
Shirley Hockridge, now 91, still rides weekly with her local Thursday Club in Northamptonshire. She earned a podium place in the 1957 women’s Tour de France, one of the sport’s earliest multi‑stage events for women. After raising a family and coping with her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, she attributes her continued cycling to the support of club mates. Her experience links the modest, amateur origins of women’s racing to today’s highly professional Tour de France Femmes.

Annie Segal, daughter of late fashion icon Fred Segal, is listing her renovated 1950s Toluca Lake estate for just under $10 million, nearly double the $4.8 million she paid in early 2024. The overhaul, done with Asom Home, modernized the roof, electrical,...
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Netflix’s upcoming film *The Adventures of Cliff Booth* pairs director David Fincher with a Quentin Tarantino‑written script, creating a rare sequel to *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*. A 64‑second Super Bowl teaser confirms Brad Pitt will reprise Cliff Booth,...

Cannondale has officially launched the 2026 CAAD14, reviving the iconic aluminum road‑bike lineage with a retro‑inspired frame that shuns carbon‑copy aesthetics. The bike offers three complete builds—from a $2,499 entry model to a $7,499 premium version—featuring disc brakes, internal cable...

Alkemis, marketed as the world’s first wellness paint, replaces petro‑based binders with mineral ingredients like clear quartz, eliminating plastic micro‑particles from interior walls. The paint is Cradle to Cradle Gold certified, zero‑VOC, and claims a 20‑year lifespan while remaining breathable...

Deadline’s 2026 Awards Season Calendar outlines key dates for major film, television, music, and theater honors through September 2026, with the Academy Awards slated for March 15 and the Tony Awards on June 7. The schedule also notes shifts such...

Matthieu Blazy’s latest Chanel runway reinterpreted the house’s legacy through sport‑inspired tailoring, drop‑waist silhouettes and experimental fabrics. The collection featured oversized merino‑wool suits, chainmail‑tweed, and vibrant feather‑embellished dresses, highlighting collaborations with Lemarié, Montex and Lesage. Blazy invoked Coco Chanel’s 1955...
Russian deathcore outfit Slaughter to Prevail announced a month‑long European and UK summer tour running from July 17 to August 15. The itinerary hits major festivals and club dates in twelve countries, featuring supporting acts Vended, Crypta and debuting teen‑thrash...

Michael Stipe teams up with Grammy‑winner Andrew Watt, former Pearl Jam guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, and Blink‑182 drummer Travis Barker to record "I Played The Fool," the official theme for HBO’s new comedy Rooster. The track marks Stipe’s first new song...

Glasgow‑based nail artist Yulia Grigorjeva is turning real insect wings, beetle shells and other tiny organic fragments into high‑gloss manicures. Her work, often flagged with a trypophobia warning, embeds porous textures beneath a clear lacquer, creating miniature ecosystems on each...

Athena Calderone, founder of EyeSwoon, has released two notable Crate & Barrel collections in 2022 and 2024 that channel Art Deco, Beaux Arts, and Vienna Secession motifs. The 2022 line emphasized organic materials such as limestone, travertine, shearling and rattan,...
Hong Kong shoegaze quintet Lucid Express releases their sophomore album *Instant Comfort*, featuring the track “Faux Sweetness” that juxtaposes pop‑leaning melodies with denser, heavier shoegaze production. Mixed by Kurt Feldman, the record expands on the debut’s optimism with louder guitars,...
The Academy announced that singers from two Best Original Song nominees will perform live at the 98th Oscars on March 15. K‑pop‑themed "KPop Demon Hunters" will feature EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami singing "Golden" with traditional Korean instrumentation. The...

The 98th Academy Awards will spotlight two on‑stage musical performances that showcase the Original Song nominees. The K‑Pop Demon Hunters trio—Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami—will perform the hit “Golden,” blending traditional Korean instruments and dance. A separate tribute to...
Olympic figure skater Alyssa Liu made her Paris Fashion Week debut at Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2026/27 show. She arrived in a brown denim jacket, matching mid‑rise jeans, and a monogram shoulder bag, echoing the house’s signature aesthetic. Liu emphasized her post‑Olympic...

The Black Crowes released their tenth studio album, *A Pound of Feathers*, in March 2026, marking a second wave of new material after the 2024 reunion record *Happiness Bastards*. The album leans heavily on the band’s classic Southern‑rock formula—Rolling Stones...

GQ’s 2026 Sweater Report spotlights emerging knitwear trends, from niche producers to vintage revivals. It highlights three small‑batch brands—&Daughter, Howlin’, and Henri—known for Scottish wool and playful designs. The guide also offers a temperature‑based fabric matrix and showcases enduring pieces...

A twelve‑week randomized, double‑blind trial found that daily supplementation with 14 g arginine and 6 g fish oil improved gait speed, hand‑grip strength, and functional activity scores in older adults with sarcopenia. The intervention also lowered inflammatory markers (TNF‑α, IL‑6) and triglyceride...

The article examines how the historic practice of “dump decor”—salvaging furniture and appliances from open dumps—has vanished as municipalities replace dumps with engineered landfills. While landfills improve environmental safety, they also close a communal space where residents freely exchanged usable...

The essay recounts Stephanie Roberts’s journey from a restrictive upbringing to embracing personal autonomy in Bombay’s bustling 1960s scene. She describes shedding the need for external validation and learning to trust her intuition, which led to greater confidence and inner...

Athena Calderone’s Manhattan loft showcases dark oak paneling that has captured the design world’s attention. The article traces wood paneling from its historic roots in Tudor and indigenous homes to its recent resurgence in luxury interiors. Leading designers cite a...

Founding Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, now 74, has issued a new single with his side project The Cards titled “The Path You Choose.” The track reflects his shift from Saxon’s heavy‑metal thrust to a blues‑infused, acoustic‑friendly style. Quinn also announced...

Lamb of God’s latest record, *Into Oblivion*, drops on March 13 and is being hailed as the band’s strongest effort since 2012’s *Resolution*. The album mixes aggressive thrash with industrial‑tinged noise‑rock, delivering both familiar ragers and experimental tracks. Guitarists Mark Morton...

Attila Csihar recounts how his tape‑trading link with Mayhem’s guitarist Euronymous earned him an invitation to join the band after vocalist Dead’s 1991 suicide. He describes traveling to Norway, staying with Euronymous and bassist Varg Vikernes, and being surprised by Euronymous’s polite,...

Three‑time world surfing champion John John Florence announced he will skip the 2026 Championship Tour to pursue a family sailing adventure. He is debuting a behind‑the‑scenes YouTube series called “Vela,” which will document global surf and sailing expeditions. The move...

Netflix announced its next original film, *The Yeti*, a survival thriller directed by Michael Chaves and starring Chris Pine alongside Ray Winstone, Sofia Boutella and Iona Bell. The story follows a father and daughter stranded in the Alps after an...

Filth Is Eternal’s new album "Impossible World" is dissected track‑by‑track by guitarist Brian McClelland, revealing a frantic, collaborative effort that blends hardcore aggression with noise‑rock textures. The band introduced their custom FILTH EQ+ pedal on the track “Long Way,” adding...

György Kurtág celebrated his 100th birthday with a concert and cake in Budapest, marking a rare milestone for a living composer. He remains active, continuing to write music and teach despite advancing age and hearing loss. The event highlighted his...
The USA Climbing National Championships and Team Trials have finalized the 2026 National Team rosters across Boulder, Lead, and Speed for both men and women. Five athletes per gender were selected in each discipline, with pre‑selected climbers like Annie Sanders...

TikTok Shop has introduced a Fine Art category, enabling original artwork to be sold directly on the platform. The launch includes a live sale on March 11 featuring independent artist Sophie Tea, who will showcase a 20‑piece oil collection priced at...

IndyBest has released its 2026 Best New Books list, featuring fourteen titles across a range of publishers. Highlights include Jennette McCurdy’s “Half My Age,” Ian McEwan’s “What We Can Know,” and Asako Yuzuki’s “Hooked.” The selection spans literary fiction, memoir and genre works, with Fourth Estate...

Lubaina Himid will represent Great Britain at the 61st Venice Biennale with an installation of large multi‑panel paintings, found‑object works, and a bespoke sound piece by Magda Stawarska. The project, inspired by her lifelong quest to understand belonging, navigates melancholy...

Eddie Huang has reopened Baohaus on St. Marks Place, reviving his early‑2000s Chinese‑Taiwanese street‑food concept. The new spot offers affordable stir‑fry dishes, a casual no‑reservation policy, and a hip‑hop‑filled atmosphere aimed at the nearby NYU crowd. While the signature baos...

Kanye West announced a stadium‑scale concert in Los Angeles to launch his forthcoming album Bully. The show will take place at SoFi Stadium, one of the nation’s largest venues, and is slated for early summer 2026. Ticket pricing starts at...

Jon M. Chu’s sequel "Wicked: For Good" retools the original Wicked narrative, replacing its bleak commentary on fascism with an optimistic, almost whimsical resolution. The film expands CGI‑driven Animal characters and adds new songs, yet it downplays the irreversible damage...

South Korean hyper‑pop rapper Effie has built a cult following by releasing music recorded in her modest bedroom studio, bypassing the polished K‑pop system. Her debut EP *pullup to busan 4 morE hypEr summEr it’s gonna bE a fuckin moviE*...

Ty Dolla $ign released the six‑track EP *girl music vol. 1* on March 6, 2026, shifting from the synth‑heavy style of his 2025 album *TYCOON* to a warm, live‑instrument R&B sound. The record features collaborations with Brandy, Leon Thomas, and Ronald Isley,...
A 30‑year longitudinal study of more than 1,000 women found that those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) performed worse on cognitive tests and showed reduced white‑matter integrity at midlife. The researchers controlled for BMI, smoking, alcohol use, income, diabetes and...

Cardi B’s breakout single “Bodak Yellow” has crossed the 1 billion‑stream threshold on Spotify, becoming her fifth track to achieve this milestone. The rapper’s streaming catalogue now features “I Like It,” “Girls Like You,” “Taki Taki,” and “WAP,” each with roughly...
Oyinkan Braithwaite’s novel *Cursed Daughters* was selected by several prominent book clubs in late 2024, earning a spot on the year’s most popular book‑club list. The story follows three cousins trapped by a generational curse, mixing saga‑like scope with contemporary...

Swell Maps, the pioneering DIY punk outfit from the late 1970s, have issued *Swell Maps C21*, their first studio album since 1980. The project is spearheaded by 69‑year‑old founder Jowe Head, who assembled a new lineup featuring former Television Personalities...

American post‑hardcore outfit Dayseeker announced a headline tour across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe for December 2026, supported by Australian metal act Northlane and Dutch band Siamese. The itinerary spans fourteen dates from November 28 in Wolverhampton to December...
Popular study habits like cramming, rereading, and highlighting often produce fleeting gains, according to cognitive research. Psychologists Elizabeth and Robert Bjork emphasize retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and interleaving as superior techniques for durable learning. A 2006 study of surgical residents...

The article explains that equanimity, while appearing as calm concentration, can conceal subtle attachment and delusion. It warns that staying absorbed in a state of equanimity without probing can prevent genuine insight. Practitioners are urged to use equanimity as a...
The article positions the Pendlay Row as a primary strength movement rather than a mere accessory, arguing it bridges the gap between back size and deadlift performance. It outlines biomechanical tweaks such as elevated bar setups for long‑torso lifters and...

The 2026 Whitney Biennial features a notable contingent of Los Angeles‑based artists, many of whom were displaced by the devastating wildfires of January. Their work—ranging from Teresa Baker’s turf‑and‑yarn collages to Kelly Akashi’s glass chimney—directly references loss, home, and the natural...

Midge Ure, the former Ultravox frontman, announced his first solo album in twelve years, *A Man Of Two Worlds*, slated for release on 8 May. The double‑disc record is divided into eight instrumental pieces (World One) and eight vocal songs (World...

The Hotel Palácio de Tavira, slated for 2025 completion, revitalises a historic 18th‑ and 19th‑century palace in Tavira’s centre while adding a contemporary addition called the Medina. Architects Pedro Silva Lopes and Marcus Cerdeira preserved original façades, stone staircase, ceramics...

Charlize Theron learned to rock climb and performed the majority of the grueling climbing sequences in Netflix’s upcoming thriller *Apex* without a stunt double. She was coached by elite climber Beth Rodden and filmed on location in Australia’s remote Blue Mountains....
Tenor Leonardo Capalbo has joined Tartiere Artists as its worldwide General Manager. Capalbo is celebrated for his interpretations of Verdi, Bizet, Massenet, Mascagni and Puccini, and has performed at leading houses such as Covent Garden, Berlin State Opera and Chicago...