Armed with anime avatars, Japan bids to conquer the metaverse
The nation’s penchant for online anonymity and well-established love of virtual idols could boost adoption, but early attempts offer cautionary tales.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
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Sitdown Sunday: Hollywood's latest troubling diet craze
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
Source: thejournal.ie
7 Years After His Death, What's Scott Weiland's Legacy?
A look back at the career and legacy of Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, who died on Dec. 3, 2015.
Source: ultimateclassicrock.com
Seven Years Ago: Scott Weiland Dies From Drug Overdose
On Dec. 3, 2015, the iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer died while on tour.
Source: loudwire.com
39 Years Ago: Slayer Release Their Debut Album 'Show No Mercy'
'Blasting our way through the boundaries of Hell, no one can stop us tonight.'
Source: loudwire.com
The Greatest Films of All Time
In honor of a new poll, ScreenCrush picks the best movies ever.
United Kingdom Bruxelles Capitale Yasujiro Ozu Jeanne Dielman British Film Institute Alfred Hitchcock Vertigo
Source: screencrush.com
Wood spirits: How Japan made the world's first liquor from trees
History is being made by a technology that may help aging rural populations, reinvigorate the nation’s struggling forestry sector and shake up the global alcohol industry in unforeseen ways.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
How Black Sabbath Completed 'The Eternal Idol' Amid Total Chaos
Black Sabbath's unlucky 13th album 'The Eternal Idol' was released in November 1987.
Source: ultimateclassicrock.com
The Worst Marvel Moments of 2022
When the MCU meets P.U,
Marvel Cinematic Universe Doctor Strange Black Panther Wakanda Forever Moon Knight Werewolf By Night
Source: screencrush.com
23 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With 'S&M' Release
Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.
Source: loudwire.com