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A new study confirms what a lot of women already figured out the hard way: men who do something—anything—are more appealing than men who just talk about their feelings. Published in Evolutionary Psychological Science, the research followed over 500 heterosexual adults in China and compared their reactions to romantic gestures. Specifically, it measured how participants […] The post Stop Complimenting Your Girlfriend. Do This Instead. appeared first on VICE.
Most guests show up to weddings expecting tears, toasts, and an open bar. But wedding photographers see a side of the couples that family members and friends don’t see. With hours of front-row access to body language, awkward dynamics, and behind-the-scenes meltdowns, photographers often witness a version of the couple that the rest of the […] The post 4 Wedding Day Red Flags That Mean You’re Headed for Divorce appeared first on VICE.
For 16 years, a German teacher has stayed home on full salary, skipping work but not payday. Now, after finally being asked to prove she’s sick, she’s taken legal action against her employer. The teacher, who has not been publicly named, worked at a vocational college in Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia. Or at least she used […] The post This Teacher’s Been on Sick Leave for 16 Years—Now She’s Suing for Being Asked to Prove It appeared first on VICE.
I’ll be honest: I hate the word “toxic.” I think it’s a shameful term to describe human behaviors that often derive from either immense pain and trauma or a genuine misunderstanding of our own wants and needs. That being said, just because you can pinpoint why you’re acting a certain way doesn’t mean you’re not […] The post 7 Signs You’re the Toxic One in Your Relationship appeared first on VICE.
We are entering a powerful yet chaotic period this month, known as the Eclipse Corridor. If you’re into astrology, you might already know that eclipse season brings heightened energy and emotional growth—but often at the expense of some relationships and comforts you’ve outgrown. “An eclipse corridor is the time between a solar and a lunar […] The post 4 Zodiac Signs That Can Expect Extra Chaos From the Eclipse Corridor appeared first on VICE.
This upcoming week, we officially enter the Eclipse Corridor, an energetically intense period of deep reflection, unavoidable transformations, and fated interactions. According to Tetiana Tsvil, an astrologer at spiritual guidance platform Nebula, “The Eclipse Corridor is a two-week window marked by powerful and irreversible changes.” From September 7 to September 21, these weeks will lay […] The post How to Navigate the Coming Eclipse Season Without Ruining Your Life appeared first on VICE.
I was so excited to see EA throw their hat back in the basketball ring. As a proud founding member of the “Live Hive,” I wanted to see them build on NBA Live 19. Knowing they would likely never return to professional baseball, this seemed the best way to do it. And then, thanks to […] The post 2K Confirms College Basketball Game in the Works Following EA’s Exit appeared first on VICE.
It’s not an uncommon occurrence for me to see something in gaming that makes me stop and question why I continue to live on this planet. It is, however, very rare that I see something in gaming and think to myself, “Why don’t we just nuke the entire universe?” So, when this story slid across […] The post Some Guy in Long Island Just Sold $2 Million in Fake Nintendo Products appeared first on VICE.
AJ Lee lit up the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois for WWE SmackDown. It’s been a decade since the former three-time Divas Champion has been inside of a WWE ring. Following her husband CM Punk quitting in 2014, she opted to retire from in-ring competition after WrestleMania 31. It was a bit of a detriment […] The post AJ Lee Makes Shocking Return to WWE After 10 Years appeared first on VICE.
Happy New Music Friday! I feel like this week’s roster is pretty eclectic, from indie darlings to hardcore heavyweights and a couple of things in between. So let’s take a look… “Loser” – Tame Impala Look, I probably don’t have to convince you to listen to new Tame Impala music, but let me try. The […] The post New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need Hear This Week (9/5) appeared first on VICE.
Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs release on streaming services. From Soundcloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on Spotify and Apple Music, it’s a lot to take in. Additionally, some of the tracks aren’t nearly as good as it should be. Who wants to waste their time sifting through records in […] The post 3 New Hip-Hop & R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (9/5/25) appeared first on VICE.
I’ve fallen head over heels. Not for a person, but for this delightful Cupid’s Kush THCa Flower from Mood. It tastes like berries and cream and hits like a Valentine’s school crush. Whether you want to unlock the hopeless romantic within you or indulge in a berrylicious high, just sit back and let Cupid’s arrow […] The post Get Swept Off Your Feet by Cupid’s Favorite THCa Flower appeared first on VICE.
It feels like Rematch fans have been on pins and needles for the longest time. While Sloclap’s soccer game has been well-received, we’ve all been waiting for one major addition to the game: Crossplay. I mean, I’ve also been waiting for some single-player mode. But crossplay is the big thing here. And after a quick […] The post After a Brief Delay, the Rematch Cross-Play Update Is Finally Here appeared first on VICE.
A new clinical trial led by Saarland University researchers suggests that azelastine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) allergy nasal sprays, can cut COVID-19 infections by a staggering 70 percent. That’s news that comes not a moment too soon. The FDA is expected to limit access to COVID-19 vaccines this fall. Even though cold and flu season […] The post Can This Everyday Nasal Spray Really Protect You from COVID? appeared first on VICE.
Back in late July, I shared the story of Neil Hopper with you. Hopper is a highly respected vascular surgeon from Cornwall, England, despite needing both of his legs amputated after they had rotted away due to sepsis. He was something of a popular public figure in England—one of those inspirational everyday heroes that nations love […] The post Surgeon Jailed After Amputating His Own Legs on Purpose for Sexual Fetish appeared first on VICE.
A Ubisoft employee just revealed how Nintendo Switch 2 Game Cards can actually hurt some games’ performance. The developer explained that the handheld console’s cartridges are so limiting that they were forced to put Star Wars Outlaws on a Game-Key Card instead. Star Wars Outlaws Is Game-Key Card Only Because Switch 2 Cards Hurt Performance […] The post Ubisoft Reveals How Nintendo Switch 2 Cards Are Hurting Game Performance appeared first on VICE.
After teasing fans with a possible collaboration last week, Amy Lee, Poppy, and Courtney LaPlante have released a single together. “End Of You” arrives alongside a stunning music video featuring the three leading ladies of hardcore in a high-production hostage situation. The video finds Lee, Poppy, and LaPlante at the mercy of a faceless man, […] The post Amy Lee, Poppy, and Courtney LaPlante Drop Stunning Collab “End Of You” appeared first on VICE.
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be held this weekend, and the big show will feature a tribute to late heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne, as performed by Yungblud. Over on Instagram, Yungblud shared the news alongside a photo of himself and Ozzy, writing in part: “I’ll try my best to do you proud […] The post Yungblud and Aerosmith Tapped for Ozzy Osbourne Tribute at the 2025 MTV Music Video Awards appeared first on VICE.
You don’t need the beach to take a mini vacation. With the Joy Organics Mood Gummies in beach flavors, you can enjoy beach vibes in every bite and sink into that same relaxed and serene state. Feel like you’re lounging in a beach chair with toes tucked into the sand, even if you’re chained to […] The post Take a Bite of the Beach With These THC Gummies appeared first on VICE.
Los Angeles rockers Beauty School Dropout just released their debut album, “Where Did All the Butterflies Go?” The post Beauty School Dropout Talks Debut Album, the Blink-182 Deep Cut That Cuts Deep, and John Travolta Movies (Exclusive) appeared first on VICE.
Julia Wolf has a 'Twilight' obsession, a nostalgic teenage aesthetic, vulnerable songwriting without being cringe, and a new album. The post Who Is Julia Wolf? The ‘Twilight’ Obsessed Indie-Pop Girly With Heavy Metal Caroline Polachek Vibes appeared first on VICE.
Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell once said that he is "not trying to communicate to anybody" through his music. The post ‘It Doesn’t Mean Anything to Me’: Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell’s Paradoxical Approach To Songwriting appeared first on VICE.
Fans have been speculating where John Cena’s last WWE match will be, and it doesn’t seem like the West Newbury, Massachusetts born wrestler will retire in Boston, after all. WWE has announced two new appearances for the 17-time World Champion, advertised as his “final appearances” in Boston and New York City. According to a press […] The post John Cena’s Last Match Won’t Be in Boston After All appeared first on VICE.
You may recall a story from a few weeks ago, when Walmart recalled some Great Value frozen shrimp due to concerns that they might be contaminated with radiation. There’s a minor update on that—one that doesn’t have much to do with the irradiated shrimp themselves as much as it is one, possibly unwell, senator’s got […] The post Louisiana Senator Warns Eating Walmart’s Radioactive Shrimp Could Turn You into an Alien appeared first on VICE.
A new Pokémon Legends Z-A leak claims that a popular Hoenn Legendary Pokémon will make its return in the open-world RPG. However, the epic Mega Evolution might actually be locked behind paid PLZA DLC. Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Rayquaza Leaked, But Is It Real? Fans of Ruby & Sapphire were sent into a frenzy when […] The post Pokémon Legends Z-A Leak Claims Popular Legendary Might Be Paid DLC appeared first on VICE.
Would you still take Denzel Washington to still be a hip-hop head today? Most people tend to reach a certain age and lose their curiosity for music. After a while, they feel like they compile enough music to live with for the rest of their lives. Anything else is new and confusing and not worth […] The post Denzel Washington Names His Favorite Hip-Hop Artists—Past and Present appeared first on VICE.
There are plenty of things you expect to see in someone’s hair. Barrettes. Scrunchies. Maybe a pencil. A full pair of women’s panties? Less common. But JennyFax—Tokyo’s most dreamlike, no-notes-weird fashion brand—has decided that underwear belongs on your head. Not in a sexy way, not in a dare-at-a-bachelorette-party way, but in the “let’s glue a […] The post This Fashion Brand Is Turning Women’s Underwear into Expensive Hair Bows appeared first on VICE.
Although Hollow Knight Silksong is already a major financial success, players are struggling with two of the game’s new features. The mechanics are so punishingly difficult that some fans of the series are having to quit the RPG early. Hollow Knight Silksong Players Are Struggling With These Game Mechanics Hollow Knight Silksong is crushingly difficult. […] The post Hollow Knight Silksong Has Two New Features Players Really Hate appeared first on VICE.
Some voices just sound like they know what they’re talking about. Others sound like they’re about to sell you a used car with no engine. It’s not always fair, but we’ve all made snap judgments based on how someone speaks. A new analysis by BetUS Casino tried to quantify which American accents people trust the […] The post The 5 Most (and Least) Trustworthy American Accents appeared first on VICE.
Archaeologists digging on a windswept plateau in Sardinia have uncovered something that sounds suspiciously adorable: three hidden “fairy houses” carved into solid rock. Despite the whimsical name, these underground chambers were tombs, built more than 5,000 years ago by people who clearly took death (and ritual) very seriously. The discovery brings the total number of […] The post Archaeologists Just Found 5,000-Year-Old ‘Fairy Houses’ on a Remote Island appeared first on VICE.
A new report claims that legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg wanted to make a Call of Duty movie. However, the leak also revealed the surprising reason Activision and Microsoft scrapped the CoD film project. Steven Spielberg’s Call of Duty Film Fumbled by Activision If you are reading this headline and doing a double-take, I get it. […] The post Steven Spielberg’s Call of Duty Movie Ruined by Activision, Leak Claims appeared first on VICE.
In 2023, two Arizona rattlesnakes died while underground, cooked to death in their burrows. These are creatures evolutionarily suited to survive extreme heat. Mike Cardwell, a rattlesnake researcher who spoke with AZCentral about Arizona’s recent extreme heat that’s killing off animals that should be able to survive it, had never seen snakes die underground due to the […] The post Arizona’s Heat Is So Extreme Even Rattlesnakes and Cacti Are Struggling appeared first on VICE.
There’s a lot of blame to go around in a story like this. You can place plenty of blame on the ridiculous anti-birth control TikTok and Instagram influencers who are convincing young women that birth control is “disconnecting you from your true self.” You can also place some blame on the women who don’t have […] The post Women Are Getting Accidentally Pregnant Thanks to Anti-Birth Control Influencers appeared first on VICE.
Happy Friday! We’ve officially made it to the weekend, which means in two days, we will have a bright full moon in the sky. We are still in the waxing gibbous moon phase today. However, since we’re mere days away from the full moon, you might notice it already appearing more like a circle than […] The post Current Moon Phase: September 5, 2025 appeared first on VICE.
Small shifts speak volumes, stargazer. Today invites steady movement, gentle recalibration, and real focus. The post Daily Horoscope: September 5, 2025 appeared first on VICE.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRINT & DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION? WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE DIGITAL-ONLY SUBSCRIPTION? 2025 sees the glorious return of VICE magazine to print, marking a new golden era of weird and wonderful reportage in a totally messed-up world. For the first time in six years, an elite team of our greatest writers and photographers […] The post Subscribe to VICE Magazine appeared first on VICE.
The heavy metal world has been reeling from the tragic death of ex-Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds, and a new police report details findings that indicate the musician was at fault in the accident. Hinds died on Aug. 20 after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51. Police said that Hinds was […] The post Brent Hinds Death: Ex-Mastodon Guitarist Was at Fault for Fatal Motorcycle Crash, Police Determine appeared first on VICE.
I’ve been looking forward to playing Star Wars Outlaws for a while. Less so when I found out about the stealth missions. And then the excitement increased when they made those changes. Of course, I have other things to take care of, so it’s just remained a game on my purchase list. But with it coming […] The post First Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay on Switch 2 Actually Looks Solid appeared first on VICE.
You might remember Luigi Mangione from the time that he (allegedly) killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, and everyone cheered. He pleaded not guilty in April, even though there is (allegedly) video of him doing it. If convicted, prosecutors will seek the death penalty. Anyway, that guy’s rather handsome face is being used to create AI-generated […] The post Shein Is Using an AI Luigi Mangione as a T-Shirt Model appeared first on VICE.
Roughly a week after cancelling their U.S. fall tour, Kneecap has announced they’ll be doing a guerrilla-style livestream show. In a new press release, the Irish rap trio revealed that on Friday, Oct. 10, they will “perform from a secret location in Ireland in the wee hours of the night, delivering a revolutionary set to […] The post Kneecap Performing a Livestream Show ‘From a Secret Location in Ireland’ With Special Guests appeared first on VICE.
Lil Jon has taken up a new hobby recently, one that’s helping him on his mental and physical health journey. Over Labor Day weekend, the 54-year-old rapper participated in the Muscle Beach Championships in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles. He even took third place in the amateur competition. He also performed during the event, […] The post Lil Jon Placed Third in Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Over Labor Day Weekend appeared first on VICE.
Darude‘s often-memed hit song “Sandstorm” just turned 25, and the Finnish DJ celebrated with a fun-run through Helsinki. The run corresponded to iconic locations featured in the music video, highlighting recognizable Helsinki landmarks. It also occurred a week before Darude continued on his STORM 25 World Tour, which began in March. His latest show was […] The post Darude Celebrated 25 Years of “Sandstorm” With a Run Through Helsinki appeared first on VICE.
Blame the rent, the burnout, or the group chat that never makes real plans. Gen Z is skipping the club and heading somewhere slower. Across Edinburgh, London, and Belfast, they’re gathering around tables filled with yarn, beads, and the occasional badly drawn dog. They’re calling it what it feels like. “Crafts are like medicine,” Gabby, […] The post Gen Z Is Swapping Doomscrolling for Grandma Hobbies appeared first on VICE.
I’ve made no secret of my issues with the NBA 2K series. Aggressive monetization has become something of a trademark of the series. But I’ve remained steadfast in one belief: NBA 2K has always been an excellent basketball game. And with NBA 2K26, the tradition continues, with some changes. The new ProPLAY motion engine is […] The post NBA 2K26 Is a Great Game—When It Focuses on the Basketball (Review) appeared first on VICE.
The world’s most powerful autocrats met, and hot mics caught a moment wherein the rulers discussed the prospect of living to 150 years old, thanks to advancements in organ transplant technology. Comforting. China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un gathered for a Beijing military parade intended to be a celebration of World […] The post Hot Mic Catches Putin and Xi Talking About Organ Transplants and Immortality appeared first on VICE.
Until last week, more than 32,000 men in Italy were openly sharing intimate images of their wives and girlfriends in a Facebook group called Mia Moglie (“My Wife”). Active since 2019, the group encouraged men to post photos of their spouses sleeping, getting changed, and sunbathing. Often their underwear is exposed, sometimes they’re completely naked. […] The post 32,000 Italian Men Have Been Caught Sharing Non-Consensual Nudes of Their Wives appeared first on VICE.
Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler 0 Switch 2 performance specs. Following months of poorly run ports on the new Nintendo console, players will finally get a JRPG with excellent FPS and resolution. Is Octopath Traveler 0 60FPS on Switch 2? Square Enix has blessed us, JRPG fans, with great news. According to a recent […] The post Square Enix Reveals Octopath Traveler 0 Switch 2 Performance Specs appeared first on VICE.
There’s no delicate way to put this: Florida is run by vile morons. It’s my home state, so I can say that. Real top-shelf dipshits who care more about scoring points in a culture war than they do about actually protecting their own citizens. They are dangerously stupid, paranoid conspiracy theorists who just announced plans […] The post Florida Escalates Its War on the Living, Pushes to End All Vaccine Mandates appeared first on VICE.
NetEase hasn’t slowed down one bit. They’ve continued to pump out updates for Marvel Rivals, and ahead of Season 4, they’ve revealed a look at the upcoming patch for it. Marvel Rivals Season 4 Season 4 Features Per the Marvel website: The game’s upcoming fourth season is set to kick off on September 12 and […] The post Marvel Rivals Season 4: Release Date, Updates, and Full Patch Notes appeared first on VICE.
A new Steam Frame patent had many players believing that a new Steam console was being developed. However, a dataminer has just revealed that Valve is working on a new hardware accessory instead. Steam Frame is Valve’s New VR Headset According to Leak A patent discovered on Sept 3 sent many Valve fans into a […] The post Leaked Steam Console Isn’t What You Think It Is, Says Dataminer appeared first on VICE.