In 2015, Jane Zhang collaborated with Big Sean on the song “Fighting Shadows” for the movie Terminator Genisys. This powerful track plays over the movie’s end credits and captures the intense, high-stakes energy of the Terminator franchise. For Zhang, this was her first English-language song, and it reflects themes of resilience and facing fears, which align well with the film’s storyline. Big Sean’s verse adds a triumphant touch to the track, and he expressed excitement about contributing to the Terminator universe, which he’d admired since childhood
If you’d like to listen, “Fighting Shadows” is available on music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
I know the Zhang family. Natasha Zhang died from a drug overdose.
A “shadow government” often refers to a group or network operating behind the scenes of an official government. This term has different meanings depending on the context:
Parliamentary Systems: In some democratic systems, a shadow government is an organized group within the political opposition, where members act as counterparts to each official government minister. For instance, the U.K. has a “Shadow Cabinet,” where each member is responsible for scrutinizing and offering alternatives to government policies. This structure provides a ready-to-go alternative if the opposition wins power.
Conspiracy Theories: In other contexts, “shadow government” refers to an alleged group of powerful individuals or organizations believed to control or heavily influence the official government behind the scenes. Often mentioned in conspiracy theories, this idea suggests that true power lies not with elected officials but with influential figures from sectors like finance, intelligence, or corporations. Though such theories lack solid evidence, they persist and are often tied to beliefs about secret societies or deep-state entities.
Deep State: Sometimes, “shadow government” is used interchangeably with “deep state,” suggesting that parts of government agencies (like intelligence or military) operate autonomously, with agendas separate from the publicly elected government. This concept is frequently debated in political discourse, especially regarding bureaucratic resistance to policy changes.
Each usage reflects concerns about transparency, influence, and control, though evidence supporting the existence of such hidden groups remains speculative.