Music Review: The Cure return after a long break to look at mortality with one of their best albums

You might think that after being silent for 16 years, The Cure would be in a rush to get things going

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 hours ago

NSYNC's JC Chasez on returning to music with first album in 20 years

After two decades, NSYNC's JC Chasez is back with a new album, "Playing With Fire," co-produced with Jimmy Harry. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the album marks a bold return for the ...

The Cure: Songs of a Lost World review – dark, personal and their best since Disintegration

(Fiction) The band are at an artistic peak on their first album in 16 years: movingly melancholic, with a punchy sound to match the lyrics’ emotional impact. The latter-day history of the Cure is ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Music Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis combine for thrilling 'Warriors' album

The perilous journey home — it’s a tale as old as “The Iliad.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 18

Music Review: Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia' looks into the artist's journey to self-discovery

On his seventh studio album, “Chromakopia,” the multi-hyphenate Tyler, the Creator pulls back the curtain

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Review: Touching, quirky 'Kimberly Akimbo,' winner of 2023 Tony for best musical, steals hearts

'Kimberly Akimbo,' David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori's 2023 Tony-winning musical, has its L.A. premiere at the Hollywood Pantages in a production starring a divine Carolee Carmello

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

One Of 2025's Best-Looking RPGs Stars The Voices Of Daredevil And Gollum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive has revealed more details on the English voice actor cast of its game, and it looks like this action-RPG has a pretty stacked roster of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

One Of The Best-Looking 4X Strategy Games Releases In November On PC And Console

Developer Chimera Entertainment has revealed that 4X strategy game Songs of Silence will be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 13. Originally launching through Steam Early ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Review - Organized Chaos

Mortal Kombat 1's time-twisting campaign ended on a high note, as the introduction of various timelines signaled a wealth of opportunities for future installments. Khaos Reigns is the first DLC ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery

SOUTH ASHEVILLE, N.C. – One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on this corner of western North Carolina, the debris is everywhere. Shade trees are cut into pieces, sitting on lawns, while ...

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Redacted Review - Prison Break

You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...

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How Yankees will try to break down Guardians' bullpen, which is one of the best in MLB history

Can Cleveland's heavily used relievers hold up in the best-of-seven ALCS?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Studio One Forever review – affectionate look back at LA’s legendary gay club

Frequented by those looking for a refuge from homophobia, this documentary charts the history of the venue and the effort to save its cultural legacy. ‘It used to be paradise. Now it’s a straight ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

The Cure: Songs of a Lost World review – as promised, ‘very, very doom and gloom’

(Fiction) The band’s first album in 16 years finds Robert Smith and co on reliably melancholy form – with the exception of one out-and-out pop banger. The Cure have long dwelled in a kind of ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Kelly Lee Owens: Dreamstate review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(dh2) The Welsh producer’s latest handbrake turn takes her from dark-hued ambience to hypnotic euphoria on her poppiest record to date. In a world where artists are often cautioned to stay in ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Amyl and the Sniffers: Cartoon Darkness review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Rough Trade) With their swearing and flashing, Amy Taylor and co’s return might seem like business as usual – but new melodic depths and lyrical concerns reveal themselves. Anyone unfamiliar ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Technics SC-CX700 Review: Faithful Musical Reproduction

These gorgeous powered speakers bring some much-needed competition to KEF’s LS50 line.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture

Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart — in her own way

Khatia Buniatishvili has been one of the most well-known classical musicians for more than a decade

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Jennifer Hudson talks first-ever holiday album, return of talk show

Jennifer Hudson speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her first-ever holiday album and the return of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for its third season. Hudson's tour "The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live ...

Yelp disables comments on the McDonald's that hosted Trump after influx of one-star reviews

After ex-President Donald Trump visited a Pennsylvania McDonald's, Yelp put an "unusual activity alert" on the location's page due to dozens of unusual reviews.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Trump’s music break may turn more voters than you think

Based on psychological studies I performed during the 2016 election, the presence or absence of music makes a significant difference in the way people perceive political candidates.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Movie Review: A musical, pulpy crime thriller, ‘Emilia Pérez’ swings for the fences

There's a lot going on in Jacques Audiard's “Emilia Pérez."

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7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend.

Tech - Wired - October 14

8 Best Chromebooks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks.

Tech - Wired - October 16

16 Best PS5 Accessories (2024), Tested and Reviewed

From extra game storage to a fancy 120-Hz TV, these WIRED-tested favorites will complement your PS5.

Tech - Wired - October 19

The 7 Best Blackout Curtains, Tested and Reviewed

We tested many options on bright windows to see which curtains actually give us a dark night’s sleep.

Tech - Wired - October 20

The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts

These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Soundpeats' Capsule3 Pro+ Review: The Best Cheap Earbuds

The name might be a mouthful, but these are the best earbuds I've ever heard under $100.

Tech - Wired - October 22

15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

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The Best Samsung Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

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Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames.

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F1 Q&A: Why has it taken so long to review drivers' guidelines?

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All five One Direction albums re-enter chart as fans mourn Liam Payne's death

Following the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne, fans have been revisiting their music.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review In Progress - Return To Form

Each new entry in the Dragon Age series is always transformative, so it's not uncommon for a fan to really love one of the entries but feel lukewarm about another. 2009's Origins played like a ...

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