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The Billboard 200 No. 1 sequel turns streaming and a modern rollout into a 20+ year comeback signal.

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The Billboard 200 No. 1 sequel turns streaming and a modern rollout into a 20+ year comeback signal.

The 82-year-old Star Wars director calls AI “the future” and says “there’s nothing you can do about it.”

A statewide ban starts July 6 after four districts cite “objective sensitive material,” removing books teens previously had.

The band plays eight songs in under 19 minutes, including “You Suffer.” Here is what it means.

Playbill says the West End performance will be recorded, with original Broadway cast joining, and a director already locked.

Luminate’s midyear report shows streaming growth slowing for R&B/hip-hop, while dance rises and physical reels back in.

DIY UK music zines are surging again, turning fan obsession into tangible community and resisting scrolling fatigue.

Nintendo’s quiet moment ends. Here’s what kicks off the 40th, when it starts, and why executives should care.

Buscemi’s addition to Noah Hawley’s anthology Far Cry raises expectations, especially alongside Far Cry 6’s Antón Castillo casting.

Ten filmmakers debut AI-native shorts in London, showing how quickly creative pipelines are moving into AI-native tools.

The 83rd Venice Film Festival's XR slate signals where Hollywood talent is betting augmented and virtual reality next.

A surprise reupload turns Season 1 into a glitchy, grainy 1980s “rented it” experience. Here’s what changes and why it matters.