Originally based on a popular book, this is the first in a trilogy that has collectively sold over 12 million copies (with The Housemaid’s Secret alone selling four million). It’s been translated into 40 languages, spent 65 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and continues to be popular, and won the 2023 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Thriller. The author, Frieda McFadden, released the third book in the series, The Housemaid Is Watching, in 2024.
The actor from Sinners, who happens to share a name with Michael Jordan, has said it wasn’t easy growing up with the same name as such a famous athlete. He admitted that being constantly compared to the NBA legend led to bullying and became a significant issue for him as a child.
The Entertainment Software Association reports that the typical gamer in 2025 will be 36 years old, and is likely to be female. The gaming community, once thought to be mostly male, is now much more representative of the overall U.S. population. While men still make up a slightly larger portion of gamers (around 52% compared to 47%), the gap is closing. Just 1% of respondents didn’t answer the gender question. Decades ago, the player base was heavily skewed towards men (about 70/30), but that’s no longer the case.
From the Teen Titans to GEN 13, here are the best teenage superhero teams in DC Comics.
In the DC Universe, Batman and Superman are consistently highlighted, forming the core of its popularity. While Batman receives ongoing attention and Superman had a big push last year, Wonder Woman hasn’t gotten the same level of focus. She hasn’t headlined many comics or major storylines recently. With Superman set to receive significant attention in 2025, it’s time for DC Comics to give Wonder Woman, another of its most important characters, a similar boost.
With the final season of Stranger Things now out, it’s a good time to revisit the show’s production. While many happy accidents contributed to its popularity, creators Matt and Ross Duffer have also shared some decisions they regret. Here are eleven surprising facts about how the show came to be, from the initial casting and writing process to pitching the idea back in 2015.
Core Keeper first became available in early access in 2022, and officially launched in August 2024. The full release brought the pixel-art survival and base-building game to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. You can play with up to 8 friends, regardless of which platform they’re on, thanks to full cross-play. It’s a really great game that doesn’t get enough attention, and its addition to PS Plus Essential is a perfect reason to try it out.
It looked like Black Clover was heading towards its conclusion with updates planned through 2025, and now it appears the manga will indeed end with the Spring or Summer issues this year. As the series wraps up, fans are hoping to finally see a clear resolution to the long-standing rivalry between the two main characters, Asta and Yuno. They’ve fought together often, but haven’t had many direct clashes to determine who is stronger.
Occasionally, a game proves so popular that developers decide to release physical copies even after the initial launch, or they’ll partner with another company to do so. That’s exactly what’s happening now with a beloved action game from 2023.
Ellen DeGeneres, once famous for being a warm and friendly talk show host, received criticism following accusations of a negative and unpleasant workplace. Her show concluded in 2021 after almost 20 years, and she’s been living a more private life in Europe. However, a recent report in The Daily Mail, citing an unnamed source, suggests that DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are planning to return to the West Coast of the United States and settle back down there.