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The World's Most Peculiar Etiquette Practices, Mapped
The World's Most Peculiar Etiquette Practices, Mapped
Study this map of global etiquette rules before your next trip abroad.
2023-07-11 03:23
The best mesh WiFi routers for gamers
The best mesh WiFi routers for gamers
Any online gamer knows how crucial it is to have a reliable, robust connection. In
2023-08-31 18:59
'Attack on Titan' series finale trailer teases the end for its giant-killing heroes
'Attack on Titan' series finale trailer teases the end for its giant-killing heroes
Attack on Titan is finally coming to an end after 10 years, with the official
2023-07-03 12:45
Miller Lite shames its stellar roster of stunning celebs with new ad that labeled them 'bad s**t'
Miller Lite shames its stellar roster of stunning celebs with new ad that labeled them 'bad s**t'
Featuring comedian Ilana Glazer, the one-minute and 30-second spot posted online declared, 'It's time beer made it up for women'
2023-05-16 22:55
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes makes British Vogue cover debut aged 82
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes makes British Vogue cover debut aged 82
Miriam Margolyes says she “never had any shame about being gay” as she makes her British Vogue cover debut aged 82. The award-winning actress, known for her foul mouth and lovable eccentricity, said gay people are “not conventional” and she “wouldn’t want to be straight for anything”. Margolyes is known for a wide range of work in the TV and film industry, including roles in Blackadder, Babe and the Harry Potter franchise. She features along with other “LGBTQ+ pioneers”, including Ncuti Gatwa and Emma D’Arcy, in the July edition of British Vogue. In an accompanying interview, she discusses her sexuality and says she has always tried to “make people feel good about themselves”. “It’s a strong position if you’re not afraid to be who you are,” she said. “We’re all so insecure. People are frightened such a lot of the time and what I’ve always tried to do… (is) make people feel good about themselves.” Margolyes came out as a lesbian in 1966, a time when homosexuality was illegal, and lived through the HIV crisis of the 1980s – during which she lost 34 friends. She has been with her partner – academic Heather Sutherland – for 54 years. “I never had any shame about being gay or anything really,” she told British Vogue. “I knew it wasn’t criminal because it was me. I couldn’t be criminal.” She added: “I think gay people are very lucky, because we are not conventional, we are a group slightly apart. It gives us an edge. “We’re good artists, we’re good musicians. And I like being gay. I wouldn’t want to be straight for anything.” The full interview with Miriam Margolyes can be read online on British Vogue’s website.
2023-06-14 17:51
Opera for the public: Spain's Teatro Real opera house offers free broadcast to towns and cities
Opera for the public: Spain's Teatro Real opera house offers free broadcast to towns and cities
MADRID (AP) — On a night in the middle of July, tenors, sopranos and a choir delighted the crowd in Madrid’s luxurious Teatro Real opera house with Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece, “Turandot.”
2023-07-29 14:25
See plus-size model Ashley Graham stun in Old Hollywood-inspired Harris Reed LFW show
See plus-size model Ashley Graham stun in Old Hollywood-inspired Harris Reed LFW show
Plus-size model Ashley Graham took to the runway in a glamorous corset for the Harris Reed show. The show marked the informal start of London Fashion Week – officially running from September 15-19. Graham donned a black gown with a shimmering gold corset and a sweeping shawl, as part of the 10 look show. This isn’t the first time Reed has worked with Graham, 35, having dressed her in a sculptural pale pink and black gown for the 2023 Met Gala. Reed’s catwalks are typically dramatic – previous shows have had performances from actor Florence Pugh and singer Sam Smith – and this season was no different. Entitled ‘Duet’, the collection was inspired by Old Hollywood styles, mixing together masculinity and feminity. Designs on the catwalk used deadstock black velvet and white duchess satin with pops of gold, and played around with exaggerated proportions. One of the standout looks of the show was a black and white evening gown with statement shoulders and a revealing low cut-out at the back – which could have been inspired by the low-slung ‘bumster’ trousers popularised by Alexander McQueen in the Nineties. The largely monochrome nature of the collection was punctuated by metallic accents, with silver and pearl half-moon breast cups on one look, showcasing Reed’s partnership with London-based jewellery brand Missoma. The show was accompanied by vocals from Cosima, a Peckham-born singer-songwriter who wore an off-the-shoulder black and white gown to perform. Watching front row at the Tate Modern in London were activist and model Monroe Bergdorf, Game Of Thrones actress Maisie Williams and Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran. The show was inspired by Virginia Woolf’s 1928 historical novel Orlando, often seen as one of the earliest representations of trans identity in English language literature. Reed cited the quote: “Different though the sexes are, they intermix. In every human being a vacillation from one sex to the other takes place, and often it is only the clothes that keep the male or female likeness, while underneath the sex is the very opposite of what is above.” Backstage, Reed expressed the need for LGBTQ+ representation. “It’s more important today than ever, because we are seeing so much more hate on the streets. I think it’s getting rapidly more aggressive and more unsafe to be queer and queer presenting in the city,” the Evening Standard reported him as saying. “Casting trans and non-binary individuals in my show potentially runs the risk of turning off some of my Middle Eastern and Asian clients. “As a designer, I walk a very fine balance of not offending too many people to equal sales and build my brand, but I still need to stand behind my messaging.” Reed’s designs are often concerned with gender fluidity and theatricality, both at his eponymous label and in his role as creative director of French fashion house Nina Ricci. In January 2024 he will publish his first book, called Fluid: A Fashion Revolution. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Football legend Michael Owen: My four kids all have opinions about my fashion choices How homeowners are creating pet-specific stylish spaces Sex Education season 4: How vintage finds help characters get their unique style
2023-09-14 19:57
Burger King sued for making Whopper burgers look bigger than they actually are in advertisements
Burger King sued for making Whopper burgers look bigger than they actually are in advertisements
A lawsuit claimed Burger King’s advertisements overstated the amount of meat and the size of its Whopper burger
2023-09-01 21:50
3 judges who chipped away abortion rights to hear federal abortion pill appeal
3 judges who chipped away abortion rights to hear federal abortion pill appeal
Three appeals court judges with a history of supporting restrictions on abortion will hear arguments May 17 on whether a widely used abortion drug should remain available
2023-05-16 12:21
'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
“Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76
2023-09-02 16:49
On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview
On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview
If you think the roads have gotten busier on your morning commute, you’re not alone
2023-09-14 12:16
Many stars at Women's World Cup juggle parenthood while playing on the world stage
Many stars at Women's World Cup juggle parenthood while playing on the world stage
Forget about orange slices, players like Alex Morgan, Australia’s Katrina Gorry and Jamaica’s Cheyna Matthews are redefining what it means to be a “soccer mom.”
2023-08-03 15:28