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Film adaptations of video games can be hit or miss, but the Five Nights At Freddy’s movie from 2023 was a massive financial success, earning just under $300 million against a budget of a mere $20 million. Well, there’s more source material with the game series and money truly does talk, so a sequel is on its way.

Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, and others are back, reprising their roles from the first film, while Seinfeld and Jurassic Park icon Wayne Knight is among the additions to the cast this time around.

Ahead of the movie’s release, keep reading for everything you need to know before it hits theaters.

Plot

An official description reads:

“One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town’s first ever Fazfest. Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) have kept the truth from Mike’s 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades.”

In a recent interview, Matthew Lillard said of the movie, “I think the storytelling’s been amped up a lot. […] I do think that the movie learned first time around, I think Scott, as a primary storyteller, listened to the audience. [It’s] what he does best. He knows that community so well. And I think that he’s responded with a script that… maybe it has more jump scares. Maybe it’s a little more action-packed. I don’t know. I’m not here to say ‘yes it is’ or ‘no it’s not.’ But I do think the fans are gonna love this next movie, and I think that they’re gonna be really excited come December.”

Cast

The movie stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard, Theodus Crane, Skeet Ulrich, Mckenna Grace, Teo Briones, Freddy Carter, and Wayne Knight.

Jason Blum, co-founder of production company Blumhouse Productions, said in an interview of the film, “Scott [Cawthon] has just been an extraordinary partner, for me, through making these movies. [Director Emma Tammi], Matthew, and the cast is back but I’m working now with a Scott who’s been through the process, so he’s really got a magic superpower and he stays very, very close to these movies. He’s kind of the guiding light for these movies and the reason that fans respond to the movies the way that they do is because Scott’s involved in every aspect of them and I’m very grateful to him for that.”

Release Date

The film is set to hit theaters on December 5.

Trailer

Check out the Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 trailer below.

Remember when we all thought VR was going to be way bigger than it actually turned out to be? Well, Khalid’s here to remind us of at least some of the possibilities of the tech with the video for “Nah,” from his new album After The Sun Goes Down.

The video is fairly straightforward, with scenes of Khalid singing the groovy single outside a nightclub and into a phone handset (with a cord and all! Y2K is back, baby!). But if you have a VR-enabled headset, you can look around (or manually pan on the YouTube clip above), to see more of the scene, including dancers gyrating to the track’s sinuous bassline.

In a press release for After The Sun Goes Down, which was released today in the wake of singles “Out Of Body” and “In Plain Sight,” Khalid said of the album:

“This is what freedom sounds like. It’s me completely vulnerable, honest, healing and unafraid. I’m proud of who I am, and the love I have to give, and I think there’s power in that. My hope is that my music will help uplift others & be a soundtrack for their journeys.”

Watch Khalid’s Google VR “Nah” video above.

After The Sun Goes Down is out now via Right Hand Music Group, LLC/RCA Records. You can find more info here.

Fred Again.. recently announced that he’s once again adding to his ever-expanding USB project. He announced it with a giant banner that read, “USB002, 10 weeks, 10 songs, 10 cities,” and he also captioned his social media post, “this is us for the next 77 days.”

The new songs have started to come out. Last week, he partnered with Amyl And The Sniffers on “You’re A Star.” This week’s dispatch is out today (October 10) and this time, he partners with Danny Brown, Beam, and Parisi on “OGdub.”

Fred has teased some of the new songs during live appearances, such as his recent performance on a fan’s roof, which went down right after a concert. Fred explained, “After a show i never quite know what to do. like you go from being filled with the most adreneline ever, to suddenly being like alone or basically alone. Often I just play songs im working on and jam on my keyboard to try ideas out to try n calm down and stuff, cos i cant really be social often. So when i saw fedde commenting on a post that he had a rooftop that overlooked the show i thought wow this could be like my dream afters.”

Listen to “OGdub” above.

Chance The Rapper‘s comeback continues with co-signs from some of his hometown’s heroes. “Ride Remix,” the latest single from The Rapper’s new album, Star Line, features Do Or Die and Twista, without whom the Windy City’s entire rap subculture might not exist. And in old-school Chicago rap tradition, the song is built around a slinky snare rattle with lots of swing, a slippery G-funk lead synth, and a smooth R&B sample (One Way’s “Don’t Stop [Ever Loving Me]” from 1984).

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Do Or Die, Twista collab without double-time rhymes from the guest rappers (Do Or Die already appear on the original, but Twista is the remix addition). Their tongue-twisting styles bounce off Chance’s labyrinthine internal schemes in a fun way, and the beat transports you right back to 1996, when Do Or Die and Twista dropped their breakout single, “Po Pimp.” The Golden Era feel of the video helps, as Chance seemingly brings the whole city outside to cruise in Cadillacs with the tops down and show off their best footwork in the parking lot.

Chance is currently finishing up his And We Back Tour for Star Line, which wraps later this month at the Palladium in Los Angeles.

Watch Chance The Rapper’s “Ride Remix” video featuring Do Or Die and Twista above.

Star Line is out now. You can find more info here.

Top Dawg Entertainment may well have had a reputation as one of the foremost labels in rap music for the past decade, but that doesn’t mean rap is all they do. The label is also home to Alemeda, an unapologetic alt-rocker who is unafraid to fly in the face of the “Black girls don’t do guitar music” stereotype. She’s got a new EP on the way, and today, she released a video for its defiant single, “Beat A B!tch Up,” featuring labelmate Doechii.

It’s a smart collab between two genre-bending Black women who refuse to shrink down to fit the various boxes the world tries to stick them in. They’re also both exactly the type to live up to the song’s fight-y title. In the video, the duo hosts a probably unsanctioned boxing match on the deck of a ship and rides jet skis around the harbor — real rock star sh*t. The video caps off with a fireworks display over the boat as Alemeda wails into the mic and headbangs alongside her all female backing band.

The single will appear on Alemeda’s upcoming EP, But What The Hell Do I Know, which is due on November 7, with distribution from Warner Records.

Watch Alemeda’s “Beat A B!tch Up” video featuring Doechii above.

But What The Hell Do I Know Tracklist:

1. “1-800-F**K-YOU”
2. “Beat A B!tch Up” Feat. Doechii
3. “Chameleon” Feat. Rachel Chinouriri
4. “Happy With You”
5. “I’m Over It”
6. “Losing Myself”
7. “Stupid Little Bitch”

But What The Hell Do I Know is due on 11/7 via TDE/Warner. You can find more info here.

Debates in hip-hop are common; even those not crammed into the dark corners of rap-focused internet discussion forums know about the “top five” debate. Another common, but more granular, version of that debate often comes in the form of “best rap duos.” The names in that one often boil down to some combination of Clipse, Mobb Deep, and Outkast.

Well, two of the above finally join forces on Mobb Deep’s new album, Infinite. Part of Mass Appeal’s ongoing Legend Has It… series, Infinite sees the late Prodigy posthumously reunited with his partner-in-rhyme Havoc courtesy of frequent collaborator The Alchemist, who pieced together the album from unused material Prodigy recorded prior to his death in 2017.

While the duos’ first collab, “Look At Me,” wasn’t the result of a focused studio session, it sounds surprisingly cohesive. Utilizing a Havoc beat, it sounds a little bit more like a Mobb Deep track with the reunited Clipse tacked on than a true collaboration, but Clipse sound right at home on the murky production, and lyrically, both groups have always tread similar thematic territory, so it works in that respect, as well.

Meanwhile, a true collaboration that also appears on Infinite, is the focus track “Down For You,” which features longtime Mobb collaborator Nas and Jorja Smith. In the accompanying music video, Havoc and the Mass Appeal boss pay homage to their late homie with a split screen narrative, perfoming across from images of a nurse caring for a group of patients hooked up to IVs. Check it out below.

Havoc will go on tour next month as Mobb Deep alongside Raekwon, celebrating the 30th anniversaries of their classic albums The Infamous and Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. He will also appear in comic book superhero form as part of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It… collaboration with Marvel Comics.

Infinite is out now via Mass Appeal Records. You can find more info here.

There’s been a No Doubt renaissance lately, most notably with the band performing at Coachella in 2024. Will the band release new music? Maybe!

There is one thing that’s certain, though: It was announced today (October 10) that next year, the band will play a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The six performances are going down in May 2026. This marks the band’s first extended run of non-one-off shows since the Seven Night Stand in Los Angeles in 2012.

For tickets, there’s an artist pre-sale starting October 15 at 10 a.m. PT, and those interested must sign up by October 13 at 10 a.m. PT, here. Any remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale on October 17 at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.

Each band member shared statements about the show. Gwen Stefani said:

“The opportunity to create a show at Sphere excites me in a new way. The venue is unique and modern and it opens up a whole new visual palette for us to be creative. Doing it with No Doubt feels like going back in time to relive our history, while also creating something new in a way we never could have imagined.”

Bassist Tony Kanal said:

“I can’t wait to get on stage again with my bandmates. There is a beautiful energy that happens when we play together, an electricity I have felt through all of our years. To be able to leave it all on the table each night and take our fans on the insane journey that is Sphere is beyond our wildest dreams. See you in May!”

Guitarist Tom Dumont said:

“Through all the ups and downs, the four of us have always been connected by our music, our shared experiences and lifelong friendship. When we are on stage together playing these songs we feel the magic. We are stoked to play together again for our fans, to celebrate their years of love and support.”

And here’s drummer Adrian Young:

“For anyone who has ever cared or is curious about a No Doubt live concert, this is a special opportunity for that electric band/fan energy exchange in a very unique venue!”

Check out the list of shows below.

No Doubt’s 2026 Tour Dates: No Doubt Live At Sphere

05/06/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
05/08/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
05/09/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
05/13/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
05/15/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
05/16/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere

No Doubt Live At Sphere Poster

It’s been a good week for Bon Iver fans. A few days ago, he dropped a “Day One” video featuring everybody from Cristin Milioti to Jacob Elordi to St. Vincent’s Annie Clark. Now, he’s on a new Haim song.

Today (October 10), Haim announced a new deluxe edition of I Quit, the album they released in June. Included are the original 15 tracks, as well as three new songs, one of which is the Bon Iver collaboration “Tie You Down.” The song is a reunion, as Danielle Haim featured on “If Only I Could Wait,” from Bon Iver’s album SABLE, fABLE.

Meanwhile, Haim is wrapping up a run of US shows this weekend before launching a UK tour later this month.

Listen to “Tie You Down” above and find the I Quit (Deluxe) tracklist below, along with Haim’s upcoming tour dates.

Haim’s I Quit (Deluxe) Tracklist

1. “Gone”
2. “All Over Me”
3. “Relationships”
4. “Down To Be Wrong”
5. “Take Me Back”
6. “Love You Right”
7. “The Farm”
8. “Lucky Stars
9. “Million Years”
10. “Everybody’s Trying To Figure Me Out”
11. “Try To Feel My Pain”
12. “Spinning
13. “Cry”
14. “Blood On The Street
15. “Now It’s Time”
16. “Tie You Down”
17. “The Story Of Us”
18. “Even The Bad Times”

Haim’s 2025 Tour Dates

10/10 — San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
10/11 — Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
10/24 — Nottingham, UK @ Motorpoint Arena
10/25 — Cardiff, UK @ Utilita Arena
10/26 — Brighton, UK @ Brighton Centre
10/28 — London, UK @ The 02
10/30 — Manchester, UK @ AO Arena
10/31 — Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro

I Quit (Deluxe) is out 10/17 via Columbia Records. Find more information here.

Jisoo has kept busy in 2025. Earlier this year, she released Amortage, her debut solo EP. She’s also in the middle of a tour with Blackpink.

Zayn, meanwhile, is coming off a 2024 that saw him release the album Room Under The Stairs and tour in support of it, a run that extended into this year and wrapped up a few months ago.

Now, Jisoo and Zayn’s paths have crossed, as today (October 10), they dropped a collaborative new single, “Eyes Closed,” and a video. The futuristic visual sees the pair on a spaceship, en route to an extraterrestrial destination.

Watch the “Eyes Closed” video above. Below, find Blackpink and Zayn’s upcoming tour dates.

Blackpink’s 2025 & 2026 Tour Dates: Deadline World Tour

10/18/2025 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan @ Kaohsiung National Stadium
10/19/2025 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan @ Kaohsiung National Stadium
10/24/2025 — Bangkok, Thailand @ Rajmangala National Stadium
10/25/2025 — Bangkok, Thailand @ Rajmangala National Stadium
10/26/2025 — Bangkok, Thailand @ Rajmangala National Stadium
11/01/2025 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
11/02/2025 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
11/22/2025 — Bocaue, Philippines @ Philippine Arena
11/23/2025 — Bocaue, Philippines @ Philippine Arena
11/28/2025 — Kallang, Singapore @ Singapore National Stadium
11/29/2025 — Kallang, Singapore @ Singapore National Stadium
11/30/2025 — Kallang, Singapore @ Singapore National Stadium
01/16/2026 — Tokyo, Japan @ Tokyo Dome
01/17/2026 — Tokyo, Japan @ Tokyo Dome
01/18/2026 — Tokyo, Japan @ Tokyo Dome
01/24/2026 — Kowloon, Hong Kong @ Kai Tak Stadium
01/25/2026 — Kowloon, Hong Kong @ Kai Tak Stadium
01/26/2026 — Kowloon, Hong Kong @ Kai Tak Stadium

Zayn’s 2026 Tour Dates: Zayn: Las Vegas

01/20/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live At Park MGM
01/21/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live At Park MGM
01/24/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live At Park MGM
01/25/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live At Park MGM
01/28/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live At Park MGM
01/30/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live At Park MGM
01/31/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live At Park MGM

Steven and Ian begin by discussing Ian’s weekend plans to attend an emo festival in Las Vegas, and the awkwardness of talking about music with friends and family in real life. Then they discuss the reaction to the new Taylor Swift album, The Life Of A Showgirl, which has sparked a critical backlash and millions more record sales.

After that, they touch base on the Fantasy Albums Draft, including Steven’s most questionable pick, and then do a “yay or nay” on country bad boy Zach Bryan. In the mailbag, they discuss the state of live music on college campuses, and delve into the sexual appeal of former Fuel singer Brett Scallions.

In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the new album by blog-rock legends The Antlers and Steven heralds the comeback of multi-hyphenate indie-pop star Jay Som.

New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 260 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.