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A woman has become an internet sensation as a result of her passion for hygiene. But most recently, the diligent woman went viral for her unconventional and upbeat approach to cleaning a neglected grave, sparking online controversy and scrutiny.Known by her 1 million TikTok followers as “_the-clean_girl,” the influencer left her viewers particularly unsettled by her unusual speaking style, reminiscent of the automated voice on TikTok, which was seemingly inappropriately upbeat for a video of this nature.The video in…

Discworld designer Gregg Barnett and co-founder of Narrativia production company Rhianna Pratchett have spoken about re-releasing the iconic point-and-click adventure game. Based on the Discworld books by Terry Pratchett, an official video game was released in 1995 after designer Gregg Barnett managed to convince the reluctant Pratchett to grant Teeny Weeny Games and Perfect 10 Productions the licence. The game was published by Psygnosis with a sequel Discworld 2: Missing Presumed…?! following in 1996 while…

“He changed the words, had someone re-sing it or used AI,” the late singer’s estate alleges Donna Summer’s estate has accused Kanye West of copyright infringement over one of the songs from his recently released collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, Vultures 1. The estate claims the rapper asked to use one of the late singer’s songs, and despite not getting clearance for it, he used it anyway. “Kanye West… asked permission to use Donna Summer’s song ‘I Feel Love,’ he was denied… He changed the…

Ozzy Osbourne is speaking out after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, allegedly used a sample of his music without his approval. In a social media post shared Friday, the rocker called out West in all caps, writing, “@kanyewest ASKED PERMISSION TO SAMPLE A SECTION OF A 1983 LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ‘WAR PIG’ FROM THE US FESTIVAL WITHOUT VOCALS.” Osbourne went on to say that West was “REFUSED PERMISSION BECAUSE HE IS AN ANTISEMITE AND HAS CAUSED UNTOLD HEARTACHE TO MANY.” “HE WENT…

Former fitness guru Richard Simmons, who has withdrawn from public life in recent years, has spoken out against a new biopic, saying in a rare statement that: “I have never given my permission for this movie.”The as yet unnamed film was announced on Wednesday morning by the comedian and actor Pauly Shore, who was cast in the role after his physical resemblance to Simmons became the subject of a viral meme.The 55-year-old actor has also played Simmons in an unrelated short film titled The Court Jester, which will premiere…

Naming a baby is a huge decision. It’s the signifier that a person will have to carry for the rest of their lives. Some parents choose to name their child after a family member, especially if that’s a long-standing tradition. Other babies are namesakes of their parents’ favorite writers, musicians or scientists. The parents can also just choose a name that sounds nice to them.But some people name their children after friends. At least that’s what the author of this post assumed. The user theamyshaveit asked the people…

Living in the Information Age necessitates tools that can maintain privacy. Smartphones are some of this era's most widespread, connected, and versatile devices available to the general public. They're chock-full of sensors and clever apps, and they're only getting more complex. Samsung has equipped its Galaxy phones and tablets with a very useful privacy tool that users can access through One UI. It's called “Permission Manager” and allows Galaxy device users to see which apps have permission to use what sensors and…

Taking screenshots has been a staple for smartphones for some time. It’s a useful tool, but just like any function on your phone, it can be bad if malicious apps gain access to it. A screenshot of your screen could be catastrophic if it lands in the wrong hands. This is why Android 14 has screenshot detection. Along with you, apps also have the ability to take screenshots. Normally, you’ll want to give them permission to do so. However, not all apps will ask for permission before taking screenshots, and this is where a…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized its environmental assessment of SpaceX’s new water deluge system, concluding that it’s no more dangerous than a seasonal rain shower. With that assessment out of the way, and with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also satisfied with its own evaluation, the regulator has given SpaceX the green light for launch. Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewWe’re now closer than ever to the second launch of Space’s colossal Starship, a…

The Darkness has announced a special reissue of their ‘Permission to Land’ album to mark its 20th anniversary titled ‘Permission To Land… Again.’ The album will be available on 6th October 2023, via Warner Music.Frontman Justin Hawkins reflects on the release, stating, “So much has happened since the original release of ‘Permission To Land’ that I can hardly believe it’s only been 20 years. The past two decades have been eventful because of the impact our debut album had. I’m grateful for every second of this experience…