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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 hours ago

Waitrose reports Wimbledon related food sees sales soar - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Wimbledon is certainly serving up a win for sales, with major cultural and sporting moments like this really influencing customers. We’re seeing this play out with a huge demand for tennis staples including strawberries, clotted cream, and Pimm's.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Too Much review Lena Dunham's cliche-ridden new romcom is a total disappointment

Girls, created and starred in by Lena Dunham, was a groundbreaking series that delivered raw realism and humor through its depiction of privileged twentysomethings in New York City.
Television
#music-history
SF music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly And The Family Stone, dies aged 82

Sly Stone, an iconic figure in music, passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of diverse musical collaboration.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music and an icon of both hope and pain

Sly Stone's rise and fall reflect the complexities of talent and personal struggle within the music industry.
SF music
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks ago

I Love You For Who You Are: Sly Stone (1943-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Sly Stone's influence in music is profound, impacting artists like Prince and shaping genres for decades.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Sly Stone Knew Why America Rioted Better Than Anyone

The Chicago Grant Park riot symbolized deep societal unrest, profoundly influencing Sly Stone's music and legacy.
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Film

Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi on 'Beatles '64,' the Fab Four's Influence on Cinema, and David Lynch at Their First U.S. Concert

from48 hills
2 weeks ago
London music

Live Shots: Metallica's hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed - 48 hills

SF music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly And The Family Stone, dies aged 82

Sly Stone, an iconic figure in music, passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of diverse musical collaboration.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music and an icon of both hope and pain

Sly Stone's rise and fall reflect the complexities of talent and personal struggle within the music industry.
SF music
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks ago

I Love You For Who You Are: Sly Stone (1943-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Sly Stone's influence in music is profound, impacting artists like Prince and shaping genres for decades.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Sly Stone Knew Why America Rioted Better Than Anyone

The Chicago Grant Park riot symbolized deep societal unrest, profoundly influencing Sly Stone's music and legacy.
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Film

Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi on 'Beatles '64,' the Fab Four's Influence on Cinema, and David Lynch at Their First U.S. Concert

from48 hills
2 weeks ago
London music

Live Shots: Metallica's hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed - 48 hills

#fresh-prince-of-bel-air
#history
#television-history
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Barack Obama coming to Dublin for live interview at the 3Arena

Tickets for the events go on sale at 10am on Thursday, July 10, with 100 tickets set aside in each city for charitable organisations.
US politics
#film-franchise
Film
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

The 'Lord of the Rings' franchise has profoundly impacted Hollywood, both critically and in shaping the careers of its actors.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

The 'Lord of the Rings' franchise has profoundly impacted Hollywood, both critically and in shaping the careers of its actors.
#documentary
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Video Stores, Revival Houses, and the Future of Movies

Video stores shaped American cinematic culture and social life, intertwining their significance in both film and everyday interactions.
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Video Stores, Revival Houses, and the Future of Movies

Video stores shaped American cinematic culture and social life, intertwining their significance in both film and everyday interactions.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

What it's like to become a millionaire in your 20s: 'The biggest challenge was the feeling of separation from people my age'

Sudden wealth can bring an array of emotions, impacting personal identity and social relationships. Young entrepreneurs often experience joy, anxiety, and pressure to sustain success.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Six great reads: gravity-defying boobs, an ayahuasca multinational, and Jesse Armstrong on tech bros

The Maga ruling class has a thirst for busty women in tight clothes, which fuses something new with nostalgia for 1950s America.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on the public's dinomania: passion for palaeontology endures through the ages | Editorial

The spectacular scale and fearsome nature of creatures such as Spinosaurus, the magic of conjuring extraordinary life from a handful of rocks tens of millions years old...
Science
fromAnOther
6 days ago

Robin Givhan's Book Chronicles the Culture-Shifting Ascent of Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh's dynamic practice spanned DJing, furniture making, and creative direction, leading to an imprint on fashion and design with his innovative philosophy.
Fashion & style
#back-to-the-future
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Back to the Future stars seek help in hunt for missing Marty McFly guitar

The search for the iconic guitar from Back to the Future is ongoing, with Gibson reaching out for public assistance.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Back to the Future stars seek help in hunt for missing Marty McFly guitar

The search for the iconic guitar from Back to the Future is ongoing, with Gibson reaching out for public assistance.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
6 days ago

Art's new hybrid economy: who is making creative waves in a sector where analogue and digital media exist together?

Many artists are challenging the cultural blindness brought on by AI-generated images, emphasizing how technical systems shape social realities and produce cultural outcomes.
Artificial intelligence
#hip-hop
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

What Edmund White gave us

Edmund White was a pioneering gay writer whose works profoundly influenced the LGBTQ+ narrative, balancing the mythic with the mundane.
NYC LGBT
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

What Edmund White gave us

Edmund White was a pioneering gay writer whose works profoundly influenced the LGBTQ+ narrative, balancing the mythic with the mundane.
fromFODMAP Everyday
1 week ago

13 Things Gen X Is Walking Away From - And Boomers Just Can't Handle It - FODMAP Everyday

Generation X comprises 51% of leadership roles in the workforce according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, reflecting their significant impact in professional environments.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Charli xcx at Glastonbury review a thrilling hostile takeover by a pop star at the peak of her powers

Charli xcx's Brat tour redefines pop concerts by stripping down usual distractions, showcasing her unique vision and artistry, echoing the boldness of Kanye's Yeezus tour.
London music
fromTruthout
1 week ago

What We Can Learn From the Defiant Life and Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson

"Tourmaline emphasizes that Marsha P. Johnson’s life encapsulated not just her activism but the essential role of chosen family and communal care in shaping history."
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My cultural awakening: Buffy gave me the courage to escape my conservative Pakistani upbringing

I stumbled across Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The show may have been barely audible, but it hit me like a lightning bolt. I secretly yearned for a more alternative lifestyle.
LGBT
#music-legacy
fromTheGrio
1 week ago

Carnegie honors 20 'Great Immigrants,' including composer Tania Leon, for 20th anniversary

I am just overwhelmed with this latest recognition about what I have been able to contribute because I didn't do it with the purpose of gaining awards and things like that.
Women
#music
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 weeks ago

Billy Jones, founder of Brooklyn's Baby's All Right, Dies at 45

Billy Jones, influential figure in NYC music scene, passed away from brain cancer at 45, remembered for his contributions to music venues and artist management.
Music
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Child Is the Father of Brian Wilson Is the Father of All of Us

Brian Wilson's music evokes a deep sense of loss and nostalgia, symbolizing the end of an era in both personal and cultural contexts.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
SF music

J-pop icon LiSA talks crafting perfect anime theme songs and one that's stuck with her

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 weeks ago

Billy Jones, founder of Brooklyn's Baby's All Right, Dies at 45

Billy Jones, influential figure in NYC music scene, passed away from brain cancer at 45, remembered for his contributions to music venues and artist management.
Music
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Child Is the Father of Brian Wilson Is the Father of All of Us

Brian Wilson's music evokes a deep sense of loss and nostalgia, symbolizing the end of an era in both personal and cultural contexts.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
SF music

J-pop icon LiSA talks crafting perfect anime theme songs and one that's stuck with her

fromKotaku
1 week ago

The Pixar Movies, Ranked From Worst To Best

Pixar's creative output from the 90s to mid-2010s marked it as the king of animated filmmaking, inspiring many to pivot careers into animation.
Independent films
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

Watch the Very First YouTube Video, "Me at the Zoo," Now 20 Years Old

YouTube's dominance in culture began with trivial videos like 'Me at the Zoo', highlighting how the platform evolved from simple content to a major entertainment source.
Media industry
#architecture
UX design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

17 Famous Architects Who Shaped the World as We Know It

Renowned architects shape our built environment and influence how we experience the world through their innovative designs.
Renovation
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Architect behind Serpentine Gallery's annual pavilion is also tackling Bangladesh's museums crisis

Marina Tabassum highlights the urgent housing crisis in Dhaka while emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant, sustainable architecture.
UX design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

17 Famous Architects Who Shaped the World as We Know It

Renowned architects shape our built environment and influence how we experience the world through their innovative designs.
Renovation
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Architect behind Serpentine Gallery's annual pavilion is also tackling Bangladesh's museums crisis

Marina Tabassum highlights the urgent housing crisis in Dhaka while emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant, sustainable architecture.
#advertising
fromForbes
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Ads Without Authors: How Automation Dismantles Holding Companies-and Culture

fromForbes
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Ads Without Authors: How Automation Dismantles Holding Companies-and Culture

#jaws
fromJuxtapoz
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Juxtapoz Magazine - JAWS: 50th anniversary art show @ Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Red Bank, New Jersey

fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Shark Attack: "Jaws" Remains as Entertaining as It Was 50 Years Ago | Features | Roger Ebert

fromJuxtapoz
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Juxtapoz Magazine - JAWS: 50th anniversary art show @ Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Red Bank, New Jersey

fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Shark Attack: "Jaws" Remains as Entertaining as It Was 50 Years Ago | Features | Roger Ebert

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

Mary Jane Berlin 2025 Draws 65,000 as Cannabis Culture Takes Center Stage | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The 2025 edition of Mary Jane Berlin became the largest cannabis trade fair globally, attracting 65,000 attendees, showcasing the booming legal cannabis industry.
Cannabis
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

Cannes Briefing: As the line between brand and studio blurs, creators hold the pen

What is exciting for us now as an entertainment brand is that we're now able to speak to marketers about things we can partner up for and work collaboratively on instead of 'hey there, do you have a brief for us, do you have some budget for us please, can we dance the usual dance,' said Hassell.
Marketing tech
#mental-health
Social media marketing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Real Dangers of Social Media

Social media engagement is often automatic and unexamined.
Users frequently misjudge their online time and engagement.
There is a misconception that social media accurately reflects the real world.
Social media marketing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Real Dangers of Social Media

Social media engagement is often automatic and unexamined.
Users frequently misjudge their online time and engagement.
There is a misconception that social media accurately reflects the real world.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

How Mexican supermarket chains, food merchants are standing up for immigrants

The immigrant experience in this country is too often met with hostility, rather than gratitude.
Silicon Valley food
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

NexusMods is being sold after 24 years by burned out owner

NexusMods has transformed from a small bedroom project into a pivotal player in the gaming industry, influencing game development and player engagement significantly.
Online Community Development
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Here's What Italians Really Think Of Starbucks - Tasting Table

Starbucks promised to enter Italy with 'great humility and respect' but faced skepticism from locals who feared for their traditional coffee culture.
Coffee
#new-york-city
NYC LGBT
fromVariety
1 month ago

2025 Made in NY Awards to Honor Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Buteau, Tracy Morgan and Thomas J. O'Donnell (EXCLUSIVE)

Upcoming 2025 Made in NY Awards will honor Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Buteau, Tracy Morgan, and Thomas J. O'Donnell.
NYC LGBT
fromVariety
1 month ago

2025 Made in NY Awards to Honor Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Buteau, Tracy Morgan and Thomas J. O'Donnell (EXCLUSIVE)

Upcoming 2025 Made in NY Awards will honor Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Buteau, Tracy Morgan, and Thomas J. O'Donnell.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

CeCe Winans: Tiny Desk Concert

CeCe Winans' Tiny Desk concert highlights her spiritual and cultural impact, celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut album with nostalgia and powerful performances.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

On eve of anti-Trump protests, downtown L.A. curfew turns nightlife hub into ghost town

Elusive nightlife due to curfew influences local businesses negatively, including bars and cultural venues.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Rising Radicalism Among German Youth DW 06/13/2025

There is a significant rise in politically motivated crimes in Germany, particularly among young men who are becoming radicalized.
#reality-tv
Parenting
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

ABC News Studios docu-series looks at the realities of being a kidfluencer

The series examines the pressures and realities of families raising children in the influencer culture.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

After 30 years, Blue Man Group to end its Boston residency

Blue Man Group ends its Boston run on July 6 after over 30 years, celebrating its impact on the local community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Paris food

French furniture expert and restorer guilty of fake 18th-century chair scam

A multimillion-euro art scam involved faking 18th-century chairs, deceiving collectors and even the Palace of Versailles.
NYC startup
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Jonathan Mayers, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands Co-Founder, Dies at 51

Jonathan Mayers, co-founder of Superfly Entertainment and key figure in pioneering music festivals, has passed away at 51.
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

70 Years Later, An Infamously "Cheesy" Sci-Fi Movie Is Better Than You Think

Not all MST3K movies are actually bad. The ability to provide a jokey running commentary doesn't necessarily reveal that the movie sucks, but instead is rich enough for multiple readings.
Film
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

The 2025 World AeroPress Championship Plans a Seoul Party

The 2025 World AeroPress Championship is returning to Seoul after its first event in 2017, showcasing the global growth and enthusiasm around AeroPress coffee brewing.
Portland food
Roam Research
fromMedium
1 month ago

How to write surveys that actually work: lessons from Strava

Effective survey design uses behavioral data, smart logic, and curiosity-driven UX.
Writing
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Stories Joan Didion told before she died: A trip to the writer's intimate archives

Joan Didion's personal journals reveal significant moments in her life, illuminating her complex relationship with public identity and personal introspection.
#edmund-white
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

The next time you have great gay sex, you can thank Edmund White

Edmund White's passing marks a significant loss for the gay community, particularly due to his impactful work in advancing LGBTQ+ literature.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Edmund White, novelist and great chronicler of gay life, dies aged 85

Edmund White, a pioneering figure in gay literature, passed away at 85, leaving a significant legacy in LGBTQ+ writing.
#influencer-marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change? The reality is more complex

fromWWD
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Industry Leaders Weigh the Transformative Power of Brand Ambassadors in Fashion and Culture

fromPhys
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change? The reality is more complex

fromWWD
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Industry Leaders Weigh the Transformative Power of Brand Ambassadors in Fashion and Culture

Canada news
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Targets Canadian Border Crossings Near Historic Library

The Haskell Free Library now requires Canadians to present passports due to new U.S. border restrictions.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bernardine Evaristo scoops Women's prize outstanding contribution award

Bernardine Evaristo wins Women's prize outstanding contribution award, enhancing support for underrepresented writers.
Award recognizes Evaristo's transformative impact and dedication to uplifting diverse voices.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Adolescence becomes Netflix's second biggest English-language TV series

Adolescence has become Netflix's second biggest English language series, surpassing Stranger Things with cultural impact and acclaim.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Marc Maron ends iconic podcast after 16 years: 'We're burnt out'

Marc Maron is ending his hugely successful podcast WTF after 16 years due to burnout, despite being satisfied with the work they've done.
Arts
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Pablo Picasso's Childhood Paintings: Precocious Works Painted Between the Ages of 8 and 15

Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' caused a cultural shock in 1907, challenging traditional views on art and representation.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Are Hot Dogs Called Hot Dogs? The Unique History Of This American Sausage - Tasting Table

In 1901, New York Journal cartoonist Tad Dorgan heard vendors selling 'red hot' dachshund sausages at a polo match, which may have led to the term 'hot dog'.
NYC food
#music-industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Music production

Feels bigger than herself': the importance of Taylor Swift's latest victory

Taylor Swift's recent acquisition of her master recordings marks a significant victory over the music industry's artist-devaluing practices.
fromRAIN News
1 month ago
SF music

Mark Mulligan: Unintended consequences - the year ahead for streaming

Streaming's maturity is accompanied by transformative changes in licensing, which could lead to unintended but impactful consequences for artists and the music industry.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Feels bigger than herself': the importance of Taylor Swift's latest victory

Taylor Swift's recent acquisition of her master recordings marks a significant victory over the music industry's artist-devaluing practices.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Once-in-a-generation artist' Arijit Singh to be first Indian musician to headline UK stadium

Arijit Singh is set to become the first Indian musician to perform a stadium concert in the UK.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Remembering a Ballet Legend in Russia; a Monkey Census in Nepal

Yuri Grigorovich greatly influenced the Bolshoi Ballet's global standing through innovative productions.
Nepal is conducting its first monkey census to address food theft issues.
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Portraits of a Young Chloe Sevigny and Harmony Korine in 90s New York

I used to shoot in a studio on Spring Street, SoHo, which was about two blocks away from where I lived. That neighbourhood was quite a focal point for young creative people. It's crazy to think, but I would see Henry Rollins and...
NYC LGBT
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Tracey Emin and Ai Weiwei pay tribute to BBC broadcaster Alan Yentob

I am so proud to have been one of his subjects for his groundbreaking Imagine documentaries [2018].
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Braveheart at 30: Mel Gibson's gory, hokey Oscar winner plays like a biblical epic

The film isn't just a historical retelling, but rather a legendary print of Scotland's past, enhancing its appeal with dramatized emotion and resonant themes.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blacklisted fashion photographer Terry Richardson returns to the newsstands

His work is deemed a powerful tribute to David Lynch, not an attempt to rehabilitate Richardson’s career as he hasn’t faced accountability for past actions.
Media industry
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