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Sony Officially Acquires Bungie
The deal has officially been done. Sony, and its PlayStation division, have just closed on the Bungie acquisition that was proposed back in January. An SEC filing puts the deal in the $3.7 billion USD range where Bungie will now fall under the Sony Entertainment Network, but will continue to operate independently. While not as big as Microsoft’s announcement to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion USD, Sony feels confident in this move and has excitedly released the news over Twitter. Fans are pointing out that, while Bungie’s main IP Destiny is not exclusive, the acquisition brings the expertise of multiplayer games from the video game company to Sony. Check out the announcement below. The agreement to acquire Bungie has closed. So now we can officially say… welcome to the PlaySt...
Hasbro Has Created a ‘Wordle’ Board Game
After taking the Internet by storm at the beginning of the year, Wordle quickly became one of the world’s most popular mini-games, and now Hasbro has created a physical board game version of it that you can play with friends and family. Aptly named Wordle: The Party Game, the new board game basically functions identically as its digital counterpart, with players attempting to guess a five-letter word with six tries. Unlike the original, however, Hasbro’s experience will allow you and your friends to pick a host at the beginning of each round, who’ll write down the secret word everyone has to guess. Point scoring works reversely, so those who need fewer attempts to guess each word will score fewer points, and the player with the least points by the end of the game wins. To spice t...
Here’s the Date of the 2022 GMA Dove Awards
The 53rd annual GMA Dove Awards are set for Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Allen Arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville. TBN’s initial broadcast of the show will air three nights later, on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. CT. Nominations will be announced Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. CT. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news That timetable is much the same as it was last year. Last year’s GMA Dove Awards were held on Oct. 19, 2021, at the same venue. Jonathan McReynolds and Natalie Grant co-hosted the show. The show aired three nights later on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM’s The Message. Performers on last year’s show, in addition to the co-hosts, were Dante Bowe, CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, KB featuring Matt Redman, Koryn Hawthorne featuring Don...
This Week: Nicki’s Fan Altercation & ‘Freaky’ Song Teaser, Lizzo’s New Album, BTS’ Disney+ Show & More | Billboard News
Nicki Minaj teases her latest song with a ‘Super Freaky’ sample and gets into an altercation with a fan, Lizzo talks about her song ‘Rumors’, creates an immersive experience and releases a new album ‘Special’, and BTS announce they have a slate of projects coming to Disney+ as J-Hope releases his first solo project. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=&#...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 16)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Grupo Firme goes to the White House Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Regional Mexican ensemble Grupo Firme took a little detour during their stadium tour and headed to Washington, D.C., to visit La Casa Blanca. According to a press release, Firme received an invitation from Vice President Kamala Harris’ office directly inviting them to see the White House and the Capitol. “We feel very flattered,” said Isael Gutiérrez, Grupo Firme’s manager. “We went with our families and to me, it’s unprecedented that something like ...
Anitta Takes a Stand on Brazil’s Presidential Election – And Her Influence Could Help Sway Voters
With fewer than three months to go before the next presidential elections in her country, megastar Anitta has officially declared her support for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a left-wing former Brazilian president who is leading in the polls against far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Anitta stated her position on Twitter on Monday (July 11), two days after a leftist official supporting da Silva, the Workers’ Party candidate who is better known as Lula, was brutally murdered at his own birthday party by a Bolsonaro supporter in the state of Paraná in the country’s south. “If there had been no murder involved … I’d say that the stupidity of these people is almost funny. But it’s not. It’s frightening,” Anitta tweeted, referencing Bolsonaro supporters. “I’m not a Worker’s Party supporter, and ...
Regina Spektor Details 11:11 20th Anniversary Box Set, Shares Remastered “Love Affair”: Stream
Regina Spektor has set a release date for and detailed the upcoming 20th anniversary box set of her debut album 11:11. Out on August 26th, the self-released LP has long been unavailable in physical form since the singer-songwriter first dropped it back in July 2001. In addition to a remastered vinyl edition of 11:11 with its original tracklist, the reissue will include a collection of live performances of never-before-heard songs from the era recorded by Spektor’s father — aptly titled Papa’s Bootlegs. Check out the artwork and complete tracklist of the box set below. “For years I was relieved that this little record, made with friends while at university, got lost to time. It felt more like an old yearbook photo than something to be shared,” Spektor said in a statement. “Wh...
Lance Reddick on Netflix’s Outrageous Comedy Farzar and Portraying Resident Evil’s Albert Wesker
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Lance Reddick sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his roles in Netflix’s Farzar and Resident Evil. Advertisement Related Video The actor talks about his transition from The Wire-style drama to the comedy he’s been more part of over the past few years. He then touches on finding bluer comedy later in life thanks to Eddie Murphy, his music background, and how he incorporates music into his acting. Reddick also tells us about what attracted him to both projects, choosing to stay away from symbolism when preparing for a role, and his upcoming role in the upcoming White Men Can’t Jump remake alongside ...
Adam Scott Signs On to Sony’s Spider-Man Universe Movie Madame Web
Adam Scott has joined Sony’s upcoming Marvel movie Madame Web, according to reporting by Deadline. The upcoming superhero film is already set to star Dakota Johnson as the titular character who, according to Marvel lore, is a mutant possessing psychic powers such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and astral projection, all while being hooked up to a life support system resembling a spider’s web. (As the film is part of Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters and not directly tied to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s likely the mutant element of the character will be rewritten.) Other confirmed cast members include Sydney Sweeney, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, and Tahar Rahim, while S.J. Clarkson is set to direct. No stranger to Marvel properties, Clarkson previously he...
Dboi ft Otega – Jaiye
Don’t miss this brand new single titled “Jaiye” by Dboi alongside Otega, out now. Nigerian fast-rising singer Dboi comes through with a brand new single for his teeming listeners titled “Jaiye” featuring Otega. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previous tracks “Injure Me” & “Count” among others. Listen and share Dboi ft Otega – “Jaiye” below.Download
Mariah Carey – We Belong Together
Mariah Carey has given the world a mega-hit track that gave her more relevance in the music world. The song is titled “We Belong Together”. “We Belong Together” is a track by an American talented vocalist Mariah Carey from her tenth studio album, tagged” The Emancipation of Mimi in 2005. This song was released on March 15, 2005, through Island Records, as the second single from the album in her comeback album. The song was written and arranged by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, and Johntá Austin, and was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, and Johntá Austin. We Belong Together inspiration came from songs written by Bobby Womack and The Deels in the 19s, these persons were duly credited by Carley herself. Following her silence in music for almost three years, most people tho...
Angela Okorie – Allez
Nigerian Nollywood actress cum singer Angela Okorie drops a brand new track titled “Allez”, out now. Angela Okorie is back in the music space with a brand new song titled “Allez“, her first track for the year. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for her teeming fans’ listening pleasure. It is a follow-up to her previously released track “Legit“. Listen and share Angela Okorie – “Allez” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Angela_Okorie_-_Allez_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
