Brooklyn-based musician Grace Ives has announced the follow-up to her 2019 album 2nd. The new one, Janky Star, is out June 10 (via True Panther/Harvest). Check out the Logan White–directed, horse-filled video for “Lullaby” below.The album was recorded in collaboration with co-producer Justin Raisen. “Everyone has a shitty star tattoo/stick n poke, that’s never perfect, or is rough around the edges,” Ives said in a statement. “A beautiful thing to think about is that stars on earth look like blobs but in space really defined structures.”All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something…
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For the third movie in a row, Pixar’s latest original film Turning Red has bypassed cinemas and been sent straight to Disney+. While it’s disappointing that yet another Pixar project is missing out on the prestige of a theatrical run, this move has allowed more people to see the movie more quickly, and a few discussion points on it have popped up on social media since its release.One complaint that has popped up a lot on the internet is that the film isn’t “relatable” enough to be enjoyed by a wide audience compared to other Pixar movies. This is especially…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nothing beats a good adventure story – except a good adventure story with a healthy dollop of magic. Middle grade fantasy books have been beloved by multiple generations of readers, and every year seems to see magical new adventures being published. Why is middle grade fantasy so popular with so many young readers? There are many reasons, from the beautifully built worlds and fascinating explorations of different kinds of magic, to the high-stakes storylines where young heroes must rescue a loved one, discover…
Kate and Toby’s marriage has been slowly dying for a while. On This Is Us Season 6 Episode 12, it ended, while in the future new love blossomed for Kate and Philip. Our TV Fanatics Laura, Christine, and Jack, discuss whether the years-long storyline felt rushed, who we felt sympathy for, and what we thought was the most poignant moment. This Is Us compacted several more years of Toby and Kate’s relationship falling apart into one episode. Did this work for you, or did you think it was too rushed? Laura: By this time, I was ready for it. They’ve…
DNA has a knotty problem. Thousands of times longer than the cell that contains it, this intricate strand of As, Ts, Gs and Cs must fold itself into a compact package. But the thin double helix molecule can’t jam itself in any which way, lest it wind up horribly knotted. What’s more, the cell needs certain segments of the strand—particular genes—to remain accessible to protein-making machinery while keeping others tucked away and turned off. It’s like playing Tetris with a tangled ball of yarn. Nucleus-containing “eukaryotic” cells, the type found in humans, plants and animals, rely on complex interactions between…
Tomorrow’s weather may be cloudy with a chance of electrons, thanks to a newly detected phenomenon in Earth’s magnetic shield.Described as unexpected, ultra-fast “electron precipitation,” the phenomenon occurs when waves of electromagnetic energy pulse through Earth’s magnetosphere – the magnetic field generated by the churning of Earth’s core, which surrounds our planet and shields it from deadly solar radiation. These electrons then overflow from the magnetosphere and plummet toward Earth. The torrential electron rains are more likely to occur during solar storms, and they may contribute to the aurora borealis, according to research published March 25 in the journal Nature Communications.…
I’m a firm believer that more is not more when it comes to beauty. A bigger price tag doesn’t necessarily connotate better results, nor does a bigger product array. (Take it from someone whose skin did a complete 180—in a much healthier direction—the second I slashed my a.m. and p.m. routines in half.) Don’t get me wrong. I’m more than down to invest in an absurdly expensive perfume, but I have to love it so much that the hefty price tag will feel well worth the splurge each and every time I wear it. And it had better last me a…
It’s big enough to roast a chicken, sear a couple of large steaks at a time, or fit about six 12-inch skewers. But if you’re doing meat and veggies for a family of four, you’re going to be cooking in batches. In practice, this isn’t so bad. Most meats need to rest when they’re done cooking anyway, giving you time to do your veggies. In my testing, the Mini Big Green Egg has excellent heat control and, like the larger version, is extremely fuel-efficient.You can find a local store that carries the MiniMax here.Best Grill to Charge Your DevicesThe FirePit+…
With two albums released last year, The Melvins are getting their touring legs back for 2022 and while currently wrapping up a sold out tour with Ministry, they’ve now booked their first headlining tour since 2019.“It’s nice to be able to tour!! We were wondering if it would even be possible again,” says Buzz Osborne. “It’s been years since we played these places. The amazing Ministry tour was a warmup for this!”The band will hit the road on June 15 in Long Beach, California, with shows taking them through the southern U.S., along the East Coast, then back across the…
Adam Sandler is reportedly teaming up again with filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie for a new mystery project that hasn’t been announced yet. The Safdie Brothers previously directed Sandler in the 2019 film Uncut Gems, which saw Sandler playing a charismatic jeweler with a serious gambling addiction.In a recent report from IndieWire, it was revealed that Sandler and the Safdies are currently “cooking up another project.” While we don’t know if this project will take form as a series or a movie, it’s exciting to think that we could be getting another great piece of art as a result of this creative partnership.…
A few years ago, I had the great pleasure of attending a magical reading retreat at The Twinflower Inn Bed and Breakfast in Bishop Hill, Illinois. All my husband and I had to do was arrive and the hosts took care of everything else. All meals were prepared for us and enjoyed in a cozy dining area. Coffee and tea were available at all times. There were couches to sit on when we grew tired of lying in bed or soaking in our in-room jacuzzi tub. Flowers covered the cozy back porch. We were even able to book an in-room…
Maya Erskine, known for starring in and co-creating the Hulu comedy series PEN15, has replaced Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Amazon’s upcoming reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The news was confirmed by the show’s star and co-creator, Donald Glover, on Thursday, who told Interview magazine, “She’s dope. It’s exciting. I really love the show. I’m writing the finale now.” It was previously reported by The Hollywood Reporter that Waller-Bridge had exited the series, with Glover citing “creative differences.” Amazon picked up the project in February 2021, with Glover and Waller-Bridge on board as stars and co-creators. The pair had previously starred…
Over the past two decades, the Arctic has lost about one-third of its winter sea ice volume, largely due to a decline in sea ice that persists over several years, called multiyear ice, according to a new study. The study also found sea ice is likely thinner than previous estimates. Seasonal sea ice, which melts completely each summer rather than accumulating over years, is replacing thicker, multiyear ice and driving sea ice thinning trends, according to the new research. Arctic sea ice snow depth is estimated, for the first time, from a combination of lidar (ICESat-2) and radar (CryoSat-2) data.…
Beaded earrings by Jessie Pruden. Photography by MAIN BY MOLLY PRATT. Graphic by Leo Tapel Long before “sustainability” became a buzzword, Indigenous makers were cultivating environmentally conscious creations. By David A. Robertson Date April 8, 2022 Long before fast-fashion brands had resale platforms and luxury labels were using recycled leather, Indigenous artisans were cultivating a community of makers who responsibly harvested the land and made unique and meaningful designs in the process. Our clothing was made for survival, using resources that protected us from the elements while simultaneously celebrating our heritage. And we rejected the 20th-century throwaway culture of more…
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Friday and carried 50 more satellites into orbit for the Starlink internet constellation.A SpaceX webcast showed the rocket’s upper stage deploying the satellites a little over an hour after the 9:12am liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base.The satellites will use their own thrusters to move into their operational orbits over a period of weeks.The first stage successfully landed on a “droneship” in the Pacific Ocean. It was the fourth successful launch and landing of the reusable booster.Starlink is a space-based system that SpaceX has been building for years to bring…
Sharon Van Etten has announced her new album. The follow-up to 2019’s Remind Me Tomorrow is called We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong and it’s out May 6 via Jagjaguwar. Check out the album’s trailer below.The new album’s announcement isn’t accompanied by the release of any new songs. In fact, she doesn’t plan to release any songs from the album until it’s released in full. “I wanted to approach this release differently, to engage my fans in an intentional way, in an effort to present the album as a whole body of work,” Van Etten said in a statement.…
The Northman review – No guts, no glory! 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 { queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json = JSON.parse(event.data); } else { json = event.data; } } catch (ignore) {} var payload…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Maya Angelou was an inspirational and unforgettable public figure who wore many hats in her storied lifetime. She was a poet, a memoirist, an activist, a playwright, a dancer, a singer, an actress, a mother, and so much more. Angelou is probably best known for her series of autobiographies that chronicle the story of her life, starting with the critically acclaimed classic I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which was first released in 1969. To this day, this book is regarded as…
Gary is healthy and happy! The fun-filled A Million Little Things Season 4 Episode 15 had Gary’s good news about his lump, Anna and Greta’s first group event, and more. Join Laura Nowak, Christine Orlando, and Jack Ori as they discuss it all! What would you grade the overall episode? Laura: I’d give it an A. It felt very old-school. Christine: I’ll give it a B+. I enjoyed it because it gave us so many scenes with the entire friend group, but as I didn’t expect Gary’s cancer to return, I didn’t feel the emotional pull I thought I should.…
Some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with “meaningful” long-term outcomes, according to research published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. “Our work suggests that with appropriately selected patients and aggressive management strategies, the use of ECMO support for severe COVID-19 can result in exceptional early survival, and these patients who leave the hospital without the need for oxygen therapy are very likely to remain alive and well 1 year later,” said Deane E. Smith, MD, from NYU Langone Health in New…
VIP Nordstrom stylist Sandy Koszarek recently shared her favorite 2022 trends. While chatting with us, she also shared that one of the key questions her clients routinely ask her is what shoe trends look best with jeans. So we thought it could be informative to have her offer up some of the combos she suggests—you know, in an effort to potentially inspire your denim and shoe wardrobes.For the most part, Koszarek often recommends footwear silhouettes that are extremely versatile and could be worn with a range of items, blue jeans included. Below you’ll see some of the shoes in question, including of-the-moment boots…
Uber Technologies is testing a new driver earnings algorithm in 24 US cities that allows drivers to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip and raises the incentives for drivers to take short rides in an effort to attract more drivers.The changes, which are currently in pilot programmes, mark the most wide-ranging updates to Uber’s driver pay algorithm in years and come at a time when the company is still trying to win back drivers who left at the start of the pandemic. Fares paid by consumers are not affected.Drivers have long demanded the ability to see the fare…
David Ellefson played bass for Megadeth throughout a majority of the band’s existence, so he certainly has a ton of experience playing their songs. During an interview with Monsters, Madness and Magic, the rocker named which of the band’s songs are the hardest for him to play on the bass.”They’re all hard if you play ’em right, is the truth, because they’re fast. There’s a lot of muscular intensity. You can’t just sort of phone it in. You’ve really gotta warm up. And you’ve kind of gotta be warmed up and have a lot of your endurance in place. You can’t…
Operation Mincemeat review – Thrilling take on a key wartime pivot point 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 { queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json = JSON.parse(event.data); } else { json = event.data; } } catch…
Last month, while most of the world focused on the war in Ukraine and worried that a beleaguered Russian leadership might resort to nuclear weapons, thus escalating the conflict into a direct war with the U.S.-led NATO nuclear-armed alliance, a nearly tragic accident involving India and Pakistan pointed to another path to nuclear war. The accident highlighted how complex technological systems, including those involving nuclear weapons, can generate unexpected routes to potential disaster—especially when managed by overconfident organizations. India and Pakistan possess more than 300 nuclear weapons between them, and have fought multiple wars and faced many military crises. On…
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The Bravo reality series Shahs of Sunset has been canceled after nine seasons following the arrest of cast member Mike Shouhed on charges of domestic violence. According to TMZ, production sources claimed that the series had simply run its course, and the decision was made to end it. However, the cancellation comes after Monday’s report that Shouhed was arrested by the LAPD on March 27 on a charge of “intimate partner violence with injury.” According to People, the reality star was released after paying a $50,000 bond and is due back in court on July 25. Shouhed’s attorney Alex Kessel…
Even people who have had COVID-19 receive long-lasting benefits from a full course of vaccination, according to three recent studies. What’s more, one of the studies found that the ‘hybrid’ immunity caused by vaccination and infection is long-lasting, conferring highly effective protection against symptomatic disease for at least six to eight months after vaccination. The data were collected before the Omicron variant emerged, casting some doubt on the studies’ relevance today. But if the findings hold up, they could inform vaccination schemes and vaccine passports, which some countries require for entry to places such as restaurants. The work also counters high-profile claims…
Photography courtesy of Dior Plus Fillipa K launches eyewear and Fendi releases a new book. By Annika Lautens Date April 9, 2022 Dior’s new capsule collection is all about metallics Photography courtesy of Dior Why wear a neutral when you can wear a metallic? This spring, Dior has launched a capsule collection that’s an ode to gold. Entitled ‘Dior Or,’ the assortment sees classic handbags like the ‘Lady Dior’ and ‘Book Tote’ reinterpreted in shiny blue, rose, gold and silver hues. These styles are sure to sell out fast, so go to dior.com for all the details. Zvelle’s iconic flats…
Toward the end of 2021, the buzz was palpable. The Power of the Dog, director Jane Champion’s Western allegory about toxic masculinity, was on track to be the first Best Picture Oscar winner for Netflix. With a whopping 12 nominations total, it was riding high. By March, though, things had changed. Suddenly CODA, a plucky coming-of-age drama Apple TV+ nabbed at Sundance last year, was gaining traction. It won top honors at both the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Producers Guild of America Awards while Dog seemed to chase its tail. On Sunday, it was decided: CODA won top…