Taylor Swift Still Has The Chance To Massively Improve Upon Her "Worst" Album

Even though music megastarTaylor Swifthas been keeping a relatively low profile since the conclusion of The Eras Tour last year, that doesn’t meandiscussion of her creative work has quieted. For instance, fans are still ponderingsome of the biggest unsolved mysteries left overnow that The Eras Tour has wrapped. Additionally, with speculation spinningabout the arrival of Swift’s next new studio album, talk has continued aboutSwift collaborations we all want to seeappear on her next release....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Joanna Martinez

The 10 Best Home Console Launch Titles (According To Metacritic)

With the 9th generation of consoles fast approaching, many gamers are excited to see what the new machines are capable of. One of the biggest selling points is 4K gaming – and while this might be seen as old hat by some PC gamers – the increased resolution is one of the many things that console gamers are looking forward to experiencing. RELATED:10 Console Wars Memes That Will Never Get Old The capabilities of the new systems seem fairly similar, so it’s likely thatthe next battle in the console warwill be decided by the games they offer rather than the machines themselves....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Elizabeth Kim

The Pixel 8a is Here as Google's New Cheaper Phone

Google’s Pixel phones still don’t sell all that well, but they are popular with people looking for a solid Android smartphone without the sometimes-overwhelming software features on Samsung Galaxy devices. The Pixel 8 arrived last year, and now Google has revealed the Pixel 8a as a budget-friendly alternative. Google has just announced the release of the Pixel 8a, succedinglast year’s Pixel 7aas Google’s budget smartphone. Typically, A-series Pixel smartphones are released during Google’s I/O event every year, but I/O 2024 is set to take place next week....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Philip Rios

The Strong and Dynamic Female Characters in Jujutsu Kaisen

Summary In modern shonen anime and manga,Jujutsu Kaisenstrengthens female character arcs. The series is known for its visceral battles, intricate world-building, and complex characters and has garnered many fans over the years. While the series is celebrated for its male protagonists, it also shines brightly in portraying dynamic female characters. These female characters empower viewers of all genders, emphasizing that strength, determination, and individuality know no gender boundaries. AsJujutsu Kaisencontinues to captivate audiences worldwide, it paves the way for a more inclusive and empowering representation of women in Shonen anime....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Arthur Montgomery

Why It's Always Sunny Season 17 Only Has 8 Episodes – Are There More Coming?

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17 only has eight episodes, and there are multiple reasons why.It’s Always Sunnyseason 17’sepisodes have seen varying reviews case-by-case, but the show evidently maintains the core of its humor, proven by titles like “The Gang Gets Ready for Primetime.” It’s Always Sunnyseason 17’s endingcomes with a rather emotional note, honoring the late Lynne Marie Stewart, who played Bonnie Kelly in almost every season of the show....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Mark Wheeler

WinRAR Has a Severe Security Flaw: Update Your PC Now

A severe WinRAR vulnerability discovered byZero Day Initiativecould allow hackers to execute arbitrary code on your PC. Users should install the latest WinRAR update (version 6.23) to patch this vulnerability. Note that WinRAR does not offer automatic updates, so this release must beinstalled manually. The vulnerability, which is identified as CVE-2023-40477, allows hackers to execute arbitrary code when a target opens a malicious RAR archive. According to Zero Day Initiative’s public warning, “this issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory access past the end of an allocated buffer....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Danny Byrd

Woody Harrelson & Matthew McConaughey's Apple TV+ Show Hit With Major Setback

Matthew McConaugheyand Woody Harrelson’s Apple TV+ showBrothershas been hit with a major setback. Partly inspired by their real-life friendship, the comedy series features Harrelson and McConaughey playing fictional versions of themselves as their families begin living together at McConaughey’s Texas ranch. Along with starring together inTrue Detectiveseason 1, they have also worked together on the 1999 movieEDtvand the 2008 movieSurfer, Dude. ForBrothers, Harrelson and McConaughey are joined by series regulars Oona Yaffe, Highdee Kuan, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, and Noah Carganilla....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · David Wright

XCOM Chimera Squad: Best Weapons to Use in the Game

XCOM: Chimera Squadis the squad-based spin-off from Firaxis and 2K Games' tactical series. Just like previousXCOMgames,Chimera Squadgives players control over a small squad in turn-based combat against human and alien threats. Unlike previous titles, however, randomly-generated squad-members have been replaced by a colorful team with their own backstories and combat styles. Whether a bog-standard human or an eight-foot snake lady with an even longer tongue, allChimera Squad agentsrely on the same weaponry to protect themselves....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Michelle Lewis

"I Believe In Cinema": Sinners Director Ryan Coogler Responds To $63M Box Office Win After Many Stars Defend Its Weekend Performance

Sinnersdirector Ryan Coogler reacts to the new movie’s opening box office win with an emotional letter. Released on April 18, Coogler’s supernatural horror movie, starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, grossed over $48 million at the domestic box office and $63 million globally. ThoughSinnersgarnered high praise from criticsand a glowing opening box office performance, some headlines presented the numbers as a long way from meeting its $90 million production budget, which received pushback from stars and filmmakers....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · James Cox

"Is This Real?": Squid Game Cast Reacts To Season 3’s Major Hollywood Cameo For The First Time

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Squid Game season 3. The shocking cameo at the end ofSquid Gameseason 3 gets first-look responses from several keySquid Gamecast members, including Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae.Squid Gameseason 3 endedwith a series of shocking twists, including the sacrificial death ofGi-hun, better known as Player 456, and the somewhat random surprise guest appearance ofCate Blanchett’s Squid Game recruitercharacter. After In-ho, the Front Man, leaves Gi-hun’s daughter his original Squid Game fortune in Los Angeles, he spots Blanchett’s recruiter playing ddakji with someone in an alleyway....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Michelle Jenkins

"It's Almost Like A Break-Up": Chicago PD Showrunner Unpacks Voight & Chapman's Last Scene In The Season 12 Finale

Chicago P.D.showrunner Gwen Sigan has reflected on the season 12 finale and the emotionally-charged final scene between Voight and Assistant State Attorney Nina Chapman.Chicago P.D.season 12ended in dramatic fashion, with the death of corrupt Deputy Chief Reid, who was shot and killed by Otero’s son. This led to an emotional meeting in which Chapman discovers Voight sanctioned Reid’s death. She tells him “It’s not who you are. I know you. You told me you believed there could be more,” to which Voight replies, “I don’t get more,” putting an end to the chances of a possible romance....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Taylor Bell

10 Big-Name Franchises That Keep Botching Their Sequels

Moviesequels are tough to execute, and though there are a handful of franchises that are perfect, there are also many others that failed to deliver on quality follow-ups. As long as Hollywood has existed, so too has the idea of the film sequel. When a movie does well at the box office, producers are usually clamoring to cash in. Therein usually lies the problem with sequels, and many follow-ups are more about making money than they are about telling compelling stories....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1410 words · Tammy Perez

10 Jackie Chan Kung Fu Movies Nobody Ever Talks About

Jackie Chanis the undisputed king of martial arts movies, but not all of his films are justly appreciated in their time. As a performer, Chan has his movies down to a science, diligently following his patentedsix rules that make a Jackie Chan film. While he’s been at the helm of many hits, the staggering size of his filmography means some movies are bound to be overlooked. Perhaps it’s because he follows this movie format so religiously that it’s easy to lose some entries in the shuffle, being decent enough movies on their own but representing a paint-by-numbers effort that doesn’t stand out compared toJackie Chan’s best films....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1280 words · Brandon Camacho