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At the start of Jamie Marina Lau’s hyperreal and liminal second novel Gunk Baby, 24-year old Leen has just traveled to the suburbs of Par Mars to start her Chinese ear-cleaning business. While staying at her friends’ apartment, she sets up the shop in the sprawling indoor shopping complex Topic Heights, learns what sells (changing

Chappelle brought the controversial Twitter exec out to a crowd of people likely affected by recent layoffs. By The Editors of GQ December 12, 2022 Elon Musk during a T-Mobile and SpaceX joint event on August 25, 2022 in Boca Chica Beach, Texas.Courtesy of Michael Gonzalez via Getty Images Elon Musk probably still has some fans

Caroline Polachek has shared a video for her recent single ‘Welcome to My Island’, which we named our Song of the Week. Along with the visual, which she co-directed with Matt Copson, Polachek has announced an extensive tour of Europe and North America, with support from Alex G, Ethel Cain, Sudan Archives, and Magdalena Bay,

Netflix recently released Wednesday, an Addams Family spinoff series that focuses on the eponymous daughter, Wednesday Addams. With Tim Burton at the helm as executive producer and director, the series has received critical acclaim, even from publications such as The Guardian, which stated “[the] Netflix series transports Wednesday Addams into a whole new fantasy realm

Known for her viral videos, the writer-comedian brought an internet sensibility to her hit show, Abbott Elementary, a heartfelt mockumentary about a struggling public school. It won her an Emmy and reinvigorated network television. By Lindsey Underwood Photography by Texas Isaiah December 8, 2022 Dress, $4,200, by Gucci. Earring, $7,800 for pair, necklace, $4,500, bracelet,

If you’re planning to publish a book and you want an agent, it’s important that you know what to look for. That way, if the agent is not a good fit for your needs or goals, you can move on to another. Agents come in all shapes and sizes; some are more experienced than others,

With over 17 billion global streams and collaborations with artists such as RAYE, JP Cooper, and Why We Don’t We, Jonas Blue is undoubtedly no hack in the music sphere. With 2022 finishing up, Jonas Blue is finishing the year with a mood-lifting euphonious piece, Always Be There, featuring the winner of the twelfth series of

Reports indicate Gunn and his partner Peter Safran may be clearing out the whole Snyderverse. By William Goodman December 8, 2022 Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984.Courtesy of Clay Enos for Warner Bros via Everett Collection The DC cinematic universe is officially at a turning point. The Hollywood Reporter published a report about the cinematic future

A LinkedIn presence is essential for your business’s success, and that means having plenty of followers. Indeed, you should consider your company page as your digital business card. If you can get more LinkedIn followers, you’ll extend your individual and business networks, developing deep and lasting relationships. The more you have, the greater exposure your

Earlier this week, Little Simz announced that she has a new album called NO THANK YOU on the way. Now, the London artist has revealed the tracklist and cover artwork (shot by Karolina Wielocha) for the LP, which was produced by Inflo and will be out on Monday, December 12. Check out her post below. NO

Running a successful law firm is no easy feat. It requires focus, dedication, and an understanding of the legal system. While there are no hard and fast rules to running a successful law firm, some tips can help you on your journey. In this blog post, we will be discussing essential tips for running a

The Bronx rapper on his new album Me Vs. Myself, working with Lil Durk and Roddy Ricch, and the King of New York debate. By Jeremy Clowney December 9, 2022 A Boogie.Courtesy of Jimmy Fontaine The King of New York—as far as this writer is concerned—is back: A Boogie wit da Hoodie has released his

Every change in the weather and temperature causes changes in the skin that need adjusting in your beauty routine, which is something you shouldn’t overlook. We have bad news for you if you believe you have found the ideal beauty rituals and products for your skin after years and years of experimentation and you intend

Björk has shared a new remix of her track ‘Atopos’ by sideproject, the electronic music trio who also contributed to her latest album Fossora. Check out a visual for it below. Talking about the remix, Björk said in a statement: “i am so grateful to the incredible icelandic electronic group sideproject, they make me excited

H. Hawkline has released a new single from his upcoming Cate Le Bon-produced album Milk for Flowers. It’s called ‘Suppression Street’, and it follows the previous shared title track. Give it a listen below. Speaking about the song, Huw Evans said in a statement: “I’ve known myself twice. I’ve learnt a new language and know

The WNBA all-star is headed home after the US and Russia agreed to a prisoner exchange. By Grant Rindner December 8, 2022 Brittney Griner waits for the verdict inside a defendants’ cage during a hearing in Khimki outside Moscow, on August 4, 2022.Courtesy of Evgenia Novozhenina via Getty Images. This morning, President Joe Biden announced that

The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie have announced a co-headlining tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their respective 2003 albums: Give Up and Transatlanticism. Marking the first live performances from The Postal Service in over a decade, the trek will kick off September 8, 2023 in Portland, Maine and will include shows

With the increase in the number of forgeries hitting the market, it has become increasingly difficult to determine whether a painting is original or fake. However, with some knowledge and a few simple tests, you can quickly determine the authenticity of any artwork. This blog post discusses some tips on how to spot a fake

White Reaper have released a new song, ‘Fog Machine’, taken from their forthcoming album Asking for a Ride. It arrives with an accompanying video directed by Max Moore. Check it out below. “We had it in our back pocket for a while,” vocalist and guitarist Tony Esposito said of the track in a statement. “We knew

The architect of Atlanta rap talks to GQ about his long-awaited second solo album, giving himself fresh challenges, and making one of Takeoff’s last songs. By Grant Rindner Photography by Christian Cody December 7, 2022 Coat, $1,450, shirt, $290,  pants, $350,  and gloves, $560, by Acne Studios. GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now.

Maria Jacobson, the Chicago singer-songwriter who records as Fran, has shared a new song called ‘Palm Trees’. It’s the latest offering from the band’s upcoming album Leaving, which includes the earlier singles ‘So Long’ and ‘Limousine’. The track features Macie Stewart on violin and Whitney Johnson on viola. Give it a listen below. “I wrote

Having a good dub can improve the quality of a movie and make it more engrossing. A bad dub can be distracting and lower the viewer’s engagement with the film. Pre-synchronized movie dubbing Whether you want to watch a movie in a different language or add voice-over narration, dubbing is a vital post-production process. It

People become musicians for the love of their craft. And you can see why — is there anything better than doing what you love, day in, day out? There could be, but if there is, we certainly don’t know what it is.  However, while there’s satisfaction in playing the guitar or being a DJ, it’s

Fresh from Art Basel, the rapper talks his new song and video and offers his biggest album tease yet. By Frazier Tharpe December 6, 2022 A$AP Rocky.Courtesy of Cam Hicks. Leave it to A$AP Rocky to make his art imitate his life in the trippiest way possible. Earlier this fall, a hometown performance at Rolling

Choosing your style seems easy, but sometimes it’s hard to understand what clothes are better to wear. Some people prefer elegance, some prefer comfort, and others prefer all at once. If you have no idea how to choose your own style, go through this guide and learn how to do it. Don’t be afraid to

You might be satisfied with how your business is going. It might be growing at a decent clip, and you are making good profits as a result. However, you might be leaving money on the table if you don’t look closely at how you are doing things. You may be able to increase revenue, lower

The young hip-hop artist did everything right launching his album Pink Heartz. But what is “right” in 2022’s music industry? By Abe Beame December 5, 2022 SoFaygo.Courtesy of Shamaal Bloodman. The first time I see SoFaygo, he’s gliding with an ease that belies his condition. The quiet, boyish 21-year-old rolls into the rehearsal space on Sunset Boulevard