The psychological horror film Obsession, which recently captured audience attention, has sparked discussions about a potential sequel. Directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker, the film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette and was released in the USA on May 15, 2026, followed by an Indian release on May 29, 2026. While fans are curious about the possibility of Obsession 2, the director has shared his current perspective on continuing the story. In a recent interaction with The Hollywood Reporter, Barker indicated that while he has conceptualized a follow-up project, he is not planning to rush into production. About the timing…
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As anime and manga continue their rapid surge in global popularity, some of the classic titles, many of which won fans over decades ago when it wasn’t quite as fashionable to be a fan, are slowly being forgotten. At the same time, some classics have not only survived the influx of new fans in recent years, but have thrived among budding anime and manga fans around the world. Berserk is one of those classic titles. Since its debut in 1989, few manga franchises have matched Berserk’s success, with Guts now being a highly recognizable protagonist despite the series’ mature and…
‘Love Island USA’ Pays Tribute to Exec Producer Following Death Published June 16, 2026 6:34 PM PDT “Love Island USA” paid tribute to one of its own Tuesday night … honoring executive producer James Barker following his death in Fiji last week. Play video content At the end of Tuesday’s episode, “Love Island USA” aired a photo tribute to Barker, featuring pictures of the longtime producer with his partner, Adam Roth, as well as solo shots from throughout his life. RÜFÜS DU SOL’s “Next to Me” played over the montage, which ended with the message … “James Barker, We Love…
Kelela has released another song off her upcoming album New Avatar. Called “Outta Time,” it features guitar and vocals from A.K. Paul, brother and frequent collaborator of the enigmatic musician Jai Paul. In the track’s accompanying video, Kelela and Paul sing to each other in a studio, confronting the end of a strained relationship as night falls. Watch the clip below.The New York-based singer-songwriter first wrote the track while she was creating her 2017 album, Take Me Apart. “I sat with that song for so long, and it’s literally untouched,” said in a statement. “I waited because I needed to…
Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga is currently running in theatres. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari and Diljit Dosanjh in key roles, among others. While the film received mixed-to-positive responses from critics and cinephiles, it witnessed a slow start at the box office and has struggled to gain momentum since its release. As per Sacnilk, Main Vaapas Aaunga has collected a total gross of Rs 7.98 crore, while its India net collection stands at Rs 6.65 crore so far. The film opened with a modest collection on Day 1, earning Rs 1.15 crore net across 2,302 shows. However,…
Although John Cena has released plenty of movies recently, none of them can compare to his two-part sci-fi show for HBOMax. HBOMax can’t be faulted for ambition. From the upcoming Harry Potter reboot, which is set to be one of the most expensive shows ever made, to House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones spinoff that broke budget records with its first outing, the streaming service isn’t averse to making big gambles. Of course, the eagerly awaited House of the Dragon season 3 proves that these gambles often pay off, but this isn’t the entire picture. HBOMax is also…
Bunnie XO Reposts Cryptic TikToks Amid Jelly Roll Divorce ‘Narcissistic’ & ‘Lowkey Evil’ Published June 16, 2026 4:20 PM PDT Bunnie XO has fans reading between the lines after she reposted a series of cryptic TikToks that appeared to touch on toxic relationships … amid her split from Jelly Roll. The podcast host and social media personality raised eyebrows when followers noticed the reposts … realizing that they didn’t quite match the loving marriage Bunnie and Jelly seemingly were in. Several of the videos included messages about recognizing manipulation, setting boundaries, and walking away from unhealthy situations. Waiting for your…
Ella Williams’ is back with her latest Squirrel Flower record. Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going includes contributions from Horse Jumper of Love’s Dimitri Giannopoulos, the War on Drugs’ Dave Hartley, Free Range’s Sofia Jensen, Twin Peaks’ Clay Frankel, and more. It arrives August 21 on Polyvinyl. Check out the video for lead track “Reelin” below, along with a full slate of fall tour stops (including supporting dates with the Beths, Spoon, and Ethel Cain).“The lyrics started as an art piece I made on an overdue Kansas Turnpike toll bill,” Williams said in a statement about the…
Tom Holland has provided what many fans believe is the long-awaited confirmation that he and Zendaya have gotten married. In a recent interview with Esquire, he addressed the subject in a discreet manner. The conversation turned to the topic of viral AI-generated images that had recently circulated online. These fake photographs showed the couple getting married in Lake Como, Italy, with their friends and family reportedly in attendance. Tom shared that the images were convincing enough to cause actual confusion within his family. He mentioned that his grandmother expressed genuine worry, thinking she had been left off the guest…
There’s no debate that few TV dramas have had as big an impact as HBO’s The Wire, and its unofficial prequel was a stepping stone to ensuring that the series came to light. The Wire, which was created by author and journalist David Simon, explored the public systems of Baltimore with an industry-shifting framework that changed the way crime TV was shaped. Simon’s work on The Wire, which ran from 2002 through 2008, was directly informed by the experiences of his writing partner, Ed Burns, a former homicide detective. Prior to the HBO hit, Simon’s work was already making waves.…