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Los Angeles Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Tyler, the Creator releases new album, ‘Don't Tap the Glass'
Tyler, the Creator has been busy. The Los Angeles rapper early Monday released 'Don't Tap the Glass,' his second LP to drop in less than nine months. The new 10-track project closely follows 'Chromakopia,' which came out in October, just before Tyler's annual Camp Flog Gnaw festival at Dodger Stadium, where he performed songs from the album including 'Noid' and 'Sticky' and welcomed cameos by Sexyy Red, Doechii and ScHoolboy Q. In February, Tyler set out on a world tour behind 'Chromakopia' that touched down for a six-night stay at Arena and stopped last week in New York for shows at Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center. According to album credits on Apple Music, 'Don't Tap the Glass' — which features no officially billed guest appearances — was produced by Tyler himself; the album has a funky, club-geared sound full of old-school stylistic touches. In a post on X, Tyler said the LP grew out of a conversation he had with friends about why they don't dance in public. His friends, he said, blamed 'the fear of being filmed.' He added: 'I thought damn, a natural form of expression and a certain connection they have with music is now a ghost. It made me wonder how much of our human spirit got killed because of the fear of being a meme.' 'This album was not made for sitting still,' Tyler wrote. 'Dancing driving running any type of movement is recommended to maybe understand the spirit of it.'
Yomiuri Shimbun
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
‘Come and Get Me': Gavin Newsom Has Entered the Meme War
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has found himself in the center of the internet's spotlight after squaring off with President Donald Trump on social media over the deployment of military troops to counter protesters in Los Angeles. While police deployed tear gas and shot at protesters in Los Angeles with rubber bullets on Monday, Newsom shared a screenshot on TikTok of a Washington Post headline reporting that California would sue Trump over the National Guard's presence, paired with a trending sound sampled from the movie 'Mean Girls. ' The video was captioned 'We will not stand while Donald Trump illegally federalizes the National Guard' and was liked more than 255,000 times. In another video, posted Friday to X, Newsom talks right into a phone camera with the attached message: 'Let's do a simple Econ 101 lesson for @realDonaldTrump.' That post grabbed 1.7 million views. Newsom's clapbacks catapulted to meme status as posters on the left and the right devoured each new beat in the Newsom-Trump showdown. During the back and forth, Newsom grew his TikTok following by almost 50 percent, to 897,000 as of Tuesday, and gained 60,000 new followers on X. While Newsom didn't ask for the military response in L.A. that ignited tension with the president over the weekend, he responded to the sudden attention with internet-savvy posts that borrow strategies from professional creators, such as speaking straight to camera, shooting vertically and using trending sounds on TikTok to reach more viewers. Audiences responded with Newsom-related memes of their own, introducing his political persona to throngs of young people online. In a political economy that's increasingly beholden to the incentives and payoffs of social media, political experts say Newsom's online strategy could rally support for his position on the L.A. protests and bolster his profile among younger, more online voters. 'This sort of meme-posting with clever comments back and forth probably isn't helpful with swing voters, but it could be effective at making him more popular among Democrats,' said Jon Ladd, a professor of public policy at Georgetown University. Before police clashed with protesters during anti-ICE demonstrations on Saturday, Newsom was already taking aim at Trump on social media over the president's alleged plans to cancel federal funding to California. But the tone between Newsom and Trump grew more aggressive as the president deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the weekend. Newsom took to his official gubernatorial TikTok account on Sunday to announce he would sue the Trump administration over the deployment, which he called illegal and chaotic. The post, which has been viewed more than 8 million times, was set to the hip-hop song 'Sticky' by Tyler The Creator and included a meme with the words 'f – around' and 'find out.' Comments on the post expressed shock and delight that the governor, known as a moderate Democrat, would share something so tongue-in-cheek and antagonistic. After Trump's border czar Tom Homan said in an interview with NBC on Sunday that he wouldn't rule out arresting elected officials including Newsom if they 'harbor illegal aliens' or defy law enforcement, Newsom again shot back on TikTok: 'Come and get me, tough guy. I don't give a damn,' his personal account shared alongside a clip of the governor speaking about Homan's comments. Meanwhile, Trump and his allies attacked Newsom on Truth Social and other platforms. 'The very incompetent 'Gov.,' Gavin Newscum, and 'Mayor,' Karen Bass, should be saying, 'THANK YOU, President Trump, YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL. WE WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT YOU, SIR,' Trump wrote Monday in a Truth post that got 52,000 likes. Right-wing media networks boosted the clash, with Valuetainment Media owner Patrick Bet-David using his popular YouTube channel to criticize Newsom – and promote his company's branded flip flop sandals, 'for Newsom, who's flip-flopping.' Newsom, who will run for reelection in November, could benefit from the attention generated by a public feud with Trump even if it puts him and his constituents in the administration's crosshairs, said Karen North, a professor of digital social media at the University of Southern California. Newsom's approval ratings are already surging among potential voters in California from 44 percent in October to 52 percent in March, according to data from the Public Policy Institute of California. Feuds, meanwhile, are known to funnel attention toward online influencers, from YouTube gossipmongers to internet-era celebrities such as the Kardashians. The same holds true for politicians, said North, who increasingly style themselves after popular online creators in hopes of building a brand that resonates with voters. 'Newsom's approach to this extremely contentious situation creates an opportunity for him to lock horns with Donald Trump, but he's not doing it in the standard manner of having a hard, flat negotiation, rather in a way that plays to the shareability of social media,' she said. Thanks to algorithmic feeds that prize outrageous material and must-share content, memes travel faster than messaging, North said. To win elections or even solve serious political conflicts such as the Los Angeles showdown, politicians such as Newsom now drum up support by feeding into trending narratives online, she added. They also rely more on new media channels such as podcasts and video talk shows that share clips on social media – which Trump's digital strategists leveraged successfully in the 2024 election. Beyond the news media, there's a second ecosystem of online takes and commentary that's often more powerful than traditional channels for communicating with constituents, North said, and political figures are eager to break in. Representatives for Newsom didn't respond to a request for comment on his recent posting. Even the most fervent online meme-ing doesn't always translate to political success. In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, spectators awed at the popularity of Kamala Harris memes on TikTok, which is known for its younger audience. At the polls, however, the coconut memes and 'Brat summer' edits didn't tip the scales in her favor.
Korea Herald
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Thai K-pop idol Natty opens up on identity and ambition as Kiss of Life returns with ‘224'
Girl group to thank fans with special encore gigs in Seoul next month Natty of Kiss of Life, one of the most prominent Thai idols in the K-pop scene today, said she hopes to be a source of inspiration for aspiring artists in her home country and beyond. 'As a Thai artist in Korea, this means a lot to me,' said Natty during a media showcase for her group's new EP '224' held in Seoul on Monday. 'Just like the Thai artists who came before me, I want to become a positive influence on people in Thailand and international trainees who dream of becoming K-pop idols. That's why I'm working hard to grow as an artist.' Thailand has long served as a key gateway for Southeast Asian talent entering K-pop, dating back to Nichkhun of 2PM, who debuted in 2008. Since then, artists like BamBam of GOT7, Ten of NCT and Minnie of I-dle have followed suit — though none have reached the global popularity of Blackpink's Lisa. K-pop is also massively popular in Thailand, where it has become one of the mainstream cultural genres. T-pop, or Thai pop, has also drawn significantly from K-pop in its visuals, choreography and production style. Natty pointed out that the two genres, nevertheless, have differences, especially in their sound. 'What makes T-pop unique, I think, is the use of traditional Thai instruments. That's the charm that really sets T-pop apart,' she said. A different kind of summer: Kiss of Life drops '224' Kiss of Life's fourth EP '224' marks a shift from the group's previous hit 'Sticky,' presenting a completely different flavor of summer music. The new title track 'Lips Hips Kiss' captures the intense and sensual emotions of a magnetic attraction, wrapped in early 2000s R&B and hip-hop vibes. Its sleek melody and bold lyrics highlight the group's energy. 'Compared to the refreshing vibe of 'Sticky,' this song brings out a stickier, hotter feeling,' Natty said. 'I hope people enjoy this different side of us.' Belle said the group faced a pleasant dilemma in choosing the lead single. 'All our members are capable of handling a wide range of genres, so we had so many good options,' she said. 'It was a happy kind of struggle deciding which one to go with.' 'We wanted to surprise people with a summer song that no one expected,' added Julie. 'It's a new challenge, but we chose this track because we're confident in our skills and in the genre.' Following the release of '224,' Kiss of Life is gearing up for an encore concert to wrap up their first world tour. The group began their tour in October in Seoul and traveled through North America, Europe and Asia, finishing in Osaka in May. Now, they are set to take the stage again at Seoul's Jangchung Arena on July 19 and 20. 'Our first world tour was a huge milestone, especially just one year into our debut,' Belle said. 'It was a precious and meaningful experience, and we knew we had to prepare an encore performance to return the love we received from our fans, the Kissys," Belle continued, referring to Kiss of Life's fandom.
Pink Villa
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
J-Hope Killin' It Girl teaser OUT: BTS member turns to dark theme for collab with GloRilla, watch
J-Hope seems to be turning over a new leaf for his upcoming release, third single Killin' It Girl, and the new teaser has only raised hopes about what awaits. The new song is set for a drop on BTS' 12th debut anniversary day, June 13 and brings on another collaboration for the ARSON hitmaker. He will be working together with GloRilla, known for the chart-favorite Sticky alongside Tyler, The Creator, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne. Turning to a black and white theme, the Killin' It Girl music video seems to be nothing like what the BTS member has done before. It's much darker and possibly hard-hitting than his previously light and fun-loving tracks. And while he's no stranger to dark, having explored the other side of his musical mind in the album Jack In The Box, this one is expected to link a possibly complimentary or romantic angle to it. What's the Killin' It Girl teaser about? The music video teaser shows the Chicken Noodle Soup singer lying down in the middle of a street, as businesses run around him. With people hustling and bustling, he sticks out like a sore thumb, and with a twist of a camera comes up on the screen. Eyes up, brimming with dark liner and a tense look in them, this looks like another one of his bangers. J-Hope's Killin' It Girl will hit the screens on June 13 at 1 pm KST (0 am ET, 9:30 am IST), alongside a music video, in which the fans are hoping to see GloRilla in action with the BTS member. On the same day, the rapper is set to conduct day 1 of his HOPE ON THE STAGE FINAL tour, bringing an end to a sold-out series of concerts that began earlier this year. Having toured North America and Asia, the final leg will be held in his homeland of South Korea. It is expected that the other BTS members, Jin, RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, will join him on the stage or appear in the audience to support the singer's ending shows. By then, these 5 would have also wrapped up their military service, much like J-Hope himself, gearing up for a full group reunion once SUGA completes his alternative duty on June 21.
Time Out
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Tyler the Creator at London's O2 Arena: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
With massive and colourful stage sets, outlandish and vibrant outfits and, of course, one of the finest discographies in modern rap, a Tyler, the Creator live show is something to get excited about. And this week Tyler is here in London for three huge gigs at the city's biggest indoor venue, the O2 Arena. Tyler's current dates in the UK, which were announced last October and are part of his Chromakopia world tour, are in support of his 2024 album Chromakopia. Named one of Time Out's top albums of last year, Chromakopia peaked top of the UK albums charts with hits like 'Noid', 'Sticky' and 'Like Him'. Heading to see Tyler, the Creator at the O2 in Greenwich? Here's what you need to know about the shows, from set times to whether there are any tickets left. When is Tyler the Creator playing at London's O2? Tyler is at the O2 on Monday May 19, Wednesday May 21 and Thursday May 22. What are the timings? For all three shows, the doors to the arena will open at 6.30pm – though, as always at the O2, you'll be able to get into the venue's restaurants and bars earlier than that. Tyler himself is expect on stage at 9.30pm, though timings are subject to change. Curfew is 11pm. What's the setlist? For an idea of the setlist, here's what Tyler, the Creator played in Amsterdam earlier on the Chromakopia world tour (according to Chroma Rah Tah Tah Noid Darling, I I Killed You Judge Judy Sticky Take Your Mask Off Tomorrow IGOR'S THEME EARFQUAKE A BOY IS A GUN THANK YOU I THINK Yonkers Tron Cat She Tamale Rusty IFHY LUMBERJACK I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE DOGTOOTH SORRY NOT SORRY Who Dat Boy WUSYANAME Thought I Was Dead Like Him See You Again NEW MAGIC WAND I Hope You Find Your Way Home Who is supporting? Tyler has two supports that you'll absolutely want to get down early for: experimental hip-hop duo Paris Texas (onstage at 7.30pm) and pop rap hero Lil Yachty (on at 8.15pm). Can you still get tickets for Tyler the Creator at London's O2? Some tickets are still available for both shows, with some on Ticketmaster here from around £65, and on AXS here starting from around £60. The best London gigs and concerts in May 2025.
