With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Charli XCX, the Strokes, Tyla, and more. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.)Charli XCX: Music, Fashion, Film [Atlantic]How do you follow up a cultural…
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The cast and makers of Ramayana made a strong impression at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, offering fresh insights into one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious mythological spectacles. Sharing the stage with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, actor Yash came out firmly in support of co-star Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama, praising the actor’s sincerity and dedication to the role.Yash praises Ranbir Kapoor’s commitment to Lord RamaSpeaking during the panel discussion, Yash addressed the challenges of bringing one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures to life on screen. According to The Telegraph, the actor said, “Nobody in…
If you have found yourself spending an entire Sunday perfecting a wig just to hear someone say, “Is that a wig?” Monday morning, then you’re my type of person. For years, I’ve been trying various wigs. However, the only thing I can say I do not miss is all the preparation that had to be done before putting them on my head. My process was always the same: bleaching the knots, plucking the hairline, dyeing the lace, trimming it to perfection, styling the baby hairs, gluing it all down, hoping that I didn’t go too far. On a good day,…
Things are about to get dark for one star of AMC’s acclaimed hit crime series. Boasting Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin as an executive producer, Dark Winds follows a trio of Navajo Tribal Police officers as they fight crime in the 1970s Four Corners area of the American Southwest. Jessica Matten plays one of the three officers, Bernadette Manuelito, a sergeant who works closely with the show’s lead character, Joe Leaphorn, played by the critically-lauded Zahn McClarnon. Four seasons of the show have made it to air thus far, with Dark Winds season 5 set to premiere in…
LeBron James Still ‘Processing’ My Sixers Move??? I Said It Last Week!!! Published July 24, 2026 10:18 AM PDT Play video content It sure seems like LeBron James was going to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers all along … ’cause the King’s comments from last week are resurfacing on Friday — and it couldn’t have been more obvious. James made a number of podcast appearances during Fanatics Fest in NYC … and during a live episode of “Mind The Game,” his guest co-host Tyrese Haliburton had an interesting way to ask a question about his career. “What are you going…
Ministry are calling it a day. Al Jourgensen has followed through on his long-promised announcement of a final album from the industrial metal outfit—Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery)—saying in a statement that he is “fucking done.” A series of farewell shows will begin in the coming months; check out the initial European run, supported by Die Krupps, below, along with a few previously announced U.S. dates. The band has also shared the Joshua Bradford-directed video for the topical, politically charged new song “Burned Out.”Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery) is due October 30, via Clepoatra. A full…
Varun Tej’s upcoming action-comedy Korean Kanakaraju has achieved a major pre-release milestone by securing a lucrative non-theatrical deal ahead of its theatrical release. Scheduled to hit cinemas on August 7, the Merlapaka Gandhi directorial has generated encouraging buzz, with the strong business deal further raising expectations for the film.Blending Rayalaseema folklore with international action and horror, Korean Kanakaraju follows the story of a village man whose life becomes intertwined with a Korean-owned factory in Penugonda. The film combines rural drama, supernatural elements, and comedy, offering a fresh commercial entertainer. Strong pre-release business boosts confidence The makers have successfully closed impressive…
WNBA All-Star Weekend touched down in Chicago, and the league’s biggest stars brought their fashion A-game to the carpet. From sequined corsets to lace jumpsuits, here are the standout looks from the night. Kelsey Plum showed up for her fifth All-Star weekend in a navy Hermès Spring 2026 halter top and trouser set, proving once again why she’s one of the league’s most consistent style players. A’ja Wilson took over the tunnel in a Rahul Mishra sequined corset maxi dress, complete with a sheer overlay and embellished detailing, styled by Icon Tips. Rickea Jackson arrived on the Orange Carpet in…
Alan Ritchson shares unexpected Blue Mountain State update. Before he was the star of Reacher and a frequent lead in action movies, Ritchson played Kevin “Thad” Castle in Blue Mountain State. It aired for three seasons and focused on the football team of a fictitious university, developing enough of a devoted following that the characters returned in a one-off follow-up film after the series was cancelled. It seemed as though Thad and his companions were preparing to make another return, with reports of a revival being fast-tracked into production. But well over a year after those reports first surfaced, the…
YG on Verzuz COPS ALMOST MADE MADE ME MISS THIS MF’ER Published July 24, 2026 7:31 AM PDT YG’s staying ‘bool, balm and bollected’ after being detained by police … mentioning his run-in with cops during his rap battle with The Game … and brushing it off like it’s NBD. The rapper showed up for a VERZUZ battle Thursday … only hours after he was detained while law enforcement executed a search warrant tied to a murder investigation … and he addressed the issue on stage. YG told The Game … “I almost didn’t make it to this motherf***er” ……