The Twin Fin Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, The Twin Fin, part of Highgate’s Hawaii collection of hotels, opened in late 2022 along the iconic coastline of Waikiki on Oahu. With an emphasis on celebrating the local surf culture, the revitalized hotel features refreshed guestrooms, updated design, authentic experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture and front-row views overlooking Waikiki Beach, a destination
Twitter has announced that it will soon stop supporting SMS based two-factor authentication (2FA) for users that are not subscribed to Twitter Blue. Users will have up to March 20 to disable text-based login authentication codes on their accounts, according to the microblogging service. This means that several users who rely on receiving SMS codes
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) The African-American poet Audre Lorde (1934-92) was a self-described ‘Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet.’ Her poetry was often openly political and was intended to help other women – and in particular Black American women – to connect with each other through a kind of shared experience. In her 1977
When the unmistakable rhythm of House in the night clubs met with the organic sonority of groovy african percussions, a new sensation was born. It didn’t take long for Afro House to skyrocket from South Africa and take over the dance floors all around the world. Therefore, it’s worth remembering the agents who made it
Photography courtesy of Tower 28Plus, Make Up For Ever reformulates a fan favourite foundation. By Lauren Knowles Date February 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter Radford Studio and Toronto’s Kimpton Saint George Hotel partner for an exclusive in-room skincare experience Photography Courtesy of Radford Studio Guests at the Kimpton Saint George Hotel in Toronto now have access
Elon Musk’s controversial involvement notwithstanding, Twitter remains immensely popular, with countless public figures – including Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, John Frusciante and Chad Smith – maintaining profiles. However, frontman Anthony Kiedis doesn’t, and when asked by a fan why that is, the celebrated bassist offered a delightfully sarcastic yet astute response. Yesterday (Feb 17),
A century ago, on February 18, 1923, the first issue of Weird Tales appeared on American newsstands. Subtitled “The Unique Magazine,” it was, as the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction puts it, “the first pulp magazine to specialize in supernatural and occult fiction,” including horror, fantasy, science fiction, and everything else, well, weird. It was in
Though Marvel fans may best know Evangeline Lilly for her role as Hope van Dyne/The Wasp, the actress auditioned for another iconic superhero before the Ant-Man movies. While speaking with EW, Lilly reflected on a Wonder Woman audition she did with director Joss Whedon. “I think my impression, coming away from it, was I had
Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release for Violet Evergarden the Movie has been set, with a special box set releasing on May 30, 2023. The box set for Violet Evergarden the Movie will include a special collectors box, 12 unique art cards, and a filler box designed to fit
From designer high-tops and suede lace-ups to running shoes and everyday beaters, there are many types of sneakers out there. And guess what? The already-enormous sneaker sphere is only getting bigger. Which leaves us with a bit of a dilemma. Where the hell do you start? To help you wade your way through the sea
Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.Courtesy of Jay Maidment via Marvel Studios. And also, the most confusing. Here’s what the two scenes tease for Phase 5 going forward. By William Goodman February 17, 2023 Major spoilers for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania follow The previous two Ant-Man movies arrived( in 2015 and
(credit: courtesy of Welcome Beyond) Welcome Beyond hand-picks boutique hotels, B&Bs, villas, beach houses, luxury holiday homes and vacation rentals around the world, presenting exclusive opportunities for short- and long-term stays. With an exclusive 400 properties on the site, their hand-picked selection offers VIP personal service broken up by 11 property types and 19 collections.
What makes a great and iconic speech? There are numerous examples of brilliant orators and speechmakers throughout history, from classical times to the present day. What the best speeches tend to have in common are more than just a solid intellectual argument: they have emotive power, or, for want of a more scholarly word, ‘heart’.
Whenever we hear of a new remix of an old classic, we’re always excited to hear, especially when it’s coming from NYC-based DJ and producer Martial Simon. He’s got a knack for creating infectious grooves and uplifting house vibes, making it only fitting he’s taking this on. Martial’s rendition is a modern, energetic spin on
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightThe pros divulge their rules for looking runway-ready — like using blush the same way you would bronzer to contour. By Melissa Fejtek Date February 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter Getting an invitation to NYFW brings with it plenty of perks (where else are you going to cross paths with Lindsay Lohan, Julia
Architects‘ most recent show in Adelaide, Australia, came to a pause when a man in attendance rushed the stage and started hurling vile insults at the band. The individual initially went at guitarist Josh Middleton, and demanded the band pay respect to their late guitarist, Tom Searle. It’s unknown how many songs the band had played before the man
February 17, 2023, 9:38am Literary Hub is pleased to reveal the cover for Emerson Whitney’s Daddy Boy, forthcoming from McSweeney’s in May. From the author of Heaven, Daddy Boy explores transness, adulthood, and the exhilarating ways our lives might surprise us. Here’s a little more about Daddy Boy, from the publisher: After a decade-long relationship with a dominatrix
Play video content TMZ.com Lance Gross has no problem with Idris Elba refusing to call himself a “Black actor” … and while he isn’t necessarily hopping on that train, he’s definitely not down with labels. We got LG out in L.A. Thursday and got his thoughts on the whole “Black actor” discussion … sparked by