Day: April 1, 2024

Why Mean Girls (the new movie) didn’t work as expected (Op-Ed)

Why Mean Girls (the new movie) didn’t work as expected (Op-Ed)

Audiences’ responses to the new Mean Girls musical were, to put it mildly, divided. The preview failed to provide any information that would have helped viewers anticipate or understand this new Mean Girls. The strange decision to adapt it musically stood out, however, as did the apparent reluctance to disclose its musical aspect. I like […]

My top three favorite lingerie brands (Op-Ed)

My top three favorite lingerie brands (Op-Ed)

Ladies, let’s be honest, finding a good pair of bras and panties is not easy. It can be just as difficult as finding a comfortable and fitting pair of shoes. This is why I mostly get my bras and panties from three stores: Victoria’s Secret, Nordstrom, and Adore Me. I’ll start with Victoria’s Secret. Victoria’s […]

How Latin music is ruling the place (Op-Ed)

How Latin music is ruling the place (Op-Ed)

The number of Hispanics living in the US topped 59 million in 2020. Mexico was the homeland of around 61.5% of them. Cuba and Puerto Rico, both in the Caribbean, followed closely after, with 3.93% and 9.6% of the population, respectively. Particularly in the field of music, this change in demographics has had a profound […]

Beyoncé’s “Jolene” cover makes Dolly P proud (Op-Ed)

Beyoncé’s “Jolene” cover makes Dolly P proud (Op-Ed)

Beyoncé’s recent dive into the country music genre has been nothing short of a surprise, as she has established herself as a pop and R&B icon for the majority of her music career.  With several tracks for album “Cowboy Carter” making waves online and on social media platforms, her latest track, a fun twist on […]

Investigation launched into New Jersey restaurant shooting followed by dramatic car crash

Investigation launched into New Jersey restaurant shooting followed by dramatic car crash

Beginning with a gunshot incident at a restaurant in Newark, the biggest city in the state, authorities in New Jersey are presently investigating a sequence of events that occurred early Monday. Law enforcement officers were perplexed by the apparent correlation between the two events, which culminated to a horrific automobile catastrophe. The events that transpired […]

Soto’s overall actions inspire teammates

Soto’s overall actions inspire teammates

I watch him go about his business and I see someone who knows that there isn’t much that he can’t do. Those were the words of Oswaldo Cabrera about Juan Soto after yesterday’s game even though he had a great weekend in Houston himself. Everyone in the Yankees locker room was talking about Soto and […]

Stephen King’s “Rage” should never have gone out of publication. (Op-Ed)

Stephen King’s “Rage” should never have gone out of publication. (Op-Ed)

One of the most successful authors of all time, Stephen King, is happy that his horror novel Rage has been pulled from shelves and will never be printed again. Rage was published by King under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman. Originally titled Getting It On, the psychological thriller was published in 1977. The story follows […]

Alex Murdaugh receives 40 year sentence for financial crimes

Alex Murdaugh receives 40 year sentence for financial crimes

Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh faced another courtroom reckoning on Monday, this time in federal court, where a judge handed down a 40-year prison sentence following his guilty plea to an array of financial crimes.  These charges, including nearly two dozen counts of conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering, stemmed from schemes that federal prosecutors allege saw […]

Arielle Harding

Arielle Harding

Videographer of the Month for April 2024 Instagram Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Arielle Harding is a dedicated freelance videographer with a passion for capturing special moments. Her diverse portfolio includes weddings, major events, interviews, and engaging vlogs. Her work is characterized by a blend of creativity and passion that she brings to each project. […]

Isabela Rangel Grutman

Isabela Rangel Grutman

Female Model of the Month for April 2024 Facebook Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Isabela “Isa” Rangel Grutman is an influential model and influencer from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The 32-year-old got her start in the fashion world as a model in 2008 at 13. Eventually Isabela furthered her interest in fashion when she traveled to […]

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