Demi Lovato is no longer working with four-year manager Scooter Braun, Rolling Stone can confirm. The news was first reported by Billboard. Lovato left Braun’s SB Projects about a month ago and she’s yet to partner with new management. Reps for Lovato and Braun did not immediately reply to a …
Read More »BTS' V Is Knocking at Your Door in 'Blue' Music Video Teaser
BTS’ V gets a little impatient in the first official teaser trailer for the forthcoming music video accompanying his solo single “Blue.” In the 23-second clip, the singer walks fervently down a hallway leading up to an apartment door. When he’s reached the unit he was searching for, he rings …
Read More »Fyre Festival II Tickets Are on Sale Now if You're Interested in Lighting Money on Fire
Everyone’s favorite grilled cheese salesman and concert industry scammer Billy McFarland is back with a brand new opportunity for you to give him money and ostensibly see a concert. The infamous Fyre Festival founder/fraudster — who pleaded guilty to fraud charges and spent a little less than four years in …
Read More »Oliver Anthony's 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Is the Number One Song in the Country
In what can only be described as one of the most unexpected shakeups in recent chart history, Oliver Anthony‘s “Rich Men North of Richmond” has beaten out superstars including Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gunna for the top spot on Billboard‘s Hot 100 songs chart. The …
Read More »Justin Timberlake Might Not Be as Innocent as He Seems in Mysterious 'Reptile' Trailer
A sinister edge emerges from Justin Timberlake in the first official trailer for Reptile, the forthcoming Netflix film directed by Grant Singer. Out Oct. 6, the film follows Detective Tom Nichols (Benicio Del Toro) as he works to uncover the mystery behind a young real estate agent’s murder. Timberlake stars …
Read More »Artists: Is Your Mindset Holding You Back?
Picture this: The year is 1972, and you and your band are enraptured by the latest releases from the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and David Bowie — records that would go on to be immortalized and revered for generations. It’s time to take your place among these musical greats; you’re …
Read More »Asake Honors Brixton Crowd Crush Victims at First Show in London Since 2022 Tragedy
Asake honored the victims of a fatal crowd crush at his 2022 show in London as he performed his first show in England’s capital since the tragedy. On Sunday, Aug. 20, the Nigerian Afrobeats star headlined London’s O2 Arena, and the concert opened with a pointed and poignant remembrance for …
Read More »Ryan Gosling Fully Leans Into His Kenergy in 'I'm Just Ken' Behind-the-Scenes Footage
“I’m Just Ken” should have been one of the most ridiculous moments in Barbie, but Ryan Gosling‘s commitment to the bit is Oscar-worthy. In an exclusive music video for the song, behind-the-scenes footage shows the actor undergoing the most unserious transformation of his career while director Greta Gerwig watches along …
Read More »Twitter Isn't Being Overrun with Porn — People Just Don't Like Sex Workers
In theory, the “community notes” feature on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter till it was inexplicably renamed by owner Elon Musk), is intended to refute or provide more context for a given tweet, which is — again, in theory — supposed to curb the spread of misinformation on …
Read More »Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) In Publishing And Life
Let’s get some introductory definitions: what is a non-fungible token and how can it be used in publishing? To understand this electrifying, rich topic, you must know or learn the basics of blockchain technology. One must grasp the meanings of cryptography, make use of cryptocurrencies and open a cryptocurrency wallet. …
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