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Kid Rock’s All-American Halftime Show Delivers Mild, Retro-Flavor Super Bowl Moment
music-news19 days ago

Kid Rock’s All-American Halftime Show Delivers Mild, Retro-Flavor Super Bowl Moment

Kid Rock’s 35-minute All-American Halftime Show at Super Bowl LX was notably low on politics and largely pre-recorded, mixing a retro country vibe with a few on-mic remarks; the set featured Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett and Lee Brice before Kid Rock closed with “Till You Can’t,” including a spoken verse and a montage of TPUSA imagery. Social attention focused more on lip-sync than mic moments, and TPUSA posted an alternate feed that drew millions online, though overall cross-platform viewership details remained unclear.

Mariah Carey Lip-Sync Rumors Surface at Milan-Cortina Opening Ceremony
world20 days ago

Mariah Carey Lip-Sync Rumors Surface at Milan-Cortina Opening Ceremony

During the Milan-Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, Mariah Carey performed portions of Nel Blu and a later song, with organizers declining to confirm whether she lip-synced. They said some elements are pre-recorded to ensure timing, sound quality, and a seamless broadcast, and Carey was not paid. IOC officials praised the performance and noted positive chemistry with US officials amid later coverage of the event. The article also notes a separate incident of suspected arson affecting rail infrastructure near Bologna, which disrupted travel but did not appear to tarnish Italy’s Olympic image.

Ashlee Simpson Reflects on 20 Years Since SNL Lip-Sync Fiasco
entertainment2 years ago

Ashlee Simpson Reflects on 20 Years Since SNL Lip-Sync Fiasco

Ashlee Simpson reflects on her infamous lip-syncing incident on "Saturday Night Live" in 2004, revealing that she initially declined to perform due to vocal nodules but was asked to do so with a pre-recorded track. The backlash taught her the "power of no," and she later returned to redeem herself on the show. Despite her music career's ups and downs, she continues to pursue music, recently performing with her husband under the band name Ashlee + Evan.

"Final Fantasy XVI Devs Address Performance and Language Concerns"
gaming2 years ago

"Final Fantasy XVI Devs Address Performance and Language Concerns"

The Final Fantasy XVI team has recommended Japanese players to play the game with the English dub due to the lack of proper lip sync for the Japanese language. The team explained that the facial movements are based on facial capture data with those who performed the English dub, and AI tools would not work adequately. The game is set to be an action-heavy entry, and players will control the protagonist, Clive, as he confronts various Dominants.

RuPaul's Intervention Saves Drag Race All Stars Queen from Quitting in Episode 7
entertainment2 years ago

RuPaul's Intervention Saves Drag Race All Stars Queen from Quitting in Episode 7

This week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars featured an improv challenge that was mostly okay, but not particularly entertaining. The episode also included drama surrounding the doling out of roles and a RuPaul intervention to lift the spirits of the contestants. Lala won the challenge and Kahanna was sent home after a lip sync battle against Jorgeous. The lack of returning queens this season may lead to a top three instead of a top four.

Epic Games' Metahuman Animator Brings Realistic Facial Animation to iPhones.
technology2 years ago

Epic Games' Metahuman Animator Brings Realistic Facial Animation to iPhones.

Epic Games has unveiled Metahuman Animator, a new module of its Metahuman platform that eliminates the need for bespoke facial motion capture technology, making it possible to accomplish with only an iPhone. The software generates nuanced and polished facial animation output through Unreal Engine, providing a framework that animators can further tweak and refine. Metahuman Animator is planned for release in the next few months and could be a game changer for the gaming and series industry.