VIRAL NEWS: OTC BIRTH CONTROL, BARBENHEIMER, AND THE SAG-AFTRA STRIKE Jul 14, 2023 ... STRIKE - Speaking of Oppenheimer, the cast of the film walked out of the London premiere last night upon the news that The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) officially went on strike. SAG-AGTRA, which represents over 160,000 actors, singers, dancers, and other entertainment professionals, joins the WGA which has been on strike since early May. Both unions are striking over pay equity, healthcare, residuals, AI, and other specifics. Gen Zs are showing ...
INCLUSION ONSCREEN Nov 20, 2023 ... Representation In Gen Alpha Media It's both simple and impactful: when kids see characters like them on screen, they feel a stronger sense of belonging and connection, which can considerably influence societal perceptions and dismantle stereotypes. Over the past decade, TV networks, in particular, have advanced their efforts to increase representation of the characters portrayed on their shows, including casting disabled actors and telling stories that resonate with people with disabilities ...
BRINGING CULTURE INTO FOCUS - SNAPSHOTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Jul 27, 2023 ... recognized exports. Today, K-Hip-hop has also taken the country by storm. TV programs like “Show Me the Money” and HipHopPlaya have enabled hip-hop music to go mainstream in South Korea. Gen Alphas are getting in on the act too, with rising artists such as middle schooler Yuleum, who says his influences are mostly from the West, but it’s the rappers in his home country who have opened up the path for young artists like him. - LEO REICH, UK GEN Z COMEDIAN - In the UK, 81% of Gen Z agree that pop culture ...
ACHY BREAKY HEART Jun 13, 2023 ... relationships. Its ultimate aim is to create a new and improved version of you through realistic guidance. - HEART BROKEN ANONYMOUS - Recovering from her own experience with heartbreak, Naz Perez - a TV host, producer, podcaster, and entrepreneur, founded Heart Broken Anonymous. This free support group offers a safe space for people from all walks of life to connect and heal from life’s challenges. Within each meeting, each member has 4 minutes to share their story, with every session concluding and sharing ...
TAKING CARE OF SELF-CARE Jun 21, 2023 ... the natural brain chemical that makes you feel good, from anywhere other than your smartphone, gaming device, or TV to recalibrate your brain’s reward pathways. Gen Zs have jumped into the dopamine detox trend enthusiastically. Detox protocol includes behaviors such as limiting the number of times they pick up their phone in a day, enjoying meals without phones on the table, and not checking phones for at least an hour after waking up. - JOY THERAPY - As Cassandra uncovered in our recent ...
VIRAL NEWS: #BEDPARTY, WGA STRIKE, & THE MET GALA May 05, 2023 ... supports the labor movement. So, it's no surprise to see them having conversations in reaction to the WGA's (Writer's Guild of America) strike that started this week. The unsuccessful negotiations between the Guild and the AMPTP (Alliance for Motion Picture and Television Producers) revolved around fair wages for in-between periods of development, streaming royalties, and the very controversial use of Artificial Intelligence for script writing. The tag #WritersStrike with 17 million views on TikTok ...