Iam Tongi will join his fellow American Idol finalists Megan Danielle and Colin Stough in competition during the Season 23 finale on Sunday (May 21). Ahead of the big night, Tongi has shared his first official single, “I’ll Be Seeing You.”The acoustic-led song was written by Francisco Martin VI, and in it, Tongi emotionally sings of keeping the memories of a lost loved one fresh in his mind. The song is astonishingly genuine as he confronts the fears that go along with losing a special someone. The serene instrumentation and Tongi’s voice make for an incredibly meaningful message.”‘Cause I’ll be seeing you…
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A couple of weeks back, I shared a roundup of pending legislation across several states and at the national level which would ensure the right to read. There is another bill worth highlighting during this legislative session that is making positive progress in Connecticut. Senate Bill 2, called the Act Concerning the Mental, Physical, and Emotional Wellness of Children, is a wide-ranging one covering everything from children’s mental health coverage to public libraries. Most pertinent to the ongoing removal of books from public and school libraries, though, is the bill’s creation of sanctuary libraries across the state. The bill would…
Photography by Maya Fuhr, courtesy of Barbet Whether you’re going for a “damp lifestyle” or attempting to go sober for a bit, Canada’s alcohol consumption guidelines mean it might be time to pick up a mocktail. By Noor Abduljabbar and Jennifer Berry Date May 19, 2023 Facebook Twitter It’s no secret that alcohol consumption can have negative effects on our health, including an increased risk of cancer and heart disease, and we’ve all heard the saying “everything in moderation.” But have you ever wondered just how much is considered “moderation” when it comes to cocktails? Well, as even the most…
Old Becomes New While the original soundtrack cut “Daughters of Triton” doesn’t appear in the film, the mix of old and new songs build a new musical world for the live-action princess Old becomes new on the official soundtrack for Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid, which stars Halle Bailey and will be released in theaters on May 26. Welcoming a new princess to the classic film more than three decades after its original release offers a chance for a new generation of children to build their own connection to the story — and the film’s original composer, Alan Menken, is…
A few decades ago, video games were cheap enough to produce that developers could afford to take some creative risks when coming up with new titles. This miraculous sweet spot between accessible technology and an expanding audience resulted in highly successful games with a lot more personality than what you typically see in the industry these days. Mostly unconstrained by corporate interests and soulless market research, this era before the rise of live-service titles and abusive DLC boasted some of the greatest gaming experiences of all time – and one of my personal favorites came in the form of Sony’s…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for XO, Kitty season one.TBH, Anna Cathcart is glad that viewers are getting a deeper dive into her character’s POV. In XO, Kitty—a Netflix spinoff series to the widely popular To All Boy Boys films—fans follow everyone’s favorite matchmaking sister to Korea. Though Kitty initially enrolls in boarding school to finally reconnect with her longtime, long-distance boyfriend Dae (Minyeong Choi), she soon finds herself in a love triangle straight out of a K-drama as she begins to develop feelings for classmate Yuri (Gia Kim), who’s been hiding her sexuality from her parents. In a particularly vulnerable moment, a tearful Kitty calls…
Thirty-one years ago today, on May 19, 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus recorded “Some Gave All.” The song, which became the title track of Cyrus’ freshman album, was written by the singer and his first wife, Cindy Smith Cyrus.Before penning “Some Gave All,” the Cyruses spoke with a Vietnam War vet; the powerful tune includes lines such as ”All gave some, some gave all / Some stood through for the red, white and blue / And some had to fall / And if you ever think of me / Think of all your liberties and recall / Some gave all.” In 2011, Cyrus re-recorded “Some Gave All” for…
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LAUNCHMETRICS.COM/SPOTLIGHT From hacking a blowout overnight to DIY’ing your own skincare tools, here are five beauty tips and tricks to try out. By Lauren Knowles Date May 18, 2023 Facebook Twitter Where do we go when we need a little beauty advice or inspiration these days? TikTok, of course! And when it comes to helpful beauty hacks, the app always delivers. Last month we unpacked curling lashes upside down (kind of) and using sunscreen to contour, but this time around we’re getting into hacking a blowout overnight, DIYing your own skincare tools and more. Below, find five…
new benito The Puerto Rican star dropped his latest track, which blends elements of dembow and Jersey club Bad Bunny has been laying low after his historic Coachella performance last month, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been working on new music. On Thursday, the Puerto Rican star released “Where She Goes,” an unexpected track that packs a few surprises. Trending [embedded content] First of all, the track title is in English — something that immediately got fans wondering if the entire song would be in English, too. It’s not; the lyrics feature Bad Bunny’s signature rhymes as he raps…
Described as a “hugely ambitious feature film slate,” El Estudio and Morbido are launching The Latin House of Horror, and Variety brings us the scoop this afternoon. The Latin House of Horror will be dedicated to “channeling the voices of a powerful new generation of genre artists emerging in Spain and, most especially, Latin America.” A six-movie slate was announced out of Cannes this week. Mexico’s Sula Films will produce the series, with Film Factory Entertainment handling world sales. Variety reports, “The slate is designed to supercharge genre production in Latin America, in ambition, profile and exports, just as Filmax’s Fantastic…
Natalia Bryant’s latest career endeavors have been a slam dunk.The 20-year-old daughter of Vanessa Bryant and the late Kobe Bryant partnered with Beyoncé for her Renaissance World Tour, which officially kicked off earlier this month in Stockholm. On the tour’s website, Natalia, who is currently studying at the University of Southern California, is credited as “intern” under Parkwood Entertainment, which is Beyoncé’s entertainment and management company. And this isn’t the first time Natalia and Beyoncé have collaborated. In November 2021, Natalia modeled for the “Alien Superstar” singer’s Ivy Park campaign, with images showing her donning a striped two-piece set complete with a blazer.…
Jimmie Allen turned to social media on Thursday afternoon (May 18) to offer a public apology to his wife, Alexis, for what he terms an “affair” after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him, and he called himself a “victim of my weaknesses.””I want to publicly apologize to my wife Alexis after humiliating her with my affair,” Allen begins in a typed statement shared on Instagram. “I’m embarrassed that my choices have brought shame on her. That’s something that she did not deserve at all.”Related: Jimmie Allen Accused of Rape and Sexual Assault in New LawsuitThe singer goes on to apologize…
“Unleashed LGBTQ” is the first business and entertainment festival of its kind, created by Wesley Smoot with a vision to connect, celebrate, and support LGBTQ+ professionals in an elevated, entertaining setting. After a virtual launch in the midst of the pandemic, this year’s inaugural in-person event is set to happen at Gilley’s Dallas (Texas) from September 22 – 24, 2023. The event will serve as a space for brands, artists, and LGBTQ+ professionals to connect with and learn from their community over several days of panels, performances, keynotes, and workshops. The event’s organizers also proudly welcome iHeartMedia back to activate…
The Killers of the Flower Moon trailer was released today. Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated new movie is based on the book by the same name that shows how the Osage Nation — who were the richest people per capita in the world in the ’20s — were slowly killed off. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Ernest Burkhart, who narrates the trailer. The romance of Burkhart and Mollie Kyle (played by Lily Gladstone) helps tell the film’s story of greed, betrayal, and murder. The movie also stars Robert De Niro and Jesse Clemons, and is an Apple Original Film, produced and directed by…