Matt Weaver, University of Portsmouth
In 1956, seven European countries – Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and West Germany – gathered in Lugano, Switzerland for the first ever Eurovision Song Contest. The competition was only broadcast in select countries, meaning only a small number of viewers watched Swiss entry Lys Assia win the grand prize with the song Refrain.
MusicLM is an experimental text-to-music model that can generate unique songs based on your ideas or descriptions. It is currently in beta and only available to a limited number of users. To get started, you can sign up for the waitlist on the Google AI Test Kitchen website. Once you are approved, you will be able to access MusicLM through the web, Android, or iOS. Continue reading
There is no upcoming tour for Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. The last time they toured together was in 2022 for their Christmas tour. However, they are both still active musicians and have solo tours scheduled for 2023. Continue reading
There are a few movies about Jesus that have been made by black filmmakers. One of the most famous is “Color of the Cross” (2006), which tells the story of Jesus’s crucifixion from the perspective of a black man. The film was directed by Chris Stokes and stars Stephen Baldwin as Jesus. Another notable film is “Black Jesus” (2014-2015), a comedy series created by Aaron McGruder that imagines Jesus as a modern-day black man living in Compton, California. The series stars Gerald McRaney as Jesus. Continue reading
LL Cool J, an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is best known for his hip hop music, which has sold over 30 million records worldwide. His biggest hit single is “I Need Love,” which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1988. He has also had success in acting, appearing in films such as “Independence Day,” “Scream 2,” and “The Last Dragon.” In 2002, he starred in the television series “NCIS: Los Angeles” as Special Agent Sam Hanna.
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Jason’s Lyric is a 1994 American erotic romantic psychological drama film, written by Bobby Smith Jr., directed by Doug McHenry, who co-produced the film with George Jackson and Marilla Lane Ross, and starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Bokeem Woodbine, Treach, Eddie Griffin, Lahmard Tate, Lisa Nicole Carson, and Forest Whitaker. Set in Third Ward, Houston, Texas, the story is about two mentally scarred brothers who choose different paths in dealing with their tragic childhood. Continue reading
The song “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer is a powerful anthem about the struggles of working-class women. The song was inspired by a real-life encounter that Summer had with a restroom attendant who was working two jobs to support her family. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a woman who works hard to provide for her family, but who is still struggling to make ends meet. The song is a reminder of the challenges that working-class women face, and it is a call for respect and recognition for their hard work. Continue reading
The joke “I came here to drink milk and kick ass, and I’m just out of milk” was first said by the character Maurice Moss in the British TV show The IT Crowd. The joke is a play on the stereotype of the tough guy who drinks milk to build up his strength. In the show, Moss is a socially awkward and nerdy IT technician who is not at all tough. However, he says the joke in a confident and assertive way, which is unexpected and funny. Continue reading
The quote “Impossible is nothing” is often misattributed to Muhammad Ali, but it was actually created by two advertising professionals, Aimee Lehto and Boyd Coyner. The quote was used in an advertising campaign for Adidas in the early 2000s. Continue reading
Dancing in the rain is a metaphor for joy, freedom, and letting go of inhibitions. It is a reminder that even when things are tough, there is always something to be happy about. Continue reading