The Library of Congress has announced this year’s batch of “defining sounds of history” to be preserved in its National Recording Registry. Among the inductees are songs and albums by Beyoncé (“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”), Taylor Swift (1989), Weezer (Blue Album), Chaka Khan (her version of Prince’s “I Feel For You”), the Go-Go’s (Beauty and the Beat), Jamie Principle and Frankie Knuckles (“Your Love” remix), and Gladys Knight and the Pips (“Midnight Train to Georgia”). Check out the full list below.Robert R. Newlen, the acting Librarian of Congress, unveiled the selection of “audio treasures worthy of preservation…
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From iconic dance performances and unforgettable films to her resilience and timeless screen presence, Madhuri Dixit has remained one of Indian cinema’s most loved stars for decades. On her birthday, Filmfare’s Editor-In-Chief Jitesh Pillaai looks back at his memories of watching her perform, rehearse and shine through the years, while reflecting on the craft, grace and emotional depth that make her truly special. In Jitesh Pillaai’s words: Every birthday deserves a replug of my favourite Madhuri Dixit nugget: “Hey, I’m rehearsing at Sathyam hall in Juhu, you want to come?” And I would go flying, never mind the traffic jams…
A new game on Steam marries Stardew Valley-style farming with Resident Evil-inspired horror, and you can pick it up on sale between now and late May. It seems like there’s been no end to farming simulators since Stardew Valley became popular: every week, a new one pops up with an intriguing twist. And although the intersection of farming sims and horror isn’t even anything new, this week saw the release of yet another game that blends the two genres, and yet still manages to look unique. Besmirch was released on Steam on May 11, 2026. Early reviews on Steam are…
Maitland Ward Bonnie Blue Is a Black-Eye to Porn Biz!!! Published May 15, 2026 6:00 PM PDT Play video content Maitland Ward is well aware of fellow adult film star Bonnie Blue … and she’s got nothing nice to say about the English-born actress — or her shocking take-on-all-comers (see what we did there?) videos. Maitland dropped by the TMZ studio on Friday … and one of the topics she touched on was Tia Billinger, AKA Bonnie Blue — who has made headlines for the amount of men she bedded in basically what amounts to f— conga lines. BB at…
Drake is back with his first solo album since 2023’s For All the Dogs… and his second, and his third. After months of teasing a new LP, Iceman, he revealed on a live stream that he had two more albums dropping last night, Habibti and Maid of Honour. All three arrived on schedule. He has also been hard at work shooting a string of music videos: During the show, he premiered several shorts that are largely set in his Toronto hometown, which trickled onto his YouTube page overnight. There are no less than seven new Drake videos below, and stay…
Karuppu attempts to combine several distinct impulses within the framework of a mainstream entertainer. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film draws on the imagery of Karuppasamy, the Tamil guardian deity associated with justice, and uses that cultural foundation to tell a story about institutional failure and moral reckoning. It is an ambitious and often compelling film that remains involving largely because of the conviction with which it approaches its material.Suriya plays Saravanan, a lawyer whose battle against a powerful nexus gradually takes on mythic dimensions. What begins as a legal struggle rooted in social injustice expands into a larger confrontation…
FromSoftware seemingly doesn’t really make bad games in any capacity, but few have managed to capture the public imagination in quite the same way that Bloodborne did when it dropped in 2015. The PlayStation 4 was a great console, and if you ask players for the first game that comes to mind when they think of it, for many it will be their adventures in Yharnam. As such, it still feels really bizarre that the game hasn’t been brought back for more players in some form. Whether that’s with a remaster for recent consoles, or even an official PC port…
Britney Spears On My Way to ‘DWP2’ … and Gonna Crush a Slurpee!!!! Published May 15, 2026 6:23 PM PDT Play video content Britney Spears has a wild Friday night lined up … complete with buttered popcorn, Slurpees and a movie theater screening of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The pop icon just shared a wild video, which sure seemed to be in her car, apparently on the way to the theater … and she says she’s going to chow down on popcorn with loads of butter and wash it all down with an iced beverage. Worth noting … it…
Nick Valensi, one of the original guitarists in the Strokes, is dropping out for an unspecified portion of the band’s upcoming performances. “Nick will be taking a temporary break from the scheduled tour, but we look forward to his return,” reads a message posted to the Strokes’ Instagram story and viewed by Pitchfork. Valensi will be replaced by Longwave frontman Steve Schiltz, “who many of you will remember from our early NY days.” Pitchfork has reached out to the Strokes’ representatives for further comment.Valensi had already been absent for some of this year’s Strokes shows, though he returned for their…
After being part of around 22 films, actor Ram Pothineni is all set to turn director. The actor, who has consistently showcased his versatility on screen over the last two decades, is ready to take a giant leap in his career. With his 23rd film, tentatively titled RAPO23, Ram steps into the director’s chair, marking his filmmaking debut. Psychological action thriller On the occasion of Ram Pothineni’s birthday on Friday, the actor officially announced his next film, which is touted to be a stylish psychological action thriller. With this move, Ram joins an interesting league of actors like Sr NTR,…