A long-planned $31 million bridge linking Glendale and Los Angeles is moving forward — and it could permanently reshape how people experience some of the area’s beloved green spaces. The Glendale City Council voted earlier in June to approve the environmental study for the flashy Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project that connects two urban … Read more
Thousand Oaks may be one step closer to getting something residents have debated for generations: a real downtown. City officials are pushing a sweeping blueprint to bulldoze sections of the city’s quiet Civic Arts Plaza and replace it with a bustling, pedestrian-friendly downtown district. The grand vision includes a 142-room, seven-story boutique hotel, mixed-use apartment … Read more
One of Southern California’s most notorious stalled development sites, a massive block-spanning excavation pit dubbed “Lake WeHo” by frustrated locals, could finally be headed toward a dramatic transformation after five years. Drastically altered plans have been unveiled for the vacant Melrose Triangle site in West Hollywood, with developers swapping out hundreds of square feet of … Read more
It takes guts to make a fashionable impact in New York City. And Renata Buzzo’s got ‘em. In fact, her guts, lungs and uterus — all hand-stitched to third-dimensional perfection in a dress she calls “Corset Anatomia,” or “The Anatomy Corset” — will be on full display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for the … Read more
Newlyweds found dead days before celebrating their first anniversary as police probe possible murder-suicide: A viral coffee trend is gaining steam, and it could make your morning brew smoother without sugar or cream. The internet’s latest coffee craze doesn’t involve fancy syrups or expensive beans. It just involves a pinch of salt. Users say the simple addition … Read more
Go long! Amazon MGM Studios has started production on its “Madden” film — and a shocking first-look photo of the film’s lead stars was released on Tuesday. In the image, Nicolas Cage looks unrecognizable with shaggy hair as Oakland Raiders coach-turned-legendary NFL broadcaster John Madden. Nicolas Cage as John Madden and Christian Bale as Al … Read more
Pluto, our petite power planet of primordial urges, transformation through trauma, ID energy and the subconscious mind, is going retrograde in Aquarius from May 4th to October 13th. Over the past few years, Pluto has been dipping between the final degrees of stalwart, capitalist dad jeans Capricorn and the early degrees of charismatic cult leader Aquarius. … Read more
This woman’s quest for viral purrfection has been pawsitively agonizing. Jolene Dawson, a wildly aspirational trendsetter on TikTok, spent approximately $8,000 (AUD $12,000) to make herself look as much like a cat as a human can, turning to “experimental” procedures to flare her nostrils and accentuate her cheekbones much like that of a feline. But … Read more
Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life. “And so I conclude that blood lives and is nourished of itself and in no way depends on any other part of the body as being prior to it or more excellent,” he wrote. “So that … Read more
She’s got the number one aid for going number two. Nutritionist and certified personal trainer Gianna has taken to TikTok to share the trio of morning rituals that she swears by to support gut health — and one, in particular, should get things in motion. It should be done immediately upon rising and can be … Read more
Good for her. On Monday, Netflix released the trailer for Jacques Audiard’s musical drama “Emilia Pérez,” starring Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez. It’s already getting Oscar buzz, as it took home the jury prize at Cannes Film Festival, as well as the the best actress award for Saldana, Gomez and co-stars Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana … Read more
Be slim like Kim. Kim Kardashian’s personal trainer is revealing how you can transform your body and improve your mental health in as little as five minutes a day. Senada Greca, whose clients also include Bebe Rexha and Miranda Kerr, shared her tips and tricks for building healthy habits and strong bodies last week on … Read more
Real estate developer and hotelier Ian Reisner has signed a lease to take over the former Playboy Club space and the Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC on West 42nd Street — and the plan is to transform it into a gay-friendly hotel, restaurant and nightclub, Side Dish has learned. The 105-room hotel, at 510 W. 42nd St. between 10th and 11th … Read more
For 2024, FOMO is out — and JOMO is in. It’s time to let go of the “fear of missing out,” and embrace the “joys of missing out.” Many people are all too familiar with the feeling of FOMO, worrying that all your friends are having fun without you — at dinner, a night out … Read more
Are you washing your face thoroughly? If not, you might as well be throwing your money down the drain with your skincare. According to one beauty guru, washing your face for 45 to 60 seconds is the ideal lathering duration to allow the product’s active ingredients to do their magic. Mattie Lacey-Davidson — a London-based social … Read more
In the realm of extreme body modifications, few individuals have taken it as far as Michel ‘Diabao’ Praddo. The 49-year-old Brazilian — renowned for his remarkable transformations and known as the ‘Human Satan’ — recently pushed the boundaries of his art by amputating three fingers, turning them into devilish claws. This latest procedure involved amputating … Read more
A breakthrough in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could “significantly improve” the lives of children with the condition, experts say. A new study found that brain stimulation combined with cognitive training can improve symptoms of ADHD. “ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children across the world,” Ornella Dakwar-Kawar, a post-doctoral researcher at … Read more
A Japanese man who spent more than $20,000 to become a dog has finally taken his first walk and immediately made some canine friends. Known only as Toco, the man spent two million Yen (A$22,000) on a hyperrealistic border collie costume to fulfil his lifelong dream of “becoming an animal”. In recent updates shared with … Read more
She’s a Barbie girl in the real world. A Swedish woman claims that she spent nearly $127,280 on plastic surgery over the last 10 years in an attempt to become a real-life Barbie doll. Alicia Almira revealed that she quit her lucrative PR job a few years back in order to become a self-proclaimed full-time … Read more
Nicolas Cage is a cut above the rest. The Oscar winner, 59, went to extreme lengths to become Count Dracula in the comedy-horror “Renfield.” The film’s makeup artist Christien Tinsley revealed that Cage trimmed his teeth and wore 3-D printed dentures for his vampire character. “We shaved Nic’s teeth down and the dentures were fitted … Read more