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Bruce Willis Could Appear in Future Projects Thanks to Deepfake Twin
Bruce Willis was forced to retire from acting earlier this year after being diagnosed with a language disorder called aphasia, but we may see him on screen for future projects thanks to the use of deepfake technology. Last year, Willis worked with an AI-powered technology firm called Deepcake so his likeness could be used in a commercial without stepping a foot on set. Engineers at the company used AI technology to create a 4K “digital twin” of Willis by loading 34,000 “image fragments” from movies like Die Hard and Fifth Element into their neural network. That data was then used to superimpose his face onto the face of understudies with “surgical precision.” Though making Willis’ replica was a 14-day process, Deepcake claims their engineers only need “three to five days” to recr...
Look Inside Portola, San Francisco’s Newest Electronic Music Festival
San Francisco’s newest music festival, Portola, went down over the weekend, walloping the Bay Area with the sounds of electronic music greats. The fest, which is produced by Goldenvoice and took place on September 24th and 25th, attracted roughly 30,000 fans and featured an epic lineup. Flume, Fatboy Slim, Four Tet, Jamie xx, Kaytranada, Peggy Gou, Fred again.. and The Chemical Brothers threw down at the sun-kissed grounds of Pier 80, among others. EDM.com was on the ground to capture the unique sights and intoxicating sounds of Portola’s inaugural festival. And if these photos are any indication, it’s the first of many. Check out the gallery below. All photos by Jason Myers/Memorandum Media for EDM.com. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles [flexi-common...
Stadium Goods, FarFetch & Döttling Collaborate To Create The Ultimate Sneaker Safe
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Farfetch / FARFETCH Sneakerheads know the importance of stashing their grails and storing them in the best kinds of compartments to keep them clean and safe. Now there will be an new option for such tasks but it’ll cost ya a pretty penny. Source: Farfetch / FARFETCH Highsnobiety is reporting that Farfetch and Stadium Goods have teamed up to create the ultimate sneaker storage safe and with the help of Döttling, have constructed the ultimate luxury sneaker storage unit that will be featured in the homes of celebrity sneakerheads across the board. Related Stories The idea was shaped by Stadium Goods’ own Trophy Case, the resale store’s signature glass-fronted display that holds only its most covetable kicks, clothes, and bags. Rather than devise some kind o...
Lizzo Makes Conservatives Cry Over Playing James Madison’s Flute
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Pop superstar Lizzo, caused a frenzy among right-wingers who were upset over her playing an antique flute that belonged to President James Madison. On Monday (Sept. 26), the singer visited the Reading Room at Library of Congress and its archival vault. She was invited by its chief librarian, Carla Hayden who is a noted fan of hers. During the tour, the accomplished flautist got the chance to play a 200-year old flute made of crystal that was once owned by former President James Madison. The flute, which dates back to 1813, was a gift from French flute artisan Claude Laurent. Related Stories The fun didn’t stop there, as the “Good as Hell” singer got special permission from Hayden to play the flute during her concert appearance Tuesday night (S...
Gunna Files Third Bond Motion; Attorneys Claims There’s ‘No Evidence’ To Support Hold
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Atlanta rap star Gunna who was arrested in May as part of a large RICO indictment of YSL, has remained in holding. But this week, his attorneys filed a third bond motion seeking to have him released. According to court documents dated Sept. 26 that were reviewed by Complex, the rapper’s legal team said that Georgia prosecutors have failed to show evidence of its argument about why he should remain in custody. “The State has presented no evidence to support its claims of dangerousness and has dismissed the only serious overt act (75) that was present when the first bond hearing was held,” the legal team argued. Related Stories Prosecutors have twice previously argued for Gunna’s bond to be denied, however, his attorneys not...
HHW Gaming: Google Stadia Will Be Put Out of Its Misery Jan. 18, Twitter Wonders What Took So Long?
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Drew Angerer / Getty It took long enough. Google Stadia, Google’s cloud gaming service, is being shut down. Google dropped the unsurprising news in a blog post announcing that people who, for whatever reason, are on the service can continue to play games on Google Stadia until January 18th, 2023. Anyone who purchased Google Stadia hardware, games, and add-ons through the Google Store will get a refund from Google, and the tech giant expects those refunds to be completed by mid-January. Stadia Pro subscriptions will not be eligible for a refund but will not be charged as the service begins its shutdown process. “A few years ago, we also launched a consumer gaming service, Stadia,” Stadia vice president and GM Phil Harrison said in a blog post. “...
Show Dem Camp ft Oxlade – Mine Alone
Don’t miss this new single Show Dem Camp titled “Mine Alone”. Rap duo, Show Dem Camp alongside Oxlade comes through with a brand new single titled Mine Alone. The new record is taken off their new album “Palmwine Music Alone Vol. 3“. This is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his new singles Bad Breakup (Skit), No Regrets, and Feel Something among others. Listen and share Show Dem Camp ft Oxlade – Mine Alone below. Download coming soon.
Show Dem Camp ft Tim Lyre – Feel Something
Don’t miss this new single Show Dem Camp titled “Feel Something”. Rap duo, Show Dem Camp alongside Tim Lyre comes through with a brand new single titled Feel Something. The new record is taken off their new album “Palmwine Music Alone Vol. 3“. This is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his new singles Bad Breakup (Skit), Rolling, and First Time Caller Skit among others. Listen to and share Show Dem Camp ft Tim Lyre – Feel Something below. Download coming soon.
Show Dem Camp ft Moelogo – No Regrets
Check out this new single Show Dem Camp titled “No Regrets”. Talented music duo, Show Dem Camp alongside Moelogo delivers a brand new single titled No Regrets. The new record is taken from their new body of work “Palmwine Music Alone Vol. 3“. This is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his new singles, Live Life, Kele, and First Time Caller Skit among others. Listen and share Show Dem Camp ft Moelogo – No Regrets below. Download coming soon.
Show Dem Camp ft BOJ – Kele
Check out this new single Show Dem Camp titled “Kele”. Talented music duo, Show Dem Camp alongside BOJ delivers a brand new single titled Kele. The new record is taken from their new body of work “Palmwine Music Alone Vol. 3“. This is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his new singles Rolling, Your Love featuring Lojay, and WYM among others. Listen and share Show Dem Camp ft BOJ – Kele below. Download coming soon.
FKA twigs Delivers Stop-Motion Style “pamplemousse” Video
FKA twigs has shared a new music video for her Caprisongs track “pamplemousse.” Directed by Aidan Zamiri and Yuma Burgess, the fast-paced visual flashes through a series of strong images and digital renderings of the artist atop changing backdrops, mimicking the cadence of a stop-motion film. “Me and the girls with our phones out/8 simi haze lookin girl scouts/Wow,” she sings through the kaleidoscopic video. “Weave smells like La Croix/Pamplemousse/Moon stars in your face/Vogue.” Caprisongs, which was released in January of this year, boasts 17 tracks and includes features from The Weeknd, Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar, Shygirl, Rema, Pa Salieu, Koreless, Tobias Jesso Jr., Fred again.., Mike Dean, Warren Ellis and more. The album has already received a bevy of music videos for ...
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Album Only the Strong Survive, Shares Video for Frank Wilson Cover
Bruce Springsteen is releasing a new album on November 11 via Columbia Records. The LP, Only the Strong Survive, is a collection of soul music covers. Below, watch the Thom Zimny–directed music video for Springsteen’s cover of Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do).” On Only the Strong Survive, Springsteen covers songs performed by the Walker Brothers (“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)”), transgender pioneer Jackie Shane (“Any Other Way”), Jimmy Ruffin (“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”), and others. He recorded his album with the E Street Horns, producer Ron Aniello, and backing vocalists Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Dennis Collins, and Fonzi Thornton. In addition, the album features guest vocals from Sam Moore. In a statement about Only the Stron...
