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Cynthia Erivo, a noted theatrical divinity, redeemed the title of βJesus Christ Superstarβ at the Hollywood Bowl last weekend in a magnetic, heaven-sent performance that established God the Savior as a queer Black woman, as many of us suspected might be the case all along. Divine dispensation allowed me to catch the final performance of…
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria once again expressed his desire to cross over to professional boxing and face the winner of the upcoming fight between Mexican superstar SaΓΊl βCaneloβ Γlvarez and Terence Crawford. Topuria said his goal is to face Γlvarez, whom he has considered a role model and idol for years. The Spanish-Georgian…
El sueldo es inexistente, pero la ventaja podrΓa ser ver los partidos en Estados Unidos, MΓ©xico y CanadΓ‘ de forma gratuita durante la Copa Mundial de la FIFA el prΓ³ximo verano. La FIFA abriΓ³ el lunes el proceso de solicitud para voluntarios de la Copa Mundial. ΒΏCuΓ‘ntos se necesitan? La impresionante cifra de 65,000 en…
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has resigned after reportedly hiking the rent on a property she owns by hundreds of pounds. That was just weeks after the previous tenants’ contract ended, the i Paper said. In a letter to the prime minister, Ms Ali said that remaining in the role would be “a distraction from the…
It sometimes happens that when a celebrity dies, some of their stuff β whatever their survivors have not been left or absconded with β might be auctioned off. Objects that famous people have touched are, of course, magic. Larry King was known for wearing suspenders. This pair is up for auction. (Julienβs Auctions) Such a…
On Friday, the Los Angeles Convention Center was a sea of green. The convention center was home to L.A.βs 12th annual KCON, a Korean music festival that ran from Friday to Sunday. While the three-day convention began in 2012 as a celebration of K-pop, its programming has expanded to feature panels with K-drama actors, skincare…
There are people who keep reliving their glory days, and then thereβs Dean Cain. The film and TV actor is best known for his work in the 1990s series βLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.β He was no Christopher Reeve or Henry Cavill. But enough people remember Cain in blue tights and a…
Some SoCal residents spent their summer at the beach, or at their local rooftop pool; others spent it indoors, hiding from ICE agents. Itβs why Riverside artist Perry Picasshoe spent his summer documenting the melting of 36 ice blocks on sidewalks across the Inland Empire. He traveled to nine locations, a mix of parks, storefronts…
The Origins: Clothes as DefenseFashion has its roots in prehistoric periods, when early people employed plant fibers, fur, and animal hides to shield themselves from inclement weather. These early clothes were made for practicality rather than fashion. But even in prehistoric societies, individuals started experimenting with accessories, patterns, and dyes, which helped establish the idea…
LAFCβs signing of South Korean national team captain Son Heung-min appears to be one of those rare acquisitions that checks every box and helps everybody. Not only is it one of the most significant signings in MLS history, but it instantly makes LAFC better while boosting the World Cup hopes of the Korean national team…