Tate McRae Asked If She's MAGA, Gives an Answer That's Not Really an Answer
With a Morgan Wallen collab and rumored romance with NHL star Jack Hughes, Tate McRae's been slapped with a political label. Her response cleverly dodges the yes-or-no question, letting charity donations and tour vibes do the talking instead.
Michael B. Jordan Wore a Spider-Man Tee to His Premiere, But It's the Half-Century-Forgotten Vacheron Constantin on His Wrist That Stole the Show
Michael B. Jordan hit the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere in a Spidey graphic tee, but his watch choice was anything but casual — a Vacheron Constantin "Prestige de la France" so obscure it barely shows up in auction catalogs. Also this week: watch picks from Luke Combs, Nicole Kidman, and more.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Rakes in $927M Over Opening Weekend, Second-Highest Global Debut Ever
Sony and Marvel Studios' latest Spider-Man installment stormed to $927 million in its opening weekend, edging close to the billion-dollar mark. Overseas markets led by China's $121 million pushed it to the second-biggest global opening of all time, trailing only "Avengers: Endgame."
The Killer's Shopping List Season 2 Breakdown: Jin-wan's Fake Death Explained & That Novel Betrayal Twist
Two key characters are already dead just four episodes in, and when Jung-ah screams her uncle Jin-wan's name at the sky, her face isn't just breaking down. Here's everything connecting Season 2 to the original, plus the wildest betrayal from the source novel.
"Rein Me In" Just Broke a 73-Year-Old Chart Record—Here's Why It's a Big Deal
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's collab "Rein Me In" has now spent 19 weeks at No.1 on the UK charts, smashing Frankie Laine's 73-year-old record from 1953. Even Taylor Swift could only knock it off the top spot for a single week.
Massive Attack Barred From Singapore After Raising Palestinian Flag Onstage
Following their July 29 Singapore show, the entire Massive Attack lineup was detained and questioned by police, with passports temporarily confiscated. The band has since released a statement questioning how raising a flag recognized by 157 nations could constitute a legal violation.
'Barbie 2' Stalled on Salary Talks—CEO's Not Rejecting Barbie, He's Rejecting the Price Tag
Contract negotiations between Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig have hit a wall, with CEO David Zaslav reportedly balking at the terms. The studio needs a deal locked in by December 2026, or the rights revert to Mattel.
Vin Diesel Calls Fast Forever the Best Fast & Furious Script Ever, Says He's "Still Crying"
Vin Diesel took to Instagram to tear up over the Fast Forever script, calling it the best in the franchise's history and confirming the film will tie back to the original 2001 movie. Hits theaters March 17, 2028.
Ariana Grande Exits West End Musical, Plans to Step Back From the Spotlight After Tour
After wrapping up the final 13 shows of the Eternal Sunshine Tour, Ariana Grande is stepping away from the London revival of Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George" — choosing to take a temporary step back from public life.
Jean Grey and Dark Phoenix Aren't the Same Person: The Comic-Book Truth 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' Never Told You
The movie turns Jean Grey's dark turn into a split-personality story, but the original comics go way darker: that body isn't Jean at all—it's the Phoenix Force itself, impersonating her.
Fenix Flexin's "Rubberz" Storms the Billboard Charts, But He Can't Even Nail His Own Song Live
West Coast rapper Fenix Flexin landed at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 with an '80s British synth-pop track, but multiple live performances have shown him fumbling the lyrics he supposedly wrote himself — and the AI suspicions keep piling up.
Ryan Murphy Cracks Open the Door to a *Glee* Revival: "Too Many Young People Are Watching It"
A decade after *Glee* wrapped, Ryan Murphy told reporters at his new project's premiere that the musical dramedy has unexpectedly found a young new audience — and admitted he's now seriously entertaining the idea of bringing it back in some form.
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Crash a Skatepark for First-Ever Live Performance of 'Hive Mind'
Announced just a day in advance, the free pop-up show saw Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry perform their collaborative single 'Hive Mind' live together for the first time at a Brooklyn skatepark, echoing the setting of the song's original music video, which was also shot at a skatepark.
'Barbie' Sequel Stuck: Warner Can't Sort Out the Profit Split by Year's End, Rights Could Revert to Mattel
Negotiations between Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig over a "Barbie" sequel have hit a wall, and if no deal is reached by the end of the year, the rights revert back to Mattel. The core issue isn't whether to make the movie—it's how to split the money.
"We Found Love" Plays Twice in Two Episodes of Furious — Coincidence or Clue?
Hulu and Disney+'s new series Furious tapped composer Ariel Marx for its original score, with a needle-drop lineup ranging from Eartha Kitt to Kodak Black — including one track that oddly repeats across two consecutive episodes.
Jam City's New Album 'My World' Is Packed With Collaborators—Yet It's His Most Personal Record Yet
British producer Jack Latham returns with his debut Mad Decent album 'My World,' with the title track bringing in Aidan, Bawo, and Ox Eye on vocals. He calls it the work that feels "closest to himself."
Truck Festival Food Poisoning Outbreak: 27,500 Fans' Sunday Ruined by BBQ Stall Scandal
Truck Festival 2026 was hit by a food poisoning outbreak on Sunday, with the Yorky Roast stall shut down within 90 minutes of reports coming in—but many festivalgoers say they still lost their entire Sunday to illness.
After Three Yankee Stadium Sellouts, JAY-Z Adds Second London and LA Shows for 30th Anniversary Tour
Three sold-out nights at Yankee Stadium apparently weren't enough. JAY-Z is pushing the "JAY-Z 30" tour further, adding an extra date each in London and Los Angeles, plus a Paris stop this fall.
Nonstop vs. Long Dormant: Two Very Different Ways of Coming Back in This Week's New Releases
Ariana Grande squeezed a new album out between tour dates, movie promo, and a musical—while Vini Reilly traded sixteen years of silence for a record called "Renascent." Nine new albums this week show just how differently artists can find their way back to listeners.
Her New Single Is Called "Brand New Chanel$" — But Slayyyter Says She Hates Anything New
Slayyyter dropped a new track to kick off her "Worst Girl in the World" tour, but in a Billboard interview the same week, she admitted she doesn't even like her Roomba — and isn't thrilled about AI flooding into music and art.
When "Not Authentic Enough" Becomes a Motive for Murder: Ariana Grande Lets Blood Do the Talking in the "Petal" Video
A seven-minute black-and-white short opens with a content warning for younger viewers. Ariana Grande plays Pepper, a struggling actress pushed to the edge after a producer tells her she's "not real" — and director Christian Breslauer turns the audition room into a horror set once again.
Forget Words, Guess Lyrics: How Bands Turned Wordle Into Fan Territory
Today's Wordle #1869 answer is SLUSH, but the real story is Rivers Cuomo turning the format into Weezle, a Weezer lyrics-guessing game. Taylor Swift fans have their own spin too, called Taylordle.
Framed Daily Movie Guessing Game Breakdown: August 1 Answer Is Ben Affleck's Self-Directed "Live By Night"
Framed, the daily one-screenshot movie guessing game, points to 2016 crime action film "Live By Night" for its August 1 puzzle — a movie both directed by and starring Ben Affleck. Full gameplay breakdown and hints inside.
90s Rap List Starts at #90: Complex's Deep Cuts Before the Icons Show Up
Complex's re-ranked list of the best '90s rap albums doesn't open with Nas or Jay-Z — it starts with Mos Def, Redman, and Eightball & MJG. Regional records and debut albums make the case for a different way into the golden era.