It’s a blast from the past for drinkers of Sunny Delight. The beverage company announced a new vodka seltzer flavor based on a running joke from its old commercials. A now-iconic SunnyD commercial from the 1990s introduced the “purple stuff,” a mysterious purple drink that became a well-known reference point among a generation. SunnyD is … Read more
To sneakily figure out the type of woman a man has the hots for, ask him who his celebrity crush is. That’s the tactic eager single women are using with the so-called “celebrity crush test,” which entails quizzing potential suitors about which famous face makes them swoon, then deciding whether to keep dating them based … Read more
Actress Gal Gadot is set to star in the film adaptation of the bestselling “Recovery Agent” book series by Janet Evanovich, after its feature rights were acquired by Paramount Pictures, Deadline reported on Wednesday. Gadot and partner Jaron Varsano are set to co-produce the project, alongside Paramount, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz. “The Recovery Agent: A New … Read more
The New Year is here, and with it the call of the open road and the great unknown. In honor of the turning of the wheel, the lovely, talented, Venus-ruled intuitive astrologer Meghan Rose, author of Star-Crossed newsletter & host of Star-Crossed podcast, is sharing her travel insights, aiding and abetting each sign in finding a trip that … Read more
Beauty buffs are as split as this look. Tabi nails — decorative fingernail art that mimics the split-toe style of the popular, albeit polarizing Tabi shoe — is cutting to the front of the line as the cool season’s hottest glam craze. But its fractured features have social media divided. Social media is split over the buzzy … Read more
Mega film studio Paramount has denounced a pledge this week by more than 4,000 actors and filmmakers, including some Hollywood A-listers, to boycott the Israeli film industry — accusing it of being complicit in “genocide and apartheid” against Palestinians. Paramount is the first of the major movie studios to condemn the pledge, according to Deadline. … Read more
These travelers have an eye for all elements of their destination. Full Frame Insurance surveyed 1,000 frequent travelers and found that for many, planning a vacation is often all about the visuals — and not just the sandy shores or resplendent resorts. Perhaps unsurprising for the iGeneration, but Gen Z was also the most reliant … Read more
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Raise a pint and a spoon for July, otherwise known as National Ice Cream Month. Olympian runner Don Kardong mused, “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” We couldn’t agree more, Don. In celebration of the darkness-banishing, order-bearing, chin-staining glory of ice cream, … Read more
Step up and shine on, my babies, the Summer Solstice is upon us. The Solstice arrives this year on Jun 20, 2025, at 10:42 p.m., marking the moment that our favorite death star is at its zenith. “We’re at the peak of summer and the peak of light in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a … Read more
In honor of Mother’s Day and with big ups to the women who have carried us, we’re taking a look at how astrology influences maternal instincts. Mothering can take many forms and the shape of several people: aunties, elders, sisters, and overbearing friends all conspire to build us into who we are. As writer Chuck … Read more
Catch a whiff of this. Research from Cornell University has found that women could accurately determine if they would like someone based on their smell before even meeting them. “People take a lot in when they’re meeting face to face. But scent — which people are registering at some level, though probably not consciously — … Read more
You lose some, you win some. With the stock market taking investors on a roller-coaster ride, one New York restaurant is providing comfort amid the chaos — offering customers discounts based on their financial losses. The War Room Tavern in Albany — a favorite of Empire State politicos and located just steps from the State Capitol … Read more
Theater review SMASH Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. At the Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street. “Let’s Be Bad” is a song from the Broadway musical “Smash.” It is also the production’s motto. The total absence of taste begins before you even enter the theater, with the title emblazoned on the marquee. … Read more
Netflix has another hit show on its hands. “Adolescence,” which is the No. 1 series on the streamer right now, tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who is arrested for the stabbing murder of his female classmate. The miniseries starring Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Ashley Walters has four episodes that are all shot … Read more
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said Monday. Details remain scarce, but the studio teased that it will be a “mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX technology.” Nolan was made a … Read more
These ships are cruisin’ for a refusin’ — from customers who value their health and well-being. On the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program review, scoring 85 out of 100 is considered a failure, per Business Insider. The CDC conducts random surprise sanitary inspections on cruise ships, scoring the ship on a … Read more
Black Friday is this week — what better way to follow our national day of gluttony than with wanton spending? The dark architects of the American Dream insist we get fat and then buy like we are rich, and Black Friday allows us to find release in retail. And it would seem we feel the … Read more
As we gather to overindulge in honor of our most fraught national holiday, we are here to offer a different kind of dish, a round-up of what each zodiac sign brings — or doesn’t bring — to the table. We serve this generous helping of zodiac shade alongside the knowledge that the true history and … Read more
The bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from a California-based dairy farm as cases continue to rise across the state, health officials announced. The contaminated sample came from Fresno-based Raw Farm, the largest producer and retailer of raw dairy in California. The tainted sample was detected by officials from … Read more
There are so many reasons for choosing where to attend college, but for the TikTok generation, the deciding factor is how aesthetically pleasing campus life will be. Gen Z is basing its decision for higher education based on how well it can be documented on social media platforms like TikTok. College-bound teens are looking for … Read more