Day: July 14, 2022

Harry Styles’s New Music Video for “Late Night Talking”

Harry Styles’s New Music Video for “Late Night Talking”

For every Harry Styles fan out there— which should be every single person reading this— the music video for Harry’s hit song “Late Night Talking” from his May album “Harry’s House” premiered on Youtube yesterday. Within less than 24 hours, his adult-style sleepover themed video is #4 on Trending For Music on Youtube, with almost 6 million views and over 700K likes. The video centers around beds, with Harry switching into different pairs of polka dot pajamas sets in each scene.

Ivana Trump Dies at Age 73

Ivana Trump Dies at Age 73

Ivana Trump, the glamorous businesswoman and former wife of Donald Trump, died in her Manhattan home on Thursday at the age of 73. Donald Trump announced the sad news on Truth Social, the social media platform he created, saying, “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York City.

Leaked Uber Files Released Revealing Political Lobbying and Lawbreaking

Leaked Uber Files Released Revealing Political Lobbying and Lawbreaking

Over 100,000 Uber documents recently leaked to the Guardian, outlining the illegal activities that the company partook in under the leadership of former CEO and founder Travis Kalanick, from 2013-2017. The rideshare company apparently maintained close relationships with some of the most influential people in the world, from French president Emmanuel Macron to the CEO of Sberbank of Russia, Herman Gref, who is also a close ally of Vladimir Putin.

Jake Paul Gears Up for Match Against Hasim Rahman Jr. Hoping to Get Conor McGregor’s Attention

Jake Paul Gears Up for Match Against Hasim Rahman Jr. Hoping to Get Conor McGregor’s Attention

On August 6, 2022, Jake Paul (5-0) will face Hasim Rahman Jr. (12-1) in a boxing match held at Madison Square Garden in New York in his sixth professional boxing match. As Paul is gearing up for this match, he told WFAN Sports Radio’s Carton & Roberts that he thinks Connor McGregor will be scared to face him after he beats Rahman next month.
Jake Paul has long wanted to face UFC star Connor McGregor despite McGregor’s disinterest. Either way, Paul intends to score another knockout in his upcoming match.

Max Christie Signs Deal with Los Angeles Lakers

Max Christie Signs Deal with Los Angeles Lakers

Max Christie signed a $2.74M deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Drafted 35th overall in the second round of this year’s NBA Draft, Christie has had an up and down showing in the summer league but has been demonstrated that he has potential and a foundation to build upon. In the past season, Christie played college basketball for Michigan State, averaging about 9.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 30.8 minutes per game.

A Hummus Shortage Could Be On The Horizon

A Hummus Shortage Could Be On The Horizon

A hummus shortage can be on the horizon as the global supply of chickpeas is expected to drop by 20 percent this year, making it harder to access hummus and chickpea-related products in supermarkets. According to the Global Pulse Confederation, the data projects that weather and war have hurt the supplies of chickpeas, driving up food prices and creating problems for food manufacturers.

Op-Ed: The Elephant Man – One of the Best Plays for Community Theater

Op-Ed: The Elephant Man – One of the Best Plays for Community Theater

Bernard Pomerance’s Tony Award-winning classic, The Elephant Man, is based on the life of John Merrick, a horribly deformed 19th-century British man—the victim of a rare skin and bone disease— who becomes the star of a freak circus show where he is used, abused, and exploited.

Russian Missile Strike On Ukraine, Killing at Least 20

Russian Missile Strike On Ukraine, Killing at Least 20

This morning, devastating news emerged regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and Russian missiles that struck the central Ukranian city of Vinnytsia. The attack happened much further west than the majority of Russian attacks so far, considering that Donbas in easter Ukraine, closer to the Russian border, has been the center of the most conflict. While the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that this was not meant to be an attack on civilians, so far 22 people have been recorded dead, with over 50 wounded, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the missile attack was “an open act of terrorism.”

Khloe Kardashian Expecting 2nd Child
With Tristan Thompson

Khloe Kardashian Expecting 2nd Child
With Tristan Thompson

It seems like the Kardashian family is adding another member to their clan. Khloe Kardashian and her ex, Tristan Thompson, are expecting their second baby– this time via surrogate. “We can confirm True will have a sibling who was conceived in November,” A spokesperson for the family told USA Today. “Khloé is incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing.”

Everything That We Know About BTS’ Docuseries and Concert Special

Everything That We Know About BTS’ Docuseries and Concert Special

The pop sensation of the kpop world, BTS are surprising fans with their new upcoming Disney+ special. The boys of BTS will star in exclusive shows on the popular streaming platform, which followed a collaboration agreement between the Walt Disney Company and their studio, Hybe Corporation. The collaboration will include five specials and will “showcase creative excellence from South Korea’s music and entertainment industry.”

Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait Found Hidden Behind His Painting “Head of a Peasant Woman”

Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait Found Hidden Behind His Painting “Head of a Peasant Woman”

Though there were only 35 known self-portraits of Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most esteemed artists of all time, another self-portrait was discovered this week behind his painting “Head of a Peasant Woman” at the National Galleries of Scotland. This 1885 painting was a part of a series of portraits that Van Gogh painted in the Netherlands. “Head of a Peasant Woman” was set to be added to the National Galleries’ upcoming exhibition, “A Taste for Impressionism: Modern French Art from Millet to Matisse,” opening July 30 and running through November 13.

On hope week I remember the hope the Boss gave me

On hope week I remember the hope the Boss gave me

My motherJenny and I lived at Westchester Ave and 161 St in the Bronx.  At that time it was a very dangerous neighborhood because of the constant gang violence and territorial fights. When my mom married a young grocery worker named Cirillo, he took me on as his own son. He eventually moved us […]

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