Hasselblad 907X 100C Review: Digital Smarts With a Film Soul

Hasselblad’s new 100-megapixel medium-format camera system is capable of truly stunning images and totally incapable of shooting video. This is a photographer’s camera, for those lucky enough to still be photographers, without the demanding video workload tacked on to every job. If that’s you—and you have plenty of cash to spare—this is the camera you … Read more

Barclay Crenshaw Bares His Soul in Debut Album, "Open Channel"

When Claude VonStroke first made his transition to Barclay Crenshaw, fans had no idea what to expect. But with the release of his debut album, he has bared his soul.  Open Channel is a bold departure for Crenshaw. Through each of its 10 tracks, he takes us through an eclectic listening experience that flows masterfully between … Read more

’90 Day Diaries’: Ariela Breaks Down and Says Biniyam Is Killing Her Soul

Things are not getting better between Ariela and Biniyam. On Monday’s episode of 90 Day Diaries, the two continued to struggle with their marriage and Ariela confided to her ex-husband, Leandro, about their issues — as 90 Day Fiancé fans know, Ariela’s close relationship with her ex was a major problem for Biniyam. On a … Read more

Marlena Shaw, Renowned Soul & Jazz Singer, Dies Aged 81

Marlena Shaw, the highly-renowned soul and jazz singer most known for her hit song “California Soul,” has died. She was 81. Shaw’s daughter, Marla Bradshaw, shared the news of her death on Friday, January 19, in a video posted on Facebook. At the time of writing, the cause of the star’s death has not been … Read more

‘California Soul’ Singer Marlena Shaw Dead at 81

Marlena Shaw — best known for her song “California Soul” — has died … according to her daughter. The legendary jazz and R&B singer passed away Friday afternoon Marlena’s daughter Marla said in a video she posted to Facebook. She did not give a cause of death. Waiting for your permission to load the Facebook … Read more

Priyanka Chopra ‘feeds her soul’ with husband Nick Jonas

Priyanka Chopra shared a carousel of pictures featuring her husband Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie Priyanka Chopra ‘feeds her soul’ with husband Nick Jonas Priyanka Chopra recently gave her fans a peek inside some family time after she said that 2023 left her feeling “spent.” The 41 year-old actress shared a carousel of … Read more

Les McCann, Soul Jazz Pianist and Singer, Dies at 88

The lasting influence of McCann was apparent in real time, but especially in the 1990s and 2000s when countless artists began sampling his songs in their own music. While bands like Massive Attack, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and H2O included portions of his tracks in their own, McCann’s pulse imprinted most effortlessly and noticeably … Read more

Benjamin Zephaniah, British poet with activist soul, dies at 65

Add to your saved storiesSave Benjamin Zephaniah, a poet and writer whose work often reflected racism and injustices faced by Black communities in Britain, and who became a significant cultural force with lectures, albums and acting roles including playing a street preacher in the series “Peaky Blinders,” died Dec. 7 at 65. A family statement … Read more

Yes, France is part of the European Union’s heart and soul. Just don’t touch its Camembert cheese

BRUSSELS — The European Union has long known that the way to France’s heart is through its stomach. So, don’t touch the Camembert — never, ever. On Wednesday, legislators at the European Parliament will vote to make sure it doesn’t happen. In one of the many legal proposals on streamlining and optimizing waste management throughout … Read more

YouTube Now Sells the AI Soul of Your Favorite Musician

YouTube is licensing out the voices and styles of popular artists with its first set of AI music experiments, announced Google in a blog post Thursday. Dream Track will allow creators to make short, AI-generated songs, using the voices of artists like Charlie Puth, T-Pain, and John Legend. What Could the Future of Medical AI … Read more