Steam is constantly giving away free games and products, whether its huge triple-A RPGs that get reduced by 100% in a flash sale or new items to decorate your profile with. However, getting access to all of it is tough, as users have to be fairly vigilant or else risk missing out on a substantial amount of the free goods. It is easy to overlook a completely free indie, fail to download a new avatar before it disappears, or let a whole event pass you by, especially for those with busy schedules. While not all the best free Steam games…
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Jim Carrey on Chuck Russell ‘The Mask’ Director Had Major Impact on Path to Stardom Published July 24, 2026 7:50 PM PDT Jim Carrey is saddened by the sudden death of “The Mask” director Chuck Russell … and he’s explained why their connection was so profound. Jim tells TMZ … “I consider it a privilege to have worked with Chuck Russell, who, during the shooting of ‘The Mask,’ created an ebullient, childlike atmosphere of wonder and camaraderie on his set.” Jim continues … “The entire cast and crew were touched and inspired by his playfulness. Every one of us has…
Detroit indie rocker Stef Chura has returned with her first album in seven years. Dancing Alone on the Concrete is out October 2 on Saddle Creek, and features contributions from R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and Mike Mills on lead single “Danny.” Apples in Stereo’ co-founder and In the Aeroplane Over the Sea producer Robert Schneider handled production across the LP.“I met someone who was traveling through New Orleans,” Chura writes in a statement about the origins of “Danny.” “We had an instant rapport and an easy chemistry, and it reminded me what excitement could feel like. I wrote ‘Danny’ as an…
Actor Vikrant Massey was initially hesitant to do Chhapaak, released in 2020. When the opportunity came his way, self-doubt almost took over. He felt Deepika Padukone was too big a star and noted their similar height. He feared they would not look good together on screen. His apprehensions nearly made him back out of the project. Director Meghna Gulzar stepped in to change his perspective. She assured him that their pairing would work well visually. However, she also placed specific prerequisites for the role. Taking on such a complex character required total commitment. “It’s also a lot of other people…
K-dramas left the “niche” label behind years ago. What was once a genre with a dedicated international fanbase has grown into one of the biggest forces in global streaming, delivering hit after hit across every genre imaginable. From romance classics like Descendants of the Sun to darker stories that tackle crime, revenge, and social issues, Korean dramas have continued to evolve with every passing year. Netflix’s latest breakout hit, Teach You A Lesson, is the newest example, following a former special forces inspector as he takes on violent school bullies and the corrupt system protecting them. Its success is also…
Keri Hilson Open to Another Kanye Collab?! Published July 24, 2026 5:30 PM PDT Play video content Sometimes collabs come around … and Keri Hilson would be down to team up with Kanye West again, despite his controversial choices. The “Pretty Girl Rock” singer stopped by “The TMZ Podcast,” where she tells us she always had a good time making music with Ye. Remember, Ye’s ruffled plenty of feathers by making antisemitic remarks, selling shirts with swastikas, and calling slavery a choice. She says she’s all about separating the art from the artist … but you’ll have to peep the…
Worldpeace DMT have released a new mixtape, Flowers Powers, in tandem with the announcement of their formal follow-up to The Velvet Underground & Rowan. The mixtape includes recent single “Lonesome” and a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi.” Listen to the whole thing below. The album, Stick Around for Tea, is coming in October.The London duo of Leo Fincham and the Femcels’ Rowan Please will embark on a rescheduled mini-tour of North America in October, with two nights apiece in New York (Baby’s All Right) and Los Angeles (Scribble one night, Oblivion the next), before a closer at Schubas…
Nandamuri Balakrishna has successfully undergone knee surgery after sustaining an injury while filming his upcoming movie, NBK111. The actor-politician was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad, where medical examinations revealed a tear in his left quadriceps tendon along with injuries to the supporting tissues around his knee.According to the hospital, the injury involved the tendon that connects the thigh muscles to the kneecap, as well as tears in the tissues on either side of the knee. After a comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team, Balakrishna underwent a complex surgical procedure to repair the damaged structures and restore stability to…
Mike Flanagan just revealed how he will make his TV adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie different from the versions that came before—and it involves leaning into what he established on The Haunting of Hill House. After King released Carrie, his publishing debut, in 1974, it was adapted for the big screen just two years later. There have been multiple remakes in the years since, including a film with Chloë Grace Moretz and a Broadway musical, as well as a sequel called The Rage: Carrie 2. Carrie smiling at the prom Now Flanagan is putting his stamp on the classic horror…
Former Rikers Island Warden Diddy Brawl Could Extend Prison Bid Published July 24, 2026 2:25 PM PDT Play video content Diddy’s recent prison fight could end up undoing some of the good behavior credit he’s already racked up … so says the former warden of Rikers Island. Howard Robertson — a former New York City Department of Correction employee who rose to the top job at one of New York’s most notorious federal pens — joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday … and he told Charles everything Diddy does behind bars is being scrutinized, including the brawl. Robertson says a…