Hazbin Hotel fan art and Alastor plush pre-order circulate

Fans post new Alastor fanart and a human-Alastor plush pre-order that needs 100 pledges to proceed.

GPose screenshots trend in Final Fantasy XIV community

FFXIV players are sharing staged GPose character shots and creative tags across the community.

Forza Horizon 6 debuts to rave reviews, early access live

Playground Games' Japan-set open-world racer opens to very strong reviews; early-access players are already online.

Cirie Fields voted out on Survivor 50, will serve on the jury

Veteran player Cirie was eliminated this episode and will be a member of the season's jury.

VGen art commissions surge, creators post YCHs and VRoid work

Artists share finished VGen commissions, chibi YCHs and custom VRoid outfit commissions under #VGen and #VGenComm.

George Lucas celebrates 82nd birthday

Filmmaker George Lucas turns 82; Lucas Museum of Narrative Art expected to open later this year.

Tomodachi Life players stream custom islands and Miis

Streamer schedules a Tomodachi Life 'Living the Dream' session and names the first three viewer Mii slots.

Takeshita vs Darby Allin delivers brutal main event on AEW Dynamite

Konosuke Takeshita and Darby Allin traded huge spots, including a top‑rope German suplex and stiff counters, in Dynamite's main event.

Stephen Colbert says Late Show staff must vacate immediately after final

Colbert told staff they have to be out of the Late Show building right after the final episode on May 21.

Emails show FBI director took 'VIP snorkel' at USS Arizona memorial

Government emails say FBI Director Kash Patel joined a coordinated 'VIP snorkel' around the USS Arizona memorial, despite restrictions.

Federal judge blocks US sanctions on Francesca Albanese

A U.S. judge temporarily halted sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, citing free‑speech concerns.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he closed $12B deficit without austerity

Mamdani says he balanced a $12 billion shortfall without cutting core services; he also remains not planning to attend the Israel Day parade.

2026 Eisner Award nominees announced, DC and Deniz Camp lead

Comic-Con released the 2026 Will Eisner Award nominees, with DC Comics and Deniz Camp topping the list.

Madonna, Shakira and BTS set to headline 2026 World Cup final halftime show

FIFA announced Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final.

Subnautica 2 arrives in early access today

Early access launches May 14; streamers and players begin exploring the new alien ocean and its systems.

Daulton Varsho hits walk-off grand slam, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3

Varsho launched a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 10th off Aaron Brooks to give Toronto a 5-3 win and end the skid.

US Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns amid prostitution claims

Mike Banks, who led Trump’s border crackdown, resigned after reports he paid for sex abroad.

Auditions begin to find the next James Bond

Amazon MGM has started auditions for the next 007, with veteran casting director Nina Gold leading the search.

New Eric Morecambe mural unveiled for comedian's 100th birthday

A mural in Morecambe, Lancashire is being unveiled as events mark what would have been Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday.

Matt Reeves confirms cast for The Batman: Part II

Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan and Charles Dance are officially joining The Batman sequel.

U.S. to drop fraud charges against Gautam Adani

VP J.D. Vance announces $1.3B Medicaid deferral over suspected fraud

Vice President J.D. Vance says $1.3 billion in Medicaid funding to California will be deferred amid suspected fraud investigations.

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup final halftime show

FIFA and Global Citizen announced Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the World Cup final halftime on July 19.

Angus Taylor's Budget reply pledges deep immigration cuts

Opposition leader Angus Taylor vows to slash immigration and restrict migrants' access to some welfare in his budget reply.

Australia royal commission bars Palestine advocacy group from testifying

The Royal Commission into Antisemitism refused leave for the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network to appear.

Trump Mobile scrambles after MAGA revolt over phone claims

Trump Mobile faces backlash after switching 'Made in America' slogan; fact-checkers say devices appear Chinese-made.

Doctor Who (2005, 2022) moves exclusively to AMC+ in US

AMC+ will become the exclusive U.S. streaming home for the 13 modern seasons (2005, 2022) beginning June 11.

Colorado Avalanche eliminate Minnesota Wild in OT, win series 4-1

Brett Kulak scored in overtime as Colorado beat Minnesota 4-3 to clinch the series 4, 1 and advance to the Western Conference Final.

Scientists warn of dangerous heat risks at 2026 World Cup venues

Researchers say matches, especially in Miami, could reach unsafe temperatures for players and fans.

The Punisher: One Last Kill 'CGI' shot was filmed practically, producers say

Critics call Jon Bernthal’s Punisher brutal and blood‑soaked, praising the reset but noting little new.

Super Mario Galaxy movie digital release dated May 19

The film hits digital platforms May 19; 4K and Blu-ray arrive June 16 with over an hour of bonus features.

U.S. retail sales rise 0.5% in April

Census report: retail sales up 0.5% month-on-month in April; core retail control group and ex-auto figures also grew.

Super Mario Galaxy movie on PVOD May 19, 4K/Blu-ray June 16

Universal to release The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on PVOD May 19; 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray arrive June 16 with bonus features.

Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea at end of season

Chelsea confirm Sam Kerr will depart this summer after six-and-a-half years, 115 goals and five WSL titles.

Shohei Ohtani fires seven scoreless innings, Dodgers beat Giants 4-0

Ohtani struck out eight over seven shutout innings, lowering his ERA to 0.82 as the Dodgers snapped a four-game skid.

Streamer 'Chud the Builder' charged with attempted murder

Dalton Eatherly, known for racially derogatory livestreams, was arrested and charged after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse.

NFL to release full 2026 schedule tonight; Week 18 leak surfaces

NFL set to publish the 2026 schedule May 14; leaks circulating that identify Detroit's Week 18 opponent.

Mets walk off on Carson Benge's 10th‑inning single

Rookie Carson Benge drove in the winning run in the 10th for a Mets walk-off; Juan Soto's X-rays were negative and he'll get a day off.

Mark Carney says Alberta 'best place' is in Canada, flags infrastructure sales

PM Mark Carney says Alberta should stay in Canada and signals openness to selling airports and other infrastructure.

Rep. Virginia Foxx criticised for letter to 10-year-old about EVs

North Carolina Rep. Foxx's response to a fourth grader's pro-EV letter drew sharp public and political condemnation.

NHS waiting lists fall by half a million, hit 18-week target

NHS says March list fell ~515,000 to 7.11m and the 18-week target has been met

Israel to sue New York Times over column alleging abuse of Palestinian prisoners

Israeli officials say they will sue over Nicholas Kristof’s column alleging sexual torture and rape of detainees.

TCM Party screens Ed Wood tonight, fans tune in

Turner Classic Movies' watchalong spotlights Ed Wood tonight, prompting threads of commentary and nostalgia.

St. Louis CITY SC upset LAFC 2-1, first-ever win against LAFC

St. Louis CITY beat LAFC 2-1 with goals from Tomas Totland and Rafael Santos for the club’s first victory over LAFC.

Cavaliers beat Pistons 117-113 in OT, take 3-2 series lead

Cleveland won Game 5 in overtime behind James Harden's 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists, moving ahead 3-2 in the series.

Justice Dept accuses Yale Medical School of discriminating

Brussels tells UK to drop 'red lines' for EU reset

POLITICO reports EU officials say the UK must abandon self-imposed 'red lines' if it wants a meaningful reset with Brussels.

Gillibrand rebukes HUD Secretary Scott Turner at Senate hearing

Jack Schlossberg’s chaotic NY-12 campaign

Raley and Garver homer as Seattle Mariners beat Astros 8-3

Luke Raley hit a three-run homer and Mitch Garver added a two-run shot to power the Mariners to an 8-3 win.

Colbert monologue 'Billionaire Boys Trip' skewers Trump's billionaire allies

Clip of Colbert's 'Billionaire Boys Trip' monologue critiquing Trump and his billionaire backers is circulating online.

No Kings rally draws large crowds; virtual 'Pledge to Participate' event tonight

Drone footage shows thousands at a No Kings protest, while organizers host a 'Pledge to Participate' virtual event.

High Wind Warnings issued and extended across US Mountain West

Several NWS offices issued or extended high wind warnings for Montana, Wyoming and parts of the Pacific Northwest.

UK economy expands 0.6% in Q1 2026

Official data show Britain’s GDP rose 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with March up 0.3%.

Study links rise in ivermectin use among cancer patients to Joe Rogan podcast

Researchers say prescriptions for ivermectin among some cancer patients spiked after coverage on popular podcasts.

Disney softens Super Bowl LXI ad pricing

Disney/ESPN pares back its $10M 30‑second baseline and matching inventory requirement for Super Bowl LXI advertisers.