San Francisco: OpenAI has announced a major upgrade to ChatGPT, enabling the AI model to connect directly with popular digital services like Spotify, Booking.com, and Canva through a new Apps SDK (Software Development Kit). This feature marks a significant step in transforming ChatGPT into a truly interactive, task-oriented digital assistant. From Conversation to Seamless Action OpenAI CEO Sam Altman unveiled the new capability at the company’s annual Developer Day in San Francisco. Addressing hundreds of developers, Altman stated that the feature would allow ChatGPT to seamlessly interact with apps for music, travel, and real estate—all performed within the…
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Instagram has unveiled the “Ring” award program to honor influential creators shaping digital culture, a move that focuses on reputation and influence as Meta continues to scale back monetary incentives for content creators. A Symbolic Prize for Cultural Drivers Announced on Monday, the Ring Award is Instagram’s latest initiative to celebrate creative voices driving cultural conversations. The company stated the award will recognize creators “who aren’t afraid to take creative chances and do it their way,” and who successfully break boundaries and bring communities together through their content. The program will honor 25 standout creators globally. Each recipient…
The promotional campaign for Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has been unexpectedly overshadowed by controversy, after fans alleged that the interactive Google scavenger hunt utilized AI-generated video clips. New York, USA: Global pop phenomenon Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is nearing release, but its meticulously planned global campaign has been sidetracked by intense fan scrutiny. Swift partnered with Google to launch a worldwide digital scavenger hunt, intended as a creative, community-driven event to build anticipation. A Global Digital Quest The campaign began when users searching “Taylor Swift” on Google…
LONDON – Pop sensation Taylor Swift has firmly stated her lack of interest in space exploration, drawing a sharp contrast with fellow celebrities who have embraced space tourism. The 35-year-old artist revealed her strong aversion during a recent interview with the BBC. When directly asked if she would consider traveling to space, Swift’s response was immediate and emphatic: “Never!” The Life of a Showgirl singer explained her reluctance, emphasizing the perceived lack of motivation and high anxiety associated with the idea. “Why would I do that? There’s no reason to do that. I don’t want to do that, ever.” Her…
SYDNEY – The world of musical theatre is mourning the loss of Australian actor Ben Lewis, best known for his leading role in The Phantom of the Opera. Lewis passed away on Monday, October 6, at the age of 46, following a battle with bowel cancer, which he was diagnosed with in February last year. The actor’s death was confirmed by his friend and Australian TV host, Todd Woodbridge, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, honoring both Lewis’s professional accomplishments and personal character. “Today we lost Ben Lewis one my families dearest friends way to young and the…
NEW YORK – Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez shared a rare public appearance at the New York City premiere of their jointly-produced film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, nearly a year after their divorce was finalized. The reunion underscored a professional commitment that remains intact despite the end of their two-year marriage. Affleck, who produced the movie through his company Artists Equity alongside Matt Damon, addressed the audience inside the theater, focusing his remarks on the film’s quality and the caliber of the team. The Accountant actor praised the cast and the creative team, outlining his production philosophy. “My goal…
LOS ANGELES – Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker and author Guillermo del Toro has lauded actor Jacob Elordi’s commitment to portraying Frankenstein’s Creature in his upcoming project, emphasizing the intense physical and emotional demands of the role. Speaking with E! News’ Francesca Amiker, the Oscar-winning director revealed the arduous process Elordi underwent daily to embody the iconic monster. Del Toro highlighted the young actor’s work ethic in enduring a lengthy preparation ritual before filming even began. “He took around 10 hours every day,” del Toro began, detailing the technical challenge. “About 42 pieces of makeup, prosthetics. And then he would have to…
NEW YORK – Pop culture icon Jennifer Lopez navigated tough questions about her recent divorce from Ben Affleck during an appearance on the Today show, successfully pivoting the focus to her new movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and the role of art in personal healing. Host Craig Melvin attempted to introduce the topic of her divorce, finalized in 2024 only two years after their wedding, but Lopez swiftly interrupted the line of questioning. When Melvin stated, “In the middle of filming this elaborate, beautiful musical, your divorce was also finalized with Ben,” Lopez responded defensively, “There you go! Look…
NEW YORK – Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has publicly addressed and dismissed long-standing rumors that she declined the offer to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Appearing on the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 35-year-old artist clarified the situation, attributing her decision not to perform to her emotional commitment to her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce. When pressed by host Jimmy Fallon about “speculations that she has turned down the Super Bowl due to performance footage,” the singer of The Life of a Showgirl simply responded, “No.” Swift explained that discussions about the…
LOS ANGELES – Amidst a challenging period marked by the breakdown of her marriage to Ben Affleck and recent professional disappointments, pop icon Jennifer Lopez is reportedly focused on achieving the highest ambition of her career: winning an Academy Award. A well-placed insider, speaking to Heat World, shed light on the singer-actress’s intense focus, particularly surrounding the promotional tour for her latest film, Kiss of the Spider Woman. Lopez’s recent setbacks, including a ‘lukewarm’ response to ticket sales for her Las Vegas residency and the reported failure of her comeback tour, are said to be weighing heavily on her experience.…
