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Microsoft Explored Spinning Out Xbox and Making the Brand Easier to Sell

GamesRadar

June 13, 2026

Microsoft internally explored spinning out Xbox as a standalone subsidiary and making the gaming brand easier to sell, according to a report from The Information citing three people familiar with the discussions. Options reportedly included finding an outside business partner or restructuring Xbox similarly to how LinkedIn operates within the larger Microsoft corporation, though no formal buyers or partners were identified.

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Drake's Iceman is One Long Diss Track and Here's Every Target

Rolling Stone

On his new album "Iceman," Drake takes aim at a wide range of enemies and former allies, with Kendrick Lamar's shadow looming largest as Drake addresses the fallout from their 2024 feud, including alleged streaming manipulation and the ongoing UMG lawsuit.

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100 Years of the Opry, 250 Years of America, One Night at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall

The Grand Ole Opry is performing at Carnegie Hall on March 20, 2026, as part of the Hall's six-month festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary, while also marking the Opry's own centennial season.

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The Rare Van Gogh Print Hidden from the World in Wartime Iran

The Art Newspaper

The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art holds Iran's only Van Gogh, a rare 1882 lithograph titled "At Eternity's Gate," which passed through the hands of US Vice President Nelson Rockefeller before being purchased by the Shah of Iran's wife in 1975 for $65,000.

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Eric Barone Reflects on 10 Years of Stardew Valley

IGN

In a reflective 10th-anniversary interview, Eric Barone discusses his evolution from a solo "scrappy amateur" to the leader of a collaborative team managing a global phenomenon that has sold nearly 50 million copies.

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Microsoft Explored Spinning Out Xbox and Making the Brand Easier to Sell

Drake's Iceman is One Long Diss Track and Here's Every Target

100 Years of the Opry, 250 Years of America, One Night at Carnegie Hall

The Rare Van Gogh Print Hidden from the World in Wartime Iran

Eric Barone Reflects on 10 Years of Stardew Valley

The Immortal Blockbuster How GTA V Hit 225 Million Sales

Meta's Controversial Use of Pirated Books for AI Training

Hollywood Studios Face Backlash Over AI Contract Demands

Modretro Launches the Chromatic: a Modern Tribute to Classic Game Boy Gaming

Thomas Bangalter's New Chapter: from Daft Punk to Orchestral Music