Mass Effect fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months, despite recent reports suggesting the franchise may be in trouble under EA ownership. Those concerns remain largely speculative, however, as BioWare has repeatedly confirmed that Mass Effect 5 is still in development, with the studio now focused exclusively on its beloved sci-fi franchise. With Gamescom 2026 just around the corner, fans are naturally hoping the long-awaited sequel could make a surprise appearance, although neither BioWare nor EA has confirmed that it will be part of the event. Even if Gamescom comes and goes without Shepard’s galaxy…
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Enes Kanter Attending Fever-Sky Game In Chicago … Amid WNBA Controversy Published August 22, 2026 5:30 PM PDT Enes Kanter Freedom wants to play in the WNBA next season … but for this weekend, he’ll be a spectator, ’cause the former NBA big man intends to attend the Fever vs. Sky game in Chicago, TMZ Sports has learned. The 6-foot-10 center is planning to make the trip to Wintrust Arena in Chi-Town for Sunday’s nationally televised matchup … starring Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Our sources tell us Kanter is taking “major security measures” to ensure his safety at the…
A multi-vehicle accident involving Buckcherry’s tour bus resulted in one fatality, though members of the band and its touring crew are said to be “safe and unharmed.” The crash occurred early Friday morning on I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. According to authorities (via WYFF), a pedestrian involved in an earlier collision was struck after exiting their vehicle, resulting in a chain-reaction involving multiple vehicles “At approximately 2:00 AM Friday morning, Buckcherry’s tour bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina,” the band said in a statement. “Tragically, authorities have confirmed that the collision…
The buzz surrounding Kareena Kapoor Khan’s third pregnancy refuses to die down. The actress and Saif Ali Khan recently returned from a holiday where the entire family celebrated Saif’s 56th birthday. After she returned to Mumbai, a video of Kareena Kapoor leaving a gym in Mumbai sparked internet rumours that she is pregnant with her third child. Fans quickly started the guessing game after a viral video showed a supposed baby bump in her athleisure. Reports gained momentum after her team trying to shield her from cameras with an umbrella. But the actress herself dismissed the reports with a funny…
Whilst the Resident Evil franchise is home to some of gaming’s most iconic characters, with Leon Kennedy perhaps leading the charge, there is no denying that the Capcom saga also features some badass women. From Claire Redfield to Ashley Graham, Lady Dimitrescu to Ada Wong, if a job needs doing, these women are here to do it. However, one character who began it all is none other than Jill Valentine, who has now become the face of the survival horror franchise. Starring in the original Resident Evil game back in 1996 as one of two playable characters, Jill Valentine has…
Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Glad Granddaughter Will Likely Get Estate … She’s ‘Exceptional’ Published August 22, 2026 2:11 PM PDT Hayden Panettiere’s mom says she’s glad her late daughter’s estate will likely go to Kaya — Hayden’s 11-year-old daughter … adding she’s truly “exceptional.” Lesley Vogel sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Daily Mail, published Saturday … in which she touched on what may happen to the assets Hayden left behind. While Lesley doesn’t seem to know any specific details regarding Hayden’s estate, she says — because it seems Hayden didn’t have a will — California law dictates the…
Kacey Musgraves is turning “Dry Spell” into a hands-on experience. This week, Musgraves teamed with women’s wellness brand Medicine Mama to launch Drought Drops, a limited-edition personal lubricant inspired by her Middle of Nowhere single. The organic aloe-and water-based formula doubles as a vaginal moisturizer and, according to the company, is designed to “make a dry spell a whole lot more fun.” Musgraves put it even more simply, saying the product “keeps the dry spells away and the good times coming.” The first batch has already sold out, with the next shipment expected September 1st. Get Kacey Musgraves Tickets Here…
When I first spoke to Honey Trehan on the Friday evening that Punjab 95 quietly premiered on ZEE5 as Satluj, he made an unsettling prediction. Based on past experience, he felt the film wouldn’t stay on the platform for long. Two days later, it was taken down. Its removal marked another chapter in a journey that had already spanned over three years. The film is based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra (played by Diljit Dosanjh), who exposed thousands of alleged illegal cremations by the Punjab Police during the militancy years. Khalra’s work led to his abduction and murder in 1995.…
Although mystery has changed dramatically as a genre through the years, Agatha Christie has defined many of the most enduring conventions, even with novels that bring in contemporary elements, like one Goodreads four-star rated read with a Succession-like hook. Even the most contemporary mysteries and thrillers take inspiration from Christie, whether they realize it or not. Despite the foundations of the genre being established nearly 100 years ago, the best modern mysteries understand that a compelling story is never simply about discovering who’s at fault. Christie and her fellow trailblazers used mysteries to explore deeper themes in their work. Whether…
Buffalo Bills Star Ed Oliver 2-Year-Old Son Drowns At Home Published August 22, 2026 10:31 AM PDT Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver is mourning an unimaginable loss after his 2-year-old son, Ed, drowned in the swimming pool at the NFL player’s Texas home … TMZ Sports has learned. According to local officials, deputies responded to an in-progress life-in-danger call at Oliver’s home on the evening of June 28. When first responders arrived, they were told the child’s parents had found him unresponsive in the pool. The toddler, who was just shy of his second birthday, was rushed by ambulance to…