Photography by Tom Jenkins for The Guardian/POOL Plus, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte paid quiet homage to Queen Elizabeth II. By Annika Lautens Date September 19, 2022 The late Queen Elizabeth II knew the power of fashion. Throughout her 70-year reign, she used clothes, colours, hats and jewels to conduct soft diplomacy and developed a stylish language of covert symbols. So it was only fitting that today, as the world paid its final respects at the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey and committal service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, the Royal Family—from Meghan Markle to Kate…
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In 2011, DTE Energy Company removed 1,200 streetlights from the city of Highland Park, Michigan. A Black working-class suburb of Detroit that was once a boom town for the automotive industry, Highland Park was on the verge of bankruptcy. Unable to pay DTE the $4 million it was owed, the city went dark.The uprooting of streetlights was part of a decision agreed upon by DTE and city leaders to resolve the outstanding payment. Literally without light, residents were left to find a solution. In the weeks and months that followed, Soulardarity, a local organization that promotes “people-powered clean energy,” stepped…
As a founding member of Metallica and a major contributor to the band’s groundbreaking debut Kill ‘Em All, Dave Mustaine was clearly a gifted songwriter and a talented musician. However, his first effort to reach the top of the thrash metal hierarchy with his band Megadeth, 1985’s Killing Is My Business… And Business is Good, suffered from sub-par production and it lacked the stand-out hooks to catapult the band to stardom. Fifteen months later, on Sept. 19, 1986, Mustaine and his bandmates followed-up their debut with the exceptional, catchy and powerful riff-fest Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?The band started working…
Following the recent announcement of its director, the highly anticipated Fantastic Four film from Marvel Studios has now found its writers, with Deadline reporting that Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer have joined the film.RELATED: Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four Director Reportedly RevealedThe report notes that both writers have been involved with the developing Fantastic Four film for some time now and have been working alongside Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to outline where the film will fit in alongside the other projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, the report notes, the trio of Kaplan, Springer, and director Matt Shakman will work…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Margaret K. McElderry Books, the first eponymous children’s imprint. This would be a milestone by any conceivable measure, but it is all the more impressive when we consider that the imprint might never have been started had its founder not changed the landscape of children’s literature — or, indeed, if she had not been pivotal to it being considered literature in the first place. Who Was Margaret K. McElderry? Margaret Knox McElderry led a life as…
“Hondo is being Hondo, but in jungles, rivers, even encountering elephants,” teases S.W.A.T. executive producer Andrew Dettmann of brave team leader Hondo Harrelson’s (Shemar Moore) action-packed adventures in the back-to-back opening episodes of Season 6. Hondo, gutsy family man Deacon Kay (Jay Harrington), and tough Victor Tan (David Lim) go overseas to Thailand (shot on location!) for a joint training exercise with Thai S.W.A.T. In Bangkok, they’re schooled on spectacular new strategies — like a climbing method using bamboo poles to quickly scale buildings. Jonathan Davino Later, Hondo and his pregnant girlfriend Nichelle (Rochelle Aytes) head north to Chiang Mai…
A man stands outside his house in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in El Seibo, Dominican Republic. Hurricane Fiona continued its slow and devastating march northward after slamming the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday and leaving a trail of destruction in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Wednesday morning that the storm had grown stronger, registering maximum wind speeds of 130 miles per hour (210 kilometers per hour) as it barreled toward Bermuda. The NHC said Fiona was 105 miles (170 kilometers) north of Turks and Caicos and had been upgraded to…
Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney’s live-action THE LITTLE MERMAID. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I mean, who hasn’t wanted to steal the wardrobe of Cinderella or Ariel at least once in their life? By Annika Lautens Date September 20, 2022 If you need some cheering-up (and, let’s face it, in 2022, EVERYONE needs some cheering-up), then I highly recommend Googling “girls reacting to The Little Mermaid trailer.” In case you missed it, Disney recently shared the first teaser for its live-action adaptation of the animated classic, where viewers got a glimpse at…
Dune Analytics: NFT trading volumes fell 97% from a record $17.2B in January 2022 to $466.9M in September 2022 — Volume Drop — NFT monthly volume has dropped 97% from 2022 highs — Source: Dune Analytics; Dashboard by @hildobby — Note: Cumulative data from OpenSea, NFTX, LarvaLabs, LooksRare, SuperRare, Rarible, Foundation Read The Full Article Here
Warner Bros.’ high-profile drama Don’t Worry Darling is headed for a solid $21 million opening at the domestic box office after grossing more than $9.4 million Friday (Sept. 23) from 4,113 theaters, including $3.1 million in Thursday previews and special Imax screenings on Monday. Directed by Olivia Wilde, Don’t Worry Darling was the most-talked-about entry at the Venice Film Festival, as it faced a number of controversies, including rumors of acrimony between Wilde and lead actress Florence Pugh. On Friday, Pugh shared a heartfelt message on Instagram praising the cast and crew with photos, including one with Wilde. Don’t Worry…
The plot thickens on Episode 3 of House of the Dragon, as we learn even more about the world of Game of Thrones. This week, King Viserys talks about a prophetic dream about his future heir. And Targaryens do sometimes have prophetic dreams. But just how accurate is his vision? And how does it connect to this episode’s hunt and the search for the all-important white stag.That’s just one of the Easter eggs, hidden references, and little details you might have missed on the latest House of the Dragon. In our new video, we break them all down. We explain the meaning of the peacock imagery…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I’m a bit of a seasonal horror reader. I tend to crave dark and spooky reads the most around fall as the weather starts to cool and the Halloween decorations come out. It’s not the only time I read horror by any means, but it is when my TBR tends to become most horror-centric. And I’m always especially on the look out for the new queer horror coming out every year. It’s a genre I’m seeing more and more books published in and…
Wheel of Fortune‘s long-serving host Pat Sajak has hinted that it might be time to hang up his game show suit after 40 seasons. The iconic game show is currently airing its milestone 40th season, but in a recent interview with ET Online, Sajak suggested that things may be coming to a close in the near future. “In most television shows by this time, you would have said, ‘That’s probably enough,’ but this show will not die,” Sajak said of the show, which premiered in 1975. “It appears I may go before the show,” he added, half-jokingly. He went on…
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered new molecular details of how cells ensure that their energy supply is adjusted to meet energy demand. Their study, carried out in collaboration with researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia and Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA, highlights the crucial role microproteins play in assembling larger protein complexes inside energy-generating cell components known as mitochondria. Problems with mitochondria underlie a wide range of diseases, including common conditions such as heart failure, obesity, diabetes and cancer. “Our long-term goal is to learn how to manipulate the microproteins we are investigating to…
Best Actress Oscar winners and good friends Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence are the type of A-list stars and new moms who keep their lives largely off social media. But the internet got a very rare look into their friendship when New York City restaurant Hwa Yuan shared a photo of the two stopping there for dinner on its Instagram. “Hwa Yuan was thrilled to host Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence for dinner!” the restaurant wrote. “Chef Tang and the Tang family are big fans of theirs and are honored that they are fans of our restaurant and food. Emma…
Binance has roped-in TikTok star Khaby Lame to create awareness around cryptocurrencies and Web3 via social media. Lame, 22, is a Senegalese social media celebrity based in Italy. With over 78 million followers on Instagram and over 145 million fans on TikTok, Khaby is one of the most followed social media influencers in the world. He rose to fame when his silent ‘life hack’ videos, simplifying complicated actions, went viral some years ago.This move from Binance comes at a time the crypto industry is going through a downtime. Clouded by fears of recessions and industrial slowdowns, the crypto sector shed…
Celebrating the the 30th anniversary of Dirt, Alice In Chains’ cover photographer on the classic 1992 album is sharing some behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot. On the band’s official Instagram page, artist Rocky Schenck details the creation of the iconic desert landscape featuring a nude model covered in sand.Schenk had a certain vision in mind: “”I wanted this cover to have a rather ‘Hellish’ atmosphere. It was (the band’s) idea to have a nude woman, half-buried in the desert. She could be either dead or alive.”Rather than taking model Mariah O’Brien and the crew to the actual desert to snap the cover, Schenck…
It has been nearly a year since we last received an update regarding Lethal Weapon 5. Lead star and director Mel Gibson has finally opened up about the long-in-development project. Speaking with ScreenRant, Gibson confirmed that the fifth installment’s production got further delayed due to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. However, despite the recent project cancellations brought upon by the new management, the Oscar winner is confident that Lethal Weapon 5 will get back on track.RELATED: Why You Should Watch Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto“The only delay is now with all the shake-up at Warners, with Discovery coming in and the new boss…
While hardwood floors are always stylish, there is something so cozy about carpet. But carpet can harbor mold spores, dust mites, and other allergens, especially if there is excess moisture in your home. Here, we’ll look at how to remove carpet mold, including the best cleaning methods. Approximately half of all flooring sold in the United States is carpet and rugs, according to the journal Building and Environment (opens in new tab). Carpet is softer and warmer than other flooring types. It’s also great for sound reduction and is easier to stand on for longer periods of time than hard surfaces.…
30 Sep 2022 Fantasy Books That Will Have You Hooked on the First Page Looking for a new fantasy book to read this fall? We’ve got aliens, superheroes, witches, and so much more awaiting in the pages of these new fantasy releases. We promise, these books will have you hooked on the very first page! Alien Thrill Seeker (Adrenaline Rush Book 2) by Lawrence M. Schoen & Brian Thorne Release Date: August 23, 2022 Before being injected by an alien virus, Ben “Coop” Cooper was an alcoholic, washed-up movie star. Saved from dying by an out-of-this-world offer, his body was…
Tonight, Lifetime airs The Gabby Petito Story, which will be harrowing to watch, but we’re sure that Skyler Samuels will pay tribute to Gabby beautifully. Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 return with Alaska Daily in tow, promising to be an exciting triple show block on Thursdays, You can also count on Chucky Season 2 and a whole lot more. Check out what we recommend you watch this week. Saturday, October 1 8/7c The Gabby Petito Story (Lifetime) Life moves fast, but Lifetime moves faster. The case made international news and sparked all types of discourse, and now Lifetime is taking…
Cow mucus provides the basis for a synthetic prophylactic gel developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology to protect against HIV and herpes transmission. The lubricating gel proved 70 percent effective in lab tests against HIV, and 80 percent effective against herpes. The viral prophylactic tests were conducted in a lab on several types of cells. The results were reported today in the scientific journal, Advanced Science. Hongji Yan, a biomaterials researcher at KTH, says the promising results raise hope that when it becomes available as a product, the gel could help reverse troubling trends in the spread of sexually…
Harris Reed SS23. Photography by Marc Hibbert. Richard Quinn, JW Anderson and Nensi Dojaka all paid tribute to the late monarch in their own unique ways. By Annika Lautens, Andrea Karr Date September 21, 2022 This London Fashion Week had a simple motto: the show must go on. After Queen Elizabeth II‘s passing on September 8, there were many speculations about what would become of the upcoming British fashion event: Are they going to cancel it? Should they cancel it? Will anyone actually attend? But after a call between the British Fashion Council and a collective of designers, it was…
Noise has launched two new smartwatches in India, ColorFit Pro 4 and ColorFit Pro 4 Max, on Thursday. These smartwatches boast a large display — the ColorFit Pro 4 has a 1.72-inch screen whereas the ColorFit Pro 4 Max has a 1.8-inch display. They feature Bluetooth calling support, 100 sports modes, and over 100 watch faces. Both of these smartwatches will go on sale next week for the first time in India. They will be available on Amazon and come in several colours.Noise ColorFit Pro 4, ColorFit Pro 4 Max price availabilityThe Noise ColorFit Pro 4 will go on sale…
The NFL has announced that Apple Music will be the new presenting sponsor for the Super Bowl halftime show. It’s a multi-year deal where Apple Music succeeds Pepsi, which ended its partnership with the NFL for the halftime show earlier this year after a decade of presenting the halftime show.“We are proud to welcome Apple Music to the NFL family as our new partner for the iconic Super Bowl Halftime Show,” said Nana-Yaw Asamoah, senior vice president of Partner Strategy for the NFL. “We couldn’t think of a more appropriate partner for the world’s most-watched musical performance than Apple Music, a…
ComingSoon Senior Editor Spencer Legacy interviewed Atsuko Ishizuka about directing Goodbye, Don Glees! and the difficulties that come with animating waterfalls. RELATED: Goodbye, Don Glees! Review: A Moving Story About Growing Up“Teen misfits Roma, Toto, and Drop call themselves the ‘Don Glees,’ an informal name for their backyard adventures,” says the official synopsis. “One day, when the trio gets blamed for a nearby forest fire, they set off into the woods to prove their innocence. As disaster strikes their expedition, tensions flare between the friends as they realize that growing up has taken them on wildly different paths in life.”Spencer Legacy: The film has…
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Fall TV is officially here, and with it come new shows with stars we can’t wait to get to know. We recently took the opportunity to find out a little bit more about Raymond Lee, who’s leading the new Quantum Leap (premiering September 19 on NBC). In the sequel series, Lee’s quantum physicist Ben Song is the one “leaping” inside people at different points in time. But what would Lee be doing if he wasn’t acting? “I would probably be trying to tape up someone’s foot on some sort of professional sports team,” he shares. “I studied kinesiology for a…
Hundreds of hospitals along U.S. coastlines are in danger of flooding when hurricanes strike, new research warns. And as sea levels continue rising, so will the flood risks. The findings were published Thursday in the journal GeoHealth by a team of researchers from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study examined 682 acute care hospitals in 78 metropolitan areas along the East Coast and Gulf Coast, all situated within 10 miles of the shore. Using a storm-surge model developed by the National Weather Service, the researchers investigated which sites were at risk of flooding in the event of a hurricane making…
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. After a week of sharing swimsuit style moments, Simone Biles rounded out her vacation in Turks and Caicos with another bikini photo. On Sunday, Aug. 28, the gymnast shared a snap of her and her friend Ali Tyler posing on a boat. The duo smiled and threw peace signs as they matched in identical emerald green bikinis, featuring halter-style tops and cheeky string bottoms.…