Spotify-Universal Deal Suggests Labels Think AI Music’s Future Is Letting You Play With Their Catalog
Universal Music Group and Spotify are teaming up to create an AI service that will let fans create "covers and remixes of their favorite songs"
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What Number Was Stephen Colbert Thinking Of?
One of the questions on The Colbert Questionert that Stephen Colbert would administer to his celebrity guests was “What number am I thinking of?” As you can see from this compilation, his answer was often, but not always, “no”. A few of the guests said “42” but none ever said
Billy Eichner on Wanting His ‘Real Voice’ to Be Heard in ‘Extremely Personal’ Audio-Only Memoir and ‘People Begging’ Him to Bring Back ‘Billy on the Street’
Billy Eichner knows he has a reputation for being loud, brash and in-your-face. When you find fame yelling questions at strangers on New York City streets as he did as the host of “Billy on the Street,” it’s bound to happen. And that is why his new memoir, “Billy on Billy,” was
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Devs Explain The Difference Between A Remake Vs. A Remaster: ‘You Go Back Into The Guts, And You Start To Rebuild’
Ubisoft wants to make it clear that Resynced is much more than a remaster of the 2013 original
Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, the Roots and More to Perform at Philadelphia’s ‘Unity Concert for America’ on July 4
America’s 250 th anniversary this summer may be a bittersweet celebration, but Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Jill Scott, Seal, State Property, Kathy Sledge, Infinity Song and more special guests will celebrate it and Philadelphia’s legacy as the
The Emmys Needed to Do Something About Talk and Scripted Variety, Even If the Result Was Something Just as Clunky
First off, kudos to the Television Academy for finally doing something about the paltry talk and scripted variety categories. The return of a combined outstanding variety series category was necessary, given the decline in submissions as networks and streamers scale back on
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, the Roots to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary in Philly
The event, One Philly: Unity Concert for America, will take place on July 4 and is free and open to the public
New details revealed in SpaceX IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX’s IPO filing has revealed details into Elon Musk’s tight grip on his business empire, its multi-billion-dollar losses and the stock market debut that could crown him the world’s first trillionaire.
Germany indicts suspects in Iran-linked plot to target Jewish leaders
One suspect is accused of working for Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence service and gathering information on leading German Jewish figures
Cell movement in the embryo: Zebrafish study shows that without keratin, nothing moves
Hair, nails, and horns, all made up of keratin, are some of the hardest and most resilient structures in animals. Inside zebrafish cells, keratin plays a distinct role, giving them the strength they need to move together as a coherent tissue while modulating the driving forces
AI can design cities, but can it understand what matters to people? 10 ways to keep humans in control
Generative AI (GenAI) is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content—like text, images, or ideas—by learning patterns from existing data. GenAI, particularly through large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, is rapidly becoming part of everyday
Black holes may avoid singularities when charge and Hawking radiation combine, theoretical physicist argues
Black holes are regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, even light, can escape. Einstein's theory of general relativity breaks down inside black holes, either by the presence of a so-called "curvature singularity" or "Cauchy horizon."
Destiny 2 is officially over: 'Live service content updates' end in June as Bungie moves on to new projects
Bungie says it will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, but its focus is now elsewhere.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Isn’t An RPG, But The Series Isn’t Moving Away From RPG Sequels Any Time Soon
The leads behind the upcoming remake made it clear that the franchise isn't done with skill trees and loot
20 years ago, The Book of Nine Swords revolutionized D&D combat
The 2006 book drew on anime, video games, and martial arts movies to level the playing field between martial characters and spellcasters.
GOP calls off votes after contentious meeting on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spent more than an hour sparring with Republican senators behind closed doors.
NOAA predicts quieter Atlantic hurricane season for 2026—but the Pacific is another story
This year’s expected El Niño could hamper hurricanes in the Atlantic but boost them in the central and eastern Pacific
Sonos’s pint-sized Roam 2 speaker is 25 percent off for Memorial Day
If your summer plans involve spending any time outdoors, whether on the trail or at a pool party, a good portable Bluetooth speaker can go a long way. The latest Sonos Roam is built precisely for those moments, and right now, it’s on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for
Turkish court annuls leadership of main opposition CHP party, sparking turmoil
The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks.
Arrington wants House to advance a budget blueprint in June
It's an ambitious timeline for Republicans, who still haven't passed their current reconciliation measure.
Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth says "deeper" action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor's moves.
New kind of dark tourism emerging in online 'Backrooms,' study shows
Digital culture is reshaping people's experiences of fear, curiosity and belonging, according to new findings from Lancaster University. Researchers have explored why online environments like the "Backrooms"—mysterious empty spaces resembling uncharted office blocks, basements
When noisy decision-making becomes a strategic advantage
A new study shows that apparently erratic or "sloppy" behavior in strategic situations is not necessarily a mistake. Under certain conditions, being less sensitive to one's own gains can become a long-term advantage.
Destiny 2 Is Ending
Bungie confirms the hit shooter will get its final live-service update in June
Noah Wyle tells Congress: Healthcare workers shouldn't have to 'beg for basic support'
He typically stars as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on HBO's medical drama "The Pitt," but Noah Wyle is now making a different kind of House call, advocating for healthcare worker-focused legislation at the Capitol. "Every major change in healthcare has started with somebody
Eiffel Tower staircase segment sells at auction for over €450,000
The section was part of the tower's original staircase linking the second and third floors; it was removed when lifts were installed in the 1980s.
Squeeze toys sold at Walmart, Ollie's recalled over asbestos concern
More than 120,000 toys are impacted.
1-2 Special Acquires Cannes Critics’ Week Winner ‘La Gradiva’ for North America
Marine Atlan's drama follows a group of French high school students on a class trip to the ruins of Pompeii.
The mysterious case of 'the ghost watches' – how unique timepieces called worthless in court turned up at an auction
When a group of customers of respected Singapore watch dealer Dominic Khoo sued, claiming his watches were overpriced, every fraud claim was thrown out by the courts. The same investors then sold the watches at a Hong Kong auction house, without Khoo, the owner's, knowledge,
Apple Arcade launches free Bluey crossover event for several games
Five Apple Arcade games are getting limited-time Bluey crossover content.
The Marías’ Josh Conway Announces Debut Solo Album plum: Hear “Crumble”
Josh Conway, one of the founding members of the Grammy-nominated, TikTok-viral, Stereogum-endorsed group the Marías, is releasing his first solo album. Earlier this year, his bandmate María Zardoya released her own solo project under the name Not For Radio. Conway, the
Iowa's Hinson leans into Trump alliance, pushes congressional trading ban in Senate campaign
ATLANTA — Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson (Iowa) has become one of the more talked-about political figures in Iowa, where she's a favorite in the state’s GOP primary on June 2. Hinson launched her Senate campaign after Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced she would not seek
Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
By Emma Farge May 21 (Reuters) - The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, leaving more than 2 million people crowded into less than half its territory, unless a ceasefire
Here’s Why Chinese Overwatch Players Keep Getting Cool Stuff The Rest Of Us Don’t
Blizzard explains why China gets exclusive skins and better events
Warhammer Age of Sigmar returns with new Skaven stealth game
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster lets players take control of a Skaven assassin climbing the ranks of clan Eshin in a stealth-action platformer.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 preview
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 from Auroch Digital and Devolver Digital builds upon what worked about the first game while introducing new things
Every announcement from the Warhammer Skulls 2026 showcase
Dawn of War 4 finally has a release date, along with the first-ever Age of Sigmar game where you can play as a Skaven assassin, and more.
Why sending staff overseas often fails and how companies can fix it
Strong relationships between overseas staff and local colleagues are central to the success of global assignments, according to a new study by the University of Portsmouth and Reutlingen University which aims to advise multinational companies on how they can avoid costly
Uncovering the link between epigenetic modifications and chromatin structure
Certain epigenetic modifications can directly control how genetic material is packed in the nucleus, RIKEN researchers have shown. This has important implications for our understanding of how genes are expressed in different cell types.
