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☆ Lizzo is TikTok’s top music artist for 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

TikTok users also pushed “Jiggle Jiggle” and the “It’s corn!” kid to the top viral trends on the app in the U.S.Lizzo, who has 26 million TikTok followers, was the No. 1 music artist on TikTok this year, based on total video views. 1 trending song in the U.S. was “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre and Dazy, with TikTok users making some 8.9 million videos featuring the track. “Jiggle Jiggle,” the rap created more than two decades ago by documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, gained a new life after it was remixed by DJ duo Duke & Jones (No. TikTok Top Artists 2022, U.S.@lizzo @bellapoarch @badbunny @charlieputh @dojacat @selenagomez @nessaabarrett @yunggravy @billieeilish @meghantrainorTikTok Top Trending Videos 2022, U.S.@amauryguichon: Constructing a very large chocolate giraffe @chipmunksoftiktok: Squishy’s back after hibernation!

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☆ Boeing's last-ever 747 just rolled off the assembly line, marking the end of an era. Here's the history of how the revolutionary plane changed the world.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Thomas Pallini | Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"As we say goodbye to the Queen of the Skies, we're proud of her legacy as an airplane that propelled aviation innovation and later laid the foundation of our family of freighters," Boeing 747 and 767 program manager Kim Smith said. The ribbon cutting ceremony of Atlas' second-to-last 747 at the Boeing Everett Delivery Center. Atlas AirSource: Atlas Air

☆ Mariah Carey's life and career detailed in a new comic book
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/9] Mariah Carey performs at the Global Citizen Concert in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin OchsDec 5 (Reuters) - The life and career of Mariah Carey is being celebrated in a new comic book. In 22 pages, Carey’s childhood and rise to fame is outlined in vivid color with illustrations by Pablo Martinena. Carey's 1994 hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is widely played during the holiday season even nearly 25 years later. Read more:Dwayne Johnson calls 'Black Adam' comic book film his passion projectQueen Elizabeth's life features in a new comic bookNew comic book celebrates Olivia Newton JohnReporting by Alicia Powell in New York; Editing by Lisa ShumakerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

"The royal family are a competitive bunch, they always have been and always will be," royal biographer Andrew Morton told Reuters. "Prince William is the future king, Prince Harry no longer has a royal role. William and Kate will visit Boston, primarily to attend an awards ceremony for the Earthshot environmental prize which the prince set up. In contrast, William and Kate are portrayed in the British media as dutiful and earnest, encapsulating the style of monarchy set by the late queen. "I can tell you that Americans have never been as enthusiastic about the royal family as they are now," said Morton, who was in California to promote his latest book "The Queen".

☆ Brandy is back as Cinderella in new ‘Descendants’ movie for Disney+
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Twenty-five years after she first played the role of Cinderella, Brandy is stepping into her glass slippers again. The singer and actress will reprise her role as the fairytale heroine, first seen in the 1997 television movie “Cinderella,” in a new installment of the “Descendants” franchise for Disney+, the Mouse House announced Monday. The first three films, which included “Descendants 2” from 2017, starred Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart and the late Cameron Boyce. Brandy starred in the Emmy Award-winning late-90s retelling of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” opposite Whitney Houston as the Fairy Godmother, for ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney. Disney also announced Monday that “Descendants” fan favorite Melanie Paxson will reprise her role as the Fairy Godmother from the previous “Descendants” movies for “The Pocketwatch.”A release date for the film has not yet been announced.

☆ Marvel didn't recast Chadwick Boseman in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' — and it was the right move
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In August 2020, Disney's Marvel Studios was faced with an unenviable task — how to handle the sudden and tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the star of its megahit film "Black Panther." With the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" sequel slated for release in mid-2022, Marvel executives and Coogler needed to quickly decide what to do with the character of T'Challa, who was played by Boseman and becomes the Black Panther superhero after the death of his father. Since the Black Panther is a key character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the studio could have recast the character and carried on with production. In the sequel, the Black Panther is not gone from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His passing deeply affects his community and the supporting characters from "Black Panther."

☆ French queen Marie Antoinette's furniture to go up for auction in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Antony Paone | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Gonzalo FuentesPARIS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Two pieces of furniture formerly owned by France's Queen Marie Antoinette are set to go to auction on November 22 in Paris. The 250-year-old chest of drawers and chair are estimated to be worth 800,000 to 1.2 million euros ($832,000-1.25 million) and 100,000 to 200,000 euros ($104,000-208,000) respectively. She would marry the soon-to-be Louis XVI that year." The chair was the last royal order placed by the then queen, before she was overthrown during the French Revolution and later executed at age 37. Last year, a pair of diamond bracelets which also belonged to the former Queen were sold at auction in Switzerland for $8.18 million, several times the pre-sale estimate.

☆ Mariah Carey wanted to trademark 'Queen of Christmas' and 'Princess Christmas', but her application was rejected
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Stephanie Stacey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The US Patent and Trademark Office rejected Mariah Carey's bid to trademark "Queen of Christmas". She told Variety: "Christmas is meant to be shared – it's not meant to be owned." Chan, a full-time festive singer-songwriter, was herself described as the "Queen of Christmas" by The New Yorker magazine in 2018. Carey's trademark application would have given her the legal right to stop others from using the festive titles on music and merchandise. Chan wasn't the only person to raise concerns about Carey's festive trademark application.

☆ Candace Cameron Bure working on putting Christ back in Christmas movies
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Candace Cameron Bure has moved on from being Hallmark Channel’s queen of holiday movies. In a recently published interview with the Wall Street Journal, the actress talked about leaving that cable channel to work with another, the faith based Great American Family. “My heart wants to tell stories that have more meaning and purpose and depth behind them,” Bure told the publication. Bill Abbott, chief executive of Great American Media, oversees the new network. “I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core,” Cameron Bure told the Journal.

☆ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ notches record opening for November
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” had the major challenge of following “Black Panther,” one of the biggest blockbusters ever, and had to do so without star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020. Despite all of the challenges, “Wakanda Forever” notched a sizable box office opening this weekend. As for its critical reception, “Wakanda Forever” notched an 84% score on review site Rotten Tomatoes. “‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ faced an inordinate degree of difficulty, addressing the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman,” Brian Lowry, CNN’s media critic, wrote in his review. The debut of “Wakanda Forever” will unlikely impact Disney’s stock since investors remain heavily focused on the company’s streaming endeavors.

☆ 'Black Panther: 'Wakanda Forever' aims to recreate blockbuster magic. Disney and theaters are counting on it
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

If early projections and ticket sales are any indication, it appears “Wakanda Forever” will be just that. Why “Wakanda Forever” matters to theaters"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is set to be one of the biggest films of the year. “Every blockbuster counts more than ever for movie theaters right now.”Why does it matter how “Wakanda Forever” does this weekend? Why “Wakanda Forever” matters to Disney"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" could break records this weekend. The performance of “Wakanda Forever” likely won’t move the needle on Disney’s stock, given that investors remain heavily focused on the company’s streaming endeavors.

Maya Rudolph doesn’t need to say anything to make us laugh. Audiences around the world want to watch her perform, and only the slightest twitch of her face begets giggles. She can impersonate an elusive chanteuse or an over-the-top Italian designer or make a phrase like “bubble bath” sound luxuriously burlesque. But years ago, when it came to public-facing parts of her job—interviews, talk shows, red carpets—she would find herself unable to be funny. “It would always feel like someone was stealing my soul,” says Rudolph, 50, sitting comfortably in a velvet armchair on a late September afternoon.

☆ 12 queer icons to channel this Halloween
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Ellie Rudy | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Without further ado, here is a selection of queer icons and pop culture favorites — in no particular order — whom you can channel for Halloween (a.k.a. For a relatively stress-free Halloween ensemble, throw on a tux, top hat, a pocket square and some fierce red lipstick. To channel Ms. Kahlo this Halloween, you’ll need her signature unibrow (eyeliner or an eyebrow pencil should do the trick), a flower crown, red lipstick, a colorful blouse and a floor-length skirt. For this costume, you’ll need a fedora, a (preferably pastel) dress shirt, a tie matching the hat and, if you’re really feeling the fantasy, a color-coordinated sweater vest. If you dress up as any of these queer icons and pop culture favorites for Halloween, tag @NBCOut on Twitter or Instagram in a costume photo!

☆ Upgrade Pizza Night With This Clever Twist on the Classic Margherita Pie
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Kitty Greenwald | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

“YOU KNOW THE STORY of margherita pizza,” said Javier Ramirez, chef and co-owner of La Natural in Miami. “It was invented for Margherita of Savoy, the Queen of Italy, and the toppings—basil, mozzarella and tomatoes—are the colors of the Italian flag.” Mr. Ramirez’s rendition of that classic serves as his first Slow Food Fast contribution—and also speaks to his personality as a chef: minimalist, fanatic about ingredients and obsessed with pizza perfection. At his restaurant, Mr. Ramirez builds his pies with a naturally risen sourdough that he’s spent three years perfecting. But if you don’t have the time or inclination to make your own, a good store-bought ball will suffice. Let it rise in a covered bowl at room temperature for a few hours: This makes for a delicate crust and easier shaping.

☆ Mountain Girl’s heartbreaking memoir: An icon of the Sixties opens up about Jerry Garcia, Ken Kesey, and what the age of free love was really like
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-09 | by ( David Kushner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Now 76 and living in Oregon, Mountain Girl has gave us an exclusive look at her memoir. Altamont, the free concert that Mountain Girl and Jerry Garcia helped organized, was meant to revive the spirit of the Sixties. Today, 60 years since she took that ride with Neal Cassady, Mountain Girl is still forging her own path. Before I leave Kesey's farm, Mountain Girl and I walk outside to the old brown barn where Furthur now rests. But for Mountain Girl, it lives forever, an emblem of everything her generation believed in, and all that they achieved.

☆ Can a lesbian in Texas be the next 'queen of country music'? 'Monarch' star Beth Ditto gives it a shot
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Max Gao | Max Gao Is A Freelance Journalist Based Out Of Toronto. He Has Written For The New York Times | Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

As a multiplatinum recording artist and the frontwoman of the indie rock band Gossip, Beth Ditto knows a thing or two about the cutthroat nature of the music industry. I know this person,’” Ditto, who hails from a liberal family of nine in Arkansas, told NBC News in a recent video interview. I grew up with country music. But I never changed the way that I was.”But Ditto also recognized the dearth of positive representation she had growing up. “We were in Hawaii with [record producer] Rick Rubin, and we made the record, and it’s been cooking,” Ditto said.

☆ Dior takes baroque-theme to catwalk for Paris Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A model presents a creation by designer Maria Grazia Chiuri as part of her Spring-Summer 2023 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Dior during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, September 27, 2022. “I think she was the first that understood the power of fashion,” Chiuri told Reuters in an interview, describing how the 16th-century queen of France had introduced platform heels to raise her petite stature. Crowds gathered outside under umbrellas, angling for a glimpse of the celebrity arrivals, which included K-Pop star Jisoo, Natalie Portman and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The LVMH-owned label marked the second day of the ready-to-wear shows for Paris Fashion Week, which runs through Oct. 4. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Mimosa Spencer; editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ In Westminster Abbey, the deafening sound of silence to honour Queen Elizabeth
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Michael Holden | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II passes through Horse Guards Parade during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Chris J Ratcliffe/Pool via REUTERSWESTMINSTER ABBEY, London, Sept 19 (Reuters) - As the last notes of the poignant Last Post trumpet fanfare echoed around the vaulted ceilings of London's historic Westminster Abbey, a deep silence pervaded the majestic gothic cathedral. World leaders and dignitaries from about 200 countries and territories, some openly hostile to each other, united briefly for two minutes of silence in a show of tribute at the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. Some members of Queen Elizabeth's family had pain etched on their faces as they followed her coffin into the Abbey. For the leaders of those realms, Monday's funeral was likely to represent not just a farewell to Elizabeth but a goodbye to monarchy.

☆ The Kohinoor diamond was obtained by the British Empire. Some argue it should be returned to India.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( Brahmjot Kaur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week, online users are calling for the British government to surrender artifacts obtained by the British Empire, including the Kohinoor diamond — one of the most famous diamonds in the world. Conversations about the diamond — also spelled Koh-i-noor — which is part of the British crown jewels, have been trending on social media amid coverage of the queen’s death, with users posting their opinions about the empire — and memes about stealing the diamond back. “The actual histories of British imperialism tell a much different story, one of horrific violence, dispossession, prejudice and significant economic exploitation,” she said. Maharaja Duleep Singh, the son and successor of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, held on to the diamond until the British annexed Punjab in 1849. (The Royal India Company was the royally chartered company formed to exploit trade with East and Southeast Asia and India.)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II inspects a guard of honor at the Presidential palace in New Delhi during her visit to India in 1997. Queen Elizabeth II meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Buckingham Palace in London, England in 2015. “If you don’t see people mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth in India, (it is) because she doesn’t have that connection with the new generation of Indians,” Ravi Mishra said. Queen Elizabeth II meets Indira Gandhi at Hyderabad House in Delhi, India, in 1983. The proposition before this house is the principle of owing reparations … the question is: is there a debt?… As far as I’m concerned, the ability to acknowledge a wrong that has been done, to simply say sorry, will go a far, far, far longer way than some percentage of GDP in the form of aid,” Tharoor said.

☆ The UK has a new prime minister — meet Liz Truss, the tax-cutting Brexit convert taking over from Boris Johnson
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-05 | by ( Bethany Dawson | Catherine Neilan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Liz Truss has been named the new prime minister of the UK in the wake of Boris Johnson quitting. The victory also makes her the new prime minister, due to take over Tuesday. An ally of Johnson, Truss has often been described as the continuity candidate — but who is she, and what can we expect from her premiership? While Truss has been named as the Conservative Party leader, she must wait another day before officially becoming prime minister. Truss is set to become prime minister Tuesday after traveling to meet the Queen at Balmoral in Scotland.

☆ The ultimate guide to building a successful side hustle: How to turn a dream into a moneymaking reality
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-11 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Like many people during the pandemic, Davis reallocated the time she'd typically spent commuting home to building her side hustle. Davis' handbag company netted $14,000 in sales in its first four months in business, which Insider verified with documentation. Another entrepreneur, Lisa Andrea, regularly books $8,000 in revenue a month from her side hustle, The Financial Cookbook, which Insider also verified with documentation. Leveraging expertise, as Andrea did with financial coaching, is one way entrepreneurs can start a side hustle and balance risk versus reward. Courtesy of Courtney McWilliamsSet boundaries when establishing work schedulesFor some entrepreneurs, a side hustle is a way to build a new 9-to-5 career.

☆ Confessions of a 1980s flight attendant
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-09 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

American Airlines Kids' meals: American Airlines' inflight menu included burger options for children. American Airlines Douglas DC-6: American Airlines was the first carrier to introduce the Douglas DC-6 plane, back in 1947. American Airlines American Airlines Douglas DC-7: International flights were a man's world when the Douglas CD-7 was introduced in 1953. American Airlines Royal Coachman: In the early 1960s, American Airlines' Royal Coachman menu included beef consommé, sauteed breast of chicken in wine and a fruit tartlet. Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines: Flying was still glamorous in the 1980s on the Business Class upper deck.

☆ Paris Hilton wants to be the ‘Queen of the Metaverse’
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-27 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Paris Hilton has arrived. On New Year’s Eve, she DJed a live set in the same virtual world, playing as her avatar. It also includes her production company Slivington Manor Entertainment – which is behind TV projects including “Cooking with Paris” and “Paris Hilton in Love” – and her podcast company London Audio. Paris Hilton attends the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in her "Queen of the Metaverse" dress Frazer Harrison/The Recording Academy/Getty ImagesOther celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Lindsay Lohan and Shawn Mendes have launched their own NFTs. Earlier this month, Hilton visited the White House to discuss new legislation aimed protecting children in such programs.

☆ Brandy Melville's 'evil' culture — Peloton's clothing brand — Vietnam's 'last paradise'
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-10 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

This week, Brandy Melville employees describe toxic conditions at the fast-fashion brand, and a French couple gives us an inside look at their sprawling Balinese villa. Plus, we have a glimpse into Phu Quoc, an island once hailed as Vietnam's "last paradise." PelotonPeloton is launching its own clothing brand, putting it in direct competition with Lululemon and Nike, brands it had previously partnered with. Andia / Contributor / Getty ImagesPhu Quoc was once hailed as Vietnam's "last paradise," with white-sand beaches and flourishing forest ecosystems. Take a look inside the sprawling villa.

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