Malcolm McLarens Duck Rock at 40: the album that foretold todays anything-goes pop

 Posted on January 22, 2024  |  12 minutes  |  2391 words  |  Larita Shotwell

‘Malcolm could be very persuasive’ … Malcolm McLaren. Photograph: Victor Watts/Alamy‘Malcolm could be very persuasive’ … Malcolm McLaren. Photograph: Victor Watts/AlamyMalcolm McLarenThe 1983 LP introduced a generation to hip-hop and mashed up style – but by not crediting Black musicians, it was also cultural appropriation. Producer Trevor Horn recalls its creation The story of what may be the most groundbreaking and prescient album of its era begins with a mystery: what on earth did a major record label think they were doing giving Malcolm McLaren £100,000 to make a solo album in the early 80s? [Read More]

What Is Sombr Hair? Sombr Hairstyles & Inspiration

 Posted on January 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  304 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

You've likely seen the sombré hair trend, but didn't know what it was. Perhaps you thought it was a dialled-down ombré, or maybe a masterfully-applied soft balayage – but sombré is very much its own hair colouring technique, favoured by the A-list. Sombré is simply ‘soft ombré’; a highlighting technique that gradually lightens the hair from root to tip, but in a more gradual, ‘naturally sun-kissed-looking’ way than traditional ombré. Balayage on the other hand is the free-hand application of sweeping highlights onto the hair. [Read More]

When Do Battle Rounds Begin?

 Posted on January 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  516 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

NBC’s The Voice Season 24 is in full swing, and we love the season so far. Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, and Niall Horan are officially competing to find the best singer in the competition, and it all starts with the Blind Auditions. We’ve been seriously impressed with the Blind Auditions so far, and after they end, the Battle Rounds begin. So, when do the singers compete in the Battle Rounds? [Read More]

 Posted on January 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  441 words  |  Martina Birk

By Naomi Bartram @naomibartram Here's what happened with Belle and Jamie and what we can expect over the next few episodes... As the 'Who Killed Graham?' saga heats up on Emmerdale, Jamie Tate’s whereabouts on the night of the attack was seemingly confirmed. Last night, it was revealed he had spent the night with Belle Dingle, meaning she cheated on boyfriend Ellis Chapman. But what happened and what does this mean for the pair? [Read More]

10 Things You Didn't Know About SZA

 Posted on January 21, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  944 words  |  Aldo Pusey

SZA has been one of the most relevant names in the music scene since releasing 'SOS' back in December. Best known for off-the-wall vocal range and tantalizing R&B grooves, she certainly didn't live the traditional background that many other artists followed to success. If anything, her upbringing is proof that their isn't one roadmap to success. Here are 10 facts about SZA's past that may surprise you. She was the First Female on the TDE Roster Any self-proclaimed hip-hop head will know about Top Dog Entertainment. [Read More]

Did Addison Rae Go to College?

 Posted on January 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  607 words  |  Martina Birk

Celebrity Addison Rae is one of the biggest TikTok celebrities working today — did the young star ever go to college? Published on April 3, 2021 2 min read Addison Rae is a social media influencer and one of TikTok’s most popular celebrities, who is well known among pop culture fans for her friendship with Kourtney Kardashian. Rae first rose to prominence in 2019, and unlike many other young TikTok stars, she has been able to parlay her fame into a series of successful business opportunities. [Read More]

Live Sessions: Ivan Cornejo

 Posted on January 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  42 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Ivan Cornejo

Ivan Cornejo is a singer and songwriter of Regional Mexican Music from Riverside, California. Alma Vacía, his 2021 debut album, was released by Manzana Records in August, just two months after his 17th birthday.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the artist

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Mary Lou Retton Net Worth 2023: What Is The Famed Gymnast Worth?

 Posted on January 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  447 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Emerging from the modest town of Fairmont, West Virginia, Mary Lou Retton leapt, quite literally, into the hearts of millions. Her meteoric rise as a gymnast is a testament to the combination of natural talent, tireless dedication, and an unbreakable spirit. As she carved her niche in the world of gymnastics, she also amassed an impressive net worth, clocking in at $8 million in 2023, as reported by Fresherslive. Career Highlights & Accolades LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 1984: Mary Lou Retton of the USA (center) and teammates wave to the crowd following a medal ceremony. [Read More]

Petr Pavlensky: why I nailed my scrotum to Red Square

 Posted on January 21, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1603 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Performance artHe has wrapped himself in barbed wire, sewn his lips shut and caused the world to wince with his now-infamous stunt in Moscow. As the Russian authorities circle around Petr Pavlensky, the protest artist explains why he's not afraidOn a snowless but chilly afternoon early in the Moscow winter, a 29-year-old man with a gaunt, emaciated face stepped on to the vast expanse of Red Square. He made his way to a spot on the cobblestones not far from the marble mausoleum housing the waxy corpse of Vladimir Lenin, and began to undress. [Read More]