When people talk about America’s impact on K-pop, they’re usually talking about the music. From boy bands to hip-hop to rock, the origin of K-pop’s sound is thoroughly American. But it’s also likely that American TV largely influenced the multi-medium’s emphasis on visuals, wher...
Saturday Night Live this weekend featured Chris Rock as the host and musical guest Prince.Cold OpenFor the Cold Open, Saturday Night Live decided to tackle the topic of Ebola – specifically New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s (Bobby Moynihan) decision to impose a quarantine on nurse Kaci Hic...
They're tying in the sounds of the West, but it's still authentically them as possible ... In all different parts of Asia, we're influenced by the West and what's already been done, but you can identify the styles and the way in which they're transformed to become inherently Asian....
A lot of decisions that I made are also rock influenced as well. I was listening to a lot of Black Sabbath,the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin during the making of the album. I’m finding ways to sneak in my influences, even though I know I’ll lock in on these R&B ch...
As a marketer and pop-culture fanatic, I am fascinated by celebrity marketing. I love seeing a new ad or social media campaign featuring the biggest pop stars and actors and observing how their brand aligns (or doesn't) with the company they endorse. ...
This is nonsensical. Why do we choose to wear miniscule shorts in frigid weather or spend nearly $200 on a charm? Such decisions are influenced by peers, the media and the personal resolution to not make rational, individualistic choices. We cling to the idea of acceptance. ...
Other platforms such as Netflix,YouTube and Facebookhave been influenced by the success of TikTok. With its far-reaching influence, its ability to start new trends and spread important information is unparalleled. Furthermore, its bite-size content format is highly palatable and addictive, keeping...
Most of the first generation of recorded rappers were, Bill Adler remembers, influenced visually by eitherMichael JacksonorGeorge ClintonandParliament-Funkadelic. Run-DMC was different. "Their fashion sense was very street oriented,"Adler explains."And that was something that emanated from Jam Master...
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Before you jump into writing your response, think of aspects of your background that may have had an impact on the way you look at the world or the way you live your life. Some examples of things that have likely influenced your worldview include: Personal identity. Your race, ethnicity,...