What's Trending?

On this episode of What’s Trending, we break down the music video "Die With a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. The music video, directed by Daniel Ramos and Bruno Mars, was released on Aug 16, 2024. It has amassed over 800 million views and is currently the #2 top music video. Featuring a simple recording studio set, and with a heavy emphasis on the two performers, "Die With a Smile" relies on color, lighting, and camera movement to tell a story about timeless love. The retro theme and aesthetic of the video further emphasizes this timeless quality, showing that good music is always in style. Mia Altamuro (writer, researcher, social media)Mawazi Matende (producer, editor, and recordist)