Singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan publicly defended fellow artist Chappell Roan after she filmed several intrusive photographers in Paris. Roan’s video, which showed her demanding the photographers leave, went viral and sparked debate over celebrity privacy. Kahan reposted a Billboard headline and posted a video denouncing the photographers as “scummy, manipulative, parasitic.” He also warned fans that many of those approaching artists are scalpers, not genuine supporters, while promoting his forthcoming album The Great Divide, due April 24.

"Every time you level up in your career, you enter a ‘new room.’ You're suddenly surrounded by people who seem more experienced, more polished, more certain. Your brain then makes a critical mistake: it compares your inside with everyone else's outside." That's from...

Oklou delivered a cello‑driven rendition of Plain White T’s "Hey There Delilah" on Triple J’s Like a Version, swapping guitar for cello after deciding not to cut her nails. The performance taps into her teenage memories and showcases a skill...
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"What won't you build?" has always been the most important question. Knowing what you'll say no to is always more useful than knowing what you'll say yes to. This is true with most everything. Who won't you hire? Which company or client...

The article argues that most people never truly know themselves despite constant self‑observation. It outlines five practical cues—behaviour when unobserved, disproportionate hurts, hidden envy, moments of aliveness, and recurring patterns—to spark deeper self‑awareness. By paying attention to these signals, readers...

Kacey Musgraves has begun teasing her next record, likely titled "Middle of Nowhere," with billboard campaigns and a lyrical Instagram snippet. The lead single, "Dry Spell," is scheduled for release on March 11, promising the first glimpse of the new...
Using the sauna after aerobic exercise improves VO₂ max more than training alone. People who performed 30 minutes of cycling and then sat in a sauna for ~15 minutes afterward saw greater gains in their VO₂ max after 8 weeks of...

I'm experimenting with 5-MeO-DMT because it may be most underrated longevity molecule no one is talking about. + Accelerated neurogenesis: a single dose more than doubled brain cell proliferation and neuronal regeneration in the hippocampus within 12 hours, alongside measurable...

Defenders of Wildlife released its 2025 Conservation Report Card evaluating the 119th Congress’s votes on federal wildlife protections. The report flags a House vote that removed Endangered Species Act safeguards for the longfin smelt and gray wolf, and a Senate...
Crocs opened its first full‑price UK mainline store on 20 March at Westfield Stratford City, a 1,496 sq ft space showcasing the brand’s complete adult and kids range, Jibbitz charms, and a Lego partnership. The launch is a cornerstone of Crocs’ 2026 retail...

A viral Afro‑soul cover of Stromae’s 2013 hit *Papaoutai* has racked up nearly 80 million Spotify streams, yet it was created using generative AI. The track’s authorship is attributed to a Swedish musician, an unverified collaborator, and an indie label, none...

I've been working on this massive project quietly for almost two years, and I'm SO excited to finally share it. 🎉 I wrote a book with the creator of QueryTracker, the #1 tool writers use to research and track agent submissions. If...

Study shows nearly half of weight loss participants reduced alcohol use after starting anti-obesity medication (GLP-1 agonists, metformin, naltrexone). https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2827069 https://www.gatlan.com/ @GatlanHealth
Bruce Hornsby has unveiled the second single “Ecstatic” from his forthcoming album Indigo Park, slated for release on April 3. The track, inspired by the chant‑filled atmosphere of AAU basketball games, features a music video filmed on the LSU campus with...

Energy and Exercise I've been writing about this a lot since the start of the year. Here's a snapshot from Bek's recent bike test from Elias' lab in Helsinki Don't get wrapped up in the exact numbers - it's the concept I...
Sanné Mestrom’s interactive installation "The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Her Parts" ran at the National Gallery of Australia from May to September 2025, inviting visitors to touch, climb and build with art. The tactile elements consistently held...
Turner Classic Movies announced its 17th Annual Classic Film Festival, running April 30‑May 3, 2026, under the theme “The World Comes to Hollywood.” The opening night gala will screen *Barefoot in the Park* with Jane Fonda introducing a tribute to the late Robert Redford. The...

Surf Festival will debut on Croatia’s Krk island from June 25‑28, 2026, featuring a blend of DJ sets and live performances. The latest lineup adds Brazilian act OMOLOKO, Jumbi co‑founder Bradley Zero, acclaimed producer Leon Vynehall, NTS host Flo Dill,...
Angelo Madsen’s 2025 documentary *A Body to Live In* chronicles the life of Roland Loomis, better known as Fakir Musafar, the self‑styled “Modern Primitive” who pioneered contemporary body‑modification and ritualized pain. The film weaves archival footage, Musafar’s own photography, and interviews...

TCM’s 2026 Classic Film Festival opens on April 30 with a gala tribute led by Jane Fonda honoring her late co‑star Robert Redford before screening their 1967 rom‑com “Barefoot in the Park.” The event also recognizes Barbara Hershey, songwriter Paul Williams and film‑programmer...
Michael Joo’s retrospective "Sweat Models 1991–2026" opened at Space ZeroOne, centering on the installation Concatenations built from a century of New York baking trays and archival ephemera. The show revisits his early biology‑infused practice while confronting a recent mishap in...

A joint VLA‑MeerKAT campaign conducted a 33‑day, broadband radio survey of the hycean exoplanet K2‑18 b, covering 544 MHz to 9.8 GHz. After filtering over 20 million detections, the team found no narrowband technosignatures, marking the most extensive search of its kind for this...

The UK Society of Authors (SoA) has unveiled a “Human Authored” logo that publishers can display on the back cover to certify that a book was written by a human rather than AI. The scheme, announced at the London Book...

Big Thief has unveiled the second leg of its “Somersault Slide 360” tour, covering Europe in spring and North America in late summer and fall 2026. The European segment features sold‑out shows in major cities such as Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris,...

Genetic risk scores, which condense millions of DNA variants into a single health probability, can be reverse‑engineered to approximate the underlying genotype. Researchers show that mathematical techniques using reference panels can reconstruct DNA from these scores, exposing private health information....
An anonymous veteran producer disclosed their Oscar ballot, showing overwhelming support for Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which received votes in nearly every category. The voter cast early ballots to sidestep the sway of SAG, PGA and media buzz, and highlighted the Academy’s...

Riz Ahmed, Oscar‑winning actor and musician, has been named guest curator for WePresent, joining a roster that includes Marina Abramović and Solange Knowles. His curatorial agenda is built around a manifesto that asks creators to "stretch themselves" and "stretch culture"...
Universal Pictures is developing a feature‑length biopic about rock icons Bon Jovi, with frontman Jon Bon Jovi granting access to the band’s extensive music catalog. Screenwriter Cody Brotter, known for the Black List script “Drudge,” is attached, while producers Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra will helm...

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A child psychologist trick: what to do when an ADHD child refuses to start homework

Crespi Drum Syndicate, the Miami duo of Jonathan Trujillo and Pablo Arrangoiz, have dropped their new album "Colada Talk" on the independent Cinnamon Disc label. The record fuses a junk‑yard percussion aesthetic with avant‑funk, early no‑wave references and subtle Latin...

Kathryn Hahn has officially confirmed her role as Mother Gothel in Disney's upcoming live‑action Tangled remake, a casting choice that fans have already dubbed "perfect." The announcement follows earlier speculation that Scarlett Johansson might have taken the part, but scheduling...
This is getting a lot of pub. Let's explain why the NYT bestseller is confusing... The NYT list tracks 1 week of sales (and it's subjective not entirely based on sales data.) What it takes to make that list varies based...

70 degrees in nyc means happy official start of blue oxford shirt and white jeans season to all who celebrate https://t.co/5LNrt4F5OI
Baukjen founder Baukjen de Swaan Arons details the premium womenswear label’s push into the United States and Europe while maintaining a sustainable growth model. She outlines the operational hurdles of scaling production, supply‑chain transparency, and brand positioning in new markets. The diary...
I always enjoy when someone calls out marketing problems because it's STILL taboo in Hollywood to discuss how bad marketing was/is and how much they get wrong. So many people just repeat the generic stuff about well they tried. Did...

Fear Of God FW26—fantastic I think it’d look objectively bad on me but the butter yellow Arctic jacket is sensational Would wear the entire first look tho https://t.co/yWs9HTgmZg

Super Sometimes announced their second full‑length album, “Show The World What’s Underneath,” slated for release on May 15 through Pure Noise Records. The record follows last year’s “From Now And Then” and is supported by the lead single “Afterthought,” which...
I was explaining to my kids about inflation (no one enjoyed the conversation, not even me) and I told them that I used to buy hamburgers from this one place near my high school for 29 cents. “32 cents after...
Matt Palka releases "Gypsy Queen," the second single from his album 'Moment In The Sun', out June 19. The track tells a true story of unexpected love, pedal steel, and a cross-country drive. https://t.co/o5d7KOdxzn

Bell Media’s streaming platform Crave has commissioned a second season of the fashion competition *Project Runway Canada*. Produced with Fremantle and Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Fashion, the series will return with host and judge Coco Rocha, alongside judges Jeanne...
Kenny Chesney receives the inaugural Ocean Legacy Award at Tortuga Music Festival on April 12, marking his sixth headline appearance at the festival he helped launch in 2013. https://t.co/N0LhMuoptn

Jennie, a professor in the Burned Haystack community, shares a living document of book recommendations that leans heavily toward feminist literature. The list, updated continuously, includes titles ranging from mainstream bestsellers like "Gone Girl" to emerging voices such as "The...

The article showcases 43 inventive room‑divider concepts that reshape interiors without major construction. Designers highlight solutions ranging from draped fabrics and glass‑steel partitions to stair‑integrated zones and oversized headboards. Each idea balances privacy, light flow, and aesthetic cohesion, often repurposing...

Anonymous British artist James McQueen has opened his latest solo exhibition, “A Beautiful Waste of Time,” at London’s Halcyon Gallery. The show features a new series of paintings that rework vintage paperback covers, employing dense, sanded layers of paint to evoke...
Greensky Bluegrass announced a 2026 summer tour adding 13 new headline dates across North America, running from June 3 in Toronto to August 27 in Grand Rapids. The itinerary also includes festival appearances at Telluride Bluegrass, All Good Now, 4848,...
SpaceX announced on March 7 that it is targeting early April for the 12th Starship/Superheavy orbital test flight. Booster 19, the first Block 3 Superheavy prototype, has been rolled to Pad 2 and is undergoing fueling‑system checks, ambient pressure tests, and static‑fire rehearsals with...
London shoegazers Whitelands play their first ever US shows at SXSW this week, performing five dates across Austin in support of their acclaimed second album 'Sunlight Echoes'. https://t.co/YC95uVbYvS

Infiniti is fast‑tracking a performance‑focused QX80 Red Sport SUV, slated for U.S. dealer delivery by next spring with roughly 600 horsepower. The limited‑run model will carry a 10 percent price premium and an annual production target of 600 units, reviving the...