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like i swear im supposed to be focusing on my dj sets but then i got this idea for a zine about forgotten 80s space missions (did yall know the vegatation experiment on mir lasted way longer than planned?? weird right) and now im also trying to learn how to sew patches onto my fav denim jacket without it looking like a mess lol... its fun but i cant help feeling like im spread too thin haha... oh and dont even get me started on the playlist im curating for a friend’s wedding – they want “upbeat but not too cheesy” which is somehow the hardest vibe ever... ugh!!! anyone else in the same boat or am i just bad at prioritizing??

seriously, whats with names like "bassquaker" or "glitchflux"? its like they just smashed two vaguely tech-sounding words together and called it a day. dont get me wrong, some are cool, but others just scream "i used a generator." feels like no one even tries to check if it sounds dumb out loud ive seen a few threads lately about branding for new djs and this keeps coming up. like, if youre trying to stand out, at least pick something that doesnt sound like it belongs on a bad startup logo. or am i the only one who cringes at this stuff? also, quick tip for anyone picking a name: say it in a sentence. "youre listening to dj bassquaker" should not make you laugh.

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Original Catwoman actress Julie Newmar has been hit with backlash after suggesting that men should run Hollywood.

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The star famously played the DC character in the 1960s Batman series, and in a new interview, reflected on playing sexualised roles during her career and the male attention it has attracted.

“Luckily, I liked it,” she told The Guardian. “It was good. I’m… not the first in line in the #MeToo class.”

Newmar then elaborated: “I love men too much. I understand them. And the heads of studios, yes, they break a door down, and they do this or they do that. That’s how they act. You think you’re gonna change things? Not a whole lot… And you know what? It works. It works beautifully because men are very good to women.”

When asked about the entertainment industry being run by men, the actress then responded: “It should be. They do it best.”


The #MeToo movement gained prominence in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct against producer Harvey Weinstein, with many survivors coming forward with accusations of abuse in the entertainment industry.

The former head of Miramax Films was one of the most prominent names exposed by the movement, with more than 80 accusations of misconduct levelled against him. Weinstein has denied any and all wrongdoing, but is currently in Rikers Island prison following a rape conviction.

In 2020, he was found guilty of first-degree and third-degree rape and sentenced to 23 years in prison. The New York Court of Appeals later overturned the 2020 conviction, deeming that the judge at the trial gave improper rulings. This included the decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.

However, Weinstein remains imprisoned, serving a 16-year sentence following a 2022 California rape conviction.

Last month, Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett reflected on the progress of #MeToo, arguing since then it had been “killed very quickly”.

“There are a lot of people with platforms who are able to speak up with relative safety and say, ‘This has happened to me,’ and the so-called average woman on the street is saying #MeToo. Why does that get shut down?” she said at the Cannes Film Festival.

“What [the movement] revealed is a systemic layer of abuse, not only in this industry but in all industries, and if you don’t identify a problem, you can’t solve the problem.”

She admitted that she is still on film sets that have a minority of women, adding: “I love men, but what happens is the jokes become the same.

“You just have to brace yourself slightly, and I’m used to that, but it just gets boring for everybody when you walk into a homogeneous workplace. I think it has an effect on the work.”


For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.


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so i was thinking about how people get super intense about their keyboard setups. like yeah i get it, its your main tool if you type a lot but some of this stuff is wild. custom keycaps, lubing switches, artisan stuff that costs more than the keyboard itself its a whole scene. i used to think it was overkill but then i tried a few mods and now im kinda hooked. not on the expensive stuff but like, small tweaks that actually feel better. anyone else dabble in this? i found [this guide](https://examplelink.com/keyboardmods) super helpful for starters if youre curious also why is it so hard to explain to non-keyboard people why this matters? they just look at you weird.

like i get it, being busy can feel productive but why is “i only slept 4 hours” treated like a flex sometimes tbh im so guilty of this too, like last week i was bragging about pulling an all-nighter for a project and my friend was like “thats awful, go to bed” and i was offended lol but she was right?? being exhausted isnt cute or impressive, its just bad for you. i think its tied to this weird hustle culture thing where we feel like we gotta prove we’re working hard by being miserable. anyway im trying to stop doing that and just... sleep. anyone else relate to this or am i overthinking again

like not even good ones necessarily. im sitting here and out of nowhere im hit with the memory of that weird plasticky smell from the floam i had as a kid and now im spiraling into thinking about other dumb shit like the way old library books smell or even the gross chlorine pool smell from summer camp. its so specific and pointless but also kind of comforting? anyway if any of yall have random smell nostalgia lemme know im curious if im alone in this or just weird.

like seriously it’s 2026 and i swear every time i see someone check their phone for teh time i just... cant help but feel a little sad. analog watches are so much cooler theyre functional *and* they look good. plus you dont have to deal with notifications or whatever popping up when all you wanna know is whether its lunch yet. i get it, phones are convenient but cmon, a watch is like the one accessory that doesnt scream “im trying too hard” you know? i dont even wear fancy ones, just a simple analog with a clean face. feels like people forgot how satisfying it is to glance at your wrist instead of digging out a slab of glass. idk maybe im being old-fashioned but...

okay so i used to absolutely despise mushrooms like gag reflex level hate. but then one time my friend made this risotto with mushrooms and i didnt want to be rude so i ate it and holy shit it was amazing. now i cant get enough of them. whats up with that? did my tastebuds just grow up or something? anyway now im that person who orders extra mushrooms on pizza and people look at me weird

Blue Note has announced the August releases of their Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series, including Jackie McLean’s Vertigo. Primarily drawn from a 1963 quintet session, Vertigo is composed of recordings from 1959-1963. McLean is joined on the record by jazz icons Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, and more.

Despite being recorded in the early 60s, Vertigo wasn’t released by the label until 1980. The album’s content reflects its title, moving through a dizzying array of styles from hard bop and slow blues to sophisticated funk and bristling post-bop. In addition to Byrd and Hancock, McLean was joined by bassist Butch Warren and drummer Tony Williams.


McLean was born into a musical family, with his father having played guitar with Tiny Bradshaw. Jackie started playing alto as a teenager, and was friends with his neighbors/future musicians Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, and Sonny Rollins. He made his recording debut with Miles Davis in 1951, and played with various groups throughout the 50s before striking out on his own.

He released 21 albums during his time with Blue Note, from 1959 to 1967. By 1968, he was moving into the jazz education field, and took a break from playing through the 70s. He regained his passion in the 80s, and often played with his son René McLean on tenor.

As always, this stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe tip-on gatefold jacket. The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was’ admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the “Tone Poet,” on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.

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