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Cosmopolitan
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Kesha Changed Her AI 'Delusional' Cover Art After Being Slammed by Fans
Kesha is officially a free woman creating art on her own terms, and she heard her fans' call when they criticized her for using AI to generate the original cover art for her single 'Delusional.' Since releasing the song last November, the hitmaker has updated its cover art with a new photo, which aligns with the bubblegum pink dot aesthetic for her upcoming album, PERIOD. 'When making the single art for my song 'Delusional,' I wanted to make the point that it's DELUSIONAL that the world expects artists to continue making art when we are so undervalued,' she wrote on Instagram alongside the new cover art lensed by Brendan Walter. She continued, 'I tried to echo my ideas in the form of a political single cover. I've realized that living in alignment with my integrity is more important than proving a point. So I've decided to change the cover art for this song. She's one of my favorites💕.' In the new single artwork, the 'BOY CRAZY.' singer is seen screaming as she's tied to a chair with black zip-ties. The original cover art featured a pile of fake Hermés Birkin bags piled on top of each other, and ost of them included the word 'Delusional' spray-painted with black paint. At the time, fans called Kesha out for utilizing AI to create her initial vision. 'The AI-generated nature of the artwork itself can be seen as a commentary on artificiality and the loss of authenticity. This aligns with the theme of delusion, where perceptions are often skewed and detached from reality. . . .also ai lol,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'I honestly adore you so much - your bravery, your artistry; I think you're incredible. But I'm pleeeeeeading with you to redo this cover. You know as well as anyone that artists need to be paid for their work. Please do not use AI 💖💖💖.' As she posted her new cover, Kesha highlighted the 'incredible team of humans' who came together to create it. She added, 'Thanks to my crew for helping me live out here in my highest and cuntiest potential.' She then encouraged fans to use AI as a tool rather than a replacement for certain human-made tasks. 'AI is a pandoras box that we as a society have collectively opened, and I think it's important that we keep human ramifications in mind as we learn how to use it as a tool and not as a replacement,' she said as she revealed she was 'healing in real time.'
Buzz Feed
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
You've Heard Of The 'Wirkin,' Now Check Out These Other Luxe-Looking Bags From Walmart
Early this year, a handbag broke the internet. Dubbed the ' Wirkin ' or 'Walmés,' the structured bag from Walmart looked awfully similar to one of the most expensive and elusive bags on the market: the Hermés Birkin. The luxe bag was created for and named after the actress Jane Birkin in the early 1980s. According to lore, Birkin was seated next to Hermés CEO Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight with her signature basket bag. Birkin lamented the lack of stylish bags big enough to carry everything she, a busy working mother, needed and Dumas took note, designing the Birkin bag in response. To this day, the luxe tote is considered by many to be the ultimate trophy bag. So naturally, when Walmart dropped an alternative at a fraction of the cost, people took notice. The bags sold out quickly and have not returned due to legal controversy, so you may not be able to get your hands on a Wirkin. But there are other luxe lookalikes lurking on Walmart's site. Several trending styles and shapes — think: minimal elongated shapes, soft slouchy oversized totes, woven leather and hardware embellishments — are ripe for the picking. So why not fake it til you make it? With these affordable bags that look more expensive than they are, folks will be none the wiser. 1. A woven leather everyday bag Walmart This oversized tote is the perfect everyday bag. The woven vegan leather is reminiscent of Bottega Veneta's signature woven leather, particularly the Hop bag. Sometimes it's hard to tell if a bag will tote all you need for the day, but one shopper reassures in her review that the bag 'was much larger than I expected.' At 18.5 by 12.6 inches, you can tote items like a laptop, cardigan and water bottle along with all your other essentials. Choose from four chic colors: coffee brown, cool light gray, warm dove gray and the customer-favorite burgundy. 2. Another woven bag with a removable crossbody strap Walmart Multiple reviews pointed out that this Time & Tru satchel looks designer. This is likely thanks to its woven design, which — like the previous bag on this list — is similar to Bottega Veneta's woven leather. The bag is 12.25 by 9.5 inches and has a removable crossbody strap as well as a top handle, zippered back pocket and snap closure for the main compartment. You can get the bag in two colors. 3. Walmart It's hard to improve upon a classic and nothing is more classic than a simple tote bag. This version, in supple faux leather, features slim, long straps with an 8-inch drop to accommodate chunky sweaters and winter layers, and an interior pouch to keep essentials quick at hand. "I do not even know where to start," one reviewer wrote, adding that the bag is "so soft inside it's giving luxury on a budget." While not exactly the same, this bag looks similar to The Row's Park Tote, Toteme's Suede Tote and Khaite's Frida Bag. The key difference: The designer picks all ring up over $1K, while this minimal bag is just under $30. You can grab it in a bunch of different colors, each of which comes with a matching extra zipper pouch. Need ingredients for all your new recipes? Shop each recipe directly through the app, or check out Walmart's grocery selection to get veggies, meat, seafood, and more delivered right to your door.
