Will Smith appears to use AI generated crowd in tour videos
As part of the promotional material for his ongoing tour, Will Smith has been accused of posting AI generated images of crowds. The videos show hands with extra fingers and additional limbs. Actor and musician Will Smith has been facing criticism online for what appears to be AI generated...
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Lil Nas X arrested and hospitalised for ‘possible overdose’
The pop star and singer was found wandering the streets in LA in his underwear, before charging at police officers who attended the scene. He has been hospitalised for a ‘possible overdose’ with his second album scheduled to release later this year. Rapper, singer and musician Lil Nas X...
Was Senegal’s short-lived wig ban an attempt to police women’s bodies?
The ban has already been lifted after drawing widespread public criticism. Last week, Serigne Fall Guèye, director of the Grand Théâtre de Dakar, introduced a swift and surprising ban on wigs, weaves, hair extensions and skin-lightening products. The move was officially framed as part of a cultural revival – a...
What is the ‘Gen Z stare’ and is it a real problem?
Millennial TikTok users are taking to the platform to express their grievances about the conversation-halting deadpan look they receive while interacting with young people. Is this a real thing, and if so, what does it mean? It’s just another day on TikTok, and young people are being dragged for their...
How festival organisers are preparing for overcrowding this summer
With Glastonbury about to kick off – and dozens of other major event on the agenda for this summer – festival organisers across the UK have made crowd control measures their top priority. Festival season has arrived. It brings a series of some of the most exciting musical lineups and...
Sabrina Carpenter facing criticism for latest album cover art
The singer and musician has received flack for her upcoming album artwork. Titled ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ the image shows her hair being pulled while she kneels on the ground. Sabrina Carpenter is set to release her new album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ on August 29th 2025. As part of her promotional...
Disney makes mass layoffs to reduce overhead costs
Entertainment company Disney has announced it will be letting hundreds more employees go across various departments including film, television and financial services. Disney has said it will be laying off hundreds of employees across the globe in order to cut costs and soften current financial pressures. The company has reportedly been feeling the stress of industry changes, as more consumers move from cable television to streaming platforms. This latest news comes...
Sidemen launch venture capital firm called Upside VC
The UK’s biggest YouTube group The Sidemen have launched a new venture capital firm called Upside VC that will reportedly support tech startups. The YouTube collective The Sidemen have announced that they are launching a venture capital firm that will support consumer tech startups. Called Upside VC, this new firm will have an £18 million fund to invest in different businesses. So far, it has made twelve investments ranging between...
Giant bronze statue in Times Square sparks controversy
A 12-foot tall bronze sculpture of a young Black woman has been placed in times square. It seems the public has completely missed the message that its artist hoped to convey. On April 29th, a statue called Grounded in the Stars was placed in the middle of Times Square in New York City. Standing 12-feet tall, the bronze figure depicts a young Black woman with braids wearing casual, everyday clothing....
Podcast industry revenue over double previous estimates
As a global format, the podcast industry reportedly surpassed $7.3 billion USD in revenue last year. The sector is now twice as large as previous estimates initially suggested. Do you listen to podcasts regularly? It seems like many of us gravitate toward long-form audio content, as podcasting has now been found to generate over $7.3 billion USD in revenue per year, according to research firm Owl & Co. This means...
