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JJ Johnson's recipe for Collard Greens and Rice Soup
JJ Johnson's recipe for Collard Greens and Rice Soup
Chef JJ Johnson created a soup of collard greens and rice so that he could incorporate some of the most basic ingredients he loves in one pot
2023-09-26 02:54
Sweden Holds Grim Warning for the $4 Billion Padel Craze
Sweden Holds Grim Warning for the $4 Billion Padel Craze
Padel, the racket sport craze currently sweeping across much of the planet, has turned into a cautionary tale
2023-09-16 14:54
Jay-Z claims Blue Ivy asks him for fashion advice
Jay-Z claims Blue Ivy asks him for fashion advice
Jay-Z is more than just a father – he’s a style advisor too. The famed 53-year-old may not have gotten one of his daughter’s stamps of approval for his fashion sense in the past, but he has it now. In conversation with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Jay-Z opened up about how Blue Ivy, 11, has warmed up to the idea of him being the “cool” dad. “She used to be frontin’ on me a little bit,” Jay-Z admitted. “But [now] I catch her. I catch her in the corner, you know? Now she asks me, you know, if this is cool, if her sneakers [are cool].” King, 68, inquired further about whether Blue Ivy actually goes to her father for advice on what to wear. “Yeah, yeah, yeah,” the “Empire State of Mind” vocalist proclaimed. But while Blue Ivy’s perception of Jay-Z may be on the mend, he explained how she used to be a bit overly embarrassed of him and he’d then have to explain that he really was hip. “There was a time where she was like, ‘Daaaaad’,’” he quipped. To this, he’d normally answer: “I’m cool. I don’t know what you sayin‘. I’m cool! You got cool parents! At your house, your parents [are] cool.” Like mother like daughter, Blue Ivy’s interest in style isn’t surprising considering both her mom and dad’s position in the fashion world. In the past few months, the “Lemonade” creator donned bold designer each night of her Renaissance tour, from custom Versace to Alexander McQueen. David Koma reflected on what it was like to dress the sought-after music legend for her world tour when speaking to Harper’s Bazaar. “For us, the designers, it is not just an amazing exposure but a wonderful cultural moment to be a part of,” the creative said. “A global tour like this is an incredible, culture-defining event.” “Having seen some of the videos from this tour – you just know it’s a once-in-a-lifetime magical performance that every attendee will remember forever,” he continued. “Considering the creativity that goes into putting on a show like that, it makes sense to work with designers for special couture and custom looks.” Beyoncé’s 57-concert run was special for a myriad of reasons, but being able to share the stage with her eldest daughter was the icing on the cake. Blue Ivy danced alongside her mom to songs like “My Power” and “Black Parade” for multiple concerts along the way. After the young prodigy’s first appearance in Paris, Beyoncé took to her Instagram to express how meaningful the experience was to have her daughter perform with her. “My beautiful first born. I’m so proud and thankful to be your mama. You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel,” she wrote next to a slide deck of images from the show. Blue Ivy is one of three children Jay-Z and Beyonce share. The two welcomed twins Rumi and Sir in June of 2017. The “Single Ladies” singer and “Part II” artist tied the knot 15 years ago in front of an intimate group of close friends and family. Read More What is lunch with Jay-Z worth? Less than $500k, he thinks ‘Ozempic is exposing holes in the body positivity movement’ Dolly Parton shares expert response to critics who tell her to ‘tone down’ her look ‘Ozempic is exposing holes in the body positivity movement’ Dolly Parton shares expert response to critics who tell her to ‘tone down’ her look Why Black models are boycotting Melbourne Fashion Week
2023-10-27 03:50
Liz Weston: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money — here’s how to fight back
Liz Weston: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money — here’s how to fight back
Companies make it easy to subscribe to their services — and frustratingly hard to unsubscribe
2023-11-27 21:47
Give the gift of memories with 51% off a Canon portable photo printer
Give the gift of memories with 51% off a Canon portable photo printer
SAVE $76.95: As of Oct. 25, you can get a Canon SELPHY QX10 portable photo
2023-10-26 02:27
The best laptops for video editing and content creation
The best laptops for video editing and content creation
Who'd have believed that one day we'd have Hollywood-level editing tech at our fingertips? That's
2023-05-30 17:55
I Tried The TikTok-Famous Binder Alternative From Girlfriend Collective
I Tried The TikTok-Famous Binder Alternative From Girlfriend Collective
TikTok has become an online destination for all the need-to-know fashion tips, tricks, and hacks you weren’t expecting. Depending on your For You page, you may already know about the now-famous Girlfriend Collective sports bra being touted as a binder alternative. My own TikTok algorithm has been serving me up lots of trans and non-binary folks that seemingly can’t get enough of this surprising hack. Recommended by and for those with bigger breasts for whom traditional binders may be uncomfortable, the Dylan Tank Bra seemed perfect for me. I’m a 38H, and, while it would be impossible for me to ever be completely flat, I was curious and excited to try a binder alternative that could be super-compressive and actually pleasant to wear. I also decided to try another less-compressive sports bra from GC, the Mia High Neck, to see how it stacked up.
2023-06-02 05:15
Olga Korotyayeva: Sean Penn spotted on dinner date with 'Blast' actress year after divorcing Leila George
Olga Korotyayeva: Sean Penn spotted on dinner date with 'Blast' actress year after divorcing Leila George
Olga Korotyayeva was seen donning a black and silver dress, while Sean Penn wore a tailored black suit with a white shirt and a black tie
2023-05-30 10:46
I Tried It: Working Aboard an Amtrak Train
I Tried It: Working Aboard an Amtrak Train
I’ve always loved trains. Like Marge Simpson and potatoes, I just think they’re neat. That’s
2023-08-11 22:55
Toto Wolff shares Lewis Hamilton verdict on Mercedes breakthrough
Toto Wolff shares Lewis Hamilton verdict on Mercedes breakthrough
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed Lewis Hamilton’s reaction to his joint-best performance of the season after finishing second at the Mexican Grand Prix. It’s been a long grind of a season for Mercedes, who have struggled to consistently get the desired results from their W14 car, prompting plenty of frustration from Hamilton and teammate George Russell amid Red Bull’s domination. But there were signs of life in Mexico over the weekend as Russell finished sixth but Hamilton crossed the line in second place for just the third time this season following the Spanish GP in June and the Australian GP back in April. The 38-year-old couldn’t catch the unstoppable Max Verstappen cruising to another race victory but team boss Wolff joked that the veteran British driver was finally happy with the W14. “Today I think it was a first where he said ‘the car is actually good!’,” smiled Wolff. “But it was a brilliant, brilliant drive and we have these oscillations in performance. We don’t really know, sometimes the tyres stick, sometimes not. “The smiles on our faces because the car was strong. I think once Lewis was in free air, we had so much margin on the medium, fastest lap at the end. It was good.” Mercedes are hardly alone in struggling this campaign, with Red Bull having won all but one of the 19 races so far, with Verstappen claiming victory in 16 of those – already breaking his own record from last year of most wins in a single season. Not since Russell crossed the line first at Interlagos in 2022 have the German manufacturer finished top of the podium but Wolff is pleased with the progress shown, although he refused to commit to an exact timescale on when that elusive win might come. “Not sure,” Wolff said. “It’s been a few weekends now that we’ve been saying ‘we could have’ but we didn’t. “I think we need to qualify better and then probably in straight-line speed, it wouldn’t have been so competitive against Max but who knows? The pace is there.” Read More F1 2023 season race schedule: When is the Brazilian Grand Prix? Max Verstappen gives blunt verdict on Sergio Perez’s Mexican Grand Prix crash Sergio Perez lasts just 14 seconds in home race as Max Verstappen wins in Mexico
2023-10-31 19:51
T-Mobile Now Serving Up High-Performance 5G 'Network Slicing'
T-Mobile Now Serving Up High-Performance 5G 'Network Slicing'
Serving up something good one slice at a time isn’t just for pizza; it’s also
2023-08-29 04:25
Should you get back together with an ex?
Should you get back together with an ex?
Cuffing season is over, Taylor Swift recently got out of a six-year relationship — and
2023-05-11 18:19