Month: October 2023

Nevada’s Jewish senator receives antisemitic threats

Nevada’s Jewish senator receives antisemitic threats

A 43-year-old Las Vegas man, John Anthony Miller, has been arrested and charged with a federal offense after allegedly leaving a series of antisemitic voicemail threats targeting one of Nevada’s US senators. Miller was taken into custody by the police on a Thursday and made his first appearance in federal court the following Friday, where […]

China’s stray dog crackdown sparks outcry for compassion

China’s stray dog crackdown sparks outcry for compassion

In a shocking incident that left the nation reeling, a video of a Rottweiler mauling a 2-year-old girl in China sparked a swift and determined response from local authorities. However, the aftermath of this tragedy has ignited a fierce debate over the extent of the measures taken to control stray dogs. Some argue that the […]

Shalisse Townes

Shalisse Townes

Videographer of the Month for October 2023 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio V.I.Z. – HEAARTBREAK LANE (Directed by Unlisse Productions, LLC) Bio Shalisse Townes is a freelance videographer who has shown her passion for film through her many accomplishments. She has shown interest in videography since she was a teen, by having the family handy cam […]

Mora

Mora

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for October 2023 Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio DONDE SE APRENDE A QUERER? Bio Mora, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, songwriter, and music producer who has made significant waves in the reggaeton and Latin music industry. Born on April 2, 1996, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mora’s musical journey began […]

Gucci and Billie Eilish launch new vegan handbags

Gucci and Billie Eilish launch new vegan handbags

Billie Eilish and Gucci have partnered once again, this time for a sustainable version of its Horsebit 1955 handbag. The handbag will launch with two asymmetrical designs using a vegan alternative to leather named Demetraa. One will come in black and in “another monogrammed color” that contains certified hemp and Econyl’s recycled nylon. Eilish, known […]

NFL Accuses University of Houston of copying Houston Oilers uniform

NFL Accuses University of Houston of copying Houston Oilers uniform

The throwback uniforms worn by the University of Houston’s football team has earned the ire of the NFL. According to the Houston Chronicle, trouble began during the Houston Cougars season opener on September 2 when the Cougars walked out on field wearing uniforms that were a tribute to the cities football history, sharing an eerie […]

‘Hunger Games’ prequel becomes biggest project to win SAG-AFTRA interim agreement

‘Hunger Games’ prequel becomes biggest project to win SAG-AFTRA interim agreement

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” has secured an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA, allowing stars to promote the film ahead of its Nov. 17 release. The film, adapted from the Suzanne Collins novel of the same name, follows a young President Snow over 60 years before the events of the main “Hunger […]

Nikki Haley Ties with Desantis in recent Iowa 2024 poll

Nikki Haley Ties with Desantis in recent Iowa 2024 poll

A recent Iowa poll reveals a boost in support for former South Carolina governor and US Ambassador Nikki Haley.  While Donald Trump remains the GOP’s number 1 2024 presidential candidate, Haley’s newfound surge in support puts her neck and neck with Trump’s closest competition, Florida governor Ron Desantis. According to the poll, both Haley and […]

Ashnikko takes the moss crown with new Halloween single

Ashnikko takes the moss crown with new Halloween single

Rapper and singer Ashnikko released a whimsical fifth installment of their “Halloweenie” singles last Friday: “The Moss King.” Accompanied by an animated official visualizer with the aesthetic of a Barbie movie overgrown by, well, moss, “The Moss King” creeps up the heels of the artists’ debut album “Weedkiller,” carrying the same cryptid fey current of […]

Pence quits Presidential race

Pence quits Presidential race

Former Vice President Mike Pence announced an end to his 2024 Presidential campaign on Saturday. Pence has reportedly struggled in the polls and with funding – in part due to his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election, which some Trump supporters believed he had the power to do. His most recent campaign […]

Anyier Anei

Anyier Anei

Female Model of the Month for October 2023 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio South Sudanese model Anyier Anei far from stops at modeling – she also holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the United States International University – Africa, and has a history of work in community development, mental health advocacy, and management of the […]

Day ‘n’ Nite by Kid Cudi

Day ‘n’ Nite by Kid Cudi

Video of the Month for October 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrDfSZ_6f4U&ab_channel=KidCudiVEVO Day ‘n’ Nite was written and produced by Kid Cudi alongside the Brooklyn-based producer and friend Dot da Genius. Three music videos were made for Day ‘n’ Night. The most popular currently stands at around 228 million views on. YouTube. This pop art style music video was […]

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