For a while, The Last of Us was the pinnacle of video game to television adaptations, but Prime Video has a two-season post-apocalyptic thriller that’s beating HBO’s original series at its own game. When The Last of Us arrived in 2023, it was a surprise success to those who had carefully tracked the legacy of video game adaptations on television. Successful video game to television TV shows before The Last of Us were animated shows, but even then, there were only a handful of acclaimed ones. In live-action, Gangs of London, Resident Evil, and Halo were just about the only…
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Ray J Hospitalized After Being Knocked Out in Fight Facing Heart Issues Published May 26, 2026 1:00 PM PDT Ray J checked himself into a Vegas hospital hours after being knocked out by Supa Hot Fire, TMZ has learned. Sources close to Ray J tell TMZ he decided to go to the hospital two hours after the event on Saturday. Play video content The source tells TMZ Ray has been in the hospital for two days as the doctors continue to run tests to figure out what is wrong. We’re told the medical team is investigating whether Ray had a…
Over the weekend, 15 previously unreleased covers appeared on Rivers Cuomo’s YouTube page with little explanation and even less warning. That said, how much background is really needed to check out the Weezer frontman’s take on Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” Nirvana’s “Drain You,” and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” among other genre-spanning classics? You can listen to those below; find the rest of the covers on his channel.Uploaded as a private playlist called “randum cuverz,” the collection also includes renditions of Green Day’s “When I Come Around,” Radiohead’s “Creep,” Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road,”…
Wicked Sunny has opened a new chapter in his musical journey with Long Way From Home, the first single from his debut EP The Local Kid, released under Times Music. Featuring MC Square and Radhika Bhide, the track explores the emotional weight of leaving home, pursuing dreams in an unfamiliar city, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with ambition. Known for his sharp lyricism and distinct voice in Indian hip-hop, the Prayagraj-born, Mumbai-based artist delivers one of his most personal songs yet with this release. The Local Kid is a five-track musical journal that chronicles the journey of a small-town boy trying to…
2026’s Masters of the Universe has passed its first judgment test, as initial reactions to the film are overwhelmingly positive. In 1981, Mattel launched Prince Adam, a.k.a. He-Man, as the strongest man in the universe and protector of his home planet, Eternia, from the villainous Skeletor. He-Man’s story came to life in the popular 1980s cartoon series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. The franchise expanded into live-action movies with a cult-classic adaptation led by Dolph Lundgren in 1987. Following numerous iterations, MGM Amazon Studios is bringing Masters of the Universe back to the big screen with a modern…
Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes Cops Catch Alleged Crooks Tied To Athlete Burglary Ring Published May 26, 2026 10:11 AM PDT Three people accused of being involved in burglarizing the homes of superstar athletes — including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes in 2024 — were arrested over the weekend, authorities announced. Local officials say two alleged culprits were taken into custody in Argentina after breaking into the house of former tennis star Juan Martín del Potro last week … and the development helped them track down a third member of the criminal gang. The trio of alleged burglars will now face…
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff’s favorite new music. The playlist is a grab-bag of tracks: Its only guiding principle is that these are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend.This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Olivia Rodrigo, Aja…
The official trailer for Governor: The Silent Saviour been released, offering a look at a intense and historical financial drama. Presented by Sunshine Pictures, the film is a Vipul Amrutlal Shah production, directed by Chinmay D. Mandlekar, and is set to hit theatres on June 12, 2026. The movie features lyrics by Javed Akhtar, music and background score by Amit Trivedi, and is co-produced by Aashin A. Shah and Ravichand Nallappa. The script is written by Suvendu Bhatacharjee, Saurab Bharat, Ravi Asrani, and Vipul Amrutlal Shah. This film shifts its focus to a massive economic crisis. The plot of the…
The 2026 American Music Awards took place in Las Vegas, delivering a night of bold fashion moments on the blue carpet. From sculptural gowns to sharp tailoring, celebrities pulled out all the stops. Below, find the top 5 most liked looks: 1.Mariah the Scientist in Ann Demeulemeester Mariah the Scientist wore a cream embellished military-style cropped jacket with feather cuff detailing, silver button hardware, and a matching satin maxi skirt with a dramatic train. 2.Queen Latifah in Christian Siriano Fall 2026 Queen Latifah attended with her wife Eboni, son Rebel, and family friend Kaavia James in a Christian Siriano floor-length…
There is a historical epic masterpiece on Hulu that is like if Game of Thrones were set in the world of 2003’s The Last Samurai. There aren’t very many historical or fantasy epics on television, a result of the huge cost that comes with depicting massive armies, breathtaking worlds, and vast ensemble casts. Those kinds of stories tend to be reserved for the big screen, like with the Tom Cruise-led The Last Samurai, a now underrated period action film about an American cavalry captain who gets embroiled in a samurai rebellion in 19th-century Japan, a film far more nuanced and…