Olivia Rodrigo joins Fortnite as her new album hits No. 1 on Billboard 200
Olivia Rodrigo has joined Fortnite's battle royale island as Epic Games' latest celebrity addition. Her third album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with the biggest solo-artist launch of the year. Players can earn free cosmetics by visiting her in-game character, with additional items available for purchase in the item shop.
Popstar Olivia Rodrigo is joining Fortnite today, as the latest celebrity addition to Epic Games' battle royale. Rodrigo's addition to Fortnite follow the launch of her third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which charted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the biggest launch by a solo artist this year.Known for tunes such as Drivers License, Good 4 U, Vampire and Drop Dead, Rodrigo began her career as a child actor on Disney series such as High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, before switching to pop and scooping three Grammy Awards, as well as headlining Glastonbury Festival last year. Now, Rodrigo can be found on Fortnite's battle royale Island, and in its lucrative item shop at its next refresh.On the Island, you can earn a couple of freebie cosmetics just by dropping by where her in-game character is located. In the shop, you can purchase two skins featuring outfits inspired by her appearance in various musical videos, emotes, and Jam Tracks to play in the game's Rock Band-inspired Festival mode.Rodrigo's appearance in Fortnite follows numerous other musical icons such as Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter. Who will join Fortnite next? Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
Both Citizen Sleeper (2022) and its 2025 sequel Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The sci-fi RPGs feature tabletop-inspired mechanics and emotionally driven storytelling set in space, and are widely regarded among the best RPGs in recent years.
The people yearn for games set in space. Perhaps we are all just looking for something to fill the massive void left in our hearts by the continued absence of Mass Effect. Yet the perfect replacement already exists. In fact, it even has a sequel! Both 2022's Citizen Sleeper and 2025's Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector boast some of the best sci-fi stories in games, with a focus on deeply emotional storytelling and tabletop-inspired mechanics. As of today, both games are now available on Nintendo Switch 2, giving players the perfect excuse to enjoy a double-feature of space-faring adventure.
Lizzy Caplan has been cast in FX's upcoming "Far Cry" TV series alongside Rob Mac, who is also set to star. The series was first announced in November 2025 and is being created by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac. Plot and character details have not yet been revealed.
Devastating earthquakes in Venezuela are putting pressure on President Trump's recently touted alliance with the country. Trump had previously boasted about the success of an armed intervention in Venezuela. The natural disaster raises questions about whether U.S. rhetoric will be matched with meaningful disaster relief.
Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis, scheduled for Saturday in Greece, has been called off according to federal court records filed Thursday. No reason for the cancellation was provided in the court documents.
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Polish radar image analysis technology is becoming a global benchmark in the field of intelligence, with armies and research institutes from Germany to Japan and the Persian Gulf adopting it. The technology is positioning Poland as a key player in the international defence and intelligence sector.
Donna Ockenden published a 400-page report cataloguing catastrophic maternity care failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, including the death of baby Harriet Hawkins in 2016 and a subsequent cover-up. The review also identifies trust-wide problems with staffing, culture and leadership, as well as wider NHS flaws around political pressure on management. The report sets out around 100 action points and calls for urgent government response.
Families are right to be angry about devastating care failures in Nottingham. Ministers must respond fastThe painful familiarity of key themes in Donna Ockenden’s review of maternity care failures must not detract from the urgency around this issue. The 400-page report published on Wednesday is a shocking catalogue of what went wrong at Nottingham university hospitals NHS trust. Its contents range from a excruciating case study of the errors leading to the death of baby Harriet Hawkins in 2016 – and the cover-up that followed – to trust-wide problems with staffing, culture and leadership. It also highlights flaws in the wider NHS, citing the finding of the 2022 Messenger review that political pressure can lead bosses “to look upwards to furnish the needs of the hierarchy rather than downwards to the needs of the service-user”.Given its around 100 action points, implementation is a daunting prospect. Next week, Valerie Amos will add to these, and the more than 700 recommendations of earlier reports, with her own investigation of maternity care in England. Wes Streeting had pledged to chair a new taskforce and his resignation as health secretary alarmed campaigners. Whoever ends up in charge, a commitment to maternity care improvement must be non-negotiable, and firmly grounded in practicalities. The review points to a damaging split between strategy and operations in Nottingham. NHS England must avoid replicating this. Continue reading...
Cargo trousers are back in a softer, more refined version — featuring lightweight fabric, a relaxed leg and understated pockets. They combine the comfort of sweatpants with the style of wide-leg tailored trousers. They work best styled with a crop top or a blazer.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 earbuds don't excel in any single standout feature, but offer a well-rounded balance of quality suited to everyday users. The reviewer considers them a near-ideal choice for regular listeners. The model has not yet launched in Poland.
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced Thursday that her ovarian cancer has recurred. The treatment she is undergoing will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert had previously spoken publicly about her cancer battles.
Canada has secured the right to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest after its public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada was granted full membership in the European Broadcasting Union. Eurovision is the competition that launched the international career of Canadian star Celine Dion.
Ukraine and its European allies gathered in Gdansk to encourage investment in Kyiv's post-war recovery, with the first tranche of an EU loan already disbursed and more deals on the table. Relations between Poland and Ukraine remain strained over an unresolved dispute rooted in World War II history, though both sides are working to smooth over tensions at the forum.
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Polestar will be barred from selling its electric vehicles in the US from model year 2027 onwards. The federal government denied the company's request for authorisation under a new rule that bans vehicles containing Chinese software. The Swedish-Chinese EV maker announced its withdrawal from the US market following the decision.
Tennis legend and former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert has announced that her cancer has returned for a third time. She described the disease as "relentless." No details about her treatment plan or prognosis were provided.
TV presenter Izabella Krzan posted a holiday photo on Instagram showing her posing by the water in a minimalist bikini in a bold, sunny yellow. The colour is one of the leading trends in summer beachwear fashion this season. Krzan once again demonstrated her ease with current style trends.
Microsoft has raised the prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles by more than $100, marking the second price hike in less than a year. The company also announced it is discontinuing the 2 TB model. The increases come as Microsoft is undergoing a significant round of layoffs.
Korona Kielce have officially confirmed that 35-year-old midfielder Nono has signed a new contract with the club. The announcement is significant for the club's supporters, though the duration and financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
HBO has announced an eight-part documentary series about Jay-Z, set to premiere in the fall. Legendary music producer Rick Rubin will direct the project. No further details about the series' content have been disclosed.
Staff at the US National Park Service have reportedly been ordered not to publicly confirm deaths or injuries from incidents in national parks. A spokesperson for the Interior Department defended the new guidance, saying it creates "a more consistent approach" to incident communications.
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