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Lil Silva has shared a new song in collaboration with Sampha. It’s called “Backwards.” Listen to it below. Both artists shared a statement about the song:“Backwards” is the feeling of alienation and constantly venting in a matrix you find yourself inside, whatever that may be.… Restricted and feeling guilty to move forward, constantly going backwards mentally.… I guess the song is about being in a never ending cycle and the heaviness that can bring on you.… It’s a metaphor for that.The “Backwards” announcement notes to “stay tuned for more from Lil Silva coming soon.” Sampha’s last album, Process, came out…

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Netflix has released the new trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer, an action series based on The Brass Verdict, the second book in the Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo stars as Mickey Haller, a man who runs his law practice out of the back of his car.Other cast members include Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson, Becki Newton as Lorna, Angus Sampson as Cisco, and Jazz Raycole as Izzy. In addition, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, LisaGay Hamilton, Jamie McShane, Reggie Lee, and Krista Warner will appear in recurring roles. Ted Humphrey, best known for his work on The Good Wife, serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer.Watch the fast-paced trailer below,…

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I started reading books by Indigenous authors quite late; only in 2020 did I pick up Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The book was released in 2012, but it started to pop up into my social media timeline during the first year of the pandemic, and because I had started a book club with a friend with the intent of reading more diversely, Braiding Sweetgrass was added to the list. After picking up Braiding Sweetgrass — which made for a wonderful book…

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ABC gave viewers their first look at the two-part backdoor pilot for the FBI-set spinoff of The Rookie with a high-octane trailer. The thrilling clip gets off to an explosive start, with Officers Nolan and Chen narrowly evading the blast zone of a detonating bomb. Niecy Nash will appear on the episode as FBI trainee Simone Clarke. “The living embodiment of a dream deferred – and the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy,” according to Deadline. “Simone has never shied away from a challenge or a fight,” the outlet states of the story. “She is a single mother of two…

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The European Union has an idea to help save the planet from the future ravages of climate change: Make a duplicate. The initiative, known as “Destination Earth,” will draw on a host of environmental, socioeconomic and satellite data to develop digital “twins” of the planet that aim to help policymakers — and eventually the public — better understand and respond to rising temperatures. It will pair that data with artificial intelligence techniques to analyze human and natural activity and allow for simulations that will predict future environmental change and its impacts. The idea is that the ability to better anticipate…

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Rogue black holes are usually detected by the matter falling into them, but the first truly isolated black hole has been found because of the way it bends the light of a distant star Space 3 February 2022 By Alex Wilkins Artist’s illustration of a rogue black holeShutterstock/Vadim Sadovski An isolated stellar-mass black hole has been detected floating through interstellar space for the first time. Astronomers typically spot black holes by measuring their interactions with nearby stars, which can produce vast plumes of gas or radiation. But isolated stars, which astronomers have observed in their millions, imply that isolated black…

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Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic for Getty Her Y2K-era pregnancies were met with unfair scrutiny, body-shaming and fat-phobia. Let’s learn from our past mistakes, shall we? By Natalie Michie Date April 12, 2022 Every day, it seems we inch closer to completely reliving the early 2000s. Low-rise jeans are back en vogue, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are happily engaged once more, and now, Britney Spears is pregnant again. For Britney, let’s petition to ditch the body-shaming this time around. On April 11, the pop legend announced that she is expecting her third child via an emoji-filled Instagram caption. She discovered the…

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This year, smartphone manufacturers have lined up some powerful smartphones across different price ranges. We are expecting fresh new designs from Xiaomi, Apple’s iPhone 14 series with a hole-punch camera, and an interesting foldable from Oppo to launch in India. Here is a selection of smartphones you can buy this year without burdening your wallet with HDFC Bank EasyEMI that will help you manage any big purchase that you make.Apple iPhone 14 Series Apple iPhone 14 series will launch in September this year and will come with an iOS 16 and Bionic A16 chipset. Leaked renders reveal that iPhone 14…

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A horror movie centered on the Spirit Halloween store, the ubiquitous spooky season retailer that often takes up part-time residence in abandoned big-box storefronts, is coming soon to theaters.The film’s title, of course, is Spirit Halloween.It stars Christopher Lloyd (The Addams Family, Back to the Future) and Jennifer Jason Leigh (Amityville: The Awakening, Fast Times at Ridgemont High).That’s according to Variety, the Hollywood trade outlet that reported on Monday (April 11) that Spirt Halloween is a family-friendly adventure-horror instead of a more adult-oriented gore flick.It is planned for release this October, and filming has already wrapped. It follows a group of kids who lock themselves inside a haunted Spirit location overnight.A…

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According to Variety, supermodel Bella Hadid has officially signed on for a recurring role in the upcoming third season of Hulu’s acclaimed comedy series Ramy. This marks Hadid’s acting debut after only appearing in reality shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which featured her mother Yolanda Hadid for four seasons.RELATED: The Kardashians Promo Teases Big Life Changes for the Famous FamilyRamy is written, directed, and executive produced by Ramy Yousself, who is also a co-creator with Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch. It follows a first-generation Egyptian-American who is on a spiritual journey in his…

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Three fantastic shows are dropping this week. Prime Video has Outer Range, a family drama about the west with a distinctively otherworldly vibe about it. Apple TV+ gives women’s voices a chance to shine with incredible stars and behind-the-scenes talent in Roar, and The Roku Channel releases its first series that makes a great first impression with Swimming with Sharks. Find about all three series and so much more below! Saturday, April 9 8/7c Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons (Lifetime) The Fallen Angels Murder Club Members must band together yet again as they look into the death of…

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A pioneering astronaut mission is on its way to the International Space Station. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Ax-1, a mission from Houston-based company Axiom Space, today (April 8) at 11:17 a.m. EDT (1517 GMT) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center here on Florida’s Space Coast.  None of Ax-1’s four crewmembers are government spaceflyers. It’s the first-ever fully private crewed mission to launch to the orbiting lab. “Together, a new chapter begins,” Axiom Space’s Jon Rackham said during a webcast of the launch today. “Godspeed, Ax-1!” With the picture-perfect liftoff, the crew officially began a 10-day journey that will include eight days…

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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. I check the Zara site on a daily basis, and not even because it’s my duty as a shopping editor — I personally need to see those new arrivals as they come in. For spring 2022, the brand has brought its A-game with stunning dresses, on-trend tops, and some extra-special shoes. The temptation is too much! I think this may be Zara’s best spring…

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A Ukrainian volunteer group that provides equipment to the country’s army has received over $4 million (roughly Rs. 30022.16 crore) in Bitcoin donations since Russia launched its invasion on Thursday, according to blockchain analysis firm Elliptic.London-based Elliptic said earlier this month that donations to Ukrainian volunteer and hacking groups had soared as Russian troops massed near the border. Since the invasion, however, it has tracked transfers of much larger sums to these groups.One Ukrainian volunteer group, Come Back Alive, received $3 million (roughly Rs. 22516.62 crore) in a single Bitcoin donation alone on Friday, Elliptic said, though the identity of…

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UPDATE APRIL 12, 2022: Shinedown are pushing back the release of their upcoming Planet Zero album. In a social post (seen below), the band writes, “We’ve made the difficult decision to move the album release from April 22nd to July 1st due to delays in vinyl production. We want to ensure our fans have FULL access to Planet Zero via every possible medium on the day it comes out! Much love! – Brent, Zach, Barry, Eric.”UPDATE: Shinedown have released the video for “Planet Zero” that can be viewed toward the bottom of this post. The Charles De Meyer-directed video centers…

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A television show seemingly just set up — or at least very strongly hinted at — the main event that will likely headline WrestleMania next year: Roman Reigns and Dwayne Johnson — AKA “The Rock” when he’s hanging out in his old stomping grounds of the WWE.The show was, of course, Young Rock, which chronicles the loosely fictionalized adventures of Johnson before he hit it big in WWE and went on to become the biggest star in Hollywood. On the latest episode, there’s a scene where said Young Rock is teased and taunted and put in a playful headlock by his cousin…

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Mystery author Amy Patricia Meade has organized an auction of signed and dedicated books from more than 170 different authors. The mystery genre, unsurprisingly, makes a strong showing in the books up for sale, but there is a selection of genres on offer, as well as some picture books. The auction started March 29 and runs until April 12th. It originally had a goal of $5,000, but after beating that before the first day was up, it’s been increased to $50,000. In addition to signed and dedicated books, there are also some opportunities to name a character in an upcoming…

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Toby and Kate’s marriage began to unravel after Jack escaped the house and hurt himself. In a tension-filled hour, little Jack escaped, the ceiling caved in, and Toby and Kate had their biggest fight yet. Our This Is Us Season 6 Episode 11 Round Table team discusses who we think was right, Rebecca’s lucidity during the crisis, and whether Kevin and Randall should have stepped in. Was Kate right to lash out at Toby for not closing the gate properly after she’d reminded him a million times to listen for the click? Christine: Yes and no. She’d reminded Toby several…

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A space rock the size of a skyscraper that scientists deemed “potentially hazardous” sailed harmlessly past Earth today (April 1) around 4:35 p.m. ET.Even though the asteroid only flew within roughly 4.6 million miles (7.4 million km) of Earth (or  — about 30 times the average distance between Earth and the moon), this was still the rock’s closest approach to our planet since the asteroid’s discovery in 2007, according to SpaceReference.org, a database that compiles information from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California and the International Astronomical Union.The asteroid — named 2007 FF1 — is an Apollo-class asteroid, which means…

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When it comes to celebrity style, it’s easy to jump straight into conversations about red carpet looks and directional Instagram posts of avant-garde outfits. But the truth is the stars love their jeans just as much as we do. Thank goodness for that because they inadvertently provide a mountain of inspiration on how to style them the moment they step out on the streets.Lately, in place of high heels, I’ve noticed that some of my favourite fashion-proficient celebs have been wearing jeans exclusively with flat shoes, and I want in. I’m not big into trainers, so I’m always on the lookout for…

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The biggest Netflix original in March is by far season 2 of Bridgerton, the Regency-era London series following several members of London high society. Regé-Jean Page is gone, and the focus shifts to Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley, from Sex Education). Bridgerton season 2 drops all episodes March 25 on Netflix. Two weeks earlier on March 11, Ryan Reynolds returns with a new sci-fi movie with his Free Guy director Shawn Levy. In The Adam Project, he’s a time-traveling fighter pilot who must work with his 12-year-old self to save the world. The Adam Project is out…

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Fans will have to wait a little longer to snag tickets to Why Don’t We’s 2022 North American tour. Previously slated to launch in Salt Lake City this June, the band took to social media on Tuesday (April 5) to state that ticket sales — which were set to go on sale this Friday — would be postponed due to ongoing litigation between the group’s current and former managers. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Due to legal complications, we have been forced to postpone the pre-sale and public on-sale of our…

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ComingSoon is excited to debut a The Devil You Know clip from the Omar Epps-led film, which is out today in theaters. Written and directed by Charles Murray, the film stars Epps, Will Catlett, Glynn Turman, Curtiss Cook, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Erica Tazel, Vaughn W. Hebron, Michael Beach, and Keisha Epps.“Boundaries and bonds are tested in this gritty crime-thriller drama about family, morality, and redemption. Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans (Omar Epps) is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family,” says the official synopsis. “Upon discovering that one of his brothers (Will Catlett) may have been involved in…

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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Key findings of a new Cornell University Worker Institute report mapping the low wages and poor working conditions of New York state’s nail salon industry workers will be presented today (April 7) at a New York City rally calling for passage of the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act. Professor Risa Lieberwitz, Worker Institute academic director, said, “This report reveals the harsh realities of the working conditions for nail salon workers. As importantly, the recommendations in the report—including raising standards through a sectoral approach—are aimed at improving working conditions in ways that fit the nature of…

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Bridgerton is one of Netflix’s most-watched shows, and they have already announced a season 3 and 4 as well as the upcoming prequel series. The spinoff Bridgerton prequel was announced in May, and now Netflix has released the cast list. The series will follow a young Queen Charlotte in her rise to power, and it will also be written and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, among others. Young Queen Charlotte will be played by India Amarteifio, and the story will start with her being engaged to the King of England against her will. When she arrives in London, she has…

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It won’t be long now before we have The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5. The Emmy-winning Hulu drama is currently in production in Toronto with Elisabeth Moss and showrunner Bruce Miller at the helm for what could be its final season. The cast and crew of the series have shared some details about Season 5, plus exciting casting announcements have recently been made, all building up momentum for what’s bound to be a gripping string of episodes. Here, we break down everything we know about The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 so far. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 Cast Expect to see…

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Green consumer habits may not be impacted by gamification practices, but people who purchased environmentally friendly products in the past are likely to continue to do so, according to a team of researchers, who theorized that adding gamification techniques to a consumer’s eco-friendly purchasing habits would perpetuate green consumerism. Gamification is a technique that attempts to motivate a person to continue doing an activity, such as purchasing, through features such as loyalty point programs, leader boards and online communities. The research team, led by Lewen Wei, a recent Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Penn State graduate, said the team…

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No one makes fast fashion look expensive quite like Kate Middleton, but after looking into the contents of the outfit she wore at her and Prince William’s first public outing of 2022, it’s clear that she’s outdone herself this time. For an official visit to the Foundling Museum in London, Middleton did what she does best—i.e., rewearing her favourite wardrobe items from affordable brands like Zara and the UK-based label Jigsaw. In addition to her sold-out blue coat from the latter brand, which she first wore in January 2020, Middleton grabbed a £20 black turtleneck jumper from Zara and a pair of matching Jigsaw trousers that just so happen to be majorly…

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Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has inspired a global response. Musicians are protesting with music, artists with art, pastry chefs with pastry, and bicyclists by cycling. This raises the question of what internet policy nerds can do to show our horror and contempt for Russia’s Soviet-style imperialism.The answer is simple: Kill off the Soviet Union’s last outpost—in cyberspace.Putin is a big fan of the Soviet Union’s old empire. He described its breakup as “the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century.” And he’s acting, in Ukraine and in Russia’s “near abroad,” like a man determined to restore those Soviet-era borders.Nostalgia for…

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