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Toy Story 5 isn’t playing around at the box office. The new Pixar animated movie is the fifth installment in the company’s flagship franchise (and the sixth overall when including the high-concept sci-fi spinoff Lightyear), which kicked off with their first-ever feature in 1995. 2026’s Toy Story 5 reunites many of the franchise’s core characters – including Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), Bo Peep (Annie Potts), Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Rex (Wallace Shawn), and Forky (Tony Hale) – for a brand-new adventure that follows the toys’ security being threatened by a new tablet device, Lilypad (Greta…

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Shohei Ohtani I Missed the Dodgers Game Because My Baby Was Born! Published June 20, 2026 6:52 AM PDT | Updated June 20, 2026 7:22 AM PDT Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a father of 2! The pitching and batting superstar announced early Saturday morning he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, welcomed their second baby together. He shared an Instagram post that showed a baby dressed in blue, cradled in a matching blue blanket … but did not explicitly reveal his little one’s name or gender. He wrote he and Mamiko are “overjoyed” by their child’s birth and…

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Following Blu DeTiger’s opening set last month, Chicago rocker Neal Francis kept the good times rolling as the next artist to perform for the 2026 season off Live at Lagunitas, the annual summer concert series hosted by the iconic beer brand. With support from Parlor Greens, the sold-out show featured plenty of dancing, cold beers, and big ol’ smiles, all in support of the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Parlor Greens opened the night with their virtuosic, organ-forward instrumental jams, setting the old-school tone as the sun began to lower in the Petaluma sky. Francis…

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Filmfare attended an exclusive screening of the first 30 minutes of DC Studios’ upcoming film Supergirl at C.O.R.E. – Culture of Real Experiences, India’s largest pop culture festival, currently underway at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Directed by Craig Gillespie, Supergirl centres on Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, but this is far from the version audiences may be expecting. Raised on a fragment of the destroyed planet Krypton and forced to watch everyone around her die, Kara carries scars that have shaped her into a cynical, impulsive and emotionally guarded woman.  Unlike the traditionally hopeful image associated with Superman,…

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As far as fantasy series go, there are very few beyond The Lord of the Rings’ of this world that can really claim to be as successful and impactful as Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time. Having sold over 90 million copies worldwide across more than 30 different languages at last count, it continues to compete with the all-time modern bestsellers in the genre. It has since spawned a big budget television adaptation on Prime Video (that ran for three seasons), and a bunch of other licensed releases, including a video game, collectible card game, a comic book, and even a…

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Remember the Starbucks s’mores bars everyone was obsessed with? They’re back in homemade form! These easy bars have a buttery graham cracker crust, melty chocolate, and toasted marshmallows for the ultimate no-campfire-required treat. Good Luck Eating Just One Only 5 ingredients needed: No complicated shopping list here! A few pantry staples come together to create a bakery-worthy dessert. No special baking skills required: If you can press a crust into a pan and layer ingredients, you can make these bars. Perfect for sharing: Made in a 9×13 pan, these bars are ideal for parties, potlucks, bake sales, and family gatherings. Ingredients for Starbuck’s…

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Drake Tay Keith Contributed A Lot To Hip Hop … Will Be Deeply Missed Published June 20, 2026 2:18 AM PDT | Updated June 20, 2026 4:47 AM PDT Drake is paying homage to Tay Keith following Tay’s untimely death this week in Tennessee, thanking him for his major contributions to the music world. On Friday, Drake posted a tribute to Instagram, celebrating Tay’s life with a photo of the Grammy-nominated hip hop producer marked by the phrases, “In Loving Memory” and “Rest In Peace.” Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Champagne Papi also wrote that he…

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Goose frontman Rick Mitarotonda is a fan of Geese — what the flock else would he be? “I think they’re great,” he tells Consequence. “That whole thing has been wild to watch. We were aware of them a few years ago — they played on a late night show, and we were like, ‘Who are these kids Geese playing on a late night show, from Brooklyn?’ Didn’t pay too much attention from there. But then all of a sudden, obviously last year, it’s been massive what they’ve got going on.” Get Goose Tickets Here He adds of lead singer Cameron…

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Acclaimed television director and producer James Burrows, the creative force behind some of the most beloved sitcoms in television history, has passed away at the age of 85. His family confirmed the news on June 19, remembering him as one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, his family said, “For more than five decades, Burrows was one of the most influential and beloved directors in television history. As a legendary director, mentor and creative force, he helped shape generations of comedy and brought immeasurable joy to audiences around the world.” Over…

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Heavy is the head that wears the Xbox Game Pass crown. Right now, Xbox is having a go at it, trying to figure out what the brand’s future will be in the coming years. They just announced a ton of new titles for their Summer Game Fest (SGF) 2026 showcase, but some first-party studios are reportedly in trouble. This comes in addition to recontextualizing Xbox Game Pass pricing and offerings, and the looming Project Helix, set to arrive at some point, bringing Microsoft into the next generation. There’s a lot up in the air at the moment, but something is…

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