Archive for August 2026
Taylor Swift, Drew Barrymore, and King Charles Are Inspiring America’s Next Kitchen Makeover
Americans searching for kitchen renovation ideas may be looking beyond traditional design magazines and showrooms. Increasingly, celebrity homes are becoming the inspiration, with searches for the kitchens of Taylor Swift, Drew Barrymore and King Charles climbing sharply over the past year. New search analysis from CopperSmith, a company specializing in customized architectural metalwork, found that…
Read MoreSoft Girl Glam Gets a Summer Boost With Easy Lash and Eye Essentials
The “soft girl” beauty aesthetic continues to make waves this summer, with fresh-faced makeup, natural-looking lashes and low-maintenance routines replacing heavier glam. The appeal is simple: polished enough to look put together, but effortless enough for everyday wear. For anyone looking to achieve the look without spending hours in front of the mirror, a few…
Read MoreAaron Tveit Returns to ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ for Final Broadway Engagement
Broadway favorite Aaron Tveit is returning to the role that helped make him a musical theater star. The Tony Award-winning actor will reprise his role as Christian in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” for a final, limited Broadway engagement of 15 performances from August 18 through August 29 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York…
Read MoreSebastian Tillinger Revisits a Chaotic 1999 Los Angeles in New Memoir
Actor, author and artist Sebastian Tillinger takes readers back to Los Angeles in 1999 in his debut memoir, “How the Ferris Wheel Was Broken: A Love Letter to Los Angeles,” offering an intimate look at ambition, insecurity, love and the struggle to establish an identity in the shadow of a famous family. The son of…
Read MoreBarkue Tubman-Zawolo Joins Midori Star Media Group Client Roster
Barkue Tubman-Zawolo, a business executive, global strategist and communications leader known for connecting business, culture and economic development, has signed with Midori Star Media Group. The New York-based media company announced the partnership as part of its expanding roster of clients, with plans to elevate Tubman-Zawolo’s executive expertise, entrepreneurial work and international leadership through strategic…
Read MoreJacob Walthour Jr. Is Turning $1.6 Billion in Access Into a Legacy for the Next Generation
For Jacob Walthour Jr., managing $1.6 billion is an achievement, but it is not necessarily the work he considers most important. The founder and CEO of Blueprint Capital Advisors has spent more than three decades working in finance and moving significant amounts of capital. Yet his proudest accomplishment may be the opportunity he creates for…
Read MoreBabe Original Launches Prostaglandin-Free Lash Serum for Fuller-Looking Lashes
Babe Original is expanding its lash-care lineup with a new serum designed for consumers looking for a prostaglandin-free option for enhancing the appearance of their lashes. The beauty brand’s Renewing Serum, priced at $23, marks a new direction for a company that has spent more than a decade developing and marketing lash serums. The formula…
Read MoreJames Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ to Open 64th New York Film Festival
James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” has been selected as the Opening Night film for the 64th New York Film Festival, presented by Film at Lincoln Center in partnership with Rolex. The film will have its North American premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, September 25, with Gray and members of the cast and crew expected…
Read MoreYale’s Beinecke Library to Spotlight Black Artistic Innovation in Two Fall Exhibitions
Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library will explore a century of Black literary and artistic experimentation this fall with two exhibitions examining influential communities of writers, artists and poets. “Beauty Unadorned: Fire!! and the Harlem Renaissance” and “Cave Canem: A Home for Black Poetry” will open October 19, 2026, and remain on view…
Read MoreNevis Mango Festival Draws Record Crowds as Culinary Tourism Takes Center Stage
Nevis is turning one of its most beloved fruits into a major tourism attraction, with the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival drawing approximately 5,200 visitors during its four-day celebration of food, music and island culture. The annual festival, held July 2-5, saw attendance increase from 4,100 visitors the previous year, representing nearly 27% growth and the…
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