A tentative ruling in a California appeals court is paving the way for the resumption of lawsuits filed by James Safechuck and Wade Robson—the two men who allege that Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children—against Jackson’s company MJJ Productions Inc., the Los Angeles Times reports and documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm.The company previously argued that it could not be expected to protect the children from Jackson because he was the company’s sole owner; in the tentative ruling, a three-judge panel stated that it was not excused from its duty to protect them, stating that “it would be…
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In this photo provided by Brian Williams, a whale approaches his father, Kevin Williams, while he was paddleboarding in Prince William Sound near Whittier, Alaska, on July 13, 2023. Williams survived the close encounter with a humpback whale, not even getting wet during a tense few seconds caught on camera by friends and family as a whale surfaced near him. (Brian Williams An Alaska man on a paddleboard escaped a close encounter with a humpback whale, not even getting wet during a tense few seconds caught on camera by friends and family as the giant creature surfaced right in front…
Photography by Karolina Kuras “In a way, my hair is like my own form of activism within my field.” By Siphesihle November, as told to Natasha Boateng Date June 16, 2023 This is Texture Talk, our long-running column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. Siphesihle November — Siphe for short (pronounced “See-pay”) — has quite the origin story. He hails from Zolani, a South African farming township east of Cape Town, where his natural rhythm captivated a visiting…
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Plenty of new shows and episodes graced out screens this week, providing plenty of comedy that keeps us laughing and drama that keeps us glued to our seats. Real stories has us choked up; from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars having to kick off another contestant to emotional acceptance speeches at the ESPYS, there was no shortage of emotion. Meanwhile, some of our favorite networks and streaming services brought forward powerhouse episodes and shows. Apple TV+ gave us the finale of the newest comedy that we can’t help but obsess over with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne starring as estranged…
It’s no exaggeration to say that small features in a chat app encode different visions of how society should be organized. If the first reacji in the palette was a thumbs down rather than a heart, maybe we would all be more negative, cautious people. What kind of social vision did Signal arise from?“Looking back, I and everyone I knew was looking for that secret world hidden in this one,” Marlinspike admitted in a 2016 interview. A key text in anarchist theory describes the idea of a “temporary autonomous zone,” a place of short-term freedom where people can experiment with…
Jon Batiste has announced the follow-up to 2021’s We Are, which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2022. World Music Radio is out August 18 (via Verve/Interscope). The first single is “Calling Your Name.” Lil Wayne, Lana Del Rey, Kenny G, JID, Fireboy DML, Camilo, NewJeans, and producer Jon Bellion all contributed to the album. Listen to the new song below. “I created this album with a feeling of liberation in my life and a renewed sense of exploration of my personhood, my craft and of the world around me unlike anything I had ever felt before,”…
Disney has finally released a full trailer for the long-awaited Ahsoka. The new Star Wars series is premiering on Aug. 23 with a special 2-episode debut. The rest will likely be released on a week-to-week basis.Unfortunately, the official synopsis from Disney doesn’t really tell us too much about the plot. That being said, it takes place well after the Clone Wars and even the fall of the Galactic Empire. Ahsoka is one of the few people willing to try to prevent the rise of Thrawn.The official Disney synopsis is as follows:Set after the fall of the Empire, Star Wars: Ahsoka follows…
Gary Stix: For Science, Quickly, I’m Gary Stix. Dreams may say something about the psyche, but they also say something about disease states. Dreams may even be something we can take some control over. To find out about all this, Scientific American got in touch with sleep expert Isabelle Arnulf, who is head of the Sleep Disorders Clinic at Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris. During her career, Arnulf, who is also a professor of neurology at Sorbonne University in France, has researched a broad range of sleep conditions. Sleepwalking, rapid eye movement, sleep behavior disorder, lucid dreaming, sleep and…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.Frankly, we’ll buy anything that Reese Witherspoon makes — which is precisely why our editors have had the star’s clothing brand, Draper James, on our radars (and honestly, our shopping wishlists) for so long. The brand — much like Witherspoon herself — boasts an inimitable Southern flair that blends traditional patterns with more modern (and practical!) silhouettes; think scalloped swimsuits, gingham-centric workout sets, flounced floral…
Technicians remove lifting lugs after placing the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Solid Rocket Aft Skirts on top of a seismic isolator pad in the Shuttle Gallery of at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2023. The 20-story tall display which is currently under construction will stand atop an 1,800-ton concrete slab supported by so-called base isolators to protect Endeavour from earthquakes. Credit: AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes A highly technical process began Thursday in Los Angeles to put NASA’s retired Space Shuttle Endeavour on permanent display in the vertical launch position complete with external tank and…
In her debut novel, Her Father’s Daughter, author Patricia Dunn skillfully weaves together domestic suspense, a desperate police investigation, a love affair and a serial killer on the loose. Dunn’s latest novel makes for a raw, edgy and hard-hitting hero’s journey into a family’s twisted secrets, perfect for fans of Oyinkan Braithwaite and Karen Dionne. In the following Q&A, Dunn pulls back the curtains on her background and inspiration for the novel. Tell us about the central conflict in Her Father’s Daughter? At the heart of the story is a father-daughter relationship. Essentially, a widower and loving father has raised his…
Karma is awful, so hopefully, Kathy gets what’s coming to her since she thought she’d won, but she’s the ultimate loser. Dana Sue knew that Kathy vandalized Sullivan’s on Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 8, and Ronnie was conflicted on how to alleviate his sister and soothe his wife. Kathy’s biggest mistake was tipping her hand to other residents of Serenity. Almost everyone knows she’s playing a game, and they’re determined to stop her. What motivated Kathy to destroy Sullivan’s? Besides her family, Sullivan’s is Dana Sue’s pride and joy, and she doesn’t break down much, but she struggles while…
I’m often disappointed with a good chunk of electric kick scooters I test. Many of them just don’t have a range that satisfies my needs. I frequently trek from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, into lower Manhattan for a meeting, around 15 miles in total. Hopping on a scooter is much faster and a lot more pleasant than the subway (especially in the summer), but it’s not always guaranteed that I’ll have enough juice to get home.But the Apollo Phantom V3 has never disappointed me with its range. I once rode it in one stretch from my home in Brooklyn into Manhattan, up…
Nickelback will be storming North America this summer, and if you haven’t snagged your tickets yet (or even if you have and seeing them once just isn’t enough) then this is how we remind you of who you really are. That’s right, we’re giving you the chance to win a trip for two to see Nickelback on the Get Rollin’ Tour 2023 in Austin Texas.Don’t be left wondering “What would you be doin’ back in those days?” and enter for your chance to win a trip of a lifetime to see Nickelback live in Austin!Here’s What You Could WinTwo tickets to…
Season 2 of the Audible Original Impact Winter arrives July 13th. It’s a thrilling vampire-apocalypse audio series from executive producers of The Walking Dead and Carnival Row creator Travis Beacham. The series is a part of Audible’s growing catalog of Originals packed with blood, comets, and lionesses…oh my! Haven’t listened to the first season in a while? Need a refresher?Not to worry, we’ve got you covered in this Season 1 recap video. We’ll take you through everything you need to know before you sit back and immerse yourself in a world shrouded in darkness and trapped in eternal winter thanks…
In an isolated field near a Roman villa in Wales, archaeologists have discovered the skeleton of a man buried facedown. Adorned with a silver pin and a sword, he may have been a Roman soldier — but large nails near his neck, back and feet offer tantalizing evidence that he was restrained at death.This burial and four others, which date to the mid-third to the late-fourth centuries, were discovered by Red River Archaeology, a U.K.-based archaeological firm, during a road improvement project near the town of Barry in south Wales. Archaeologists think the burials may be associated with the Whitton…
Photography courtesy of Helsa Including Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s charitable (and fashionable) auction. By Sarah Mariotti Date June 16, 2023 Helsa Atelier by Elsa Hosk dresses are here Photography courtesy of Helsa Leave it to a successful supermodel to turn pop culture’s most iconic red carpet moments into a lineup of evening wear. Elsa Hosk has designed seven exclusive gowns that nod to the ’90s and early 2000s for her newly launched collection, Helsa Atelier. Sharing her sketches to Instagram earlier this week and teasing samples of the Elsa Hosk dresses at the Cannes Film Festival back in May, Hosk…
Onlookers: Stories by Ann Beattie Ann Beattie is a genius at creating characters that are three-dimensional and relatable, and she sets them down in surprisingly familiar situations like planting tulips or a family squabble. Readers can easily immerse themselves in Beattie’s worlds. So when she comes out with a new collection of short stories, that’s just one more chance for readers to marvel in her spot-on narratives and personalities. Her latest work, Onlookers (Scribner), is a collection of some of her very best. As with The State We’re In which is set in Maine, Onlookers brings to life a geographical location.…
War is ugly, but every once in a while, even those in the thick of it catch a break. After being captured by the Redcoats on Outlander Season 7 Episode 6, Claire caught such a break. But even catching that break, this war will feel like an eternity as long as Jamie and his son are in opposition. As I’ve noted before, I’ve not read far enough in the Outlander books to know if William ever becomes aware that Jamie is his birth father, but signs keep pointing in that direction. Now that he’s in America, he’s crossing paths with…
Xiaomi 13 series could be making its debut soon. The details about the launch of Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are yet to be officially announced by the Chinese smartphone company, but ahead of it, an alleged hands-on image of the vanilla model has surfaced online indicating its design. The live image shows the handset in a black shade and indicates triple rear cameras at the back arranged in a large camera island. The render suggests a design similar to that of the Mi 11 Ultra.An alleged live render of Xiaomi 13 showcasing the design has been leaked by…
Periphery have announced a string of Fall 2023 US tour dates in support of their latest album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre. Previously, the progressive metal band had only announced a pair of headlining dates — November 4th in Anaheim and November 18th in Worcester, Massachusetts — which will bookend the upcoming November trek. Periphery will play multiple two-night stands along the way: Denver (November 6th and 7th), Chicago (12th and 13th), and Baltimore (15th and 16th). Plini, Archspire, Thank You Scientist, Thomas Giles, and Mike Dawes will provide support on select dates. A Live Nation ticket pre-sale…
Mark Ruffalo is urging actors to look at smaller, independent films as the SAG-AFTRA strike commences. What did Mark Ruffalo have to say? The actor recently took to social media to share his thoughts on the ongoing strike. In a lengthy thread, Ruffalo pushed for a more competitive market besides what he called the “empire of billionaires.” Specifically, Ruffalo suggested creators build their own film and television system, which would allow for a more diverse sales opportunity. “How about we all jump into indies now?” Ruffalo said. “Content creators create a film & TV-making system alongside the studio & streaming…
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified a process by which enzymes can help prevent heart damage in chemotherapy patients. The enzymes are normally found in a cell’s mitochondria, the powerhouse that produces energy. But when heart cells are put under stress from certain types of chemotherapy drugs, the enzymes move into the cell’s nucleus, where they are able to keep the cells alive. The paper is published in Nature Communications. “As chemotherapy has become more and more effective, we have more and more cancer survivors. But the tragic part is that a lot of these survivors now…
Here at Who What Wear, we have access to some pretty interesting data. No, not how many Deliveroos you’ve had this week or the number of texts you sent to your ex on Friday night, don’t worry. But we can see which products and brands are selling the most right now, and let me tell you, it’s fascinating. Often the hero buys we see taking off are explained by influencers or celebrities backing a certain item or even us editors sharing our favourite pieces on the reg. But sometimes we’ll look into the data, and it’s all you—our readers—advocating for the pieces you love and putting your…
The Wheel of Time season 2 trailer has been released by Prime Video. The show, based on Robert Jordan’s series, stars Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, and others. It follows a farm boy who finds out that he will make history — for saving or destroying the world — as The Dragon Reborn. The trailer sets up a world in which a choice must be made between light and dark, and the Dark One has been set free. Season two will premiere on Prime Video on September 1 this year. Find more news and stories of interest…
Sean Gunn appeared in more than 130 episodes of Gilmore Girls, but according to him, the TV drama’s streaming popularity hasn’t made much of an impact on his finances. Gunn played Kirk Gleason, a kooky Stars Hollow resident, across all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls, which aired on The WB and The CW between 2000 and 2007. He returned to the part for the 2016 Netflix continuation, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. And in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter from the front lines of the SAG-AFTRA strike on Friday, January 14, Gunn said that the Gilmore Girls…
Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. dramatically worsened from 1999 to 2019, a new study finds. The research, published in July in the journal JAMA, reveals maternal mortality rates more than doubled in the U.S. in the past 20 years and bolsters existing evidence that certain racial and ethnic groups are at a greater risk of maternal mortality than others. The study used data on deaths and live births from the National Vital Statistics System and generated estimates of maternal deaths by state, race and ethnicity from 1999 to 2019.Black people consistently had the highest maternal mortality rate across each year…
Virtual reality was supposed to be the next big thing back in 2016, when the original Oculus Rift and HTC Vive launched. It was the tech whose time had finally arrived. Or so we thought. As it turned out, VR was still a little too expensive and perhaps too alienating to take over the gaming world. Then there was the hype about the “metaverse,” and now we’re seeing companies that invested heavily in VR starting to jump ship, so keep that in mind when you’re looking at investing in a new headset.Still, VR can be a cool way to experience…