Each week, the Consequence team spotlights their favorite new songs for our recurring Songs of the Week column. This week, we’re jamming to new tunes from Wild Pink, Yard Act, @, Ibeyi, and more. @ — “Autosmile” Philly indie folk duo @ have announced their sophomore album — and their first release since signing to 4AD — Autosmile, out on October 16th. With the announcement, they’ve shared the nearly-seven-minute title track; though epic in length, the pair keep things pure and minimal, relying on cyclic repetition and resisting the urge to drown out their harmonized vocals with any unnecessary flourishes. That…
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A string of fabricated claims has been circulating on social media, targeting actor Vijay Deverakonda in connection with his upcoming film Ranabaali. The posts allege that the Arjun Reddy star has been making excessive demands on the production.Viral posts on X and other platforms claim that Vijay has been insisting on 50 to 60 assistants and multiple personal caravans, allegedly making life difficult for the film’s producers. They further claim that the producers, frustrated with his conduct, have lodged a formal complaint against him with the Producers Council. Vijay Deverakonda’s team has categorically denied these allegations, calling them completely false.…
Xbox Game Pass can be a great way to play plenty of free games, but staying on top of all the promotions is a surprising amount of work. On top of the regular additions to the library and occasional day-one releases, the Free Play Days system drops more temporary free games every weekend. While subscribers don’t have long to complete Free Play Days games before they disappear again, it’s often possible to knock them out in a weekend, and they’re accessible to Essential, Premium, and Ultimate members alike. The latest trio is a solid lineup, but it won’t be here…
Great American State Fair NC Gov. Condemns Confederate Flag Booth Display Published June 26, 2026 6:03 PM PDT A Confederate flag that was on display for North Carolina’s booth at the Great American State Fair in D.C.’s National Mall has been condemned by the governor … and will be removed. Here’s the deal … the booth went viral on Friday after a visitor posted a video of monitors showing a flag split between the current and the Confederate flag. Needless to say … some people were super pissed. I stopped by the North Carolina booth at the “Great American State…
Lorde has marked the first anniversary of her Virgin by sharing a collection of demos from the album. All told, there are 49 demos, dating as far back as 2022, plus notes and photographs. In a letter accompanying the release, the pop star opened up about the emotional weight of the record, admitting that sharing it felt “raw and exposing in a new way.” Reflecting on its intense creative process, she shared that “every single day making Virgin was a total gift,” even as she navigated immense personal challenges, including a breakup, an eating disorder, and a PMDD diagnosis. On…
With Gatta Kusthi 2 set to arrive in cinemas in just a few days, actor Vishnuu Vishal has shared a deeply personal health update that has left fans concerned and moved. The actor revealed that he has been living with an autoimmune condition for the past three to four years, addressing questions that surfaced after audiences noticed visible changes in his appearance during the film’s promotional events.Vishnuu Vishal opens up about his health journeyTaking to social media, Vishnuu explained that the medication prescribed as part of his treatment has resulted in physical side effects, including facial bloating and fatigue, which…
Much like previous entries in FromSoftware’s award-winning portfolio, Elden Ring is known for its challenging combat delivered to us by some of the most iconic bosses of all time. Whilst we can all agree to disagree on who the best boss in Elden Ring may be, there is no denying that Malenia, Blade of Miquella, offers one of the most challenging fights, but makes up for it by being one of the coolest boss designs in FromSoftware history. However, what many Elden Ring fans tend to forget, is that Malenia is an optional boss, meaning that she does not need…
Justin Bieber Surprise, Puckers!!! Published June 26, 2026 6:22 PM PDT Justin Bieber shocked sports and music fans alike … when the superstar showed up to announce the No. 1 overall pick at the NHL draft! The Canadian pop star was greeted by a roaring crowd as he approached the stage to announce the newest player drafted for his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. Waiting for your permission to load the Twitter Tweet. JB noted it was a full-circle moment … he’s loved the Leafs since he was a kid. The singer was grinning ear-to-ear when he announced Gavin McKenna would…
Larry David definitely knows a lot of funny people, a fact confirmed by the enormous cast of guest stars who have come together for Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, David’s irreverent celebration of American history executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. The HBO comedy series has already announced 27 actors who will be portraying various historical figures during the show’s seven-episode run, and that’s just a fraction of the surprises in store. The limited series, co-written and directed by David’s longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, consists of sketches that cover key moments from the past of this great…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s latest film Maa Inti Bangaaram is turning out to be a resounding commercial success at the box office. Released in theatres on June 19, the family-friendly action entertainer is wrapping up its first week on a phenomenal note for a female-led movie. Maa Inti Bangaram struck a chord The film collected a gross of Rs 41.43 crore at the Indian box office within its opening week. It also struck gold in the overseas market, grossing $1.4 million in North America. Samantha Ruth Prabhu husband Raj Nidijmoru and the entire unit celebrated the spectacular run by calling it…