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Gen Z still love music… despite everything
even if it costs an arm and a leg Well…it’s finally happened. The Glastonbury Festival lineup has (mostly) been announced this week, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo headlining across three days. Other big names are set to attend including Charli XCX, Doechii, Jorja Smith, Loyle Carner, Denzel Curry, and Blossoms, among many others. With the nearly-complete listing now publicly available, the inevitable barrage of criticism from middle-aged folks...
Offset gearing up for Russian show against UMG boycott
Next month, rapper and musician Offset will perform in Russia, despite his label Universal Music Group having boycotted the country since 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine. Offset is gearing up to perform in Russia next month. He is scheduled to appear on stage at MTC Live Hall in Moscow on April 18th 2025. The news was announced via his Instagram page, where he boasts 25 million followers....
Activision goes all in on AI despite consumer backlash
Games publisher Activision has faced renewed criticism for using AI generated images for its promotional campaigns for Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot and Call of Duty. The company had already faced a backlash for use of automated artwork last year. Well, it seems like the AI slop is here to stay, folks! Despite receiving an extensive amount of backlash for its use of auto-generated artwork within its intellectual properties last year,...
Sony launches Beta Program to allow testing of new titles
The new Beta Program for PlayStation will provide a hub to keep track of any and all pre-release tests for upcoming PS5 and PC games, Sony has announced. A new initiative by Sony will allow easier tracking and access to beta versions of new titles, according to the company’s latest blog post. Suitably titled the ‘Beta Program,’ this feature will work in a similar way to Microsoft’s Xbox Insider program,...
Latest figures suggest Gen Z are less interested in live music
New data from global research company GWI indicates that young people are reducing the number of festivals they attend or avoiding them completely in 2025. It looks like live music could be on the decline, at least in the UK. New research by GWI suggests that Gen Z are less interested in live music than they were six or so years ago before the pandemic began. 19% of Gen...
Millie Bobby Brown pushes back against overly-critical press
The Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has responded to media criticism of her appearance, rightfully likening her treatment to bullying. Millie Bobby Brown has clapped back at recent articles and stories discussing her appearance, describing it as not journalism but ‘bullying’ instead. She has been doing the rounds over the past few weeks to promote her new film The Electric State. Brown also appeared at the SAG and Brit...
Charli XCX wins five Brit Awards for Brat
Charli XCX won five Brit Awards this year, taking home best artist, album and song of the year. Her victory lap is a testament to authentic pop music and reflects Brat’s meteoric rise to mainstream success in 2024. The musician and artist Charli XCX has swept up the accolades at this year’s Brit Awards, taking home five trophies including best artist, album and song of the year for ‘Guess.’ While accepting...
Private commercial vehicle Blue Ghost lands on the Moon
Blue Ghost becomes the second commercial vehicle to ever land on the Moon. Launched by US firm Firefly Aerospace, the project is a collaboration between NASA and several private companies. Another space vehicle has successfully made the trip between Earth and the Moon. Blue Ghost was launched on January 15th 2025 as part of a collaboration between US firm Firefly Aerospace, NASA and several other private companies. The project intends...
Katy Perry to be launched into space on Blue Origin flight
Following the release of her ‘143’ album, Katy Perry will be flung into space as part of an upcoming all-women flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. Singer and pop star Katy Perry will be heading to space early this year alongside Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Laure Sanchez, as well as CBS presenter Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne...
New trend sees TikTokers poke fun at millennial burger chains
The latest online generational feud is directed at ‘rustic’ millennial burger chains, with TikTokers hopping on to the trend to poke fun at all their distinct quirks. It’s funny, if not extremely accurate. Another week, another generational battle of cringe. The previous TikTok trend saw Gen Zers poking fun at cave divers and their apparent desire to fit into any gap imaginable, seemingly out of nowhere and for no particular...
