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New study suggests Gen Z are welcoming βpost-truth media ageβ
A large study into the UKβs media habits has found that Gen Z are less interested in traditional news outlets and more likely to opt for social media platforms, despite trusting their content less. Gen Zers are less likely to use traditional media outlets such as BBC News and The Guardian over TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms, a new study has found. In fact, young people are shunning...
Olivia Rodrigo launches βFund 4 Goodβ initiative for women
Singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has announced a new initiative called βFund 4 Goodβ which will work to βsupport all women, girls, and people seeking reproductive health freedomβ. Olivia Rodrigo has unveiled a new initiative called βFund 4 Goodβ that will finance non-profit organisations championing girlsβ education, supporting reproductive rights, and preventing gender-based violence. The fund will operate in conjunction with Oliviaβs GUTS world tour, which kicked off early this...
Apple reportedly cancels electric car project
Despite never being officially announced, Appleβs rumoured electric car project has apparently been shelved. Apple has apparently cancelled plans to build electric vehicles, after ten years of rumours and speculation that it was working on such a project. According to Bloomberg News, many employees previously involved with electric vehicles will now be moved over to Appleβs artificial intelligence division. The company had spent billions on research and development for electric cars,...
Willy Wonka-inspired Glasgow experience scam shows danger of AI
An βimmersiveβ Glasgow adventure day based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been described as a scam, after ticket-goers complained of a lacklustre experience. Itβs an example of how unchecked AI advertisements can lead to serious product misrepresentation. Nearly everyone has seen or read the classic tale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Written by Roald Dahl in 1964 and later adapted into several films starring Gene Wilder and...
Lyleβs Golden Syrup changes logo for first time since 1883
In an effort to appeal to a younger market, Lyleβs Golden Syrup has changed its logo for the first time in nearly 150 years. Itβs a pivot toward flat design, a trend that continues to dominate labelling, packaging, and marketing across many industries. If youβve ever bought Lyleβs Golden Syrup before, youβll probably have noticed that the companyβs logo has never changed. In fact, itβs been the same since...
Tyler, The Creator announces Louis Vuitton collaboration
Rapper, producer, and artist Tyler, The Creator has announced his first fully-fledged fashion project collaboration with Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton.
Hot off the news that Tyler, The Creator was the best-selling male artist on vinyl in the US last year, heβs just unveiled a new fashion collaboration with Louis Vuitton.
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Universal Music set to take songs down from TikTok
Millions of songs will be taken down from TikTok after talks over payment with Universal Music fell through. It means a wealth of material from huge artists will no longer be available. TikTok is once again facing controversy. This time, itβs over payment and music royalty rights. Universal Music, one of the worldβs biggest music corporations, is gearing up to pull millions of songs from TikTok after it failed to...
Explicit Taylor Swift AI images cause legal panic
Last week, explicit images of Taylor Swift created using AI were shared across Twitter (X), with some posts gaining millions of views. The ensuing legal panic could have ramifications for the use of celebrity likeness, and AI images in general. Taylor Swift was the victim of AI image generation last week. Explicit, pornographic images were created without her consent and shared across X (formally Twitter) by thousands of users. The posts...
Opinion β Social mediaβs ageist conversation is exhausting
TikTokers are currently discussing how and why Gen Z are βrapidly ageingβ compared to their Millennial peers. The conversation is symptomatic of a wider generational obsession with age, life milestones, and external societal pressures. The whole thing is draining. If youβre an avid TikTok or Instagram Reel user, youβve probably seen some discussion around Gen Z ageing faster than their older Millennial peers this week. Thereβs been viral conversation over...
Tyler, The Creator named best-selling male artist on vinyl
Rapper and producer Tyler, The Creator is officially the best-selling male artist on vinyl in the US. He was also named the yearβs best-selling rapper. Tyler, The Creator has been named as the best-selling male artist on vinyl in the US for 2023. He reportedly sold a total of 552,000 records, making him both the best-selling rapper and male artist in the US. He was also third best-selling artist overall. Other...
