Day: April 26, 2022

Paulo Londra and Bizarrap Launch Music Session, and It Goes Viral

Paulo Londra and Bizarrap Launch Music Session, and It Goes Viral

Argentinian DJ and producer Bizarrap launched last Monday his long-awaited Music Session number 23 alongside urban singer Paulo Londra, and fans on social media went wild. The two had been promising a collaboration for a long time, and fans had been speculating that session number 23—which at the time was skipped, jumping directly from 22 to 24—was a space saved for Paulo Londra’s return. It turns out it was.

Op-Ed: How BBLs Are Changing the Fashion World

Op-Ed: How BBLs Are Changing the Fashion World

BBL fashion has taken the world by storm this year over social media platforms like Tiktok and Twitter. A term coined on social media platforms perfectly describes the fashion trend that caters to a body type achieved by one of the most painful and dangerous plastic surgeries, the Brazilian Butt Lift. Popularized by some of the most prominent celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Saweetie, Nicki Minaj, – and many more, the BBL consists of the widening of the hips, flattening the stomach, and enlarging the breasts and buttocks to achieve an “hourglass figure.”

Top 5 Reasons you Should Try Immersive Theater

Top 5 Reasons you Should Try Immersive Theater

After such a long time staying at home and enjoying little to no socialization, immersive theater has been coming back to New York City, and it’s offering people a chance for much-needed liberation. And although I have always found immersive performances incredibly moving and unforgettable, now more than ever I hope everyone will consider these top 5 reasons to give these productions a chance.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Trial Updates

Marjorie Taylor Greene Trial Updates

The Controversial U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Grene of Georgia has been on trial and questioned at her disqualification hearing. The hearing regarding whether to disqualify her from seeking reelection initially took place on Friday. Greene is the first GOP member of Congress to testify in court about the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Fordham, Suffolk and Columbia University Visits

Fordham, Suffolk and Columbia University Visits

At this time of year, I’m asked to visit many schools because it’s graduation time. In the past, I use to ask why do you want me, or I’m sure you can get a more high profile individual, however, the popular response was that because of my history with George Steinbrenner, the Yankees, and a kid that was able to get out of the tough streets of New York that I represent hope.

Bad Bunny to Star in Spiderman Spin-Off

Bad Bunny to Star in Spiderman Spin-Off

Announced on Monday afternoon, Bad Bunny will play El Muerto, a supernatural superhero luchador, in a Spider-Man spinoff. Sony, the studio producing the film, announced that it is set to be released on January 12, 2024. It will be following last year’s sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage which starred Tom Hardy. Additionally, Sony also confirmed a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s 44 Billion Dollar Offer

Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s 44 Billion Dollar Offer

Last Monday, Twitter accepted Elon Musk’s offer to take over the company in a $44 billion deal. This means that the world’s richest man now owns the world’s most influential social network, where Musk himself is among the most influential users.

Miguel Cabrera Reaches 3,000 Hits

Miguel Cabrera Reaches 3,000 Hits

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers has reached 3,000 hits in his 20-year baseball career. Jack McKeon, former Major League Baseball manager, said, “I wish he could have come to bat every inning. He’d hit a sacrifice fly, he’d hit a home run, he’d get a base hit, even to the point where he hit the ground ball that what’s-his-name booted in the Bartman game. He was the catalyst. Something good was happening with this guy.”

Lack of Strong Public Transportation in the States

Lack of Strong Public Transportation in the States

If you have been to other countries, you probably noticed that the United States has a strong car culture. From the heavy, dreadening traffic of Los Angeles to the ruggedy roads of Boston, driving is not always pleasant. Roads are constantly being fixed and they contribute a lot to climate change. Other nations have done so well with their public transportation, why can’t we?

NY Amazon Workers Fired for Union Organizing

NY Amazon Workers Fired for Union Organizing

Since April 1st, Amazon workers have been protesting for voting on the unionization of the Amazon Staten Island warehouse. Amazonians United is a movement of workers who come together to promote higher pay, safety, fairness and respect in the workplace. Most Amazon workers are scared of speaking up because they do not want to lose their jobs.

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