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How to end a TV show
The team behind From on MGM Plus, many of whom worked on Lost, talking about how to end a mystery show.
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The Best Movies of 2026, So Far
Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.
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Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge. Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure.
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Bridgerton Season 5 Breaks A Longstanding Tradition
Netflix announced that 'Bridgerton' Season 5 will air next year, breaking its usual release timeline and addressing one of fans' biggest gripes.
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Xbox Game Pass ‘has become too expensive,’ says Microsoft’s new gaming chief in leaked memo
Microsoft’s new Xbox chief is getting ready to improve Game Pass pricing. A leaked memo suggests that a “better value equation” is coming soon.
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Dr. Dre On Becoming A Billionaire: “I Don’t Chase Money. I Try To Make The Money Chase Me.”
He escaped the gang violence of Los Angeles to become a pioneering hip-hop artist and producer, then sold Beats Electronics to Apple to $3 billion. Here’s what Dr. Dre is doing next—and how he’s enjoying success.
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Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections.
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Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200
Valve has raised the price of the Steam Deck OLED, with the 1TB model jumping to $949, and the 512GB version now costing $789.
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Microsoft brings Xbox back, scraps Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft is returning to the Xbox division internally, instead of Microsoft Gaming. It’s part of a “return to Xbox” from the new Xbox CEO.
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Summer Game Fest Live 2026: The biggest news, trailers, and announcements
Summer Game Fest Live, the annual gaming showcase from Geoff Keighley, takes place on June 5th at 5PM ET. Here’s our coverage of the biggest announcements.
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I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake
Consensus and genre labels aren't reliable predictors of what you'll enjoy.
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This is Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console in translucent green
The anniversary-edition console includes an Xbox button that lights up green and a translucent green controller.
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How Legacy became a costly crypto bust for players and a business win for Peter Molyneux
After millions in NFT sales, the hyped “play to earn” game was effectively dead in weeks.
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Valve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049
Valve has announced the price and release date of the Steam Machine PC.
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Review: Widow's Bay is a boldly original take on comedic horror
An eminently binge-able series that honors classic horror tropes while reinventing them in surprising ways...
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Valve launches the Steam Controller without the Steam Machine
Valve is releasing the Steam Controller on May 4th for $99. It was originally designed alongside the Steam Machine, but will now launch separately.
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Stray Kids Announce New Song, Comeback And World Tour
Checking in on Stray Kids fans after this wallop of a three-tiered announcent. The eight-member group posted that they will release a single titled "RUN IT" on...
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Xbox is now XBOX
Believe it or not, Microsoft appears to be rebranding Xbox.
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GTA VI finally gets a price tag
Rockstar Games has announced how much GTA VI will cost, with preorders starting on June 25th on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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The Twist Ending Of ‘Obsession,’ Explained
Nikki (Inde Navarrette) falls madly in love in Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’—but what does the ending mean? Here’s the twist, explained.
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Great White is fine after throwing his jockey and getting scratched late from the Kentucky Derby
Great White is doing well after flipping before the Kentucky Derby, throwing his jockey and getting scratched minutes before the Triple Crown race, trainer John Ennis said.
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PlayStation State of Play June 2026: All the news and trailers
Sony’s next State of Play showcase airs on June 2nd and will feature major PS5 reveals, including the new Wolverine game.
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The Steam Machine is the most ambitious game console I’ve ever played
This pricey cube won’t win any console wars — but could it rise above them?
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2026 American Music Awards: Winners List (Updating)
The full winners list for the 2026 American Music Awards including Sombr, KPop Demon Hunters and more. Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen are the most-nominated artists.
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'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening
Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied and estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales through its first three days in theaters.
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I Love Heist Films. This One Is Special.
“I Love Boosters” is a brilliant sendup of the absurd contradictions of our age.
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Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga
The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of Israel
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The golden age of handheld gaming is already over
With Valve raising the starting price of the Steam Deck gaming handheld to $789, handhelds aren’t just getting more expensive — they’re out of reach for many.
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Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system
Stew Peas focuses on obeah, an enduring African magic practice in Jamaica banned by colonisers in the 1700s
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Inside country legend Alan Jackson’s triumphant finale concert
Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career. On Saturday night, he performed his final show at Nashville's Nissan Stadium.
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Valve just imported 13 tons of VR headsets in one day
Valve imported roughly 13 tons of “VR headsets” into the United States on June 10th, according to import records, not to mention Steam Machines.
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Clive Davis, Hitmaking Titan of the Music Industry, Dies at 94
He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.
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Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station
A day after his last episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, Colbert found his way back to a television hosting gig for one night.
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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.
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Forza Horizon 6 has been leaked and cracked a week before its release
The source of the leak appears to be an unencrypted Steam preload.
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Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.
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Nintendo is raising Switch 2 prices
Nintendo is raising the price of its Switch 2 console globally, “in light of changes in market conditions,” jacking it up to $500 in the US.
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Grand Theft Auto VI is warping the video game release calendar
The months ahead of GTA’s November launch are becoming increasingly crowded.
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‘Masters Of The Universe’ Set For Sequel Despite Dismal Box Office
Masters of the Universe seems set to get a sequel despite only grossing $89.9 million worldwide as its ingenious business model gives it a second chance to reach fans.
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Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.
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Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery in order to comply with a new regulation.
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 7—Maddy’s Deal With The Devil
Maddy (Alexa Demie) makes a deal to save Nate (Jacob Elordi) in ‘Euphoria’ season 3, episode 7, but a rattlesnake ruins the plan.
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‘Michael’ Retakes Top Spot At Box Office And Approaches Global Record For Biggest Music Biopic
“Michael” has now grossed $703 million worldwide, approaching the $911 million record set by “Bohemian Rhapsody” in 2018.
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Nintendo Direct June 2026: All the news and trailers
Nintendo aired its latest Nintendo Direct on June 9th, showcasing upcoming games for the Switch 2 and the original Switch.
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It’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t miss Aphelion
Life is Strange developer Don’t Nod has a new sci-fi adventure game called Aphelion that provides a nice counterpoint to blockbusters Pragmata and Saros.
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Every Anne Hathaway Movie, Ranked
Anne Hathaway has played it all: weird misfits, alcoholic kaiju, Genovian royalty, and, yes, a magazine editor. With her dino movie ‘The End of Oak Street’ out now, we take a tour through a career of fearless choices.
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The Surreal Horror Of ‘Backrooms,’ Explained
‘Backrooms’ shows the descent of Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) into the nightmarish otherworld— but what does the ending mean?
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Vanilla Ice sees Freedom 250 concert scrapped due to bad weather
A concert intending to commemorate America’s 250th birthday as part of President Trump‘s “Great American State Fair,” was abruptly canceled Friday just two hours before “Ice Ice Baby” rapper Vanilla Ice was set to take the stage. Freedom 250 event organizers announced that the event would close early on Friday “due to inclement weather in…
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Jeremy Clarkson's choir wins Britain's Got Talent
The farmers' choir is the first group of its kind to win the ITV talent show.
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Boards of Canada say White House used music without permission
The duo's track Deep Time was used to accompany a social media clip showing dramatic shots of the American flag flying.
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