In 2023, while UPay was integrating with a major card network, CEO Owen Yang began to see the limits of the system his company was working within. The process gave him a closer look at how card payments move behind the scenes. What stood out was how heavily the system still depended on fiat-based clearing
The prediction-market boom has a plumbing problem, and the traders moving the most money are the first to feel it. As institutional capital moves in (Bernstein expects the category to grow from roughly $51 billion in volume in 2025 toward $1 trillion by 2030), the account you fund from stops being an afterthought and becomes
As AI tools become increasingly integral to modern business management stacks, many businesses are turning to experienced AI consultants to navigate the complexities of their implementation initiatives. Backed by deep technical knowledge, industry-specific expertise, and real-life experience from past AI projects, consultants help businesses identify high-impact AI use cases, maintain data readiness for AI model
Less than a week after announcing dates for hisFree Palestine Tour, Macklemore took to social media to announce that all three dates in Dublin, Paris, and London have “sold out immediately.” The Seattle rapper announced his own headlining dates following the fallout of hisremoval from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tourfor voicing support of the Palestinian people
Over 50 years ago, hip hop was born in the Bronx during the summer of 1973. Throughout the decades, hip hop continues to evolve as a global cultural movement that inspires artists and fans alike. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-professed fan of hip hop who used to rap under the moniker “Young Cardamom,” recently sat
The woman accused of trying to kill Rihanna by opening fire on the singer’s gated Los Angeles property last March while the superstar singer, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children, and her mother were home is facing upgraded charges disclosed in a new indictment unsealed Wednesday. Ivanna Ortiz appeared in court and pleaded not
When the Format‘s Nate Ruess and Sam Means took to the stage at Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, over the weekend, they brought the thrill of nostalgia and something else, too. Alongside ‘00s hits like “Dog Problems” and “The Compromise,” the duo performed new tracks that confronted the social and political landscape of today.
Twenty-five years after her VMA performance, Spears’ Neptunes-produced song has become a hit with Gen Z It’s been 25 years since Britney Spears stormed the VMAs stage with a snake on her shoulder to perform “I’m a Slave 4 U,” but new Spotify data shows a majority of the track’s listeners weren’t even born when
First impressions matter. In fact, research shows that an initial opinion of someone is formed within the first seven seconds of an encounter. While most people are aware that appearances matter, many companies overlook the importance of final packaging. It’s this that is seen by your customer. The style, security, and attention to detail matter.
“The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff, and everyone involved in the shows as the top priority,” tour promoter said Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium this weekend have been canceled due to an actual storm and not the figurative one brewing around the singer in recent weeks. Today, hours before Sheeran’s
Some songs begin by setting a scene. “Sunshine and Blue Skies,” the latest single from young pop artist Orly Bekiri, opens with the kind of atmosphere that makes a listener pause and settle in. Her mother, Dolora, says the intro feels cinematic, like the start of a movie soundtrack—and it is the detail that made
Next month, audiences across the country will be able to watch Dolly Parton make her feature film debut all over again as 20th Century Studios re-releases 9 to 5 in theaters. The 1980 comedy will return to the big screen for one week between Oct. 9 and 15. Net proceeds from each ticket sale will
iHeartRadio is getting into the holiday spirit early. Its annual concert tour Jingle Ball will return this December with appearances from Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers, Hilary Duff, Sombr, Raye, and more. Jingle Ball 2026 will make stops in Dallas on Dec. 1, Los Angeles on Dec. 4, Chicago on Dec. 7, Detroit on Dec. 8,
What happens when you give 50 songwriters, producers, creators, and collaborators free rein in one marathon creative session? E.l.f Cosmetics has the answer to this question – “Mirror Mix,” its second original music compilation album that features a bevy of rising talent across pop, R&B, Latin, and rock. It’s an endeavor that honors e.l.f’s commitment
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Tinashe navigates the highs and lows of being a pop star, Blondshell basks in the beauty of her life, and Taylor Swift is back for the curtain call with a deluxe
Fans of Treaty Oak Revival aren’t known for being demure. Whenever the Texas country-rock band plays their song “Boomtown” live in concert, audience members shower the band and one another with beer. But the ritual has increasingly gotten out of hand, culminating with someone hurling a chair into the crowd during the group’s performance last
George Michael was on top of the world in the late Eighties. He’d made it big as the creative half of Wham!, his U.K. pop duo with his school friend Andrew Ridgeley. But for his solo flight, he wanted to prove himself as an adult. That meant sex. It meant sin. It meant stubble. George
An RIAA report shows that Latin music made more than $542.2 million in the first half of 2026 Latin music is constantly written about in boom cycles, but it’s clear its growth is no blip. According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s mid-year report, revenue in the Latin sector saw yet another boost, this
Abbey Road held its fifth annual Abbey Road Music Photography awards last night in London and announced its 2026 winners. Joshua Halling won Music Moment of the Year for his photograph of Oasis fans, which was shot during the band’s 2025 show in Buenos Aires. Gabrielle Ravet won for Behind the Scenes, while Tom Pallant
Barry Diller’s People Inc. has rescinded its proposal to buy MGM Resorts International, sending shares of the casino giant down roughly 11% on Thursday. The update comes nearly four months after Diller’s company offered to purchase MGM Resorts for $48.30 per share. People Inc. already owns a roughly 26.1% stake in MGM. Diller, chairman of
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