Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. It was inevitable. With the emergence of any new technology, innovation or major platform, comes the excitement, the rush to understand and profit. What soon follows are the scams, frauds and loss through ignorance and then righteous indignation. There’s a lot of naysaying and prognosticating. Then, usually, as the new thing or way becomes clearer — its value apparent — the utility and durable nature (if it has them) become clear too. In February 2021, Mike Winkelmann (aka Beeple) sold his eponymous “Everydays: the First 5,000 Days” NFT at auction for $69 million . At that moment, the cultural lens pivoted and suddenly everybody was hearing the acronym NFT. The art was what was visible at that moment, both by Beeple and others, and a quick succession of seven-digit auctions quickly earned the full attention of the art market. Cue a rush of art, some of it … [Read more...] about NFT Art Is Terrible, but That’s OK Because There’s No Such Thing as NFT Art
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The Best Gifts to Get for Dads This Year
In case you needed a reminder, Father’s Day 2022 is coming up on June 19 th and we have the perfect gift list to find the right gift for that awesome Dad in your life. From the music expert to the Dad that has everything, we’ve done the work to gather the best, personalized and unique gifts that will make sure to please that super hero Dad we all know and can’t help but appreciate! Methodology For that Dad that needs help in the meal prep department check out this great service. Methodology is a luxury meal prep service delivering the highest quality, sustainable, fully cooked meals for busy professionals. Meals are packaged in glass jars that are picked up for recycling and come in two sizes, Standard and Large (designed specifically for men). The Methodology menu merges science-backed nutrition with delicious, whole food recipes to optimize gut health, mental health, longevity, and weight management. Buy Now: Here Audio Advice For the Dad that … [Read more...] about The Best Gifts to Get for Dads This Year
DJ Pee.Wee Caps a Night to Remember at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
The iconic Hearst Estate was the place to be on Thursday, May 12th, as Rolling Stone and Meta were joined by a veritable who’s who of social media stardom. The mansion’s sprawling grounds and dazzling peach façade set the stage for a celebration of the magazine’s inaugural Creators Issue and the digital tastemakers that graced the pages of the special edition. DJ Adi Oasis set the tone early, running through a smooth set of R&B and soul classics as attendees filed in, and creators like actress Brittney Elena and Saudi Arabian model Roz made grand entrances on the black carpet. The aforementioned were two of many standout names on a star-studded guest list including comedy connoisseur Adam W , multi-hyphenate creator Josh Richards , and Bella Poarch , the Navy vet-turned-artist who featured on a special Meta-sponsored bonus cover that was published alongside the magazine’s special issue. Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner was ecstatic while discussing the landmark event and … [Read more...] about DJ Pee.Wee Caps a Night to Remember at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party