Over the weekend, I watched Cruella, one of the latest additions to Disney’s streaming platform. The film blew me away; it was witty, dark, funny, and perfectly cast. After all, can it get any better than starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson?
Day: June 23, 2021
Why ‘Fleabag’ is a Modern Masterpiece
Fleabag is a TV show created by, written by, and starring British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Adapted from her one-woman show, the story follows a woman only known as Fleabag, as she navigates her life in London. The premise may not seem very interesting, but the show has been hailed as one of best TV series in the 21st Century by many critics.
Elton John Announces U.S. and European Tour Dates for Farewell Tour
Elton John has announced the tour dates for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in the U.S and EU. At 74 years old, this will be John’s last time on tour in his long illustrious career.
An In the Height’s Message, The Steinbrenner way
This is graduation week in New York. This is always one of my favorite time of year because I usually get invited to different schools throughout the city to deliver important messages to the students that are graduating. Yesterday I got to be the key note speaker at The College Academy ( formerly George Washington high school) in Washington Hight’s. The reason I was invited there was because the school is predominantly Hispanic with kids from Dominican, Puertorican and many other Latino backgrounds.
Kylie Cosmetics Teases New Lip Products
Kylie Jenner’s makeup company, Kylie Cosmetics, rose to popularity in 2015 with the launch of Kylie Lip Kits, a liquid lipstick and lip liner set. Six years later, the company has reached 25 million followers on Instagram.
Why the 2021 NBA Playoffs are the Most Exciting in Years
This year’s NBA Playoffs are bringing a return of normalcy to sports that we haven’t seen since March 2020, when the world was shut down by the COVID pandemic. Arenas are getting fuller and fuller with screaming crowds chanting in support for their team and relentlessly taunting the opposition.
Eric Adams Leading NYC Mayoral Democratic Primary
As of Wednesday, June 23, Eric Adams is in the lead in the Democratic Primary for New York City’s next mayor. Voting has closed, but it may take a few weeks to learn who officially won the Democratic Primary for the Mayoral Race.
‘Luca’: A Perfect Summer Delight
‘Luca’ is the newest addition to the Pixar library, and it is a beautiful coming of age story between two young boys…I mean… sea monsters. The story follows two young sea monsters who can transform into humans when they leave the ocean, Luca (Jacob Tremnlay) and Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer) as they explore the Italian town called Portorosso.
How did ‘1989’ by Taylor Swift Change the Game?
It’s been seven years since Taylor Swift released her pop breakthrough album, ‘1989.’ Many fans have been speculating that Swift will release her re-recording of the album this summer after the suc-cess of ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version).’
All the Literary References in Taylor Swift Songs
There’s no doubt that Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters in pop music, but how many pop stars can say that they incorporate English literature into their songs? From William Shakespeare to F. Scott Fitzgerald, here’s a list of all the literary work that Taylor Swift references in her songs.
Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of High School Cheerleader Who Cursed Online
The Supreme Court sided with Brandi Levy, a former high school student in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, who used vulgar words on Snapchat back in 2017. Levy, then 14, wrote “F— school f— softball f— cheer f— everything,” on the social media platform, expressing frustration after not making the varsity cheerleading team at her school.
Deandre Ayton is Reviving the Importance of Traditional Centers
Deandre Ayton was picked first overall by the Phoenix Suns back in 2018 in a draft class that also featured young superstars Luka Doncic and Trae Young. Ayton did not start his NBA career flying high like Doncic and Young, but he steadily improved his game every season. During this NBA season and playoffs, Ayton is justifying being the first overall pick and that traditional centers can still flourish in this league.
