For Nicolas Cage, using artificial intelligence to manipulate even one second of a performance is just as dangerous as using it to create an entire work from scratch. While accepting an award for his film Dream Scenario at the Saturn Awards, the actor cautioned against compromising creativity by “letting robots …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. This Valentine’s Day, step up your gifting game with something besides abouquet of flowersand candy (or a fusion of the two, the good ol’edible arrangement) because, quite frankly, …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A great Valentine’s Day gift is a tall order — if we’re being honest, it can be one of the hardest holidays to shop for. The best Valentine’s …
Read More »Dawes Release Cover of Randy Newman's 'I Love L.A.' to Benefit Fire Relief Efforts
Dawes have announced the release of “I Love L.A.,” a cover of the Randy Newman 1983 classic, with proceeds directed to the Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles fire relief effort. The band first performed a rendition of “I Love L.A.” on Sunday at the Grammy Awards, making lyrical changes …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Luka Dončić is a Laker now. In a move that shocked even the most seasoned of NBA analysts and reverberated far beyond the world of NBA Twitter, the …
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The following commentary was written by a USAID employee, who has requested anonymity for fear of retribution. Working for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) — the conduit for American soft power across the globe — demanded I prepare for frightening things that thankfully most Americans don’t need to …
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Nathan Tankus is the research director of the Modern Money Network. He also writes the Notes on the Crises newsletter. President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze federal funds is an unprecedented assault on the federal government — and the beginning of a constitutional crisis. His billionaire donor Elon Musk’s attempts …
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Janelle Monáe did not mince their words during a freestyle about Nelly over the beat of his song, “Hot in Herre.” During a Grammys afterparty Sunday, the musician called out the singer for performing at Donald Trump‘s inaugural ball. “Fuck you, Nelly!” they declared after singing the lyrics to “Hot …
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Pre-trial proceedings have begun in the legal fight between Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. In December, the actress accused Baldoni — who also directed the film — of sexual harassment on set and coordinating a smear campaign against her during the press cycle for …
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On Jan. 20 , Dr. Leah Barlow, a professor at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, recorded a welcome video for her Intro to African American Studies students. In an almost three-minute post, Dr. Barlow introduced herself and her class’s first assignments. “The way that I teach this class …
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