I traded in my MacBook and now I’m a desktop convert
You can forget a lot about desktops if you use laptops exclusively for 23 years. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge When the M3 MacBook Airs came out last month, I did a good ol’ double facepalm that Captain Picard would be proud of. The wedge shape was no more (kinda). My…
Here’s the Date of the 2024 American Music Awards, Now on CBS
The American Music Awards, a fixture on ABC from 1974 to 2022, is moving to CBS. The first show on its new network is set for Sunday, Oct. 6, live on both coasts at 8:00 p.m. ET and 5:00 p.m. PT and streaming on Paramount+. Related 8 Standout Moments at the 2022 AMAs 04/26/2024 The official announcement…
Drake deletes AI-generated Tupac track after Shakur’s estate threatened to sue
Drake apparently learned it isn’t wise to mess with Tupac Shakur — even decades after his untimely death. Billboard first spotted that the Canadian hip-hop artist deleted the X (Twitter) post with his track “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which used an AI-generated recreation of Shakur’s voice to try to get under Kendrick Lamar’s skin. The takedown…
Shakira Says Monogamy Is a ‘Utopia’: ‘I Just Haven’t Been That Lucky’
Shakira is opening up about her perspective on love following her split from professional soccer player Gerard Piqué. “I cannot say that I don’t believe in love because I see the example of my parents after 50 years together; how they look into each other’s eyes and hold hands and can’t live apart from each other,”…
Anycia’s Prayer: The Rising ATL Rapper Breaks Down New ‘Princess Pop That’ Project & Reveals What Really Makes Her Tick
When Anycia sauntered onto the stage during her sold-out headline show at SOB’s in New York City (March 30), a star had very clearly entered the space. And with a buzzing crowd packed shoulder to shoulder, mingling and vibing through clouds of marijuana smoke, the venue was ready to welcome her like the star she…
How to delete the data Google has on you
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Think about everything you do across Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and everything else Google owns, and you get some idea of how much data you’re giving up to the company each day. For most of us, it’s… a lot. Whether or not you think the data collection…
Google adds AI conversation practice for English language learners
Illustration: The Verge Google is testing its AI listening skills with a feature that lets people speak into their phones and practice English with a conversational AI bot. Google first rolled out the speaking practice experience in October 2023. Originally, the feature only provided feedback on spoken sentences. Now, users can practice having ongoing conversations…
Amor a la Mexicana: Thalia Breaks Down 5 Essential Songs From ‘A Mucha Honra’
Taking a regional Mexican music route has led Thalia — often referred to as the Queen of Latin Pop — back to her roots, as she embraces the resurgence of música mexicana on her latest EP, A Mucha Honra. Related Thalia Opens Latin AMAs 2024 With World Premiere of ‘Te Va a Doler’ Remix 04/26/2024 “This…
New Nike Drop: The Air Jordan Retro 3 Is Here & It’s Already Selling Out – Get It While You Still Can
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s time to refresh your sneaker collection for spring. On Friday (April 26), Nike released the Air Jordan 3 Retro in…
Aaron Sorkin is working on a Jan. 6-focused follow-up to The Social Network
Aaron Sorkin has announced that he’s currently writing a followup script to The Social Network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He broke the news during an episode of The Town podcast that centered on how Facebook and social media have influenced democracy in the years since his Oscar-winning hit. The first film chronicled the early…
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ is the internet’s Song of the Summer
There are four little words that the girls just can’t get out of their heads: “That’s that me espresso” — a little nonsensical, a lot catchy. They seem to answer the season’s hottest question: What’s the Song of the Summer? Sabrina Carpenter’s sun-drenched hit, “Espresso,” is currently the top contender. While artists scramble to promote…
Christine & The Queens shares soulful new song ‘rentrer chez moi’: “A metaphor for the future”
Christine & the Queens has dropped his brand new song ‘rentrer chez moi’ – check out the track below. READ MORE: Christine and the Queens – ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’ review: pop auteur’s operatic gamble The artist has returned with his dreamy new song ‘rentrer chez moi’, which lyrically sees Chris wishing to return home….
