AI has been infiltrating the art world – one (key)stroke at a time. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) artwork has gained tremendous attention in the art world and beyond. Though digitally generated AI art platforms have been available to creators for…
As web3 and the metaverse expand, casting horizons have broadened to allow virtual talent to participate in the fashion and entertainment industries. The use of digital avatars in the fashion industry, for one, is reported to be “all the rage.”…
Almost anyone who has been to a concert, sports match, or any type of live event in recent years has likely had to deal with Ticketmaster, which commands a large majority of the ticketing industry. In November 2022, Ticketmaster faced…
The golf world is once again experiencing drama as Patrick Reed recently filed a defamation suit against the Golf Channel and Brandel Chamblee, seeking over $750 million in damages. Reed claims he has been a target of criticism since he…
Something is rotten in the Material Plane, but instead of a lich or a mindflayer, it is copyright law that is currently tormenting the Dungeons & Dragons community. Tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (“D&D”) waspublished by TSR in 1974…
The Super Bowl is a highly-anticipated, star-studded event that appeals to sports fans and commercial-lovers alike. In the 2021 season, it was estimated that at least 208 million viewers watched Super Bowl LVI with the halftime show attracting over 103…
Influencer culture has become a growing phenomenon with a new profession embodying nearly 50 million people with a market size of $104 billion. People are now choosing “influencer” as their career and turning to social media over college. The financial…
There is no questioning that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”) is the premier mixed martial arts (“MMA”) promotion in the world. The UFC does pay their fighters more than other MMA promotions, but there are still plenty of people rightfully…
Serial killers have always caused controversy. They have been talked about, feared, studied, and after their deaths, they have been remembered and memorialized in various forms of art. In pursuit of success and fame, movie and documentary directors attempt to…
Since the first creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in 2014, some have tried to discredit this new technology as a scam undeserving of legitimate artistic consideration. The test of time has proven otherwise, as the use of NFTs has expanded…
The FIFA World Cup began in November, and with it, the attention of an anticipated three billion viewers turned to this year’s host nation Qatar. Qatar is the first Middle Eastern country to host the event and has spent billions…
On October 25, 2022, the audio streaming platform Spotify posted an article on their blog titled It’s Past Time to Play Fair: Apple’s Anti-Competitive Behavior Hurts Everyone—Including Audiobook Listeners, Publishers, and Authors. The article links to a self-published website devoted…
