are dropping last minute you need to be ready to strike fast before they sell out.
dave chappelle is hitting the road again in 2026
dave chappelle just announced his 2026 fall standup tour and it is going to be exactly what we need right now. he is hitting major spots like nashville, toronto, and austin before wrapping it all up in nyc. if you missed him last time, you better sit down because this is happening.
singapore literally paying people to read instead of doom scrolling
literally, the government is paying citizens to read for 15 mins a day to fight doomscrolling. it's a whole gamification strategy to boost our attention spans. they really said imagine a world where people actually read books. honestly, we need this energy all over the world.
hunger games prequels trailer just dropped
lmao lionsgate just dropped the full trailer for the hunger games prequel and im not okay. this movie is set 24 years before katniss was born, right at the 50th hunger games. it looks like a whole vibe but we need to see if it actually hits or if its just trying too hard. i need to see young plutarch tho. we will see how this one goes when it hits theaters later this year.
zach cregger's resident evil is actually fire
the new resident evil movie has dropped and the reviews are insane. zach cregger basically ignored the rest of the franchise and made a legit horror movie instead. people are calling it the best video game adaptation ever. this might actually be the most fun we have seen in a while.
diablo 4 new season is delayed because of login errors
so like, blizzcon was hype but diablo 4's new season is 3 hours delayed. the anniversary drop is finally live but server issues really killed the vibe. just log in and try the new hellscape content if it actually lets you through.
wingsofember demo is dropping right now
the studio just dropped a massive open alpha for wo long 2. you can literally play this right now. it has an in-progress character creator and lets up to three people play online together. the full game is finally coming out on march 4th 2027.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's controversial time mechanic won't necessarily be in a sequel, the game director says
couldn't vibe check this one ngl
wait till u see these 14 hidden movie clues
you thought that background prop was just random but it is actually the whole plot. once you know the ending every single detail hits different. this is exactly why we need to rewatch our favorite movies. it makes you realize the director was playing the whole time.
absolute cinema: 15 war movies that hit different
War movies basically turn massive historical events into the ultimate character studies. You get dropped right into the battlefield or a civilian home and it hits hard. Some are completely brutal and realistic while others are deeply personal. They all show how filmmakers have been exploring the whole survival and sacrifice thing for decades. Whether the story is real or totally fictional these movies just slap.
snw ep 9 actually ties back to season 1 and it slaps
okay so the snw ep 9 review just dropped and it’s giving major plot twist energy. it actually ties back to season 1 which is wild considering how long ago we watched that. we are not prepared for where this is heading but we are totally here for it.
15 historical photos that are giving main character energy
history is giving major weird vibes, bestie. these old pics are literally just regular people from back in the day doing their thing, but looking at them now? absolutely unhinged. zero irony, just pure chaotic energy. the fashion is actually insane and the tech is giving failure to launch. it's wild to see how different normal used to be.
15 places that used to look absolutely feral
Lowkey wild how different our favorite spots used to look back in the day. Imagine your local Starbucks was literally just a random shed. These old photos are giving major main character energy.
14 pics of rich people making everyones problems look small
bruh these people are literally falling apart. their money problems would solve like ten of our rent issues and they'd still complain. wild seeing how much a single mistake costs when you actually have money to lose.
15 pics of things going exactly as expected (aka, disaster).
okay so imagine a perfectly normal day and then everything just goes completely sideways. it is the exact second the teacup breaks or the chair gives out and we are living for it. the best part is knowing that the actual aftermath was probably 10x worse than the photo. we love a good ultimate failure.
12 photos of everyday problems reaching a new level of unhinged
we have all dealt with that one time a small inconvenience turned into a whole saga. these people caught everyday problems hitting rock bottom in the most unhinged ways possible. it is funny because it is so painfully relatable. just dumb luck that they had a camera ready.
15 accidental inventions that totally slayed
so basically sometimes the best ideas happen by total accident. like someone grabs random stuff and it actually works better than planned. no big genius flexes needed, just pure chaotic good energy. it's the ultimate proof that you do not always need a five year plan.
70s crime movies that actually slap
The New Hollywood era was basically the indie film movement except it was actually making bank. Genre movies like Bonnie and Clyde totally wrecked the classic studio system without even trying. These 10 picks prove that gritty crime flicks will always age like fine wine. Time to add these to your rotation immediately.
zack snyder claims he's not a fascist because 300 is gay
zack snyder is out here trying to cancel cancel culture because people called him a fascist for making 300. he is claiming the movie is actually one of the gayest movies ever made and calling critics haters. the take is giving main character energy but honestly it's a massive L for him.
karan aujla is officially bringing the p-pop culture tour to the us
Karan Aujla is finally bringing his p-pop culture tour to the us next year, and you cannot miss it. The tour will hit six major cities including los angeles and new york this november. grab your tickets fast because these shows are going to sell out in minutes. this is exactly the kind of international crossover moment we have been waiting for.
massive attack, garbage and roger waters are calling out ed sheeran
massive attack, garbage, and roger waters just put ed sheeran on blast. it all started because macklemore got kicked off their arena tour. massive attack dropped a sick quote about censoring artists even when there is a lot of money involved. now it is a whole situation in the music industry.
linkin park drummer destroys iron maiden on first listen
so linkin park's drummer heard hallowed be thy name for the very first time and immediately just started playing the absolute hardest part. the grooves are actually insane and it slaps way harder than anyone expected. seriously, this is exactly the kind of chaotic energy we live for on the internet.
madonna is opening the vmas after 23 years and we are so here for it
the queen is officially returning to the stage for the first time since 2003. seeing her open the show is going to be absolute main character energy. finally, a performance that will actually rival the 2003 stiletto heel moment.
the whole gd story of why gary glitter got cancelled
netflix dropped a trailer for a three-part docuseries that basically tracks how investigative journalists and police completely destroyed gary glitter's entire career. ngl it is giving total main character energy for the reporters. the vfx in the trailer is actually giving 2000s crime drama but make it a netflix exclusive. we are so here for a deep dive into cancel culture before it was even a trend.
olivia rodrigo unraveled tour ticket prices for broke fans
olivia is officially taking over 2026 and 2027. if you are a broke fan trying to buy tickets, this list will actually help you figure out where to spend your last rupees. some cities are totally affordable which is great, but others are basically asking for your entire bank account. just set your price alerts and pray.
macklemore giving away million dollar ed sheeran tour cash to palestine
macklemore is literally sitting on a million dollars from the ed sheeran tour. instead of keeping it, he is donating every single cent to people in palestine. even robert kraft stepped up to match the whole bag. honestly, this is the exact kind of content we need right now.
guitar center running a contest for ed sheeran right now
we cannot be this desperate. guitar center decided to open for ed sheeran and the internet is already having a field day. people are submitting both genuinely funny and incredibly stupid entries. they really should have just picked someone else. honestly, this whole thing is just a vibe check fail.
south park actually went back to its roots and i am here for it
season 29 dropped and it actually feels like classic parker. they ditched the endless political feds to give us a ridiculous boys plot and randy being his usual chaotic self. it proves you do not need to be preachy to get a real laugh.
tommy heartbreakers reunite with chris stapleton at the americana awards
tommy and the rest of the heartbreakers brought the faves and played american girl and breakdown. chris stapleton joined them for an absolute slay. the set was the exact dose of nostalgia we didn't know we needed. just a whole lot of good vibes on stage.
south park got les claypool to sing and trump is in it
south park is doing a whole bit for season 29. ilows it sounds like a heavy metal fever dream because les claypool is doing the vocals now. plus they threw trump into the mix which is completely on brand. i honestly respect the chaos.
this post-civil war book hits just right
tbh this book absolutely slaps. it follows tennyson who is a formerly enslaved man trying to figure life out after the civil war. sebastian barry basically argued that fiction tells the truth better than history ever could. it is actually a certified banger since it merges personal and national trauma in a way that feels super real.
learning mandarin and finding my own life
this book follows lily chen as she moves to taipei for a language course and honestly unlearns everything her family told her. it is hilarious, smart, and hits hard about the struggle of finding your own identity when you are caught between two cultures.
james charles hawking was literally a menace
okay so exit ghost just dropped a biography on stephen hawking and apparently this dude was giving main character energy 24/7. he was a genius but also a total narcissist, just stealing everyone's work and being actively sexist. the craziest part is that the whole world just let him get away with it because he was sick. it's giving toxic genius and honestly we need to talk about it.
the weirdest yikes-masculinity book on the timeline
jon ronson is just chilling after surgery when his son texts him about a literal castle in connecticut. turns out the host is a steel heir who films reality shows with 'princesses' and actively targets addicts. ronson goes full investigative journalist mode and gets hit with threats the second he says no to an nda. it is giving true crime but make it mid men.
rip bonnie greer, the ultimate cultural icon and bestie
damn, bonnie greer passed away at 77. she was a british american writer and playwright who was always on tv giving her honest take. her husband dropped the news about a brief illness. she was just remembered for her warmth, humour and generosity. the literary community is feeling this one deeply.
diddy's lawyers finally dipped because he refused to pay their fees
shoutout to the legal team for finally walking away from a toxic work environment. diddy claims he refused to be overcharged but it is wild that his legal fees went unpaid for half a year. yikes but honestly we saw this coming.
massive attack calls out ed sheeran for dropping macklemore
massive attack just dragged ed sheeran for ghosting macklemore on his tour. they said it is not okay to let labels force artists to cancel other artists. garbage jumped in to agree that dropping macklemore was a massive turning point. basically, the industry needs to chill because silencing artists is just not it.
ozzy osbourne black sabbath final show getting a cinematic release
the boys are officially hanging up the leather for good and it is finally getting the big screen treatment. back to the beginning is dropping with a full surround sound mix so the whole stadium can feel the heaviness one last time. it is the ultimate send off for the godfather of heavy metal and honestly a massive flex on how to go out.
david byrne is calling the album dead with 'who is the sky?'
david byrne is out here challenging the very concept of an album with a massive re-release of 'who is the sky?'. he is dropping 'my madness' and 't shirt' ahead of his new book 'sleeping beauties'. it feels like he is basically saying the album format is a bit cooked. the music is classic byrne and the release strategy is giving main character energy.
madonna is back. 23 years later. the vmas are about to be unhinged
okay hear me out, madonna is actually performing at the vmas for the first time in 23 years. she earned the most award category nominations this year which is insane because she never really left. she is officially opening the show and the internet is about to break. this is giving legendary comeback energy and i am here for it.
macklemore donating $1m to palestine after getting cut from ed sheeran tour
macklemore is giving a million dollars to palestine and calling out robert kraft to match it. everyone already knows kraft has history with the new england patriots but this is on another level. ed sheeran just wanted to cut him loose but the receipts are wild.
cheryl's son elijah blue allman is being held in a psych ward for felony vandalism
wildest plot twist of the year but not the vibe. elijah blue allman got indicted for felony criminal mischief in new hampshire. meanwhile his mom cheryl claims he is gravely disabled and locked up in a psychiatric hospital on the east coast. the apple does not fall far from the tree but this is a whole lot of chaos for one family.
macklemore called out robert kraft and he actually responded
macklemore claimed the patriots billionaire tried to get him booted from ed sheeran's tour just because he spoke up for palestine. instead of ignoring it, kraft publicly replied. the tea is piping hot and the drama is actually insane.
valve denies steam deck 2 delay, frame vr headset is just expensive
valve is back in the news but not for the steam deck 2. the company is saying the upcoming handheld is totally fine and not affected by the global chip shortage. meanwhile, the steam frame vr headset is officially here for pre-order and it costs almost a thousand bucks. so basically, you can play your games on the deck but the new vr headset is going to hurt your wallet.
will blizzard ever make wow 2 or just keep milkin forever
blizzard just dropped the unhinged news that diablo 5 is coming in 2029 and starcraft is getting a whole new shooter in 2030. literally everyone at blizzcon was waiting for the big world of warcraft reveal, but blizzard is just giving us the runaround. they basically confirmed that wow is staying in a big forever loop and a true wow 2 might never actually happen. its giving classic corporate bs but the game is still kinda a monster.
two point museum dlc is bringing back theme park vibes
two point studios is showing mad respect to their early days with a new rides and relics dlc. this one is a massive throwback to the og theme park sim. you can literally build your own custom rollercoasters which is a huge W. it is giving major nostalgia and we are here for it.
wo long 2 is basically team ninja's magnum opus
the first game was a certified banger and completely slept on by the mainstream. it was fast, brutal, and basically every attack could be deflected which was a whole vibe. they are adding a new momentum system and a solid morale system to make you actually want to explore every inch. this is just team ninja putting all their best ideas from nioh, ninja gaiden, and dead or alive into one absolute monster of a game.
hbo chief spills 2027 tv season tea
hbo just swept the emmys so the ceo is finally talking about next years lineup. expect a lot of new drama dropping to keep up with the competition. he is basically securing the network's legacy right now.
dopplegangers welcome to blade runner 2099
yeoh is breaking down how blade runner 2099 is gonna let new fans in without making them watch every single sequel first. big leap of time means they can totally reboot the lore and start fresh. honestly just sounds like a huge glow up for the franchise.
james gunn says the superman cameos are just fan fiction right now
sabrina carpenter just dropped a whole album and we are in the trenches but okay let's talk dc. james gunn is playing it super cool about the rumored man of tomorrow cameos. basically he is saying those rumors are basically just a fever dream. so calm down and enjoy the blue beetle and green lantern stuff first.
laika drops the final trailer for wildwood
laika is dropping their sixth movie and it looks totally iconic. travis knight is directing so it is probably going to be a certified banger. based on a book by colin meloy so the story is going to be super deep. basically we are ready to watch this immediately.
why your childhood movie reboot is giving flop era
so studios are back at it again trying to hard reboot every movie franchise. they lose the main cast and just decide to start over from scratch. it is basically a giant minefield where most of the time the new project just completely flops. we are tired of them ruining our childhoods and the internet is definitely not holding back.
15 modern action stars who are gonna be legends
Action stars aren't classics when they start out lol. It takes years to figure out who actually built a legacy. These 15 are doing the work right now. They're already in hit movies and shows. We're just waiting for time to prove them right.
slow horses just made it the longest running apple tv show
apple tv just dropped news that slow horses is getting a season eight. this means the show is now the longest running series on the platform. fans are absolutely here for it because other massive shows are getting the axe.
bhhf 11 is bringing the scaries and some big reveals
okay so the brooklyn horror film festival is back for its 11th year. they are screening world premieres, bringing back some fan favorites, and showing restored classics. it is happening at the nitehawk in williamsburg from october 15 to 22. if you want a solid horror movie lineup, this is your sign to go.
resident evil review: actually a solid movie
Zach Cregger totally slayed the classic horror rules. The build up is genuinely tense and the jump scares are actually earned. It's a super solid adaptation that actually respects the lore. It hits different if you grew up on the games and didn't need a massive budget to do it.
why zack snyder's erotic thriller era is totally skipping
everyone knows marvel movies have the emotional depth of a rock, but at least they have cool action. zack snyder thinks people want to watch his new erotic thriller but honestly, the moviegoing public just wants to vibe and grab some momos. we are not horny, we are just trying to survive the metro commute.
bad directors who made actual bangers
we love a cursed director finding their one good movie. it usually means they got insanely lucky with the script, cast, and studio backing. these movies are the single good apple in a whole tree of mid. just another wild fact about how chaotic filmmaking really is.
directors who treat their whole aesthetic as a brand
Tarantino and Wes Anderson basically have the most unhinged main character energy but for cinema. They definitely did this on purpose because it became their whole brand. These calling cards make their movies instantly recognizable.
10 80s photos that hit different vs 10 that look like a crime scene
the 80s gave us some insane fashion and an entire era of aesthetic, but let's be real, some of those photos are giving major second hand embarrassment. we love a good throwback, but you can't deny that some trends from that decade aged like expired milk. it really just proves that time is the ultimate editor, constantly editing out the bad vibes.
15 movie quotes we absolutely ruined with overuse
We all know that one person who quotes movies in literally every single group chat and it is getting so old. We used to actually care but now these lines are just overplayed background noise. Time to let the classic films retire their best lines.
bring me the horizon and spiritbox drop valorant anthem with grabbitz
Oli and Courtney teamed up with grabbitz for the official valorant champions tour anthem. The track is a certified hard rock banger that slaps while you are clutching in ranked. Stream it now before it gets overplayed on every esports stream.
rise against and alkaline trio traded covers and it slaps
so rise against took on alkaline trio's private eye and alkaline trio covered rise against's re education. it is a split single that actually slaps. the pop punk legends are trading songs like they are playing fortnite duos. we are streaming this right now. it is a certified early 2000s nostalgia trip but in a good way.
aoc calls it what it is: kraft ghosted macklemore for clout
aoc is absolutely not checking for ed sheeran, she is coming for robert kraft. she called his role in kicking macklemore off the tour an abuse of power. basically, kraft used his money and connections to oust someone because he could. the timeline is eating it up.
the offspring, pennywise, and circle jerks are playing for tsosl
tsol bassist mike roche has been battling parkinsons and dementia so they are putting together a massive west coast punk show. the offspring are headlining and pennywise plus circle jerks are tag teaming the list. it is a great way to support a legend and get hyped on some classic skate punk.
macklemore got dropped from ed sheeran's tour for 'free palestine' and the internet is wilding
macklemore got dropped from ed sheeran's tour by the looks of things because of some massive behind the scenes beef. the drama started after he said the words free palestine during a recent tour stop. big stadiums got lined up to quietly cancel him and the whole situation is giving major industry cover up. it's a wild time out here for artists trying to use their platforms for anything but safe corporate friendly vibes.
roger waters calls ed sheeran a little prick over macklemore
roger waters is actually fighting with ed sheeran bc sheeran let macklemore off his tour and roger is not having it. the former pink floyd guy straight up called him a little prick. honestly based stuff when you see someone get put in their place.
The Heartbreakers are officially reuniting and it's giving major main character energy
the boys at the heartbreakers are playing a full tour for the first time since tom petty died and we are absolutely here for it. rolling stone is reporting the whole crew is back on stage which is wild to think about. the toms estate also just dropped a massive box set called origins 1971-1978 so if you want to get lost in the early tracks now is the time.
gossip alert bob yari’s magenta edge picked up good sport
okay so bob yari’s magenta edge just snatched up a new indie flick called good sport. it is starring andrew jack zuckerman and is dropping in theaters plus vudu on sept 20. it is giving total indie cinema energy which we are here for right now.
how haymitch abbernathy became the main character of the hunger games again
the hunger games is officially giving us the generational trauma content we need. this new movie looks super bleak and i am here for it. joseph zada is a certified snack as young haymitch. honestly this might be the best part of the whole series.
anya taylor-joy kidnaps chris evans and it is absolutely chaotic
So the new Netflix thriller sacrifice just dropped its trailer and it looks insane. Anya Taylor-Joy literally kidnaps Chris Evans in the woods and idk how to process this. Vincent Cassel and Salma Hayek are also in it which means the cast is serving and the stakes are high. The movie actually premiered last year at TIFF so we are finally getting the full release.
girl group review is giving total flop and total mid
Rebel Wilson tried to write direct and star in this whole mess. The plot is basically the same as every other generic pop musical. It is completely bland and totally predictable.
new movie 'old mission' drops with an all-star cast
Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman are back with their second movie after their first one was pretty solid. This one is called Old Mission and it takes place over five days by Lake Michigan. Lauren Patten, Pauline Chalamet, Kimball Farley, Carlos Valdes and Rachel Marsh are leading the cast. basically a bunch of the internet's faves are finally on screen together and it looks like a chill but intense watch.
zack cregger brings the heat to resident evil after weapons
zack cregger is taking over the horror throne after weapons. now he is rebooting the resident evil movie franchise and it is looking like a certified banger. he also talked about why he is totally done with comedy and never going back. the guy knows what he wants.
water melon pictures bought an insane movie at tiff
hosam abu dan’s debut feature got snatched up right out of toronto. the movie is entirely set in gaza and finally premiered at the centerpiece section of tiff. this is a huge deal for indie cinema and puts a massive spotlight on the strip.
hollywood has been screaming about ai since 1973
honestly, hollywood has been terrified of ai taking over since the 70s. every decade they just repackage the same robot horror story in a new coat. it is giving recycled main character energy, but also kind of based.
onwards and sideways review: two legends carry this indie gem
Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans are the absolute heartbeat of this indie rom-com. It is about two people who totally vibe over their shared Parkinson's diagnosis. The script is based on the creator's own life, so the authenticity hits different. It is a very wholesome and grounded watch, skip if you are here for massive plot twists.
one woman, 3 years, zero WiFi, absolute cinema
An artist named Mi Steinbach spent three years completely alone on a man-made island in Germany just to make a nature documentary. She definitely lost her mind a little but the project is opening the Oldenburg Film Festival right now. Honestly, the dedication is unhinged in the best way possible.
007 First Light hits the postpone button on Switch 2
So IO Interactive just pushed 007 First Light to 2027. We are literally getting whiplash over this. Prepare for another year of memes.
diablo 5 is not just a d4 expansion, bro
we thought d4 was gonna get a baal dlc but blizzcon 2026 straight up dropped diablo 5. it is not happening until spring 2029 but blizzard gave us enough crumbs to know this is a whole new game. do not sleep on this because it is definitely not just a d4.5 reskin. the beta is probably years away so just sit with the drip for now.
ubisoft delayed rayman legends to make sure it's actually a banger
ubisoft is delaying rayman legends retold by two months. they are playing the classic corporate move of 'making sure it gets the care it deserves.' i am not exactly crying, because the original was already a certified masterpiece. we are just hoping the remake does not end up looking mid.
alien deathstorm: intense, brain-frying gamescom surprise
so i was literally at that delirious point of gamescom fatigue where everyone is just tired and coughing. somehow alien deathstorm drops and it is just non stop hardcore fps action. my brain is actually fried but i genuinely think this was the highlight of the whole show. it hits hard and it does not let up.
the $1 fixes that actually slapped harder than the big budget stuff
listen, sometimes the cheapest hack is the best hack. a bunch of major movie tricks, iconic inventions, and everyday fixes were literally just people being broke and figuring it out. the craziest part is some of these temporary workarounds stuck around permanently. it is giving main character energy just by being smart with their cash.
11 horror movies so bad they're actually good
we all know those movies that are so aggressively mid they somehow become unskippable. these horror disasters are famous for their bad acting, but watching them with your squad makes them a certified group activity. honestly, trying to watch a normal scary movie is way more boring than laughing at these trainwrecks.
actors got hurt so hard but the shot was just too good
apparently movie sets have safety rules but actors be out here living for the bit. they legit got hurt but the camera is still rolling because apparently pain is just part of the process. it is wild to think how unpredictable filmmaking actually is.