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Hands-On With the Exquisite ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition Gaming Laptop
It’s no secret that many of our favorite music producers are also hardcore gamers. We’ve seen countless video game and electronic music crossovers over the years, and even more so during the pandemic-induced live music shutdown. At this point, it’s not even the least bit surprising to hear your favorite artist’s music in a game or even see their image modeled into the action. Alan Walker has now decided to take things a step further and move from software to hardware. Enter the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition, a custom gaming laptop created by ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) in partnership with Walker. ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition and case. ASUS Pretty and Powerful The ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edit...
Will Ashley’s Crush On Nelson Blow Up Her Challenge Game?
All is fair in love, war and The Challenge? Not quite the case for Ashley “Millionaire” Mitchell, who admitted on the latest episode of Spies, Lies and Allies that she might just be catching feelings for (gasp!) Nelson. But now that the crush has spilled over into semi-heartbreak (and a consequent blowout with Berna), will Ashley be able to refocus on the game en route to her third potential championship? Ashley, who’s been romantically linked to Jamie, Tony and Kyle across her Challenge career, set her sights on Nelson instead, at the top of Season 37. Ashley said she and Nelson had begun to develop a friendship (with occasional benefits) after becoming neighbors in Texas, and slowly, Ashley (though she admitted such behavior was not in her best interest) began to catch feelings. “I know ...
R Kelly Trial Day 1: Prosecutors Liken Singer to Crime Boss Who Blackmailed His Victims
Opening statements in the federal trial of R Kelly got underway in Brooklyn on Wednesday. The disgraced singer is charged with an array of sex crimes against six women and girls, including kidnapping, trafficking, and forced labor. According to The Daily Beast, in her opening statement Assistant United States Attorney Maria Cruz Melendez sought to portray Kelly as the leader of a criminal enterprise who knowingly facilitated his crimes. Cruz Melendez described Kelly as a “predator… who used his fame, popularity and the individuals at his disposal to target and groom girls, boys and young women for his sexual gratification.” Advertisement Related Video Prosecutors say they’ll present the jury with evidence including text messages between Kelly and his alleged victims, as well as video...
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce B-Sides & Rarities Part II, Share Unreleased Song “Vortex”: Stream
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have announced a new rarities and B-sides compilation collecting material from the second half of their storied career. B-Sides & Rarities Part II is set for release on double vinyl, double CD, deluxe double CD, and all digital platforms starting October 22nd. As its title implies, its the second such release from the band, following 2005’s B-Sides & Rarities Part I. Part II includes 27 rare or unreleased tracks from 2006-2020, including first recordings of “Skeleton Tree,” “Girl In Amber,” and “Bright Horses.” Also present is a previously unreleased song called “Vortex,” which was originally recorded in 2006 by Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey, and Jim Sclavunos. “As the band were never able to define the song as either Grinderman or Bad Seeds, it ...
Hall & Oates Perform “Rich Girl” on Kimmel: Watch
Hall and Oates are amidst a lengthy US amphitheater tour alongside UK new wave outfit Squeeze and Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall. To drum up promotion for the outing, John Hall and Daryl Oates appeared remotely on Wednesday night’s edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live and performed their classic track “Rich Girl.” Watch the replay below. Hall and Oates’ US tour with Squeeze and Tunstall runs through early October. Check out the full schedule below, and grab tickets via Ticketmaster. [embedded content] Advertisement Related Video Hall and Oates 2021 Tour Dates:08/19 — Noblesville, IN @ TCU Amph at White River State Park *08/21 — Auburn Hills, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre *08/23 — Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center *08/26 — Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater *08/28 — Milwa...
3 Former Netflix Employees Reportedly Made $3.1 Million USD off of Insider Trading
Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that they are charging three former Netflix employees and two close associates for revealing confidential information regarding the streaming giant’s subscriber growth that led to them netting a profit of $3.1 million USD. In a recent report, the SEC identified Sung Mo “Jay” Jun as the prime suspect for the insider trading scheme. The scheme began when he first started working for Netflix and he is currently accused of providing his brother, Joon Mo Jun and close friend, Junwoo Chon a series of classified information through a messaging channel, Rage Against the Market. He had supposedly revealed the information before the streamer would make its earning announcements where Jun was allegedly paid $60,000 USD for tipping ot...
Michael Keaton Speaks on Returning as Batman for ‘The Flash’
Batman fans were filled with joy when Michael Keaton confirmed his return as the older Bruce Wayne in Andrés Muschietti and Ezra Miller‘s The Flash, and now the actor has touched on why he decided to reprise the role after almost 30 years. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the 69-year-old actor revealed that he was impressed by Christina Hodson’s script and Muschietti’s vision. Keaton was also intrigued by the mere idea of his return as Batman. “Frankly, in the back of my head, I always thought, ‘I bet I could go back and nail that motherf*cker,’” he explained of the role of Batman, which he walked away from in the mid-90s because he wasn’t a fan of the Batman Forever script. “And so I thought, ‘Well, now that they’re asking me, let me see if I can pull that off.’” Keaton added that...
‘Eternals’ Releases Mystical Final Trailer Ahead of November Release
Just shortly after Marvel gave Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings its Hollywood premiere, the massively popular studio has now released the final trailer for Eternals ahead of its November release, shedding more light on the backstory of these godlike beings. Featured above, the new trailer answers a whole series of questions many fans have been asking since the introduction of the film, such as why the immortal group never interfered with the battle with Thanos (or any other war in the history of Earth), where these superheroes came from and what their powers might be, and who the new enemies are: the Eternals’ counterpart named Deviants. On top of this, we also see the return of another cosmic species known as Celestials who might prove to be a threat to Earth, and ...
‘Star Wars’ Finally Explains In Detail How Palpatine Survived ‘Return of the Jedi’ End
Star Wars fans have finally got a detailed explanation as to how Emperor Palpatine survived after Return of the Jedi to show up in The Rise of Skywalker. In a new blog post over on Star Wars‘ official website, Emily Shkoukani of the Lucasfilm Story Group finally explained in detail how Palpatine survived the events of Return of the Jedi when thrown into the depths of the second Death Star by Darth Vader. In fact, he didn’t so much “survive” as he did simply transfer his consciousness into a clone of himself. According to Shkoukani, the entire plan for the Sith Emperor to return to power began long before his death, when he came up with a plan known as the Contingency which would help him regain control of the Empire if he were to be struck down. Aside from various ...
Simon Cowell Makes a Bold Prediction About 9-Year-Old Opera Singer Victory Brinker on ‘AGT’
While Simon Cowell admitted he wasn’t as familiar with classical music, he is familiar with helping artists have their big break — and he paid Brinker one of the biggest compliments of the evening. “I do remember many years ago, on another show, an artist called Carrie Underwood came on and auditioned for me, and I said, ‘You’re going to sell millions and millions of records.’ And I was right,” he said, recalling his American Idol days. “I’m going to make a prediction: You’re going to be one of the biggest stars to emerge from one of these shows. Because you have a unique, special talent, and I think you are incredible.” Victory Brinker might be, well, on the brink of victory. Watch her performance of “Casta ...
9 Memorable Covers of Billie Eilish Songs
In August 2019, the 15-time Grammy champ offered her stripped-down take on Eilish’s debut song. In a video shared on Instagram, Keys sings emotionally while playing the piano, giving “Ocean Eyes” a soulful feel. A few months later, she covered the tune once more, this time recording it for Spotify’s Single Series. Vitamin String Quartet, “Bad Guy” There have been several notable covers of this Billboard Hot 100 hit, which spent 49 weeks on the chart. But one of the most memorable is VSQ’s take, which soundtracked a scene in the third episode of Bridgerton‘s steamy debut season. The quartet may have made the song suitable for a ballroom scene in a period romance series, but it also added to the fun with its bouncy strings, even sans vocals. Le...
Can Holly+ Solve the Problem of Deepfake Vocals?
Though there is evidence to suggest “publicity” or “personality” rights may provide some pathway to legal recourse for the commercial use of a public figure’s voice (like Tom Waits v. Frito Lay, a 1992 lawsuit in which the singer sued Frito Lay for the unauthorized impersonation his voice for a commercial and won), these rights vary from state-to-state and still have yet to address a case specific to the new frontier of AI-rendered vocals. But for experimental electronic musician Holly Herndon, who has been working at the intersection of music and artificial intelligence for years, including a doctoral stint at Stanford University, she sees this space as a brave new world for musicians. Instead of fighting to destroy the inevitable behemoth of AI, Herndon is showing others how to control i...
