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music3 hours ago•16 min saved

Sombr BRITs Altercation Confirmed as Planned Stunt, Rep Says

Sombr’s mid-performance altercation at the BRIT Awards was reportedly a planned stunt, per his representative. An onstage intruder was shoved aside by security and the singer continued into the next song, with speculation fueled by the assailant’s shirt reading “Sombr is a homewrecker.” Host Jack Whitehall joked about security, and the incident echoed a BAFTA disruption earlier in the week. Sombr has had a busy year with several hits and a Grammy nomination.

via Variety|

#brit-awards #live-performance #music

technology2 years ago

Google's Gemini AI: Staged Demo Exposed

Google has admitted that a demo video showcasing its Gemini AI technology was staged, raising questions about the authenticity of the technology's capabilities. The video, which depicted a conversation between a hair salon receptionist and a customer, was actually a carefully scripted and rehearsed performance. This revelation has led to concerns about the transparency and honesty of Google's AI demonstrations.

via Engadget|

#ai #demo-video #gemini

relationships2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Erupts as Man Proposes in Crowded Hot Air Balloon

A TikTok content creator's hot air balloon marriage proposal sparked divided reactions from viewers. In the video, the creator proposed to his girlfriend, who appeared shocked and repeatedly asked him to stop. However, a follow-up video suggested that the proposal was staged, as the couple seemed happy and the girlfriend accepted the proposal. Viewers debated the appropriateness of public proposals and advised discussing marriage beforehand. The video concluded with the girlfriend accidentally dropping the ring, which belonged to the creator's grandmother, leading to her asking if they could get a replacement for free.

via The Daily Dot|

#hot-air-balloon #marriage-proposal #prank

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Mayweather-Gotti III Fight: Chaos and Controversy.

Fox Sports host Skip Bayless called the Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III's exhibition fight "scripted and staged" after the fight ended in a disqualification and an all-out brawl in the ring. Bayless also criticized the idea of the fight in the first place, saying that Gotti didn't belong in the ring with Mayweather and that it was beneath Mayweather's dignity to participate in such an event.

via New York Post |

#floyd-mayweather-jr #john-gotti-iii #scripted