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Like all of us, Olivia Rodrigo is not interested in The Idol. The singer discussed The Weeknd and Sam Levinson’s now-canceled HBO series in an interview with The Guardian, subtly arguing that their portrayal of the pop machine failed to depict womanhood in the same powerful way as, say, Barbie.  “I don’t have the desire to [watch it],” Rodrigo said. “I remember walking out of Barbie and being like, ‘Wow, it’s so long since I’ve seen a movie that is female-centred in a way that isn’t sexual or about her pain or her being traumatised.’” The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), was…

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – first-look review 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if…

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Did the ladies of Atlanta think they were ready to restart? On The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 15 Episode 17, things took an explosive turn when a secret about Sheree and another cast member threatened to derail everything. Meanwhile, Kenya was put on the spot about her various business endeavors and whether she made any of them up for the show. Elsewhere, things took a devastating turn when Drew spoke about the home invasion. Use the video above to watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and…

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It’s midafternoon. You’re full from lunch. The day is warm. You’re starting to feel drowsy. Should you give in to the comfort of a nap? From a health perspective, it may be worth it. Though there is some debate over whether napping benefits everyone, research suggests naps can boost at least some people’s cognitive performance in the short term. And a regular midday snooze might also have longer-term impacts, from a possible improvement in cardiovascular health to a bulwark against the loss of brain volume—potentially a protective factor against dementia. “If you can fit in a nap of anything up…

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Photography Courtesy of Instagram.com/Rabanne Plus, Glossier introduces its first foundation. By Lauren Knowles Date August 25, 2023 Rabanne Makeup drops its first collection Photography Courtesy of Instagram.com/Rabanne When Paco Rabanne dropped its first name to become ‘Rabanne’ at the start of the summer, we knew that more major changes were soon to follow. Now, two months into the brand’s new era of modern minimalism, Rabanne makes its first foray into the world of luxury beauty. Rabanne Makeup introduces a futuristic yet nostalgic collection of cosmetics: “Eyephoria,” for the eyes, “Rouge Rabanne,” for the lips, “Nudes,” for a luminous complexion, and…

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 has entered its ‘Extra Happiness Days Sale’ phase. This period brings ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Citi Bank customers an instant discount of up to 10 percent on their purchases. There are additional exchange offers and No-Cost EMI offers available to further sweeten the deal. Here we have picked out some of the best deals available on large home appliances. There is a wide range of products from brands like Samsung, LG, Bajaj, and more.LG 190L Single Door Refrigerator (Rs. 15,990)This single-door refrigerator from LG comes with a storage capacity of 190 litres. It has…

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“At a moment like this, I can’t help but wonder … What would Jimmy Buffett do?,” Alan Jackson ponders in his and Buffett’s 2003 smash “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” Buffett then joins in to offer his sage advice, and Jackson’s handoff reflects the revered status to which Buffett rose in music and pop culture overall. As previously reported, Buffett died on Friday (Sept. 1) at age 76. As announced on his website and social media accounts, “Jimmy passed away on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” the early Saturday morning (Sept. 2) post…

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Leslie David Baker, perhaps better known as Stanley from the American version of The Office, has had to put his spinoff on hiatus. This proposed project was initially announced back in 2020, when the campaign for an Uncle Stan spun off from The Office went viral. Baker put up a Kickstarter which received a total of $336,450. Fortunately, that was enough to surpass the original goal of $300,000.But now three years later, Uncle Stan never materialized, leaving fans and donors wondering what happened to the project, and to their money. This week, Baker posted a statement regarding Uncle Stan social media, and the project’s Kickstarter page.“Initial delays were caused because of…

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Bestselling Spanish author Elena Armas broke into the literary scene when her novel, The Spanish Love Deception, became a viral sensation thanks to positive chatter and shared love for the book by users on TikTok. Many romance book lovers have dived into the book and been charmed by the characters’ hate-to-love relationship; now, the story is heading toward a film adaptation! Armas is an avid book lover and collector and has shared her love for books with the #Bookstagram community on Instagram. After gaining a chemical engineering degree, she decided to transfer her passion for books and give writing a…

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How did the ladies manage to navigate another big bust-up in the group before the cast trip? On The Real Housewives of New York City Season 14 Episode 8, the holidays arrived and the ladies met with family and friends. However, Sai’s comments about Jenna saying her businesses on the TV screen rubbed Jenna the wrong way. Meanwhile, Brynn connected with her brother in Los Angeles, while Jenna met up with her own family. Use the video above to watch The Real Housewives of New York City online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows…

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Made using NASA’s ECOSTRESS instrument, this map shows land-surface temperatures, or how hot the land is to the touch, in much of L.A. County on Aug. 14, 2020. Peak land-surface temperature in the San Fernando Valley hit 128.3 degrees Fahrenheit (53.5 degrees Celsius), while coastal areas stayed cooler. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech No stranger to hot weather, the Southern California region is facing more humid heat waves that test the adaptability of its residents. But different areas feel different effects. Like much of the planet, the region is expected to experience more heat waves in the future due to Earth’s changing climate.…

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Dua Lipa showed a little love for Versace and Barbie at the Barbie movie’s London premiere today. The singer stepped out in a sparkly pink printed gown from the fashion house. She had her hair styled into a high, straight ponytail and accessorized with a statement floral choker and earrings. Lipa sings on the Barbie soundtrack and is plays Mermaid Barbie in the film.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesLipa went for a completely sheer look at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, where she wore a chainmail, fishnet-like dress to pay homage to her role.Getty ImagesLipa just collaborated with Versace on its La Vacanzacapsule…

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Tablets often don’t come with kickstands or enough ports, so it’s a good idea to snag a few accessories to enhance your experience. These are some of our favorite tablet accessories, many of which you can also find in our Best iPad Accessories guide.Satechi Aluminum Desktop Stand for $45: This is my favorite tablet stand, so much so that I’ve taken it with me on trips. It packs down relatively well, and it is very stable—there’s no wobbling around here. You can also adjust the angle quite a bit. It can handle huge sizes too—it worked perfectly with my 12.9-inch…

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It’s well known that Metallica have a meticulous process for constructing songs, but where does one even begin when Kirk Hammett submits 700 riffs for what would become 72 Seasons?It’s a staggering amount of musical ideas to sift through, but this type of volume is nothing new for Hammett. Prior to the release of 2016’s Hardwired… To Self-Destruct, the guitarist lost his iPhone which contained about 250 ideas and, as early as 2017, he admitted he had another 500 or so ready to go for new material. Clearly, that creative flame continued to burn as he built up a riff library of…

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The Monopoly movie may at last pass go. (It will surely try to collect more than $200.)Long discussed as a Hasbro toy that could potentially make a reasonable basis for a movie, the Monopoly film is featured prominently in the news this week as part of the sale of the entertainment studio eOne from toy company Hasbro to the film company Lionsgate.In the press release, Lionsgate touts that they “will acquire a library that includes titles such as 1917, Atomic Blonde, Green Book, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Renegade and Designated Survivor.” And it also notes “As part of the agreement, Lionsgate also will acquire film development rights to Hasbro’s Monopoly, based on the wildly popular board game.”Hasbro…

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What determines whether we become overweight? Aside from lifestyle, predisposition plays a role, but genes cannot fully explain the inherited propensity to accumulate excess weight. A new study by Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Science Translational Medicine* shows that a kind of formatting of the DNA code in one gene that is associated with satiety is implicated in a slightly elevated risk of excess body weight — at least in women. This “epigenetic marking” is established early on during the embryonic stage. People who are overweight, especially those who are severely overweight, are at increased risk of a number of…

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The Little Green Armchair and Tales of Echo Forest by Lisa Luttrell What’s it About? Two tender stories of animals in Echo Forest experiencing journeys of blossoming friendship, courage and enduring love. If you’re looking for a short and sweet, almost vintage-style children’s book filled with animal friends and important life lessons, then look no further than Lisa Luttrell’s The Little Green Armchair and Tales of Echo Forest. Once there was a little green armchair that sat in the open grass. Animals of all kinds enjoyed spending time on the chair napping or eating, and many seeds and acorns fell…

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Did Kody come to terms with how he navigated his divorce? On Sister Wives Season 18 Episode 3, he opened up to a friend about the dire state of the family. As he tried to get through to his friend, he learned he a shocking secret about Janelle. Meanwhile, the rest of the family celebrated the holidays apart. Use the video above to watch Sister Wives online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you. TV Fanatic is your…

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Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered the burials of 13 individuals — including two who were beheaded as part of sacrificial rituals and five whose skulls had been elongated through intentional deformation — near a Maya pyramid at the Moral-Reforma archaeological site near Tabasco.The skulls belong to males, some of whom had dental pathologies. (Image credit: Miriam Angélica Camacho Martínez/INAH)Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) initially found the burials in April but announced their findings this week after analyzing the human remains. The burials date to between A.D. 600 and 900, a time when the Maya civilization flourished in…

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[] × Skip to main content Billboard remembers the artists who left us this year. Musician Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth performs during the Under The Sun Tour at The Greek Theatre on Aug. 12, 2014, in Los Angeles. Tommaso Boddi/WireImage It’s always a big loss when the world loses a talented artist, and unfortunately, 2023 kicked off with several notable deaths in music. It began with Gangsta Boo, the pioneering Southern female rapper formerly of hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, who was found dead on New Year’s Day at age 43. The next day, Alan Rankine of post-punk New…

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Poor Things – first-look review 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json =…

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Whether you’re looking for a honeymoon destination or just the perfect holiday, Lai captured her hot spots for Who What Wear UK, documenting where to eat, stay and much more. Keep scrolling to read her Out of Office guide to Sardinia…”After a busy week comprised of festivities in Naples, a boat trip to Capri with our bridal party, and then a whole wedding weekend in a private villa on the Amalfi Coast, my husband and I just wanted a place to lay on the beach and do nothing for our minimoon,” says Rosana Lai. “Enter, Sardinia. Known for its crystal-clear waters and…

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex agreed to pay $29.3 million (roughly Rs. 241 crore) to settle US allegations that it transacted with parties in Crimea, Iran, Syria and other sanctioned areas, the Department of Treasury announced Tuesday.Bittrex, which is based in Bellevue, Washington near Seattle, failed to adequately police transactions that involved parties in several areas under US sanction, including the Russian-annexed Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria.Between March 2014 and December 2017, parties in these jurisdictions used Bittrex platforms for more than $263 million (roughly Rs. 2,164 crore) in digital transactions, according to a Department of Treasury press…

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Get your tissues ready, Days of Our Lives fanatics. We knew this day would come since the heartbreaking news that John Aniston had passed away in November of 2023. According to Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 9-04-23, the funeral is coming up on Thursday—and it promises to be equal parts drama and tears. Victor Kiriakis wasn’t only a beloved character but one of the most iconic and influential in the series’ history. He touched almost every Salemite’s life, and characters will likely continue to remember him for years. Unlike Alice and Tom Horton, who everyone remembers…

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A research group in Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is creating the next generation of explorers — robots. The Autonomous Exploration Research Team has developed a suite of robotic systems and planners enabling robots to explore more quickly, probe the darkest corners of unknown environments, and create more accurate and detailed maps. The systems allow robots to do all this autonomously, finding their way and creating a map without human intervention. “You can set it in any environment, like a department store or a residential building after a disaster, and off it goes,” said Ji Zhang, a systems scientist in…

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Mitski has shared new details about her upcoming album after initially announcing it through a voice memo on Monday. The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We arrives September 15 via Dead Oceans. Today, Mitski has unveiled the lead single, “Bug Like an Angel,” with a music video directed by Noel Paul. In the clip, a drunk woman stumbles down a street and into the arms of a choir group—one member of which is Mitski, donning an acoustic guitar and a blue robe—to echo the song’s themes of self-destruction and community. Check it out below.“Bug Like an Angel” is the…

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Maestro – first-look review 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json = JSON.parse(event.data);…

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