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Picture by CJ @ weknowwhatyoudidlastnight The Rise and Fall of the ‘Hipster Music’ Era, 2000-2014: VICE’s Definitive Timeline
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New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has not been touring with the band due to health issues, but joined them onstage for a Nashville show.
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One of the most commonly used game engines in the industry is getting an upgrade, this time with AI integration.
AI Is Coming to Unreal Engine 6 With Gemini and Claude

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Oliver Tree’s death has shaken his music industry peers, with Post Malone pausing a recent Toronto concert to memorialize his late friend.
Post Malone Dedicates Concert Performance to ‘Beautiful Man’ Oliver Tree Following Pop Star’s Tragic Death

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Vince Staples dished on the making of his album ‘Cry Baby’ and what the album cover actually represents amidst all the discussion.
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On this day four years ago, Drake released ‘Honestly, Nevermind’, an unexpected left-turn from the rapper that left fans divided.
On This Day Four Years Ago, Drake Released One of His Most Divisive Albums to Date

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Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 owners have another 1980s retro 8-bit title to check out thanks to the latest Console Archives release.
1986 Hack and Slash Platformer is Coming to Modern Consoles

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Music producer Victor Wao has revealed that he was supposed to be on the helicopter that crashed and caused the death of Oliver Tree.
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Rockstar Games announces the latest GTA Online update and a special GTA5 upgrade opportunity ahead of the upcoming GTA6 launch.
Rockstar Gives Out Free Grand Theft Auto 5 Upgrades Ahead of GTA 6 Release

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Photo: master1305 / Getty Images New UFO Files Just Dropped, and They Include a Giant Flying Potato
The simplest explanation is likely the best, and mine are clearly the best.
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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 Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images Mystikal Receives Sentencing in 2022 Louisiana Rape Case
Chart-topping rapper Mystikal has been sentenced in a 2022 rape case, with a judge giving him 20 years behind bars.
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Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images 3 Hip-Hop Albums of the 2000s With the Most Unusual Crossovers
What do you get when you mix Jay-Z, Timbaland, and Ludacris with Linkin Park, Fall Out Boy, and The Black Keys?
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Screenshot: Epic Games, Poncle, SEGA, Remedy Fortnite Is Getting Over 30 New Gaming Collabs in 2026 – Sonic, Vampire Survivors & More
Epic Games has announced over 30 Fortnite gaming collabs for 2026, including Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Vampire Survivors, and more.
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Screenshot: Pokemon GO Pokemon GO July Community Day Features a Fan-Favorite Water-Type Starter
Pokemon GO trainers can start clearing storage space and mark their calendars now for a very exciting July Community Day event.
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Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Multiple Must-Play Titles on June 30
Xbox Game Pass is losing some great games on June 30, but players may be able to finish them before the rotation arrives.
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Chiron Is Entering Taurus, and These 4 Zodiac Signs Could Experience Major Healing
Astrologers say the transit marks the beginning of a new era focused on self-worth, emotional security, and personal growth.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro – Credit: Apple T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free iPhone 17 Pros (Among Other Perks)
You get the plan, T-Mobile will pick up the tab on the $1,099 phone.
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The 11 Best Early Deals You Can Shop for Prime Day
Sonos, Le Creuset, Logitech, Echo, Apple. There are killer deals already live for Prime Day, if you know where to look.
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Maha Haq for VICE Are Kiva’s Camino Sours Energy THC + THCV Gummies the Perfect Beach Day Edible?
Who knew weed could give you an energy boost?
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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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Photo: Bettmann / Getty Images That Time Domestic Terrorists Accidentally Blew Up Dustin Hoffman’s House
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A 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Struck During a Pro Wrestling NOAH Match, and the Video Is Wild
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Tokyo disrupted a Pro Wrestling NOAH event at Korakuen Hall. The whole thing was captured on video.
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Nickelodeon How ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ Somehow Got This Phone Sex Joke Past Nickelodeon
The early Nickelodeon episode barely disguised the adult joke, complete with an “Oh, baby” phone call and a very revealing workplace sign.
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a fantastic time-travel RPG with deep combat, memorable bosses, and a heartfelt story.
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Russell Brand. Russell Brand’s Infamous MTV Firing Involved Kylie Minogue, Crack, and an Osama bin Laden Costume
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