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Diamonds are one of the most popular and versatile stones in the jewelry world. They come in all shapes and sizes, colors, and cuts. The diamond cut is what makes it sparkle like no other stone can.  Each cut has unique characteristics that determine how it will look when set in a ring or necklace.

The prolific collaborator’s work this year with Beyoncé and others earned him a nomination for the Grammys’ first ever Songwriter of the Year award. But he’s looking forward to dedicating more time to his own R&B career. By Elena Bergeron Photography by Gem Hale December 20, 2022 Terius “The-Dream” Gesteeldt-Diamant stands on the verge of

CBD is cannabidiol, the main substance in cannabis, better known as marijuana. Its proportion in the plant extract can be as high as 40%. CBD can be used to treat a variety of ailments. CBD does not contain THC, which guarantees a “light high” when used. CBD does not contain psychoactive substances, so its use

Knifeplay have shares a new Christmas EP called For the Holidays, a collection of Christmas songs the Philadelphia band has released over the years. It will be available on Bandcamp only until January 2, with proceeds going to Broad Street Ministry, which offers a variety of social services to Philadelphians living in deep poverty. Listen

Severance, The White Lotus, Andor, Industry, and more series that kept us bingeing. By The Editors of GQ December 19, 2022 Illustration by GQ; photographs by Getty Images It was the year of the great streaming correction, when Netflix, HBO Max, and other platforms made signs that they may dial back on the tiers upon tiers

Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period

A survey of the culture we couldn’t get enough of in 2022. By The Editors of GQ December 16, 2022 Illustration by GQ; photographs by Getty Images We live in a time of overwhelmingly innumerable and ever-multiplying entertainment choices. We’re also in a time—specifically, the month of December—of year-end rankings and best-of lists. So here’s something

Over the summer, I compiled a list of halfway highlights. Many titles repeat onto this year-end version. 2022 witnessed achievements across the filmmaking sphere: many fascinating late-style works from arthouse auteur staples, a few examples of innovative large-scale studio filmmaking, and some bold statements from first-time filmmakers. As a note on methodology, this list was

Anticipation for the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling film just went up even higher. By Grant Rindner December 16, 2022  Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are seen rollerblading on the set of Barbie on June 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Courteys of MEGA via Getty Images. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been in the works for a

It is safe to say that many people love spending their free time playing video games. And why not? Games are a great way to relax, have fun, and even relieve stress. But with so many different types of games out there, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time. Don’t

This one’s for all our friends in New Zealand who simply won’t settle for any casino. With so many casinos to choose from, it might be quite a task to take your pick. A casino’s reputation and their level of security and fair play are telling indicators of whether to choose them or not. We

Last night, a number of people were injured during a crowd crush at a concert by Nigerian singer Asake at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. Eight of those people were hospitalized, and three remain in critical condition. According to reports, large crowds outside the venue – some without tickets and others denied entry due to fake

Several high-profile journalists who have a history of critical reporting on Musk were removed from Twitter, under claims they had violated Twitter’s rules against doxxing. By The Editors of GQ December 16, 2022 Elon Musk speaks at the 2020 Satellite Conference and Exhibition March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Courtesy of Win

Hey, ily released have shared two new songs: ‘Friend Group From Hell’ and ‘3,2,1 Starve! (Why Do I Still Look The Same?)’. Take a listen below. “This song is the first time all five of us have sat down and truly collaborated on a song together,” the band’s Caleb Haynes told The Alternative, speaking about

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on December 16, 2022: Ab-Soul, Herbert Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Ab-Soul has dropped a new album called Herbert. Following 2016’s Do What Thou Wilt., which featured Schoolboy Q, Mac Miller, Punch, SZA, and more, the new LP boats guest spots

Rosalía has teamed up with Cardi B for a new remix of ‘Despachá’. Check out the new version of the Motomami + song below. Speaking about the collaboration in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Rosalía said: I mean, I always wanted to work with her. Since long time ago, I wanted to make

The Songwriter of the Year nominee discusses his journey from indie artist to behind-the-scenes co-writer. By Raymond Ang December 15, 2022 Tobias Jesso Jr. at home, 2022.Courtesy of Justin Chung A week before Thanksgiving in 2021, Adele posted a video to   her Instagram account, in which she was reclining on a sofa in a

EPs tend to be short and sweet, but some of this year’s best were just as ambitious and challenging as any full-length. A few on this list are even longer than some of the LPs that made our year-end albums list, from indie rock that relentlessly aims skyward to contemplative ambient experiments. Some are solitary

Decisive Pink, the new project of Angel Deradoorian and Kate NV, have released their debut single. ‘Haffmilch Holiday’ was inspired by the daily ritual of ordering oat milk cappuccinos, representing “the desire to be free from the daily grind of societal pressures and to take in the little joys that all humans appreciate.” Take a

The rapper stressed that this deal does not mean he will be cooperating with the prosecution going forward in the case against Young Thug and YSL. By Grant Rindner December 14, 2022 Gunna performs during the 2020 Okeechobee Music Festival at Sunshine Grove on March 06, 2020 in Okeechobee, Florida.Courtesy of Tim Mosenfelder via WireImage/Getty

Winner of Second Place award in the National Political/Government Reporting, Qinling Li attended Richmond, Va. Black gun ownership movement in wake of Floyd tragedy A TV producer and editor produced a YouTube video that highlights the struggles and concerns of Black gun ownership. Qinling Li, freelance journalist and contributor of Reason TV attended the Richmond,

Marijuana is the only plant in the world that has gained incredibly wide popularity and found its fans. Compared to other drugs and products, weed is very harmless. Aromatic smoke and a pleasant aftertaste beckon to smoke it again. Many countries prohibit the distribution of weed because it is still a drug, but in some

Crypto investments and trading are attracting more and more people, for there are many examples of how people grew their capital using digital coins. The crucial thing is what asset to buy and fat tools to use for it. Let’s discuss one promising crypto asset worth buying today and a reliable way to invest in

The relative newcomer Denton is following in the footsteps of Colin Firth, John Malkovich, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, and Dominic West. By Tara Ariano December 12, 2022 Nicholas Denton in Dangerous Liaisons.Courtesy of Dusan Martincek via Starz. Pierre Choderlos de Laclos published Les Liaisons dangereuses—about former lovers who keep their poisonous friendship alive by challenging one

SZA has announced a 2023 tour of North America in support of her recently released sophomore album, SOS. It marks the first time she will be performing on her own in arenas. Omar Apollo will be joining her on the run, which kicks off in Columbus on February 21 and concludes in Los Angeles on

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