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The Obsession With Twilight, Two Decades On

30Sep

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SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEO REELS

The Obsession With Twilight, Two Decades On

Why the internet (and Gen Z) is still obsessed with Twilight, two decades on. Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the publication of Twilight, the first book in Stephanie Meyer’s teen vampire romance saga published between 2005 and 2020. It has also been almost 20 years since Kristen Stewart’s awkward “plain girl” Bella and Robert Pattinson’s century-old glittery Edward appeared in the first movie. The film Twilight (2008) grossed more than US$407 million (about A$539 million at the time) worldwide during its theatrical release. It is often credited with launching the careers of Stewart and Pattinson. Full of awkward dialogue, melodramatic acting and absurd scenes like the iconic vampire family-bonding baseball game, Twilight has earned cult status. Akin to Tommy Wiseau’s bizarre...

14Nov

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO REELS

Scams Don’t Die, They Evolve

Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies. Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What changes are the tools. Scammers thrive on exploiting vulnerable, uninformed users, and they adapt to whatever technologies or trends dominate the moment. In 2025, that means AI, cryptocurrencies and stolen personal data are their weapons of choice. And, as always, the duty, fear and hope of their targets provide openings. Today, duty often means following instructions from bosses or co-workers, who scammers can impersonate. Fear is that a loved one, who scammers also can impersonate, is in danger. And hope is often for an investment scheme or job opportunity to pay off. AI-powered scams and deepfakes Artificial ...

17Sep

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO REELS

Are Our Phones Eavesdropping On Us?

Smart Devices Make Life Easier But Security Experts Say There’s A Darkside To The Technology Video of Are our phones eavesdropping on us? Ok Google. Hey Siri? Alexa! Voice recognition has become commonplace for millions of people around the world as consumers become more reliant on the virtual assistants that come with our smart phones and speakers. And while these AI-powered assistants quietly listen for our commands, who else is on the other end? The short answer is pretty much everyone. That’s because while your device is listening for your command, it’s also listening to your conversations and giving that information to other applications on your phone. So it might not be a coincidence that after telling your friends you need new athle...

Robert Redford’s Rise To Stardom: How Talent And Dedication Secured His Legacy Beyond A Pretty Face

17Sep

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CELEBRITY MAIN NEWS, VIDEO REELS

Robert Redford’s Rise To Stardom: How Talent And Dedication Secured His Legacy Beyond A Pretty Face

A Pretty Face Helped Make Robert Redford A star. Talent And Dedication Kept Him One Hollywood is the place where having a great face will get you far. Think Errol Flynn, James Dean, George Clooney, Brad Pitt – a handsome appearance opens acting doors. Those good looks, the magical smile, the natural charm all became synonymous with Robert Redford, who has died aged 89. But good looks can only get you so far. You still need the acting chops as well as the strength of character to make a real impression in the world of cinema, and in the world itself. Redford had this all in spades. The young actor After a rough start in life, including the death of his mother and dropping out of college, Redford began acting at 23 on Broadway and in small roles in quality television production...

Giorgio Armani Perfected Dressing Hollywood Stars To Make Fashion Accessible To All

14Nov

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CELEBRITIES, VIDEO REELS

Giorgio Armani Perfected Dressing Hollywood Stars To Make Fashion Accessible To All

How Giorgio Armani Mastered The Art Of Outfitting Hollywood Stars To Sell Clothes To The Masses The death of Giorgio Armani marks the passing of one of Italy’s most influential fashion designers. As someone who studies the intersection of fashion, media and entertainment, I think one of the designer’s most impressive feats is how he harnessed Hollywood to extend the global reach of his brand. Born in Piacenza in 1934, Armani abandoned medical school in 1954 to work at Milan’s La Rinascente department store. There, he developed a passion for fabrics and first learned about fashion licensing, a business strategy that allowed brands to sell luxury designs at affordable prices to middle-class customers. Observing how the licensed lines of fashion designer Pierre Cardin retailed at La Rin...

Australians Are Making Their Mark On The K-Pop Music Scene

17Sep

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ART & ENTERTAINMENT, VIDEO REELS

Australians Are Making Their Mark On The K-Pop Music Scene

How Australians Are Slowly Dominating The K-pop Music Industry Korean pop music, or K-pop, is now a certified cultural phenomenon that has captivated millions worldwide, including in Australia. But beyond the soft power spectacle lies something closer to home: Australian K-pop stars. From BLACKPINK’s Rosé to Stray Kids’ Bang Chan and Felix, Aussie K-pop “idols” (the name given to K-pop stars) are bringing their hometown stories, slang and accents to one of the world’s biggest music industries – and by extension, to the world. K-pop in Australia The K-pop fanbase in Australia is comprised mainly of teens and young adults. Fans are drawn in by the perfectly synchronised choreography, dazzling visuals and catchy earworms sung in both Korean and English. While far smaller than the f...

14Nov

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, VIDEO REELS

Exploring The Beauty Sleep Science

Beauty Sleep Isn’t A Myth – A Sleep Medicine Expert Explains How Rest Keeps Your Skin Healthy And Youthful Have you ever woken up after a night of poor sleep, glanced in the mirror and thought, “I look tired?” You’re not imagining it. I am a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine. And though “beauty sleep” may sound like a fairy tale, a growing body of research confirms that sleep directly shapes how our skin looks, how youthful it appears and even how attractive others perceive us to be. What happens during sleep Sleep is not just down time. Your body moves through distinct stages that serve different restorative functions. Deep, slow-wave sleep is the primary stage during which the body prioritizes tissue repair, muscle recovery and collagen production. Growth horm...

14Nov

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO REELS

Can Generative AI Can Be Weaponized?

Grok’s antisemitic rant shows how generative AI can be weaponized. The AI chatbot Grok went on an antisemitic rant on July 8, 2025, posting memes, tropes and conspiracy theories used to denigrate Jewish people on the X platform. It also invoked Hitler in a favorable context. The episode follows one on May 14, 2025, when the chatbot spread debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, echoing views publicly voiced by Elon Musk, the founder of its parent company, xAI. While there has been substantial research on methods for keeping AI from causing harm by avoiding such damaging statements – called AI alignment – these incidents are particularly alarming because they show how those same techniques can be deliberately abused to produce misleading or ideolo...

14Nov

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ART & ENTERTAINMENT, VIDEO REELS

Netflix The African Film Platform

Netflix gives African film a platform – but the cultural price is high. Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media audiences were jubilant. Finally, west Africa’s creativity and brilliance would be formally recognized on the world stage. Netflix Naija’s purpose was to produce local content for Netflix just like Netflix South Africa and later Netflix Kenya. Some film-makers have been wary of US cultural imperialism happening through the market dominance of Netflix and other US streamers. Others have rushed to the streamer to sign deals that will gain their films and TV shows a global audience. Netflix’s interest in African stories...

14Nov

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FASHION STYLE & BEAUTY, VIDEO REELS

Fashion’s Fur Revival

From Kabul to the catwalk – the surprising global history behind fashion’s fur revival. The winter season of 2024-25 marked a resurgence of fur clothing – both faux and real – in fashion across Europe and North America. Shearling jackets and embroidered “Penny Lane coats” featured widely in reports on the latest fashion trends. Vintage fur coats are also back in vogue. To many, the resurgence came as a surprise. The anti-fur movement, especially influential in the 1980s, continues to shape perceptions of fur. In the 2010s, cities including New York and Los Angeles banned the use of fur to make clothes. The UK meanwhile banned the farming of fur-bearing animals, and, alongside the EU, has committed itself to legislating against all fur imports. Just last year the town of Worthing, in E...