Blackpink’s Jennie has made her solo debut on two Billboard charts with the single “One of the Girls,” credited to her alongside Lily-Rose Depp. The song, created for The Weeknd’s TV show “The Idol,” has debuted at No. 7 on the R&B Streaming Songs chart and No. 25 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart.
“Beef” at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, marking a significant milestone for her career and Asian representation in the entertainment industry; Wong’s win is a testament to her talent and hard work, and she pays tribute to her late father and thanks her daughters in her acceptance speech.
The Chosen Pen Publishing Writers Retreat 2024 is a four-day literary retreat in Charleston, South Carolina, from February 22nd to 25th, 2024. The event features a feast for the soul, local culinary delights, and a block of discounted hotel rooms. The $500 registration fee is the golden ticket to the sessions, but it doesn’t cover meals, activities, or stay. Guests can secure their spot through online registration, with a 2.9% + $.30 card transaction fee. Refunds are available, but the retreat is limited to the first 500 participants. The retreat is designed to help writers breathe life into their words, forge friendships, and elevate their craft.
Madonna, the “Queen of Pop,” is proving her status as a cultural icon with a reported gross of $1.376 billion and 11.7 million tickets sold across 575 shows. With a legacy spanning four decades, Madonna’s music, fashion, film, and activism have a lasting impact. Before embarking on The Celebration Tour, Madonna had already accumulated $1.2 billion in grosses, placing her at the 45th spot on Forbes’ 2023 list of richest self-made women in the US.
Google has launched an upgraded version of its chatbot, Bard, powered by Gemini AI technology. Available in English across over 170 countries, the enhanced Bard promises an unprecedented chatbot experience. This move marks the beginning of the Gemini era, as Google’s Chief Executive, Sundar Pichai, praised the launch as a significant step in the evolving AI landscape.
Researchers have discovered a powerful firmware attack called LogoFAIL, which can compromise Windows or Linux devices. This attack is particularly insidious due to its ease of execution and remote deployment, making it difficult to detect. The attack exploits nearly two dozen vulnerabilities in Unified Extensible Firmware Interfaces (UEFI), making it a significant threat to both users and enterprises.
Ronald van Loon highlights the transformative power of 5G technology, stating it is a game-changer for businesses across sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain management, and skill development. 5G acts as a rocket fuel for innovation, propelling technologies like VR, AI, ML, and IoT into the mainstream of business strategies. The integration of Edge Computing and private 5G networks is transforming manufacturing with real-time data transmission and computation, while healthcare is set to redefine patient care with remote surgery, real-time monitoring, and IoT solutions.
Nicki Minaj’s upcoming album, Pink Friday 2, has fans, known as Barbz, immersing themselves in the whimsical Gag City. The imaginary city, named after the term “gagged,” is set to release on December 8. Minaj teased Gag City on X, describing it as a “no bathroom” experience. Barbz has translated their excitement into AI-generated images, creating a visual feast of pink-tinted wonders and ethereal landscapes, adding an extra layer of anticipation.
