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Tupac Cameo Approved by Estate Run by Man Accused of Embezzlement

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Snoop Dogg announced at Summer Game Fest that late rapper Tupac Shakur will appear in the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven, saying the cameo was created without AI and in collaboration with Tupac’s estate. The estate is controlled by Tom Whalley, the former head

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Taylor Sheridan’s 5-Part Western Sensation Returns to Streaming

Taylor Sheridan has built a vast neo-western universe on television, and one of its flagship shows has returned to the streaming charts. Yellowstone, which began in 2018 and introduced the Dutton family and their Yellowstone Ranch beside Yellowstone National Park, is back on Paramount+ eight years after its debut. The

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Which Oscar Best Picture Suits You?

An Oscar Best Picture quiz matches readers to one of five Best Picture winners: Parasite; Everything Everywhere All at Once; Oppenheimer; Birdman; and No Country for Old Men. The quiz asks ten questions about the kind of film experience you want—covering form, pacing, antagonist, endings, setting, and cinematic craft.

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Katy Perry ended up at Justin Trudeau’s Montreal home after first date

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau began dating in July 2025. Perry ended up back at Trudeau’s Montreal home after their first date, and they have been inseparable since. They were first photographed together that month at the restaurant Le Violon. Perry was touring in Canada at the time. One

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Another Final Fantasy 14 Ultimate raid, another controversy

The race to world first for Final Fantasy 14's new Kefka-themed Ultimate raid has ended, but not without controversy. World-first runs are tracked on MogTalk via live streams, and Ultimate races have repeatedly been marred by disputes over add-ons — most notably after the Futures Rewritten (Ultimate) race in

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FFXIV Fishing Spawned a Decade-Long Obsession

When most people think of Final Fantasy XIV’s most dedicated players, they probably imagine maxed classes, roleplay communities, or massive 24-person raids. For a small but devoted group, though, an unlikely piece of side content is the real endgame: fishing. Part of the game since launch, the fisher class

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Can Austin Kleon’s tips put the spark back in my life?

As a child I daydreamed about an exciting adult life — exotic pets, bright pink walls, staying up all night. Now in my mid-30s, adulthood has lost some of its lustre: bright pink bathroom and two weird cats aside, days feel predictably arranged around gym, work, cook, clean, collapse on to

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Marlon Wayans: Melissa Joan Hart Almost Starred in Scary Movie

During a promotional interview for the new Scary Movie, Marlon Wayans revealed that Melissa Joan Hart was originally "supposed to play Anna's part." The anecdote came when Anna Faris asked if any celebrity had desperately wanted a role but been turned down; Wayans answered simply, "

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Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

An eight-question quiz matches your survival instincts to one of five science-fiction universes. It asks what you do when the world goes wrong, what resource you guard, which threats keep you up at night, how you handle authority, which environments you could endure, who you want in your corner, where

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Savannah Guthrie teary as she returns amid mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie became emotional on air as she addressed returning to the Today show after her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. “It’s really hard to come back. I’ve been trying so hard to hold it together and I promise I will — this show and this hour especially is

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Disclosure Day is a 'sort of trio' with Close Encounters and E.T., says star

Directed by Steven Spielberg and centred on extraterrestrial life, Disclosure Day has been cast by star Josh O'Connor as, in his words, "the third in a sort of trio: Close Encounters, E.T., and this." O'Connor added that War of the Worlds also figures

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Brad Pitt Battles for Survival in David Ayer's Heart of the Beast

First-look images show Brad Pitt in Heart of the Beast, a survival thriller from director David Ayer. The film follows a combat soldier and his dog as they try to fight their way back to civilization after an accident, a turn that has been described as Pitt's version

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Which MCU Hero Are You? Take the 10-question Marvel quiz

A Marvel personality quiz invites readers to answer 10 questions to discover which MCU hero matches their temperament and values. The questions probe motives and habits: what drives you to do right, where you are at 2 AM, how you handle a recurring villain, whether you keep a secret identity,

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How we made Strictly Ballroom

Baz Luhrmann was this cool guy two years ahead of me at NIDA, the drama school in Sydney. When I graduated, I joined his theatre company Six Years Old and the play of Strictly Ballroom came out of that. It was inspired by Keith Bain, who taught movement at the

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Songwriter Talay Riley, who worked with Britney Spears, found dead at 35

Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Talay Riley, who worked with Britney Spears and Dua Lipa, was found stabbed to death in London. He was 35. The Metropolitan Police said Riley — identified by his real name, Mark Orabiyi — was discovered by police Friday morning with stab wounds in the garden of a

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Where to find Caine in Gothic Remake

Caine is Cor Kalom's apprentice and a mole secretly feeding information back to whichever camp you joined. Finding him is part of the main quest The Lost Apprentice, but the Swamp Camp’s jumble of huts and walkways makes tracking him down tricky. First, speak to Cor Kalom

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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You sets rare Crunchyroll record

Just a month before its July debut, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You has risen to the top of Crunchyroll’s ratings, holding a perfect 5.0 score from more than 20,000 user ratings. That level of praise is uncommon for a romance anime. Even widely watched and critically

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Persona 4 Revival includes Persona 5's swap-out 'baton pass'

A brief moment in the Persona 4 Revival trailer reveals a familiar combat option: the words "baton pass" flash on-screen about one minute and twenty-five seconds in, suggesting a swap-out mechanic similar to Persona 5's. The trailer, shown during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, also leans

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I moved from New York to Connecticut - and returned in under two years

I lasted less than two years living in Connecticut before I decided to move back to New York City, where I plan to stay. The first time I set foot in Brooklyn was in 2019 to look at an apartment; I was 23, felt like I'd arrived, and

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American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Brings New Obstacles and Tripleheader Races

Season 18 of American Ninja Warrior returns with elite athletes facing a more challenging obstacle lineup. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, joined by sidelines host Zuri Hall, are back to call the action. This season adds gravity-defying obstacles and format remixes, highlighted by a supersized three-lane racecourse. Regional Qualifiers

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Doja Cat's sheer latex look has faux piercings and lipstick kisses

Doja Cat visited a Sephora store in Paris on Monday as part of her partnership with MAC Cosmetics, wearing a sheer latex outfit that served as a blank canvas for the brand's iconic red lipstick. The second-skin mini featured faux nipple piercings, a ruffled hem and oversized puff

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How to rescue or pet John Wick's dog in Fortnite

It can be tricky to rescue or pet John Wick's dog in Fortnite because he only appears in a couple of locations, so you’re unlikely to stumble across him by accident. If you own the Battle Pass, freeing him is worth the effort: the Dog (Pen &

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Paradise Lost Reportedly Picks Writers Kira Snyder and Janet Lin

The Wonder Woman prequel Paradise Lost appears to have its head writers: listings on the Writers Guild of America site show Kira Snyder and Janet Lin, a development reported via Tech Times. There has been no official confirmation from James Gunn or DC Studios. Gunn first announced the DCU'

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'Pressure' Overtakes Spike Lee's Forgotten $45M WWII Epic at the Box Office

'Pressure' has overtaken Spike Lee's forgotten $45M WWII epic at the box office. The move sees 'Pressure' climb past the long-neglected World War II epic in box office standings. Both films remain part of the ongoing conversation about audience interest and box office performance.

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A job that changed me: teaching in a juvenile detention centre

I spent 25 years as a sports reporter and producer in Australia, London and New York, then moved back to Melbourne in 2017 and set up a media production company with an old friend. The company folded after 18 months and, at 51 with two young children and a mortgage,