Shōgun may have made Emmys history as the first-ever non-English language series to win for best drama, but on the red carpet, the real winner was an erstwhile festive fashion fave: sequins. As Hypebae reports, leading the charge, was The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri, who wore a custom-made Bottega Veneta gown in eye-catching red, black, white and yellow sequins. The strapless neckline and […]
And the Award for World’s Best Pizza Goes To….
Anthony Mangieri has regained his crown. His Una Pizza Napoletana on New York’s Lower East Side has been named the best pizzeria in the world by the organization 50 Top Pizza, a year after sliding from the top spot. According to The Robb Report, Mangieri, the New Jersey native, has been making pizza for more than 30 […]
Is Skynet here? OpenAI releases o1, the Strawberry model with ‘Reasoning’ Abilities
OpenAI is releasing a new model called o1, the first in a planned series of “reasoning” models that have been trained to answer more complex questions, faster than a human can. It’s being released alongside o1-mini, a smaller, cheaper version. And yes, if you’re steeped in AI rumors: this is, in fact, the extremely hyped Strawberry model. […]
US Olympic Team Therapy Dog Beacon Returns Home
Beacon, the golden retriever therapy dog for the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, has returned home after surgery and a hospital stay, and his owner is now sharing his latest health update. As NBC’s The Today Show reports, the 4-year-old dog was taken to a pet hospital on September 4, where he was treated for a high fever […]
Time for Fall Yard Cleanup!
As summer comes to a close, your home deserves some special attention to prepare for colder temperatures to come. September home maintenance is all about wrapping up the warm and welcoming fall. Drain and winterize outside irrigation If you live in a place that drops below freezing in the winter, you need to turn your outside water […]
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Could it Come Down to Mind over Matter?
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month It is a time to promote healthy growth in children. Weight gain occurs when an individual’s energy intake exceeds their energy expenditure — in other words, when calories in exceed calories out. What is less well understood is the fact […]
This Day in Music History – September 15th
1963 – The Beatles single “She Loves You” was released in the U.S. 1963 -The Beach Boys album “Surfer Girl” was released. 1964 – “Shindig!” premiered on ABC. The first show opened with Sam Cooke, The Everly Brothers, The Wellingtons, The Righteous Brothers, Bobby Sherman and Alan Sues. 1965 – The second season of “Shindig!” […]
Led Zeppelin’s Unmatched Virtuosity and the Simplicity Debate
Every band usually has a grounded member who holds things together, but Led Zeppelin defied this norm. The band’s virtuosity was highlighted when a radio station held a national poll for the greatest vocalist, guitarist, drummer, and bassist. Remarkably, fans voted Led Zeppelin members as winners in all categories. Their collective talent brought a fresh […]
LL Cool J: The Timeless G.O.A.T. of Hip-Hop
LL Cool J has been a legend for decades, a status cemented by his album “G.O.A.T.” nearly 25 years ago. While other rappers paved the way and sold more records, none have maintained his level of success for as long. His first single, “I Need a Beat,” was released 40 years ago, and he’s still […]
Kelly Clarkson on Beyoncé’s CMA Snub: ‘I Can Relate’
Kelly Clarkson understands Beyoncé’s disappointment over being snubbed by the 2024 CMA Awards. Despite the success of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album, which topped the Billboard 200 and included hits like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “Jolene,” it received no nominations at the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Clarkson reflected on her own experience in the country music […]