Charli xcx Walks, Spectates and Trashes the Runway in “SS26”

Following up on her previous single “Rock Music,” Charli xcx continues to chart a cynical, high-concept trajectory with her latest track, “SS26.” Arriving alongside an official music video, the track acts as a dark, danceable premonition wrapped in the vocabulary of luxury fashion cycles.

Lionsgate Just Confirmed ‘Michael 2’ Is Happening, and a Quarter of It Is Already Shot

Lionsgate confirmed during its recent earnings call that Michael 2 is coming, and it is already further along than anyone outside the studio knew. Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson revealed that 25-30% of the sequel has already been shot from footage captured during the original production, giving the studio a significant head start on a follow-up to a film that has earned $704M USD worldwide and is closing in on $1 billion USD.

Pokémon Could Soon Use National ID Verification In an Attempt to Fight Scalpers

The Pokémon Company has announced it is exploring the introduction of My Number Card identity verification for select Pokémon TCG product lotteries and official events in Japan, with an August 2026 target for initial rollout. The system will use smartphone IC chip reading to authenticate a player’s identity against their Players Club account, with a specific assurance that the My Number personal identification number itself will not be collected or stored by the company.