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Kanye West (Ye) ran a full-page WSJ ad claiming he’s not antisemitic and explaining his bipolar disorder, prompting scrutiny over whether the move is a PR stunt ahead of his Bully album. He later told Vanity Fair that his music remains hugely popular and pushed back against the notion that the apology is designed to revive his commercial appeal, as the public weighs the sincerity of his public comeback amid ongoing controversy.
Ye (Kanye West) will release his 12th studio album Bully on March 20 via Gamma, the independent label he recently partnered with; the project, recorded over more than three years and tied to a short film edited by Hype Williams featuring Saint West, was completed before Ye’s Wall Street Journal open letter addressing controversy and lawsuits. A press release describes Bully as music-driven storytelling about remorse, memory, ego and consequence rather than an apology.
Agefield High: Rock The School is a new game resembling Bully, featuring a high school setting with open-world exploration and rebellious gameplay, gaining viral attention and planned for release on consoles in 2026, with PC priority.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explains that the lack of a Bully 2 sequel is due to bandwidth issues and resource allocation, with the company prioritizing larger projects like Grand Theft Auto 6. Despite fan interest, the small team size during Bully's original development limited the company's ability to pursue a follow-up, a situation that has evolved as Rockstar has grown larger.
Rosie O'Donnell called Jay Leno a 'mean a**hole' on Instagram, criticizing his behavior as a bully, especially in light of a Netflix documentary revealing troubling incidents involving Leno and contestants on his show, and reaffirming her long-standing view of him as a bully.
Rockstar is set to expand its GTA+ subscription service by adding Bully and L.A. Noire later this year, offering players access to these games at a low cost. The monthly subscription service already includes titles like Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition and Red Dead Redemption, and the addition of these new games may lead to the rotation of existing titles. This move comes as Rockstar recently prevented the discontinuation of two Grand Theft Auto 5 achievements following the removal of the game's Rockstar Editor.
Rockstar Games has confirmed the return of Bully, sparking excitement among fans. Speculation about Bully's comeback and a potential sequel has been ongoing, with recent hints in GTA V and a December 2023 leak. While the announcement may not fulfill all expectations, it demonstrates Rockstar's recognition of Bully's appeal. In the meantime, anticipation for GTA VI continues, with a projected 2025 release date.
Rockstar announces plans to add Bully and LA Noire to GTA+ later in 2024, with a tease of more games to come. The company also hints at a "big" GTA Online update this summer, including a new bonus supercar for GTA+ members. This news comes as anticipation for GTA 6 builds, set to release in 2025, with the fate of existing GTA Online still uncertain.
Pitchfork recommends new albums from Foo Fighters, Bully, Metro Boomin, Legend Yae, Protomartyr, Juan Wauters, Anthony Naples, Speakers Corner Quartet, and the Stools. Foo Fighters' "But Here We Are" encompasses their many eras, while Bully's "Lucky for You" is the Nashville grunge-rocker's first LP since "Sugaregg." Metro Boomin presents the soundtrack for the new Spider-Man movie, featuring Lil Uzi Vert, James Blake, Future, Offset, Swae Lee, and more. Legend Yae's "I Cry Alone..." is a melodic pain rap that needs to be played loud, while Protomartyr's "Formal Growth in the Desert" was written around the concept of emotional deserts.