Crunchyroll Anime Logo with a shadow under it and an orange gradient in the background. The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards delivered one of the biggest moments in recent anime history when My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON officially claimed Anime of the Year. The victory arrived during the awards’ 10th anniversary celebration in Tokyo, where millions of fan votes and judge selections helped determine the winners across dozens of categories. Competition for the top prize was fierce this year. This year’s Anime of the Year nominees included major hits like Dandadan Season 2, Gachiakuta, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, and The…
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WWE’s Ludwig Kaiser I’m Back Mexican-Style In My Mask … Post Arrest Rally With Fans!!! Published May 23, 2026 2:54 AM PDT Fresh off his arrest for battery in Florida … WWE’s Ludwig Kaiser was back in the wrestling world, but in a totally different role in Mexico and the crowd there just loved it! Kaiser (real name: Marcel Barthel) turned into his alter ego — the mask-wearing El Grande Americano — for the cheering crowd Friday night at his very own “Serenade for El Grande Americano” rally in the Kings League Dome in Mexico City. Waiting for your permission…
Amazon has launched its big Memorial Day sale, making it a great time to pick up a pair of the AirPods you have been eyeing. While there are excellent discounts to be found across the entire lineup, the top-tier AirPods Pro 3 for $199 is the clear standout of the weekend. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the $99 AirPods 4 are a steal for music fans looking to see what the fuss is all about. You can also upgrade to the AirPods 4 with Noise Cancellation for $50 more. For a premier over-ear experience, the newly released AirPods…
Veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani publicly lashed out at director David Dhawan and his actor-son Varun Dhawan, over the reuse of the track Chunari Chunari in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde. The veteran producer also took sharp digs at filmmaker David Dhawan and his son Varun, accusing them of failing to take accountability for the heavy financial losses suffered after the disastrous performance of Coolie No. 1. On Friday, Vashu held a press conference to address his ongoing dispute with David Dhawan. During the interaction, the producer claimed that producer Ramesh Taurani…
A new game with 100% positive ratings is now absolutely free to keep forever on Steam. As the most popular PC gaming storefront, and with all sorts of easily accessible publishing tools for developers of all sizes, Steam is absolutely loaded with weird and wild games. If you watch your homepage carefully, you can even score the occasional freebie. Even among Steam indies, though, this one stands out. Marking its developer’s debut on Steam, Monophobia offers up a short but memorable experience with an entirely unique aesthetic. And the best part is, it’s absolutely free to download and play today.…
Austin Reaves Let’s Run It Back, LeBron!!! Published May 23, 2026 12:30 AM PDT Play video content It sure sounds like Austin Reaves wants to be a Los Angeles Laker next season … but not only that — he tells TMZ Sports he’d love to “run it back” with LeBron James, too!! We caught up with the upcoming free agent after the Purple and Gold’s playoff exit … and asked how he’d feel about getting the King to stay in L.A. Of course, Reaves would have to put pen to paper himself before he thinks ahead to the 2026-27 roster…
Rob Base, the Harlem rapper best known for the 1988 classic “It Takes Two” alongside DJ E-Z Rock, has died at 59. According to a statement from his family, Base passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22nd after a private cancer battle. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten. Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives.” Base and E-Z Rock (who…
Indian cinema is set to get a major platform in New Zealand with the launch of the country’s first dedicated Indian film festival later this year. Actors and producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal will attend the official launch of The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ) on June 2, 2026. The duo will also host a special screening of their debut production venture, Girls Will Be Girls, which has earned acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Awards. Set to officially debut in October 2026, TIFFNZ has been founded by Petrina D’Rozario with the aim of…
It has somehow been almost a decade since Red Dead Redemption 2 released to thunderous acclaim from everyone who played it, and as further testament to its quality, thousands of players continue to return with each passing day. That said, most do so for the game’s multiplayer at this point, after exploring everything the single-player has to offer. Happily, Rockstar has been quite diligent about bringing us new experiences and incentives to keep playing in Red Dead Online, and it remains the most current place to get your cowboy kicks. Now, the latest of those events is now live, and…
Influencer Gabbie Gonzalez Rocks Full Camo Ensemble After Leaving Jail in Hitman Scandal Published May 22, 2026 9:13 PM PDT Gabbie Gonzalez was seen for the first time after posting $2 million bail and being released from jail … following allegations she and her father plotted to hire a hitman to kill her baby daddy. TMZ obtained photos of the 24-year-old influencer walking out of the Los Angeles County Jail Friday evening, where she’d been held for days. Gabbie looked like she was headed off to war … rocking a camo off the shoulder top with one side slipping lower,…