No need to get knotted up over hair loss. An innovative device currently in development could be a breakthrough solution for the roughly 50 million men and 30 million women who experience some form of pattern hair loss during their lifetime. Early tests show it to be even more effective than minoxidil, the active ingredient … Read more
Anna Rasche’s historical fiction sparkles with authenticity. Before she was an author, Rasche spent much of the 2010s toiling in Manhattan’s Diamond District, where her new novel, “The Cursed Diamond” (Park Row, out now), is set. The book owes a substantial debt to the gritty slice of Midtown and her years working there — setting … Read more
The Jalen baby name boom has swept New York City. Following the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years, New Yorkers have been inspired to name their newborns after one of the title team’s heroes, Jalen Brunson. Data from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene showed that babies named Jalen had more than doubled between … Read more
This fast food chain has the meats — and now, a tasty new drop of specialty sandwiches. Earlier today, the fast food behemoth Arby’s, known best for its mouthwatering roast beef offerings, released its latest sandwich releases, including a Chicken Cheesesteak, Chicken Deluxe Cheesesteak and Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak. The sandwiches all feature chicken marinated in … Read more
This 1990 picture book by William Steig celebrates the 25th anniversary of its original screen adaptation this year. That movie led to a whole universe of film sequels and spin-offs, television and web specials, a stage musical, theme-park attractions and more. What is the title of Steig’s book? Source link #Books #Inspired #Films
Best friends Elyce Arons and Kate Spade idolized Mary Tyler Moore. Because of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” about a plucky single reporter in 1970s Minneapolis, the two bonded, studied journalism and launched two companies: Kate Spade and Frances Valentine, whose colorful, vintage-inflected fashions owe a debt to Moore’s retro threads. “I wanted to be … Read more
She gave her a reality check. “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi saved the life of a fan — who was so inspired by the reality star’s openness about her cervical cancer diagnosis that she booked the hysterectomy she’d been avoiding for three years. “This girl messaged me and she was like, ‘Oh my God, … Read more
If all goes to plan, the Golden State could be beautified even further by up to three new state parks — and the California State Parks wants Californians’ input on the process. California State Parks recently launched a visioning survey, according to Secret Los Angeles. It’s called the State Parks Forward Survey, after the project’s … Read more
Naomi Osaka wore a jaw-dropping white number to walk onto Court 3 for her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. The four-time Grand Slam champion donned an all-white, full-length kimono as she stepped onto the court before her 6-1, 7-5 win over Elsa Jacquemot. Osaka, 28, has long been known for her creative fashion choices … Read more
Gretna Van Fleet didn’t play music with Greta Van Fleet. But maybe she got the next best thing: The Grammy-winning rock band uses her name. The 95-year-old Michigan woman died Monday at a senior living center in Frankenmuth, according to her obituary, the same community where the band was formed in 2012 when Van Fleet … Read more
It was the opposite of a dumb idea. A Texas couple went viral for showing up to prom in outfits inspired by the iconic scene from the movie “Dumb and Dumber” — where Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ characters attend a charity ball in matching orange and blue suits. Brennon Allen of Atlanta was brainstorming … Read more
Bestselling author Kathryn Stockett’s new novel, “The Calamity Club,” was inspired by a photo of an oyster shucker girl. The novel centers on 11-year-old Meg, an orphan at a Mississippi orphanage where the older girls are shipped off to work in Biloxi canneries. Stockett’s book delves into Mississippi’s bleak history, including sterilization laws targeting women. … Read more
The Devil Drinks Starbucks. Starbucks launched a secret menu to celebrate “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which hits theaters May 1. The coffee giant is introducing a curated lineup of beverages inspired by the characters of the highly anticipated sequel, which are available exclusively in the Starbucks app. Each beverage is meant to reflect the … Read more
Nutella just launched its first new flavor in its over 60-year history, inspired by a classic combination. Nutella Peanut is here, marking the brand’s first new flavor since its debut, and it’s now available nationwide. The new spread blends the “unmistakable creaminess” of Nutella’s hazelnut-cocoa spread with the taste of roasted peanuts, creating a nostalgic … Read more
Well, hot diggity bourbon. Costco has released a private-label whiskey inspired by the chain’s famous $1.50 hot dog and soda food court combo. “I Got That Dog in Me,” produced by Rare Character Whiskey, a company that creates tailor‑made whiskey blends for corporate customers, is priced at nearly $90 a bottle, but die-hard fans are … Read more
“Love Story,” Ryan Murphy’s new FX and Hulu limited series chronicling the turbulent romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has sparked a full-blown renaissance of the leading lady’s minimalistic, chic style. The former Calvin Klein publicist-turned-reluctant style icon (who died at 33, along with her husband and sister, in a tragic … Read more
Got an outbreak of acne? A new “high street” clinic in NYC is on a mission to become the CityMD of skin conditions. Spotless — Gotham’s first boutique clinic dedicated solely to treating the skin condition anywhere on a patient’s body — opened in November and allows walk-in appointments with no referrals needed. With more … Read more
Long before Timothée Chalamet starred in “Marty Supreme” — the hotly anticipated movie that hits theaters nationwide on Christmas Day — there was Marty “The Needle” Reisman, the wild-eyed, high-strung Ping-Pong hustler who inspired the namesake character. For that, we can thank “The Money Player,” a 1974 memoir written by Reisman, which set director Josh … Read more
Elvis may have dreaded having a “Blue Christmas” — but who says it has to be a bad thing? A typical holiday dinner can pack more than 3,000 calories in a single sitting, with Americans piling their plates high with seasonal favorites loaded with sugar, fat and salt. But by taking a cue from the … Read more
The Dubai Chocolate trend is coming for Starbucks — and baristas are bracing themselves for the mass appeal the new drink is bound to have. The coffee giant’s winter menu, which debuts January 6, will feature some fan-favorite drinks like the Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew. Joining that lineup are newcomers, Caramel Protein … Read more