‘Office air’ could be making you ugly, experts warn — as ragged workers sound off after viral TikTok post

‘Office air’ could be making you ugly, experts warn — as ragged workers sound off after viral TikTok post

Your office job may be killing your soul and trying your beauty. A self-described “corporate girly” has gone viral for documenting her “office air theory,” arguing that the office grind can turn feeling cute into looking haggard by EOD. “It became obvious to me once I started working full-time four years ago,” Noa Donlan told … Read more

I flew to Iran for a nose job — and woke up to the sound of bombs for 12 nights

I flew to Iran for a nose job —  and woke up to the sound of bombs for 12 nights

Getting a bombshell makeover in the Middle East left this siren shellshocked.  Alma Verseau, a content creator from Dubai, ran to Iran for the rhinoplasty of her dreams.  But when the Twelve-Day War with Israel erupted in the country during her post-op stay last June, there was virtually nowhere for the brunette to run.  Verseau shared trending … Read more

Social media is making Gen Z all look and dress and sound the same — and our country is suffering for it

Social media is making Gen Z all look and dress and sound the same — and our country is suffering for it

The internet appears to be causing young people to lose their southern drawl — and our unique regional accents aren’t the only thing it’s taking from us. Research from the University of Georgia shows that, generation over generation, regional southern accents are declining, thanks in no small part to social media. It’s just another way … Read more

‘Sound of Music’ star Debbie Turner reveals how she nearly ‘killed’ herself decorating White House: ‘Really cool’

‘Sound of Music’ star Debbie Turner reveals how she nearly ‘killed’ herself decorating White House: ‘Really cool’

Here are a few of Debbie Turner’s favorite things. The “Sound of Music” star, 69, opened up about her second act after leaving Hollywood following just two films. Turner first portrayed Marta von Trapp in the 1965 family classic before acting in her last project, “North Dallas Forty,” in 1979. Debbie Turner attends “The Sound … Read more

Exclusive | The Sphere’s high-tech sound system is coming to Radio City

Exclusive | The Sphere’s high-tech sound system is coming to Radio City

The Rockettes are getting a Christmas present: Radio City Musical Hall is kicking up the sound quality. The 92-year-old venue will swap out its old audio system for the same new technology used by the Sphere in Las Vegas next month, MSG Entertainment announced on Wednesday.   Starting with the “Christmas Spectacular” on Nov. 6, … Read more

Are cruises really all-inclusive? Passengers sound the horn on lines that nickel-and-dime — and cheer the ones that don’t

Are cruises really all-inclusive? Passengers sound the horn on lines that nickel-and-dime — and cheer the ones that don’t

They’re sea-sick of it. Frustrated cruise passengers are sounding the distress signal over a rising trend toward nickel-and-diming, as lines find new and creative ways to upsell their customers on everything from drinks to arcade games. A queasy traveler started an interesting conversation on the subject online, recently about which lines fleece their guests and … Read more

Driver coughs up $700 to discover ‘silly’ source of car’s bizarre ‘cracking’ sound: ‘I thought there was something wrong’

Driver coughs up 0 to discover ‘silly’ source of car’s bizarre ‘cracking’ sound: ‘I thought there was something wrong’

This debacle brought new meaning to “firing” up the engine. A New York City woman spent $700 for mechanics to investigate a bizarre cracking sound in her car — only to feel absolutely “silly” upon discovering the unlikely source. She detailed her automobile fiasco in a TikTok video with over 300,000 views on TikTok. “I … Read more

Exclusive | Inside the gritty, hidden NYC music mecca where Madonna and The Strokes found their sound — and where musicians are still vying for a room to rehearse

Exclusive | Inside the gritty, hidden NYC music mecca where Madonna and The Strokes found their sound — and where musicians are still vying for a room to rehearse

Times Square’s hidden music mecca is still hitting all the right notes. Long before soulless glass towers and blinding LED billboards reshaped one of NYC’s most notorious neighborhoods, some of pop culture’s biggest names strutted, sang and even slept in the halls of The Music Building — one in scores of recording studios around the Crossroads … Read more

WFAN tracks down Dan in Warwick after Giants meetup spoof — and he didn’t sound happy

WFAN tracks down Dan in Warwick after Giants meetup spoof — and he didn’t sound happy

It appears that 10 years later, Dan in Warwick really isn’t all that interested in the potential Giants-Giants meetup. The famous WFAN caller, who stupefied former WFAN host Mike Francesa in 2014 by asking him if the New York Giants and the San Francisco Giants ever get together in honor of sharing the same name, … Read more

Exclusive | Two-time cancer survivor reveals his fitness stamina trick — and how he uses honey — as he swims 10K across the Long Island Sound

Exclusive | Two-time cancer survivor reveals his fitness stamina trick — and how he uses honey — as he swims 10K across the Long Island Sound

The Long Island Sound stretches a whopping 110 miles, from New York City’s East River to well past the tip of Long Island. And on Saturday, 54-year-old Aaron Kwittken swam over six miles (or 10 kilometers) in it to raise money for cancer research — and it was actually his sixth time going the distance. … Read more

‘The Sound of Music’ child stars shares the secret to cast’s 60-year friendship

‘The Sound of Music’ child stars shares the secret to cast’s 60-year friendship

The hills are alive – with the sound of a reunion. The former child stars of “The Sound of Music,” who have remained friends for 60 years, recently reunited in Florence, Italy. Kym Karath, who played the youngest von Trapp sibling, Gretl, shared photos of the group catching up and enjoying bottles of wine on her … Read more

Bridesmaid bails on destination wedding — but still wants to go on trip paid for by bride and groom: ‘You sound like a lousy friend’

Bridesmaid bails on destination wedding — but still wants to go on trip paid for by bride and groom: ‘You sound like a lousy friend’

She ditched the wedding — but still wants the vacation. A disgruntled bridesmaid is getting roasted online after revealing how she plans to skip her bestie’s destination nuptials — but keep the comped flights and hotel to turn the trip into a romantic getaway with her boyfriend. The 27-year-old woman aired her drama in Reddit’s … Read more

Traumatized millennials sound the alarm as Gen Z’s ‘dangerous’ #Y2KSkinny diet trend takes over TikTok

Traumatized millennials sound the alarm as Gen Z’s ‘dangerous’ #Y2KSkinny diet trend takes over TikTok

Millennials survived the original Y2K skinny craze — and now they’re warning Gen Z not to repeat history. Millennial model and content creator Kaila Uli is going viral for calling out TikTok’s troubling obsession with the “Y2K skinny” aesthetic — a look she says glamorizes the brutal body standards that dominated the late ‘90s and … Read more

The sound of silence: Paul Simon soaks in the ‘Quiet’ on comeback tour at sold-out NYC show

The sound of silence: Paul Simon soaks in the ‘Quiet’ on comeback tour at sold-out NYC show

Only Paul Simon could command the sound of silence like this. In the opening act of the first of five sold-out shows of his comeback tour at NYC’s Beacon Theatre, the music legend played the entirety of “Seven Psalms,” his 2023 album that was conceived to be listened to in its entirety as a seven-part … Read more

The Beach Boys pay tribute to Brian Wilson — the ‘soul’ of their sound

The Beach Boys pay tribute to Brian Wilson — the ‘soul’ of their sound

The Beach Boys paid tribute to co-founder and musical genius Brian Wilson Wednesday after his family announced his death — calling him the “soul” of their surf rock sound. “The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure,” the … Read more

Hate the sound of people chewing? That’s bad news for your risk of depression

Hate the sound of people chewing? That’s bad news for your risk of depression

Quiet, please! If the sounds of chewing, crunching, slurping, yawning, pen clicking, tapping, water dripping, sniffling, whistling and breathing make you angry or even panicked, you may have misophonia. The term, coined in 2001, describes a chronic condition in which certain sounds trigger strong negative responses that can affect daily life and social interactions. If … Read more

Costco customers sound off on unexpected price hikes at food court: ‘Shrinkflation is evident’

Costco customers sound off on unexpected price hikes at food court: ‘Shrinkflation is evident’

Another day, another Costco controversy. Shoppers at the wholesale retailer have once again noticed a change in price for certain items — this time, the sandwiches at the food court. At some locations, the sandwiches have reportedly gone up in price from $3.99 to $6.99. Costco shoppers have once again noticed a change in price … Read more

Gonna hurl? ‘Sound spice’ cures motion sickness through your ears: study

Gonna hurl? ‘Sound spice’ cures motion sickness through your ears: study

It’s music to your inner ear — literally. A study out of Japan recently found sound waves could potentially help you lose weight. Now, another study courtesy of Japanese scientists has unveiled a type of sound therapy that could soon have motion sickness sufferers singing a different tune. zinkevych – stock.adobe.com Dubbed “sound spice,” this … Read more

Carlos Santana hospitalized after ‘medical emergency’ during concert sound check: report

Carlos Santana hospitalized after ‘medical emergency’ during concert sound check: report

Carlos Santana was hospitalized after suffering a “medical emergency” as he prepared for a concert in Texas on Tuesday, according to a new report.  A rep for Santana, 77, told TMZ that the legendary guitarist was at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, Tex. when he suffered the medical emergency, which they suspected was dehydration.  … Read more

Can sound waves help you lose weight? This technique may trick fat cells

Can sound waves help you lose weight? This technique may trick fat cells

Forget fad diets and sketchy supplements, your favorite song might be the key to staying thin.  In a new study, Japanese researchers found that acoustic sound waves can influence how our cells behave — including halting fat development. “Since sound is non-material, acoustic stimulation is a tool that is non-invasive, safe and immediate, and will … Read more