Genesis Owusu Announces Third Album ‘Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge’
Australian artist Genesis Owusu has unveiled his third studio album, Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge, slated for release on May 15, 2026 via the OURNESS label. The record follows a trio of pre‑release singles—“Pirate Radio,” “Death Cult Zombie,” and “Stampede”—and promises an eclectic mix of neo‑soul, alt‑pop, synth‑punk, funk and more, framed as a commentary on today’s unsettled world. Owusu will support the launch with an Australian tour hitting seven major cities from May 14‑26. The announcement builds on the critical momentum of his 2023 LP Struggler.
Video Premiere: Korrosive – “Khaos Unbound”
Toronto thrash outfit Korrosive has dropped a new video for “Khaos Unbound,” the lead single from their latest album *Katastrophic Creation*. The performance‑focused clip, directed by guitarist Jack Neila and shot by veteran Michael Jari Davidson, mirrors the track’s relentless...
The ‘I Don’t Want To Think’ Luxury Vacation: All-Inclusive Resorts That Still Feel Elevated
Travel Noire highlights a new wave of luxury all‑inclusive resorts that combine seamless service with elevated amenities. Properties such as Grand Velas Los Cabos, Gundari in Greece, and Jumby Bay Island now offer Michelin‑starred dining, sustainable design, private villas, and...
‘Descendants,’ ‘ZOMBIES’ & ‘Camp Rock’ Stars Join Forces for 2026 Worlds Collide Concert Tour: See Full List of Dates
Disney and AEG announced the 2026 Worlds Collide Concert Tour, a 48‑arena North American trek that runs from September 25, 2025 to December 13, 2025. The pop‑concert will feature music from the Descendants, ZOMBIES and, for the first time, Camp...
Monetize – Song by Lelo
Detroit rapper Lelo dropped his new single “Monetize” on March 18, 2026, adding another strong entry to his growing catalog. The track pairs smooth, melodic flows with production that nods to the city’s soulful rap heritage. Lelo’s lyrical delivery is...
Why Sabrina Carpenter Can’t Stop Being “Sabrina Carpenter”
Sabrina Carpenter has transitioned from a peripheral actress‑singer to a central pop figure through a meticulously consistent artistic identity. Her 2024 album *Short n’ Sweet* and the hit single “Espresso” showcase a refined synthesis of earlier themes, earning Album and...
Chili Shrimp, Quinoa and Spinach Skillet
Ellie Krieger, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, introduced a quick one‑pan dinner featuring chili‑seasoned shrimp, quinoa, and spinach. The recipe delivers 452 calories, 33 g protein, and a balanced macronutrient profile in under an hour of cooking. It emphasizes minimal...
Better Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ellie Krieger’s Better Buffalo Chicken Dip swaps traditional cream cheese for full‑fat cottage cheese, delivering the classic spicy, cheesy flavor with a lighter nutritional profile. The recipe yields about three cups, enough for 12 servings, and can be assembled ahead,...
"Thanks DHL": William Orbit's GRAMMYs Broken in Transit From London to Venice
Legendary producer William Orbit posted on Instagram that three Grammy trophies he earned for Madonna’s 1994 *Ray of Light* were broken during a DHL shipment from Venice to London. He humorously noted that the shattered pieces now total nine fragments, while seven nomination...
Physical Bandcamp Sales to Be Counted Towards UK Chart Rankings
Physical music sales on Bandcamp will now be counted toward the UK Official Charts after The Pack Smart Group secured reporting rights with the Official Charts Company. Previously, only physical copies sold alongside a digital purchase were eligible for chart...
Check Out the Viral Floating Hot Tub Boats You Can Sail Across Chicago
Chicago Boat Company launched a novel hot‑tub boat experience in 2023, offering private, self‑driven cruises on the Chicago River. Each vessel features a large tub that fits up to six guests under an 800‑lb limit and runs for 90 minutes...
How Marine Mammals Stay Hydrated in a Salty Sea
Marine mammals stay hydrated in the ocean by relying on highly specialized kidneys that can produce extremely concentrated urine, allowing them to excrete excess salt. They also obtain most of their water from the moisture in their prey, reducing the...
Book Review: ‘We’ and ‘The People Can Fly,’ by Joshua Bennett
Joshua Bennett has issued two new books— the poem "We (the People of the United States)" and the essay collection "The People Can Fly: American Promise, Black Prodigies, and the Greatest Miracle of All Time." Both volumes celebrate Black excellence...
Norah Jones to Receive Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award & Perform at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Norah Jones will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8 in Beverly Hills. The honor, created to celebrate artists who embody Ray Charles’ spirit of originality and lasting impact, follows Jon Batiste’s...
Andy Weir Gives Update on Artemis Movie and Why He Wants Jenna Ortega to Play Jazz
Andy Weir gave an update on the stalled film adaptation of his 2017 novel Artemis, noting that the project remains on the backburner after Disney’s acquisition of Fox and the departure of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. He said...
Sharks Are Ingesting Drugs in the Bahamas
Sharks off Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas were found with a range of human‑derived drugs, including caffeine, acetaminophen, diclofenac and cocaine, after blood samples from 85 individuals were analyzed. Twenty‑eight sharks across three species tested positive, indicating recent exposure. Researchers...
Every No. 1 Hot Country Songs Hit That Landed a Grammy Nod for Record of the Year
Ella Langley's "Choosin’ Texas" dominates Billboard, three weeks at Hot 100 #1 and 16 weeks atop Hot Country Songs. The track could become one of the rare country No. 1 hits to earn a Grammy Record of the Year nomination, a distinction...
March 18, 1965: The First Spacewalk
On March 18, 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov performed the first human spacewalk during the Voskhod 2 mission. He spent roughly 12 minutes outside the capsule before a suit malfunction forced him to depressurize and crawl back, narrowly surviving. While in...
A Bold New Chapter for KX Chelsea
KX, the private members’ health club in Chelsea, is launching its largest redevelopment since opening in 2002, expanding the venue by 45%. Work begins this summer, starting with a reimagined gym that adds natural light, a larger training floor, and...
Life After Chemsex
Tommy Macnally, now a recovery worker at Antidote, recounts his eight‑year descent into chemsex—a subculture of drug‑enhanced sex among GBMSM—followed by a painful but successful sobriety journey. National data show drug‑poisoning deaths are 2.8 times higher for LGBTQ+ people, with London...
10 Simple Mindfulness Practices for Couples That Improve Your Emotional Connection
The article outlines ten easy mindfulness exercises that couples can use to rekindle emotional connection, from daily gratitude moments to eye‑gazing and partner yoga. Each practice emphasizes present‑moment awareness, intentional touch, and active listening, which research links to higher oxytocin...
Which Fashion Designer Would You Pass the Aux To?
The Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris featured designers pairing runway looks with carefully curated soundtracks, turning the catwalk into a live mixtape. Trends such as werewolf motifs and ice‑skating aesthetics were amplified by music...
China Signals New Target for 2027 Asteroid Deflection Test
China’s space agency has identified Aten‑class asteroid 2016 WP8 as the target for its first planetary‑defense kinetic‑impact test, slated for a December 2027 launch on a Long March 3B from Xichang. The mission will deploy two spacecraft—a kinetic impactor that will strike the asteroid...
One of London’s Most Creative Restaurants Is Opening at the New V&A East Museum
London’s V&A East Museum will open on April 18, featuring its inaugural exhibition *The Music is Black: A British Story*. On the same day, the award‑winning Jikoni team launches Café Jikoni, a restaurant and café inside the museum. The menu showcases...
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This Country Has the Best Weather in the World for Retirement, According to a New Report—And It Has 12 Distinct...
International Living’s 2026 report crowns Costa Rica as the world’s best weather destination for retirees, highlighting its year‑round sunshine and 12 distinct climate zones. The capital San José enjoys mild temperatures of 65‑75 °F thanks to its high altitude, while coastal regions...
What Went Down at the Dazed Club Private View of Resurgence
Dazed Club staged an exclusive private viewing of the "Resurgence: Craft Reimagined" exhibition at Hackney Downs Studios, inviting members to experience the show ahead of its public opening. The event featured curated refreshments from Ghost Labs and Dalston’s Soda, creating...
Dr. Dori’s Cut: 100 Words. No Filler.
Dori Tunstall released the second edition of her “100 Words, No Filler” dispatch, spotlighting Tavares Strachan’s “Oblivion Disinfecting Bleach” work at LACMA. The piece merges pop‑art aesthetics with a stark critique of the whitewashing of U.S. history, symbolizing the erasure...
Viral Masked Duo Angine De Poitrine Announce New Album ‘Vol. II’ Ahead of 2026 World Tour
Masked duo Angine de Poitrine announced their sophomore album Vol. II, slated for release on April 3, 2026, featuring six high‑voltage tracks including the microtonal‑driven single “Fabienk.” The record promises bolder structures and deeper experimentation with microtonal guitars. The launch coincides with...
Why Is ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls Still Everywhere?
The Goo Goo Dolls’ 1998 ballad “Iris” has resurfaced thanks to a TikTok trend that pairs 1990s photos with the song, drawing a new Gen‑Z audience. Recent placements in the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” and Apple TV’s “Shrinking” also propelled the track among...
The Nationwide Book Ban Bill Moves to the House: How to Take Action Now
The House Education and Workforce Committee approved HR 7661, the “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act,” and sent it to the full House. The bill would prohibit federal funding for any public‑school program that provides or promotes literature deemed “sexually...
Roman Candle Announce Debut Album ‘Unadulterated’
Roman Candle has announced their debut full‑length album *Unadulterated*, slated for release on April 24, 2026 via Sumerian Records. The record features a twelve‑track lineup with unusually titled songs, including the newly released singles “Bite Harder Than You Bleed” and...
Sustainably Fashionable: Xinterra, Kemunna Introduce a T-Shirt that Can Capture CO₂ From Air
Singapore startup Xinterra has launched COzTERRA, an AI‑designed textile treatment that enables fabrics to capture and sequester carbon dioxide. The technology is being commercialised through a partnership with sustainable fashion brand Kemunna, which released a limited‑edition line of 200 T‑shirts...
Simone Rocha Is This Season’s Pitti Uomo Guest Designer, Hosting Her First Menswear Show
Ireland‑born designer Simone Rocha has been named the guest designer for Pitti Uomo’s S/S 2027 edition, marking her first independent menswear presentation. The Florence fair, known for historic venues, will host her show in June 2026, though the exact location remains undisclosed. Rocha, a...
Polish Sci-Fi Author Rafał Kosik Named 2026 BolognaBookPlus Author Ambassador
Polish sci‑fi author Rafał Kosik has been named the 2026 BolognaBookPlus Author Ambassador. The fair, running April 13‑16, will feature Kosik in a series of panels, most notably a central role at the AI Summit. Kosik, whose catalog has sold over two million...
Seasoned Retired Explorers Offer Their 10 Tips for Travelling the World
Retired travelers are turning retirement into a “golden gap year,” with over 60% of surveyed UK seniors planning extensive travel. Influencers like the Pickles, Tina and the Martins share ten practical tips, from using AI for accessible itineraries to embracing...
UK Deepens Ties with Ukraine Space Sector
The UK Space Agency and Ukraine’s State Space Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding, marking the first agency‑to‑agency space agreement between the two nations. The MoU commits both parties to collaborate on civil and commercial space projects, supporting the...
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix’s *Witchcraft for Wayward Girls* uses horror to expose the systemic oppression of women during the Baby Scoop Era, when unwed pregnant teens were confined to maternity homes and forced to surrender their children. Set in a 1970s institution,...
Rainfall, Rivers and Seas: How Earth Can Prepare Us to Explore Saturn's Moon Titan
A new study shows Earth hosts a broader range of analog sites that replicate Titan’s methane‑driven hydrology than previously thought. These terrestrial analogs let scientists test instruments, refine models, and train for extreme conditions before missions launch. The research underpins...
Lilly-Backed China Startup Debuts With $68.7M Seed to Advance Next-Gen T Cell Engagers
Excalipoint Therapeutics, a Shanghai‑based biotech, closed a $68.7 million seed round, including a $41 million founding raise and a $27.7 million extension led by MPCi, Centurium Capital, Lilly Asia Ventures, and Eisai Innovation. The capital will fund six tri‑specific T‑cell engager candidates, notably...
Global Hotel Industry Shows Signs of Two-Speed Recovery
The global hotel industry is undergoing a two‑speed recovery. Luxury hotels are seeing about 3% RevPAR growth and record ADRs above $1,200, while economy hotels posted over 4% decline. Midscale and economy segments face slower demand due to cost pressures...
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Traveling Along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The piece spotlights a wave of new commemorations along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, from a bronze statue of teenage activist Barbara Rose Johns unveiled at the Capitol to the Emmett Till murder gun now on permanent display at the...
EXCLUSIVE: Birkenstock Debuts Wire Buckle Arizona and Boston Styles in New Faherty Collab
Birkenstock has partnered with apparel brand Faherty to release a spring capsule featuring the new Wire Buckle version of its iconic Arizona sandal and Boston clog. The limited‑edition shoes are crafted in premium Nubuck leather, offered in Sandcastle and Black,...
EXCLUSIVE: Jacob & Co. Debuts New Patented Diamond Cut on Watch
Jacob & Co. unveiled its proprietary Angel cut, a patented 37‑facet diamond geometry, on the limited‑edition Billionaire Double Tourbillon watch to mark its 40th anniversary. The new cut, named after founder Jacob Arabo’s wife, enhances light return on rectangular stones...
False Reality Share Beautiful New Version Of Track ‘Sonder’ Featuring ZAND
British heavy outfit False Reality has issued a refreshed version of “Sonder” from their 2025 album FADED INTENTIONS, enlisting guest vocalist ZAND. The new mix softens the band’s usual aggression, pairing ZAND’s melodic croons with frontwoman Rachel Rigby’s harsher tones....
Tommy Hilfiger to Receive International Motor Racing Research Center’s 2026 Cameron R. Argetsinger Award
Tommy Hilfiger will be honored with the International Motor Racing Research Center’s 2026 Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for Outstanding Contributions to Motorsports. The gala takes place on Oct. 15 at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y., and is expected to...
STAT+: J&J Wins Approval for First-of-Its-Kind Psoriasis Pill
Johnson & Johnson received FDA clearance for Icotyde, the first oral daily pill for moderate‑to‑severe plaque psoriasis. The drug, originally called icotrokinra, is approved for patients aged 12 and older and is designed to replicate the efficacy of injectable biologics...
Thailand Touts Revamped Film Incentives at Hong Kong FilMart as Retina Film Production and the Monk Studios Woo International Producers
Thailand has overhauled its national film incentive scheme, introducing tiered cash rebates that start at 15% and climb to 25% for productions spending over THB 150 million, with a combined ceiling of 30% when bonuses apply. The program eliminates caps, removes cultural...
Tessa Thompson's Latest Outfit Couldn't Be Easier to Copy and Paste Into Your Spring Work Wardrobe
Tessa Thompson was photographed wearing a Tory Burch ensemble at New York Fashion Week, highlighting the brand’s Autumn/Winter 26 collection. The look combines a tomato‑red crew‑neck jumper half‑tucked into a tempered‑chocolate patent skirt, accented by a fish‑shaped brooch, curved lapels and rolled cuffs....
Microwave Quantum Network Shows Resilience Against Heat-Related Disturbances
Researchers in Shenzhen have built a superconducting microwave quantum network that remains coherent despite thermal noise, using radiative cooling and tunable couplers to purge heat photons. The system transmits quantum states through a channel warmed to up to 4 K and...
Re: Meningitis: Fatal Outbreak in Kent Is Less Targeted Strain B, Officials Confirm
Public health officials confirmed a fatal meningococcal group B outbreak in Kent, highlighting a less‑targeted strain. The letter notes that vaccination coverage among university students has slipped since the COVID‑19 pandemic, increasing vulnerability in high‑density campuses. It urges routine provision of...