Garbage’s Shirley Manson Hates the Way Musicians Are Treated These Days — and Also, Beach Balls
Manson went off on the inflatable orbs, and all they represent, during a festival performance in Melbourne
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Hitmakers’ Executive of the Year Elliot Grainge on His First Year as Atlantic CEO, the Success of Alex Warren and the Marías, and Overcoming the Haters
Last year, when Elliot Grainge was named the new CEO of Atlantic Music Group, the move was controversial, to put it mildly. It’s not hard to see why: He’s the son of Universal Music chairman Lucian Grainge — one of Atlantic parent company Warner Music’s two main competitors —
Undertaker remembrance quest walkthrough in Elden Ring Nightreign the Forgotten Hollows
The Undertaker remembrance quest in Elden Ring Nightreign's DLC, Forgotten Hollows, is tough and a little bizarre. Here's how to complete it.
‘Palm Royale’ Creator Abe Sylvia Talks Filming in LA at Hollywood Chamber Entertainment Industry Conference: ‘Don’t Underestimate the Power of Telling an Actor They Get to Sleep in Their Own Bed’
“Palm Royale” creator Abe Sylvia and “High Potential” producers Drew Goddard and Sarah Esber accepted Commitment to California Awards at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference, presented by Variety. In celebrating their shows, which both shoot
Satellite Photobombing Is Disrupting Space Telescope Astronomy
Yet another peril of a teeming low Earth orbit The post Satellite Photobombing Is Disrupting Space Telescope Astronomy appeared first on Nautilus .
Jawnino & Surf Gang Share Collaborative Project amnesia
The London underground rapper Jawnino has an understated magnetism, and he’s drawn to refracted, club-adjacent beats that fit his voice beautifully. Jawnino’s True Panther debut 40 came out last year, and he’s one of our favorite new artists of 2025. Now, he’s released a new
Will Arnett on Tackling His First Dramatic Turn in ‘Is This Thing On,’ Finding Joy on ‘SmartLess’ and Wanting More ‘Murderville’ and ‘Lego Batman’
Will Arnett tells a story about lying on his Sullivan Street couch, wondering if he’s just delivered the best scene of his career or the worst. He’s just wrapped the “vampire scene” in Bradley Cooper’s “Is This Thing On” — a brutal, unraveling stand-up set where his character
Red Sea Film Festival: Kriti Sanon on Playing One of Her ‘Most Layered Characters’ in ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ and Being ‘Glad That Love Stories are Back’
Bollywood star Kriti Sanon was among the star guests at the Red Sea Film Festival on Friday, where she gave an In Conversation at the 5th edition of the Saudi Arabian event. Shortly after the on-stage talk, the actress — best known for the 2021 hit “Mimi,” for which she won
6,000-Year-Old Artifacts Found Beneath UK Parliament
Archeologists said that some of the objects predate Stonehenge's earliest earthworks by 1,000 years.
Pursue Advanced Design Research at UC Davis
The two-year MFA Design program offers students space to explore and experiment, as well as teaching and funding opportunities.
Inside Riot Games’ Music Business Rise, From Collaborations With Twenty One Pilots to Stray Kids
When it comes to creating the ultimate music experience for gamers, Riot Games has a stringent philosophy. “The religion internally at Riot is building all the things that strengthen our community,” says Maria Egan, head of global music. “It’s really important to us that our
Catch up on the GOTY conversation with these Game Awards nominees on Xbox Game Pass
You want to complain about the snubs, don't you?
David Zaslav on Possible Layoffs in Netflix Sale: ‘Intention’ Is ‘They’ll Want to Keep Most People Because They Don’t Have a Lot’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav told staff Friday that the company’s pending sale to Netflix is unlikely to lead to sweeping layoffs, as the streaming service’s “intention is that they want to keep most people, because they don’t have a lot.” “I understand that the last
For Gamers, Samsung’s High-Speed Storage Devices Are an Essential Hardware Upgrade
Samsung’s lineup of storage devices underscores the brand’s continued dominance in high-performance memory. The products, the best of which are available at Best Buy, are particularly appealing to gamers looking to handle ballooning file sizes and next-gen demands. The online
Conner Smith Feels ‘So Much Grief’ After Fatal Car Accident That Left Senior Dead
The country singer, who made a rare comment on the death on a recent podcast, had struck a 77-year-old woman with his truck in June
Guillermo del Toro Stays True to Character at Marrakech Tribute: ‘I’m Still a Very Weird Guy!’
Oscars, honors and accolades be damned — Guillermo del Toro has no intention of changing. “I’m still a very weird guy,” he said while accepting a career tribute at the Marrakech Film Festival on Friday. “Very weird!” But that very oddball idiosyncrasy is precisely what made the
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
How to save in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
You only have one reliable way to save in Metroid Prime 4, and you have to find it. Here's how to save in Metroid Prime 4
The Indigenous Histories That Georgia O’Keeffe Forgot
An exhibition at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum includes works by Tewa Pueblo artists, helping dispel the problematic “O’Keeffe Country” narrative.
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros., including its game studios, for nearly $83 billion-with-a-B, but the fight may not be over yet
Paramount Skydance was also vying for WBD and it doesn't seem willing to take "no" for an answer.
Magic: The Gathering's Avatar crossover needs a Legend of Korra Secret Lair
A Secret Lair Superdrop could evolve core bending mechanics from the Avatar: The Last Airbender set in interesting ways
The Fascinating Map of Fungi
From Domain of Science, the Fascinating Map of Fungi . The zombie ant fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, infects ants by piercing the exoskeleton with enzymes and spreads fungal cells throughout the body. It then secretes special neurological compounds that hijack the ant’s
Vanity Fair to part ways with Olivia Nuzzi after book release
Vanity Fair will part ways with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, the reporter who wrote in a new book about a romantic relationship she says she had with Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to a new report. Nuzzi's contract as a West Coast editor
Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Collection Is Its Sharpest Yet — Featuring Shearling Jackets, Cable-Knit Sweaters and Fleece Jackets
The 2026 Winter Games will take place in Milan — the fashion capital of the world — so it’s important that athletes show up in style. For Team USA, this means Ralph Lauren uniforms that lean into elevated Alpine minimalism and vintage ski-racing kits. In addition to designing
What to expect from The Game Awards 2025: What's rumored to be there, what's already confirmed, and what we think is taking home GOTY
Everywhere we know about The Game Awards 2025 so far.
Vance lists the 3 progressive politicians he now appreciates
Vice President Vance shared a list of the three progressive politicians who he said, in an interview with NBC News published Thursday, he has come to appreciate. In a wide-ranging interview that touched on his marriage, his chances of running in 2028 and antisemitism in the
The original Star Wars cut comes to movie theaters in 2027
Lucasfilm confirms the original Star Wars will be released in movie theaters in 2027 for the film's 50th anniversary
Why Are So Many Songs From 2024 in the 2025 Year-End Chart?
Notice anything unusual about this year’s top hits? Yes, more than half of them are from last year. In 2024, there were 13 songs released that year in the Hitmakers final Top 25, as tallied by our data partner Luminate. As of Nov. 20, this year’s list includes just seven songs
Will Canadian Visual Artists Finally See Resale Royalties?
Proponents of a new measure say royalties will allow visual artists to benefit from their career growth over time.
Legendary architect Frank Gehry dead aged 96
Gehry was known for his experimental metallic designs.
Jin Finds Himself Solo (But With BTS’ ARMY) in First Tour Doc Trailer
"Ultimately, it's the roar of the crowd that keeps me going," says the star
Yale to Move Claes Oldenburg Lipstick Sculpture After Vandalism
The university said the work was relocated from its home of 50 years after etched letters were discovered on it.
'We ended up flipping a coin': Slay the Spire devs left it up to pure chance whether they'd make a sequel or something else
Heads was a mystery project. Tails was Slay the Spire 2.
‘Hijra’ Review: A Disappearance Reveals a Society’s Strictures in Potent Saudi Drama
It takes a detour from a pilgrimage to Mecca to uncover true enlightenment in “Hijra,” Shahad Ameen’s compelling sophomore feature, in which the sudden disappearance of one of the two young women in the care of their devout grandmother upends their sacred ritual of Hajj.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star François Arnaud on Episode 3’s Surprise Romance, Sex Scenes With [SPOILER] and Coming Out as Bisexual: ‘I Didn’t Want to Hide’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about Episode 3 of “Heated Rivalry,” now streaming on HBO Max. When François Arnaud read the script for the third episode of the hit queer sports drama “Heated Rivalry,” he had the same reaction many viewers are having now after
Avatar: Frontier’s of Pandora’s third-person mode was lot harder to develop than you’d think
The third-person mode for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora required a lot of work, but has now become Ubisoft devs' preferred way to play.
Jordan Raf & Shallowater – “From My Wings”
A few months ago, the Houston band Shallowater released God’s Gonna Give You A Million Dollars, a sort of intense, countrified slowcore LP. It’s awesome, and it’s one of our 50 favorite albums of the year. (It’s #50, but still.) Today, Shallowater have a new collaboration
Lloyd Doggett won't seek reelection in light of Supreme Court's Texas redistricting ruling
Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) has announced that he will not seek reelection in wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the state’s new district map. “I will continue working with the same urgency and determination as if next year were my last, which in public office it
Adam Sandler Reveals Love Of Hole’s Live Through This, Sits Down With Ariana Grande
It's a big day for Adam Sandler videos on the internet. The Sandman is in promo mode for Jay Kelly , his new movie with George Clooney, which led to the two actors talking music with NME in a new clip published today. Meanwhile, Sandler conversed with fellow actor-musician
How to kill Oscar in Black Ops 7 Zombies and get the LGM-1 wonder weapon
A complete guide on how to kill Oscar in Black Ops 7 Zombies Astra Malorum and acquire the LGM-1 wonder weapon.
‘Oh. What. Fun.’ Review: Michelle Pfeiffer Spreads Holiday Jeers in an Uninspired Ode to Underappreciated Moms
On paper, “Oh. What. Fun.” has the makings of an attractive holiday feature that encourages Prime Video subscribers to click play: Michelle Pfeiffer leading a company of instantly recognizable actors directed by a notable filmmaker, a heartfelt story about the harried holidays
Role Model Discusses His Breakthrough Year, From ‘Sally’ to Starring in Lena Dunham’s New Rom-Com
There isn’t only one moment that stands out as Role Model reflects on scaling the pop mountain over the past few years. Opening for Gracie Abrams on “The Secret of Us” tour was one of them; playing to massive crowds at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Greek
How Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Can Win Rural America
President Donald Trump and Republican governors are colluding to try to rig the 2026 midterm elections in their favor through gerrymandering. They’re helped by the fact that rural voters in large swaths of many states are largely abandoning the Democrats, who already suffer
Bloomberg’s Jealousy List for 2025, a collection of journalism admired by the...
Bloomberg’s Jealousy List for 2025 , a collection of journalism admired by the magazine’s writers and editors. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Will Netflix and HBO Max Be Combined?
As Netflix strikes an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. — including its film and TV studios, plus HBO Max and HBO — many subscribers are wondering what that might ultimately mean for their streaming services. Will Netflix combine with HBO Max? Consumers currently
Judge orders Epstein investigation transcripts released in Florida
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release jury transcripts from Florida's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith made the order in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which
Indiana House Republicans Pass Map Wiping Out All Democratic Seats
Donald Trump’s attempt to nab more Republican congressional seats and keep his party in control of Congress just got a boost Friday when Indiana’s House of Representatives passed a new legislative map. The new map, which seeks to give Republicans control of all of the state’s
No Matter What The Game Awards Hell Statue Is For, Geoff Keighley Wins
For now, the statue is whatever you want it to be The post No Matter What The Game Awards Hell Statue Is For, Geoff Keighley Wins appeared first on Kotaku .
New Democrat Coalition calls on Hegseth to resign over Signal report
The New Democrat Coalition on Friday urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over an unclassified inspector general report that found he endangered service members by communicating about sensitive military intelligence in a Signal group chat. “Time and time again, the
Vans Taps Into ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon With New Footwear Collection
Vans is stepping directly into the global Kpop wave with a new capsule inspired by “Kpop Demon Hunters,” the breakout Netflix juggernaut. The footwear collection, which spotlights the fan-favorite girl group HUNTR/X and their demon-slaying counterparts, launches in stores Dec.
