Asami Yaguchi, Voice of Kuchipatchi, Dies
Asami Yaguchi, voice of Kuchipatchi in Tamagotchi!, has died, her agency Kenyu Office said.
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Netflix October 2026 schedule: East of Eden, Diplomat season 4, Matthew Perry doc
Netflix will premiere Zoe Kazan’s *East of Eden* adaptation, new seasons of *The Diplomat* and *Nobody Wants This*, and a Matthew Perry documentary in October.
Taylor Swift sets Patient Zero, adds four-song Encore
Taylor Swift announced “Patient Zero” alongside a four-song deluxe edition of The Life of a Showgirl.
Charles Spencer publishes Diana memoir 'Swan Song' with claims
Charles Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana accuses King Charles III of callousness and recounts conflicts inside the royal family.
Yuki Kurihara wins Asian Games Puyo Puyo gold
Japan's Yuki Kurihara beat South Korea's Kang Dong-shin in the Puyo Puyo Champions final at the 2026 Asian Games.
Hayden Panettiere death ruled accidental fentanyl overdose
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and several other drugs.
Carly Rae Jepsen releases 24-track double album Day and Night
Jepsen's sixth album splits into sunlit folk-pop and after-hours synth songs, shaped by her recent marriage and first child.
Miley drops last name, Bass Persuades album arrives Sept 18
Miley Cyrus dropped her surname alongside her new single, which struggles on Spotify but ranks high on iTunes.
Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29 as free upgrade
CD Projekt Red's overhauled version of the 2015 RPG arrives on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2. It is free for most current owners, and includes the first two expansions.
Dolly Parton dies at 80; family announces her death
Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80 after a six-decade career in country music and philanthropy. Her family confirmed the news.
Black Mirror Season 8 Starts Production, No Launch Date Set
Production on Black Mirror season 8 is underway, though no release date is set. Charlie Brooker returns to write and executive produce.
Fortnite Sprite Spree Week adds daily Power Hours until Aug 20
Fortnite Sprite Spree Week runs Aug 14–19 with daily Power Hours and faster Sprite leveling. It's the final chance to complete Chapter 7 Season 3 collections before Season 4: Override launches Aug 20.
Okazaki Sae, Sasaki Nozomi Start Miso Soup Club on Set
Actors Okazaki Sae and Sasaki Nozomi brought homemade miso soup to the Nippon TV drama Confession: 25-Year Secret, and fans want to join the club.
