Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s Hard-Shuffling Drummer, Dead at 77

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The tireless drummer anchored the Texas band on hits like “La Grange,” “Tush,” and “Cheap Sunglasses” during its five-decade run

Frank Beard, the longtime, hard-shuffling drummer for Texas rock greats ZZ Top, died on Monday. He was 77.

Will David Ellison Say Goodbye to Hollywood? Some See Paramount’s Potential Exit From California as ‘Strategically Unwise’ — but Others Say It’s Just Smart Business

David Ellison, we have been told, loves Hollywood. He loves movies. In trying to rally industry support behind the Paramount-Warner Bros. megamerger, he has claimed the combined studios will release an unprecedented 30-plus films a year. Waving the banner for the entertainment industry in his home state, Ellison also has been lobbying for bipartisan federal film tax incentive legislation, having met with Republicans in D.C. on the issue as recently as mid-July.

Lucasfilm’s Upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter Will Follow "Marginalized Outsiders" From the "Wrong Side of the Galaxy"

Director Shawn Levy has revealed that Star Wars: Starfighter follows characters “from the wrong side of the galaxy” in a story that drew inspiration from Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film, The Outsiders.

Refreshed Polymega Console Ditches Disc Slot For Tray, Adds More Power

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Back in April, I covered the announcement of the budget-minded Polymega Remix, an external disc/cartridge drive for Windows 11 PCs that allows you to easily play your retro game collection and back it up to desktops, laptops and even various handheld devices like the ROG Ally X.

New Star Wars Series Officially Exposes a Dark Secret Behind the Sequel Trilogy

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Published Aug 18, 2026, 2:56 PM EDT

Let's talk about Thrawn and the New Republic...

Did Ahsoka season 2 just break Star Wars sequel canon?

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The annual D23 fan event in Anaheim, California, is over, but not before it delivered several exciting new Star Wars announcements, including an update on Star Wars: Starfighter. However, arguably the most exciting announcement was the reveal of the trailer and release date for Ahsoka season 2. It’s been three years since we last saw Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) and her Mandalorian apprentice Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) travel to the planet Peridea in search of Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi) and the Empire’s most cunning officer, Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen). While both Ezra and Thrawn ended up escaping back to the galaxy we all know and love, Ahsoka and Sabine ended up stranded.

HBO’s Sci-Fi Detective Series With a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Officially #1 on Streaming

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Published Aug 18, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT

Like True Detective and Mare of Easttown, HBO's latest small-town mystery is captivating viewers

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HBO has a little something for everyone. From grounded dramas like The White Lotus to comedies like The Chair Company, the network has a varied library of shows worth a binge. In 2026, HBO's lineup has been dominated by genre hits, specifically science-fiction and fantasy. Game of Thrones fans were treated to two series this year, the debut of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in January and the return of House of the Dragon this summer. Both of them were hits with critics and audiences alike, and more of each is coming. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 is slated to premiere next year, while House of the Dragon's fourth and final season is likely two years away, in keeping with the show's release cadence so far. But, still on the way in 2026 are the second season of Dune: Prophecy and the premiere of HBO's Harry Potter series, which debuts on Christmas, so viewers will have no shortage of new TV to watch.

DARÉ Bioscience CEO Sabrina Martucci Johnson Named to Forbes Over 50: Innovation” List

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE), a purpose-driven health biotech company solely focused on closing the gap in women's health between promising science and real-world solutions, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Sabrina Martucci Johnson, has been named to the Forbes 2026 “50 Over 50: Innovation” list, recognizing women who are making significant professional impact later in their careers.

Marvel's Wolverine's Glowing Red Tracking Trail Has an In-Universe Explanation

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: Aug 18, 2026 1:06pm UTC

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the reaction to the latest gameplay reveal for Marvel’s Wolverine, you might have noticed plenty of debate about a red line.

Galaxy Gaming Completes Landmark Progressive Jackpot Deployment Across MSC Cruises In North America

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. ® (OTC:GLXZ), a leading developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, today announced the successful completion of the first phase of its Galaxy Operating System® (GOS) deployment across the MSC Cruises fleet in North America.