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The menacing music of ‘Jaws’ and the film’s lasting legacy Professor of Music Theory Michael Klein and Professor of Sociology Dustin Kidd share their expertise on Jaws for its 50th anniversary.  Photography By:  Ryan S. Brandenberg Michael Klein, professor of music theory at Boyer College of Music and Dance, and Dustin Kidd, professor of sociology at the College of Liberal Arts, discuss the legacy of Jaws and its iconic theme song. Ba-dum. Ba-dum. Ba-dum. The sound’s reputation precedes itself. The theme song from Jaws has become ubiquitous in media, a universal signal that danger is lurking just below the surface. Those two...

Deepfakes easily bypass watermark protections, researchers warn With the proliferation of deepfakes and the evolution of attempts to put a stop to them, it seems that all these efforts might be futile, as the newest research has shown that any artificial intelligence (AI) image watermark can be removed. Specifically, researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute have demonstrated the capabilities of deepfakes to remove AI image watermarks without the attacker needing to know the design of the watermark or whether an image had one at all, per a report on July 23. According to Andre Kassis, a PhD candidate...

When Pop Stars Expose Their Fans: Between Boundaries and Backlash What happens when the stage becomes a spotlight—not just for performers, but for their fans? In the age of livestreams, viral TikToks, and crowd cams, more and more pop stars are calling out, confronting, or even exposing fans during shows or online. But are these moments justified boundary-setting—or dangerous overexposure? 🎬 From Playful to Personal: What Does “Exposing a Fan” Mean? In 2024 and 2025, there’s been a noticeable rise in pop stars publicly reacting to or calling out fan behavior. Whether it’s a concertgoer filming nonstop, yelling offensive comments,...

Candid Camera Chaos: Chris Martin's Cheeky Reaction After Coldplay Kiss Cam "Exposes" Astronomer CEO and HR Chief’s Alleged Affair Coldplay concerts are known for magical lights and emotional ballads—but no one expected the drama that unfolded on the Kiss Cam last night. When the camera zoomed in on two unexpected audience members—identified by fans as the CEO and HR head of tech company Astronomer—Chris Martin’s playful reaction quickly went viral and may have just blown the cover on a corporate scandal. 🎬 The Moment It Happened During Coldplay’s encore at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, the stadium screens lit...

The Labubu Craze: Why This Creepy-Cute Monster Toy Took the World by Storm Imagine a grinning, pointy-eared plush that blends shock, charm, and collectibility—and suddenly, it's everywhere. That’s Labubu: the quirky creature from Hong Kong that has become the unexpected superstar of 2025. From celebrity accessories to auction block sensations, its rise tells a fascinating story about human psychology, social media, and modern consumer culture. 1. Origins & Design Labubu was created in 2015 by Hong Kong–born artist Kasing Lung, inspired by Nordic folklore and his comic series The Monsters (Wikipedia). The toy officially launched in 2019 via collaboration with...