Attendees

What happens at Freaknik stays at Freaknik ... until it comes to Hulu. Forty years from its 1983 launch as a spring break picnic, the infamous Atlanta festival known as Freaknik will take the spotlight in an upcoming Hulu documentary. And some attendees (and their children) are nervous about what might make it into the film.“I’ve been to several Freakniks, ’94 was one that I attended so I’m just praying Jesus be a fence,” TikTok user @lashwaxandglow said Saturday. “I’m praying that Jesus be a big, tall privacy…

Several game developers attending GDC 2023 have reported concerning and illegal behavior at the conference on social media. The allegations include drink-spiking, harassment, and assault.On Twitter, game developer Leena dan Deventer said that women at GDC were "belittled and undermined," harassed, and roofied. "Two women were even lured up to a hotel room by a man in a position of power for a 'pitch', where he then assaulted them," they said.Women at GDC this year have been belittled and undermined in…

‘The same old shit is still happening’ Last week saw the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) take place in San Francisco — Unfortunately, in the closing days of the event, multiple attendees came forward reporting incidents of abuse, assault, harassment, and drink-spiking that took place either during, or at events related to, the week’s conference. “Women at GDC this year have been belittled and undermined in their roles, been hit on relentlessly, and had their drinks spiked by predatory men,” reported game…

6ix9ine was kicked out of a baseball game in Miami on Friday, after a beer can was thrown at the polarizing rapper.The incident took place during the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals matchup between Mexico and Puerto Rico at LoanDepot Park, home to the Miami Marlins.Prior to 6ix9ine getting the boot, fans in attendance captured an altercation that occurred between Tekashi and another observer, who chucked a beer at the Brooklyn rapper while he was waving a large Mexican flag from his front row seat. Sources told Page…

Folks who are attending the FIFA World Cup in Qatar don't have to miss out on all the player stats they'd see while watching games on TV. The has an augmented reality feature that allows fans to view the likes of and alternate camera angles. FIFA that only people who are attending matches in person can access the FIFA+ Stadium Experience. According to that has gained traction, users can point their phone's camera at the pitch. An overlay will pop up that enables them to tap on a player to see things like their…

The Harry Potter world is in mourning as the actor behind one of the most iconic supporting characters in the franchise is no longer with us. Rubeus Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane passed away this past Friday at the age of 72. Despite his tenure in the franchise having come to an end over a decade ago, Coltrane's death is being felt by fans all over the world. Universal Studios Orlando attendees who were visiting the park's Wizarding World section were among those reeling from the loss, and they paid tribute to the late…

The 79th annual Urs (death anniversary) of the popular Sufi Saint Hazrat Deewan Shah is starting on September 4 since the moon of the Islamic month Safar was not sighted on Sunday. The fair to be organised has therefore been delayed by a day. Indian Railways has also made special arrangements for those planning to attend the fair. The Northwestern Railway has decided to halt five pairs of trains at Kapasan Railway Station for 2 minutes. This has been done for the convenience of those attending the Urs. These trains…

Kultureland was originally advertised as “Canada’s biggest Afro-fusion weekend,” with two days full of music, culture, food, art exhibitions, and more. But in truth, the GTA event, which took place over the weekend, gave Fyre Fest North. Day 1 of Kultureland was held at Markham Fairgrounds on Saturday (August 6) and completely lacked any aspect of culture. Their colourful Instagram was revealed to be a facade when all the event had to offer was white tents, water, alcohol, and a Love, Damini merch area. There were no art…

| If you use the QR Code on the Jim Lee-designed DC Comics bags for San Diego Comic-Con, you get a special code that lets you get a year of the DC Universe Unlimited streaming app for digital DC Comics, both previously published and exclusive to the app. But if you can't get to San Diego Comic-Con that's okay. Bleeding Cool can share the promo code, SDCC22QR. Easy. That's 33% off the usual $75 annual free, and doesn't just apply to new customers., Existing customers can get the saving too. There is also an additional…

Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger plans to attend a virtual White House meeting on the global chip shortage, along with representatives from companies including Apple, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, GM, Ford, and Stellantis, people familiar with the matter said.The meeting will be hosted by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, the Commerce Department said earlier this month. Topics will include the impact of the coronavirus Delta variant on chip supplies and how to…