Here’s Why Olivia Wilde Didn’t Show Up on the 2022 VMAs Red Carpet

Unfortunate news for everyone hoping Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles were going to make their red carpet debut at the 2022 VMAs: They most certainly did not.

Chadwick Boseman, Who Starred in ‘Black Panther,’ Is Mourned as a ‘Superhero’

Oprah Winfrey and Joseph R. Biden Jr. were among those who praised the actor, who died on Friday at 43, for his portrayals of Black leaders and his perseverance against cancer. read more ‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Dies of Cancer at 43

Kenya Local Design Boom Still Far Off Despite Used-Clothing Ban

Bloomberg - Kenya’s domestic fashion designers see the government’s ban on the importation of used clothing as a key

The UAE has successfully launched the Arab world's first Mars mission

(CNN)The United Arab Emirates successfully launched its Mars-bound Hope Probe on Sunday, marking the the Arab world's first interplanetary mission -- and the first of three international missions to the Red Planet this summer.

#Coded

the Jet Blacks are for life, but this Milky Way is sumn sexy #Coded @FentyOfficial pic.twitter.com/l3FDKgTxTk

— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 14, 2020

Coronavirus: USNS Comfort arrives, Javits to open as temp hospital in NYC

ABC 13.com WEST SIDE, Manhattan -- The USNS Comfort sailed into New York Harbor on Monday as the Jacob Javits Center prepared to open as a medical facility to increase hospital capacity in New York City amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

This Is How Volkswagen Aided Nazi Germany's World War II Effort

The Volkswagen, or “People’s Car,” that so many millions have known for more than half a century had its genesis in Nazi Germany. Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, who designed the Volkswagen, had to share the concept with none other than Adolf Hitler. cont'd

Hong Kong's student protesters are turning campuses into fortresses

Hong Kong (CNN) Less than 164 feet (50 meters) from a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) base, student protesters are building a fortress.

The lot where Nipsey Hussle died is now surrounded by a chain-link fence

“It’s disappointing,” she said. “This is a landmark now. Like Tupac, he’s a legend in his own right.” read more

RIDER” — respect, integrity, discipline, effort and responsibility.

Neighbor of Botham Jean who testified against Amber Guyger

Brown started crying on the witness stand when he was asked about the victim. He said he'd met Jean for the first time on the day he was killed but was used to hearing the 26-year-old sing Gospel music and Drake songs in the mornings.

The 50 Most Popular Cocktails in the World in 2019

In January, Drinks International, a trade publication for the alcohol industry, released its annual list of the world’s best cocktails. To create the list, DI surveyed the best bars around the globe, asking them to rank the 10 best-selling classic cocktails at their establishments. These responses were then weighted and ranked, yielding the most-ordered cocktails. This year, 127 bars were surveyed.

Ad Astra: A journey upriver to meet your demons, internal and otherwise

A sci-fi action movie where the key action takes place in Brad Pitt's neurons. read more

Review: Mary J Blige, Nas bring Royalty, star power to Bay Area

Mary J. Blige and Nas took the stage together, lighting up the night with their combined star power and drawing a huge roar from the crowd.

Nas and Mary J. Blige to donate money to Baltimore rec center after upcoming concert

Baltimore Sun ~ A portion of proceeds from an upcoming Nas and Mary J. Blige concert in Baltimore will go towards enhancing music programs at the Liberty Rec and Tech Center on Maine Ave., according to a release.

REVIEW – MARY J. BLIGE & NAS REIGN ON “ROYALTY TOUR”

Nas and Mary J. Blige have long since burned their names permanently into the hip-hop community, and are both considered royalty in the industry. It seems fitting then, that their current tour — which made its way to Denver on Wednesday, August 7 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre — is named “Together: The Royalty Tour.”

MADONNA, THE QUEEN OF POP, TURNS 61: SOME OF HER MOST ICONIC MOMENTS

It's Madonna's 61st birthday on Friday, and while the Queen of Pop prepares for her "Madame X" tour, here is a round-up of just a few of her most iconic and impactful moments.

Meet Joe Holder, Creative Director of Your Better Self

Introducing GQ's new fitness columnist and wellness guru: super-trainer Joe Holder. What makes Joe special—and why his roster of clients grows increasingly star-studded—is his holistic philosophy. Instead of killing yourself every day at the gym, why not save some energy to eat right, recover completely, and meditate? For his first column Joe gives us a look at the approach that powers his own life.

BY JOE HOLDER

How Tove Lo became the filthiest rebel in pop

Pop genius Tove Lo is building a catalogue of increasingly raunchy, unmarketable singles that put a feminist spin on exploitative 2000s pop. Her unwillingness to make radio-friendly music is precisely what makes her so good. read more

How parents are driving children to drug abuse

Alcohol and drug abuse among children has been attributed to their parents’ behaviour. The findings of a survey, contained in a report dubbed ‘Status of Drugs and Substance Abuse among Primary School Pupils in Kenya’, directly attribute substance abuse among children, some as young as four years old, to their parents’ and guardians’ lifestyles.

Toyota Takes Repeat 24 Hours of Le Mans Victory With a Dash of Drama

Jalopnik ~ That was the race done and dusted. Two failed tires in three hours is bad enough luck. Toyota’s weird idea to change just one tire absolutely certainly cost the #7 the win they so desperately wanted (and probably deserved). Toyota still gets a 1-2 finish, but the “wrong” car won it.