Tag #Pop Culture

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Michael Jackson's HIStory Statues: From Global Tour to Uncertain Futures

Ten 32ft Michael Jackson statues were created in 1995 to promote his HIStory album; their current locations include a former Austrian nightclub, a Swiss fairground, a South African miniature town, and an Italian amusement park, while others are in storage or their locations are unknown, reflecting v...

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theguardian.com
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Surf City" Tops Charts, Reflecting Surf Culture's Rise

In July 1963, Jan and Dean's "Surf City" topped the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first surf rock song to achieve this, reflecting the rising popularity of surf culture fueled by films and the Beach Boys' music, led by Brian Wilson's innovative sound and idyllic portrayal of California.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Lionel Richie on 80s Music, "We Are the World," and the Wisdom of Parents

In a ZEITmagazin interview, Lionel Richie discussed the enduring appeal of 1980s music, attributing it to the authenticity and artistic integrity of the era. He also reflected on his career, the recording of "We Are the World," and his evolving understanding of his parents' wisdom.

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Zero Hunger
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Viral Parodies Launch Musician-Comedian Charlene Kaye to Fame

Charlene Kaye, a classically trained musician-turned-comedian, gained millions of views for her viral musical parodies dissecting pop songs, highlighting her unique blend of musical theory and humor, and overcoming initial fears of fan backlash.

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smh.com.au
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Pop Culture's War on Women: How Media Fuels Self-Objectification and Misogyny

Sophie Gilbert's "Girl on Girl" examines how pop culture, including reality TV, music, and pornography, negatively portrays women, contributing to self-objectification, internalized misogyny, and a societal shift of blame onto victims of exploitation.

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welt.de
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Papal Conclave's Social Media Success: Symbolism, Spirituality, and Societal Anxieties

A German podcast discusses the surprising popularity of the papal conclave on social media, highlighting its dramatic narrative and symbolic appeal in a world grappling with uncertainty; the discussion also touches on the increasing presence of Christian symbolism in pop culture and its complex impl...

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zeit.de
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Four Summer Reads Recommended by German Podcast

The German podcast "Was liest du gerade?" suggests four diverse summer reads: Ute Cohen's "Glamour," a philosophical examination; Tilmann Lahme's biography of Thomas Mann; Sophie Gilbert's critique of pop culture's treatment of women ("Girl vs. Girl"); and Rainer Wieland's anthology of texts by peop...

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smh.com.au
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys' Architect of Sound, Dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' creative genius, died at 82, leaving behind a legacy of innovative music that profoundly shaped pop culture, blending classical influences with pop melodies despite struggles with mental health.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Aura Farming: Gen Z's Quest for Coolness

Aura farming, a trend popularized on TikTok, involves users cultivating a cool persona through actions and appearances inspired by video game characters, accumulating "aura points" for stylish feats, reflecting evolving perceptions of coolness.

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This Ends Tonight": A Las Vegas Revenge Tale

This Ends Tonight," a three-issue Image Comics miniseries written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Jae Lee and June Chung, follows interconnected stories of various women engaged in violent revenge across one night in Las Vegas, notable for its 1970s-inspired style and focus on female empowerment.

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40% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Silent Pop Star: A Unique Case of Internalized Self-Criticism

A former music publicist describes coping with self-doubt by internalizing a famous pop star as a silent, judgmental inner critic for two decades, a unique psychological mechanism she only recently disclosed to her therapist, and compared it to others' experiences with more vocal inner critics.

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The Decline of TV Weddings: A Reflection of Changing Television

The decline of traditional TV weddings is linked to shifts in television production and scheduling, including the rise of streaming and premium cable, which changed the way stories are told and impacted narrative resolutions.

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