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Sam Quealy DJing at Silencio, one night after news broke of Kavinsky's death. All photos by Alaska Ragenard (@alaska___r)
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Image by Eva Bevec VICE Magazine Presents: The Self-Destruction Issue, Pre-Order Now
It’s summer 2026 and the magazine is back, shining a light on feats of ingenious human calamity.
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A hydraulic Millennium Falcon door crushed Ford, breaking his leg and dislocating his ankle before an emergency stop saved him.
Harrison Ford Was Nearly Killed by the Millennium Falcon While Filming This ‘Star Wars’ Film
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Carrey says the brutal Grinch makeup caused panic attacks, so producers brought in a special-ops trainer to help him cope.
Jim Carrey Needed a Special-Ops Trainer to Get Through Filming ‘The Grinch’
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Harrison later recalled that his bandmates stayed quiet during the encounter, then applauded and cheered when it was over.
One of The Beatles Lost His Virginity While His Bandmates Were in the Room
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The Oasis documentary, ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, premieres in theaters on September 11 and will later be available to stream on Disney+.
The Oasis Documentary Trailer Is Here, and I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying
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Following the band’s cancelled performance at the Hollywood Bowl, ZZ Top has announced that longtime drummer Frank Beard died at 77.
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard, the Only Guy in the Band Without the Famous Beard, Dead at 77
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It’s possible the nominations for Best Rock Video will be rolled out later, but we have a hunch about this year’s MTV VMAs.
Did MTV Just Quietly Kill Off the VMA for Best Rock Video?
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If you’re playing Six Degrees of Separation, you can connect Janet Jackson to Matthew McConaughey through a sobering story of quitting pot.
Matthew McConaughey Quit Smoking Weed With the Help of This 1993 Smash Hit (Played Over 20 Times)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans can now pick up a new DLC that allows them to battle enemies and tackle new content as Slash.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Brawler Adds New Playable Character in Huge Update
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These hardcore punk bands of the 1980s accidentally created the second and third waves of emo, which broke into the mainstream in the 2000s.
3 Hardcore Punk Bands From the 80s That Accidentally Created Emo of the 90s and 2000s
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Back in 2010, the Sex Pistols launched their own gender-neutral perfume fashioned after their iconic song, “God Save The Queen”.
Remember When the Sex Pistols (Literally) Bottled the Smell of Punk Rock and Told Fans to ‘Disregard Aromatic Conventions’
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Life, Culture
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McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on One Customer to Predict What He’d Order Next
McDonald’s tracked years of purchases and even predicted how often one customer would return, what he’d spend and what he’d order.
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Scientists Found a Surprising Link Between Coffee, Testosterone and Muscle Mass
Men who drank more coffee had higher total testosterone and more muscle, but researchers caution the study doesn’t prove cause and effect.
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7 Signs the Person You’re Seeing Is Breadcrumbing You
From disappearing acts to vague future plans, breadcrumbing keeps you invested while the other person avoids real commitment.
MOTHERBOARD Tech
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AI Chatbots Are Better at Scamming People Than Human Scammers, Study Finds
In a simulated pig-butchering scam, participants trusted the chatbot more and were more likely to follow its request.
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Universal History Archive/Contributor/Getty Images Researchers Are Using AI to Help Find Art Looted by the Nazis. Here’s How It Works.
The tool can search scattered archives for clues, but experts still have to verify any possible restitution claims.
NOISEY Music
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Photo by Jessica Sigmon Wallace/Getty Images ‘I Think I Almost Killed Him’: Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas Nails Bandmate in the Head With Mic Stand Mid-Show
“I’m gonna be apologizing to you all month,” Rob Thomas told his injured guitarist.
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(Photo by Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) Relationship Material? 3 Red Flags Hidden in Someone’s Music Taste
If you need help spotting red flags on a date, start with their music taste. We’ve picked three ways it can manifest.
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(Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images) EDM Star Abruptly Cancels the Rest of His Summer Schedule: ‘I Rarely Ever Do This’
EDM superstar John Summit told fans he would cancel the rest of his festival performances so he could rest for the fall.
WAYPOINT Gaming
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Screenshot: Epic Games Fortnite Override Battle Pass Overview – All Skins, Emotes & Cosmetics Confirmed
Fortnite Override Battle Pass overview confirms all skins, Sonic emotes, the Tails Sidekick, customizable cosmetics, and launch-week bonus
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft – Every Horde and Alliance Mini Revealed
Dungeons and Dragons fans can now check out every official World of Warcraft miniature releasing this November.
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Screenshot: LEGO/2K The Next LEGO Game Could Be Confirmed At Gamescom
LEGO fans may be in for some exciting news when Gamescom kicks off next week with its Opening Night Live announcements.
Horoscopes
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: August 19, 2026
Wednesday forces the issue — Saturn opposing Venus is two days from exact, and the pressure on what you actually want is peaking.
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These 4 Zodiac Signs Are the Luckiest Today: Here’s What They Can Expect
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius could see breakthroughs in love, money and career as the fixed signs get a lucky boost today.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: August 18, 2026
The long view is solid — Saturn trining Jupiter is a steady hand on the wheel. Go inward today. The ground beneath it all holds.
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via Fugazi Capitalism Got So Embarrassed About a Vans x Fugazi Shoe Collab That They Were Given Away for $5
Turns out you can’t spell “Fugazi” without “confusion.”
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Getty 3 Killer Laptop Deals for Students Who’d Rather Not Blow Their Entire Budget
Don’t limp through your next semester with a slow laptop. Check out these A+ deals.
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eHarmony eHarmony Wants You to Answer 80 Questions Before You Even See a Match—Is It Worth It?
Eighty questions before your first match. No pressure.
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Photo by AFP via Getty Images Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild 10 Schools and a University After Columbia Earthquake
Shakira partners with Live Nation and Global Citizen to pledge $1.25 million following a devastating earthquake in her homeland.
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Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios Post Malone Played the Rarest ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Card Ever—and It’s Worth $2 Million
Post Malone’s $2 million Magic: The Gathering card is a 001/001 ‘Lord of the Rings’ One Ring card that he keeps sealed, even during gameplay.
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(Photo by Joshua Applegate/WireImage) This Experimental Rap Artist Is Rivaling Kanye With His Attacks on His Own Fan Base: ‘I’m Really Sorry That You’re All Like That’
Artists have beefed with a lot of people over the years. No one but JPEGMAFIA would think to beef with his audience online, though.I’m
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Linda Bean Pardee made a huge impact on the Boston music scene through her bass playing in Orbit, Gang of Four, and The Chelsea Curve. Boston Music Scene Mourns Death of Rock ‘Giant’ Who Played With Punk and Alt-Rock Favorites
Linda Bean Pardee made a huge impact on the Boston music scene through her work with Orbit, Gang of Four, and The Chelsea Curve.
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Screenshot: Epic Games LEGO Fortnite Odyssey Is Completely Changing How Building Works in Update 42.00
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey is overhauling building with Quick Build in update 42.00, making massive creations faster and easier.
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Screenshot: Xbox Every Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass in Late August (Including The Next Installment in The Plague Tale Franchise)
Xbox Game Pass drops the full list of titles coming to the subscription service during the second half of August 2026.
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Screenshot: Xbox Xbox May Be Planning A Big Sequel Announcement for Gamescom
Xbox may be planning to announce a major sequel during the upcoming Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live event.
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Screenshot: Epic Games How to Get the Fortnite Kernel Hearts Fernet Skin Early
Unlock the Fortnite Fernet skin early through the Kernel Hearts pre-order promotion before its September Item Shop release.
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This Common Dating Habit Can Quietly Destroy Your Confidence
Negging uses insults and backhanded compliments to chip away at confidence, and experts say the best response is often no response at all.