• Sun, March 30, 2025

by: Metro

Legendary director's 'disgusted' thoughts on AI resurface following Studio Ghibli trend

Inspired by the arguments made on both sides, the thoughts of legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki have resurfaced, with the 84-year-old having spoken out against using AI in the past. Over a career that has spanned several decades, Miyazaki has been responsible for some of the best-loved animated films to come from Japan.

by: MovieWeb

Elon Musk Slams 'Adolescence,' Co-Creator Responds

Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne has now responded. The right-wing messaging against the series blew up when Elon Musk reposted a message from Ian Miles Cheong, a far-right figure known for the misogynist harassment campaign GamerGate.

by: Yen

Social Media Influencer Dulcie Boateng Flaunts Huge House She Built At Age 22

Ghanaian influencer Dulcie Boateng showcased the house she built at 22 and luxury cars she bought in her early 20s. She said her wealth comes from Snapchat ads.

by: Variety

Pakistani Horror Film 'Deemak' Set to Haunt Theaters, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

Pakistani cinema is poised to embrace the horror genre again with "Deemak" (meaning "Termite"), a psychological supernatural thriller. The film represents a significant push to elevate local cinema with high production values and compelling storytelling.

by: collider

The 8 Worst Movies on Netflix Right Now

With the massive catalog of movies offered on Netflix, we can show you the best of the worst. For more recommendations, check out our ranked lists of the worst comedy movies and TV shows across all platforms.

by: Newsweek

'Wordle' Today #1380 Hints, Clues and Answer for Sunday, March 30 Game

The trick to conquering the game is to guess the daily five-letter word in six attempts before the answer will be revealed on your screen. Along the way, a col

by: PennLive

Country music star opens up about early rough patch in his marriage

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have become one of the most visible couples in country music. He is one of the hottest singers in the business, and she has a huge social media following and the successful "Dumb Blonde" podcast. They tend to be about as open, and likeable, as they come in the industry.

by: LAist

FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices

by: Forbes

When Will 'The Chosen' Season 5 Be Streaming? How Long You'll Have To Wait

The Last Supper" is now playing in theaters. Wondering when Season 5 will be available to stream? Here's when and where you can watch it at home.

by: CINEMABLEND

Morgan Wallen Walked Off Stage During The SNL Closing Credits, And Now Fans Are Convinced There's Drama

It's, without question, the most formulaic part of the show, which is why it caught me off guard when this week's musical guest Morgan Wallen walked directly off stage without interacting with any cast members.

by: Indiablooms

Kiara Advani shares Ghibli-style AI edit of her image with Sidharth

Joining social media trends is part of regular life for netizens, and currently, Studio Ghibli-style AI edits are setting the internet on fire, with celebrities even joining the trend.

by: Moneycontrol

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Subham teaser offers a hilarious take on TV obsession and horror, watch here

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to make her debut as a producer with her upcoming film Subham, which is gearing up for release. While the release date remains unconfirmed, the actress recently treated her fans to a sneak peek of the film by unveiling the teaser on social media,

by: onmanorama

Now, Mohanlal 'apologises' to fans for emotional distress caused by Empuraan scenes

The actor's 'apology' to his fans was widely expected after the film faced considerable backlash on social media despite its initial success at the box office. Director Major Ravi, in a Facebook post, had said Mohanlal would 'apologise for the mishandling by Prithviraj and writer Murali Gopy.'

by: Today

Why Morgan Wallen's abrupt 'SNL' exit is drawing strong reactions from fans

This is the second time the country musician appeared on "Saturday Night Live" following his controversial cancellation and rebooking on the show in 2020.

by: GOBankingRates

7 Ways Gen Z Is Turning Social Media Trends Into Smart Finance Choices

Learn how Gen Z is becoming one of the smartest generations when it comes to finance due to social media. They're cutting costs while still enjoying life.

by: Mint

Won't watch Empuraan: BJP Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar takes U-turn, says movies that distort truth doomed to fail

BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a post on X that he was disappointed by this sort of movie-making. "I had said that I would watch the movie Empuraan when I heard it was a sequel to Lucifer

by: MyHighPlains

Bluebonnet season is here! Bluebonnet Festival returns April 11-13, 2025

The annual Bluebonnet Festival is set to bring thousands of visitors to Burnet, Texas, from April 11-13, 2025. The annual festival is held every second weekend in April, and attracts 35,000 attendees each year.

by: briefly

Minnie Dlamini and bf Brian Monaisa's social media wipe sparks rumours about couple

Minnie Dlamini and Dr Brian Monaisa sparked break up rumours. Online users ntoiced that Minnie and Dr Brian each updated the photos on their Instgrams.

by: pinkvilla

Here's How Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's Strained Relationship Has Changed Since Birth of Baby Girl; Source Reveals

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are excited and happy to welcome their new baby daughter into their life. The two highly acclaimed celebrities recently shared this amazing news with their fans on social media.

by: Deadline

'The Encampments' Documentary On Gaza War Protests At Columbia University Sets Milestone For New Indie Label - Specialty Box Office

The Encampments has turned out looks like the highest per-screen average opening for a documentary with an anticipated $80k+ and sold-out screenings at an exclusive run at the Angelika Film Center in New York.

by: Complex

Doechii Says Women Are Essential to Music Industry: 'We Are the Innovators'

Doechii let the world know that women are as essential to the music industry as men during her acceptance speech for 2025's Woman of the Year at Billboard's Women in Music event on Saturday. Doechii told the audience at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood,

by: People

Jake Paul Reveals How He Really Feels About His Short-Lived Career on the Disney Channel (Exclusive)

Jake Paul spoke candidly about how starring on the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark' affected his career growing up in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. The social media personality and professional boxer was a part of the show between 2016 and 2017.

by: eWrestlingNews

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WWE has filed multiple trademark applications for a variety of shows.

by: Yahoo

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29.Finally, she called out "creepy" Seth McFarlene for having "utter predatory disrespect for professional boundaries," saying he "mysteriously offered" her a role on Family Guy when she was 18, despite the fact that she'd never done voice work before.

by: People

Why Morgan Wallen Bucked "SNL "Tradition and Left Stage Before the Rest of Cast and Crew (Source)

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by: Yahoo

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Special Easter Issue. For a deep-dive into the wildly popular series and its upcoming fifth season, pick up a copy of the issue available on newsstands and order online here. The Chosen's creator Dallas Jenkins never set out to make this series.

by: pinkvilla

Toxic star Yash and wife Radhika Pandit celebrate Ugadi with a special message on life's bittersweet journey; see PIC

As Ugadi marks the beginning of a new year, Kannada star Yash and his wife Radhika Pandit extended warm wishes to their fans. Their heartfelt message perfectly captured the essence of the festival, reminding everyone of the beauty in embracing life's ups and downs.

by: Moneycontrol

J-Hope reveals special connection with Jungkook and gratitude to BTS ARMY, says "He really liked Sweet Dreams..."

BTS' J-Hope reveals Jungkook was the first to hear his upcoming album, sharing feedback with mutual respect and admiration.

by: PennLive

Country music stars who are battling series health issues in 2025

The following is a quick look at four country stars who have shared scary health battles with fans and continue to receive prayers and well-wishes in 2025: The country music world was stunned this week as Paul Cauthen took to Instagram to let fans know where he has been.

by: LAist

Famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have spawned an economy of grifters

Friends of the Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that operates the livestream, started noticing fake Jackie and Shadow social media accounts a few years ago. With this year's hatchings, the charlatans have exploded.

by: briefly

Zozibini Tunzi's Xhosa Wedding With Luthando Bolowana Leaves Mzansi Hearts Aflutter

Zozibini Tunzi's Xhosa wedding with Luthando Bolowana went viral. The former Miss Universe's traditional umbhaco wedding dress impressed South Africans.

by: Moneycontrol

Sikandar actress Rashmika Mandanna receives praise for her performance in action thriller, fans say, "dil melt hogaya usse dekh kar"

Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna has delivered back-to-back blockbusters within a year. The actress has now received praise for her performance in Sikandar.

by: People

Doechii Reveals the 1 Word She Would Use to Describe Her Breakthrough Year: 'I Am Literally Walking in a Dream' (Exclusive)

Doechii opened up about her breakthrough year in an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards, where the 'Anxiety' rapper took home the outstanding music artist award.

by: Yahoo

Morgan Wallen Walks Off SNL Stage: "Get Me to God's Country"

The country singer did not acknowledge any of the show's cast before leaving the stage. Morgan Wallen Walks Off SNL Stage: "Get Me to God's Country"

by: Yahoo

Broadway, "Star Trek" and Clarks Summit: Gabrielle Ruiz to perform

A performer with Broadway credits and television roles is making her Clarks Summit debut. Gabrielle Ruiz, who most recently voiced a character in a "Star Trek" series, now lives in the borough. She'll perform April 12 at a public concert at the Glen Oak Country Club,

by: Yahoo

Morgan Wallen Stirs Speculation With Abrupt 'SNL' Walk-Off and 'Get Me to God's Country' Social Post

Country superstar Morgan Wallen performed two songs from a forthcoming album that is expected to be one of the year's biggest blockbusters on "Saturday Night Live," but it wasn't the music that stirred up the most chatter after the episode ended.

by: Yahoo

Is Ana de Armas the Hottest Actress of All Time? Social Media Thinks So, But Not Everyone Agrees

Hollywood has long been a battleground for beauty, talent, and star power, but this week, social media is ablaze with a particularly heated debate: Is Ana de Armas the hottest… The post Is Ana de Armas the Hottest Actress of All Time?
  • Mon, March 31, 2025

by: Firstpost

Comedian Tanmay Bhat trolls Ranveer Allahbadia over his comeback post 'India's Got Latent' row: 'That dog doesn't want to...'

Ranveer Allahbadia has garnered severe criticism for his distasteful 'parents' sex' joke at Samay Raina's India's Got Latent. Several FIRs have been registered against him

by: Novelando

Cockroach walks over Brazilian reporter, and the scene goes viral on social media

Reporter Mayara Luna from the Brazilian TV channel SBT went viral on social media after a cockroach was spotted walking across her body during a live broadcast.

by: 9Honey

'Loved to death': The social media frenzy ruining your favourite shows

There is excitement and a thrill in thinking you're a pioneer, and not just as a traditional explorer-type, setting sail into unchartered waters or trekking into unmapped terrain. There's a buzz that comes with thinking you are the first to discover a great coffee shop or restaurant,

by: Mint

Empuraan controversy: Mother defends Prithviraj, says everyone is responsible, son did not cheat Mohanlal and producers

Mallika Sukumaran, mother of actor Prithviraj, defended her son amid controversy over 'L2: Empuraan'. She said that Prithviraj did not mislead anyone involved in the film and clarified that all key members approved the script together.

by: FilmiBeat

Battleground Premiere Date, Team Leaders Name: Asim Riaz, Rajat Dalal & THESE Bigg Boss Stars Join - DEETS

The battlefield is ready, and the warriors have arrived! After the surprise reveal of Shikhar Dhawan as the Supermentor on Amazon MX Players latest offering, Battleground, the stakes have now been raised higher with the unveil of the four dynamic team leaders.

by: spot

75 Years of ARD: Highlights, Nostalgia and New Formats for the Anniversary

Germany's oldest public broadcasting institution celebrates its birthday with a program full of highlights. For its 75th anniversary, ARD presents a week of TV classics, documentaries, and a grand show with celebrity guests starting March 31.

by: Yahoo

Kevin Cronin Responds to REO Speedwagon Reunion Exclusion: 'Deeply Disturbed And Hurt'

"I am being asked to participate in an event on a date when I can't possibly be there in-person," Cronin explained. "And then being falsely accused of turning down the invitation."

by: Moneycontrol

Mohanlal responds to L2: Empuraan backlash: 'Sincerely regret any distress that may have been caused'

Empuraan on Sunday, expressing regret over the issue. He assured that the disputed scenes would be removed from the film.

by: Oneindia

Is Malaika Arora Dating Kumar Sangakkara? Duo Spotted in Guwahati Sparks Buzz

Malaika Arora dating former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara. Fans speculate actress's presence at an Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2025 match in Guwahati has sparked connection and romance rumours.

by: Filmfare

Malaika Arora clicked with former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara at IPL 2025

D ating rumours surrounding Malaika Arora have surfaced on social media as she was spotted with former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara during the CSK vs RR match in IPL 2025

by: pinkvilla

Eid 2025: Mammootty, Mahesh Babu, Nayanthara, Rashmika Mandanna and more share heartfelt wishes on the festive occasion

As families and friends come together to celebrate Eid 2025, celebrities are also sharing their love and blessings. Mammootty, Mahesh Babu, Nayanthara, and many others took to social media to extend their festive wishes,

Legendary director's 'disgusted' thoughts on AI resurface following Studio Ghibli trend

Inspired by the arguments made on both sides, the thoughts of legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki have resurfaced, with the 84-year-old having spoken out against using AI in the past. Over a career that has spanned several decades, Miyazaki has been responsible for some of the best-loved animated films to come from Japan.
The article discusses the resurfacing of comments made by legendary directors Hayao Miyazaki and Akira Kurosawa regarding their disdain for artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been vocal about his opposition to AI, particularly after a trend where AI was used to generate images in the style of Studio Ghibli. He has described AI as an "insult to life itself" and has criticized the idea of machines creating art, emphasizing the importance of human emotion and experience in storytelling. Similarly, Akira Kurosawa, in a 1993 interview, expressed his belief that AI could never replicate the depth of human creativity and emotion, stating that machines lack the ability to understand or convey the complexities of human life. These sentiments have gained renewed attention as AI continues to make inroads into creative industries, sparking debates about the role of technology in art.

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https://metro.co.uk/2025/03/30/legendary-directors-disgusted-thoughts-ai-resurface-following-studio-ghibli-trend-22817541/


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