When you hear the word “Adidas,” the first thing that comes to mind might be a pair of Stan Smith Sneakers, or maybe it’s the iconic tracksuit. However, a lot of people tend to forget that Adidas offers an extensive line of men’s fragrances. First and foremost, Adidas cologne for men is inexpensive. In a
Welcome to Today in Books, where we report on literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. I go away for a week and we get both a new online bookstore from RuPaul (didn’t have that one on my publishing bingo card) and a new publishing startup from some industry heavy hitters! If you’re in catch-up
The online community is remembering an inspirational influencer. Leah Smith, a 22-year-old based in Liverpool, England, who documented her battle with stage four bone cancer Ewing’s Sarcoma, died on March 11 at around 11:30 local time, a loved one shared on her TikTok account. “This is a message to anyone that’s followed Leah, or gave
It’s been a big week for 2024 Oscar winners like Robert Downey Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone, but on the opposite side of the spectrum, the Razzies also announced their winners. Shortly after Megan Fox landed two of the not-so-wonderful trophies for her roles in the Expendables 4 and Johnny & Clyde, she
Joe Biden has become the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Sky News’ US partner network NBC News projects. The sitting president is widely expected to face Donald Trump in the election later this year – a re-run of the 2020 vote. This will be the first time since 1956 that two presidents will go head-to-head.
A US court has dismissed a defamation case brought against the Duchess of Sussex by her half-sister. Samantha Markle had taken legal action against Meghan Markle over comments she made to Oprah Winfrey and on her Netflix show, Harry And Meghan. However, she will not be able to refile the case, after Florida judge Charlene
The minister responsible for the UK’s sanctions against Russia has told UK carmakers to check their supply chains after Sky News analysis suggested luxury models were finding their way to Moscow showrooms via ex-Soviet states. Foreign Office minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan told a committee of MPs the report was a prime example of the “whack a
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said alleged comments made about Diane Abbott by a Tory donor were “racist” – but that there should be “space for forgiveness”. Ms Badenoch is the first cabinet minister to use the term to describe Frank Hester’s reported remarks about the former Labour MP, after government ministers including Graham Stuart
Graphic by Danielle CampbellWith stars like Zendaya and Margot Robbie treating big-budget press tours like their personal runways, award shows keep getting scooped when it comes to high fashion. By Annika Lautens Date March 11, 2024 Did anyone else think the 2024 Oscars red carpet was kinda boring? I mean, sure, there were some highlights.
by Regina Avalos, March 1, 2024 (Photo: Freevee) Alex Rider is returning for one more season on Freevee. The streaming service has announced a return date and released photos for the third season, which will wrap up the series. Season two aired on IMDb TV in December 2021. Starring Otto Farrant, Stephen Dillane, Vicky McClure,
A successful fantasy plunges readers into a world that feels removed from the ordinary, while still maintaining a familiarity or unexpected resonance. National Book Award finalist Traci Chee’s Kindling does exactly that as it takes readers into an unknown world ravaged by a war in which “kindlings”—teenage warriors trained since childhood to wield a dangerous
She was part of the gold-winning teams at both the 2012 London Games and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. She also won gold in the gymnastics all-around in 2016, becoming the first African American to do so. Douglas stepped away from the mat after the Rio Games and has become a prominent TV and media fixture.
2023’s The Exorcist: Believer was an attempt to reboot the classic horror franchise in the same way that the Halloween series was revived in order to give it new life. Unfortunately, the demon possession-centric film did not become the major hit that the Michael Meyers-centric series was. However, despite the box office struggles, and the
A minister has refused to say if the Conservatives should return money to one of its biggest donors, after reports Frank Hester said former Labour MP Diane Abbott made him “want to hate all black women”. The allegations about the chief executive of The Phoenix Partnership – who donated £10m to the Tories last year
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression. The brothers were detained on Monday night on charges that date back to between 2012 and 2015. They were handed a European arrest warrant by UK authorities – and an investigation is pending. Andrew and
Wages are rising less than expected and unemployment surprisingly rose, official figures show – but likely not fast enough for interest rates to come down. The rate of unemployment tipped up slightly to 3.9% in January, when it had been forecast by economists to remain at 3.8%. Pay growth has also slowed more quickly than