By Dr Oliver Tearle Sometimes we might wish to describe something as ‘poetic’: we might speak or write of an author’s or speechmaker’s ‘poetic turn of phrase’ or describe the style of a novel as ‘almost, at times, poetic’, or something similar. We all know what ‘poetic’ means: having the qualities of poetry, or qualities
Ryan Mitchell is a Los Angeles-based multi-talented artist and songwriter who has caught the attention of music fans worldwide with his single “Russian Roulette”. Drawing from diverse musical influences such asMy Chemical Romance, Blackbear, Queen, and Post Malone, he’s aiming to inject passion into pop music. His release “Covergirl” received an impressive 30k+ streams in
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightIt’s complicated. By Annika Lautens Date March 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fashion trends are rarely accidental. Consider the popularity of Bridgerton and the rise of Regencycore, or people’s embrace of dopamine dressing after escaping the confines of COVID-related lockdowns. And the latest trend breaking the internet — the maxi denim skirt —
Middle-aged millennials have arrived. As more millennials — often defined as those born between 1981 and 1996 — turn 40, a generation long defined by youth transitions to a new phase in life. And they’re bringing their tech-savviness, social consciousness and spending habits in tow, which is transforming a travel industry intent on staying ahead
The internet has a lot of questions about thrash metal’s Big 4, so we’ve gone ahead an answered over 10 of the most searched questions. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax last played together as the Big 4 in 2011, yet the prospect of perhaps one day this will somehow happen again remains one of the biggest
March 27, 2023, 1:31pm Alfred A. Knopf has done it, dropped a little grenade in the timelines this afternoon with the news that it will publish Jhumpa Lahiri’s Roman Stories this October. The Lahiri-hive was swift to celebrate what will be the first short story collection since 2008’s Unaccustomed Earth. Her 2000 collection Interpreter of
San Diego Studio’s MLB The Show series has been a yearly standout for sports titles for over a decade now, and, incredibly, the franchise not only fought off stagnation, but also improved each year. However, what’s most impressive about MLB The Show 23 is simply its love for baseball, both in the past and present,
From bifolds to cardholders, there are endless options when it comes to carrying your cash. But if you’re looking to travel light (and smart), then you need to get to know the best EDC wallets on the market. Compact, convenient, and the latest must-have accessory, everyday carry wallets serve multiple functions. They can hold your
Play video content Shaquille O’Neal is living up to his “Superman” moniker … just days after the NBA legend had his hip replaced, he’s already back in the gym working out! The Hall of Famer shared video of himself walking into a gym using a crutch on Sunday, before sitting down at a machine and
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, beginning ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’ is one of the best-known and most widely studied poems in all of Renaissance literature. The poem is often viewed as a love lyric, but can alternatively be interpreted as a poem about the power of poetry
Ryan Mitchell is a Los Angeles-based multi-talented artist and songwriter who has caught the attention of music fans worldwide with his single “Russian Roulette.” Drawing from diverse musical influences such as My Chemical Romance, Blackbear, Queen, and Post Malone, he’s aiming to inject passion into pop music. His release “Covergirl” received an impressive 30k+ streams
Photography by Getty ImagesThe director’s daughter Romy Croquet Mars has made her TikTok debut, and it’s nothing less than high art. By Natalie Michie Date March 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter Just when the world was tiring of the nepo baby conversation, an unlikely hero emerged. Romy Croquet Mars is the daughter of Oscar-winning director Sofia
In this picture taken on October 12, 2016 a general view shows the Club Med resort in Sanya. Almost two years after being bought out by Chinese investment fund Fosun, the holiday resort French group Club Med tries to import its recipes on a promising Chinese market, where a growing upper middle-class now discovers the
Last September, Foo Fighters spearheaded two massive all-star tribute concerts for late drummer Taylor Hawkins (who died on March 25, 2022, at the age of 50). Among its most impressive performers was Mammoth WVH mastermind Wolfgang Van Halen, and in a new interview with 93X Radio (published on March 22), he reflected on the experience.
The following is from Yuri Herrera’s Ten Planets. Born in Actopan, Mexico, Herrera is the author of three novels, including Signs Preceding the End of the World, which was one of the Guardian’s “100 Best Books of the 21st Century” and won the Best Translated Book Award. He teaches at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Ant Anstead is looking for a small change of scenery … TMZ has learned he’s sold his O.C. home, but he’s hoping to stay in the neighborhood. Real estate sources tell TMZ … the “Celebrity IOU: Joyride” host sold his 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,968-square-foot Laguna Beach pad on Monday with the closing price of $3.1 million.
Healdsburg’s newest luxury hotel option is, in and of itself, a wonderful place to enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation within the beauty of Northern California wine country. Located on a stretch of three acres with westward facing mountain views, the 11 room boutique property features amenities typically found at a larger resort, such
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) — the company’s successor to the first generation AirPods Pro that were launched in 2019 — could be released as a new model with a USB Type-C port later this year. According to information shared by an industry analyst, the Cupertino company could be working on a new AirPods Pro model that features