Ozuna Returns to His Roots With a More Honest and Romantic Creative Vision
Ozuna addressed his creative direction in a new exclusive interview with PAPER Español, describing a return to his roots and a commitment to being more honest and romantic as a performer. The conversation, written by Nany Cardenas and photographed by Dylan Perlot, covers his artistic reinvention and the cultural power of reggaeton as a genre….
Feid And Sismatyc Drop ‘AXONDEQUE,’ The Latest Bloom in His Flower Series
Ayo, Feid is out here watering his garden today. The Colombian reggaeton star dropped “AXONDEQUE” on Thursday in collaboration with Sismatyc. It’s the newest track in his ongoing “Club de las 19 Flores” project and it’s live on all major streaming platforms right now. The announcement hit Instagram with full force – flower emojis, capital…
Don Iwerks Dead: Former Disney Exec & Cinematic Innovator Was 96
Don Iwerks, the former Disney executive who innovated several cinematic advancements during his career, has died. He was 96. The Iwerks Entertainment co-founder died peacefully on Thursday at Ojai Community Memorial Care Center, “surrounded by the love of family and friends,” according to an obituary shared by his family. “Those who knew Don remember not…
Zucked Up! Meta Disables AI Image Generator After CAA & SAG-AFTRA Trashed It: “Missed The Mark”
Just days after Meta introduced its Muse Image AI generator, the Mark Zuckerberg-run company has done a complete U-turn. Under pressure from a now-victory-lap-taking CAA and SAG-AFTRA, the tech behemoth announced Friday that the feature is “no longer available” on Instagram, admitting they “missed the mark” amid privacy concerns over the automatic opt-in for users….
Peter Van Norden Dies: ‘Police Academy 2’ & ‘The Naked Gun 2½’ Actor Was 75
Peter Van Norden, the actor who appeared in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment and The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, has died. He was 75. The actor’s wife Wendy was by his side as he died peacefully Thursday morning in a Southern California hospice facility, where he was struggling with multiple health…
Christopher Nolan Praises Gen Z Filmmakers For “Utterly Rejecting” AI Slop: “It’s Hitting At Exactly The Wrong Time”
As Christopher Nolan prepares to take viewers on an Imax odyssey, he’s hopeful for the future of filmmaking without the use of AI. The 2x Oscar winner admitted that not all applications of artificial intelligence are “useless of meaningless,” he explained that generative AI is “hitting at exactly the wrong time” for Hollywood. “I’ve never…
Oregon AG Drops Demand For Records & Motion To Delay Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
UPDATED, with comment from AG: Oregon’s attorney general has dropped a civil investigative demand for Paramount to turn over records related to its efforts to secure federal approval for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield also had asked a state circuit court judge to order Paramount to turn over the…
Iran Plotted to Assassinate Donald Trump, Israeli Intelligence Claims
Reading Time: 2 minutes With the ceasefire between the US and Iran seemingly at an end, new reports have added another layer of tension to the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. According to CNN, Donald Trump is the target of a new alleged assassination plot. The outlet reports that Israeli intelligence recently shared information…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Kids See King Charles For First Time In 4 Years
Reading Time: 2 minutes After years of family strife and months of speculation, the long-awaited royal reunion has finally happened! Yes, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have reunited with their grandfather, King Charles III. It’s the first time in four years that Charles has spent time with Meghan and…
Margaret Qualley Addresses Cheating Rumors Following Jack Antonoff Split
Reading Time: 2 minutes UPDATE: Reps for Margaret Qualley just released a statement denying that there was infidelity in the marriage: “The narratives running in the press about Margaret and Jack are categorically untrue. There are no trust issues. There was no infidelity or anything outside of respect and partnership in this relationship,” Qualley’s rep…