Bakar: Nobodys Home review a spectacularly strong sense of place
Kitty Empire's artist of the weekMusicReview(Black Butter)
The singer-songwriter’s eloquent if uneven debut album is stamped with the sounds of north London – Winehouse, Blur – where he grew up
When the up-and-coming north London singer Bakar broke through in 2019, it was with a charming retro love song, Hell N Back. Breezy, brass-laden but sprinkled with enough drug references to maintain a respectable edge, Hell N Back channelled the vintage multicultural London sass of a young Lily Allen; its horns and overindulgence spoke of a love for Amy Winehouse.
Frank Avellino: Sued By Nantucket Neighbors
Updated Redeem now One of Bernie Madoff’s oldest fund raisers, Frank Avellino, has been sued in a Nantucket court for allegedly investing—and, of course, losing—more than $1 million in Madoff’s Ponzi scheme.
It’s the second lawsuit in Nantucket against Avellino, who has a reputation on the New England island as being one of its most charitable residents. It’s hard to find a cause popular on the island that Avellino wasn’t giving to, according to residents.
Off-White x Air Jordan 11 Custom Sneaker Surfaces
The last time we checked in on well known sneaker customizer Jack The Ripper, he had crafted an exclusive "Cactus Jack" Air Jordan 3, borrowing details from some of Travis Scott's recent Air Jordan collabs.
For his latest project, Jack The Ripper applied Virgil Abloh's familiar Off-White detailing to the iconic Air Jordan 11.
Off-White x Air Jordan 11/@J.TheRipperThe special edition customs consist of the deconstructed look that has become synonymous with Off-White and Nike's "
The Best Blotting Paper For Oily Skin
Oily T-zone – you are our beauty nemesis. We do love a dewy makeup situation and we have an actual problem when it comes to buying too many highlighters, but actual shiny face is not a good look.
But how to deal with it? Having a tailored skincare regime for oily skin types is a must. But once you have that bit sorted, if you’re still seeing shine within a couple of hours of applying your makeup, don’t be tempted to load up with too much pressed powder – you’ll end up with a cakey, uneven base.
Why Michelle and Barack Obama Didn't Have More Kids
Michelle and Barack Obama are the proud parents of two stunning daughters: Malia and Sasha. But you would think that they’d have a larger brood than that, considering how great they are with children.
When the Obamas aren’t snapping photographs with kids, they’re likely dancing with them or raving about how much they adore them. So, why didn’t they have more?
The Obamas had issues getting pregnant In her best-selling memoir, Becoming (2018), Michelle revealed that she experienced infertility and miscarriage issues.
Porn Star Jessica Jaymes Dead at 40
Gallery Launch Gallery Remembering JESSICA JAYMES Launch Gallery Gallery Getty Jessica Jaymes -- the porn star best known for becoming Hustler's first contract model to become a member of the AVN Hall of Fame -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a friend went to check on Jessica Tuesday afternoon in her San Fernando Valley home because he hadn't heard from her in a while.
"Love & Hip Hop" Cast Member Sidney Starr Contemplates Sex Change
Sidney Starr joined the cast of "Love & Hip Hop" with overt confidence. Her comfort in her sexuality does not completely erase the struggles she is facing as a transgender woman in the music industry. In a deleted scene from the reality television show's most recent episode, Starr sits down with her mother to discuss some of her challenges. A surgeon also addressed the reality television star's concerns about the gender reassignment surgery and informed her of the operation's risks.
5 Reverse Poems That Will Blow Your Mind
No way hozay! These insightful passages can be read from top to bottom or from bottom to top - each with two completely different meanings. Check them out...
Get ready to have your mind blown!
Poetry can often have a powerful message but that's doubly true of reverse poems.
In case you didn't know, a reverse poem is a passage which can be read from top to bottom or bottom to top.
Charles Nelson Reilly Was Always Game
Tony-winner Charles Nelson Reilly has passed away at the age of 76. His acting and directing successes were overshadowed for many by his regular appearances as an outsized personality on TV game shows.
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Is Kevin Durant Dating Rhyne Howard? WNBAs 23YO Star Shares an Adorable PictureWith the Slim Rea
Kevin Durant has a lot to show for his 16 years in the NBA. 2x NBA champion, 2x NBA Finals MVP, 13x NBA All-Star and the list goes on. This is just in the basketball sphere. The man has also dabbled in business ventures and invested in a lot of companies. The most prominent, though, would be 35V and Boardroom, with his longtime associate and friend Rich Kleiman.
Among all these, KD is careful to keep his personal affairs out of the media’s eyes.