Beauty trends have shifted over the decades, as have standards. The slim thick body type, made famous by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, ruled for years. However, as the 2020s began, interest in that look faded in popular culture. Now, a growing trend aims to revive the thin body type of ...
A water main burst in Paterson, New Jersey, caused over 70,000 people to be under a boil water advisory for over a week. This not only hindered residents from cooking, cleaning, and using utilities at home, but also various restaurants and other businesses in the area. According to the Associated ...
Out of all the genres populating the video game industry, Visual Novels are some of the most unique. For the uninitiated, Visual Novels are a type of interactive narrative video game, or interactive fiction game that combines text-based storylines and static or partially animated visual images. Despite the genre ...
A fast-food chain that’s been a staple in much of the Southeastern U.S. has recently opened its first location in New York City this week. First founded in 1977, Bojangles is a fast-food restaurant that specializes in Cajun fried chicken. With over 800 restaurants across several southeastern states, Bojangles is ...
There once was a time when trench coats were one of the most popular articles of clothing. After being worn by soldiers in both world wars, trench coats were seen as stylish business attire. In film and television, trench coats became a popular attire for characters in the noir and ...
Plastic surgery has had a large impact on the beauty industry for decades. For years, popular celebrities and the media have promoted plastic surgery as a way to become a better version of oneself or follow the popular beauty standards. While a majority of these drastic surgeries are still quite ...
Global beauty brand Dior has ventured out into the wellness space with the opening of a permanent spa in New York City. The spa aims to give each customer a personal experience with in-depth skincare plans and offerings, including cryotherapy, ultrasonic exfoliation, and microdermabrasion. It’s the latest effort from beauty ...
The Trump administration has dealt a major blow to public media funding in recent days. Popular institutions like the National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) have lost federal funding due to the cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It’s been a long time coming for ...
Abercrombie and Fitch was a brand, similar to Gap, that was near the edge of being forgotten in the past. Once the most popular clothing brand for younger generations in the early 2000s and 2010s, young adults and teens in recent years hardly ever shop there. Thankfully, its latest jeans ...
Artist of the Month for August 2025 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Guilty Bio Jaten Collin Dimsdale aka Teddy Swims, is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Conyers, Georgia, Dimsdale developed an interest in music thanks to his grandfather, who introduced him to soul music at a young ...
Reggaeton Artist of the Month for August 2025 Facebook Tiktok Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Rafael Castillo Torres aka De la Ghetto, is an American rapper and singer. Born in the Bronx, New York, Torres grew up with his grandmother in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at age eight. His ...
Flashback Artist of the Month for August 2025 Facebook X-twitter Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Go Your Own Way Bio Fleetwood Mac is an influential British-American rock band. Formed in late 60s London, the band’s main lineup is comprised of Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie. The band debuted in ...
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