Blonde Anime Characters: Naruto, Sailor Moon & More
Sailor Moon, Naruto (Photo Credit: Toei Animation, Studio Pierrot) Over the years, Anime has been known for bringing out some of the most unique characters. Oftentimes, blonde anime characters shine brighter than most for more reasons than one. Popularly known for their cheerful and bright nature, these characters often face adversity with a smile. From…
The biggest AI companies agree to crack down on child abuse images
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Tech companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Amazon committed today to reviewing their AI training data for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and removing it from use in any future models. The companies signed on to a new set of principles meant…
Taylor Swift Shares Behind-the-Scenes Montage Recording ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift spent quite a few fortnights creating her freshly released 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department, and the superstar gave fans a glimpse into her recording process with a brand new YouTube Short released on Tuesday (April 23). Soundtracked by the album’s lead single and Post Malone collaboration, “Fortnight,” the Short shows a…
Pearl Jam, Neil Young with Crazy Horse to Headline 2024 Ohana Festival
Photo Credit: Roger Ho Ohana Festival has revealed its 2024 artist lineup for the three-day event, which will return to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif., on Sept. 27 through 29. The Eddie Vedder-founded event will include headliners Pearl Jam performing on Friday, Sept. 27, Sunday, Sept. 29, and Neil Young with Crazy Horse…
Atlus’ new fantasy-meets-Persona RPG launches in October
Image: Atlus Metaphor: ReFantazio is the inscrutable name for Atlus’ next RPG project. The company launched a new trailer and a 30-minute video introducing players to the story, gameplay, and social elements of the game, and at first blush, it looks pretty damn intriguing. Check out the gameplay video below. Metaphor: ReFantazio is an action…
You don’t know your K-pop persona, do you?
Image: Spotify Spotify has launched a colorful personality quiz designed to help K-pop fans determine their persona. For those unfamiliar with the K-pop term or its Jungian roots, a “persona” refers to the distinct, public-facing role of each member of a band. The feature leans into K-pop’s status as a major area of growth in…
Government rejects recommendations of Misogyny In Music report
The UK government has rejected the recommendations suggested by the Misogyny In Music report to improve gender equality in the music industry. The report was published in January by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC), which warned that women in the music industry face “endemic” misogyny and discrimination and said “urgent action” was required to…
Gretchen Wilson on Launching a Country Rallying Cry in 2004 With ‘Redneck Woman’: ‘I Knew It Was Going to Speak to So Many Women’
This week, Billboard is publishing a series of lists and articles celebrating the music of 20 years ago. Our 2004 Week continues here as we check in with one of the artists who defined mainstream country music 20 years ago: Gretchen Wilson, whose smash hit “Redneck Woman” and subsequent best-selling Here for the Party album made her the freshest…
RAYE, Sampha, Yussef Dayes lead 2024 Ivor Novello nominations
Over 70 songwriters have been nominated for the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, with RAYE, Sampha and Yussef Dayes leading nominees. The nominees were announced today (April 23) in eight categories including the Best Album, Best Contemporary Song and the Rising Star Award with Amazon Music. The awards ceremony with Amazon Music will take place on…
Lambrini Girls share anthemic new single ‘Body Of Mine’
Lambrini Girls have shared their anthemic new single ‘Body Of Mine’. READ MORE: Lambrini Girls: fiery Brighton punks demanding safe spaces for all “If my gender is so radical / I’d rather be invisible / If I can never fit the mould / Call me the punchline / But when I identify / I’m the…
How 14 tribes plan to use the Biden administration’s solar grants
Cody Two Bears attends the Stand With Standing Rock Benefit at ABC Home & Carpet on December 15th, 2016, in New York City. | Photo by Mark Sagliocco / WireImage A coalition of 14 tribes received $135,580,000 for solar energy, part of a Biden administration program to help more households run on renewable energy. The…
Listen: Unheard Johnny Cash Album ‘Songwriter’ Slated for Release, with Preview Single “Well Alright”
Photo Credit: Alan Messer This summer, an unheard album from the great Johnny Cash will see public release after three decades in the vault. Set to arrive on June 28 via Mercury Nashville/UMe, Songwriter comprises 11 songs written by Cash through his first four decades of performance, pairing entries from his early outlaw era with…
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