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Filipino Artist Olivia Rodrigo Is Now the Biggest Musician In The World And We’re Here For It
Since the release of her hit single “Driver’s License” and her debut album drop (check our SOUR review here), Olivia Rodrigo has become a nationwide phenomenon that we’ve never seen before.
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Her first song ever, “Driver’s License,” captured the hearts of millions upon its release with an mesmerizing melody and relatable lyrics. It set a one-day streaming record on Spotify with more than 15 million streams on January 11 and became the fastest song ever to surpass 100 million streams.
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And now Rodrigo was also recently named the biggest musician in the world according to Bloomberg’s Pop Star Power Rankings. That means she beat worldwide acts like Justin Bieber, Arianna Grande, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and The Weekend.
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Oh and she’s also Filipino American (#PinoyPride).
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While releasing her music, Rodrigo also balanced a prolific TV career as Nini Salazar-Roberts in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” and finished up her last year in high school. Her talent and dedication is truly inspirational!
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It goes without saying, as someone who originally “wasn’t supposed to release an album this year,” Rodrigo has proven that she is a global superstar that is here to stay.
Nescafé Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan is planning to offer unique sleeping pods that will allow you to nap while standing up.
The sleeping pods, named Giraffenap, will feature pads and platforms that support your head, butt, shins, and the soles of your feet while you sleep.
Images of the pods can be seen below.
Ghibli Park announced the opening dates for Mononoke Village and the Valley of Witches.
Mononoke Village, which is a recreation of the landscape from the 1997 film ‘Princess Mononoke’ is scheduled to open on the park’s anniversary, November 1st. Meanwhile, the Valley of Witches is scheduled to open on March 16th, 2024.
Concept images of the locations can be seen below.
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Pokémon Sleep, the App Which Lets You Sleep Alongside Your Favorite Pokémon, is Now Available in the US
Pokémon Sleep, the app which lets you sleep alongside your favorite Pokémon, is now available in the United States.
The app, which functions as a sleep tracker, rewards you with scores tied to your sleep quality and consistency. The higher your sleep score, the higher Snorlax’s “drowsy power” becomes in the game, attracting a variety of other Pokémon.
A trailer for the app can be seen below.
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