3 Musicians and Bands We Wouldn’t Have Today Without New Wave Outfit Talking Heads
Talking Heads, the seminal new‑wave outfit formed in 1975, continue to shape modern music. Their avant‑funk and post‑punk sensibilities are evident in Beck’s 2017 dance‑rock album *Colors*, St. Vincent’s collaborative work with David Byrne on *Love This Giant*, and Radiohead’s very name, borrowed from the 1986 Talking Heads track “Radio Head.” The article highlights how each act channels the band’s experimental ethos while achieving distinct commercial success. By tracing these connections, the piece underscores the lasting cultural footprint of the Talking Heads across three decades of popular music.
Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'
Aaron Watson released his new album *Horse Named Texas* in April 2026, a 26‑track record that will expand to a 40‑track deluxe edition. The Texas‑rooted singer‑songwriter, who scored a Billboard Country Albums No. 1 in 2015 as an independent, discussed recent vocal‑cord surgeries...
Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'
Aaron Watson returned after a three‑year hiatus with *Horse Named Texas*, a 26‑song album that will expand to a 40‑track platinum edition. The Texas‑born independent veteran, who underwent two vocal‑cord surgeries, wrote roughly 99% of the record himself, underscoring his DIY ethos....
The West Just Got Dumped On—And One Resort Is Reopening Because of It
A late‑season snowstorm has revived the western ski market, delivering fresh powder to the few resorts still open in April. California’s Palisades Tahoe logged two feet of snow, while Mammoth, Heavenly and Colorado’s Front Range hills report significant base gains....
From High School Teammates to Boston Rivals: Inside the Elite Men’s Field for the 130th Boston Marathon
Media day in Boston revealed a deep elite men’s field for the 130th Boston Marathon. Defending champion John Korir has boosted his weekly mileage to a career‑high 270 km, while Kenyan track star Nicholas Kipkorir is debuting the marathon on the...
All the Celebrity Looks at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Gala
Tiffany & Co. staged a garden‑themed Blue Book Gala in New York to debut its Hidden Garden collection, a line inspired by birds, butterflies and foliage. The Park Avenue Armory was transformed into a lush venue, drawing a star‑studded crowd...
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Is Best Enjoyed Knowing This Beforehand
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy hits U.S. theaters this weekend as a straight‑up horror entry from Warner Bros. and Blumhouse. The film stars Jack Reynor and Laia Costa and follows a family’s nightmare after their missing daughter returns from the desert....
Rory Linkletter Tackles Killer Final Workout Ahead of Boston Marathon Podium Bid
Rory Linkletter posted a grueling final workout ahead of the Boston Marathon, completing three five‑mile sets at marathon pace with a one‑mile float, totaling 17 miles. The session, designed to simulate Boston’s unpredictable surges, follows his 2:06:49 personal best at...
Nanpa Básico, Thalia & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Billboard’s New Music Latin playlist this week showcases a surge of fresh releases, headlined by Thalía’s all‑cumbia album "Todo Suena Mejor en Cumbia" and Nanpa Básico’s "Que Tin y Que Tan." The curated list also includes Tokischa’s debut "Amor &...
Catalan Museum Has Yet to Follow Through on Court Order to Return Contested Murals to Aragon Monastery
Spain’s Supreme Court ordered the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) to return the 13th‑century Sijena Monastery murals to the Royal Monastery in Aragon, but the museum has still not complied a year later. The frescoes, removed during the 1936...
3 Strategies to Optimize Your Strengths
Joel Wong, Ph.D. argues that optimizing personal strengths requires shifting from goal‑centric to identity‑centric “who” goals. He distinguishes character strengths from personality traits, emphasizing practical wisdom (phronesis) to calibrate strengths rather than simply doing more. Wong outlines three actionable strategies—Flourishing...
Nanobody Repairs Misfolded CFTR Inside Cells, Boosting Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers at Charité‑Berlin and the Leibniz FMP have engineered a cell‑penetrating nanobody that binds the F508del mutant CFTR inside lung cells, restoring proper folding and chloride transport. In vitro, the nanobody remained bound for at least 24 hours and rescued channel...
Cast Change: Léo Vermot-Desroches Joins Opéra De Paris’ ‘Werther’
The Opéra National de Paris announced that Michael Spyres has withdrawn from its 2027 production of Jules Massenet’s “Werther.” French tenor Léo Vermot‑Desroches will replace him, making his company debut and sharing the title role with Benjamin Bernheim. Vermot‑Desroches will perform...
5 Under-the-Radar Watch Brands Every Guy Should Know
The article spotlights five under‑the‑radar micro‑brand watchmakers—Aera, Serica, Traska, Brew, and Xeric—offering distinctive designs at accessible price points. Aera’s tool‑inspired D‑1 diver and P‑1 pilot debuted in 2022, while Serica delivers Swiss‑made, COSC‑certified chronometers under $2,500. Traska, based in Florida,...
Paul McCartney’s New Album to Feature Collaboration with Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney’s next solo record, "The Boys Of Dungeon Lane," arrives on May 29 and promises his most introspective work yet, delving into childhood memories from post‑war Liverpool. The album features a duet with former Beatle Ringo Starr on the...
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Tiger Parenting—Impact on Children's Mental Health
Tiger parenting, a high‑pressure style rooted in Confucian values, emphasizes academic excellence through strict rules, high expectations, and fear‑based discipline. While it can drive top‑school performance, research shows it correlates with heightened anxiety, depression, and impaired decision‑making in children. The...
J-Hope Announces Death of Grandmother Who ‘Raised Me From When I Was Little’ at BTS Concert
At the Tokyo Dome on April 17, BTS member j-hope announced that his maternal grandmother, who raised him from childhood, had died. He described the shock and how the support of his bandmates and rehearsals helped him cope. The revelation...
How to Stream ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere Red Carpet Online
The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" will debut at a star‑studded red carpet in New York on April 20, with a live broadcast on Disney+ and Hulu. Both platforms are offering free‑trial periods—Hulu + Live TV provides a three‑day trial, while the...
A Dated ’80s Kitchen Gets a Floor-to-Ceiling Renovation for Only $9,000
Amanda Oleri and Jason Staebler completely overhauled the kitchen of their 1989 Nashville home using only DIY methods, finishing the project over six weekends. They installed handmade reddish‑brown tiles, custom ash‑wood shelving, a wavy hand‑milled range hood, and a scrap‑wood...
Jeremy O. Harris on Juggling Theater, ‘Erupcja,’ and Why He Became a Producer
Tony‑nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris, famed for Broadway’s “Slave Play” and the screenplay of “Zola,” co‑wrote and appears in the indie drama “Erupcja,” which debuted at MoMA and the New Directors/New Films festival. He serves as the inaugural creative director...
Molly Sims Says the Secret to YSE Beauty’s Success Isn’t the Product—It’s This Lesson in Extreme Patience
YSE Beauty, the premium skincare line founded by model‑turned‑entrepreneur Molly Sims, raised $3 million in seed capital and closed a $15 million Series A round before securing shelf space at Sephora in June 2025. The brand, which targets women over 35, has earned...
Relix Staff Picks: I’m With Her, Frog, Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, They Might Be Giants, MALIA and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated in partnership with high‑fidelity streamer Qobuz, highlights the latest releases across folk, electronic and alternative music. The centerpiece is I’m With Her’s new live collection, Sing Me Alive, which stitches together 20 performances from...
9 New Songs Out Today
A daily roundup spotlights nine freshly released songs, ranging from Kacey Musgraves’ folky title track “Middle of Nowhere” to Olivia Rodrigo’s moody single “Drop Dead.” Legacy acts Dead Can Dance and Pope break multi‑year silence with “Death Cults” and an eight‑year‑long album...
Watch: Mosquitos, Empty Reefs and Brotherhood
Pro surfer John John Florence shares a new episode of his Vela catamaran series, "Mosquito Bay | Vela | Presented by Yeti," featuring family time with his wife, son, and brothers. The footage captures the challenges of remote sailing—mosquito‑filled cabins,...
“High Rollers”
Canadian DJ‑producer Tiga returns after a decade with the album HOTLIFE, highlighted by the track “High Rollers.” The song fuses acid‑house beats, electroclash swagger and rapid‑fire rap inspired by Ice‑T, while lampooning political greed with references to figures like Nancy...
Clutch’s ‘Earth Rocker’ Remaster Vinyl Up for Pre-Order
Clutch is reissuing its 2013 album Earth Rocker as a fully remastered 12‑inch vinyl, slated for release on June 5. The limited “grape ghost” colorway is now available for pre‑order and includes a die‑cut gatefold, plus a signed, numbered insert. The drop...
A Chat With L.A.’s New Film Czar on ‘Baywatch’ — and How the City Is Trying to Cut Red Tape
Los Angeles has installed a new film liaison, Steve Kang, to streamline permitting and reduce bureaucratic friction for productions. Kang’s authority, granted by Mayor Karen Bass, enabled rapid approvals for the Baywatch reboot, including a 20% discount on a city...
Personalized Bioelectrodes Improve Brain Signal Monitoring and Compatibility
Penn State researchers have created 3D‑printed hydrogel bioelectrodes that are customized to an individual’s brain geometry using MRI‑derived models. The honeycomb‑inspired, stretchable design conforms to cortical gyri and sulci far better than conventional stiff, one‑size‑fits‑all probes, delivering higher‑quality electrical signals....
Growing Up Between Systems
The article explains bicultural identity integration, a psychological framework where multiple cultural identities coexist without conflict, and shows how cultural frame‑switching sharpens executive function. It argues that true cultural fluency emerges not from travel but from witnessing personal system breakdowns—such...
Gwendoline Riley Would Prefer You Resist Assuming Her Life Is Like Her Books
British novelist Gwendoline Riley, known for stark domestic tales, has seen a surge in U.S. readership since New York Review Books Classics reissued *First Love* and *My Phantoms* in 2022. The two books, praised for precise dialogue and unflinching portrayals...
50 High-Protein Breakfasts For Weight Loss That’ll Keep You Full For Hours, According To Dietitians
A new guide lists 50 high‑protein breakfast ideas aimed at weight loss, backed by dietitian insights and recent research. Experts advise 15‑30 g of protein each morning to boost satiety, regulate blood sugar, and preserve lean muscle. Studies cited show protein...
Lena Dunham Takes to Her Bed to Promote Her Memoir, “Famesick.”
Lena Dunham launched her second memoir, “Famesick,” with an unconventional bed‑stage event at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. The intimate setting featured co‑star Andrew Rannells and drew about 2,000 attendees, primarily women from Gen X and Gen Z. Dunham...
What Bob Weir Taught Me About Leadership and Legacy
Bob Weir, co‑founder of the Grateful Dead, died this year but left a bold ambition: a 300‑year legacy for the band’s brand. He demonstrated that longevity can be built through health‑focused leadership, relentless optimism, and a future‑oriented mindset. The 2023...
Sotheby’s Paris Notches a $41 M. Modern and Contemporary Sale, Led by a $12 M. Monet Unseen for a Century
Sotheby’s Paris modern and contemporary auction generated €35 million ($41 million), an 84% jump from last year and the second‑largest total ever in France for the category. The sale was anchored by Claude Monet’s *Vétheuil, effet du matin*, which fetched €10.2 million ($12.1 million),...
Watches & Wonders: The Oyster Perpetual, a New Daytona, and Other New Releases to Celebrate 100 Years of Rolex
Rolex marked its centennial at Watches & Wonders by spotlighting the Oyster case, unveiling a fresh wave of Oyster Perpetual models. The showcase also introduced an updated Daytona with a re‑engineered bezel, a refreshed Day‑Date featuring new dial palettes, and...
An Ancient Mummy’s Tooth Could Rewrite Script of Scarlet Fever in the New World
Researchers analyzing a 13th‑century Bolivian mummy’s tooth recovered a complete genome of *Streptococcus pyogenes*, the bacterium that causes scarlet fever. The DNA shows the pathogen was present in Indigenous populations centuries before European contact, contradicting the long‑held belief that scarlet...
Soft-Top Surfboard Splits for Travel and Stowage
Newave, a French surf‑tech startup, has launched the WRocket – the world’s first splittable soft‑top surfboard – via Kickstarter. The board breaks into three sections that pack into an 85 × 55 × 25 cm bag and weighs 6.4 kg, yet assembles in under a minute...
10 Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes for Delicious Dinners
The Kitchn’s recent feature showcases ten creative ways to transform leftover pulled pork into new meals, from loaded nachos and sliders to mac and cheese bakes and taco bowls. Each recipe leverages the meat’s existing flavor, requiring minimal prep and cooking time....
Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92
Iris Long, a retired organic chemist, died at 92. She became a scientific mentor for ACT UP in 1987, guiding activists through FDA drug‑approval processes and clinical trial design. Her expertise helped accelerate access to experimental AIDS treatments, earning praise from...
Pioneering Modernist Fahrelnissa Zeid Returns to the Spotlight in London
Turkish‑Jordanian modernist Fahrelnissa Zeid, a pioneering female avant‑garde figure, returns to London with “Immersion,” her first solo gallery exhibition in the UK this century at Dirimart (April 21–May 30, 2026). Curated by her former student Adila Laïdi‑Hanieh, the show assembles rarely exhibited works from Zeid’s...
This Weeks SLEEK News
This week’s SLEEK roundup highlights five brand activations across fashion, hospitality and art. UGG staged its Berlin Supper Club, debuting the Spring/Summer 2026 line in an interactive portrait studio. Miu Miu refreshed its iconic deck shoe with an ultra‑light, slip‑on silhouette seen...
Classic Sylvester Stallone Movie Returns to Theaters in 4K With an Exciting Bonus
The iconic 1976 sports drama *Rocky* is returning to cinemas in a newly remastered 4K version to celebrate its 50th anniversary, with limited screenings from November 7‑11. The event, organized by Amazon MGM Studios, Park Circus, and Fathom Entertainment, will also...
Kim Petras's Dramatic Leg Slit Would Make Angelina Jolie Blush
Kim Petras stepped onto the LACMA gala in a striking black Gucci dress featuring a waist‑high leg slit, epitomizing the new sexy‑minimalist direction under creative director Demna Gvasalia. The look combined a one‑shouldered silhouette, black horsebit pumps, and a crystal‑topped...
Spring Picks From Our Partnerships Editor
The Cut’s partnerships editor Ruhama Wolle unveils her spring wardrobe roundup, spotlighting breathable fabrics, structured silhouettes and polished accessories. The curated list spans elevated basics—from The Line by K’s sleeveless turtleneck to Levi’s Drop Barrel Jeans—and statement pieces like Saint...
Nonprofit Puts up $10M to Help Agencies Test AI Tools for Benefits Modernization
The Center for Civic Futures (CCF) has launched a $10 million Public Benefits Innovation Fund to help government agencies and partners test AI‑driven solutions for modernizing benefit programs. Grants range from $150,000 to $2 million and target backend process improvements, data utilization,...
Targeted Gene Delivery Calms Lung Inflammation in Respiratory Infection Mouse Models
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have engineered an adeno‑associated virus (AAV6.2‑CC10) to deliver anti‑inflammatory cytokines directly to mouse lung tissue. The platform achieved sustained, localized expression of IL‑1RA and IL‑10, markedly reducing lung damage and weight loss in influenza...
The Best Islands in Thailand to Visit for Family Holidays, Yoga Retreats and Parties on the Beach
Independent Travel highlights Thailand’s 1,400‑plus islands, grouping them by holiday vibe—from Koh Phangan’s legendary Full Moon Party to Koh Yao Noi’s yoga‑focused retreats and family‑friendly resorts on Koh Lipe. Prices range from budget bungalows at about $17 on Koh Mook...
For CVD Patients, Calcium Supplements May Spur Recurrent Events
A Hong Kong observational study of 237,782 cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients found that calcium supplements increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks, strokes, and hospitalizations, especially when taken without vitamin D. After propensity‑score matching, calcium‑only users showed a 10% higher composite...
Everything We Know About Drake’s Upcoming Album, ‘Iceman’
Drake is gearing up for his next solo record, Iceman, after a year of high‑profile feuds and strategic collaborations. He has rolled out a cryptic live‑stream series that debuted the single “What Did I Miss?” and hinted at a Caribbean‑flavored...
Cortisol Kill-Switch: Exercise Rewires Stress Biology
A year‑long, randomized clinical trial of 130 mid‑life adults found that meeting the American Heart Association’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous aerobic exercise each week significantly lowered long‑term hair cortisol, the primary stress hormone. The same participants also exhibited...