Macaulay Culkin Was the First Choice to Star in Eminem’s ‘Stan’ Music Video, Devon Sawa Says
Eminem‘s “Stan” has become one of the most iconic songs and music videos of the 2000s — its title even inspired a popular term describing hardcore fans of artists that’s still commonly used today. But according to the Dr. Dre-directed visual’s star Devon Sawa, the rapper almost went in another direction when casting the project’s…
Netflix’s The Witcher will end with season 5
Henry Cavill as Geralt. | Image: Netflix We still don’t know what Liam Hemsworth will look (or sound) like when he takes up the role of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher. But we do know how long he’ll be wearing the white wig: Netflix has confirmed that the show’s fifth season will be its…
Sonos refurbished speakers and soundbars are up to $170 off right now
A speaker doesn’t have to be brand new to sound good. Sonos speakers get high marks in our reviews and buying guides and the company has one of the better refurbished programs out there. Right now, you can grab a refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbar for $509, which is $170 off the refurbished price and…
Everything you need to know about Disney, ESPN, and Bob Iger’s return as CEO
Image: The Verge Disney has big decisions to make about streaming, sports, Marvel, and more. Continue reading…
20 Questions with Sheila E. on Her First Salsa Album, Her Legendary Role Models & What She Misses Most About Prince
It’s hard to believe that Sheila E. had not released a salsa album until only a couple weeks ago. As the daughter of American percussionist Pete Escovedo, the “Queen of Percussion” grew up surrounded by Latin music royalty — including the “King of the Timbales” Tito Puente, who was her godfather, and the “Queen of…
Meta rolls out an updated AI assistant, built with the long-awaited Llama 3
Meta just announced a major update for its AI assistant platform, Meta AI, which has been built using the long-awaited open source Llama 3 large language model (LLM). The company says it’s “now the most intelligent AI assistant you can use for free.” As for use case scenarios, the company touts the ability to help…
TikTok divest-or-ban legislation could suddenly be fast-tracked in the Senate
Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Brendan Hoffman, Getty Images A bill that could oust TikTok from the US looked like it could linger for months in the Senate, even after the House overwhelmingly voted to approve it. But a move by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) could change that. An updated version…
Nicki Minaj, Rihanna Songwriter Kosine Sells Catalog to Seeker Music, Partners on Samplémoose Program
Seeker Music has acquired the publishing rights to Marcos “Kosine” Palacios’ catalog, including his share of hits like “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj, “Birthday Cake” by Rihanna, “DANCE (A$$)” by Big Sean as well as the soundtracks he wrote for FOX’s Empire and Star and his work as half of the production duo Da Internz. Additionally, Kosine has been named Seeker’s…
Alek Olsen Rules TikTok Billboard Top 50, YG Marley Nears No. 1
Alek Olsen’s “Someday I’ll Get It” ties Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me” for the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart, reigning for a fourth straight frame on the April 20-dated survey. The TikTok Billboard Top 50 is a weekly ranking of the most popular songs on TikTok in…
At Kernel, your veggie burger will be served by a robot
Its robotic arm heats vegan burgers and crispy potatoes while relegating humans to assembly line jobs. Continue reading…
Meta’s battle with ChatGPT begins now
Mark Zuckerberg announcing Meta’s AI assistant at Connect 2023. | Image: Meta Meta’s AI assistant is being put everywhere across Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Meanwhile, the company’s next major AI model, Llama 3, has arrived. Continue reading…
Pom Poko announce new album ‘Champion’ and share spritely title track
Pom Poko have announced details of a new album titled ‘Champion’, and shared the intriguing new title track. Check it out below. READ MORE: Pom Poko: “We can do whatever we want – sometimes it disgusts us” Announced today (April 18), the new album will mark the Norwegian four-piece and NME 100 alumni’s third studio album, following on…
