Day: September 18, 2025

This Is Why Drum ‘n’ Bass Still Rules the Soundscape

This Is Why Drum ‘n’ Bass Still Rules the Soundscape

It started as a raw, relentless heartbeat in the United Kingdom (UK) underground, a new sound born from the ashes of rave and jungle. By the early 1990s, drum ‘n’ bass emerged, defined by its dizzying breakbeats and sub-shaking basslines. More than just music, it was a cultural force that defined a generation and, against […]

There Needs To Be More Makeup Collaborations With Wrestling

​Earlier this summer, WWE partnered with global makeup brand Maybelline New York, marking its first venture into cosmetics. This move is significant for wrestling, traditionally seen as male-dominated, and shows that the industry is open to new and diverse collaborations. ​Maybelline aims for this partnership to redefine norms in wrestling, highlighting that makeup has long […]

What These Characters Taught Me About Loving People Who Don’t Love Themselves

Some of the most impactful characters on television aren’t the heroes or the chosen ones. They’re the ones who break your heart because they don’t know how to love themselves, no matter how deeply they’re loved by others. Watching Fiona Gallagher in “Shameless,” Dean Winchester in “Supernatural,” and Damon Salvatore in “The Vampire Diaries” taught me […]

The Unfiltered Playa: When Reality Hits the Desert

The Unfiltered Playa: When Reality Hits the Desert

For years, the legend of Burning Man has been built on a foundation of art, radical self-reliance, and a “leave no trace” ethos. It promises a temporary utopia, a vibrant escape from the mundane and often harsh realities of the outside world. But this year, the desert had other plans. Extreme weather, a surprise birth […]

Ben Breaks Silence on Departure from Ben and Jerry’s Company

Ben Breaks Silence on Departure from Ben and Jerry’s Company

The news came not in an official press release but in a solemn message posted by Ben Cohen on social media: Jerry Greenfield, his lifelong friend and co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, was stepping down after 47 years. The reason, according to Greenfield’s letter, was heartbreakingly simple yet deeply complicated: […]

Same Player, Different Jersey– Better Results

Sometimes in the NFL, it’s not about changing the player — it’s about changing the environment. A prime example of this is the resurgence of Daniel Jones with the Indianapolis Colts. After years of inconsistency and unmet expectations with the New York Giants, Jones was released from the team in November 2024. It was a […]

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