Author: Gary Trust
Liam Payne, who segued from One Direction star to successful soloist, died Wednesday (Oct. 16) at age 31. According to police, Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After forming in 2010 on the U.K. version of The X Factor, One Direction — Payne, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik (who […]
Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Espresso” reigns as Billboard’s No. 1 global song of the summer for 2024. The race for Billboard’s No. 1 global song this summer reflects performance on the weekly Billboard Global 200, from charts dated June 8-Sept. 7, spotlighting the biggest songs worldwide from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Global 200 ranks songs […]
Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” nests atop both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for a third week. Two weeks earlier, the song became her first leader on each list. Plus, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars bound in at No. 2 on each tally with “Die With a Smile” and […]
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” adds a fifth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Notably, the single, the singer-songwriter’s first leader on the Hot 100, is the first song to rule in streams, radio airplay and sales simultaneously since Adele’s “Easy on Me” in 2021. As “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” continues […]
In the summer months, all I want to do is find a nice air-conditioned space—be it the theater or my living room—and watch a romantic comedy with all the trimmings: a cute meet, gorgeous leads, a big declaration of love at the climax and of course, plenty of could-never-afford-that fashion (even though our romantic heroine […]
The scene in Carriacou is one of devastation: houses flattened, debris scattered. Trees gone, vegetation scarce. Vibrant neighborhoods have been torn to shreds in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Six people have died in the Category 5 storm and officials reported that about 98 percent of the buildings on the islands of Carriacou and Petite […]
Interior design wasn’t on the radar for Beth Diana Smith at the beginning of her career. In fact, she spent almost 15 years immersed in the world of finance and accounting, a field that seemed miles away from the creative chaos of design. But as fate would have it, a simple home renovation project in […]
“On the Fourth of July, 1964, the Beach Boys topped the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘I Get Around,’ the first No. 1 single by an American male singing group in eight months,” Fred Bronson wrote in The Billboard Book of Number One Hits. “The timing was appropriate, for the Beach Boys were … promoting little […]
You’re knee-deep into your spring cleaning routine, but are your cleaning products eco-conscious? They aren’t just good for the planet; they can help you create a healthier home. Often made from plant-derived ingredients and free from harsh chemicals, these sustainable options can effectively tackle dirt and grime while reducing the risk of skin irritation and exposure to […]
EBONY is doing cartwheels over the new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King. This highly-anticipated prequel tells the story of Mufasa—Simba’s father—and how a young cub rose from poverty to become the leader of his pack. And the new film features the voice of Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter! Following in her mom’s footsteps, Carter […]