On Aug. 22, saxophonist-flutist Karl Denson brings his genre-bending outfit, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, to Wally’s on Hampton Beach. Best known for sharing stages with rock titans from the Rolling Stones to Lenny Kravitz, Denson now turns a seaside club into his latest launchpad.

Erste Group analyst Hans Engel has upgraded Micron Technology to Buy after the memory-chip maker issued a surprisingly upbeat fourth-quarter outlook. Engel says the stronger guidance signals “a significantly better development than previously expected,” adding fresh momentum to a stock already riding Wall Street’s AI wave.

Tom Cruise says the biplane sequence in Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning “almost broke” his back. In newly released digital commentary, the 63-year-old actor details hanging from the aircraft and the life-altering injury he narrowly avoided.

NBA sharpshooter Klay Thompson is giving high praise to an unexpected culinary pairing—spaghetti with fried catfish—cooked by rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Calling it “my favorite meal,” the Dallas Maverick hints the dish could power his next pre-game routine.

World of Tanks is marking its fifteenth birthday with what Wargaming calls the “biggest update ever.” Dubbed World of Tanks 2.0, the overhaul arrives September 3, introducing Tier XI vehicles, gameplay tweaks and more to the long-running multiplayer hit.

Times Square will briefly trade traffic for show tunes when Broadway Week stages a no-cost concert on Sunday, Sept. 7. For 90 minutes, performers from 23 current Broadway productions will turn the crossroads of the world into an open-air theater.

A brief report from tech outlet Notebookcheck says fresh information on the next Tomb Raider game points to a release “in the near future.” The hint has already set off a wave of excitement among fans eager for Lara Croft’s return.

R&B singer YK Osiris has set social media buzzing with a confident prediction: he says his career is about to soar and that he will ultimately become the genre’s biggest star. The bold proclamation, first reported by Hot New Hip Hop, has drawn a mix of curiosity and skepticism online.

BetMGM has teamed up with AGS to launch an exclusive online version of the popular slot franchise “Rakin’ Bacon!” The game is now live for players in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia through BetMGM’s digital platform.

Cynthia Erivo will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 18th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film. The honor, Deadline notes, often foreshadows Oscar attention and arrives as final-round Emmy voting heads toward its August 27 deadline.

Door Engineering has unveiled the FF70 Hurricane Door, a four-fold system certified to withstand pressures up to 65 PSF. Announced from Mankato, Minn., the rigorously tested door is aimed at facilities that face the most demanding storm conditions.

Snapmaker’s U1 printer delivers four-material capability, multi-color output and high-speed performance while trimming waste and cost. Early testing from TechRadar positions the machine as an affordable step-change for desktop manufacturing.

Tim Burton’s next movie marks his first return to animation since the 1980s, ending a 41-year drought that followed a string of recent misfires. ComicBook.com reports that the move could signal a creative resurgence for the director behind Dark Shadows and Dumbo.

Databricks is raising a Series K round that values the data-and-AI company at more than US$100 billion. The fresh capital will bankroll its artificial-intelligence roadmap—highlighted by Agent Bricks and Lakebase—and support worldwide expansion of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.

Gamesradar+ has switched on a dedicated, real-time feed for Gamescom 2025, promising nonstop news, previews, and features as the event unfolds. The hub, curated by editor Josh West, aims to collect every headline in one place for gaming and entertainment fans.

For a brief spell, Steam users can lock in lifetime access to a platform game packed with 81 levels—without spending a cent. The offer vanishes after the promotion window closes, when the title reverts to its regular price.

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has ordered online-casino supplier Evolution to pay a $12,000 penalty after regulators flagged four dealer and game mistakes inside the company’s live-dealer studios. Interim DGE director Mary Jo Flaherty called the missteps “impermissible” in a letter released earlier this month, underscoring the state’s strict oversight of interactive gambling operations.

Country star Keith Urban is putting his name behind a new pathway for emerging talent. Teaming with the Tamworth Country Music Festival, he has unveiled the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship to help cultivate the next generation of country performers.

Atour Lifestyle Holdings is set to report its second-quarter results before the opening bell on Tuesday, August 26. Wall Street is looking for earnings of $0.41 per share on revenue of about $326 million, and the stock recently opened at $34.87 as investors position themselves ahead of the announcement.

Martin Scorsese once vowed to “get a gun” when studio executives pressed him to tone down Taxi Driver’s violence, according to a new Apple TV+ documentary. The anecdote, reported by Daily Express US, sheds light on the combustible clash between a director’s vision and corporate caution.

OpenAI has introduced “Go,” a new subscription tier for ChatGPT users in India. Priced at ₹399 a month, the plan is being promoted as the company’s most affordable paid option to date.