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Walk with me here, everyone, while we wade into the stupidly surreal.An association of more than 300 universities agrees on fundamental structure for intercollegiate sports.A handful of prominent, football-playing universities within that association decide winning football games is more important — and legally challenge the structure in courts all over the land.AdvertisementThe next thing you know, the NCAA is legally defending itself from itself.If it weren't so comically laughable, it would be so dangerously destructive.But let’s make something very clear from the jump: If universities weren’t agreeable to players gaming the eligibility system, the system wouldn’t be broken.If Ole Miss told star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss — despite his unique medical objections — their association h...

The Netflix Top 10 is our guide to what's popping off on the streamer each week, as it brings together hit movies both new and old. Even so, watching 10 movies in one weekend is probably just a bit too much, even for the most dedicated film fan. That's why we've created this shorter list, which pulls out our three favorites from the longer list.This week's Top 10 is a typically diverse array, with a harrowing true crime documentary, several action movies, a live action remake of an animated classic, and many more besides. You can see the full top 10 below, followed by our three favorites.If you're more in the mood for a TV show then look out for our list of the top 10 Netflix shows, as well as our guides to everything new on Netflix in February 2026 and everything new on Disney Plus in Feb...

Xania Monet, an AI-powered artist, has over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Artificial intelligence has become prominent in nearly every discipline, now seeping into the art of creating music. Topping music charts, AI musicians have passed human artists who have devoted significant time and energy to reach fame. Listeners must be aware of the ethical concerns that AI-generated music poses, as we cannot let technology take over the artistic talent required to produce music. The emergence of AI in modern music has transformed how composers, songwriters and listeners experience the world of music. Many have found it useful to break down components of songs, enliven a conceptual idea or pers...

One of the most unexpected commodities at the Milan Cortina Games? Tina and Milo, the two mascot stoats representing the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, whose stuffed animal likenesses are flying off the shelves.Less than a week into the Olympics, the stuffed animals are sold out in stores around Italy and on the Games’ official website, and any restocked inventory disappears immediately. While the two mascots appear on other Olympic merchandise such as T-shirts and coffee mugs, the plush toys are the most coveted items.Here's what Luca Casassa, Games Operations Communications Director, said Wednesday morning about the plushies:💬 “We’re talking with all our suppliers. We will have the goods back here again, but (this is) the best solution that the organizing committee can give. “This ...

Sony Pictures Animation might be coming fresh off its success with KPop Demon Hunters, with its latest film GOAT currently out in cinemas, but the movie series that really put this animation studio on the map hasn't been forgotten. There are big plans for the Spider-Verse franchise, beyond finishing Miles' story with a third entry in the main trilogy.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures Animation's presidents Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville were asked about how the franchise could continue following the end of the initial trilogy. While they weren't at liberty to say much on any upcoming projects outside of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Belson did add some detail on the Spider-Punk and Spider-Gwen spinoffs."I'm not allowed to say. But we are active on both," B...

In this conversation, Brian Collins—also known as Essince—shares how his background in music promotion and live events translated naturally into sports ownership. From launching the Akron Aviators in the U.S. to leading the Hua Hin Manta Rays overseas, Brian approaches basketball as both competition and culture. At the core of his work is player development: creating stepping stones for athletes to advance into higher leagues, coaching, and long-term careers. Looking ahead, he envisions expanding Royal Heir Entertainment into a platform that supports emerging talent at the intersection of music, sports, and community—particularly in women’s basketball and developing markets where opportunity can spark lasting impact. Hi Brian, thank you so much for taking the time to share your j...

Greetings, my name is Ollie Barder. I’m from the UK and work in the game industry as both a game designer and a journalist in Tokyo. My area of expertise is mecha games, having played them for over 30 years. This is my second column for AUTOMATON, so I thought I would cover Gundam: One Year War on the PS2 and how I think it’s one of the best Gundam games ever made. Why the One Year War is hard to adapt into a game Back in 2005, before Bandai and Namco merged, Namco made a Gundam game for the PS2. Under the banner of Project Pegasus, the team behind the game managed to make something genuinely special. Obviously, over the years, there have been numerous Gundam games, some great, some good, and some truly awful. The main issue is that, unlike other mecha anime, the rules that gov...

Even though the majority of movies I watch are pretty serious, sometimes it’s nice to sit down and enjoy a movie that requires no brain power (perfect to enjoy while demolishing a bucket of popcorn). “Cold Storage” is the perfect example, and even though it’s one of the smaller releases this month, I have to admit it comes highly recommended. It’s an unhinged horror-comedy with major sci-fi thriller elements, and enough shock value to make your jaw ache from being on the floor.Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Cold Storage'Rating: 3.5/5 starsVerdict: "Cold Storage" is a wildly fun horror-comedy with sci-fi thrills, gooey effects, and jaw-dropping chaos. It’s messy, outrageous, and thrilling, and the perfect Valentine’s Day date-night movie for anyone ready to embrace the madness.Where to watch: "Cold ...

The new album from Joshua Chuquimia Crampton takes its name from the Andean ceremony Anata, which gives thanks for the harvest before the rainy season. Made up of seven dense and distorted instrumentals, the record is the California-based Aymara musician’s attempt at capturing the energy of ceremonial music – not some rosy, polished version, but how it might sound recorded on a phone, clipping and all.The artwork for AnataThe concept might sound bizarre, but for fans of JCC, it makes total sense. His music, often self-released and proudly unmastered, is characterised by its murky textures and amp-blasting volume. He took this rudimentary approach to the max with last year’s collaborative project Los Thuthanaka, alongside his sibling Chuquimamani-Condori, which was splattered with cartoonis...

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