Netflix unveiled the premier date for season two of “The Get Down” in a short trailer uploaded to YouTube. The new season of the Netflix original series, officially dubbed as “Part II,” will debut on April 7. As a Baz Luhrmann-produced project, “The Get Down” is a visually stunning series that explores the birth of …
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Stream Prince’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio and more
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate Prince’s music becoming available on Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Unlimited and Google Play Music. Most recently, The Purple One’s music was only available to stream a la carte on Tidal, a streaming service owned by Jay Z, however now it’s available on all streaming platforms. The announcement follows a …
Read More »Met Museum releases 375,000 images for free, unrestricted use
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s entire collection of public domain art is now available under the Creative Commons Zero license. You can download any one of the more than 375,000 high-resolution images of famous artworks and use it however your heart desires. Enlarge Image High-res scans let you see artwork in detail from the comfort of your own home. The …
Read More »Snapchat’s ‘Second Chance’ is a reality TV show about exes
Personally, meeting up with an ex to discuss what went wrong in the relationship sounds like a bonafide nightmare. For Snapchat, it’s perfect material for its first reality series. Snapchat is partnering with A+E Networks to develop an unscripted drama series called “Second Chance,” according to news reports. The show will bring exes together to discuss their breakup, as well …
Read More »HTC discounts phones for Valentine’s Day
HTC wants you to add a phone to the chocolate, roses and champagne you plan on gifting your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Starting Friday, the company is launching a week-long sale on select phone models. The HTC 10 ($699) will go down to $549, the HTC One A9 ($499) to $299, and HTC One M9 ($649) to $399. HTC is …
Read More »Spotify promotes Katy Perry like crazy. Will it entice other artists?
You might’ve noticed from ads on your Facebook feed, billboards or random disco balls chained on streets around the world that Katy Perry’s “woke” new single, “Chained to the Rhythm” is now available to stream on Spotify. Spotify is reportedly promoting the heck out of the song at no cost to Spotify. That’s right, free promo for Perry. What’s the …
Read More »Stream this new music from Sampha, Syd, Reba and more to soothe your soul
TGIF! If you’ve had a long week, you’re not alone. Aside from the impending weekend, one of the best things about Fridays is new music. Here are a few recommendable new records to stream while you’re taking some well-deserved “me time.” Self-care routine with face masks, candles, essential oils and a glass of wine all optional. Just do you, boo. …
Read More »Stream Prince’s music on Spotify and Apple Music soon, probably
Prince’s music hasn’t been on Spotify for years, and, while you can buy it on iTunes, its availability on Apple Music is very limited. That all might change on Grammy night. It’s expected that Prince’s music catalog, even the rare releases, will hit all streaming music services, including Apple Music, Amazon Unlimited, Deezer, Google Play, Pandora and Spotify on February …
Read More »New tablet from Lenovo is maybe on the horizon
Lenovo is one of the last companies still churning out cool and reasonably priced Android tablets worth buying, and it looks like the company may be adding another to its list. A mysterious model popped up on benchmarking website Geekbench with the model number TB-8703F. By the looks of the specs listed, it could be a newer version of the …
Read More »USA Today to livestream Trump’s inauguration in VR
Witnessing the president of the United States being sworn into office is an electric, historic and memorable experience. Most of us, however, won’t be there. If you can’t attend Donald Trump’s inauguration or are just curious what all the fuss is about, strap a VR headset on Friday and you’ll get the next best thing. USA Today’s “VRtually There” program, …
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