December 21, 2020, 10:31am Some good news to close out the year! Recently, Roxane Gay announced on Twitter that she’s starting a book club, and anyone can participate. The Audacious Book Club will span at least one year, and the reading list for 2021 has already been finalized: Jenna Wortham and Kimberly Drew, Black Futures
(CNN) — Imagine spending two weeks in a strict quarantine, not allowed to go anywhere beyond a small hotel room even to eat or exercise. Now, imagine doing all of that — with children. That was the situation Julie Earle-Levine, an Australian who lives in New York City, found herself in earlier this year when
Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars: The Black Series Mandalorian Darksaber Plus Boba Fett Helmet & More! In honor of the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian, Hasbro has revealed the new Star Wars: The Black Series The Mandalorian Darksaber Force FX Elite Lightsaber, as well as two exciting products inspired by the iconic character Boba
Satellite broadband services took a step forward in recent days with Germany handing over frequencies to SpaceX and rival player OneWeb launching three dozen new satellites. German telecoms regulator the Bundesnetzagentur on Friday announced it has issued spectrum usage rights to SpaceX for its Starlink satellite system. The Elon Musk-owned company plans to provide satellite
“These Arms of Mine,” by Otis Redding. It all started with a series of calls, texts, and FaceTimes when my father turned 70. “What is a song that never gets old?” I asked him. “These Arms of Mine,” he replied without a second thought from California: “The whole album always makes me cry.” Soon enough,
With so much YouTube content released in 2020, you might be wondering which popular rock and metal videos were the most watched. Loudwire contributor Ryan J. Downey has compiled a list of over 500 rock and metal Youtube videos and their view counts via his Stream N’ Destroy newsletter, so you can investigate just that! While this is
‘Dark House, by Which Once More I Stand’ is one canto (the seventh) from a much longer work of poetry, In Memoriam A. H. H. by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-92). The poem shows Tennyson revisiting the home of his friend Arthur Henry Hallam, whose untimely death in 1833 inspired the poem. Before we proceed to
Nine years ago, Skrillex was but a blip on the radar. Sure, his Skrillex and Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites EPs earned him massive acclaim from within the EDM community, the latter even earned him a GRAMMY for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2012, but in the year between its release and its award, he released one of
The desire to travel has arguably never been greater. With the pandemic still ranging but with hopes of vaccines clearing the way for travel at some point in 2021, luxury consumers are more eager than ever to travel. Furthering that desire, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts recently announced its recent openings and upcoming opening planned
This new lingerie brand believes a pretty foundation is key to feeling good in your skin. By FASHION Staff Date December 21, 2020 Facebook Twitter Created for Sevigne If there was one major takeaway from this year’s hottest fashion trends (tie dye, elevated loungewear, fuzzy slippers, etc.), it’s that dressing for yourself and being comfortable
2017’s Justice League ended up being the most controversial entry in the DCEU franchise kickstarted by Warner Bros. in hopes of catching up with the MCU. In a recent interview, Cyborg actor Ray Fisher revealed that Joss Whedon, who was brought in to finish filming Justice League after Zack Snyder’s exit from the project, brought
December 21, 2020, 12:24pm Continuing on the Barack Obama’s Favorite Media end-of-year march, the former President has released a 20-song playlist to accompany his memoir A Promised Land, composed of songs that recall memories of his time on the campaign trail and in the White House. There’s some Beyonce, some John Coltrane, some Sade, some
(CNN) — For six months, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that’s about to reverse itself. Winter solstice 2020, the shortest day of year and the official start of winter, is on Monday, December 21. How it all works has fascinated people for thousands of
Xiaomi has been in the television game in India for nearly three years now, and it’s been quite a ride. The company’s focus on affordability, with a range of competitively priced entry-level smart LED TVs has led to rapid growth, and according to Xiaomi itself, it has become the number one smart TV brand in
The European Commission has approved Google’s plan to acquire Fitbit after deeming the search giant’s commitments have satisfied competition and consumer protection requirements. In November 2019 Google announced that it intended to buy Fitbit, the San Francisco-based health and wearable company, for $2.1 billion. The deal needs to be approved by a number of regulators
The Internet continues to bring fans and bands closer together, especially during the pandemic. In fact, a father and son who routinely cover Clutch songs caught the attention of Clutch frontman Neil Fallon, who reached out to the family and now is appearing on an original track with the pair. While introducing the new song
Alison Wonderland is taking live streaming to the next level with her own virtual universe. In collaboration with Wave, the DJ/producer prevents WONDERVERSE. The live, interactive show is “filled with magic, awe-inspiring spells, and transformative visuals.” WONDERVERSE is described as a “one-of-a-kind” immersive event where virtually anything can happen.” WONDERVERSE takes place in a “fantastical underworld
photo by Jess Spohr“John is lovely and such a pleasure to work with… I feel so honoured that he’s on the song,” says the Moroccan-Canadian singer. By Pahull Bains Date December 18, 2020 Facebook Twitter Growing up in Carman, Manitoba, Morocco-born Faouzia Ouihya was always surrounded by music. “It’s a huge part of our culture,”