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Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tyler, The Creator drops frenetic dance album Don't Tap the Glass
Tyler, The Creator has returned with the dance album Don't Tap the Glass. The follow-up to 2024's Chromakopia was rumoured to feature the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Earl Sweatshirt, but Tyler swiftly shut the report by Complex down, with the end product entirely a solo effort. The rapper also addressed speculation that his ninth record was a concept piece, writing: 'Y'all better get them expectations and hopes down this ain't no concept nothing." Just as the introduction on opening track Big Poe - which samples Pass the Courvoisier, Part II by Busta Rhymes, featuring Sean Combs and Pharrell Williams - states, this is music for "body movement". Tyler unveiled the album's title with an art installation at his concert at Barclays Center on July 18, as part of Chromakopia: The World Tour, by way of a figure enclosed in a clear box boasting the name, while he also name-dropped the LP during his set. Fans were then directed to the website Last year's Chromakopia featured huge stars Doechii, Childish Gambino, GloRilla and Lil Wayne. In May, Tyler made a triumphant return to the UK, including a stop at The O2 as part of his current tour. During his performance, the 34-year-old star created an immersive experience with visual elements inspired by his latest work, along with fireworks, fluorescent lights and a big two-stage structure and a catwalk joining the two. Many of his fans attended the concert wearing green, a reference to the colour of Chromakopia' The artist was also dressed in green, matching the lights of the first part of the set. With his energy and magnetism, Tyler showed once again why he is one of the most acclaimed hip-hop stars in the world. After performing in a mask, he decided to leave the character behind as he stepped onto the second stage, surrounded by screens displaying a house. He finally embraced his true self, and when the screens dropped, he was at home. Surrounded by furniture, the rapper began playing his albums on a vinyl player, surprising the audience, who screamed in approval. Tyler was banned from the UK for several years because of controversial lyrics he wrote for his 2009 debut LP Bastard and 2011 album Goblin. The ban came into effect in 2015 and prevented the rapper from appearing at a string of festivals, including Reading and Leeds, with Tyler being turned away at the border. Tyler took a moment to address the ban on stage, telling his fans: 'I just want to say, I was banned from your country for like five years. So it's awesome that after all that you came and appreciated what I'm doing.'
Wall Street Journal
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Alcaraz-Sinner, Part Two: At Last, a Summer Sequel That Doesn't Stink
Behold: a summertime sequel you'll actually want to see. Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner, Part II.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Last of Us Part II debuts first-ever chronological mode as Naughty Dog reimagines the story; what else is new?
Naughty Dog has quietly released a free update for The Last of Us Part II Remastered , giving players an entirely new way to experience its acclaimed story. Available now on PlayStation 5 (Patch 2.1.0) and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store (Patch 1.5), the update introduces Chronological Mode , which reorganises the game's famously non-linear narrative into a single continuous timeline. For the first time, Ellie and Abby's intertwined journeys unfold in proper sequence. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Players can witness pivotal moments, such as Ellie receiving her guitar and then immediately learning to play, or see how their paths through Seattle impact one another in real time. According to Naughty Dog, this reordering offers a fresh emotional arc and may reveal narrative parallels that were less apparent in the original structure. Live Events However, the studio stressed that this mode is intended as a supplementary experience for returning players, not newcomers. 'The non-linear storytelling was very intentional and core to how we wanted Part II's themes to resonate,' the team explained on the PlayStation Blog. First-time players are still encouraged to start with the original format to appreciate the story as it was designed. Last of Us Part II: What else is in the update? Beyond the new mode, the update includes additional features to mark Naughty Dog's 40th anniversary. Players can unlock special costumes for No Return, the game's roguelike survival mode, dressing Joel as Nathan Drake and Tommy as Sam Drake in a nod to the Uncharted series . There are also new PlayStation trophies tied to completing Chronological Mode, along with various performance improvements and bug fixes. Editorial Content Manager Jonathon Dornbush noted that implementing this seamless chronological experience required extensive collaboration between Naughty Dog and Nixxes, the development partner behind the PC version. HBO finale & what's next for Last of Us The release of this update closely follows the Season 2 finale of The Last of Us on HBO, reigniting fan interest in the story—particularly Abby's arc, which is expected to play a major role in the show's next season. Meanwhile, series creator Neil Druckmann recently announced he'll be stepping back from the show to focus on upcoming projects, including a new title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Whether you're exploring Seattle again or unlocking every hidden detail, Chronological Mode promises to be a compelling reason to return to one of gaming's most celebrated narratives.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Last of Us Co-Creator to Depart Ahead of Season 3: ‘Now Is the Right Time'
And you thought Joel was going to be The Last of Us' biggest loss going into Season 3. Neil Druckmann, who co-created both the HBO series and the video games on which it is based, announced Wednesday that he's departing the day-to-day operation of the series. More from TVLine Max Rebrand Update: Here's When the Streaming Service Will Become HBO Max (Again) Abigail Spencer to Star Opposite Josh Charles in Fox's Doc Martin Adaptation No Good Deed Done (For Now) at Netflix 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO,' Druckmann said via statement that he also shared with his team at Naughty Dog, the video-game company behind The Last of Us' source material. 'With work completed on Season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on Season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Profit, along with my responsibilities as a studio head and head of creative. He continued: 'Creating the show has been a career highlight. It's been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive-produce, direct and write on the last two seasons. I'm deeply thankful for the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and the continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II.' In an additional statement to TVLine, he added: 'I look forward to HBO and PlayStation Productions continuing Ellie and Abby's story next season.' TVLine has confirmed that Druckmann will not write or direct any Season 3 episodes but still will hold the title of co-creator and executive producer. 'It's been a creative dream to work with Neil and bring an adaptation of his brilliant work to life on HBO,' Mazin said in a separate statement. 'I couldn't have asked for a more generous creative partner. As a true fan of Naughty Dog and Neil's work in video games, I'm beyond excited to play his next game. While he focuses on that, I'll continue to work with our brilliant cast and crew to deliver the show our audience has come to expect. We are so grateful to Neil and [series writer/The Last of Us Part II writer] Halley Gross for entrusting the incredible story of The Last of Us Part II to us, and we're just as grateful to the millions of people around the world who tune in.'HBO renewed the dystopian drama for Season 3 in April, ahead of the Season 2 premiere. A Season 4 renewal has not yet been announced, though Mazin has said that Season 3 likely won't afford the show enough time and space to tell the rest of the story, indicating that the upcoming run of episodes might not be the series' last. The Last of Us EPs Drop Terrifying Season 3 Hints: Here's Everything We Know So Far View List Do you have thoughts and feelings about Druckmann's decision to step away from ? Hit the comments with your thoughts! Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Gizmodo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘The Last of Us Part II' Can Now Rob You of Its Most Brutal Moment
Season two of The Last of Us ended on 'the' moment. The moment when a story you thought was one thing actually becomes another. It's a moment lifted directly from the video game The Last of Us Part II, but now the game is letting players get rid of it, and we're very curious about the timing. Tuesday, Naughty Dog announced that it's releasing a new update to the remastered edition of The Last of Us Part II. The update will allow fans to play the game chronologically, which drastically shifts the timing and intentions of the original game. 'Those who have already played will know its story is told non-linearly, as Ellie and Abby's motivations, realizations, and emotional stakes unfold across myriad flashbacks and present-day storylines,' the announcement reads. 'While this structure is very intentional and core to how our studio wanted Part II's themes and narrative beats to impact players, we always wondered what it would be like to experience this story chronologically. And now finally, we can answer that question.' But did the question need to be answered? And is the fact it's being answered so soon after the TV show based on the game was met with criticism for following the game a coincidence? It sure doesn't seem like it. It, in fact, feels like a way to potentially undercut the intentions of the game, which we admit were pointedly unpleasant, but in a very good way. For those who may not know the context here, The Last of Us Part II (and the TV adaptation so far) starts with a woman named Abby killing Joel, one of the main characters in the first game. In the game, you then play primarily as Ellie, Joel's almost daughter, who goes on to hunt Abby. But, once the two finally meet again, the game flips back in time, and you're forced to play as Abby. It's an uncomfortable moment to become the villain, but as the game moves along, that conflict becomes the point. We start to see Abby as less of a villain and more of a hero. It's what The Last of Us Part II is all about. Making the player question themselves and others. Forcing us to deal with our own empathy. It's also what the TV show is going for too, albeit in a slightly more drawn-out way since we'll have to wait two years for new episodes. A chronological version of the story might still have that in there, but it won't land in such a direct, gut-punch way. 'Through the new Chronological mode, we believe players will gain even deeper insight into Part II's narrative,' the company says. 'Players will be able to see how Ellie being gifted a guitar flows so neatly into her learning to play, for example, while the journey through Seattle will showcase the fascinating parallels between Ellie and Abby's crisscrossing journeys. You'll see just how close they come into running into each other, how their actions impact each other, and more.' Which, honestly, as a fan of the game, sounds kind of fun. It's just a different point of view on the story. Maybe the answer here is to only make this mode available after you beat the game the original way, something that doesn't seem to be in place but is recommended. 'While we of course recommend players still new to the game to play through Part II's story as was originally developed, the team's hard work has paid off with a fascinating new way to enjoy this chapter,' Naughty Dog says. Do you think this new mode is in any way an answer to issues with the TV show? Does it bother you it exists? Or are you excited to actually give it a shot and see what new things you can learn? Let us know below. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
