Viola Davis is coming full circle for her birthday by buying the house (and property) where she was born — a place that was formerly inhabited by slaves. The actress celebrated her 55th Tuesday by posting a photo of what she calls her birthplace — an old rundown house on what’s been said to be
Japanese internet giant Rakuten is continuing to push into new ground with its disruptive mobile mission, promising the first 5G OpenRAN deployments next month. Although the mission is several months behind the original timetable, it is still impressive progress. Few operators are brave enough to experiment with OpenRAN, electing for the fast follower approach, and
New York Comic Con partners with YouTube for Virtual 2020 event New York Comic Con has announced that they’ve ultimately decided to cancel this year’s physical convention in light of the ongoing global pandemic. Despite this obstacle, NYCC is following suit with other previously cancelled conventions such as the San Diego Comic Con by officially
RL Grime‘s label is readying for its inaugural Sable Valley Summer Vol. 1 release this Friday — and we get to preview it a few days early! Featuring new music from RL Grime, Whethan, Baauer, Holly, Jon Casey, JAWNS, Rossy, Effin and more, get ready for an experimental summer road trip like no other. Sable Valley consistently puts
Rap music is a problem for Hamill, emblematic of a nihilistic nation rapidly spiraling into the gutter. This was a common, typically white, lament of the era, a hatred of a new kind of art quickly gaining dominance. The music is alien to him, too violent and strange, and therefore a cheap symbol of decline.
Photograph courtesy of Hugo BossThe new site officially launched today. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Prepare your wallets, people, because Hugo Boss has just announced the launch of its new Canadian e-commerce platform, meaning it’s never been easier to get your hands on the brand’s pieces in Canada. Launching today, the
An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, March 21, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing customers canceled plans to buy 43 of the manufacturer’s troubled 737 Max planes in July as scrapped orders outpaced sales for a sixth consecutive month, the company said Tuesday.
WarnerMedia, the entertainment giant that oversees one of Hollywood’s most prolific film corporations and a host of companies in other media, has been forced to let go of hundreds of staffers amid the global lockdown crisis. One of the worst-hit companies under the WarnerMedia conglomerate is comic book powerhouse DC, according to a new report.
If you’re standing up, you may want to have a seat — there’s a lot to unpack from this tweet stemming from Carson Pace, singer for metalcore group Callous Daoboys, which went completely viral once it was shared by rapper and Internet celebrity Cardi B. First off, you’re going to need to familiarize yourself with the vernacular
August 11, 2020, 12:01pm As Lebanon continues to recover from the explosion in Beirut that killed more than 150 people and wounded thousands of others, a group of artists and writers are hosting an online event to raise money for those who are struggling. Fatima Bhutto, a poet and writer based in Pakistan, announced on
From faux freckles to plumping lipgloss To absolutely no one’s surprise, I downloaded TikTok a couple of months back in an effort to escape quarantine boredom and kids, SHE HAS BEEN INFLUENCED. While the social media platform dominated by Gen Z is known for endless dance routines, Timothée Chalamet stan compilations and hilarious Kardashian voiceovers,
Exclusive Raymond G. Allen, Sr., a character actor who played Uncle Woody in “Sanford and Son,” has died. Allen’s family tells TMZ, he was in a long-term facility in California when he was found unresponsive early Monday morning. EMT’s tried reviving him, to no avail. The family says Allen died as a result of respiratory
Half a million UK premises now have access to gigabit-capable broadband, which leaves only 27 million to go. The UK government’s need to derive political capital from every incremental gain made by the telecoms industry is showing no sign of abating. The latest achievement the Department of Culture, Media and Sport is cozying up to
Breaking News Another “American Idol” alum is going to fill Simon Cowell‘s shoes while he recovers from his broken back — Kelly Clarkson‘s stepping into the spotlight for “America’s Got Talent.” Kelly herself made the announcement Monday with a mock ‘AGT’ memo sent to “All Staff.” It reads, “My friend, Simon Cowell, is doing better
Avicii‘s final music before his death, AVĪCI (01), released three years ago — and it plays out as bittersweet as ever today. The EP broke a year-long hiatus, introducing six brand new Avicii productions and blowing away his loyal fan base in the process. Upon the EP release, Avicii shared, “I will never stop making
In 2014, as they neared a vote on who would be the next executive director of their union, dozens of NBA player representatives and members of the executive committee convened at Aria in Las Vegas to interview a few finalists. David West attended in an advisory role, and his main focus was to question the
Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImageTune in August 14 at 4.30pm EST. By Pahull Bains Date August 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 2020 marks the centennial of women’s right to vote in the United States and in honour of the milestone—as well as in acknowledgement of the work still left to do—nonprofit newsroom The 19th* is hosting a
A passion for eating permeates Istanbul, a city that famously straddles Europe and Asia, one whose cuisine has long been known for its variety and quality. In addition to the traditional purveyors of impeccable grilled fish and meats, intoxicating street food and famously fragrant desserts, several restaurants are taking the concept of “Turkish cuisine” in