August 2016 – Page 2 – Anya Wassenberg

FRANK OCEAN: ‘BOYS DON’T CRY’ NOVEMBER RELEASE? DISAPPOINTED FANS TAKE TO SOCIAL MEDIA

Frank Ocean and a new album release date in November? Fans hopes for the release of Boys Don’t Cry, one of the year’s most highly anticipated albums, were raised and then dashed this week and they vented their frustrations on social media with a creative flair. Boys Don’t Cry will be the follow up to channel ORANGE, his hugely successful Grammy-winning 2012 release.

Quantum Computing: New Developments That Bring Quantum Computers Closer To Everyday Use

Quantum computing is making its way towards everyday reality, with the power to revolutionize computer technology. Just this week, scientists from around the world have made breakthroughs that bring that reality even closer.

Olympic Games Rio 2016 Open To Protests As Brazilians Clash With Police

No matter what the medal count or who takes the podium at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, many Brazilians feel they’ve already lost as thousands have taken to the streets to protest. Police broke up a demonstration Friday on the eve of the opening ceremonies as Brazil’s activists continue their year long fight against corruption and economic instability.

NETFLIX ‘THE GET DOWN’ – BAZ LUHRMANN’S SOUTH BRONX HIP HOP-DISCO FANTASY DEBUTS AUGUST 12

Netflix’ The Get Down spawned rumors of an overblown budget amid multiple production delays, but early reviews suggest that director Baz Luhrmann extravagant gamble may prove to be the summer’s break out TV hit. Chronicling the birth of hip hop in the South Bronx, the series blends fantasy and reality with a young Black and Latino cast.

HIROSHIMA AND THE ATOMIC BOMB – AS JAPAN MARKS 71ST ANNIVERSARY OBAMA’S HISTORIC VISIT CONTRASTS TRUMP’S VIEWS ON NUKES

Hiroshima, the atomic bomb blasts and outgoing American president Obama v. presidential hopeful Donald J. Trump – what direction will the world take when it comes to nuclear peace? As the Japanese city commemorates the 71st anniversary of the atomic bomb blast that changed the world forever, questions are raised about the possible future use of nuclear weapons.

TRUMP AND THE MEDIA: A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP

Trump and the media – is the Republican presidential candidate dominating the media as per his avowed strategy? Or has the media been biased against the Trump campaign from the beginning? From claims of media manipulation to Twitter tantrums over negative coverage to threats of changing the First Amendment, it’s been a complicated relationship, to say the least.

DAVID AYER BEFORE ‘SUICIDE SQUAD’ AND BEYOND – A LOOK AT THE DIRECTOR’S OTHER FILMS

David Ayer is in the spotlight after the release of Suicide Squad – a harsher spotlight than he may have expected. The American director has built a career in Hollywood based on gritty, action-driven movies. Here’s a look at where he is now and how he got to helm the DC Comics blockbuster.

‘SUICIDE SQUAD’: STRONG OVERSEAS BOX OFFICE AMID MIXED REVIEWS

Suicide Squad, DC Comic’s summer blockbuster hopeful, opened to mixed – and some even scathing – reviews, but they don’t seem to be hurting the initial box office figures as it opens overseas. With all the negative buzz however, will the film fulfill DC’s hopes for a big hit?

ZIKA VACCINE: HUMAN CLINICAL TRIALS LAUNCHED IN U.S. AS FUNDING RUNS SHORT

Are scientists closing in on a Zika vaccine? Shortly after Zika virus infections caused a historic travel advisory by the CDC earlier this week, officials announced that the first human clinical trials of a Zika vaccine will begin in the United States — even though funding is running short.

SUPERNATURAL SEASON 12 – DEAN RESCUES SAM AND WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT (SPOILER ALERT)

With the launch of Supernatural Season 12 in a couple of months, the show becomes one of the longest running scripted series on television today. May’s Season 11 finale left fans with a double cliffhanger and a lot of questions about the fate of the demon hunting brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, with some of the answers emerging in the wake of the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) a couple of weeks ago.