Vipology Staff Writer

YSL Beauty names Troye Sivan new U.S. Beauty Ambassador

Singer-songwriter-actor Troye Sivan is officially entering the beauty sphere as he adds another hyphenate to his resume: YSL Beauty Ambassador. Last Thursday, Sivan was announced as the latest ambassador for YSL Beauty – the makeup, skincare, and fragrances subdivision within the luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent. The “Angel Baby” singer wrote on Instagram: “Your boy is […]

Did you know that T-Mobile is selling your app usage data to advertisers?

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T-Mobile’s advertising business is offering a new way for marketers to pry into your app-using habits. Ad Exchanger reports that the un-carrier’s new program is called App Insights, and it’s now fully operational after spending a year in beta. The program allows third-party marketers to buy T-Mobile customer data and centers around a key piece of information that […]

Seven People have Died amid ‘one of the worst meningococcal outbreaks’ in US history. The CDC is urging People to get Vaccinated

As Insider reports, a meningococcal disease outbreak in Florida has killed at least seven people and sickened 26 more. The CDC is calling this deadly spread “one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in US history.” Health officials are urging people in Florida who may be at risk to go get vaccinated […]

Lake Mead water levels drop closer to “Dead Pool” status

Water levels at Lake Mead dropped to historic lows this week with persistent drought exacerbated by climate change and increased water demands driving the reservoir closer to becoming a “dead pool.” The nation’s largest reservoir on Thursday measured at 1,043.8 feet, its lowest level since the lake was filled in the 1930s. The minimum elevation to […]

A new winner is crowned at 2022’s ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ competition

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There’s a new ugliest dog in the world! As NBC’s TODAY show reports, last Friday, NBC’s Kerry Sanders served as a judge at the 2022 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, California, and helped crown a hairless Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix named Mr. Happy Face as the winner. Mr. Happy Face’s owner, Janeda Banelly, said the […]

Russell Westbrook’s Honor the Gift’s New Summer 2022 Collection is Out Now

Licensing deals focused on hawking merch are becoming more passé for athletes, with names like Megan Rapinoe, Russell Westbrook, Allyson Felix and Raheem Sterling creating their own brands. “Labels like Westbrook’s Honor the Gift are full-line fashion companies, producing seasonal collections without using their founders’ names on a logo to attract fans,” writes Daniel Yaw-Miller for The Business of […]

Samsung’s ginormous 55-inch Odyssey Ark monitor could go on sale in August

According to a report from Korean outlet ETNews (via SamMobile), Samsung is getting ready to release its massive 55-inch curved Odyssey Ark monitor this August. The monitor, which was announced in January at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), has reportedly gone through a few certification programs that have to be done before it can go on sale. Details about this […]

Here are Thumbtack’s Top Summer Interior Home Improvement Projects for 2022

It goes without saying that summer is synonymous with outdoor living. And the past two summers’ limited travel and increased time at home has no doubt inspired homeowners’ continued, rising determination to transform their space into a summer sanctuary, ideal for soaking up the sun (or shade). Outdoor home additions, upgrades, and remodels are top […]

Is it a Craft Brew if it’s owned by “big beer?” Stone Brewing Sells to Sapporo

Founded in 1996 during the prime of craft brewing’s first great expansion, Stone Brewing has long been one of America’s most outspoken independent brewers. These are the folks that built their reputation with a beer called Arrogant Bastard — and they didn’t shy from having a similar public persona. According to Food and Wine magazine, in […]