Jamie Foxx Apologizes for Antisemitic Remarks on Instagram

Happy Birthday, Lizzo! (Sat., April 27)

Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!. Melissa Viviane Jefferson turns 36 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the singer. 1. She started playing the flute in fifth grade. 2. Lizzo worked with Prince for his album, ‘Plectrumelectrum.’. 3. Her stage name is inspired by Jay-Z’s single, “Izzo.”. 4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck.”. 5. Lizzo’s flute, Sasha Flute, has its own Instagram. Happy Birthday, Lizzo!

Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation

Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation. Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation. Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).". Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).". The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19. The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19. On April 24, 'USA TODAY' obtained a letter in which the estate says it's "deeply dismayed and disappointed by your unauthorized use of Tupac's voice and personality in the 'Taylor Made (Freestyle)' record.". We demand that you immediately cease and desist from any further publication and exploitation of the Record, and that you immediately take ALL NECESSARY steps to remove it from all platforms where it is publicly available, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The letter went on to assert that the song is "a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity and the Estate's legal rights.". The Estate would never have given its approval for this use, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The unauthorized, equally dismaying use of Tupac's voice against Kendrick Lamar, a good friend to the Estate who has given nothing but respect to Tupac and his legacy publicly and privately, compounds the insult, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The letter also asks Drake to think about "the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations can cause to artists, including yourself.". The letter also asks Drake to think about "the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations can cause to artists, including yourself.". In addition to the estate demanding that the song be removed from the internet by April 25. it would like to know "how the sound-alike was created and the persons or company that created it, including all recordings and other data 'scraped' or used."

Thousands of Palestine supporters join march in London

"Hundreds of thousands" of people descended on London for a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday, as the Metropolitan Police warns months of protest have caused "fear and uncertainty" in Jewish communities. The event, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), began at Parliament Square from 12pm and is expected to draw larger crowds as the day goes on. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

How Religions Around the World View Solar Eclipses

How Religions , Around the World , View Solar Eclipses. With the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse quickly approaching, Fox News offered readers an overview of how religions traditionally view eclipses. Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism suggests that the karmic results of positive and negative actions are magnified during major astronomical events, including solar eclipses. Christianity, Christian tradition connects eclipses with a number of significant events, including the death of Jesus and the "end times.". Hinduism, In Hinduism, eclipses both solar and lunar are generally regarded as bad omens. Islam, Muslims see a solar eclipse as a time for prayer and contemplating God. The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah and they do not eclipse because of the death of someone... Whenever you see these eclipses pray and invoke (Allah), Kaiser Aslam, Muslim chaplain at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, via Fox News. Judaism, Similarly to Hinduism, Judaism views eclipses as "an ill omen for the world.". Eclipses should be opportunities to increase in prayer and introspection — as opposed to prompting joyous blessings. It is a sign that we really could and should be doing better, Rabbi Menachem Posner, via Fox News. Fox News reports that Rabbi Mordechai Becher cited Judaism's longstanding connections with astronomy and the heavenly message eclipses deliver. He created a system that would remind us regularly that our choices can create darkness, even at times when there should be light. Our free will choices can create a barrier between us and the Divine light, but can also allow Divine light to be seen here, Rabbi Mordechai Becher, via Fox News

Watch: Czech town's historic passion play draws hundreds in spectacular Easter display

In the lead-up to Easter Sunday, the town of Zdar nad Sazavou in the Czech Republic hosted its annual passion play, depicting the final days of the life of Jesus Christ.

5 Easter Traditions From Around the World

5 Easter Traditions , From Around the World. Every culture has its own unique holiday traditions rooted in that region's folklore and history. Here are five popular Easter traditions from different locations around the world. 1. Florence, Italy. The firework-packed cart is paraded through the city and set off by the Archbishop during Easter mass. 2. Sweden and Finland. It is common for children to dress up as witches and beg for chocolate in the streets. 3. Corfu, Greece. The tradition welcomes spring by disposing of old pots so new ones can be used to gather the season's crops. 4. Bessières, France. The tradition is said to have begun when Napoleon passed through the town and ordered the townspeople to make a giant Omelette for his army. 5. Jerusalem, Israel. Some who participate in the walk carry a large cross to symbolize Jesus’ painful journey

This Is Why We Eat Chocolate Bunnies for Easter

This Is Why We Eat Chocolate Bunnies for Easter. Though Easter is celebrated by Christians remembering Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. chocolate bunnies can be found everywhere. But according to the 'Encyclopedia of Religion,' "the Easter bunny has never received any specific Christian interpretation.". That's because much of the Easter bunny tradition is derived from Ostara, the Germanic pre-Christian fertility goddess. The word "Easter" stems from her name, and it is said that she used to have a pet rabbit. Her name spawned a fictional character, Oschter Haws, a rabbit who gave children eggs on Easter. During the Industrial Revolution, smooth, solid chocolate was developed. Meanwhile, Germany started perfecting chocolate molds, including the form of rabbits. It wasn't until the late 1800s that the chocolate bunny made its way to America. One of the best-known first sightings was a five-foot chocolate rabbit outside a drugstore in Pennsylvania around 1890. The trend caught on, and the rest — is history