The A.V. Club
Amazon spent billions only to find its brand on BookTok
Amazon's takeover of BookTok YA romance like The Last Sunrise filled a niche, but is in danger of becoming as cynical as any other trend.
Polygon
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Feels More Like a Tomb Raider Game
Asobo Studio's Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy trades in the series' stealth and rats for Tomb Raider-style action-adventure and puzzles
Variety Music
Jay-Z Documentary Series Sets HBO Release Date
After announcing the documentary series in June, HBO has revealed the release schedule for “Jay-Z in 8,” which will feature the rapper sitting down with music producer and record executive Rick Rubin…
Billboard
JAŸ-Z & Rick Rubin’s HBO Max Docuseries Has a Release Date: Watch a New Trailer
JAŸ-Z in 8 will feature eight episodes, with two airing every Friday starting in September.
Polygon
PlayStation Plus September 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed, Includes a Great Retro RPG
Sony's free PlayStation Plus Essential games for September 2026 have been announced, and include the retro RPG Chained Echoes.
WDIV Local 4
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer.
Billboard
Ella Langley Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton: ‘You Paved The Way For So Many To Be Brave’
The country icon passed away on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at age 80.
Mashable
Get 2 months of ad-free streaming on Paramount+ for less than $2
New and returning subscribers can get two months of Paramount+ Premium for just 99 cents per month with this secret code.
Polygon
Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Officially Revealed, Launches Next Week
Xbox has announced a disc-to-digital program launching at the end of the month for select Xbox One and Series X/S titles
Stereogum
Tramhaus – “Swarm”
Rotterdam post-punkers Tramhaus spend a whole lot of time touring Europe, and their recent songs show the kind of locked-in chemistry that can really only come from playing a whole ton of live shows.…
The A.V. Club
R.I.P. Tim Curry
The star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and much, much more was 80.
Polygon
Ridley Scott Confirms an Unexpected Alien Sequel Is on the Way
Despite all the other Alien projects in the works, Ridley Scott is working on a sequel to 'Alien: Covenant.'
Stereogum
Lamplight Announce New Album Lick The Spoon, Let It Soften: Hear “Clover”
Lamplight brightened our 2024 with their self-titled debut, recorded with Lightning Bug's Kevin Copeland and released by Western Vinyl. Now the band, led by Brooklyn/Roanoke musician Ian Williams, is…
American Songwriter
On This Day in 1989, Dolly Parton’s Final Solo No. 1 Debuted on the Country Chart
Dolly Parton Thirty-seven years ago today, Dolly Parton's final No. 1 single as a solo artist debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart. The post On This Day in 1989, Dolly Parton’s Final Solo No. 1 Debu…
WDIV Local 4
Semi-truck crash ruptures Line 5 pipeline in Wisconsin, causing gas leak
A natural gas leak from Enbridge Inc.’s Line 5 pipeline in northern Wisconsin prompted nearby evacuations on Tuesday after officials say a semi-truck struck and ruptured the pipeline.
Consequence
Becky G Recalls Industry “Eye Rolls” for Exploring Her Mexican Roots on Back to Back Albums
The singer looked to her Mexican heritage for Esquinas and Encuentros despite doubts about their marketability. Becky G Recalls Industry “Eye Rolls” for Exploring Her Mexican Roots on Back to Back Alb…
Polygon
GTA 6 Leaks Keep Spilling In Defiance of Rockstar's 'Heartbreaking' Response
Cyberleek is moving into spoiler territory with Lucia a day ahead of Netflix's extended GTA 6 look
WRIF
Tim Curry, Beloved Star, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, the legendary actor whose unforgettable performances ranged from the wildly entertaining Dr. Frank-N-Furter to the terrifying Pennywise, has died at 80, according to TMZ. Sources told the o…