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Erykah Badu Breaks 16-Year Album Drought with The Alchemist, Says "I'm Not a Studio Artist"
Erykah Badu and hip-hop producer The Alchemist have announced a self-titled collaborative album. The lead single "Witch Doctor" has already dropped, with the full digital release landing August 28, alongside a North America, UK, and Europe tour.
Who's "Son-John Johnson" on Phoebe Bridgers' New Album Credits, Anyway
The full credits for "Lost Weekend" have surfaced, with Alex G, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus all listed — but it's a never-before-seen alias, "Son-John Johnson," that's the most intriguing detail in the whole list.
At Green Day Premiere, Weezer Guitarist Accidentally Spills the Beans on His Own Band's Movie
Asked about the Weezer movie's progress at the "Nimrods" premiere, Brian Bell said "I probably shouldn't say this" — then spilled everything anyway: the film's a wrap, dropping in 2027.
He Wrote a Reply But Never Sent It—Elliott Smith's Handwritten Letter Finally Read 23 Years Later
A fan letter from 2000 was read and answered by Elliott Smith—but the reply was never mailed. 23 years later, thanks to a biographer's unexpected discovery, the letter has finally reached its intended recipient.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Smashes $700M in 13 Days—Faster Than "Endgame"
Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" hit $704.5 million in North America after just 13 days, pushing its global total to $1.8 billion. In Taiwan, it's already crowned the year's box office champion with NT$360 million.
Is Hikaru Actually a Player? "Delinquent Squad's Search for Love 2" Exposes a Gender Gap in How Viewers Read Her
23-year-old hostess club worker Hikaru kept multiple guys on the hook at once, earning her the "green tea bitch" label from Taiwanese netizens—but male viewers apparently didn't catch on at all. This controversy isn't really about her. It's about who's watching.
Luffy's Straw Hat Meets SpongeBob, But This Crossover Skips Right Over Japan
One Piece and SpongeBob SquarePants are teaming up for their first-ever McDonald's Happy Meal collab, rolling out across 66 countries starting August 2026 — but Japan is explicitly left off the list, and Taiwan isn't included either.
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Hits Disney+ September 2, Just Three Months After Theaters
The middling Star Wars film only hit theaters in late May and opened for digital rental just six weeks ago—now it's already headed to streaming. For Disney+, this timeline might be more talked-about than the movie itself.
Official Poster Stuck in Shipping, So Canadian Theater Staffer's Hand-Drawn "Spoderman" Meme Poster Accidentally Outshines the Real Movie
As Spider-Man: Brand New Day's global box office soars, a Canadian theater found itself missing its promotional materials — so an employee stepped in and hand-drew a poster for the display case. The exaggerated art style has fans online declaring it has more soul than the official version.
Xbox Carves the Battlefield of 'Gears of War: E-Day' Into a Controller — Two Designs, Two Different Bets on Feel
3D-molded cracked asphalt goes up against Luke Preece's Lancer illustration, as Xbox splits one game into two different collector's logics with a pair of limited-edition controllers.
The Code Holds the Answer: Pokémon Data Mining Uncovers Traces of Ruby and Sapphire
Buried in FireRed & LeafGreen's code is programming that "recognizes" Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald—and combined with the Pokémon Home overhaul and Bank's shutdown timeline, players have already pieced together the porting roadmap themselves.
Matthew McConaughey Once Turned Down Joel in The Last of Us, Says "I Wasn't Acting Back Then"
Back when HBO's The Last of Us was still in early development, showrunner Craig Mazin approached Matthew McConaughey about playing Joel—but he turned it down. McConaughey has now explained why in his own words, and Craig Mazin has offered his side of the story too.
Jorja Smith drops third album at 29, this time throwing all her feelings onto the dance floor
Working with producer P2J across three immersive recording sessions, Jorja Smith packs heartbreak and fame anxiety into house and afro-house beats on her new album "What Are The Odds," out August 21 via FAMM.
Career Peak, Members Taking Turns on Leave — KATSEYE Still Can't Find Its Voice on "Wild"
With a first Grammy nomination and a tour that sold out in seconds on the horizon, KATSEYE's third EP delivers a wishy-washy record, while two members have taken turns pausing activities for mental health.
This Manchester band isn't rushing to prove itself — it's learning to be imperfect first
Fresh off winning Glastonbury's Emerging Talent competition and riding a wave of relentless buzz, Westside Cowboy's debut album *It Goes On* chooses to slow down, turning anxiety into song instead of rushing to deliver a flawless record.
Fisherman's Son jo0ji: After Singing Death's Theme 〈I-BULL〉, His Dream Is a Solo Beachside Show in Taiwan
Ahead of his Zepp New Taipei performance, jo0ji sat down for an interview to discuss the Kisuke Urahara line behind 〈I-BULL〉, Tite Kubo's warmth in person, and his lingering memories of Jiufen's taro balls with tofu pudding and the Tottori coastline.
Anthony Edwards' Manila Photo Goes Viral—But the Two Flanking Him Are "Nike Camp" Look-Alikes
During his Philippines trip, adidas star Anthony Edwards posed with fans dressed up as Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry — and the brand itself posted the photo on its Story, ironic contrast and all.
After a Day of Silence, KD Sends Off Westbrook's 18 Years With a Long Post
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement, and after staying silent for a day, Kevin Durant finally posted a long message on social media. From morning workout habits to the Thunder years, he put a footnote on a relationship that has swung between falling out and making up.
From Locker Room "Vampire" to One HOF Comment: LeBron and Westbrook's Lakers Rift, Untangled
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement, and LeBron James dropped a congratulatory comment within 30 minutes that shot up to 6,000 likes. Looking back at how the two teamed up on the Lakers in 2021 and split by 2023, this single comment says more about whether the tension between them still lingers than any official statement ever could.
Taiwan Lands Hosting Rights for 2027 WBSC Premier12 and 2028 LA Olympics Baseball Qualifier, Taipei to Host World Teams Two Years Running
The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association has confirmed that Taiwan has secured hosting rights for the 2027 WBSC Premier12 preliminary and super round, as well as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball final qualifier, with both events set to take place in Taipei. A press conference will be held on August 17 to reveal further details.
Hank Heaven's Wild NYC Sublet Saga: Blind Cats, a Jailed Landlord, and the New EP 'Welterweight'
From jazz guitar prodigy to folk storyteller, Hank Heaven weaves a gas leak, a landlord doing time, and two blind cats into the six tracks of the new EP 'Welterweight.'
"It's Already in the Can" — Brian Bell Just Spilled the Beans on Weezer's Movie
At the premiere of Green Day's film "Nimrods," Weezer guitarist Brian Bell got asked about their own movie's progress — and let it slip with a "probably shouldn't say this, but": 2027 is the target release.
Will Byers Is Heading to the London Stage — Playing Two Roles, and It Has Nothing to Do With Stranger Things
Stranger Things just wrapped with its New Year's special, and Noah Schnapp is already jumping into a London stage production called Affluenza, taking on two roles at once. It's also his first project since leaving Hawkins that has zero connection to the original show.
Green Day Made a Punk Road Comedy — And Forgot the DIY Spirit Along the Way
Green Day dives into feature filmmaking with "Nimrods," hitting theaters August 14 and starring "The Black Phone" actor Mason Thames. But critics say the film is more interested in getting its characters close to superstardom than understanding what punk actually means.