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Beyoncé’s Legacy Becomes Subject of New Yale University Course
Yale University will soon offer a course examining the cultural impact of Beyoncé, one of the most celebrated and influential musicians in modern history. With an unprecedented 99 Grammy nominations and a global fan base, Beyoncé’s legacy and contributions will serve as a foundation for the new class, titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through…
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Entertainment News
Taylor Swift Crowned Time’s Person of the Year: A Fusion of Art and Commerce
Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, following her recognition as the most-played artist on Spotify. Among the nine finalists, including Barbie, King Charles III, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Swift emerged as a cultural force. Describing her selection, Time emphasized how Swift, at 33, achieved a unique fusion of art and commerce, generating historic energy.…
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World News
Linguistic Joyride: ‘Rizz’ Emerges Victorious as Oxford’s Word of 2023
In a linguistic twist, Oxford University Press has officially crowned “rizz” as the Word of the Year for 2023, beating out contenders like situationship, prompt, de-influencing, and even Swiftie. Derived from Gen Z (or perhaps Gen Alpha) slang, “rizz” encapsulates the essence of style, charm, and attractiveness, particularly in the context of one’s ability to attract romantic or sexual partners.…
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