Wednesday, November 5 Laugavegur, the main street of downtown Reykjavik, is a long artery vibrating with action during the festival. It overflows with gift shops, pathways to a Rainbow Street full of tourists and record stores that double as DIY venues, 10/11 convenience stores, and the Icelandic Punk Museum. “It’s just some weirdo in a…
Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up to make her feature film debut; the pop star will produce and star in a new musical movie inspired by Alice in Wonderland for Universal Pictures. Inspired by the Lewis Carroll book, the as-yet-untitled film will be written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, best known for directing several episodes of…
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NEED TO KNOW A mother of two in Wyoming is dead after her vehicle was hit head-on by a car traveling in the wrong direction The mother was identified by police as 43-year-old Mandy Butler; her father, Randy, was a passenger in the vehicle and remains in critical condition Dude Butler, Mandy’s brother and Randy’s…
Meta’s Click-to-Message ads have seen significant growth over the past year, with the promotions helping brands tap into the familiarity and intimacy of DMs, and sparking immediate connection with potential customers. As such, they could be a valuable complement in your holiday marketing plans, and Meta has published a new guide on how to make…
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking engagement, his widow, Erika Kirk, has made numerous public appearances. Erika has been criticized by some observers who believe that she’s been too oriented toward business and publicity in the wake of her husband’s death. Now, she’s taking…
Review: “Predator: Badlands” Predator: Badlands marks the latest chapter in the long-running Predator franchise, once again helmed by Dan Trachtenberg, whose credits include 10 Cloverfield Lane, Prey, and Predator: Killer of Killers. The new installment in the 38-year-old series features a strong cast led by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Elle Fanning, and Cliff Curtis. The film follows Dek, a…
This new ongoing series is about the business of music with a SPIN twist. Not since the dawn of the Internet, Napster, and streaming services combined has there been such curiosity and horror over the music industry’s latest challenge: AI. Every day brings a new headline pondering whether we are on the precipice of a…
For the first time in a decade, AC/DC performed in their home country of Australia. The band took the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and, as a treat, played “Jailbreak” for the first time since 1991. “Jailbreak” serves as the closer of their 1976 album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap in Australia, and wasn’t released…
Above the CloudsCurren$y has spent over a decade skillfully managing his JetLife empire, while becoming one of hip-hop’s most prolific MCs. He’s achieved this while remaining connected to his hometown of New Orleans, the people and the hobbies he cherishes most.Interview: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine,…
Robyn has lifted a seven-year hiatus from new music with the fresh single “Dopamine,” which arrived with little warning today (Nov. 12) from new record label Young. The track was co-written with longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund and Taio Cruz, and produced by Robyn and Åhlund. “Everyone has a phone where they see their heart rate,…
