It’s often thought that the music video comes second to the song itself. But a dark music video can sometimes pack a punch just as foreboding and visceral as the tune it accompanies.Sure, a song’s visual component should supplement the audio, but can’t it also go further and disturb, titillate, horrify? Maybe the mark of a great music video is to test those boundaries.After all, some huge rock and metal bands have made videos more likely to chill your spine than tickle your fancy. And many viewers have returned from those clips with more appreciation for the song being illustrated. But we’re sure plenty have come…
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Yes, that is an almost unrecognizable Brendan Fraser above in that image from The Whale, the first Darren Aronofsky movie since 2017’s mother! The film got strong reviews out of film festivals last summer and fall (it’s currently at a 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), particularly for Fraser’s performance as an overwheight English teacher who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.The film is sure to be in the conversation for awards in the months ahead, and it would be a shock if Fraser didn’t at least get a nomination for his performance. (He already received a Best Lead Performance nomination from…
Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day viruses, according to new research. The paper, “Evolution and Antiviral Activity of a Human Protein of Retroviral Origin,” published Oct. 28 in Science, provides proof of principle of this effect. Previous studies have shown that fragments of ancient viral DNA — called endogenous retroviruses — in the genomes of mice, chickens, cats and sheep provide immunity against modern viruses that originate outside the body by blocking them from entering host cells. Though this study was conducted with human cells in…
I don’t know about you, but the holidays always mean traveling of some sort. For me, it means braving the hectic airport and flying home for a week or two to open presents and eat way too much food. For others, it means road tripping across the state to meet family or hopping on a cruise to avoid them and the whole festive season. Trains, boat rides, it’s all fair game. Traveling is a fact of life for a lot of us this season. We spend so much time traveling in our lives. Just think about how much time you…
After 12 years, The Walking Dead will “Rest in Peace” this Sunday. The hour-and-a-half series finale has plenty of explaining to do on a variety of subjects, ranging from the odds the Commonwealth and the Civic Republic Military (CRM) are connected, to whether we’ll actually see original protagonist Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) before the spinoffs arrive. We’re breaking down eight burning questions we have for the show’s final installment, titled “Rest in Peace.” Jace Downs/AMC What Is “Designation Two”? This is an open door that might lead straight to CRM. We still haven’t gotten answers about where Connie (Lauren Ridloff)…
It’s been nearly four years since the Woolsey Fire ripped through Southern California, burning nearly 100,000 acres and destroying hundreds of homes in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Now, new research finds that human communities weren’t the only ones to suffer. An elusive population of mountain lions living in and around Los Angeles also found their habitats scarred by the fire. The big cats were forced to adjust their behavior in dangerous ways to avoid the burn zones after the blaze, the study finds. They crossed major roads more often; trespassed on one another’s territories; and moved around in the daytime, risking…
Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images Pretty much every woman has wished for long, luscious locks at some point in her life. We love bobs and pixie cuts just as much as the next person, but there’s something about long, mermaid-esque hair that makes our hearts sing. Naomi Campbell, behold your impact. The only issue is actually growing those long strands. Everything from heat damage, bleach, hair type, and general wear and tear can affect how our hair grows. Plus, if you’ve had COVID-19, you may have noticed some hair loss, as thinning is a common side effect of the virus. But that…
The government on Friday tweaked IT rules to pave way for setting up of grievance appellate panels, which will settle issues that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other matters.These committees will be able to review content moderation decisions by social media companies like Meta and Twitter.The ‘Grievance Appellate Committees’ will be set up within three months, according to a gazette notification on Friday.Incidentally, the move comes at a time when the CEO of electric car maker Tesla, Elon Musk, has completed his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,62,300 crore) takeover of…
Harry Styles has shared a video for “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” the opening track of this year’s Harry’s House. Directed by Aube Perrie in Brooklyn, the clip imagines Styles as a half-human, half-squid creature who finds himself the “Catch of the Day” at the fictional sushi restaurant Gill’s Lounge. Watch the video below.Styles’ Love on Tour shows continue as he wraps up 15 nights at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum before heading to Mexico and South America. He recently announced a series of 2023 dates which will largely take place in Europe and Australia and will feature support from Wet…
To celebrate Thanksgiving, and give a boost to its latest Star Wars series, Lucasfilm has officially set the television broadcast debut of its latest Disney+ series Andor. The studio is set to premiere the first two episodes titled “Kassa” and “That Would Be Me” on all Disney-owned platforms including ABC, FX, Freeform, and Hulu. It will start on November 3, the same day as the first season finale debut of the Rogue One spin-off. Both episodes are directed by Toby Haynes from a screenplay written by Tony Gilroy.Listed down below are its respective airing schedule:ABC: Wednesday, November 23, 9-10:30 pm ET/PTFX: Thursday, November…
There’s something to which I think we can all agree: social media can be toxic. Doesn’t anyone else yearn for the pre-Trump Twitter days where it felt like you could truly connect with like-minded people over shared interests or common complaints, and not be attacked by hidden avatars accusing you of being “woke”? Likewise, Instagram’s toxicity was evident practically from the start, and I’m not even going to attempt to discuss the triumphant rise and fall of Facebook. Indeed, social media hypnotized us all at first with the promise of a useful new tool with varying moral standards of how…
Irene Cara, best known for performing the iconic title tracks to the 1980s movies Fame and Flashdance, has died. She was 63. Cara’s publicist, Judith A. Moose, revealed news of her death on the singer’s Twitter account on Saturday morning. “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” Moose wrote in the statement. “The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home.” “Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief.” “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her…
With the Black Friday sales in full swing, now may be the best time to ditch your manual brush and take advantage of a 64% discount (opens in new tab) on hum by Colgate in purple. In fact, when our tester reviewed the hum by Colgate (opens in new tab), they ranked it 4.5 out of 5 stars, an almost unachievable rating by Live Science standards so you know it’s really one of the best. But what makes this one of the best electric toothbrushes? Well, our testers loved that it’s light and compact, with the smaller size making it easier to…
Photography courtesy of MAC Cosmetics. Graphic by Kayleen Dicuango The cosmetics giant has teamed up with Marvel Studios for the upcoming ‘Black Panther’ film. By Sarah Mariotti and Natasha Boateng Date October 29, 2022 MAC Cosmetics and Marvel Studios join forces for a Black Panther-themed makeup collection Mark your calendars, Canada! On November 1, MAC Cosmetics will release a new makeup collection inspired by the cultural phenomenon Black Panther. The limited-edition colour launch, which is a collaboration with Marvel Studios, will be available both online and in store ahead of the November 11 release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the…
If your budget is tight and you want the most bang for your buck, or you just want to keep something out of the landfill, consider the used or refurbished laptop market. I’ve had great luck buying used laptops on eBay from all sorts of sellers (both pros and regular people).To score the best deal, make sure you know the market. Do some research to figure out what kind of machine will suit your needs. The easiest to come by, and therefore (usually) the best deals, tend to be the more boring, business-oriented models. I happen to like ThinkPads, which…
Steve Lacy has been announced as an upcoming musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Lacy will make his SNL debut on the November 5 episode hosted by Amy Schumer. The appearance will require Lacy to shuffle around some shows on his current tour in support of his second solo record, Gemini Rights.Lacy recently earned his first No. 1 hit for “Bad Habit,” where it remained at the top for three weeks until it was nudged out by Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy.” Previous musical guests on the current season of Saturday Night Life include Kendrick Lamar, Willow, and Megan…
Long before there was a Marvel Cinematic Universe, there were attempts to make movies based on Namor, the Sub-Mariner, who is one of Marvel’s oldest and most complex superheroes. A Namor film was under consideration as early as the late ’90s; filmmakers like Philip Kaufman and Chris Columbus were involved at various points during its long stay in development hell.Obviously, the film never happened and now the character will join the MCU as the antagonist in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where he’s played by Tenoch Huerta Mejía. This may be hard to believe, but the actor very much would be interested in following up his Marvel…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Murder in Third Position: On Pointe Mystery #3? Murder in Third Position was inspired by my own experiences as a dancer. All of the details about a ballerina’s life are real, but the story is definitely a work of fiction. The main character, Leah Siderova, is drawn into a complex web of secret betrayals and deadly rivalries, and the only thing she knows for sure is that the killer is someone close to her. The underlying story is more universal. It’s about trust and loyalty, friends and lovers. If…
You would think premieres would be slowing down, but with the rise of streaming, there are more shows on the air than ever. There is plenty to watch this week, TV Fanatics. Take a look at what’s on offer below. Saturday, November 26 10/9c Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas (HMM) Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth receives a voicemail from a number she doesn’t recognize. On the message, a man she doesn’t know makes one final plea to the love of his life. Starring Holland Roden, Tyler Hynes, and Tenille Townes. From Executive Producer Blake Shelton. Sunday, November…
A fossilised insect wing with some of its colouration preserved is just one tiny treasure emerging from the site. Credit: Rose Prevec South Africa is famous for its amazingly rich and diverse fossil record. The country’s rocks document more than 3.5 billion years of life on Earth: ancient forms of bacterial life, the emergence of life onto land, the evolution of seed-producing plants, reptiles, dinosaurs and mammals—and humanity. Many will be familiar with hominid fossils such as the Australopithecus africanus skull Mrs (or is it Mr?) Ples and the paradigm-shifting Taung child. Less well known and equally important fossils such…
Lori Harvey was among the celebrities in attendance at the Chanel Cruise 2023 show this past weekend, which took place on the beach at the Faena Hotel in Miami. Not only did she share a slew of bold looks in the lead-up to the collection debut, but she also posted a series of Instagram Stories that showed garment bags of clothing, jewelry, and accessories from the Parisian fashion house — all of which the 25-year-old supermodel and entrepreneur was allowed to choose from when curating her look. Seated front row on the sandy runway, Harvey flaunted a pink and black…
Rapper Kanye West’s Twitter profile, which was suspended for posting anti-Semitic remarks, appeared to be back up on the platform, a day after billionaire Elon Musk took ownership of the social media company following his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,62,300 crore) deal.The rapper, now known as Ye, was suspended from Twitter and Meta Platforms’ Instagram last month and the platforms removed some of his online posts that users condemned as anti-Semitic.Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Ye, who has over 30 million followers on Twitter, has courted controversy in recent months by publicly ending major corporate tie-ups…
Longtime Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro has died at the age of 63.The news was confirmed by the band who issued a statement revealing that the musician fell after suffering a trauma to the head after an accidental fall. The band’s statement on the matter reads as follows:Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) passed away in his Los Angeles home yesterday, Oct 28th. He died from trauma to his head from an accidental fall. Arrangements are pending will be announced in the coming days. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort.Peligro served several stints within the band.…
The 2022 Game Awards are just about a month away and the nominees have finally been revealed. Unsurprisingly, God of War Ragnarök, Elden Ring, and Horizon Forbidden West lead the pack.RELATED: God of War Ragnarök Review: Worthy of ValhallaGod of War Ragnarök has the most entries, 10, while Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West both have seven. Stray and A Plague Tale: Requiem are a little further down with six and five, respectively.RELATED: Horizon Forbidden West Review: The Best In the WestGeoff Keighley, the show’s host and executive producer, ran down the nominees and noted that the orchestra will return on December…
Many birds’ nests in tropical rainforests contain rhizomorphs, fungal structures that produce defensive chemicals, which may protect nestlings from parasites Life 16 August 2022 By Adrian Barnett A nest largely made of fungal rhizomorphsRachel Koch Bach Fungi woven into birds’ nests may not only help keep nests flexible and intact, but also control nestling-attacking parasites by releasing antibiotics and volatile chemicals. Baby birds, especially when naked and newly hatched, should be vulnerable to skin infections and parasites. Yet even in the stuffy confines of a nest in a steamy tropical rainforest, nestlings generally manage to remain fester-free. Why this is…
Big news, literary lovers! This year’s recipients of the National Book Awards have been announced; keep reading to find out the winners in five crucial categories! Padma Lakshmi, Emmy-nominated producer, food expert, television host, and New York Times bestselling author, hosted the exclusively online National Book Awards Ceremony on November 16, 2022 at 8:00pm EST. Book enthusiasts across the country tuned in here! The awards are important not just for the breaking news but the intent behind it: The mission of the National Book Foundation is to celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience and ensure that books…
Ready to meet the companion joining the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, on the TARDIS on Doctor Who? Millie Gibson has been cast as Ruby Sunday, the Doctor’s new companion, and will be making her debut over the festive season in 2023 when the Fifteenth Doctor takes control of the TARDIS. Gibson is best known for her role as Kellie Neelan on Coronation Street. “Whilst still being in total disbelief, I am beyond honoured to be cast as the Doctor’s companion,” Gibson said in a statement. “It is a gift of a role, and a dream come true, and…
Waste water contains a treasure trove of data on our health, well-being and inequality, and can be used to head off epidemics, track pandemics and even spot new designer drugs before their effects show up in the population. But how much information are we willing to flush down the toilet? Health 16 August 2022 By Claire Ainsworth The countless chemicals and pathogens that you flush away end up in your nearest sewage treatment plantAbstract Aerial Art/Getty Images WHAT’S the largest source of mass moving in and out of a city every day? You think, if it’s a port city, it…
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. Black Friday is officially here (as if you needed a reminder, right?). Now that we’re officially stuffed with pie, turkey, and the works, holiday shopping is *officially* in session, and Old Navy’s deals are next-level good this year. (Think: $5 pajamas, 60 percent off new arrivals, and so much more.) Ahead, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about this year’s savings event,…
Why is Elon Musk suddenly thinking about creating an “everything app,” and what does that even mean?The question arose after the billionaire Chief Executive of Tesla earlier this month reversed course on his decision not to buy Twitter.Musk completed his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,62,300 crore) acquisition of Twitter on Thursday, but provided little clarity on how he will achieve the ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform.The concept of an everything app, often referred to as a “super app,” is massively popular in Asia and tech companies across the world have tried to replicate it.What is…