K-Pop Looks Beyond Korea for Its Next Generation of Idols
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Martina Birk
For Koreans, becoming a K-pop idol is said to be harder than winning the lottery. For those outside Korea, the path to stardom in the genre may seem even rarer—though soon, industry executives and aspiring stars around the world alike are hoping, those odds may be starting to change.
Last week, some 70 students in Singapore got a taste of what it takes to become a K-pop idol, having spent five days attending a K-pop training camp taught by some of the industry’s most renowned dance and vocal coaches who traveled to the Southeast Asian nation from Seoul.
[Read More]Old Man & the Gun: True Story Behind Robert Redford Movie
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
The Old Man & the Gun stars Robert Redford as a charismatic bank robber and prison escape artist named Forrest Tucker. His real-life exploits were originally documented in a 2003 New Yorker article of the same name, written by David Grann.
Set in 1981, Tucker and his two elderly associates, dubbed the “Over the Hill Gang,” embark on a series of bank heists across the Southwest. On their trail is beleaguered detective John Hunt, played by Casey Affleck, who uncovers Tucker’s storied criminal past.
[Read More]Orengo accuses PS Kibicho of taking over roles of BBI secretariat: "Stick to your lane"
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
- Orengo said the secretariat in charge of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) bill had been rendered useless by Harambee House operatives
- The Siaya senator asked Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho to stick to his lane and leave handshake and BBI matters to politicians
- The senior counsel who recently threatened that ODM would pull out of the handshake said calm has been restored
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[Read More]SMG4 - Age, Family, Bio
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
Named Luke Lerdwichagul, he is a Super Mario 64 machinimist and creator of Super Mario 64 bloopers who runs the channel supermarioglitchy4, or SMG4 for short. The channel has earned over 5 million subscribers. He has a secondary account called Hobo Bros featuring hacks, memes and more.
Before Fame His first blooper video was titled "super mario 64 blooper short: The cake is a lie!" He uploaded it on May 7, 2011.
[Read More]Snapchat Filter Goes Viral on TikTok
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
Guys on TikTok Are Using the “No Beard” Filter to Freak out Their GirlfriendsBy Dan ClarendonUpdated Feb. 28 2021, 7:16 p.m. ET
Source: RedditThanks to the power of social media filters, users can try out different hairstyles before committing to them — or just to frighten their significant others. In fact, some TikTok users are using the “No Beard” filter to terrify themselves and others.
TikTok user @ifeelbernie, for example, made his partner gasp at the sight of his suddenly clean-shaven visage.
[Read More]Some of Music's Hottest Artists Are Appearing as Guest Mentors This Season on 'The Voice'
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
The guest mentors featuring in 'The Voice 2020' include Bebe Rexha, Ella Mai, and the Jonas Brothers. Ready to find out more about the stars? Source: InstagramKeith Urban, Taylor Swift, and Halsey are just some of the stars who have already appeared as guest mentors on The Voice.
To keep up with the tradition, the creators selected some of the biggest stars to feature in Season 18 of the show as well.
[Read More]Supreme Court Reveals Date To Rule On PDPs Suit Seeking Tinubu, Shettima's Disqualification
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Aldo Pusey
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Monday fixed May 26 to deliver judgment in the suit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Kassim Shettima, the Vice President-elect.
Also, the party implored the court to reverse the Court of Appeal judgment, led by Justice James Abundaga, which held that the party failed to establish its locus standi.
The judgement, slated three days before the presidential inauguration, would determine whether Shettima would be sworn in as the vice president or if his candidacy would be truncated.
[Read More]Tom Felton Shares Creepy Photo From His Newest Netflix Movie
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
Tom Felton Shares Creepy Photo From His Newest MovieBy Abi TravisUpdated Feb. 16 2021, 3:34 p.m. ET
Source: InstagramIt’s not every day that the internet is stopped in its tracks by a post on Instagram, but that’s exactly what happened after a recent post from Harry Potter star Tom Felton. He uploaded a picture of a character he’s playing in his newest on-screen project, and, well, everybody said pretty much the exact same thing.
[Read More]Why Kids Misbehave the Most When Their Moms Are Around
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
As primary caregivers, moms are often blessed with charming displays of behavior like whining, shrieking, attempted slapping, refusal of food, and cataclysmic tantrums over virtually nothing.
You may have noticed that children behave angelically with other people, while going absolutely feral when their mom is nearby. Nope, you’re not imagining things. Kids actually tend to act up when they are around their moms. The secret is: it’s not a failure on the mom’s side — it’s a compliment.
Bright Side decided to take a dive into our kids’ psyche and try to figure out why moms are subjected to all these trials the most.
[Read More]Yoruba, Hausa Clash In Lagos, One Feared Dead, Market Shut Down
Posted on July 18, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Yoruba and Hausa reportedly clashed on Friday morning at the Oluwole Market in Ogba, Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Naija News learnt that commercial activities were grounded in the market following the clash as residents of the area and motorcycle riders were seen running for safety.
According to an eyewitness who spoke with Daily Trust, the clash ensued on Thursday night when a young man, identified as Abbey, settled a quarrel between two Hausa men and was allegedly stabbed by an unidentified man, leaving him in a pool of blood.
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