Golden Village to Close Tiong Bahru Cinema After 32 Years
Golden Village announced that its Tiong Bahru multiplex will shut its doors on 29 March 2026, ending a 32‑year run in the historic neighbourhood. The closure stems from the decision not to renew the cinema’s lease, prompting the company to consolidate operations at its remaining Singapore sites. Nine staff members will be reassigned to other Golden Village locations. Patrons are encouraged to visit nearby GV venues such as Funan, Cineleisure and Grand for future screenings.
My First Thriller: Kaira Rouda
Kaira Rouda, a former marketing vice‑president turned author, pivoted from women’s fiction to psychological suburban suspense with her debut thriller *Best Day Ever*. After a chance meeting with HarperCollins editor Margo Lipschultz, the book became one of three launch titles...
‘BTS: The Return’ Review: Back in the Recording Booth
The Netflix documentary "BTS: The Return," directed by Bao Nguyen, chronicles the South Korean boy band’s comeback after a four‑year mandatory military hiatus. Spanning 1 hour and 31 minutes, the film offers an intimate look at the group’s creative process...
Video: "The Testament of Ann Lee" - Trailer - Hulu
Hulu announced the March 31, 2026 streaming debut of "The Testament of Ann Lee," a period drama directed by award‑winning filmmaker Mona Fastvold. The film stars Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee, the charismatic founder of the Shaker movement, and explores her pursuit...
Muskism by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff Review – How Elon Musk Is Reshaping the World
The new book *Muskism* reframes Elon Musk not as a singular celebrity but as the emblem of a 21st‑century economic system that mirrors Fordism’s mass‑production model while concentrating power in a single tech empire. Slobodian and Tarnoff trace the ideology’s...
I’m a Young Woman, and People Keep Telling Me the Internet Has Ruined My Brain. Is This Helpful? | Isabel...
Isabel Brooks critiques the growing narrative that the internet has singularly ruined young women’s brains, arguing that such doom‑laden rhetoric oversimplifies a complex mental‑health crisis. She points to recent legal rulings against Meta and YouTube, but stresses that passive social‑media...
How a Healthy Mind-Set Influences Longevity
The article highlights how a positive mindset, especially a sense of purpose and feeling that one matters, can extend longevity for older adults. It follows 72‑year‑old former dentist Nan Niland, who found renewed purpose volunteering 15 hours weekly at a...
8 Thriller Books About Housewives Getting Revenge
New York Times columnist Elizabeth Arnott curates a list of eight thriller novels that center on housewives turning to vengeance, highlighting the resurgence of domestic‑revenge narratives. The piece spotlights Gillian Flynn’s *Gone Girl* as the archetype, noting its unreliable‑narrator twist and...
A Film Studio Moved to Montana for Tax Breaks. Will It Benefit the Locals?
Story House, a production company founded by James Brown III and Sean Patrick Higgins, moved its planned studio from Wyoming to Missoula, Montana, to capitalize on the state’s MEDIA Act film‑tax credits. The venture aims to build a multi‑soundstage campus...
Trust By Design: Creating Safe, Secure Experiences
Nonprofit donors increasingly link trust to data security, with 92% favoring organizations that demonstrate clear protection measures. Silent Partner Solutions reports that strong security habits can reduce incidents by 30% and lift donor trust scores by 32%, yet only 28%...
Mid-Century Sofa Beds Are a Safe Bet to Always Look Good — I Spent Hours Whittling Hundreds of Options Down...
The piece positions mid‑century sofa beds as a stylish, space‑saving alternative that feels lightweight rather than bulky. It showcases a hand‑picked list of 20 models, with prices converted to roughly $380‑$6,600, illustrating a broad value range. The author stresses that...
Digital Twins: Science-Led Spas
Luxury hotels and elite wellness centers are adopting digital‑twin technology to turn spa visits into data‑driven health interventions. By profiling biomarkers, genetics and microbiome data, providers can craft continuously refined treatment plans that promise measurable health gains. Pioneering venues such...
Returning Ospreys Avoid Last Season's Love Drama
Returning ospreys CJ7 and male 022 have reunited at Careys Secret Garden, avoiding the love‑triangle that disrupted their nest last year. The pair, the first to breed on England’s south coast in 180 years, raised four chicks in 2024 and...
The Healing Power of Light: How Light Therapy Supports Wellness
Red and near‑infrared light therapy is gaining traction as a non‑invasive wellness tool, leveraging specific wavelengths to stimulate mitochondria and boost cellular ATP production. Clinical‑grade full‑body panels now bring deep‑tissue penetration into homes, promising consistent results for skin health, pain...
What Happens when a Restaurant Wins a Michelin Star? W/ Joké Bakare
In this episode of the Vittles podcast, host Adam Cochlan talks with Joké Bakare, the pioneering chef behind Chishuru, about her historic achievement as the UK's first Black female chef to earn a Michelin star. They explore how the Michelin...
Villas Worthy of the Silver Screen
The Villa Edit curates a boutique portfolio of ultra‑luxury villas across the Greek islands, French Riviera, southern Spain and Mallorca, targeting affluent travelers seeking a cinematic escape. Weekly rates range from €25,500 (≈$27,800) for Villa Pearl in St Tropez to €136,000 (≈$148,000)...
The 9 Pieces Worth Buying From M&S’ New Designer-Looking Drop
Marks & Spencer has launched the “Love That Drop” spring‑summer capsule, a nine‑piece collection aimed at delivering designer‑inspired looks at affordable prices. Every item is priced under £100 (approximately $128), ranging from an olive‑green asymmetric blazer to a Bottega‑style faux‑leather...
With a Salon Set to Skyline Views at Saga, Theory Proves Print Is Alive and Well
Theory staged a high‑profile salon at Saga to unveil Theories Issue II, its second semi‑annual print magazine. The event featured executive chef Charlie Mitchell’s seafood‑forward menu, including a signature dirty rice with caviar and tuna, and a vinyl soundtrack. Industry figure...
TCWD Podcast: Taste Will Save Us From AI
The Culture We Deserve marks its 100th episode by tackling the fallout from the novel *Shy Girl*, which was pulled after author Mia Ballard was accused of using AI in its creation. The discussion highlights how major publisher Hachette struggles to...
Roksanda Concept Store Merges Fashion, Art, Architecture
Stepping inside the new roksandailincic Concept Store reveals a space operating as manifesto. Roksanda has always held dialogue between art and architectural design alongside her clothes, but the true resonance is in the curation: rare furniture by betonbrutlondon, glass sculptures...
Laurids Gallée Debuts Fused Geometry Luminaires at Brussels Gallery Objects With Narratives
Renowned Austrian‑Dutch designer Laurids Gallée debuted his one‑of‑a‑kind Array, Node and System luminaires at Brussels gallery Objects With Narratives, where the show runs through May 24. The resin‑cast fixtures borrow the geometry of satellite dishes and antenna masts, integrating aluminum hardware and...
What Qualities Matter Most in Radio’s Next Generation of Leaders?
Radio Ink surveyed the Top 20 leaders in radio to uncover the traits they deem essential for the next generation of executives. The consensus emphasizes a deep love for radio, strong character, and a blend of creativity, curiosity, and collaboration....
Monet’s Water Lilies Rule the World
Tate announced its 2027 programming, headlined by a blockbuster exhibition titled "Monet: Painting Time" slated to open in February 2028. The show will centre on Claude Monet’s iconic Nymphéas (Water Lilies) series, using the Musée Marmottan Monet’s 1914‑17 "Nymphéas" as...
Modern Agriculture Is Collapsing Under Climate Change. Indigenous Farming Has Answers.
A new study by Charles Darwin University reviewed 49 articles on Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) and highlighted the environmental and non‑market benefits of traditional farming, such as the “three sisters” intercropping system. The research found a stark gap...
The Spontaneous Weekend Trip Isn’t Dying (Yet).
The era of spontaneous weekend flights is waning as airline schedules become less reliable and prices climb, prompting travelers to reassess short‑haul trips. Across Europe and Asia, rising costs and congestion are nudging vacationers toward low‑friction options like trains or...
AI May Have Just Revealed The Rules Of An Ancient Roman Board Game
Scientists used an AI‑driven system called Ludii to decode the rules of a limestone slab from the Roman town of Coriovallum, now Heerlen, Netherlands. By simulating thousands of possible rule sets, the AI identified the artifact as a blocking‑style board...
LPBF Prints Zinc–Silver–Copper Alloys For Biodegradable Implants
Researchers used laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) to 3D‑print zinc‑silver‑copper alloys and demonstrated in‑vitro cytocompatibility, indicating the material could serve as a biodegradable implant. Zinc offers a middle‑ground degradation rate between magnesium and iron, while silver and copper add antimicrobial...
A Few Good Afromen
In this episode of Brad and Mira for the Culture, the hosts dive into pop‑culture gossip, covering the Baldwin family (especially Hilaria Baldwin), Romy Mars’s famous‑parent lineage, the high‑profile Afrofuturist defamation lawsuit, and the surprising world of professional cornhole. Their banter...
Michael Jackson Biopic Pre‑Sales Launch US‑First via Lionsgate
MICHAEEEEELLL, THEY DONT REALLY CARE ABOUT USSSSS True news, general ticket Pre-sales for KING OF POP #MichaelJackson’s music biopic #MICHAEL are officially online. But only through #Lionsgate at US #BoxOffice, since #Universal hasn’t kicked off Pre-sales overseas yet, as they are...
Fitness Industry Misreads Post‑Workout CNS Fatigue
The fitness industry misunderstands post-workout CNS fatigue more than any other physiological concept. Learn how it actually works in this week's free Patreon article. https://t.co/L5B5n6Ltt0
Plasterboard Alternatives for Eco Home Projects – An Expert Shares His Advice
Plasterboard still lines roughly 5% of a new‑build’s embodied carbon and 3% of its cost, making it a major construction component. Its popularity stems from speed of installation and low labour, but disposal is problematic because wet plasterboard releases toxic...
Pick the Right Grass Seed for Year‑Round Lushness
Choose the best type of grass seed to keep your lawn looking lush all year round. https://t.co/wewmib32Zh https://t.co/e68xwUwsKC
Mini Brains Rewire to Balance Digital Pole
🔺 These Mini Brains Just Learned to Solve a Classic Engineering Problem 🧠 In a step toward biological computing, brain organoids rewired their networks as they learned to balance a digital pole on a cart. https://t.co/w2wHDTvIVp https://t.co/h51xTVlR4D
Temperature Gets a New Definition Using a Quantum Device
Physicists have demonstrated a quantum temperature sensor that uses oversized rubidium atoms, offering a direct, calibration‑free definition of the kelvin. Traditional sensors depend on a chain of calibrated devices, each traced back to national institutes like NIST, introducing cumulative uncertainties....
You’re Not the only One Who Feels Anxious After Drinking. Here’s How to Cope
Recent research highlights that alcohol can trigger a “hang‑anxiety” syndrome, marked by brain fog, irritability and regret the morning after drinking. Neurochemically, alcohol spikes dopamine, amplifies GABA, and suppresses glutamate, disrupting sleep and mood regulation. Experts note that reduced REM...
The Sky Today on Thursday, March 26: The Moon Occults Kappa Gem
The Moon will occult the 3.6‑magnitude star Kappa Geminorum on the night of March 26, visible across much of the United States, especially the Midwest, at 11:09 PM CDT (02:09 UTC). The event coincides with Jupiter passing 4° north of the Moon, creating...
5 Small Shifts to Turn Creativity Into a Daily Wellness Practice
Blythe Harris and Mallory May argue that creativity is a muscle‑like practice, not a rare talent. Their new book *Daily Creative* proposes five five‑minute habits that turn creative activity into a daily wellness ritual. By treating creativity as low‑pressure play,...
Kristin Hersh Shares New Song "Sundial" Plus Details of a UK/EU Tour in the Fall
Kristin Hersh has unveiled "Sundial," a shadowy, cello‑rich track that serves as the first glimpse of her 12th solo album, slated for release on Fire Records later this year. The song drops ahead of the opening night of her US...
It's Officially Skirt Season—13 Zara, H&M and COS Styles Perfect to Wear Now and Throughout Summer
Spring 2026 is ushering in a "skirt season," with fast‑fashion powerhouses Zara, H&M and COS leading the charge. The brands have rolled out a wide array of midi, pencil, balloon and lace‑trimmed skirts in cotton, linen and satin, delivering runway‑inspired...
Probiotics Drink Reduces Loose Stools Tendency in Healthy Adults - Study
A randomized, double‑blind trial in Japan found that a daily 100 ml drink containing 10 billion CFU of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v reduced bowel‑movement frequency and days with defecation in healthy adults prone to loose stools. After eight weeks, the probiotic group averaged 6.7...
The Original Ivy Launches Heritage Menu for Pre- and Post-Theatre Dining in Covent Garden
The Original Ivy in Covent Garden has unveiled a Heritage Menu aimed at pre‑ and post‑theatre diners. The menu, available Monday‑Friday, offers two courses for about $36 and three courses for about $44. Dishes range from classic Ivy shepherd’s pie...
Raffles Sentosa Singapore Sets up Spa Within Restored Heritage Site
Raffles Sentosa Singapore has launched the Raffles Sentosa Spa, a luxury wellness center housed in a restored British military barracks on Sentosa island. The spa sits within 100,000 m² of landscaped grounds and features 12 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy pools, a mud...
🏋🏾 The Personal Bottleneck
The post warns that founders and executives often become the very bottleneck that stalls growth, as personal capacity hits its limit. It introduces a self‑assessment framework across three categories—Decision Tax, Control Trap, and Internal OS—rating habits that drain time and...
Living with Harder Questions
The post argues that true spiritual maturity is not about finding neat answers but learning to live with unanswered questions. It cites Rainer Maria Rilke’s advice to love questions like foreign books and frames Lent as a seasonal practice of embracing uncertainty....
Beyond Circulation: Stair Solutions for Small-Footprint Living in Asia
In high‑density Asian cities, architects are reimagining staircases from hidden necessities to multifunctional assets. Taiwanese loft apartments now embed storage, utilities and spatial hierarchy within the stair core, while projects like CH House employ floating treads to keep visual volume...
CRAFT Method Gives 3D Printed Thermoplastics Spatial Control over Crystallinity
Researchers from Sandia, UT Austin, Oregon State, Arizona State, Lawrence Livermore and Savannah River labs unveiled a lithographic 3D‑printing technique, dubbed CRAFT, that uses 365 nm light to regulate crystallinity in poly(cyclooctene) at the voxel level. By varying LED intensity from...
Cinga Samson "Ukuphuthelwa" @ White Cube Gallery, NYC
South African artist Cinga Samson opens his new solo show “Ukuphuthelwa” at White Cube in New York, running through April 18, 2026. The exhibition, whose Xhosa title means “unable to sleep,” treats sleeplessness as a state of heightened spiritual awareness rather than...
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker, the Kansas City‑born alto saxophonist who died at 34, pioneered bebop in the 1940s, reshaping jazz’s harmonic and rhythmic language. The blog spotlights two recent releases: the historic 1953 live concert “Jazz at Massey Hall,” featuring Parker with...
Ferdinand Dölberg at Anton Janizewski, Berlin
Ferdinand Dölberg’s latest Berlin show at Anton Janizewski uses rotating, double‑sided panels housed in narrow cabinets to visualize internal dialogue. Each module flips to reveal a zoomed‑in version of the original image, creating a kinetic, puzzle‑like experience. The exhibition draws...
Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh Review – High-Concept Adultery Fable
Sophie Mackintosh’s new novel *Permanence* departs from her usual politically charged speculative fiction, focusing instead on an allegorical exploration of desire and infidelity. The story follows Clara and Francis, an adulterous couple who slip into a sun‑lit, bourgeois paradise that...