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Picture by CJ @ weknowwhatyoudidlastnight The Rise and Fall of the ‘Hipster Music’ Era, 2000-2014: VICE’s Definitive Timeline
An epic odyssey through the early 2000s, from (what they now call) Indie Sleaze: Part I to Future Islands on Letterman, with (nearly) no Mumford & Sons in sight.
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Iron Maiden’s Paris concert, where they were filming for a tour movie, was interrupted by a lengthy power outage that upset many fans.
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T.I. talks about why he wants ‘Kill The King’ to be his last album and what he wants to do with his time instead.
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Olivia Rodrigo has put together an insane lineup of women for her first-ever music festival that will also give back to the community.
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Britney Spears made her first public request to end her conservatorship after 13 yers of alleged abuse and misconduct.
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James Blake calls out the state of the music industry in 2026 and why artists are “probably doing better than you think.”
James Blake Trashes the Music Industry and Gives Invaluable Advice to Struggling Artists in One Breath: ‘You’re Probably Doing Better Than You Think’
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The PlayStation 6 will still launch in 2027, despite challenging economic conditions, according to one industry insider.
PS6 Won’t Be Delayed to 2028 or 2029, According to Industry Insider
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The latest discourse comes after Halsey responded to Anthony Fantano’s negative review of her 2024 album.
Halsey and Anthony Fantano Are Cage Fighting in Music Criticism Hell, and It’s Getting Weirder by the Tweet
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Clive Davis, one of the most renowned music moguls to ever live, has passed away, and his death is reportedly due to ‘age-related illness.’
Clive Davis Death: Legendary Music Mogul Behind Whitney Houston and the Grateful Dead Was 94
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The Star Fox Switch 2 review embargo is almost here. Here’s when reviews go live, plus the game’s release date and unlock times.
Star Fox Switch 2 Review Embargo, Release Date & Unlock Times
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Dungeons and Dragons players can use Dark Gifts to take on extra powerful feats for their horror campaigns, but they do come with a risk.
Dungeons and Dragons – Nine New Feats Are Powerful, But Come With A Downside
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A Dating Site Is Hiring a ‘Chief Breakup Officer’ to Professionally Dump People for You
The $3,000-a-month remote role exists for people who would rather outsource their breakup than ghost someone.
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A Viral TikTok Just Reignited the Debate Over Why Men Aren’t Approaching Women Anymore
The clip sparked a debate in the comments over why men say they’re too nervous to approach women in public anymore.
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This One Overlooked Bedroom Mistake Is Hurting Relationships, According to a Sex Expert
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Photo: Lazy_Bear / Getty Images The Strange Case of Elias Thorne, the Imaginary Man AI Chatbots Are Obsessed With
Elias Thorne is a weird quirk of the system, but also a symbol of just how hollow and deeply unoriginal chatbots can be.
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Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images AI-Powered Teddy Bears for Kids Are Here, and Experts Say They Could Do More Harm Than Good
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Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images ‘Big Four’ Thrash Band Forced to Replace Their Longtime Drummer Due to Injury
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante will miss some shows on the band’s European tour in July due to a hand injury.
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(Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images) On This Day in 2022, Iconic UK Festival Returns After Two-Year Hiatus With Impressive, Historic Age Gap Between Headliners
After two unplanned fallow years, Glastonbury proved you can’t keep a good music festival down.
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Photo by KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images Nu-Metal Broke Into the Mainstream With a Vital Album Released on This Day in 1999
Limp Bizkit released their second album, ‘Significant Other’, on June 22, 1999, and it very quickly catapulted nu-metal into the mainstream.
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Screenshot: Bethesda Bethesda Gives Development Updates for Elder Scrolls 6 and Marvel’s Blade Games
Todd Howard teases a few updates about progress on The Elder Scrolls 6 and what he’s seen from Arkane Studios’ work on Marvel’s Blade.
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Screenshot: Epic Games All New Fortnite Sprites in June 25 Update – Powers Revealed & How to Get Them
Epic Games is adding five new Fortnite Sprites on June 25. Here’s every new Sprite, its powers, and how to unlock them.
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New Soulslike Beta Gets Off to a Fast Start on Steam
A 2026 Soulslike sequel is seeing a lot of action on Steam after its open beta recently went live.
Horoscopes
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Chayanan/Getty Images The ‘Strawberry Moon’ Returns Next Week. Here’s What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign.
Known as the Strawberry Moon, June’s Full Moon has long been associated with abundance, harvests, and new beginnings.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: June 23, 2026
Self-perception is doing something strange today. Don’t make any big calls based on a picture of yourself you can’t quite see yet.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: June 22, 2026
The Moon in Libra wants balance, but Monday’s sky makes it harder to keep pretending everything feels fine.
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Score Deals on Sex Toys, Tech, Lube, and More During Prime Day
Save on all of your sex essentials, from affordable sex toys and lubricant to condoms.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Tech Deals
Prime Day is full of tech deals. Not all of them are good, but these ones stand out.
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Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images Turnstile Just Announced the Never Enough Tour Pt. 2 for Fall 2026
The North American run will feature wildly different support lineups for each night of the tour.
Comedy
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50 Years Ago, ‘SNL’ Aired a Sketch So Controversial It Forced the Show’s First-Ever On-Air Apology
A 1976 sketch about Claudine Longet accidentally shooting people was not appreciated by the actress or her legal team
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What Happened the Night Rob Reiner Crossed Paths With John Gotti
The ‘Princess Bride’ director never forgot the chilling encounter he had with one of Gotti’s henchmen in Little Italy many years ago
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Photo: Bonnie Schiffman Photography / Getty Images Adam Sandler Got Permission to Clobber Children for This Beloved Comedy: ‘Hurting Kids Is Funny’
He promised he wouldn’t do it anymore and proceeded to continue nailing the kids anyway once the cameras started rolling
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Glee Two Rock Legends Refused to Let ‘Glee’ Cover Their Songs, and They Were Not Quiet About It
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Maya Dehlin/Stringer/Getty Images This 2017 Movie Made Jordan Peele Step Away From Acting: ‘F*** This’
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F. Micelotta/Contributor/Getty Images Jon Stewart Once Called This A-List Actor His Worst ‘Daily Show’ Guest: ‘A Big Pain in the A**’
The late-night host said this star was difficult backstage during a 2009 appearance, which was backed up by the star years later.
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6Teen 22 Years Ago, a Beloved Cartoon That Was Basically ‘Friends’ and ‘Seinfeld’ for Teenagers Debuted
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Screenshot: Valve Tech Insider Claims Valve “Lied” About Steam Machine Performance
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Screenshot: Kojima Productions Hideo Kojima Discusses Xbox Horror Game OD: ‘They Said That I’m Crazy’
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Doesn’t Want to Make More FF Remakes, Seeks Bigger Challenge Instead
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(Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) The Actor With Everyone’s Favorite Voice Is Releasing a Collaborative Album Honoring 100 Years of Blues
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