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Green Day swap βAmerican Idiotβ lyric for Elon Muskβs name
While performing in Elon Muskβs home country of South Africa, punk band Green Day replaced a lyric from βAmerican Idiotβ with his name. Elon Musk has been causing controversy this week as he steps into his new role as Administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency. During his speech at the second inauguration of Donald Trump, Musk appeared to perform a Nazi or Roman salute several times. He declared that...
Gen Z and the age of experiential marketing
Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer.Β This week, we take a look at how brands are creating unique experiences to appeal to younger demographics. Plus, TikTok hosts a Trump inauguration party for influencers and new studies suggest Gen Z are burnt out at work. As any digital content manager is likely to tell you, successfully marketing your products to Gen Z can be an uphill battle. Thanks to the rise...
Snoop Dogg hit with backlash for Trump pre-inauguration ball
Rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg was hit with criticism for performing alongside Nelly, Soulja Boy and others at the first ever βCrypto Ballβ in Washington, D.C. Snoop Dogg has been hit with a wave of criticism after appearing at the first ever βCrypto Ballβ in Washington D.C last week. The event was a celebration of Trumpβs inauguration. The rapper was filmed performing his 1990s hit βNuthinβ but a G Thangβ...
Diddy faces new sexual assault allegation by sixth accuser
Music mogul and personality Sean βDiddyβ Combs has faced continual accusations of sexual assault over the last six months, including a recent leaked CCTV video. Now, a sixth accuser has come forward. TW: This article includes references and descriptions of sexual violence and assault. Reader discretion is advised. Rapper and record producer Sean βDiddyβ Combs has been hit with a wave of sexual assault accusations over the past six...
Indie act βWashed Outβ releases first OpenAI Sora music video
A new song called βThe Hardest Partβ by the artist Washed Out was created entirely using OpenAIβs Sora, which converts text prompts to realistic video. The first of its kind, it is both impressive and terrifying, depending on where you stand. It seems like every week weβre writing about AI. Using text prompts to create auto-generated content has exploded in popularity in the past two years. Where once it seemed like...
Why did Earth Day choose to prioritise plastics this year?
Every year, Earth Day picks a specific environmental theme to focus on. Why did it select plastics for 2024? Did you take part in Earth Day this year? As part of its annual events and activism, this environmental movement places emphasis on a specific theme. In 2024, plastic was the central focus, with Earth Dayβs website providing plenty of statistics on the damage and dangers of disposing of our rubbish...
What is Earth Day and why do we mark it every year?
Earth Day takes place on the 22nd April every year, with more than 190 countries participating around the world. What is Earth Day, and why is it a big deal? This week, the world is celebrating and participating in Earth Day, a moment taken each year to consider our environmental impact and highlight the importance of sustainable living. Created in 1970 in the US, the movement was originally intended to...
Study suggests increased UK takeaway habits survived pandemic
Our appetite for delivered fast food saw a huge spike during lockdowns and the pandemic. However, new research suggests that the public never stopped, as numbers remain high years after COVID19βs peak. Were you guilty of one too many takeaways during the pandemic? It seems that many of us in the UK increased our junk food habits amidst lockdowns and COVID19 restrictions, with platforms such as Just Eat, Deliveroo, and...
Whatβs going on with Billie Eilish and the vinyl backlash?
Singer songwriter Billie Eilish faced pushback online this week after criticising artists for releasing multiple vinyl variants. In response, she said she wasnβt targeting any one artist in particular. Billie Eilish made it clear last week that she doesnβt like artists releasing multiple versions of their albums on vinyl, describing the practice as βwastefulβ in an interview with Billboard last week. The singer and her mother Maggie Baird had been...
New research finds Gen Z prefer social video over TV
Streaming giants such as Netflix, Disney +, and Paramount could be facing problems in the future, as a new study finds Gen Zers prefer social video and live streaming over traditional television shows.
Remember the days when your family would settle down for the evening, turn on the TV, and jump into the latest episode of Doctor Who? If youβre a younger Gen Zer, you probably donβt.
New research
