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Social media is a better platform for fame and endorsement Historically, beauty pageants have served as a springboard to a career in the spotlight, with former Miss Universe Singapore contestants Eunice Olsen and Rebecca Lim going on to have huge success in show business. But the allure of beauty pageants as a stepping stone to fame is fading. Social media platforms have democratized the path to stardom by offering a quicker, more direct route through content creation, audience engagement and brand partnerships. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube allow individuals to showcase their talents, share their stories, and build their…
If you’re a woman over 40 with skin, you know how hard it can be to find a good foundation that works with your skin, rather than not matching it.We all know that as we age, our skin dries out and loses the beautiful tone and texture it had in our 20s, and that’s totally normal, which means that when it comes to foundation, there are probably better options out there to keep your skin healthy and dewy.But with so many different formulas out there, it can be really hard to know which one is best for you – that’s…
Rihanna may not be competing in the Olympics, but she’s still winning when it comes to sporty style. On Saturday, the singer was spotted attending the AC Milan vs Manchester City soccer match at Yankee Stadium, and, naturally, she was dressed for the occasion in her own designer clothes. BackgridFor the occasion, RiRi dressed in a sports-inspired look, but with a high-fashion edge. She wore a black sports jersey, not of either team, with Loewe’s “00” graphic and varsity stripes on the sleeves. The T-shirt flowed behind her like a cape and was divided into two floor-length hems. She paired…
The San Francisco City Board of Supervisors this week recognized a local transgender nonprofit for its programs that support transgender and nonbinary entrepreneurs. According to local LGBTQ+ media outlet Bay Area Reporter, at a regular meeting held at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, the commission recognized the transgender neighborhood’s entrepreneurial development program and presented the neighborhood with an honorary award. Related: Only 4% of small businesses in the U.S. are owned by queer entrepreneurs, according to a 2021 study by the Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement Research. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who is gay, praised the trans district for addressing…
summary In A Violent Nature 2 must avoid the same fate as the Friday the 13th sequels and focus on originality and consistency. IFC Films is set to release the sequel to In A Violent Nature after the original’s mixed success at SDCC 2024. Learning from the failure of Friday the 13th’s narrative inconsistencies, In A Violent Nature must maintain its critical acclaim. The newly announced sequel, In a Violent Nature, should avoid the biggest mistake the Friday the 13th series made. In one of the biggest announcements of SDCC 2024, Shudder and IFC Films announced that a sequel to…
The 10th annual Her Universe fashion show at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 kicked off dramatically with Michael James Scott’s powerful slow performance of Katy Perry’s “Roar.” It was a perfect indication of the show to come: a brilliant display of talent, but one that lost steam at times, with some of the show’s plot twists feeling a bit roundabout, as Scott struggled to maintain a leisurely pace as the songs picked up. Her Universe wasn’t the only brand celebrating an anniversary. The show was sponsored by Mattel, which had three birthdays: its own 80th, Barbie’s 65th, and Polly Pocket’s 35th.…
Richard Hale de Ortiz, executive director of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center in Kingston, New York, June 25, 2024. (Tania Bariclow/Daily Freeman) KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center was founded in Kingston’s historic Stockade District in 2005, six years before same-sex marriage was legalized in New York State. The center was founded by a small group led by longtime Hudson Valley resident Virginia “Ginny” Apuzzo, who felt the region was lacking a space dedicated to protecting and nurturing the identities of the LGBTQ+ community. Since 2005, the Kingston Center has grown to be a hub for…
The Philadelphia Eagles looked like they would easily win the NFC East title again last season, but a 1-5 record in their final six games put them at risk of losing the title to the Dallas Cowboys late in the season.Will the Cowboys be able to repeat as champions in 2024, or will the Eagles bounce back and reclaim the crown?Let’s see what the oddsmakers think.Odds via FanDuel SportsbookThe NFC East is likely to play out similarly to last season, with the Commanders and Giants expected to be underdogs and a showdown between the Eagles and Cowboys likely to ensue.One…
Experts are warning passengers that taking part in a new on-plane “raw dog” craze poses health risks.Despite the eyebrow-raising name, those who “live-dog” flights are simply passengers who choose to endure the trip without entertainment.In a strange new trend, passengers are having “raw dogs” during flights. Credit: GettyRaw doggos are forgoing all in-flight entertainment and distraction. Credit: GettySocial media users have been sharing their “personal bests” of uninterrupted flights, and the trend is quickly going viral across the internet.Whether it’s watching movies in the back of their airplane seats, listening to music on personal headphones or reading a book, passengers…
Unimaginably Good Travel and Yahoo may earn commission from links within this article. Price and availability are subject to change.In just seven months, I’ve become a travel writer and Nordic spa connoisseur. I started the year off with a visit to Destination Kohler in January 2024, then headed to Canada for a soothing dip at Strohm Nordic Spa in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Now, no vacation seems complete without the smoky steam of a sauna and the goosebump-inducing high of jumping into a 60-degree pool. But it wasn’t always that way.As a kid, “playing the spa” meant squeezing artificially colored green goo…