Category Archives: Entertainment

12Aug/23

LG CHANNELS EXPANDS ITS CHANNEL LINEUP WITH FIFA+ AND MORE

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LG Electronics USA’s exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is offering LG Smart TV owners access to new streaming options and popular on-demand movies, including “The Da Vinci Code,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and more. The cult classic “The Big Lebowski” will also be available to watch for free, streaming exclusively on LG channels this month. Also, new to the LG Channels lineup this month is FIFA+ where fans can watch and stream the greatest stories of the beautiful game. Go behind the scenes with spotlights on global stars and relive iconic football moments from past editions of the FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup™.” Continue reading

01Aug/23

Hip Hop is beyond Drake memes. It’s a phenomenon

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July 31, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Hip hop has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the Bronx in the 1970s. It has evolved from a local street art form to a global phenomenon that encompasses all cultures and generations.

There are a number of factors that have contributed to hip hop’s rise to popularity. One of the most important factors was the release of the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” in 1979. This song was the first rap single to reach the top 40 of the Billboard charts, and it helped to introduce hip hop to a wider audience. Continue reading →

31Jul/23

PEPSI MAX® ANNOUNCES B.I.G COLLABORATION TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP AND THE LEGACY OF THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G

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This year, the world will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop – the music genre and cultural movement that changed the world. To celebrate this milestone and pay tribute to Hip Hop’s everlasting cultural impact, Pepsi MAX® is announcing a partnership and international campaign that honours and amplifies the legacy of one of the genre’s most iconic artists: The Notorious B.I.G. Continue reading

31Jul/23

Snowfall: The moral of the story

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July 31, 2023 /Entertainment/ — The CIA’s involvement in the distribution of crack cocaine in the black community is a complex and controversial issue. There is no consensus on the extent of the CIA’s involvement, but some allegations have been made that the CIA either directly or indirectly facilitated the flow of crack cocaine into the United States. Continue reading →

27Jul/23

STORMZY IGNITES GLOBAL STAGE WITH CUTTING-EDGE DIGITAL CONCERT BROUGHT TO LIFE BY ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK®

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Rockstar Energy Drink® has revolutionised the music landscape with a first-of-its-kind digital concert experience, featuring global superstar Stormzy. The explosive performance transported viewers into the immersive world through innovative technology, as it takes Rockstar’s new ‘Press Play’ brand platform, which aims to provide fans with the boost they need to flip from work to play and turns it into five vibrant realities. Meanwhile, local artists Ronisia, Tribbs & Smolasty, and Azet set the stage ablaze in France, Poland, and Germany, respectively. Continue reading

25Jul/23

Actors are really worried about the use of AI by movie studios – they may have a point

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Dominic Lees, University of Reading

Film and television actors in the US came out on strike on July 14, causing Hollywood productions to shut down. The action has also had an impact on US films shooting in the UK: director Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 has “paused” and the production of Deadpool 3, filming at Pinewood Studios with stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has been stood down.

The dispute is about remuneration for actors, very few of whom enjoy the high income of Hollywood stars. But an additional argument between the union, SAG-AFTRA, and film producers is about the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Actors are fearful of the impact of AI on their careers.

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