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Review: Alexandra Silber & Friends Have Another Night Of Wishful Thinking In I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN at 54 Below
Heigh-Ho, My Merry Rainbow Tribe! Bobby Patrick your RAINBOW Reviewer here. Grabbing that silent T in cabareT to bring you all the Tea! So, my DAHLINGS, this month's installment of that fab series birthed from a tweet by Alexandra Silber - I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN - brought Al and her pals back to 54 Below to dream and wish for roles in this, the dawn of a new age of theatre, where all roles are open to all people with the power to wish it so... even in their showers.
Biden's Handling of Israel-Hamas Conflict and Islamophobia May Cost Him Muslim American Support in 2024 Election - BNN Breaking
Biden’s Handling of Israel-Hamas Conflict and Islamophobia May Cost Him Muslim American Support in 2024 Election As the dust of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict settles, a growing chorus of voices from the Muslim American and Arab American communities is expressing disillusionment. Their grievances are twofold: the handling of the conflict by President Joe Biden and perceived indifference to the rising tide of Islamophobia at home.
A Case of 'Irregular' Radars and Legal Dilemmas
Portugal’s Traffic Fines Under Scrutiny: A Case of ‘Irregular’ Radars and Legal Dilemmas In the quiet lanes of Portugal, where cobblestones echo with the history of explorers and poets, a modern conundrum has surfaced. Traffic fines, the invisible hand of law enforcement, have been caught in a whirlpool of legal and ethical questions.
Tainted Legislators: Madhya Pradesh Assembly Members Face Disqualification Threat - BNN Breaking
Tainted Legislators: Madhya Pradesh Assembly Members Face Disqualification Threat In the heart of India, an unsettling revelation unfolds. A recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Madhya Pradesh Election Watch exposes that 13% of the sitting members in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly are under a cloud, with criminal charges pending against them. If convicted, these charges, lingering for up to 17 years, could disqualify them from serving.
Photos: Alexandra Silber's I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN Stays First Rate At 54 Below
Heigh-Ho, My Merry Rainbow Tribe! Bobby Patrick your RAINBOW Reviewer here. Grabbing that silent T in cabareT to bring you all the Tea! So my DAHLINGS, this month's installment of that fab series birthed from a tweet byAlexandra Silber - I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN - brought Al and her pals back to 54 Below to dream and wish for roles in this, the dawn of a new age of theatre, where all roles are open to all people with the power to wish it so... even in their showers.
‘No Hard Feelings’ Tops Friday Box Office as ‘The Flash’ Grinds to a Halt – United States KNews.MEDIA
What should have theoretically been the second weekend in a row to be dominated by The Flash has taken a completely different shape. Now that it is clear that the DC superhero film has bombed, a smattering of releases — both old and new — occupied spots in the top five list at this weekend’s domestic box office. Leading the pack on Friday is Sony’s No Hard Feelings, but ultimately, the weekend will go to one of two animated films, Elemental or Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse.
Power Rangers’ New Red Ranger Is Fixing A 30-Year-Old Franchise Mistake – United States KNews.MEDIA
Power Rangers’ new Red Ranger, which debuts in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, is an unprecedented event in the franchise’s 30-year-old history. Following the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reunion in Power Rangers: Once Always, the franchise continues its 30-anniversary celebration with Cosmic Fury. The Power Rangers Dino Fury sequel will be the 30th Power Rangers season, a landmark for the franchise that began with Zordon recruiting “five teenagers with attitude” to fight Rita Repulsa in 1993.
What's Going On at PRX, Part III: The Employees
So, what has gone on at PRX since August of 2020? This is the final part in a three-part series on PRX; part one is here and part two is here. I recommend reading everything in order. In part one, my reporting revealed that between August of 2020 and July of 2022, PRX lost half its workforce, and also that all white new hires still work at PRX, while 42% of BIPOC new hires have already left the organization.
Lee Kwang Soo Being Listed As The Next Guest On "Running Man" Has Fans Buzzing
Followers of the show Running Man have longed for Lee Kwang Soo to appear as a guest after having his final episode as a regular cast member on June 13, 2021. The actor himself has expressed his interest in being on the show again, but he has not been able to return despite releasing a few movies and TV series since his departure.
The Release Dates Of All 34 K-Pop Idols Currently Enlisted In The Military
The mandatory military enlistment that all male K-Pop idols have to complete can be difficult for some fans to wait for, and sometimes it seems like it will last forever! Depending on which division they enlist in, their service length can last from 18 to 21 months, and there are several popular idols that are currently enlisted now. Here’s a list of the 34 K-Pop idols completing their enlistment, and when their release date is set for! 1.
10 Most Fascinating Facts To Love About Kang Tae Oh
K-Drama actor Kang Tae Oh has become a household name after the resounding success of Extraordinary Attorney Woo. No wonder fans are curious and would like to know more about him. Here are ten fascinating things about Kang Tae Oh that will endear him more to fans. 1. He took the MBTI test in character as Lee Junho and nailed the results. Kang Tae Oh said that when K-Drama actors study a role before starting to film, they usually take the MBTI test.
BIGHIT MUSIC Releases Details For "WORLD EXPO 2030 BUSAN KOREA CONCERT BTS "
BIGHIT MUSIC recently released information for BTS‘s concert in Busan this October through Facebook. They will be holding a free in-person concert, LIVE PLAY, and online streaming of the concert for fans all around the world. Below is the official English statement released.
Korean Media Reports BLACKPINK's Jennie And BTS's V Are Both Heading To New York City
One media outlet has reported that both BTS‘s V and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie are heading to New York City, shortly after new rumors of them dating broke out. According to an exclusive report from Sports Kyunghyang, BTS’s V is heading to New York City for a photoshoot schedule. He was spotted at Incheon International Airport earlier this morning KST. Sports Kyunghyang has also stated that all of BLACKPINK will be heading to New York City on August 25 KST for their own group schedules.
There Have Been No New "Big Four" K-Pop Boy Groups In An Oddly Long Time
The most recent K-Pop boy group to debut under a “Big Four” label — which consists of SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and BigHit Music/HYBE Labels — was TREASURE (if you don’t include ENHYPEN, who weren’t under BigHit Music or HYBE Labels at the time they debuted). TREASURE debuted on August 7, 2020, around 746 days ago (or over two years). Prior to their debut, the “Big Four” companies combined debuted at least one new K-Pop boy group each year since 2012.
Yet Another Photo Taken By BLACKPINK's Jennie Could Be Linked To BTS's V
Yesterday we wrote about an alleged photo of BTS‘s V and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie that has once again ignited the rumors that the two K-Pop idols could be dating. Now, eagle-eyed netizens think they’ve spotted yet another piece of evidence that V and Jennie have been spending time together based on a post on Jennie’s own Instagram story a couple of days ago. In the now-archived photo, Jennie shows appreciation for a bouquet, balloons, and other gifts she received from Hera Beauty.
BTS's RM And Megan Thee Stallion Wore The Same Fit But Served Totally Different Vibes
BTS‘s RM and Megan Thee Stallion surprisingly wore the same fit, but they served totally different vibes! RM and Megan Thee Stallion are both admired rappers. One would think the similarities end there, though. However, the two have collaborated as she featured on a remix of BTS’s hit song “Butter.” They have even performed it live during PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE. Not to mention RM is likely Megan Thee Stallion’s bias. Still, their fashion sense couldn’t be more different.
BLACKPINK Jisoo's Wisdom Shines Just As Brightly As Her Beauty Does As She Reflects On Her Growth Since Her Debut Days
In a recent interview with Marie Claire Korea, BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo shared her deepest feelings, and her wisdom and maturity shone through her words. Jisoo is famous not only for being a stunning beauty but also for her sweet and thoughtful personality, and when she opens her heart to BLINKs, fans can’t help but fall in love with her more. In her interview, Jisoo was asked how she turned the nervousness and pressure of releasing a new song into positive emotions and fuel.
BTS's V Is A Completely Relatable Introvert In The Latest "RUN BTS" Episode
BTS‘s V may be one of the most popular global celebrities, but he’s always relatable to fans. Whether fans relate to his impromptu way of adventuring, his fear of the dentist, his relaxed way of watching K-Dramas, or his attitude towards dieting and exercise, V usually has fans relating to his effortlessly funny personality. And in the latest episode of BTS’s RUN BTS “Telepathy” episode, V is once more proving incredibly relatable to fans.
Actor Lee Do Hyun's Instagram Gets Hacked, And IVE's Wonyoung To Be Next Target
Actor Lee Do Hyun has been hacked on Instagram. The actor is popular and well-known for K-Dramas such as Hotel del Luna, 18 Again, Sweet Home, and Youth of May. So, he boasts 5.5 million followers on the social media application Instagram. Unfortunately, he has now been hacked.
Girls' Generation's Sooyoung Bids A Touching Goodbye To "Forever 1" Promotions
Girls’ Generation recently concluded their promotions for “Forever 1”. The song marked the group’s 15th anniversary and was released specially for fans who had been waiting. After 2017, when Seohyun, Sooyoung, and Tiffany left SM Entertainment to pursue their individual activities, the group never performed as an 8. Until 2022, that is. The girls made a stellar comeback, proving to the world that they still are on top, even after all those years.
NCT’s Taeyong Gains Praise After Going Viral For Getting “Angry” At SMTOWN LIVE 2022
NCT‘s Taeyong went viral after he was seen expressing frustration to Sungchan during SMTOWN LIVE 2022. The reason why shows his true personality and innate leadership, gaining him praise from NCTzens. Amidst many viral moments and iconic interactions, the artists of SM Entertainment had all eyes on them as they performed in one of the biggest K-Pop events of the year. As one of the company’s leading artists, NCT did not leave fans disappointed, delivering their signature powerful performance.
10+ “Run BTS!” 2022 Special Episode Part 2 Moments That You Need To See
BTS‘s variety show Run BTS! returned last week with the first part of the 2022 Special Episode! Now, that Part 2 has been released, here are 10+ moments, in no particular order, that you need to see… 1. BTS’s telepathy skills are no joke. 2. We can all relate to Jimin 3. Reuniting with your bestie after so long be like… 4. The next season of Run BTS! will be interesting… 5. Calling V 6. Jungkook will never stop doing the “That That” choreography any chance he gets. 7. BRB, actual tears in our eyes. 8.
Netizens Defend ENHYPEN Jake’s Privacy Following Rumors Sparked By A Now-Deleted Tweet
Netizens name on BELIFT LAB for higher safety of ENHYPEN Jake‘s privacy after rumors surfaced of him allegedly approaching girls on the street by asking for a cigarette lighter. On August 22, a Korean netizen tweeted photos of a person in a plaid shirt speaking to women within the Itaewon space of Seoul, claiming that it was Jake. The tweet is now deleted and the account suspended, however the difficulty rapidly gained consideration in Korea.
The Surprising Way BTS Rehearsed Their Difficult "N.O" Choreography
BTS have made a lot of memories together over all their years, from training to debut to their unprecedented global success. The K-Pop group has become a household name, but their incredible success was hard-earned. They continued to play the “Telepathy” game in their latest RUN BTS episode, which allowed the members to explore meaningful places like their first and second dorm.
Netizens Defend ENHYPEN Jake’s Privacy Following Rumors Sparked By A Now-Deleted Tweet
Netizens call on BELIFT LAB for better protection of ENHYPEN Jake‘s privacy after rumors surfaced of him allegedly approaching girls on the street by asking for a cigarette lighter. On August 22, a Korean netizen tweeted pictures of a man in a plaid shirt talking to girls in the Itaewon area of Seoul, claiming that it was Jake. The tweet is now deleted and the account suspended, but the issue quickly gained attention in Korea.
EXO's Kai and D.O. Are The Perfect Mix Of Sweet And Savage As They Compete In The Kitchen
In EXO Kai‘s recent vlog update, EXO-Ls got to see what went on behind the scenes during D.O. (also known as Kyungsoo) and Kai’s cooking competition for EXO-L Japan’s Official Book PLANET #16. Their sweet and savage interactions with each other lit up the set, and every moment was full of joy and laughter. Everyone knows that Kyungsoo is a fantastic chef, so it’s no surprise that while Kai was still working on his dish, Kyungsoo had already finished.
Remember When Somi Spoiled A Line In BLACKPINK's "Pink Venom?" Fans Suspect It Was Changed
Back in March, K-Pop soloist Somi went on Instagram Live to tour the YG Entertainment building with fans. They had fun chatting with the “XOXO” singer, but one unforeseen mistake brought everything to a halt! During the live, Somi accidentally opened the wrong door, and a then-unreleased track suddenly blasted out loud for everyone online to hear. Your browser does not support video.
ITZY's Yuna Was So Gorgeous In Recent KCON Appearance, It Should Be On Everyone's Bucket List To See Her Live
ITZY‘s Yuna is being praised once again for her stunning real life visuals! The JYP Entertainment girl group recently greeted fans in Los Angeles, United States, during their “Fan Square” session at KCON 2022. Though every member killed it on stage, Yuna trended online for being particularly memorable. Needless to say, she looked just as pretty in real life as expected! Some nicknames given to her that day were “goddess,” “queen” and more.
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Spills On His Chaotic Friendship With ITZY
Stray Kids‘ Bang Chan recently spilled on his chaotic friendship with the members of ITZY, proving they are the cutest besties. Stray Kids and ITZY both participated at this year’s KCON in Los Angeles. Both groups made a major splash, proving they are leaders of their generation.
Sindh schools to remain closed on Thursday
KARACHI: Chief Minister (CM) Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday announced closure of all educational institutions in Sindh amid heavy rainfall in most parts of the province. The CM has issued directives to the department of education following the decision. BIEK postpones exams Earlier, the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) also postponed its annual examinations scheduled on August 18.
The Sandals That Caused Revived An Empire By A Tweet
Such is the case of a couple in Spain who went viral after a screenshot on Whatsapp -those little geniuses of private conversations- in the conversation she shows him some sandals made from ropes that seem very ad hoc for him, although the gentleman had an answer that made him go viral. In the shared image you can see that she sends the photo of the flashy sandals to her partner. “Do you like them? For men. I’ve seen them in a story and I liked them.
Carolyn Miller Releases Viral TikTok Song, "When I Say I Do Today"
After having viral success on TikTok, Carolyn Miller just released a heartwarming Wedding song, “When I Say I Do Today”. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track. Carolyn Miller, “When I Say I Do Today”, available now // Photo Credit: Kaitlyn Ferris Long Island, New York native, Carolyn Miller has country music and Nashville in her heart. She utilizes her platform and her voice to share songs with the world that are meaningful and relatable.
2021 Upcoming Country Album Releases
With artists being cooped up at home and off the road, we are certain that they spent their time getting creative and we can not wait to hear what masterpieces will be released in 2021. Below is a list of the country albums that have been announced for release this year.
A Texas Man’s Taco Truck Was Saved By A Tweet And This Is The Story We Need Right Now
Things That Matter By Justin Lessner September 22, 2020 at 11:13 am TaqueriaElToritoOficial / Instagram In a story that’s becoming all too familiar amid the global Coronavirus pandemic, one man’s taco truck was on the brink of going out of business. Many small business owners throughout the country continue to struggle through the pandemic. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, more than 100,000 small businesses have not survived – and that number is on the rise.
Jimmy Neesham Lost For Words As A Twitter Question Stumps Him
Jimmy Neesham will turn out for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2020.© AFP The wide world of Jimmy Neesham has many characters: all 280 of them on Twitter. Known for quirky remarks and incandescent humour, Neesham's Twitter profile is often a centre of attraction for lovers of cricket and sarcasm alike. But even Neesham was stunned by a bizarre reply to one of his tweets where a Twitter user asked the cricketer if he was being paid more by NASA than by the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mediagazer: ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish says the full rebrand for CBS All Access will happen in 2021, not this summer, with more Viacom content including sports and news (Tim Baysinger/The Wrap)
Mediagazer presents the day's must-read media news on a single page. The media business is in tumult: from the production side to the distribution side, new technologies are upending the industry. Keeping up with these changes is time-consuming, as essential media coverage is scattered across numerous web sites at any given moment. Mediagazer simplifies this task by organizing the key coverage in one place.
Ford's Going To Release The New Bronco On OJ's Birthday And It's Either Brilliant Or Moronic Or Both
Among gearheads, the Bronco is well-known and loved for many things, and has been an offroad icon since those first boxy ones came trundling out of the factory in 1965. To the far greater mass of humanity, though, perhaps the greatest cultural moment that highlighted a Bronco was when OJ Simpson, accused of those famous murders, led police on a well-televised, low-speed chase from the passenger’s seat of his friend’s white Bronco.
Stephen King Yearned to Write an 'Existential' Horror Novel About Friday the 13th's Jason
Can’t keep Jason down... no matter how hard you try.Image: Paramount Pictures Watching a hockey mask-wearing killer murder dozens of campers in theFriday the 13th franchise may not scream: “We need his point of view!” But it turns out horror icon Stephen King’s “best novel idea” he never penned was the story of, you guessed it, the indescribably immortal Jason Voorhees.
T-Mobile's network outages today seem much worse than they are
F♯ A♯ ∞Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) Earlier today, T-Mobile started suffering some network outages that were so widespread that people started to believe that the country’s entire cellphone infrastructure had collapsed. To make matters worse, this coincided with a spike in user reports that Facebook Messenger and Instagram were also down, leading users on Twitter (the last resort for communicating with people) to assume that society was—at best—on the verge of collapse.
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus Achieves Surprise 402-Mile EPA Range
Tesla Model S Long Range PlusScreenshot: Tesla Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced today the company is the first automaker to break the impressive 400-mile production electric vehicle benchmark. It wasn’t some all-new car, but instead with the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus you can buy yourself right now.
Yes, Apple Will Eventually Make a Foldable Phone, But Dear God, No, It Will Not Be This One Original
I will eat my hat if Apple releases a dual-screen iPhone that looks anything like Microsoft’s Surface Duo.Photo: Sam Rutherford (Gizmodo) Apple has long been rumored to be working on a flexible smartphone that would rival some of the experimental devices we’ve seen from Samsung and Motorola—though presumably more refined, one would hope.
The Gathering Animations In Among Trees Are Very Good Original
Gif: FJRD Interactive (Kotaku) Kotaku Game DiaryKotaku Game DiaryDaily thoughts from a Kotaku staffer about a game we're playing. Survival games are, by nature, pretty intense. Among Trees, which entered early access on the Epic Games Store last week, is a bit more zen, thanks in part to its gorgeous visuals and dense soundscapes. In my first few hours with the game I even found myself enamored with the elaborate animations, particularly when gathering resources.
Saint West Describes His Mother as an 11-Year-Old Who Leaves Him Alone
Some might interpret Saint West’s comments about his mother, Kim Kardashian, as subtle shade, but Kim seems...oddly proud? Maybe it’s the part where he described her as being “really good at working out” and “11 years old” that made her heart swell with pride. As much as I desperately want someone in my life who will “buy things for me” and then “leave me alone,” it does sound like the portrait of a kid who will grow up largely at the hands of paid help.
DC's HBO Max Comic Books Are as Excruciating as That Sounds
Say hello to your HBO heroes. HBO heroes...to the max!Image: Jim Lee, Amanda Conner, and Jorge Jimenez (DC Comics) Contrary to the dialogue in every other panel in these new tie-in comics, DC and HBO’s bizarre team-up does not reach its maximum potential. With the launch of HBO Max already making the streaming service’s relationship with Warner Bros.’ ownership of DC Comics (and its myriad properties) already pretty weird, everything just got even weirder.
Big Changes To The Seven-Year-Old Lexus IS Just Stuff Like Air Vents
2021 Lexus ISPhoto: Lexus The look of the new 2021 Lexus IS already completely leaked, but now we know the sculpted-on-sculpted exterior wraps around basically the exact same car we already had, bringing into focus exactly how disappointed I am that this is just a another refresh. So what’s actually new besides the sheetmetal? Well, actually not a whole lot. This is the second “facelift” of the IS model introduced on the New N platform (it’s called that, but it’s not new anymore) back in 2013.
T-Mobile Experiencing Nationwide Call and Text Outages Original
Photo: Bruce Bennett (Getty Images) T-Mobile customers across the U.S. are reporting that they cannot send or receive phone calls, and sometimes text messages. According to TechCrunch, the outage starting around 9-10 a.m. PT (12-1 p.m. ET) this morning, and at the time of this writing, is still the No. 1 trending topic in the U.S. on Twitter.
EVE Online Mini-Game Lets Players Help In The Fight Against Covid-19 Original
EVE Online players are once again being given an opportunity to do real-world science from the comfort of their spaceships. Today marks the launch of the third time EVE’s Project Discovery mini-game has been re-imagined. Project Discovery is an in-game tool that enables EVE players to serve as citizen scientists. In the past they’ve helped map out proteins for the Human Protein Atlas and searched the stars for unidentified exoplanets.
Un espectacular bólido verde atraviesa el cielo de Australia
La bola de fuego azul verdoso, como se vio durante las primeras horas del 15 de junio en Australia.Foto: Shaz Hussien (Facebook) Un bólido de color azul verdoso cruzó los cielos de Australia anoche en un evento capturado por observadores estupefactos desde el suelo. El objeto apareció poco antes de la 1:00 a.m., hora local, según los reportes de testigos de la región de Pilbara en Australia Occidental, Territorio del Norte y Australia Meridional, informa ABC News.
Fortnite Breaks Twitch's All-Time Concurrent Viewer Record After Locking Tons Of Players Out Of Event Original
Image: Riley MacLeod (Kotaku) Today, Fortnite’s oft-delayed season-ending “Device” event finally took place, dotting the map with explosions before submerging it beneath the ocean. Over two million viewers tuned in on Twitch to watch the sea consume all, a grim preview of the future that also awaits the popular game map we call “Earth.” This means that Fortnite now once again holds the all-time record for most concurrent viewers on Twitch—but with an asterisk.
City of Tulsa to Close Blinds and Stay Quiet Until Trump Stops Knocking and Goes Away
Barf BagWelcome to Barf Bag, a daily politics roundup to help you sort through the chaotic Trumpian news cycle. President Trump announced via Twitter that he’s planning a little Saturday soiree in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a million of his possibly covid-infected pals.
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