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When Twitter announced in 2016 that it planned to shut down Vine, the news cleaved through the creator community. Thousands of creators had started their careers by making six-second videos, and suddenly the platform where their content, their peers, and their audience resided was no longer going to exist.

But Vine’s shuttering was a strange thing. Yes, it was an undeniable loss for creators. But, at the same time, it sparked a new wave of content creation. Instead of being discouraged from pursuing content further, some creators moved to YouTube and kept making videos.

Now, our community is potentially on the edge of another platform loss. TikTok parent ByteDance has until Jan. 19 to divest ownership of TikTok’s operations in the U.S. It’s refused so far, and the Supreme Court is currently hearing its case for why it shouldn’t be banned. But unless the court stays the...

Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen has had a significant impact on both anime and music culture. Gojo's iconic moments in Jjk include epic battles, humorous interactions, and impactful relationships. The character of Gojo is beloved for his audacious humor, unmatched curse techniques, and unique character design.

Throughout Jujutsu Kaisen's first two seasons and feature film, Gojo has stolen the show countless times. Whether an anime fan or not, everyone has heard the name "Gojo" and recognizes his iconic white-haired, blindfolded appearance. Gojo has not only had a historical impact on anime culture but has also infiltrated the music world.

During the 2024 Superbowl, a social media rumor circulated that Usher would perform "Daddy's Home", a song fans have heavily associated with Gojo, and pay tribute to the character. While the artist did not deliver according to TikTok's expectations, the scenario provides a glimpse into Gojo's impact on American and Japanese entertainment media.

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, two exceedingly intense highlights from Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, a new beef-sizzling new track from Drake, and a mystical Hozier B-side. Plus, new music from Pearl Jam, James Arthur, Kelly Clarkson, and more.

Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone, “Fortnight” (YouTube)

Taylor Swift, “The Albatross” (YouTube)

Drake, “Push Ups” (YouTube)

Hozier, “Why Would You Be Loved?” (YouTube)

Pearl Jam, “Scared of Fear” (YouTube)

James Arthur feat.

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, H.E.R. returns with a triumphant single, Lana Del Rey gives into fanfare with the surprise release of a B-side, Bad Bunny experiments with a new genre, Post Malone doesn’t want the party to end and KAYTRAMINÉ set the sound of the summer.

H.E.R., “The Journey” (YouTube)

Bad Bunny, “Where She Goes” (YouTube)

KAYTRAMINÉ, “Sossaup” (YouTube)

Summer Walker feat. Childish Gambino, “New Type” (YouTube)

Kesha,...