Gadget giant Apple has caused a controversy by rejecting a premium email app unless it charges for subscriptions through the App Store, thus giving Apple a 30% piece of the action. The precise origins of this story are somewhat convoluted, so we direct you to Protocol and The Verge for comprehensive background. The long and
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SAYMYNAME is back with two brand new tracks! Known as the “Godfather of Hard-Trap” to fans, the California native brings versatility and vitality with his latest Elevated EP. The first track on the EP is the trap anthem “Alright” featuring Yung Pinch. Combining Pinch’s nasally vocals with glitzy melodies, SAYMYNAME crafts a catchy hip-hop/EDM crossover
The Great Migration—the movement of millions of African Americans out of the South to regions of the United States where they might have more jobs, dignity, and physical safety; the grassroots revolt against Jim Crow—helped spread the holiday out of Texas and the surrounding states. In the early and mid-20th century, Black migrants from Texas,
Photography by Naomie Tremblay.Directed by Richmond Lam, the short piece celebrates nature and friendship. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Set in the idyllic forest where her Laurentian-area home is situated, designer Noemie Vaillancourt’s brand Noemiah posted a Richmond Lam-directed video this week to showcase her new pieces under the collection
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto via Getty Images American Airlines is temporarily banning a customer who was kicked off a flight in New York this week for refusing to wear a face mask on board, a requirement on major U.S. airlines that aims to curb the spread of Covid-19. American said crew asked traveler
PlayStation teased the return of Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2 for the PS5. However, that will have to happen after the upcoming Spider-Man: Miles Morales game, which will be released this winter. Even though Marvel fans are anxiously awaiting the return of Peter Parker, they are equally excited about a game featuring Morales after the
There are certain genres that were short-lived in music history, coming and going in what seemed like the blink of an eye. One of those was a little branch of rock ‘n’ roll that originated in Seattle, Wash. in the late 1980s — grunge. Now before you start flipping out and demanding “grunge” not be
Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865 arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation—who brought with them official news of the end of slavery in the United States. Long a day of celebration of Black life and family in America, Juneteenth should become a national holiday not so the whole
These statement earrings, beaded patches and elegant rings helped me reclaim my identity and understand my culture This article was originally published in June 2019. I was born and raised on Six Nations, Canada’s largest First Nations reserve. Yet, I don’t speak the languages of my ancestors. Unlike many of the friends I grew up
All Images Credit Fullerton Hotels Singapore is the epitome of a rags to riches story. This small country at the tip of the Malaysian peninsula is a tale of triumph over adversity to become an uncontested success story. Smaller in size than New York City, this quaint country was ruled by the British, occupied by
Rocker, author and radio host Kenny Wilkerson guests on The Leo Affects with Ray Rumsey on Anchor FM. NOVA REX the band that has brought you 35 years of kick-ass rock-n-roll. Ranked in the Top 50 of the Greatest Hair Bands by VH-1 and now with their brand new release, “Rock Star Roadshow” NOVA
Meet Anthony DiJoseph, Psychic Medium and Police Forensic consultant with over a decade of experience using his gift to help and heal. Anthony DiJoseph has used his gift in many avenues, including aiding law enforcement in solving cold cases to bringing resolve by giving messages to those he encounters from their loved ones. Anthony DiJoseph
Mandatory Streamers: Matthew Rhys is Perry Mason in HBO’s New Miniseries Welcome to Mandatory Streamers, our column covering the best new streaming content coming your way every week! For the week of June 15, Matthew Rhys stars as Perry Mason in HBO’s new limited series developed and executive produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. Check out the best shows
In this week’s Dispatches from The Secret Library, Dr Oliver Tearle ponders the significance of the humble toothbrush in modern poetry ‘As a poet I would say everything should be able to come into a poem but I can’t put toothbrushes in a poem, I really can’t!’ Sylvia Plath’s statement – made in a 1962
Bandcamp is giving back again with its Juneteenth fundraiser for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In light of recent events, the platform has waived its share of sales on several occasions to raise money for coronavirus (COVID-19) relief as well as organizations in the black community. Not just once or
Brazilian converged telco Oi has said it will be moving forward with the sale of its mobile business unit, listening to offers which exceed 15 billion Brazilian Real ($2.8 billion). Although Brazil has traditionally been one of the potentially lucrative BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), it is a very difficult market for the
He credits fellow actor Matt McGorry, who was among the water protectors at Standing Rock, with first asking if he was an abolitionist—if he believed in abolishing police and prisons, and reimagining a world without them, centered around community care instead of punishment. “I was like, ‘Shit, I don’t know. What exactly would qualify me
Image courtesy L’Uomo StranoThe summer runway series begins on June 22 with Mic Carter, the genderqueer designer behind Toronto’s gender-nonconforming brand L’Uomo Strano. By Pahull Bains Date June 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 2020 marks the 15-year anniversary of Fashion Art Toronto, the city’s largest annual multi-arts fashion festival, which draws thousands of guests every spring