Executives of Tencent Music Entertainment Group said on Monday that higher than expected subscriber growth pushed its first quarter profits up 28% to RMB1.53 billion ($212 million). Through marketing promotions timed around the Chinese New Year holiday, TME was able to add nearly 7-million-net new subscribers in the quarter—the mostContinue Reading
The Band Camino had a jam-packed 2023, complete with their pensive sophomore album, The Dark, and non-stop touring worldwide. But they’re not slowing down yet. Related The Band Camino Dug Deep on Their Sophomore Album ‘The Dark’ in Order to Grow 08/10/2023 The trio — Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart and GarrisonContinue Reading
Madonna is sharing a reminder that Mother’s Day can be hard for some people. While honoring her late mom and namesake on Sunday (May 12), the pop star opened up in an emotional Instagram post about how she wasn’t aware of the extent of her mom’s fatal illness as aContinue Reading
This week’s batch of new music includes fresh releases from Billboard‘s current cover star Lainey Wilson, as well as the recently BB-feted duo The War and Treaty. Musical trailblazer Lily Rose offers up new music as country radio mainstay Thomas Rhett issues his latest dance-worthy track, while Whey Jennings buildsContinue Reading
Good Neighbours’ “Home” has been one of the biggest viral success stories of 2024 so far. Here’s how the duo made it happen. Related Hot 100 First-Timers: Good Neighbours Arrive With Viral Debut Single ‘Home’ 02/07/2024 Foundation Before they were Good Neighbours, Scott Verrill and Oli Fox were literal neighbors inContinue Reading
Tetris Kelly:Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been battling with diss tracks, but how will this shake up on the charts? This is the Billboard Hot 100 for the week dated May 18. Slipping to No. 10 is Teddy Swims, as Benson falls to No. 9. “Espresso” drops from No. 4Continue Reading
The seething rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake spills into the upper reaches of the latest Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, tilted in the former’s favor. Lamar’s “Not Like Us” launches at No. 1, while his “Euphoria” soars 11-3 in its second week on the survey. Plus, Future, MetroContinue Reading
Ryan Reynolds knows when not to rock the boat. The IF co-star and Wrexham A.F.C. co-owner popped into The Today Show on Monday morning (May 13) to talk about his role in actor/director John Krasinski’s new animated movie about imaginary friends, as well as to spill some details on oneContinue Reading
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Lululemon has gathered a following of devoted shoppers for its viral Everywhere Bag and flared NuluContinue Reading
50 Cent has been relentless in his yearslong feud of mocking Diddy. The Queens rapper continued to jab at the Bad Boy CEO when it came to the latter’s litany of sexual assault allegations and lawsuits piling up, and didn’t stop following the raid of Diddy’s homes by federal agentsContinue Reading
According to Rotten Tomatoes, a $494 million hit is the best-animated movie that was not produced by Disney. Disney has dominated the animated movie scene for the better part of a decade, producing numerous hits that have become classics over the years. Although 2023’s box office was disappointing for DisneyContinue Reading
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for Doctor Who season 14, episode 2, “The Devil’s Chord.”Continue Reading
The Golden Bachelorette was one of the most-anticipated reality dating series, but after Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s Golden Bachelor divorce, it now seems doomed to fail. Gerry, a 72-year-old retired restaurateur and widower from Hudson, Indiana, and Theresa, a 70-year-old financial services professional and widow from Shrewsbury, New Jersey,Continue Reading
The new trailer for The Shrouds gives a look at David Cronenbergs new horror film. A master of body horror, Cronenberg is best known for his work on films such as The Fly and Dead Ringers, and, more recently, Crimes of the Future . The Shrouds is an upcoming CronenbergContinue Reading
Baldur’s Gate 3 has managed to be both one of the best games of the decade and a faithful adaptation of its source material, Dungeons & Dragons. For the most part, it uses the basic mechanics of the TTRPG, such as DC, AC, and the majority of rolls coming fromContinue Reading
Tobey Maguire’s comments about playing Peter Parker in Spider-Man 4 are interesting for his chances of joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe one more time for Avengers: Secret Wars. Maguire’s Spider-Man movies are iconic, starting the hero’s mainstream journey in theaters. The actor led a trilogy as Spider-Man alongside director SamContinue Reading
Warning! Contains spoilers for Birds of Prey #9!Continue Reading
Eric Bana is back as the troubled Australian Federal Agent Aaron Falk in Force of Nature: The Dry 2. The past few years have seen the actor, best known for his roles in the likes of 2003’s Hulk, 2009’s Star Trek and 2014’s Deliver Us From Evil, return to hisContinue Reading
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Simpsons season 35, episode 17.Continue Reading
Electronic Arts has revealed The Sims 4‘s latest season, which will focus on the love lives of the Sims. Forming relationships has always been a major part of the life-simulation series since its launch back in the year 2000 with players able to create characters and have them form familiesContinue Reading
Campers will get to experience real-life firefighting scenarios.Continue Reading
With Donald Trump barred from publicly attacking the key witness in his hush money trial, his campaign brought to court a phalanx of Republican elected officials to speak for him. “The thing that the president is prevented from saying, which is a disgrace, is that every single person involved inContinue Reading
If you are in need of food assistance, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides a number of resources for residents. According to the nonprofit organization, one in eight people in Central Florida face food insecurity issues – and since the pandemic, the number of people they helpContinue Reading
Dr. Cyril Wecht, a pathologist and attorney whose biting cynicism and controversial positions on high-profile deaths such as President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination caught the attention of prosecutors and TV viewers alike, died Monday. He was 93. Wecht’s death was announced by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, whichContinue Reading
Crews are expected to conduct a controlled demolition Monday evening to break down the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a major step in the cleanup as officials seek to fully reopen the port’s busy shipping channel by the end of the month.Continue Reading
We’re less than 200 days away from the Nov. 5, 2024 election and we have a very important question for you: what do you care about? We can tell you what the political candidates are saying and doing on the campaign trail. We can tell you what the polls say.Continue Reading
SpaceX’s Starlink fleet of nearly 6,000 satellites remains healthy after weekend solar storms sparked auroras across the world.Continue Reading
Celeste Barber, The Rolling Stones, and More by EverOut Staff Buckle up, buttercups. This week is another wild ride, with event highlights from the Rolling Stones to the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival and from Celeste Barber to the Seattle International Film Festival. MONDAY LIVE MUSIC WarpaintAfter a six-year hiatus, CaliforniaContinue Reading
Executives of Tencent Music Entertainment Group said on Monday that higher than expected subscriber growth pushed its first quarter profits up 28% to RMB1.53 billion ($212 million). Through marketing promotions timed around the Chinese New Year holiday, TME was able to add nearly 7-million-net new subscribers in the quarter—the mostContinue Reading
Family Guy season 23 has broken a 20-year-old series tradition after being removed from Fox’s Fall TV lineup, despite being ordered for a full season. The series is one of many long-running animated comedies, such as The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers, that air on the network, having been a stapleContinue Reading
Jason Statham’s upcoming action thriller reunites him with The Beekeeper helmer David Ayer and could become the franchise that Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher failed to be. It’s a productive time for Jason Statham action franchises . The Expendables 4 may have been a bomb, but Fast X and Meg 2:Continue Reading
The Office‘s reboot confirmation prompts a surprisingly optimistic response from the show’s co-creator, Stephen Merchant. Co-created by Ricky Gervais, the UK version of The Office first aired in 2001, with Greg Daniels’ American version subsequently hitting NBC in 2005. The American version of the show became a sitcom sensation, andContinue Reading
Sandbox games have consistently been a host for crossover recreations, and the ever-popular Pokmon Yellow is the subject of a particularly impressive one. Games like Minecraft and Animal Crossing: New Horizons have given creative players the tools and freedom to remake scenes or settings from shows and other video games,Continue Reading
Amy Poehler pitched a brilliant plan for future Inside Out sequels, and the Pixar franchise would benefit from using it to produce a third, fourth, and even fifth film after the second movie is out. The original Inside Out is among Pixar’s highest-grossing movies of all time , and InsideContinue Reading
Jar Jar Binks and Kelleran Beq actor Ahmed Best shares his ultimate Star Wars movie idea, centered around both John Wick and the Jedi. Portrayed by Keanu Reeves, the character John Wick has become a new standard for the ultimate action hero, given his history as a hitman for theContinue Reading
The best Netflix movies based on a true story inspire, excite, and impact viewers like no other movie. The film industry loves true stories; for that reason, many of the productions are based on the lives of people who experienced extraordinary situations. Likewise, many of these films manage to captureContinue Reading
Matthew McConaughey is a versatile star, and the actor’s skills are now perfect for a major role years after he was first sought by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and passed on the opportunity of joining the franchise. The MCU has expanded a lot in recent years, with the creation ofContinue Reading
A rivalry between two opposing characters is always an intriguing device that propels a plot forward, and these iconic movie rivalries are no exception. Whether it’s a battle of good versus evil, a clash of ideologies, or a personal vendetta, a well-crafted rivalry has the power to captivate audiences andContinue Reading
Refugee rights activists on Monday criticized Poland’s pro-European Union government for plans to tighten security at the border with Belarus and for continuing a policy initiated by predecessors of pushing migrants back across the border there. The activists organized an online news conference after Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk madeContinue Reading
Early voting began Monday for the special election to fill Orlando City’s Council’s District 5 seat while suspended Commissioner Regina Hill faces charges of elderly exploitation. Seven people are running for the seat. The winner will serve on the city council through 2025, or until Hill’s case is resolved andContinue Reading
Watch the new trailer for Paramount Pictures’ terrifying alien invasion horror film, “A Quiet Place: Day One.”Continue Reading
by Benjamin Ayanian President Biden’s 2025 budget proposal provides a salient reminder that he is no moderate, despite his attempts to position himself as one. Biden’s tax proposals would effectively increase the top federal marginal tax rate on long-term capital gains to 44.6 percent, a record high since the tax was enacted inContinue Reading
by Robert Romano “As you can see today, we’re expanding the electoral map because we are going to officially play in the state of New Jersey—we’re going to win the state of New Jersey… We’re also looking… at the state of Minnesota, which hasn’t been won [by the GOP]Continue Reading
Any fans not in Paris for Taylor Swift‘s four Eras Tour shows at La Defense Arena are probably feeling a little down bad after missing the pop star’s first-ever performances of several The Tortured Poets Department songs. But luckily, she’s just as excited to bring the updated show to allContinue Reading
“We were pretty prepared for this moment,” says Shaboozey, lounging on the floor of a Los Angeles recording studio. While putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going (due out May 31), the fast-rising country artist is — perhaps for the first time —Continue Reading
While it looks like the furious back-and-forth between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has settled back down to a simmer, that doesn’t mean the 6 God can totally relax. After a week in which Drizzy’s Bridle Path Toronto mansion was the site of two alleged incidents of trespassing and a shootingContinue Reading
Attack on Titan is one of anime’s most compelling and well-written stories, and it is filled with mysteries that fans are still attempting to unravel years later. As the series progressed, many of these puzzling questions were answered by the mangaka, Hajime Isayama. For example, viewers discovered crucial details aboutContinue Reading
It is a common occurrence in Hollywood that the first movie in a major franchise is well-established as the best. Filmmakers hope that they can produce a movie sequel that is better than the original , but this is no small feat. As the franchise loses steam, they sometimes resortContinue Reading
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is the start of an all-new trilogy. Ryan and Maya are the ideal couple moving across the country to begin their lives in a new city. While on their road trip, the couple is forced to spend the night in a secluded cabin when their carContinue Reading
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim gets three first-look images, teasing the return of some classic Middle-earth fortresses. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, The War of the Rohirrim takes place almost two hundred years before Frodo’s quest to destroy the One Ring during The Lord of theContinue Reading
Warning! Preview pages for Batman and Robin #9 ahead!An iconic Batman villain has taken a page out of the Dark Knight’s book and has finally created his very own Batcave. Kirk Langstrom’s alter ego Man-Bat has gotten a serious upgrade that’s boosted his intelligence and made him more ambitious thanContinue Reading
Carrie-Anne Moss has joined the cast of Fubar season 2. Fubar is an Arnold Schwarzenegger action-comedy about a C.I.A. operative who is about to retire, only to discover a family secret that launches him back into his work for a final job. Fubar season 1 premiered in 2023 on Netflix,Continue Reading
It has been nearly four years since Marvel Comics readers were last privy to the antics of one of Spider-Man’s most dangerous villains but now, as the latest volume of Amazing Spider-Man reaches a milestone issue, Norman Osborn appears set to suit up and glide into action as the GreenContinue Reading
The number of biopics centered around famous singers continues growing with Back to Black, a movie that chronicles the life and career of Amy Winehouse. The 2024 biographical drama film is named after Winehouse’s popular 2006 album (and title track) of the same name, which was the British artist’s secondContinue Reading
The fate of the MCUs version of Wanda Maximoff and the future of WandaVision was confirmed by Marvel nearly three years after the shows premiere. Wanda Maximoff undergoes a tragic character arc in WandaVision that sees her put her powers to their most horrific use in the MCU, as sheContinue Reading
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Young Sheldon season 7, episode 12!Continue Reading
High-level envoys from the United States and China are set to meet in Geneva on Tuesday for talks about artificial intelligence, including the risks of the fast-evolving technology and ways to set shared standards to manage it. The meeting, billed as an opening exchange of views, is the first underContinue Reading
A senior prank left DeLand High School toilet-papered, wrapped and spray-painted, but there was no permanent damage, according to school officials. DeLand police said an officer checked the school around 3:25 a.m. Monday and found several cars parked on campus. According to police, officers learned that students were on campusContinue Reading
By the middle of the 2024 hurricane season, you’re going to notice something a little different: A new experimental cone will run along side the traditional cone we have come to know over the years. I sat down with a National Hurricane Center meteorologist to explain the need for theContinue Reading
The Stranger’s morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham Nightmare threesome: On Friday, two people named Bob Ferguson filed to run for governor as Democrats. In case you weren’t aware, Washington’s Attorney General and the current Democratic front-runner in that race is also named Bob Ferguson. Unlike Bob Ferguson #2 (aContinue Reading
The line-up of performers and presenters for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards is just about set, and the key word is collaboration. Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan will team up for a performance, as will Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani and also Nate Smith featuring Avril Lavigne.Continue Reading
Venezuelan singer and songwriter Danny Ocean will launch his first wide U.S. tour on September 13. Ocean’s Reflexa Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, and will play theaters or similar venues in 24 other U.S. cities, including Denver, Los Angeles and Boston, beforeContinue Reading
Jerry Seinfeld offers up his formal apology for his animated movie Bee Movie. Released in 2007, Bee Movie tells the story of Barry B. Benson, a bumblebee and recent college graduate who makes an adventurous trip outside his beehive when he finds himself dismayed at the thought that his onlyContinue Reading
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace introduced one intriguing aspect of Master Yoda’s character, yet the subsequent Star Wars prequel movies not only dropped that plot point but also entirely reversed it. The Phantom Menace was the fourth to be released in the chronology of Star Wars moviesContinue Reading
After season 1, the anticipation for That 90s Show season 2 updates is even greater. Set 15 years after That 70s Shows finale, the series follows the misadventures of teenager Leia Forman and her friends as she stays in Point Place with her grandparents, Red and Kitty. Netflixs That 90sContinue Reading
Warning: spoilers ahead for Doctor Who season 14, episodes 1 & 2.Continue Reading
DC is full of amazing and powerful heroes, but despite a huge range of accomplishments, the publisher already confirmed Nightwing is the best among them. While this is a fact that Batman has known ever since he took Dick Grayson under his wing, it was actually Superman who confirmed no-oneContinue Reading
The Strangers: Chapter 1 follows Maya and Ryan, a young couple moving across the country to start a new life together. While on their road trip, their car breaks down, forcing them to spend the night in an isolated cabin in Venus, Oregon. However, while at the cabin, three maskedContinue Reading
A very different DC Universe almost made its way to theaters four years ago, that would have outdone the DCEU .Continue Reading
Fallout 4 has proven to have enduring popularity, and there are a lot of reasons to consider returning to the game or picking it up for the first time right now. Whether getting the bug from watching the Fallout show, finishing Starfield, or simply wanting to check out the newContinue Reading
Deadpool & Wolverine will include many cameos of characters from the Fox Marvel universe, but the best possible appearance for the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie was made almost impossible by Deadpool 2. There are many confirmed character returns for Deadpool & Wolverine, which range from Deadpool franchise mainstays, Hugh Jackman’sContinue Reading
The start of the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch will position Michelangelo in an unexpected role, establishing him as a TV star who has left his escapades as a ninja and his brothers behind . IDW’s new Ninja Turtles series, by writer Jason Aaron, is set to bring someContinue Reading
Ever since humans have journeyed to space, their meals there have proved to be, well, nothing to write home about. But that could change after a Michelin-starred chef teamed up with the Florida-based startup Space Perspective to take fine-dining to our upper atmosphere in late 2025. Six guests are setContinue Reading
Aid workers are struggling to distribute dwindling food and other supplies to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by what Israel says is a limited operation in Rafah, as the two main crossings near the southern Gaza city remain closed. The United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees said 360,000 PalestiniansContinue Reading
Greece’s leader arrived in Turkey’s capital on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both countries pursue a normalization program and seek to put aside decades-old disputes. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was welcomed by Erdogan and a military guard of honor at the presidential palace in AnkaraContinue Reading
Lego is gearing up to deliver a detailed model of the original “rock and rolling ride,” the electric buggy driven by NASA’s last three Apollo crews to explore the moon.Continue Reading
John Crimber, an 18-year-old from Decatur, and Kaiden Loud, a 19-year-old from Kaufman both scored round wins, and Loud won the four-day event.Continue Reading
Four pop stars — Post Malone, Gwen Stefani, Noah Kahan and Avril Lavigne — are set to perform on the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday May 16, but the show’s producers stress that the performances came about organically. Related Reba McEntire Is Returning to Host 2024 ACMsContinue Reading
Limp Bizkit have been playing their unique version of the Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes” during live shows since including the 1971 Who’s Next classic on their 2003 Results May Vary album. On Friday night at the Welcome to Rockville Festival at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, FredContinue Reading
Ahead of his starring role in The Garfield Movie, Chris Pratt reacted to character creator Jim Davis’ perfect review score for his voice in the upcoming feature film. The movie sees Pratt take on the role of the classic orange tabby in the upcoming animated adventure comedy. The actor previouslyContinue Reading
Warning: Very minor spoilers ahead for Doctor Who season 14, episode 1, “Space Babies.”Continue Reading
The MCU is fairly stacked with heroes and other characters who can at least match the Hulk in terms of sheer strength – if not surpass him – but one comic proves that theres still one Hulk-beating Avenger left to introduce. Not only can this hero in question go toe-to-toeContinue Reading
Warning! SPOILERS about Fire Country season 2, episode 9 ahead.Continue Reading
Heath Ledger’s Joker from 2008’s The Dark Knight was partially inspired by five surprising celebrity icons, compiled to make the perfect Batman villain. Long before the beginning of the DC Universe, Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan adapted DC Comics’ Caped Crusader in a trilogy of dark films, comprising Batman Begins,Continue Reading
PlayStation Plus is about to get a little more nostalgic as Sony confirms that one of the first AAA games released on the PlayStation 4 will arrive on the subscription service in May. As a part of the platform’s multi-tier approach, users can opt to upgrade their PS Plus membershipContinue Reading
Warning: SPOILERS for Grimsburg season 1, episode 13, “The Danish Dilemma”!Continue Reading
Ghost of Tsushima is finally due to launch on PC this month, after years of the acclaimed samurai title being highly requested by those on the platform following the successful ports of other PlayStation-exclusive titles such as God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man. Unfortunately, one new requirement in Sony titlesContinue Reading
The new Lord of the Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum, can bring back a pivotal character from The Hobbit movies. Warner Bros. has announced the new film as the first in their latest slate of Lord of the Rings movies, hoping to expand on their franchise after years away.Continue Reading
Francis Ford Coppolas new science fiction epic Megalopolis looks like George Lucas long-time friend and former producing partner has finally made his own Star Wars movie. Megalopolis is Coppolas first film since 2011s Twixt. Its a passion project that hes been dreaming about since the 1970s, and after putting upContinue Reading
Former President Donald Trump’s planned campaign visit to Minnesota on Friday will mark his return to a traditionally Democratic state that he has long argued he could carry. Trump will take a break from his hush money trial in New York to speak at the Minnesota GOP’s annual Lincoln ReaganContinue Reading
A 36-year-old Silver Springs woman was struck and killed while walking on a road in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The fatal crash happened around 5:55 a.m. on County Road 314A near NE 14 Street Road. The FHP said the woman was walking in the northbound lane ofContinue Reading
Sen Bob Menendez, a Democrat, arrived Monday for the start of his trial on charges that he accepted bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to deliver favors that would help three New Jersey businessmen. Menendez, 70, was dropped off in front of a Manhattan federal courthouse atContinue Reading
Microsoft announced its most substantial commitment yet to France, pledging on Monday to invest 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) this year to bolster the country’s burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. The move is part of a broader effort unveiled during President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-business event, Choose France, which aims to attractContinue Reading
The state on Monday said it plans to file adult charges against a teen accused in a shooting that injured 10 people last month at Cabana Live near Sanford. The attorney for Christopher Bouie, 16, filed a waiver of appearance for a Monday morning arraignment, so the teen did notContinue Reading
The Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before the grand finale will likely be charged for making illegal threats, Swedish police said Monday. Joost Klein had failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday and the organizer, the European BroadcastingContinue Reading
Climate models can be a million lines of code long and can take months to run on supercomputers. A new algorithm has dramatically shortened that time.Continue Reading
Join Jeremy in his latest journey to Brown Hill Farms, the largest producer of tulips in the state, as he explains how different types of weather can affect tulips.Continue Reading
Donald Glover shared some new old music on Monday morning (May 13) when he unleashed his new Childish Gambino project Atavista (3.15.20 reimagined versions). “New” is a relative term for the 11-track collection, which the actor/rapper explained the “finished version of 3.15.20, the album I put out four years ago.”Continue Reading
Dave Grohl is a showman. The Foo Fighters frontman loves to surprise and delight his band’s fans by giving them a bit of the unexpected amid the sweat and rumble of a typically high-energy Foos show. Related Dave Grohl Dedicates ‘My Hero’ to Steve Albini at Foo Fighters Concert in N.C.Continue Reading
