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'Fortnite Battle Royale': Playground mode will return; good practice model

Playground V2 will bring improvements to 'Fortnite Battle Royale.' [Image Credit: Epic Games]

Many 'Fortnite' players have enjoyed Playground limited-time game mode, and the game developer will bring it back; may be permanent mode.

Asmir Pekmic

Gaming

‘Fortnite’: Gifting API updated, players discovering how to get China exclusive cosmetics

Four of the upcoming cosmetics will be China exclusives. - [FireMonkey / YouTube screencap]

Data miners have noticed that the API for the rumored gifting feature in ‘Fortnite’ got some new updates.

Erwin Cruz

Showbiz & Tv

San Diego Comic-Con 2018: ‘Breaking Bad’ reunion; ‘The Predator’ trailer released

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad,’ the cast of the show was at this year’s Comic-Con, last night. [via titi64/Flickr]

At the ‘Breaking Bad’ reunion creator, Vince Gilligan, ended crossover speculation.

Anthony Zepperi

Lifestyle

‘The Magic School Bus’: Inventor Esther Novis discusses working with the Netflix show

Esther Novis invents educational science kits inspired by 'The Magic School Bus' TV show. / Image via Esther Novis, used with permission.

Toy inventor Esther Novis discusses creating educational science kits inspired by the iconic TV show.

Meagan Meehan

Tech

Latest video unveiled two new UMIDIGI One and One Pro compact flagship smartphones

UMIDIGI introduced their new UMIDIGI One|One Pro - Image credit - UMIDIGI | YouTube

The Chinese-based brand featured the specs in its video. UMIDIGI is also recruiting 10 global trial users for the UMIDIGI One.

Anthony Carranza

Sports

Kevin Durant comments on LeBron James’ move

LeBron James and Lonzo Ball. - [slamvisuals / Instagram]

After LeBron James chose to sign with the Lakers, Warriors star Kevin Durant praised him.

Vahan Shakhpazyan

Curiosities

A new 'Rick and Morty' promo is out, and it might have secret messages

Are there secret messages in the new 'Rick and Morty' promo? [Adult Swim -YouTube]

Fans are sure that there’s something hidden in the video, they just can’t agree on what.

Ankur Chopra

Sports

'NBA 2K19' begins releasing ratings for players, including LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard

Seven players have had their ratings revealed, with many more sure to come in the next few weeks.

Ken Kluska

Sports

Dennis Rodman plans to take Kanye West with him to North Korea next time

Dennis Rodman in 2017 (Image courtesy – GabboT, Wikimedia Commons)

The retired NBA star Dennis Rodman is a friend of Kim Jong-un and plans to take Kanye West with him on the next visit to North Korea.

Prabir Ghose

Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers Rumors: End of current roster discussed on 'Get Up'

Le'Veon Bell interview. - [The Rich Eisen Show / YouTube screencap]

The Steelers might be at the end of their run in the AFC North during the 2018 NFL season.

Ryan C. Devault

Sports

NFL great Darrelle Revis announces retirement

Darrelle Revis with New York Jets. - [Official LoyalJetFans / YouTube screencap]

The cornerback officially announced the end of his career in the league on July 18.

Andreas Fanos

Curiosities

AMC fights back against MoviePass with joint effort from Facebook

AMC is fighting back against MoviePass. - [Vrysxy / Wikimedia Commons]

Facebook will soon allow users to purchase AMC movie tickets on the social media platform.

Lawrence Lease

Showbiz & Tv

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Saved: Series to return with brand new episodes

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' has been saved and will get a final season with 12 new episodes. - [Star Wars / YouTube screencap]

The hit animated series will be revived, according to major news from San Diego Comic-Con.

Matthew Couden

Showbiz & Tv

‘Fortnite: Battle Royale' Data Mined Leaks: Gifting option could soon become available

‘Fortnite: Battle Royale' leaks: Gifting option soon to be made available. Image credit:Fortnite/YouTube screenshot

YouTuber Lispy Jimmy suggested he has the line on the reality coming by July 24 as part of the birthday celebrations.

Sam

Showbiz & Tv

Jessa Duggar Seewald explains to fan why her son isn't potty trained

People give the 'Counting On' star a hard time all the time and she is speaking out. According to Jessa, her son is not ready yet.

Mandy Robinson

Sports

LeBron James: Miami Heat beat writer claims Beasley used to beat James one on one

LeBron James watches a Lakers Summer League game. [NBA - YouTube]

It's hard to imagine the best player in the world being beaten one on one, let alone by a player like Michael Beasley.

Evan Morgan

Showbiz & Tv

'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' movie details surface online

'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' details surfaced online. - [Geekdom101 / YouTube screencap]

Broly will also serve as the main character in the new 'DBS' installment.

Sam

Showbiz & Tv

Michelle Obama and Sasha went to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s concert in Paris

Beyoncé Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series in Central Park, Manhattan NYC (Image courtesy – Asterio Tecson, Wikimedia Commons)

Former First Lady Michelle Obama loves dancing and went to Beyoncé and Jay-Zs concert ‘On the Run II’ tour in Paris.

Prabir Ghose

Lifestyle

Kilauea volcano hurls a lava ball, strikes a tourist boat and injures 23 in Hawaii

Lava entering sea – Big Island of Hawaii (Image courtesy – Jennifer Williams, Wikimedia Commons)

Tourists in a sightseeing boat had a narrow escape when the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii exploded and a ball of lava fell on the boat.

Prabir Ghose

Opinion

Trump's Helsinki press conference with Putin

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.

The president committed treason during his press conference with Putin, where he dismissed his own intelligence reports.

Kevin Mcclarty

Showbiz & Tv

'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' SDCC 2018 trailer shows Broly's legendary Saiyan form

Broly goes berserk in the new trailer. [image source: IGN/YouTube screenshot]

Broly goes all-out against Goku, plus Vegeta also gets in some fighting and we see Golden Freeza in new trailer.

Saad Waseem

Showbiz & Tv

'Ball in the Family': Season 3, Episode 6 recap from July 15

LiAngelo Ball in action. - [Graham Hodges / Wikimedia Commons]

The Ball family arrives home from Lithuania and the brothers all get haircuts.

Reuben Gasee

Sports

Seattle Mariners rotation released for homestand

The Seattle Mariners play the Chicago White Sox on July 20. - [MLB / YouTube screencap]

The Mariners will play against the Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants at Safeco Field.

Ryan C. Devault

Showbiz & Tv

Farrah Abraham wants to wrestle WWE stars Alexa Bliss, Bella Twins, Hulk Hogan

Farrah Abraham already has a list of WWE stars she wants to go against in the ring. - [TMZ Sports / YouTube screencap]

With the 'Teen Mom' star heading into pro wrestling, now she's dropping names of who she wants to fight.

Matthew Couden

News

London: Harry and Meghan opened an exhibition of Nelson Mandela for his centenary

Prince Harry and Ms. Markle on a visit to Catalyst Inc. (Image courtesy – Northern Ireland Office, Wikimedia Commons)

This is the centenary year of Nelson Mandela and Harry, accompanied by Meghan, paid tribute at the Southbank Centre in London.

Prabir Ghose

Sports

NBA Rumors: Dwyane Wade could get "monster" deal to play for Xinjiang Flying Tigers

The Chinese basketball squad is trying to convince the NBA star to play overseas.

Matthew Couden

News

Donald Trump’s military parade will be held in Washington DC in November

American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in the Bastille Day military parade 2017 (Image courtesy - Dominique Pineiro, Wikimedia Commons)

There will be a military parade from the White House to the Capitol to mark the 100th anniversary of WWI, costing nearly $12 million.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Rumor: film could have Chameleon as 'Dimitri' character

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' will take place after 'Avengers 4' [Image Credit: Scopian01/YouTube ]

Deadline reported that Turkish-born actor, Numan Acar will join the cast of the 'Spider-Man' sequel and Feige comments on Holland's title leak.

THOGZ

News

MGM Resorts files lawsuit against the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay shooting victims

MGM Resorts files lawsuits against the victims of Las Vegas mass shooting [image source:CC0 Creative Commons/Pixabay]

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino which is owned by MGM was the scene of the infamous Stephen Paddock shooting last year.

jacqueline bowser

Sports

Evan Engram and two other New York Giants players make ESPN's 'under-25' lineup

Landon Collins finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2016. [Image Source: Wikipedia | Jeffrey Beall]

Saquon Barkley and Landon Collins also make the team of players under 25.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

Priyanka Chopra rumors increase; spotted hand-holding in London this week

Priyanka and Jonas together -Photo-( Image credit-Offscreen of Stars/Youtube.com

The Hollywood import from India and star of 'Baywatch' is spending a lot of time with Nick Jonas, a star much younger than her.

MG Singh

Showbiz & Tv

Kris Jenner was a demanding boss, 'wasn't easy to work for,' says former nanny

Kris Jenner was a perfectionist, according to a former nanny. - [Nicki Swift / YouTube screencap]

Pam Behan opens up about the Kardashians and how the famous matriarch wanted everything to be 'perfect.'

Coco Dollanganger

Showbiz & Tv

'Avengers 4' will have 'definitive ending,' according to Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige

Marvel's 'Avengers 4' movie will feature a 'definitive ending' to the storyline. - [First Trailer / YouTube screencap]

Expect the Avengers movies to come to a concrete conclusion with the 'Infinity War' sequel in 2019.

Matthew Couden

Showbiz & Tv

'Rugrats' coming back with a TV show reboot, movie

'Rugrats' characters. - [ColliderVideos channel / YouTube screencap]

One of the most iconic shows of the 90s is making a comeback with a TV show reboot, along with a film arriving in 2020.

Andreas Fanos

Sports

Rumors: San Antonio said to have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard to Toronto Raptors

A trade that will change the face of the NBA

In huge deal Spurs agree to trade Danny Green as well for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick according to league source

Anna Porter

Showbiz & Tv

'Aquaman' movie to cover Arthur Curry's origin story, Atlantis war against the human race

Jason Momoa will reprise his role as Arthur Curry in the live-action 'Aquaman' film. - [Emergency Awesome / YouTube screencap]

The set visit of the live-action 'Aquaman' reveals Arthur's backstory and Ocean Master's plans for Atlantis to wage war against humanity.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

Dolly Parton drops sequins, displays grace to Whitney Houston in Reese Witherspoon chat

Reese Witherspoon and Dolly Parton share a few sequins and appreciation for Whitney Houston during interview. - [Joong Kim / YouTube screencap]

Country music legend exudes her trademark class and sparkle while hosting the Oscar-winning actress.

Tresa Patterson

Showbiz & Tv

'Titans' official TV series trailer features Robin, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Raven

Robin assembles a team of outcast in the live-action 'Titans' TV series [Image Credit: IGN/YouTube screencap]

The official trailer of the live-action 'Teen Titans' TV series was shown at San the Diego Comic-Con 2018.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

Additional 'Venom' footage shown at Comic-Con 2018

Photo of Venom in new movie. - [Top Ten Nerd Channel / YouTube screencap]

The movie set to arrive on October 5 gave fans a glimpse into what the film will bring, with some big surprises.

Andreas Fanos

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