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Peter Jackson, the producer behind The Lord of the Rings, has revealed that the upcoming The Hunt for Gollum movie draws inspiration from the film Joker. This will be the first live-action movie set in Middle-earth since 2014’s The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. The story will center on Gollum, played by Andy Serkis, and his pursuit by characters like Gandalf (Ian McKellen) before the events of The Fellowship of the Ring. It’s scheduled for release in theaters on December 17, 2027.

I’m going into this knowing my own opinions will definitely play a role. Saturday Night Live features a lot of different musical guests, and everyone has their favorites. I’ll try my best to be objective and rank this year’s artists based on how well they met fans’ expectations, but I can’t promise I’ll completely separate my personal taste from the rankings. There will be some areas where my own preferences will inevitably influence my choices.

P.F. Flyers collaborated with Philadelphia designer Saeed Ferguson to create a special, limited-edition version of their classic Grounder shoe, drawing inspiration from the natural world.

First looks are here at the AURALEE x New Balance 204L sneakers, which were first shown during Paris Fashion Week last summer. This new shoe from New Balance has a low-cut design that combines the sleek, narrow shape of running shoes from the 1970s with the detailed, technical look that was popular in the early 2000s.

Okay, so as a big fan of both PORTER and Sandy Liang, I’m hyped to hear they’re dropping more of their Spring/Summer ’26 collection on May 20th! It’s starting in their physical stores – PORTER Osaka, Tokyo, and Omotesando – before hitting their online shop. The best part? They’re bringing back the Muffin, Loaf, and Toast bags, which everyone’s been wanting!

Snow Peak is introducing cooling clothing for the first time with its new Cooling System Wear series, available in Japan starting May 22nd. The line features two innovative vests – the Peltier Cooling Device Vest and the Water Cooling Device Vest – and expands on previously released items like a cooling poncho and a stainless steel cooling pack.

Nike is re-releasing the classic Astrograbber shoe in a new color scheme – a mix of sail, old royal blue, and muslin. Originally launched in 1974 as a football cleat and one of Nike’s first designs, the Astrograbber is now being updated as a casual, everyday shoe. It’s expected to be available in 2026 for $115.

OREO is celebrating the start of summer by bringing back a taste of childhood with its new Firecracker Pop cookies! Building on the success of previous limited editions, these cookies are designed to taste just like the classic red, white, and blue popsicles many remember. Instead of the usual chocolate and vanilla, these OREOs are bursting with fruity flavor – perfect for enjoying at barbecues, on road trips, or by the pool.

X, formerly Twitter, has significantly limited how much unpaid users can post. Accounts without the blue verification checkmark are now restricted to 50 original posts and 200 replies each day – a big decrease from the previous limit of 2,400 posts. These changes also affect direct messaging and follows, capping free accounts at 500 messages sent and 400 profiles followed daily. You can find more details about these new limits on X’s Help Center.

Okay, so gaming is getting a little pricier. Sony just announced they’re raising the prices on PlayStation Plus subscriptions, starting May 20th. It mostly affects new players or those who canceled their subscriptions and are looking to come back. If you’re in the US and want a month of the Essential tier, it’s going up to $10.99. A three-month package will now cost $27.99. It’s pretty much the same story for Europe – €9.99 for a month and €27.99 for three. And for my UK friends, it’s £7.99 a month or £21.99 for a three-month plan. Just a heads up if you’re planning to resubscribe!