Category Archives: Entertainment

20May/23

Universal Pictures’ FAST X Races Into 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Theaters

CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, together with Universal Pictures, announced that Fast X, the new chapter in the global blockbuster Fast & Furious Saga (in theaters this Friday, May 19), will debut in the 270-degree panoramic ScreenX format. This is the first time a Universal Studios’ film from the Fast & Furious franchise will premiere in the visually immersive theaters. The partnership is significant for CJ 4DPLEX as it now has deals with every major studio in Hollywood for its premium ScreenX format. Continue reading

20May/23

Exhibition Exploring the Guitar’s Place in American Art and Society Features Paintings, Photography, and Seminal Instruments

The Frist Art Museum presents Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art, the first exhibition to explore the instrument’s symbolism in American art from the early nineteenth century to the present. Featuring 125 works of art as well as thirty-five exceptional instruments, Storied Strings will be on view in the Ingram Gallery from May 26 through August 13, 2023. CContinue reading

18May/23

I am in love with a stripper

May 18, 2023 /entertainment/ — Yes, it is possible to fall in love with a stripper. However, it is important to remember that strippers are professionals who are paid to entertain. They are not always looking for love, and they may not be able to give you the same level of emotional intimacy that you would get from a partner who is not in the sex industry. Continue reading

16May/23

We intend to cause havoc

May 16, 2023 /Technology/ — Zamrock is a genre of rock music that emerged in Zambia in the early 1970s. It is characterized by its fusion of traditional African music with Western rock influences, such as psychedelic rock, funk, and heavy metal. The genre was heavily influenced by the political and social climate of Zambia at the time, which was experiencing a period of rapid modernization and economic growth. Zamrock bands often used their music to express their hopes and dreams for the future, as well as to address social and political issues. Continue reading

15May/23

Chisenga Katongo

May 15, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Chisenga Katongo is a Zambian-born Australian hip hop artist. He is known for his unique blend of African and Australian sounds, as well as his socially conscious lyrics. Katongo has released three albums, “Officer in Charge” (2005), “Mr. Swagger” (2009), and “Rhythm and Poetry” (2016). He has also toured extensively throughout Australia, Africa, and Europe. Continue reading

13May/23

The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love Eurovision

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.

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13May/23

What exactly is musicLM?

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

09May/23

Black Jesus

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