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The Weeknd Apple Vision Pro Video, Explained

Apple's Vision Pro technology redefines interaction with virtual media through eye and hand gestures, enhancing user immersion in experiences like music videos.
#sabrina-carpenter

Barry Keoghan Finally Addressed His Romance With Sabrina Carpenter

Barry Keoghan confirms his relationship with Sabrina Carpenter during the Louis Theroux Podcast, praising her talent and character.

Jenna Ortega Lets Sabrina Carpenter Slash Her

Sabrina Carpenter expertly blends campy horror aesthetics with a desire to break into the slasher genre, highlighted by her collaboration with Jenna Ortega.

Barry Keoghan Finally Addressed His Romance With Sabrina Carpenter

Barry Keoghan confirms his relationship with Sabrina Carpenter during the Louis Theroux Podcast, praising her talent and character.

Jenna Ortega Lets Sabrina Carpenter Slash Her

Sabrina Carpenter expertly blends campy horror aesthetics with a desire to break into the slasher genre, highlighted by her collaboration with Jenna Ortega.
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#collaborations

I wanted a hit!' Bryan Ferry on recording Slave to Love in Bette Midler's house

The song 'Slave to Love' was inspired by the Ink Spots' 'Prisoner of Love' and aimed to be a simple, memorable hit.

23 New Songs Out Today

Diverse music reviews and new releases shared daily, updated playlist weekly.

I wanted a hit!' Bryan Ferry on recording Slave to Love in Bette Midler's house

The song 'Slave to Love' was inspired by the Ink Spots' 'Prisoner of Love' and aimed to be a simple, memorable hit.

23 New Songs Out Today

Diverse music reviews and new releases shared daily, updated playlist weekly.
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#nostalgia

East Oakland Rapper Paris Nights Brings Back That '90s Feel | KQED

Nights' music videos pay homage to late '90s and early 2000s hip-hop culture, blending nostalgia with contemporary artistry.

This Is A '90s Music Videos Quiz That Everyone Over 35 Will Do Well On

The quiz tests knowledge of iconic 1990s music videos using screenshots.

East Oakland Rapper Paris Nights Brings Back That '90s Feel | KQED

Nights' music videos pay homage to late '90s and early 2000s hip-hop culture, blending nostalgia with contemporary artistry.

This Is A '90s Music Videos Quiz That Everyone Over 35 Will Do Well On

The quiz tests knowledge of iconic 1990s music videos using screenshots.
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#spotify

Spotify is adding new markets to its music video test

Spotify is enhancing user engagement through music videos, currently expanding beta testing to many regions, excluding the U.S.

Spotify's music videos are coming to more subscribers - but not in the US, yet

Spotify is beta testing music videos in 85 new markets, excluding the US, aiming for wider availability.
Premium users can switch between audio tracks and videos seamlessly.
Music videos have expanded from a limited initial launch to almost 100 markets.

Spotify is adding music video support in 85 additional markets | TechCrunch

Spotify expands music video availability to 85 new markets for premium users, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Spotify and Universal Music Group Expand Partnership to Include Music Videos, Promotional Tools, and Social Features - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify and UMG partnership expands music video and promotional features.
UMG aims to offset benefits lost on TikTok with Spotify partnership.

After spat with TikTok, UMG expands Spotify partnership to include music videos and more | TechCrunch

UMG expands strategic relationship with Spotify to include music videos in the U.S.
New features will focus on music discovery, social interaction, and enhanced fan experiences.

Spotify adds music videos to its streaming platform

Spotify introduces music videos for Premium subscribers in select countries.
Users can switch to video mode for supported music tracks and watch in full screen on various devices.

Spotify is adding new markets to its music video test

Spotify is enhancing user engagement through music videos, currently expanding beta testing to many regions, excluding the U.S.

Spotify's music videos are coming to more subscribers - but not in the US, yet

Spotify is beta testing music videos in 85 new markets, excluding the US, aiming for wider availability.
Premium users can switch between audio tracks and videos seamlessly.
Music videos have expanded from a limited initial launch to almost 100 markets.

Spotify is adding music video support in 85 additional markets | TechCrunch

Spotify expands music video availability to 85 new markets for premium users, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Spotify and Universal Music Group Expand Partnership to Include Music Videos, Promotional Tools, and Social Features - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify and UMG partnership expands music video and promotional features.
UMG aims to offset benefits lost on TikTok with Spotify partnership.

After spat with TikTok, UMG expands Spotify partnership to include music videos and more | TechCrunch

UMG expands strategic relationship with Spotify to include music videos in the U.S.
New features will focus on music discovery, social interaction, and enhanced fan experiences.

Spotify adds music videos to its streaming platform

Spotify introduces music videos for Premium subscribers in select countries.
Users can switch to video mode for supported music tracks and watch in full screen on various devices.
morespotify
#youtube

YouTube pulls classic Nirvana, Adele, Bob Dylan videos amid copyright dispute

YouTube removed hundreds of SESAC-connected music videos due to a copyright dispute.

YouTube Shorts now lets you chop up and remix music videos

YouTube has released a new feature that allows users to remix music videos and turn them into Shorts, similar to TikTok.
The feature includes options like stripping the audio, using a green screen, cutting videos, and creating a side-by-side collaboration with the original content.

YouTube now lets you integrate music videos into your Shorts | TechCrunch

YouTube introduces ability for users to remix music videos in their Shorts, challenging TikTok.
The move comes after Universal Music Group pulled its song catalog from TikTok, giving YouTube an advantage.

YouTube pulls classic Nirvana, Adele, Bob Dylan videos amid copyright dispute

YouTube removed hundreds of SESAC-connected music videos due to a copyright dispute.

YouTube Shorts now lets you chop up and remix music videos

YouTube has released a new feature that allows users to remix music videos and turn them into Shorts, similar to TikTok.
The feature includes options like stripping the audio, using a green screen, cutting videos, and creating a side-by-side collaboration with the original content.

YouTube now lets you integrate music videos into your Shorts | TechCrunch

YouTube introduces ability for users to remix music videos in their Shorts, challenging TikTok.
The move comes after Universal Music Group pulled its song catalog from TikTok, giving YouTube an advantage.
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Beyonce Confirmed Fans' Fears About 'Cowboy Carter' & 'Renaissance'

Beyoncé prioritizes music and its depth over visuals for her recent albums to allow listeners to focus more on the sound.

19 Movie Tie-In Music Videos That Are Surprisingly Nostalgic And You Totally Forgot About

Soundtracks enhance movies, transforming them into memorable experiences.
Iconic movie tie-ins with music videos create lasting cultural connections.
#music-industry
from Fast Company
2 months ago
Music

The future of the music industry is . . . music videos

The music video format is evolving, influenced by TikTok and streaming services, yet they still hold cultural significance and potential for resurgence.

People are used to devouring things really quickly': has TikTok killed the video star?

Music video viewership stats have been a significant indicator of success in the industry.
K-pop and Latin music have dominated music video viewership, while Anglo-American pop is seeing a decline.

Junos 2023: The Weeknd wins big, Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage | CBC News

Toronto singer The Weeknd now has the second-most Juno awards of all time, after winning album of the year during Monday night's ceremony hosted by Shang Chi actor Simu Liu.The Canadian music awards show handed out five prizes throughout the evening: the TikTok Juno fan choice award, album of the year, breakthrough artist of the year, rap album/EP of the year and contemporary R&B recording of the year.

The future of the music industry is . . . music videos

The music video format is evolving, influenced by TikTok and streaming services, yet they still hold cultural significance and potential for resurgence.

People are used to devouring things really quickly': has TikTok killed the video star?

Music video viewership stats have been a significant indicator of success in the industry.
K-pop and Latin music have dominated music video viewership, while Anglo-American pop is seeing a decline.

Junos 2023: The Weeknd wins big, Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage | CBC News

Toronto singer The Weeknd now has the second-most Juno awards of all time, after winning album of the year during Monday night's ceremony hosted by Shang Chi actor Simu Liu.The Canadian music awards show handed out five prizes throughout the evening: the TikTok Juno fan choice award, album of the year, breakthrough artist of the year, rap album/EP of the year and contemporary R&B recording of the year.
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#video-vanguard-award

Here are all the artists who have won the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs

The Video Vanguard Award recognizes significant contributions to music video artistry, highlighting influential artists and their impact on the industry.

The VMAs Decide Now Is the Time to Honor Katy Perry

Katy Perry's upcoming album and VMAs performance raise concerns amid criticism over the content of her recent music videos.

Here are all the artists who have won the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs

The Video Vanguard Award recognizes significant contributions to music video artistry, highlighting influential artists and their impact on the industry.

The VMAs Decide Now Is the Time to Honor Katy Perry

Katy Perry's upcoming album and VMAs performance raise concerns amid criticism over the content of her recent music videos.
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#nominations
from Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Music

Rauw Alejandro, Anitta, Bad Bunny among Latino nominees for 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

Latin acts lead 2024 MTV VMAs nominations.

Everything to Know About Beyonce's Renaissance Tour

Beyonce's fans have been waiting for this day: the pop megastar finally announced that she will embark on the long-awaited Renaissance World Tour.She uploaded a post to Instagram early Wednesday morning with the caption: RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023, and her official website has been updated to show the tour dates.

Rauw Alejandro, Anitta, Bad Bunny among Latino nominees for 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

Latin acts lead 2024 MTV VMAs nominations.

Everything to Know About Beyonce's Renaissance Tour

Beyonce's fans have been waiting for this day: the pop megastar finally announced that she will embark on the long-awaited Renaissance World Tour.She uploaded a post to Instagram early Wednesday morning with the caption: RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023, and her official website has been updated to show the tour dates.
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Charli XCX's 'Brat'-Coded Bday 'Fit Includes A Cutout Top & Micro Shorts

Charli XCX hosted a star-studded birthday bash in Los Angeles, attended by celebrities like Billie Eilish and Lorde.

Billie Eilish Shares New "Lunch" Video

Billie Eilish pairs album releases with standout music videos.
#music

Watch Taylor Swift and Post Malone's New "Fortnight" Video

Taylor Swift released her first Tortured Poets Department music video for 'Fortnight' and surprised fans with a double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, featuring 31 songs.

Olivia Rodrigo Hosts a Beauty Pageant in Video for New Song "Obsessed"

Olivia Rodrigo released a video for 'Obsessed' from her expanded version of 'Guts (Spilled).'
The expanded version of 'Guts (Spilled)' includes four additional songs not on the original LP.

Watch Taylor Swift and Post Malone's New "Fortnight" Video

Taylor Swift released her first Tortured Poets Department music video for 'Fortnight' and surprised fans with a double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, featuring 31 songs.

Olivia Rodrigo Hosts a Beauty Pageant in Video for New Song "Obsessed"

Olivia Rodrigo released a video for 'Obsessed' from her expanded version of 'Guts (Spilled).'
The expanded version of 'Guts (Spilled)' includes four additional songs not on the original LP.
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#performance

Caribou Shares Video for New Song "Honey"

Dan Snaith is releasing new music under his Caribou moniker after almost three years.
Caribou's recent activities include remix versions, singles like 'You Can Do It,' and upcoming performances at Coachella.

MUSIC AND ALL THAT

MUSIC AND ALL THAT (Image: Dreamstime.com)Music can be considered a powerful art form that has the amazing ability to shape our emotions and influence our behaviour, connecting us with many other people in profound ways- One of the most obvious ways is through emotion, whether we're listening to a sad r&b song, or an upbeat pop song.
from www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago

V&A to make 80,000-item archive of David Bowie's life and work public in 2025

Sign up to Roisin O'Connor's free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free An extensive archive of David Bowie's life, work and legacy has been acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum.More than 80,000 items, including handwritten lyrics, letters, sheet music, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, album artwork and awards, will go on display in 2025.
from Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 year ago

Rey Resurreccion Releases New Album, 'Artist in a Pandemic' | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

While the rest of the world was baking bread and watching Tiger King during the pandemic lockdowns, Rey Resurreccion was doing what he does best: producing and engineering music.Throughout the lengthy isolation of 2020-2021, the San Jose rapper/producer made beats, collaborated with local artists like San Jose's Allways Kahlil and Ljame$, SF's Equipto and Hawaiian artist Jim Hurdle.

Rihanna Agrees 'It'd Be Ridiculous' to Not Drop an Album This Year

Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII performance brought the biggest sliver of hope the Navy has had in years for a new Rihanna album.And while the only new material she debuted at that performance was her second pregnancy, now, even the woman herself agrees it's time for something."I want it to be this year," she told British Vogue of her next album in a new cover story.

Weekend 'All Things Considered' staff revisit favorite stories of 2022

ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: And finally today, 2022 was filled with big headlines.And Michel Martin and the team here at ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, they've covered it all.Before we say goodbye, we wanted to introduce you to the people who make it happen.Here they are with the stories they'll remember from 2022.
from Pitchfork
7 months ago

Caribou Shares Video for New Song "Honey"

Dan Snaith is releasing new music under his Caribou moniker after almost three years.
Caribou's recent activities include remix versions, singles like 'You Can Do It,' and upcoming performances at Coachella.

MUSIC AND ALL THAT

MUSIC AND ALL THAT (Image: Dreamstime.com)Music can be considered a powerful art form that has the amazing ability to shape our emotions and influence our behaviour, connecting us with many other people in profound ways- One of the most obvious ways is through emotion, whether we're listening to a sad r&b song, or an upbeat pop song.

V&A to make 80,000-item archive of David Bowie's life and work public in 2025

Sign up to Roisin O'Connor's free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free An extensive archive of David Bowie's life, work and legacy has been acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum.More than 80,000 items, including handwritten lyrics, letters, sheet music, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, album artwork and awards, will go on display in 2025.

Rey Resurreccion Releases New Album, 'Artist in a Pandemic' | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

While the rest of the world was baking bread and watching Tiger King during the pandemic lockdowns, Rey Resurreccion was doing what he does best: producing and engineering music.Throughout the lengthy isolation of 2020-2021, the San Jose rapper/producer made beats, collaborated with local artists like San Jose's Allways Kahlil and Ljame$, SF's Equipto and Hawaiian artist Jim Hurdle.

Rihanna Agrees 'It'd Be Ridiculous' to Not Drop an Album This Year

Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII performance brought the biggest sliver of hope the Navy has had in years for a new Rihanna album.And while the only new material she debuted at that performance was her second pregnancy, now, even the woman herself agrees it's time for something."I want it to be this year," she told British Vogue of her next album in a new cover story.

Weekend 'All Things Considered' staff revisit favorite stories of 2022

ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: And finally today, 2022 was filled with big headlines.And Michel Martin and the team here at ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, they've covered it all.Before we say goodbye, we wanted to introduce you to the people who make it happen.Here they are with the stories they'll remember from 2022.
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Calabasas Chateau Featured in Mariah Carey's 'I Don't' Music Video Premieres on the Market for $28.7M

The European-style chateau featured in Mariah Carey's music video 'I Don't' is on sale for $28,750,000 in Calabasas, CA.
The mansion, designed by architect Richard Drummond Davis, is a luxurious property nestled in the celebrity-filled enclave of The Estates of The Oaks.

Watch Kim Gordon Perform "Bye Bye" on Kimmel

Kim Gordon performed "Bye Bye" from her album The Collective on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Collective is Gordon's follow-up to her 2019 solo debut No Home Record, with additional production from Anthony Paul Lopez.

Normani Announces Debut Solo Album Dopamine

Normani announced her debut solo studio album title without a release date yet.
Normani has released several solo singles and music video features since her time with Fifth Harmony.

How OpenAI's Sora Impacts The Future Of Music Marketing

Sora by OpenAI can generate entire videos or extend them by providing foresight of many frames at a time.
Music videos in the past integrated music and storytelling, making visual culture accessible and offering a platform for entertainment marketing.

YouTube Introduces Remix Feature for Music Videos on Shorts: Filling the Void Left by TikTok - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube introduces new remix feature for Shorts
UMG-TikTok dispute creates opportunity for YouTube

Danny Brown Announces 2024 North American Tour

Danny Brown announces 2024 North American tour in support of his new album
Tour includes stops in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Seattle, and more

LISTEN: The long-forgotten Madonna R&B bop that even she probably doesn't remember recording

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Madonna's ninth studio album American Life.Though critics and fans were divided over it at the time, today it is remembered as one of the most daring, boundary-pushing, and forward-thinking albums of her career.At the time, Madonna promoted American Life with a small promo tour, four singles (and three music videos), and that iconic performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliot at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
#back

'Rye Lane' is a fresh and charming rom-com that also feels comfortingly familiar

Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah) in Rye Lane.Chris Harris/Searchlight Pictures The meet-cute in Rye Lane occurs in a public restroom at a mutual friend's art show, though not in a dirty-sexy kind of way; it's actually quite awkward.Dom (David Jonsson) is perched on a toilet seat, having a big cry over an ex-girlfriend, when Yas (Vivian Oparah) overhears his sad whimpers echoing from the other side of a stall.

Body of DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco Bay a month after he disappeared

(San Francisco Police Department)

A month after the disappearance of popular Bay Area disc jockey Jeffrey Vandergrift, his body was found in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office.The examiner's office released a statement Thursday, confirming Vandergrift's death, but it offered no further comment, including the cause of death.

Bed Bugs - The Paris Review

I was trying on brassieres at Azaleas, the one next to the Ukrainian National Home on Second Avenue.All of the brassieres looked terrible on me.This is because I have very small breasts (which is okay, because I have absolutely fabulous areolas).I picked out one that was a very pale blush pink, and paid seventy dollars for it.

The Nude Party raises the barn roof for 'Rides On' - Brooklyn Magazine

By Brett Wachtel
The seven-piece New York-based band The Nude Party returned with their much-anticipated third full-length album Friday.With "Rides On," it no longer feels like they're balancing influences, but have instead arrived at a sound that is more fully their own.This is the group's most cohesive release yet.

Guns N' Roses' "November Rain" becomes first rock video to hit 2 billion YouTube views

Guns N' Roses ' "November Rain" is the first full-on rock music video to hit 2 billion views on YouTube.The milestone comes a little more than 13 years since the 1991 clip was uploaded to the streaming platform on Christmas Day of 2009.The epic ballad boasts an equally grand music video starring singer Axl Rose and his then-girlfriend, supermodel Stephanie Seymour.

David Bowie, and His Personas, Will Live On at Victoria and Albert Museum

Over a 55-year career, David Bowie redefined the essence of cool by embracing an outsider status.Now, Ziggy Stardust and all of the musician's other personas will have a permanent home.The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will house more than 80,000 items from Bowie's career at a new David Bowie Center for the Study of Performing Arts, the museum announced on Thursday.

'Rye Lane' is a fresh and charming rom-com that also feels comfortingly familiar

Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah) in Rye Lane.Chris Harris/Searchlight Pictures The meet-cute in Rye Lane occurs in a public restroom at a mutual friend's art show, though not in a dirty-sexy kind of way; it's actually quite awkward.Dom (David Jonsson) is perched on a toilet seat, having a big cry over an ex-girlfriend, when Yas (Vivian Oparah) overhears his sad whimpers echoing from the other side of a stall.

Body of DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco Bay a month after he disappeared

(San Francisco Police Department)

A month after the disappearance of popular Bay Area disc jockey Jeffrey Vandergrift, his body was found in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office.The examiner's office released a statement Thursday, confirming Vandergrift's death, but it offered no further comment, including the cause of death.

Bed Bugs - The Paris Review

I was trying on brassieres at Azaleas, the one next to the Ukrainian National Home on Second Avenue.All of the brassieres looked terrible on me.This is because I have very small breasts (which is okay, because I have absolutely fabulous areolas).I picked out one that was a very pale blush pink, and paid seventy dollars for it.

The Nude Party raises the barn roof for 'Rides On' - Brooklyn Magazine

By Brett Wachtel
The seven-piece New York-based band The Nude Party returned with their much-anticipated third full-length album Friday.With "Rides On," it no longer feels like they're balancing influences, but have instead arrived at a sound that is more fully their own.This is the group's most cohesive release yet.

Guns N' Roses' "November Rain" becomes first rock video to hit 2 billion YouTube views

Guns N' Roses ' "November Rain" is the first full-on rock music video to hit 2 billion views on YouTube.The milestone comes a little more than 13 years since the 1991 clip was uploaded to the streaming platform on Christmas Day of 2009.The epic ballad boasts an equally grand music video starring singer Axl Rose and his then-girlfriend, supermodel Stephanie Seymour.

David Bowie, and His Personas, Will Live On at Victoria and Albert Museum

Over a 55-year career, David Bowie redefined the essence of cool by embracing an outsider status.Now, Ziggy Stardust and all of the musician's other personas will have a permanent home.The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will house more than 80,000 items from Bowie's career at a new David Bowie Center for the Study of Performing Arts, the museum announced on Thursday.
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#years

A Mother Faces 'A Thousand and One' Obstacles in This Unconventional NYC Film

Terry is played at ages 6, 13 and 17 by the actors Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney and Josiah Cross.The use of three actors to play a young Black man at different ages has already earned the movie comparisons to Barry Jenkins' sublime 2016 drama, .But those similarities aside, A Thousand and One focuses more specifically on the young man's mother.

A mother faces 'A Thousand and One' obstacles in this unconventional NYC film

Teyana Taylor and Aaron Kingsley Adetola play a mother and son in A Thousand and One.Sundance Institute A Thousand and One begins in 1994, shortly before a 22-year-old woman named Inez is released from Rikers Island.We don't know much about her, but Teyana Taylor, the electrifying actor who plays her, tells us plenty just from the brashly confident way Inez strides through her old Brooklyn stomping grounds after a year away.

Ontario reaches record-high levels of film, TV production in 2022 | CBC News

The province's screen sector is reporting its strongest ever year last year with Ontario hitting record-high levels of film and television productions.Ontario Creates, an agency of the provincial government, said it supported a total of 419 productions in 2022, contributing roughly $3.15 billion to the economy.

Fusing art & design in UX storytelling

I feel lucky to have grown up in the 1980s and '90s.It is clear that the growing tension between analog and digital seen in much of the content that was created in those two decades shaped my interest in visual arts and cemented my pursuit of a career in the field of design.Some of what I loved then, still stands as iconic creations for many of us.

Zach Gilford Admits He Forgot Taylor Swift's Name When He Starred In Her Music Video

Today, most actors would give anything for a chance to star in a Taylor Swift music video - but 11 years ago, one of her co-stars barely even knew who she was.On Jan. 24, Friday Night Lights star Zach Gilford revealed on the LadyGang podcast that he couldn't remember Swift's name while working on her "Ours" video in late 2011.

Remembering Crumley Grocery in South Austin and its massive annual Christmas light display

AUSTIN, Texas  For several generations, it was considered South Austin's best-known display of outdoor Christmas lights.The Crumley Grocery Store on Interstate 35 near Onion Creek shined like a beacon on cold winter nights as thousands of festive lights meant the holidays were here.In 1965, D.E.Crumley and his wife, Nova, opened the Crumley Store on the newly built I-35.

A Mother Faces 'A Thousand and One' Obstacles in This Unconventional NYC Film

Terry is played at ages 6, 13 and 17 by the actors Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney and Josiah Cross.The use of three actors to play a young Black man at different ages has already earned the movie comparisons to Barry Jenkins' sublime 2016 drama, .But those similarities aside, A Thousand and One focuses more specifically on the young man's mother.

A mother faces 'A Thousand and One' obstacles in this unconventional NYC film

Teyana Taylor and Aaron Kingsley Adetola play a mother and son in A Thousand and One.Sundance Institute A Thousand and One begins in 1994, shortly before a 22-year-old woman named Inez is released from Rikers Island.We don't know much about her, but Teyana Taylor, the electrifying actor who plays her, tells us plenty just from the brashly confident way Inez strides through her old Brooklyn stomping grounds after a year away.

Ontario reaches record-high levels of film, TV production in 2022 | CBC News

The province's screen sector is reporting its strongest ever year last year with Ontario hitting record-high levels of film and television productions.Ontario Creates, an agency of the provincial government, said it supported a total of 419 productions in 2022, contributing roughly $3.15 billion to the economy.

Fusing art & design in UX storytelling

I feel lucky to have grown up in the 1980s and '90s.It is clear that the growing tension between analog and digital seen in much of the content that was created in those two decades shaped my interest in visual arts and cemented my pursuit of a career in the field of design.Some of what I loved then, still stands as iconic creations for many of us.

Zach Gilford Admits He Forgot Taylor Swift's Name When He Starred In Her Music Video

Today, most actors would give anything for a chance to star in a Taylor Swift music video - but 11 years ago, one of her co-stars barely even knew who she was.On Jan. 24, Friday Night Lights star Zach Gilford revealed on the LadyGang podcast that he couldn't remember Swift's name while working on her "Ours" video in late 2011.

Remembering Crumley Grocery in South Austin and its massive annual Christmas light display

AUSTIN, Texas  For several generations, it was considered South Austin's best-known display of outdoor Christmas lights.The Crumley Grocery Store on Interstate 35 near Onion Creek shined like a beacon on cold winter nights as thousands of festive lights meant the holidays were here.In 1965, D.E.Crumley and his wife, Nova, opened the Crumley Store on the newly built I-35.
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#music-video

Afroman Is Sued by Police Officers After Using Their Faces in Music Videos

Seven law enforcement officers in Ohio are suing the rapper Afroman for using footage of their raid on his house last year in videos and merchandise for commercial purposes, according to a complaint.Four deputies, two sergeants and a detective, all with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in West Union, filed a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas in Adams County on March 13, the complaint said.

'Babylon,' 'Everything Everywhere,' 'Glass Onion' Win Big at 2023 ADG Awards for Production Design

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) awarded winners in 14 categories at the 27th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards February 18 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel.The awards honored theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and animation features.

HEAR IN PORTLAND: Sxlxmxn's Second Gospel Sample EP, Masego Makes a Nightclub Paradise, and Carrie Underwood's Diamonds & Rhinestones Tour

Folks, we made it through the first big weekend of Black History Month, Grammy season is officially over, and now we can look forward to another massive music thing happening on a national stage this February: Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show! (As a new mom, these televised events have become way too important in my music diet.)

Model Tatjana Patitz dies aged 56

Model Tatjana Patitz has died at the age of 56, her New York modelling agency confirmed.Patitz, born in Hamburg, Germany, rose to prominence as a high-fashion model in the 1980s and 1990s.On Wednesday, Patitz's New York modelling agency The Model CoOp confirmed to the PA news agency that she had died in California.

Afroman Is Sued by Police Officers After Using Their Faces in Music Videos

Seven law enforcement officers in Ohio are suing the rapper Afroman for using footage of their raid on his house last year in videos and merchandise for commercial purposes, according to a complaint.Four deputies, two sergeants and a detective, all with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in West Union, filed a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas in Adams County on March 13, the complaint said.

'Babylon,' 'Everything Everywhere,' 'Glass Onion' Win Big at 2023 ADG Awards for Production Design

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) awarded winners in 14 categories at the 27th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards February 18 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel.The awards honored theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and animation features.

HEAR IN PORTLAND: Sxlxmxn's Second Gospel Sample EP, Masego Makes a Nightclub Paradise, and Carrie Underwood's Diamonds & Rhinestones Tour

Folks, we made it through the first big weekend of Black History Month, Grammy season is officially over, and now we can look forward to another massive music thing happening on a national stage this February: Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show! (As a new mom, these televised events have become way too important in my music diet.)

Model Tatjana Patitz dies aged 56

Model Tatjana Patitz has died at the age of 56, her New York modelling agency confirmed.Patitz, born in Hamburg, Germany, rose to prominence as a high-fashion model in the 1980s and 1990s.On Wednesday, Patitz's New York modelling agency The Model CoOp confirmed to the PA news agency that she had died in California.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra unveil new song "Nadja": Stream

Unknown Mortal Orchestra have returned with "Nadja," another look at their upcoming double album Listen to the single below."Nadja" pulls the curtain back on UMO's usual dense instrumentation, instead focusing on singer/multi-instrumentalist Ruban Nielson's voice and guitar.The melancholy track serves as a sequel of sorts to previous single "Layla"; both songs come with music videos directed by Vira-Lata, and the clip for "Nadja" sees the main characters separated after the joyous adventures of its predecessor.

Philips debuts the Screeneo U5, an affordable short-throw 4K projector for under $1800 - Yanko Design

Kept at a distance of just 16 inches from any surface, the Philips Screeneo U5 turns your wall into a whopping 150-inch 4K theater that's also 3D-capable!Setting up a cinema in your compact home was never this easy, and at a price of $1790, never this economical either...The Philips Screeneo U5 comes on the heels of its previous generation, the Screeneo U4, which debuted earlier this year and garnered over $6.5 million in funding on Indiegogo.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra unveil new song "Nadja": Stream

Unknown Mortal Orchestra have returned with "Nadja," another look at their upcoming double album Listen to the single below."Nadja" pulls the curtain back on UMO's usual dense instrumentation, instead focusing on singer/multi-instrumentalist Ruban Nielson's voice and guitar.The melancholy track serves as a sequel of sorts to previous single "Layla"; both songs come with music videos directed by Vira-Lata, and the clip for "Nadja" sees the main characters separated after the joyous adventures of its predecessor.

Philips debuts the Screeneo U5, an affordable short-throw 4K projector for under $1800 - Yanko Design

Kept at a distance of just 16 inches from any surface, the Philips Screeneo U5 turns your wall into a whopping 150-inch 4K theater that's also 3D-capable!Setting up a cinema in your compact home was never this easy, and at a price of $1790, never this economical either...The Philips Screeneo U5 comes on the heels of its previous generation, the Screeneo U4, which debuted earlier this year and garnered over $6.5 million in funding on Indiegogo.
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Ebertfest Announces First Slate of Films, Guest Frank Oz and Theme of Empathy at the Movies | Festivals & Awards

Festivals & Awards The Editors March 09, 2023 A diverse selection of films that generate empathy have been curated for the 23rd Annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival, running Wednesday, April 19th, through Saturday, April 22nd, at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois.Ebertfest, co-founded and hosted by Chaz Ebert, will honor the 10th anniversary of her husband Roger Ebert's death by screening films and bringing filmmaker guests who exemplify the theme of Empathy at the Movies.

Here's how you can hear the new Metallica album before it's released

Metallica is inviting you to the movie theater.The top-selling Bay Area band of all time is set to premiere its forthcoming 12th studio album 72 Seasons during a worldwide listening party held at select cinemas.The one-night-only movie-theater event takes places April 13, one day before 72 Seasons is released on April 14.

Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon at 50: North London's role in classic album

One of the most influential albums of all time, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon was recorded over eight months at Abbey Road Studios.But several other north London locations played a role in the iconic release 50 years ago.The album was partly developed during live performances, with an early version premiering to press at Finsbury Park's Rainbow Theatre in February 1972 several months before recording began.The Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park where in February 1972 Pink Floyd performed an early version of The Dark Side of The Moon (Image: Newsquest Archive) Then known as 'The Dark Side of The Moon: A Piece for Assorted Lunatics', it explored ideas including the pressures of the band's lifestyle, and the mental health problems of former member Syd Barrett.
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TikTok Is Just Realizing This 2008 Taylor Swift Hit Is A Cover Of A Rock Song

Nothing usually gets past Swifties.By now, Taylor Swift's loyal fans know to decode lyrics, music videos, and other would-be teasers that she drops.After all, the 11-time Grammy winner is the queen of Easter eggs.While their expert sleuthing is unparalleled, one of Swift's songs from 2008 recently surprised her fan base and made the rounds on TikTok.

Live Like William Randolph Hearst in This Grand-Scale L.A. Rental for $25K a Month

Realtor.com Looking for a glam spot to host parties and events?Consider this over-the-top party pad used by  William Randolph Hearst during the 1920s and 1930s.The 3,000-square-foot townhome in Los Angeles is available to rent for $25,000 a month.The unit in the Los Altos apartment complex on Wilshire Boulevard is being represented by Ari Wintraub of Sotheby's International Realty-Brentwood Brokerage.

YouTube Music's 2022 Recap begins rolling out today | Engadget

YouTube Music  'Tis the season for music apps' "year in review" rewinds that let you relive the songs and artists you streamed from the past 12 months.Only a few hours after the revamped Apple Music Replay arrived, YouTube Music its 2022 Recap, which begins rolling out today for iOS and Android.

TikTok Is Just Realizing This 2008 Taylor Swift Hit Is A Cover Of A Rock Song

Nothing usually gets past Swifties.By now, Taylor Swift's loyal fans know to decode lyrics, music videos, and other would-be teasers that she drops.After all, the 11-time Grammy winner is the queen of Easter eggs.While their expert sleuthing is unparalleled, one of Swift's songs from 2008 recently surprised her fan base and made the rounds on TikTok.

Live Like William Randolph Hearst in This Grand-Scale L.A. Rental for $25K a Month

Realtor.com Looking for a glam spot to host parties and events?Consider this over-the-top party pad used by  William Randolph Hearst during the 1920s and 1930s.The 3,000-square-foot townhome in Los Angeles is available to rent for $25,000 a month.The unit in the Los Altos apartment complex on Wilshire Boulevard is being represented by Ari Wintraub of Sotheby's International Realty-Brentwood Brokerage.

YouTube Music's 2022 Recap begins rolling out today | Engadget

YouTube Music  'Tis the season for music apps' "year in review" rewinds that let you relive the songs and artists you streamed from the past 12 months.Only a few hours after the revamped Apple Music Replay arrived, YouTube Music its 2022 Recap, which begins rolling out today for iOS and Android.
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The 50 best albums of 2022: No 3 The Weeknd: Dawn FM

Dawn FM is the Dom Perignon of male manipulator music  a slick of negging and neediness, sleaze and sanctimony that carries the unnatural, alluring glow of toxic waste.Released without fanfare in the first week of the year and still as luridly spectacular 11 months later, the Weeknd's fifth album  eighth if you count his superlative and still-astounding 2011 mixtape trilogy  is also his most dazzlingly deranged, and a high watermark for any star seeking to inflict their own vision on mainstream, stadium-primed pop music.
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