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Filipino Artists Swept This Year’s Grammy Awards – Here are Some of the Highlights

From H.E.R. to Bruno Mars to Olivia Rodrigo, Filipino artists swept this year’s Grammy Awards, with many of them winning the top categories. Below are some of the highlights:
1. H.E.R.: H.E.R. was tied for the second-most nominations this year (8) and won in the categories of ‘Best Traditional R&B Performance’ for her song ‘Fight for You’.

2. Olivia Rodrigo: Olivia Rodrigo received seven nominations this year and won in the categories of ‘Best New Artist’, ‘Best Pop Solo Performance’, and ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’.

3. Silk Sonic: Silk Sonic, the duo consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak (who’s half Korean!) won all four categories they were nominated in, including ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Record of the Year’, ‘Best R&B Performance’ and ‘Best R&B Song’.

4. Saweetie: Saweetie received two nominations at this year’s awards, in the categories of ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘Best Rap Song’.

5. Elle King: Elle King, who is the daughter of Filipino American comedian Rob Schneider, was nominated for ‘Best Country Duo/Group Performance’.

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This Cafe in Japan Will Offer Sleeping Pods That Allow You to Sleep While Standing

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.


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Ghibli Park Announced the Opening Dates for Mononoke Village and Valley of Witches

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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