Official Trailer for 'Mile End Kicks' - Barbie Ferreira Heads to Montreal
Sumerian released the first official trailer for Chandler Levack’s sophomore feature, Mile End Kicks, a Canadian coming‑of‑age comedy set in Montreal’s 2011 indie‑music scene. The film stars Barbie Ferreira as Grace Pine, a Toronto music critic who moves to Quebec, falls for two members of the same band, and navigates self‑discovery amid loft parties and rent woes. After premiering at TIFF in 2025, the movie is slated for a limited U.S. theatrical rollout on April 17, 2026. Levack follows her acclaimed debut I Like Movies with this romance‑driven sequel.
Works by Es Devlin, Brian Eno, and Nan Goldin to Be Auctioned to Support Palestinian Aid
A London auction featuring works by Es Devlin, Brian Eno, Nan Goldin and other prominent artists will run from March 26 to April 9, with proceeds earmarked for the Together For Palestine Fund. Organized by Choose Love, Gideon Berger Studio, Hope 93 Gallery and dealer Zayna Al‑Saleh, the sale follows a 2025 benefit...
Hailey Bieber Rewears Rare ’90s Designer Bag for Date Night With Justin
Hailey Bieber stepped out for a dinner with Justin Bieber wearing a vintage Chanel evening bag from the 1990s, sourced from Paris boutique Vintage Marché. The bag, first shown in October, anchored a minimalist outfit featuring a glossy leather pencil...
Here’s When It Actually Makes Sense to Go on Ozempic for Weight Loss, According to Experts
Ozempic (semaglutide) is FDA‑approved for type‑2 diabetes but has become a popular off‑label weight‑loss drug, prompting shortages and easy online access for paying patients. Experts stress it should be reserved for individuals with diabetes or obesity who have failed diet...
New $8M Funding Enables Aging Biomarker Trials
A much needed effort that @Danbelsky and I have now been funded for to support the FAST initiative ($8 million over 18 months): https://t.co/aZsaZuEpoo The goal of this is to provide a set of biomarkers that will tell a person if...
Seeing Your Future in Detail Fuels Unstoppable Motivation
Visualisation sounds like nonsense until you realise what it actually does. When you picture a future moment in extreme detail, what it smells like, what people say, how you feel, your brain starts connecting the dots on how to get there...
This Historian Dug up the Hidden History of 'Amateur' Blackface in America
Historian Rhae Lynn Barnes uncovered a concealed trove of blackface material after a Library of Congress librarian admitted hiding books for fear of KKK misuse. Her new book, Darkology, reveals how amateur minstrel shows proliferated in the 19th‑century United States, even receiving...
Eye in the Sky
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), often dubbed the Eye of God or Eye of Sauron, is a striking planetary nebula located about 650 light‑years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius. It represents the final evolutionary stage of a Sun‑like star that...
Debunking Electrolyte, Gel, and Dehydration Myths
Do electrolytes make you cramp? Do you need gels during a half-marathon? How much dehydration impairs performance? I tackle fueling and hydration myths and reality on my new YouTube Video. Link below:
Dublin Film Festival 2026: Hello Betty | Review
"Hello Betty" dramatizes the birth of Switzerland’s iconic Betty Bossi brand through the eyes of Emmi Creola, a copywriter battling male‑dominated workplaces and a demanding home life. As Emmi rallies allies—from a rebellious manager to an Italian restaurateur’s wife—her concept...
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‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Cherien Dabis’ Drama of Palestinian Origin and Struggle Is a Generational Touchstone [A]
Cherien Dabis’ third feature, *All That’s Left of You*, has been shortlisted as Jordan’s 2026 Oscar submission for Best International Feature. The film follows a single Palestinian family from the 1948 Nakba through the 1988 First Intifada to present‑day occupation,...
Can You Really Surf a Tsunami? Ridge Lenny Confronts the Idea (Video)
Ridge Lenny examines whether tsunamis can be surfed, contrasting the non‑surfable tidal surge from the 8.8‑magnitude Kamchatka quake with the brief, breaking wave generated by the 2011 Japan tsunami. He explains the physics that sometimes allow a tsunami to form...
Close Encounters: The Paintings of David Rice
David Rice, a Colorado‑born painter, captures Pacific Northwest wildlife by merging field photography with layered oil techniques. His canvases feature animals draped in vibrant fabrics against faded wallpaper, granting them a regal, almost humanized aura without full anthropomorphism. By juxtaposing...
Texas Tornados Member, Tex-Mex Music Legend Augie Meyers Dies
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old Tex‑Mex music icon and key member of the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Grammy‑winning Texas Tornados, died in his sleep on March 7, 2026. Renowned for his Vox organ and accordion work, he helped define the psychedelic‑rock‑country fusion...
AK Monthly Recap: February 2026
In February 2026 Adventurous Kate documented a low‑key month in Prague, highlighted by her cat Lewis finally choosing her lap and her first taste of non‑alcoholic beer at a traditional Czech zabijačka. She explored Hradec Králové, visited the Museum of Communism,...
Target Debuts Free People Intimates Assortment
Target announced the launch of Free People’s intimates line, Intimately FP, in select stores and online, offering a 42‑style assortment priced under $48. The collection includes exclusive bralettes, underwear and seasonal colourways aimed at Gen Z shoppers. The move follows Target’s 2026...
Execution Mode
Norbert Holtkamp, appointed Fermilab director in December 2025, has set a clear mandate to deliver the DUNE experiment and uphold the lab’s legacy of bold, large‑scale science. He highlighted a $5 billion investment over the next decade and outlined a three‑point...
Why You Need to Watch 'Top Chef' Tonight
The blog spotlights the upcoming premiere of Top Chef Season 23, set to air on March 9 and filmed in the Carolinas. It recounts a recent gathering at New York’s James Beard House, where judges Kristen Kish, Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio...
Nathan Fillion Teases New Firefly Project
Nathan Fillion, alongside Alan Tudyk, sparked fresh Firefly speculation by posting cryptic Instagram videos featuring former cast members. The posts, shared on the joint account "Once We Were Spacemen," hint at a major announcement slated for March 15, 2026. While...
The Past Wasn't Golden: Preindustrial Life Was Brutal
The Grim Truth About the “Good Old Days” by Chelsea Follett @chellivia (one of the best essays debunking pristine antiquity). "A popular saying holds that “the past is a foreign country,” and based on recorded accounts, it is not one...
Greg Greeley, Former Amazon Executive, to Lead Simon & Schuster
Greg Greeley, former head of Amazon's books and media division, has been named chief executive of Simon & Schuster, taking over from Jonathan Karp. The appointment follows KKR's $1.62 billion acquisition of the publisher after an antitrust court blocked a sale to...
Anna’s Archive Accused of Supplying Pirated Content to AI Firms
"Anna’s Archive is actively advertising that it will provide high speed access to—and indeed has already supplied stolen works of authorship to—developers of large language model AI systems and data brokers." Uuuuuuuugh https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/copyright/article/99880-publishers-charge-anna-s-archive-with-copyright-infringement.html
Get Your Hands Dirty: No Shortcut to Success
Sometimes you can't outsmart doing the actual work. The only way through the mud is to get your hands dirty.
Frailty Sets in Far Earlier than You’d Expect, but You Can Reverse It
New research reveals frailty can begin decades before old age, with many people in their 30s and 40s already in a pre‑frail state. Around 10 % of those in their 50s show early signs, rising to about half of individuals in...
Track Premiere: Sura’sura – ‘Atomic Phalanx’
Sri Lankan extreme‑metal collective Sura’sura released its debut EP "Warfare Metal" on March 29 through the Virūpi label, with the track "Atomic Phalanx" premiering exclusively on Decibel. The band remains anonymous, offering music only via Bandcamp and limited physical copies....
A Daily Multivitamin May Slightly Slow Rates of Ageing
Researchers conducted a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial with 1,000 participants averaging 70 years old, giving half a daily multivitamin (Centrum Silver) and the other half a placebo. After two years, analysis of five epigenetic aging clocks indicated the supplement group aged...
Saying No May Hurt, But Self‑Honor Endures
A gentle reminder for my sisterfriends... You were not put here to make everyone comfortable at your own expense. The discomfort of saying no is temporary. Learning to honor yourself is worth every awkward moment it takes to get there.
Xprize Founder Peter Diamandis Launches New Contest to Manifest a New ‘Star Trek’
Peter Diamandis, founder of XPRIZE, announced a $3.5 million Future Vision XPRIZE aimed at encouraging optimistic science‑fiction storytelling. The contest, backed by Rod Roddenberry, Marc Benioff, Cathie Wood, Google and other high‑profile donors, will award a $2.5 million production fund to the grand‑prize winner. Submissions consist...
Vans Taps SZA, Travis Barker, Hayley Williams and More for Spring 2026 Campaign
Vans is launching its spring 2026 “Off the Wall” campaign to mark the 60th anniversary of the Authentic sneaker. The global effort features musicians and athletes such as SZA, Travis Barker, Hayley Williams, Franz Lyons, Lizzie Armanto and T‑Funk, photographed by Rosie Marks. New colorways of...
See Inside a Fashion Designer’s 43,000-Square-Foot Venetian Palazzo
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who retired from fashion in 2024, purchased a 43,000‑square‑foot 15th‑century palazzo in Venice in 2025. The historic building, held by a single family for over four centuries, will be transformed into an arts foundation and...
Aging Outlaws With Aching Joints: Robin and Marian at 50
Robin and Marian (1970) reunites Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn as aging outlaws confronting love and mortality after two decades apart. The film blends gritty action, humor, and melancholy, highlighting the physical toll of battle on veteran heroes. Connery delivers...
Accent Walls in This NYC Apartment Saved It From Being a “Stark White Shoebox”
Photographer Kate McReynolds turned a stark, all‑white Upper East Side apartment into a colorful, textured home using peel‑and‑stick wallpaper and budget‑friendly décor. The 850‑sq‑ft, two‑bedroom unit now features a living‑room accent wall, fringe chairs, and vintage‑style floor tiles sourced from major...
Can You Apply Kaizen at Home?
The article argues that Kaizen, traditionally a workplace continuous‑improvement methodology, can be effectively applied to household routines. It offers concrete examples such as hanging towels horizontally to halve drying time and reorganizing a fridge to eliminate inventory waste. The author...
Thinking Of AI Art — You Have To Think Of It As Its Own Art Form
Filmmaker Harmony Korine, famed for Gummo and Spring Breakers, is now championing AI‑generated immersive art. Through a partnership with generative‑AI startup Runway, his studio EDGLRD produced a trippy short set in Miami’s Design District, debuting at Art Basel. Korine describes...
Dazed Club Photographers and Artists Who Have Been on Our Radar Lately
Dazed Club’s March 2026 radar highlights photographer Courteney Frisby, showcasing a 14‑image gallery that blends digital collage, portraiture, and cultural commentary. The feature positions Frisby among a curated roster of emerging visual artists gaining visibility on the platform. Dazed provides...
Single Workout Sparks Brain Ripples in Humans
Researchers at the University of Iowa recorded intracranial EEG from 14 participants before and after a 20‑minute stationary‑bike workout, finding a rapid increase in high‑frequency hippocampal ripples that spread to cortical regions involved in learning. This is the first direct...
‘Dracula: Rise of the Vampire’ Due Digitally March 10 From BayView
BayView Entertainment announced the digital release of the horror‑black comedy "Dracula: Rise of the Vampire" on March 10. The film follows disgraced detective Gabriel Lee as he teams with his former partner to stop a satanic cult that massacres a...
Without Superstars, Hit Formulas or Hiking Ticket Prices, a Tamil Rural Comedy Enters Rs 50 Crore Club
Tamil rural comedy *Thaai Kizhavi* entered the Rs 50 crore club within 11 days, reaching Rs 51 crore worldwide despite lacking a male superstar. The film, led by veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar, opened with a modest Rs 2.65 crore net and sustained weekend spikes of Rs 5‑6 crore, while...
This Exhibition Explores the Spellbinding Quality of Everyday Life
The "Spellbound" exhibition, curated by Jennifer Higgie from the Firestorm Foundation, opens in Stockholm to examine the uncanny allure of everyday moments. Drawing from a collection that includes iconic works by Cindy Sherman and Barbara Kruger, the show weaves mythic...
Use Calm Pause Technique to De‑escalate ADHD Meltdowns
A child psychologist trick: What to do when an ADHD child melts down over small things?
Each Child Reshapes, Heals, Then Humbles You
The first baby changes you. The second baby heals you. The third baby humbles the f*ck out of you.
Àlex Lora's The Fissure Is in Post-Production - Production / Funding - Spain/Belgium
Spanish‑Belgian co‑production *The Fissure* by director Àlex Lora has entered post‑production after shooting in Barcelona last autumn. The drama follows young Pol Khaled and intertwines the 2017 Barcelona‑Cambrils terrorist attacks, the complexities of migration, and the Catalan independence referendum. Featuring...
Regular Bloodwork Is Essential, Even Without Symptoms
A while back I encouraged folks on twitter to get bloodwork 2x a year. A doctor friend of mine started arguing with me. "No need for this. If there are no symptoms, why look for problems?" I asked him when the last time...
The Bride Token Dips to $7M, 90%
#TheBride actual comes in LOWER at $7M Next weekend’s drop might be -90% 💀 https://t.co/BT99WFkYc7
Short‑lived Pollutant Cuts Need Carbon Removal to Offset CO₂
There has been a lot of recent interest by companies in mitigating short-lived climate "super-pollutants" like methane and refrigerants. This can have a strong short-term climate impact, but to credibly counterbalance CO2 emissions requires combining them with durable carbon removal.
Inactivity Kills 5 Million Annually; Policies Remain Unimplemented
5 million deaths a year globally are attributed to lack of physical activity. Many countries have set policies to promote physical activity but never implemented them. No improvement in >20 years! 3 new papers @NatureMedicine @NatureHealthJnl https://t.co/Nvl1AhTz2h https://t.co/hGneBJTJBO https://t.co/g94vzx3Ydu
Sony Pictures Classics Appoints New VP, Bids Farewell to Veteran
Sony Pictures Classics Hires John Z. Shahinian as Vice President of Sales; Tom Prassis Retiring After 29 Years (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/EE3zhBehvp via @variety
Charlie Puth Goes Live on Apple Music to Debut “Home”
Catching up with Charlie Puth live on @AppleMusic radio in 10 mins to chat new track Home. Tap in
Choose What Matters: COD Decision Framework Boosts Progress
Most of us were trained to grind. Very few were taught how to decide. COD is your decision framework: ✔ What gets captured ✔ What gets scheduled ✔ What gets ignored Less guilt. More progress. Master Collect, Organise, Do for FREE. https://t.co/edEGsruY96 https://t.co/Ov1xW8eM3P
Multivitamin Modestly Slows Epigenetic Aging; Cocoa Doesn’t
Just published @NatureMedicine A daily multivitamin (MVM) slowed epigenetic aging in a randomized trial after 2 years; effect was small (~2 months) and not seen with cocoa extract supplement (vitamin was Centrum Silver) https://t.co/snOMNsTzW7 https://t.co/a6MhMuRhJb