It’s time to hit update on your iPhone. A vital new software update across Apple devices protects the tech from security breaches — and offers an array of new features for users to take advantage of. iOS 17.5, released Monday, implements security patches and a bevy of features across Apple News, Podcasts and notifications, as well … Read more
Far out. Shooting Star Vodka has given a whole new meaning to “on the rocks” — which is also how the makers suggest you drink it — by infusing its brew with a meteorite discovered in 1977. Other products have filtered through a meteorite, but Shooting Star Vodka is the first Ultra-Premium vodka to be … Read more
All in the family. Beyoncé’s youngest daughter, Rumi, 6, has scored a spot on her famous mom’s album “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” The country music-inspired record dropped on Friday, with Rumi appearing on the single “Protector.” “Mom, can I hear the lullaby, please?” Rumi croons on the track as the Grammy winner, 42, then sings: … Read more
You might be able to blame your mom’s strange pregnancy cravings for your looks. The origins of facial features have long puzzled scientists, but new research suggests that a pregnant mother’s diet could actually influence certain features starting in the womb. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, linked a mother’s protein … Read more
Flirt like it’s the early 2010s. The “Poke” feature is back on Facebook — and Gen Z is loving it. In Facebook’s heyday, poking was all the rage, using the feature as a way to flirt, get someone’s attention, annoy your friends or start a poke war. At the beginning of 2024, Meta redesigned the … Read more
She’s seeing red over not being able to see anything at all. A furious flier has taken to Reddit to rage that a “window seat” she booked on American Airlines didn’t come with an actual window view. The woman, known only as Liz, took to the chat forum on Monday, sharing a selfie that showed … Read more
Nicky Hilton Rothschild keeps her word. The businesswoman and designer jumped up on the podium at the packed Alice & Olivia presentation in the Meatpacking District and embraced one of the models. “That’s my best friend Bijou Phillips’ niece,” Hilton told Alexa. “Bijou was just so excited to have her at New York Fashion week … Read more
Pizza promoter Charles Entertainment Cheese has always promised a party in your mouth — now, under your own roof. That’s because the animatronic MC’s iconic chain of American family entertainment restaurants, Chuck E. Cheese’s, has announced the release of its first cookbook. That’s right, the Big Cheese himself is sharing party-ready recipes that are sure … Read more
Prince Harry has been named a “living legend” and will be inducted into an aviation Hall of Fame, which already features iconic names including Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. According to author Omid Scobie, who penned the controversial book “Endgame” released in November, the star-studded ceremony will see the Duke of Sussex be honored in … Read more
She’s “hung up” on it. Madonna’s long-awaited “Celebration” tour sent shockwaves across social media Sunday after the pop icon featured decades-old footage of Cher calling the Material Girl “mean.” The moment, which was captured on TikTok by a fan, takes place during the concert’s interlude where several artists including Ariana Grande commented on the “Like … Read more
Temple University is set to host the first-ever Philly “FatCon” this October, a conference boasting its role as an exclusively judgment-free fat-focused event featuring “fat-friendly” fitness classes, vendors, talks with influencers, a Halloween costume party, and more. “The Fat Sex Therapist” Sonalee Rashatwar, who uses they/he pronouns according to one of the con’s Instagram posts, is … Read more
A year ago, country star Brad Paisley watched the news on television as Russian troops invaded Ukraine and, like many people around the world, he felt helpless at the images of people fleeing their homes. “The world felt like it was in a new place that it hadn’t been in decades,” the three-time Grammy winner … Read more
They’re not playing it safe. Italian fashion label Diesel brought the shock factor to their electric runway show on the first day of Milan Fashion Week Wednesday, as a mountain of 200,000 condoms towered over the catwalk and viewers. “We like to play at Diesel, and we are serious about it,” the brand’s creative director … Read more
The latest chapter in the Joker’s nefarious story arc may be the DC Comics arch villain’s most unusual yet: He becomes pregnant. In the latest issue of DC Comics’ series, “The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing,” Batman’s nemesis actually carries and gives birth to a child. If that sounds strange, that’s the way the graphic … Read more
According to a new survey, 45% of Americans invest more money into their kitchens than any other room in the home. The poll of 2,000 US adults with an annual household income of at least $150,000 found 72% felt like their kitchen is “priceless” when compared to other rooms, and 82% have an ideal “dream … Read more