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Punjabi music has seen a disturbing trend of incorporating the dangerous allure of guns into its songs. Lyrics glorifying guns and violence are heard heavily on the radio while beats blare from speakers at weddings and celebrations, reflecting a culture that many fear is spiralling out of control. The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently sounded the alarm, questioning the effectiveness of government measures banning the display of firearms in public places, introduced in 2022 to curb the prevalence of gun culture that has permeated everyday life. Despite these efforts, the court noted the continuing trend of glorifying guns in…
From the ancient Greek poet Lysippos’s Apoxyomenos to Thomas Eakins’s The Wrestler, sports have been a subject of art since ancient times. This proud tradition of aesthetic athletics is now on display in “The Art of the Olympics,” a new exhibition organized by Gagosian and the Olympic Museum. According to Yasmin Meichtry, vice president of the Olympic Culture and Heritage Foundation, this fusion of body and art dates back to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, commonly known as the “father of the modern Olympic Games.” Related Get off the sidelines and get in the game Our weekly newsletter is packed with…
The Blue Jackets re-signed their one remaining free agent, announcing today that they have signed forward Kent Johnson to a three-year contract worth $1.8 million per season. General manager Don Waddell released the following statement: “Kent Johnson is an exciting young player with a great future. We are excited to watch him continue to grow and develop as a member of the Blue Jackets. He has only just shown a glimpse of his potential as a player, but we believe he will be a very valuable addition to our hockey club in the future.” The Athletic’s Aaron Portsline reports:Twitter LinkThe…
Today’s MLB Betting Trends: The following MLB betting trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the MLB games of Saturday, July 27, 2024. This report is meant to emulate the process that Steve Makinen and other members of the VSiN Analytics team undergo when handicapping each day’s MLB board. AJ’s Angles These are the top MLB betting trends and systems for today’s games, handpicked by VSiN Analyst AJ Makinen. Top MLB Resources: Trend: Aaron Civale is 21-7 (+9.22 units) against teams with a System Match: PLAY MILWAUKEE (-162 vs…
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Kent Johnson to a three-year, $5.4 million contract ($1.8 million average annual value) through the 2026-27 National Hockey League season, the club’s president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell announced today. “Kent Johnson is an exciting young player with a lot of potential and we are pleased to watch him continue to grow and develop as a member of the Blue Jackets,” Waddell said. “He has only just shown glimpses of his potential as a player, but we believe he will be a very valuable addition to our hockey club in…
It’s a departure from her Hamptons style.Days after celebrating her 55th birthday with a Bridgerton-themed party in the Hamptons, Jennifer Lopez swapped out her Regency-era wardrobe for a Gen Z staple. Upon returning to New York City, the “On the Floor” singer recaptured the Big Apple aesthetic in super-loose jeans and white tennis shoes.The multi-talent has been enjoying her summer in the Hamptons amid reports of tension in her marriage to Ben Affleck, and has been showcasing feminine, breezy summer style during her time at the getaway. But on Saturday morning, she returned to big-city power basics as she stepped…
Days after celebrating her 55th birthday with a Bridgerton-themed party in the Hamptons, Jennifer Lopez swapped out her Regency-era wardrobe for a Gen Z staple. Upon returning to New York City, the “On the Floor” singer recaptured the Big Apple aesthetic in super-loose jeans and white tennis shoes. The multi-talent has been enjoying her summer in the Hamptons amid reports of tension in her marriage to Ben Affleck, and has been showcasing feminine, breezy summer style during her time at the getaway. But on Saturday morning, she returned to big-city power basics as she stepped out in New York City…
Starting Saturday, tens of thousands of spectators from around the world will descend on Roland Garros stadium in western Paris each day to watch Olympians smash forehands and overheads on the courts that host the French Open each year.The stadium complex occupies the southeast corner of the Bois de Boulogne, a vast pleasure park that was the bustling heart of Paris in the mid-19th century. Nearly three times the size of New York’s Central Park, the 2,100-acre forest (pronounced “boo-wah”) was the heart of Parisian social life for almost a century, a source of media coverage around the world and…
The sun is shining and summer is here. As the warmer weather approaches, it’s essential to switch up your skincare and makeup routine to keep your skin glowing and radiant all summer long. The rosy, matte makeup look you relied on in winter may not be suitable as temperatures start to rise. After all, no one wants to sweat at the beach and get heavy makeup all over their face. Let’s take a closer look at some essential beauty tips and tricks to help you maintain that flawless glow this season.Glow Repose on UnsplashSunscreenWearing SPF is important all year round,…
Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive member-only discounts.Pouring rain did not mar the Olympics’ four-hour opening ceremony, held on the Seine River on July 26. “If you love the Olympics, a few drops of rain don’t bother you,” Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games organizing committee, said at a podium facing the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero.Estanguet worked closely with the ceremony’s artistic director, Thomas Joly, to create a spectacle that, for the first time, will take place not in a stadium but on the…