It was always a pretty safe bet that Hogwarts Legacy was going to be a success, but even by Harry Potter standards, it did remarkably well. The game is the third most played single-player release on the PlayStation 5 in terms of hours, so it was little surprise when Warner Bros. ordered a sequel into immediate production (which was a big part of why we never got any DLC). That next game in the series is also going to be closely connected to the upcoming television adaptation on HBO, which is a risk, given how much fans seemed to enjoy…
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Charli XCX White Hot Heap of Happy Birthday Hot Shots!!! Published August 2, 2026 1:00 AM PDT It should be illegal to look this good at 34 … but Charli XCX knows we love it when she’s rocking out in barely-there thongs and thick shades. That’s right … It’s Charli’s 34th birthday, and there is a whole lot we “Fancy” about this British beauty. Like this sexy snap of Charli sipping a cocktail in the sun … in a tiny black bikini, of course. Don’t drool too much in the kitchen … although we get it, Charli’s looking too damn…
Lollapalooza 2026 continued Friday, July 31st, with a day two highlighted by Charli xcx’s jaw-dropping headlining set and Smashing Pumpkins welcoming Olivia Rodrigo to the stage a special guest. Other sets from Friday included Slayyyter, Yungblud, I-DLE, Suki Waterhouse, Horsegiirl, Not For Radio, Finn Wolfhard, Freddie Gibbs, and more. Find Last-Minute Lollapalooza Tickets Here Stay tuned all weekend long for more Lolla coverage on Consequence, and make sure to follow us on socials to keep up with all of the festival’s surprises. You can also pick up last minute tickets here to catch acts like Olivia Dean, Jennie, The xx,…
Tamil cinema has something for every kind of moviegoer this August. Whether you’re looking for star-driven commercial entertainers, emotionally charged dramas, action thrillers or intriguing mysteries, the month’s release calendar is stacked with exciting titles. Suriya returns with the much-awaited Vishwanath and Sons, Lokesh Kanagaraj steps in front of the camera for his acting debut in DC, while stars like R Madhavan, Vishal, Ravi Mohan and Nayanthara headline a diverse slate of films. Here’s a look at eight Tamil releases heading to theatres this August.GDN (August 7)Inspired by the life of legendary inventor and industrial pioneer G D Naidu, GDN…
Sony’s PlayStation 2 is one of the best consoles of all time, and it also happens to be an RPG behemoth. As anyone around for the PS2 era knows, it was an excellent console that gave us some of the best RPGs ever. And while games like Final Fantasy 10 and Dragon Quest 8 often get brought up in conversation as the best of the best, there are quite a few excellent RPGs on PS2 that deserve more love today. A number of the best RPGs on PS2 have received remasters or remakes in recent years, although most are admittedly…
Alix Earle I Took A Pic in Ibiza … To Show My Fans My Hot Bod!!! Published August 1, 2026 5:30 PM PDT Alix Earle’s showing off her summer style in Europe … posing in a tight black dress we’re sure her fans couldn’t take their eyes off. The social media star shared a photo of her ensemble Friday … which accentuated her impressive chest and long legs. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. And, if you think the still image is impressive, just check out the vid she took in a luxurious bathroom … it’s a…
Proving that daytime TV success hasn’t yet gone to his head, John Oliver has extended his HBO contract through late 2027. That date means that Last Week Tonight With John Oliver extends to at least its 14th season, which is an impressive feat for the format. However, as Variety pointed out, there’s an important wrinkle to the story: Oliver’s extension is for one year versus the industry “standard” of a three-year pickup. (Oliver last renewed for three years in December 2023.) So, does that basically confirm that the world will get to enjoy even more Agent Z down the line?…
August is shaping up to be an exciting month for movie lovers, with theatres welcoming a diverse mix of big-ticket entertainers, sequels, biopics, and family dramas. From Emraan Hashmi’s return in Awarapan 2 and Yash’s much-awaited Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups to Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha and Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, the month has something for every kind of audience. Here’s a look at the major theatrical releases of August 2026. Release Date: August 7 Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy An action romance centred on Devadas and Chandra, whose lives become intertwined as they find themselves caught in a…
The Princess of Wales was in separates for a trip to Glasgow with her family to watch the Commonwealth Games today. The games are held every four years, and this year’s edition is being held in Glasgow, Scotland. The Telegraph notes, “It is the first time the children have appeared in public in Scotland, although they have traveled to the country privately, including to stay at Balmoral each summer.” The family’s first stop was at the netball semi-final game between Australia and Jamaica. Netball is similar to basketball but with significant differences: there is no dribbling or running with the…
Netflix’s new John Wick-esque thriller dashes up the streaming charts in just days. Keanu Reeves’ John Wick franchise changes cinema by presenting a visceral revenge tale with kinetic action and a no-nonsense assassin. The series spawned three sequels, a Ballerina spinoff, and a one-season prequel series, while Donnie Yen’s Caine spinoff has wrapped filming. While the John Wick series remains active in some capacity, other studios have attempted to replicate that success, including Netflix’s new Thai thriller, The Debt Collector. Recently, Tudum by Netflix reported that The Debt Collector has become a streaming hit after landing at #3 on the…