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entertainmentTuesday, September 1, 2026

Tupac Verdict, D4vd Twist, and Onimusha's Mixed Reviews

Today's entertainment news is a strange mix of courtroom drama and game reviews. The Tupac murder conviction lands decades later, while singer D4vd's legal team suddenly quits. Meanwhile, Capcom's Onimusha revival gets praise for its combat but criticism for its length.

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Courtroom Dramas

Two very different legal stories dominate the day, one a long-awaited verdict, the other a sudden twist in an ongoing trial.

#01variety.comSep 1

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur's Murder

The guilty verdict for Keffe D in Tupac's murder is the closure many waited 30 years for. It also raises questions about how the case finally cracked.

by Steven J. Horowitz3 min readRead original

#02nbcnews.toSep 1

D4vd’s legal team abruptly withdraws; singer taps public defender for murder trial

D4vd ditching his private lawyers for public defenders this close to trial is a massive red flag. It could signal strategy, or it could signal trouble.

3 min readRead original

Game Reviews and News

Capcom's samurai return gets mixed reviews, while Konami teases a big stream and DC's slate stretches out.

#03www.polygon.comSep 1

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Capcom’s Samurai Epic Overstays Its Welcome

Polygon's review says the duels are great but the recycled content drags a 20-hour game. That's a real knock against Capcom's revival, even if the core combat lands.

#04www.nintendolife.comSep 1

Round Up: The Reviews For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Are In

Nintendo Life's 9/10 stands out against Polygon's critique, so the Switch 2 version might be the better way to play. Worth checking before you buy.

#05www.gematsu.comSep 1

Konami Press Start live stream set for September 3 featuring Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Rev. NOiR

Konami's September 3 stream is the first real look at Castlevania and Silent Hill in ages. The 30-minute format suggests they're ready to show something substantial.

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Turnstile: NEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONSpitchfork.com
A review of Turnstile's album "NEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONS," focusing on specific reworked tracks. The critic notes that while some pairings like Faye Webster's cover of "I Care" work well with a bossa nova-inflected style, others such as Julien Baker and Mustafa's take on "Time Is Ha
The Afghan Whigs: Soft Controlpitchfork.com
Grayson Haver Currin reviews the Afghan Whigs' album "Soft Control," noting that frontman Greg Dulli has evolved his band's sound from their shocking, soul-infused rock origins to a more refined style. The review contextualizes the band's history with Sub Pop and their influence
Xolo Maridueña on James Gunn Bringing Him Back for 'Superman' Sequelvariety.com
Actor Xolo Maridueña reveals that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn personally called him while he was in Japan to confirm his return as Blue Beetle in the upcoming "Superman" sequel, titled "Man of Tomorrow." Maridueña shared the anecdote on the red carpet at the "Practical Magic 2"
Kacey Musgraves Honors ‘Supernova’ Dolly Parton and Covers ‘9 to 5’www.rollingstone.com
Kacey Musgraves paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton during her Middle of Nowhere Tour at Madison Square Garden, just a week after the country icon's death. Musgraves expressed her grief, stating she would "never be over it," and honored Parton as a "light" lost by the world
‘Obsession’ EP Sues Over Allegedly Being Scammed Out Of Promised Profits From High-Grossing Horror Hitdeadline.com
Executive producer Leonora Ann Darby has filed a breach of contract lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against two male producers, alleging they ripped her off from promised profits from the horror hit "Obsession." The complaint details a seven-year pattern of unequal treatmen
The Callous Daoboys deliver video for new track “Watching Us Kiss”metalnerd.net
The Callous Daoboys have released a music video for their new track "Watching Us Kiss." The band described the song as an answer to listeners' questions, encouraging them to return to music.