Music videos used to be a much bigger deal than they are now, and there are some songs that will always be associated with the videos that were put out with them. Some were more performance-based, others were cinematic and had interesting storylines.A few months ago, YouTube launched a new feature called “Most-Replayed,” which allows viewers to literally see the scenes in videos that have been played over and over the most. It’s displayed as a gray graph that appears above the red timeline when you scroll through a video. The higher the peak in the graph, the more views that particular segment…
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Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con announcements make it clear: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed for a major confrontation with Kang. After Jonathan Majors’ new baddie debuts in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, he’ll then take center stage in the next two, back-to-back Avengers sequels: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. (I mean, he’s got to be in The Kang Dynasty. His name’s right there in the title.)But what exactly is Kang going to be doing in these movies? What is his plan? What’s his endgame for the Avengers, to coin a phrase? In our latest Marvel video, we break down what’s coming to the MCU in Phases…
You may think that a good night’s sleep should be uninterrupted. But in fact, the neurotransmitter noradrenaline causes you to wake up more than 100 times a night, new research from the University of Copenhagen concludes. It is perfectly normal and may even indicate that you have slept well. You wake up. The alarm clock says 02:56. “Oh no, it is not time to wake up yet,” you think, fearing that you will need lots of coffee to stay awake the following day. Most people believe that a good night’s sleep should be uninterrupted. That is why it can be…
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Will Special Agent Sheryll Barnes (Roxy Sternberg) be impressed by her new boss, Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott (Dylan McDermott), upon rejoining the team in the FBI: Most Wanted Season 4 premiere? Based on the above photo, she isn’t by what he’s wearing (presumably for an undercover operation). Barnes went on maternity leave right before Remy stepped in as new team leader following Jess LaCroix’s death (Julian McMahon) in the line of duty. And now in “Iron Pipeline,” she’s back, but she “struggles with Remy’s leadership style,” according to CBS. Also in the Season 4 premiere, a family of four…
by Ren Zhuang and Zhao Weiwei, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (a) Schematic diagram of active THz electro-optic modulator based on VO2 film. (b) Experimental transmission (T), reflection (R), absorption (A) and reflection phase shift (?φ) as a function of applied electric current at 0.55 THz. (c) Schematic diagram of smart THz manipulation. Credit: Ren Zhuang Recently, a research group led by Prof. Sheng Zhigao from the High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) investigated an active and smart terahertz electro-optic modulator. Their related results were published…
There’s something that happens in your 30s: Whether you want to or not (and whether you’re even aware of it or not), you grow up. Everything about your world view becomes a bit more mature, and your style evolves along with it. While much of this evolution happens very naturally, for our wardrobes, that might not be the case. And as we get older, our clothes matter more. Read The Full Article Here
Facebook is getting a new ‘digital collectibles’ tab where creators will be able to showcase their non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The release of this NFT-centric feature on Facebook is going to be gradual and will start being available for select creators based in the US. Last month, Instagram had also said that it had begun testing NFT-displaying feature. Once the option is activated widely for both of the Meta-owned social networking apps, creators will be able to cross-post their work on the Facebook app, as well as the Instagram app thus reaching more potential buyers.Navdeep Singh, the technical programme manager at…
Muse barrels its way to a seventh U.K. No. 1 with Will Of The People. The British alternative rock trio got away to a fast start, as Will Of The People (via Warner Records) blasted to the top of the midweek leaderboard, shifting more chart units than the rest of the top 10 combined. When the weekly chart was published Friday (Sept. 2), Muse was clear at the top, accumulating 51,500 chart units, the Official Charts Company reports. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Along with the title, Muse snags a piece of…
Hollywood has adapted many video games to movies, but one of the most popular games of all time has eluded it until now: Pac-Man, the hugely popular arcade cabinet from the 1980s that launched a whole franchise of games about a cheerful little yellow dude (or sometimes his bow-wearing missus). At the games’ heyday in the ’80s, several attempts were made, but none ever got off the ground. There was a short-lived animated series, and then a second series in the 2010s, but that’s about it.But with several video game movies like the Sonic franchise earning major money in recent years (and with…
For the third year in a row, USDish is holding a Stephen King view-a-thon, where one fan will get paid $1,300 to marathon Stephen King movies. The company has also determined which of his movies are most popular in each state. They checked the top 15 King movies according to IMDB, and then used Google Trends to see which of those titles each state searched for the most. The movie that secured the top spot in the most states is It Chapter Two, which came out in 2019, followed by It. It isn’t just recent titles that made the list,…
Derry Girls, an utterly charming show about a group of teenage girls growing up during the late ’90s when Northern Ireland was in the final days of a 30-year conflict known as the Troubles, comes to an end this fall on Netflix. The show stars Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), her pals Clare (Nicola Coughlan) and Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell), her cousin Orla (Louisa Harland), and Michelle’s cousin James (Dylan Llewellyn) as they navigate the horrors and hilarity of life at Catholic school. The final season has already aired in Ireland and the UK, but the rest of us have been waiting…
Some sharks can “walk,” and researchers recently discovered how one of these unusual shark species practice taking baby steps. They begin when they’re newly hatched, and a hatchling’s walk is no different from that of older juveniles.When the tide near a coral reef goes out, a small species of carpet shark is often left behind. When stranded in shallow tide pools with dwindling oxygen levels and rising temperatures — or worse, beached on hot slabs of exposed reef — most aquatic species wouldn’t stand a chance. But the epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) can hold its breath for hours and tolerate…
Photography courtesy of HILXIA SZABO/GALLERY STOCK Creators are dismantling the idea that perfume is a luxury product for people with expensive tastes. By Kelly Boutsalis Date August 24, 2022 As an ’80s kid, I was introduced to perfume via the iconic powdery Love’s Baby Soft; the scent was everywhere — it was advertised in the teen magazines I read and worn by all my friends. But after those years, I stopped seeking out perfume in a serious way. Rather, it came to me. Fragrance would often waft from my fashion magazines and spill out of my online beauty order packages…
It’s a great mystery, and if you’re lucky enough to be a storyteller, you occasionally—at least for yourself—get to shine some light onto the process and the need for making things a story.In the movie, Tilda Swinton’s character, Alithea, seems convinced that all historical myths and stories can be explained through logic and science, but that changes with the introduction of the djinn. Do you think there are forces or creatures out there beyond what we might be able to explain?No, I don’t think there are creatures out there. There certainly are events and phenomena out there, though, that are…
Accessible Festivals, a non-profit organization focused on creating safe, inclusive, and equitable experiences in the live music and events space for individuals with disabilities, has introduced a new grant program that will provide free tickets to over two dozen activities this fall and beyond. The Dan Grover Memorial Ticket Grant Program offers disabled music fans and their loved ones complimentary access to events like concerts, festivals, and conventions while supplies last. Grant recipients include any individual impacted by newly acquired, temporary, or lifelong disabilities, with applications available here. Accessible Festivals already began the process of distributing free tickets earlier this…
Pearl – first-look review 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json = JSON.parse(event.data);…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Life is Inevitable? During my senior year of high school a friend of mine ended her life a month before graduation. I always asked myself what I would do if I could have her back in my life, which is what sparked the inspiration for this story. The plot point of reincarnation was the manifestation of my want to have her back in my life, and the body switch aspect of my novel spawned from the knowledge that I didn’t know what life was like from her perspective. If…
Dancing With the Stars will be down one dancer this season, as Lindsay Arnold has announced she will not be returning to the Mirrorball this season. On her official Facebook on August 31, the 10-year veteran of the reality show shocked fans with news of her departure. She writes: “I wanted to let you all know that I have decided not to be a part of Dancing With the Stars this season. This has been one of the hardest decisions to make but ultimately I have chosen what I feel is best for myself and my family. DWTS has been…
New techniques aim to help Mediterranean wine makers and olive oil producers become resilient against climate change. Credit: Łukasz Czechowicz/Unsplash From the possible demise of Merlot grapes in Bordeaux to loss of olive trees in north Africa, the impacts of climate change will be felt by farmers across the Mediterranean region, say climatologists. To help the region’s agricultural producers cope with shifting weather patterns, and make strategic decisions now for the future, scientists are researching new growing techniques, and creating climate forecasts. The Mediterranean Basin—comprising countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea—is a climate hotspot. It is experiencing faster than average rises…
Hannah Vos: “We must take good care of these little creatures.” Credit: Wageningen University Worms are the farmer’s main little helpers. They improve soil structure and help the plant obtain nutrients and phosphate. But some worms do a better job than others. Hannah Vos obtained her Ph.D. on research on which worms are better at providing this service. And on the fly, she also discovered why this works so well in ferrous soils. Vos focused on worms that are vital to grasslands. In an extensive field experiment, two of the five worms she studied (Aporrectodea longa and Lumbricus terrestria) appeared…
Photography by James Devaney/GC Images One is a perfectly reasonable amount! By Natalie Michie Date August 24, 2022 In case you missed it, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married. Again. If their Vegas nuptials weren’t enough of an indication, last weekend, the couple reminded us once more with a grandiose wedding punctuated by a revolving door of outfit changes. Guests gathered at the newlyweds’ home in Riceboro, Georgia, for a multi-day event to celebrate the matrimony that is Bennifer. It was, of course, completely over the top. But nothing showcased the couple’s no-expense-spared mentality like the three custom Ralph…
When it comes to militaries launching attacks using open source intelligence (including in the Wagner incident), it is unlikely that they will do so solely based on data gleaned from social media. While Ukrainian officials have said the photos of the Wagner base were useful, it is not clear whether they combined this with existing information before they launched their attack. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence did not respond to questions about how it is using open source intelligence. However, it did recently share a photo online claiming that a Russian tourist posed for holiday photos in front of Russian air…
New York rapper and singer Lil Tjay has made his first public statement since he was shot in Edgewater, New Jersey in June, as Stereogum points out. Tjay posted a video to his official Instagram account earlier today, where he stated that he survived “seven shots” sustained in the incident. “I just want to say thanks for the love,” Tjay said in the clip. “Seven shots, it was tough, you know. Most people don’t survive it, but I’m here for a reason. New music coming soon, we’re going to come back stronger than ever.” Pitchfork has reached out to Lil…
Olivia Newton-John, the singer and songwriter best known to movie lovers as the star of Grease, has died.According to TMZ, her death was confirmed by her husband John Easterling, who said Newton-John “died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends.” Newton-John had multiple bouts of breast cancer through the years, although the site had not confirmed that as the cause of her death at this time. (A source did tell them however that “after a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.”)Born in Cambridge in England, and raised in Australia after her father…
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Fans of The Good Fight were thrown for a loop earlier this year when it was revealed the series would end with its forthcoming sixth season. As it turns out, Christine Baranski was also shocked by the decision to conclude the series. “I had finished a marvelous workday with John Slattery and Gary Cole — I didn’t know what was coming,” the star, who originated the role of Diane Lockhart on The Good Wife, told TV Line in a new interview. “By the time I got home, [series co-creators] Robert and Michelle [King] called me and told me it’s going…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Benji Backer is a young person with an old story. Coming of age in 2017, he took a look at the world around him and felt discontent. Its politics didn’t match his; elders didn’t share some of his core values and priorities. So he struck out on his own to forge a new path. Here’s the twist. Backer, 24, is a stalwart conservative and Republican activist. His chief frustration? His party isn’t doing enough to address climate change. The disconnect led him to launch the American Conservation Coalition, an environmental nonprofit headquartered in his home state…
Some people take outfit of the day photos by the beach. Jennifer Lopez went one step further, doing a whole swimsuit photo shoot during her Capri, Italy, trip that paparazzi appeared to capture on Monday. Lopez was seen lounging in a belted one-piece swimsuit from WeWoreWhat, at one point with fruit alongside her. This is European summer vacation content at its finest, folks. XPOS//BACKGRIDLopez started her Euro trip in Paris with her new husband Ben Affleck. The two made out in multiple public spots and generally appeared smitten on the short but sweet honeymoon-esque trip with their kids.A source told…
Bros says that the situation we face is not a market failure, but a regulatory one. Bros was involved in the liberalization of the French market and its integration into the European internal energy market. The liberalization process needs to take place, then control be given to a regulatory entity that is completely independent. At present, countries are left to their own devices, able to make a hodgepodge of different decisions about their own energy integrity, provided they roughly fall within European guidelines. “If you start messing with this concept, you end up where we are,” he says.Some countries preferred…