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LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points.

ALSO: GTA V Enhanced Edition Arrives on PC, IYO SKY v Bianca Belair for the Women’s World Championship is set for WrestleMania 41

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John White
March 05, 2025

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TRENDING THIS WEEK

In the Spotlight: Must-Read This Week

GTA V Enhanced Edition Arrives on PC

Rockstar Games has officially released the Enhanced Edition of Grand Theft Auto V for PC, bringing next-gen upgrades like ray-traced lighting, improved frame rates, faster loading times, and support for NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AMD FSR3. The update also includes new content for GTA Online, but players on different versions won’t be able to join the same sessions.

'Daredevil: Born Again' Unveils Stunning Opening Credits

Marvel has officially released the opening credits for 'Daredevil: Born Again,' coinciding with the premiere of its first two episodes on Disney+. The sequence begins with Matt Murdock discarding his helmet, transitioning into a haunting montage that features imagery of Daredevil, Kingpin, and other significant symbols crumbling and reforming into a statue of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. The score, composed by The Newton Brothers, draws inspiration from John Paesano's music for the original series, while establishing its own distinct identity.

David Arquette Returns as Dewey in 'Scream 7'

David Arquette is set to reprise his role as Dewey Riley in Scream 7, despite the character’s death in the 2022 film. This unexpected comeback follows the return of Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley, whose characters also met their demise in previous installments. With original Scream writer Kevin Williamson directing, the film is scheduled to release on February 27, 2026.

POP CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS

Music

  • Billboard names ‘New Woman’ as the best song on LISA’s album ‘Alter Ego.’

  • Tracklist for Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s collab album ‘I Said I Love You First’:

    1. I Said I Love You First

    2. Younger And Hotter Than Me

    3. Call Me When You Break Up

    4. Ojos Tristes

    5. Don’t Wanna Cry

    6. Sunset Blvd

    7. Cowboy

    8. Bluest Flame

    9. How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten

    10. Do You Wanna Be Perfect

    11. You Said You Were Sorry

    12. I Can’t Get Enough

    13. Don’t Take It Personally

    14. Scared Of Loving You

Entertainment

  • First trailer for Guy Ritchie’s new crime series ‘MOBLAND’, starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren & Paddy Considine

    Premiering March 30 on Paramount+

  • ‘ANORA’ led the 2025 Oscars with 5 wins.

    • Best Editing

    • Best Picture

    • Best Actress

    • Best Director

    • Best Original Screenplay

Sports

  • LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points.

  • IYO SKY v Bianca Belair for the Women’s World Championship is set for WrestleMania 41.

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