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22 Aug 2024

Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Maggie Rogers Pay Tribute to Taylor Swift in Vienna With Sing-Along ‘Love Story’ Cover

Two weeks after Taylor Swift was forced to cancel a run of shows at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium after officials uncovered a planned terror plot, Coldplay‘s Chris Martin paid tribute to the singer by covering one of her most beloved songs during his band’s gig at the venue on Wednesday night (August 21).

Taking to the Music of the Spheres satellite stage on the floor of the 65,000-capacity stadium with opening act Maggie Rogers, Martin said, “If this is not good, please, please don’t put it on YouTube because I don’t want to get in trouble with Taylor.” He then asked the crowd to help him by singing along to an acoustic version of Swift’s “wonderful” 2008 Fearless classic “Love Story.”

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“We sing this song with so much love for Taylor, with so much love for Swifties,” Martin said after finding two “genuine Swifties” to join him on stage to help with the tribute. “And we sing this song with love for young people who are brainwashed into doing stupid s–t and we send them our love too.”

Strumming an acoustic guitar, Martin sang the swoony Romeo & Juliet-inspired lyrics as the stadium crowd provided vocal support, with Rogers joining him on the second verse before taking over the dreamy chorus. She even briefly handed her mic over to the pair of excited fans for a bit of vocal assistance during the special moment that came on the same day that Swift addressed the “devastating” terror threat for the first time in a statement.

“The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows,” Swift said of the foiled plot targeting the shows that were booked to take place on August 8-10. According to authorities, the main teenage plotter reportedly admitted that he’d planned to attack Swifties with knives and explosives outside the venue to inflict maximum casualties.

“But I was also so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives,” Swift added. “I was heartened by the love and unity I saw in the fans who banded together. I decided that all of my energy had to go toward helping to protect the nearly half a million people I had coming to see the shows in London. My team and I worked hand in hand with stadium staff and British authorities every day in pursuit of that goal, and I want to thank them for everything they did for us.”

According to a fan video, Martin acknowledged the reason he chose to cover the song in the introduction, noting, “We haven’t mentioned that Vienna was in the news all over the world for all the wrong reasons. But what reached us was the beauty and the togetherness, and kindness of all of Taylor Swift’s fans. So we felt — of course Taylor is in America, she’s not here — but we’re here, so we have to do the best we can do. So, I don’t want to let you think that we don’t care about Swifties in our band.”

Last month, Coldplay dedicated a performance of their 2016 song “Everglow” to Swift while performing in Düsseldorf, just days after Taylor performed in nearby Gelsenkirchen. “This is for Taylor Swift because she left town,” Martin said during the gig at Merkur Spiel-Arena. “This is for all of you who feel sad today because Taylor had to go to the next city. So we sing this love song, this heartbreak song, and send it to Taylor wherever she is today.”

Swift wrapped up her five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, bringing and end to the European leg of her Eras Tour. Officials in Vienna said they’ve arrested three suspects in the case, the main 19-year-old suspect, who was reportedly radicalized online and had pledged fealty to the Islamic State, as well as an 18-year-old man who had also pledged allegiance to the terror group ISIS and a 17-year-old young man who was reportedly hired by a company providing services to the venue for the shows just a week prior.

Rogers shared a clip of the cover on her Instagram, writing, “From Vienna with love [three heart emoji] @coldplay @taylorswift.”

See a bit of the “Love Story” cover below.

22 Aug 2024

Mindy Kaling Tells Ben Affleck to ‘Hang in There’ at DNC Amid J.Lo Divorce: Watch

Mindy Kaling, known best for her roles in The Office and The Mindy Project, brought her signature wit to the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Aug. 21.

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Addressing the crowd at Chicago’s United Center, Kaling couldn’t resist throwing in a light-hearted jab at fellow Massachusetts native Ben Affleck, who is currently navigating a highly publicized divorce from Jennifer Lopez.

“I love you, Massachusetts!” Kaling shouted, drawing cheers from the crowd. “Everyone is always hating on us. But they just don’t get it. Go Sox! Go Jason Tatum! Ben Affleck, hang in there!”

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She then quipped, “Dunkin’ Donuts is the best coffee in the world!”—a playful nod to Affleck’s well-known love for the brand, where he serves as an official ambassador.

Kaling’s connection to Affleck goes beyond their shared Massachusetts roots.

Early in her career, she co-wrote and starred in the off-Broadway play Matt and Ben, a satirical take on how Affleck and Matt Damon wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting.

The play, which she co-wrote with her college friend Brenda Withers, helped establish Kaling as a major comedic force in the entertainment industry.

The timing of Kaling’s remarks was particularly pointed, coming just one day after J.Lo filed for divorce from Affleck on Aug. 20. The divorce, which ended their two-year marriage, has been making headlines since the filing, with Lopez listing their separation date as April 26, 2024—just a few months before their wedding anniversary.

The Bennifer saga has been a rollercoaster for fans. The couple originally began dating in 2002 after meeting on the set of Gigli. Their relationship was a hot topic in the early 2000s, with their first engagement making headlines.

Though they called off their planned 2003 wedding and eventually broke up in 2004, they rekindled their relationship nearly two decades later. After tying the knot in Las Vegas in 2022, they celebrated their union with a grand ceremony in Georgia, surrounded by family and friends.

Kaling’s shoutout to Affleck was just one of the many highlights of the DNC’s third night—she also shared a light-hearted yet meaningful moment about her connection with Vice President Kamala Harris.

“I am an incredibly famous Gen Z actress who you might recognize from The Office, The Mindy Project, or as the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video,” Kaling quipped.

Reflecting on their shared heritage, Kaling recalled, “We immediately hit it off. We talked about the love that we have for our moms, who had both passed away from cancer.” She continued, “Both of our mothers were immigrants from India who came to America and committed their lives to serving others.”

Kaling also couldn’t resist a bit of humor regarding Harris’s cooking abilities, adding, “But the thing I remember the most about the vice president is that Kamala Harris can cook. Guys, she was so much better than me. But she also knew that my family was watching, so as she gently corrected my sloppy dosa making, she was complimenting me every step of the way.”

The evening, themed “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” also featured performances by music stars like Maren Morris and Stevie Wonder. Morris took to the stage with her protest anthem “Better Than We Found It,” while Wonder delivered a powerful rendition of “Higher Ground.”

“This is a moment to tell your children where you were and what you did,” Wonder told the crowd. “When we stand between history’s pain and tomorrow’s promises we must choose courage over complacency.”

The DNC has seen a star-studded lineup as it gears up for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential nomination acceptance on Thursday night, with performances by artists like P!nk scheduled for the final night.

Watch Mindy Kaling’s speech at the DNC below.

21 Aug 2024

Richard Simmons’ Cause of Death Revealed by Brother Lenny Simmons

Fitness icon Richard Simmons, who passed away on July 13 at the age of 76, died from complications due to recent falls, with heart disease as a contributing factor, according to his brother, Lenny Simmons.

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The cause of death was confirmed by the LA Coroner’s office in a call to Lenny on Aug. 21, as detailed in a statement released to People by the Simmons family spokesperson, Tom Estey.

“This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny received a call from the LA Coroner’s office. The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor. The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed. The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss,” Estey said.

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Simmons was found unresponsive at his Hollywood Hills home by his longtime housekeeper, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. Although there was no initial suspicion of foul play, the cause of death was deferred pending additional tests, which have now confirmed the circumstances.

Known for his flamboyant personality and relentless positivity, Simmons built a multi-faceted fitness empire that included 12 books, 10 CDs, and 22 DVDs.

Among his most famous works was his 1982 platinum album Reach, which spent 40 weeks on the Billboard 200. The album featured motivational songs like “What Are You Waiting For?,” “You Can Do It,” and “Wake Up.”

Reach was part of the early ’80s fitness craze, debuting on the Billboard 200 in the week ending June 5, 1982, just one week after Jane Fonda’s Workout Record debuted. Simmons’ colorful and energetic approach to fitness, combined with the era’s enthusiasm for getting fit, made him a beloved pop culture figure.

Simmons’ television career further solidified his place in the spotlight. He hosted The Richard Simmons Show from 1980 to 1984, which focused on personal health, fitness, and healthy cooking.

He also made frequent guest appearances on popular programs like Late Night with David Letterman and General Hospital.

The pop culture icon always seemed to be in on the joke, whether it was during his guest spots or in interviews, famously saying in a 2012 Men’s Health interview, “When the king gets depressed, he doesn’t call for his wife or the cook. He turns to the little man with the pointed hat and says to the court jester, ‘make me laugh.’ And I am that court jester.”

Simmons’ fitness journey began after he moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s, where he opened an exercise studio called the Anatomy Asylum, later renamed Slimmons. His dedication to health helped him lose over 100 pounds, a feat he proudly maintained for over four decades.

His influence extended beyond fitness as he produced more than 50 workout videos, including the iconic Sweatin’ to the Oldies series, which sold over 22 million copies.

In recent years, Simmons retreated from public life, sparking rumors and concern from his fans.

Despite his absence, he remained active on social media, sharing messages of positivity. Earlier this year, he was portrayed by actor Pauly Shore in a short film called The Court Jester, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. However, Simmons made it clear he had not authorized the film, writing in a post, “I have never given my permission for this movie. So don’t believe everything you read.”

Reflecting on his brother’s legacy, Lenny Simmons told People, “I don’t want people to be sad about my brother. I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives.”

21 Aug 2024

“Coach” Tim Walz Accepts VP Nomination At DNC, Xitter Gets Emotional

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Tim Walz’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention wowed the audience, and social media was moved by his speech & the crowd’s reaction.
On Wednesday night (August 21), the third night of the Democratic National Convention closed with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepting the nomination to be vice president and the running mate to presidential candidate Kamala Harris. His speech would captivate the audience at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, and move those watching at home and on social media. Before taking the stage, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and his wife, Gwen Walz, spoke to the crowd. They were then followed by players from the Mankato West football team whom Walz coached to the state championship in 1999. 

Walz would then take the stage to a massive round of applause from the crowd, with many of them holding “Coach Walz” signs aloft. He spoke about supporting Vice President Harris because they share the same values. “That family down the road, they may not think like you do,”, he said, “they may not pray like you do. They may not love like you do. But they’re your neighbors. And you look out for them. And they look out for you. Everybody belongs.”

Walz would also fire back at Republican critics who criticized his background as a teacher and coach, stating: “Never underestimate a public schoolteacher. Never.” He expounded on that experience which led him to create programs that provided free meals to students, and tied it into the present day with a quote that drew heavy applause: “So while other states were banning books from their schools, we were banishing hunger from ours.”

The key moment of the night came when he shared the journey that he and his wife went on to try to have children, and said that was why he championed reproductive rights. “Hope, Gus, and Gwen you are my entire world. And I love you,” Walz said, prompting his son Gus to stand, teary-eyed and yell “That’s my dad!!” as the crowd gave the governor a standing ovation. The speech by Walz moved many online who had a chance to watch it. Some remarked on how he reminded them of their own fathers. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Crooked Media podcast host Tommy Vietor wrote, “I would run through a brick wall for Tim Walz.”

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21 Aug 2024

Sabrina Carpenter Takes a Stab at ‘Taste’ with Jenna Ortega in New Teaser: Watch

Sabrina Carpenter has cranked up the anticipation for her upcoming single “Taste” by releasing a teaser for its music video, featuring a dramatic encounter with Wednesday star Jenna Ortega.

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The clip, shared on the “Please Please Please” singer’s social media on Aug. 21, immediately sent fans into a frenzy.

In the teaser, the 25-year-old pop star, dressed in dark attire, selects a knife from a bed filled with ominous weapons. The tension mounts as she prowls through a dimly lit house, building up to a tense confrontation with Ortega, who is caught in a compromising shower scene.

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Just as Carpenter rips back the shower curtain to see Ortega and an unnamed man canoodling, the screen cuts to black, leaving viewers on edge. The teaser wraps with Carpenter coolly using the knife as a mirror to adjust her lipstick, uttering the chilling line, “Oh, I leave quite an impression.”

“Taste” is the third single from Carpenter’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which drops on Aug. 23.

Carpenter co-wrote “Taste” with songwriting powerhouses Julia Michaels and Amy Allen, with production handled by John Ryan and Ian Kirkpatrick.

The track dives into complex relationship dynamics, a theme Carpenter doesn’t shy away from. “I will write any song. It doesn’t mean I’ll put it out, but I’ll write it,” the singer revealed in a recent interview with Paper magazine

“I think the series of unfortunate events I’ve encountered in relationships are no secret to people who know me or think they know me.”

Directed by Dave Meyers, known for his work on iconic videos like Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” and Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.,” the “Taste” video is set to elevate the song’s drama with his trademark cinematic flair.

Sabrina has made a strong impact on the Billboard charts of late, with her single “Please Please Please” reaching No. 1 on June 29. “Espresso” also performed well, peaking at No. 3 on June 22. Earlier hits like “Feather” and “Skin” reached No. 21 and No. 48, respectively.

Short n’ Sweet is set to showcase Carpenter’s growth as an artist, with tracks like “Good Graces,” “Sharpest Tools,” and “Juno” exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

Check out the teaser video for “Taste” below.

21 Aug 2024

Oprah Speaks At DNC, But X Didn’t Forget Dr. Oz & Dr. Phil

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On Wednesday, August 21, word got out that Oprah Winfrey would be speaking at the Democratic National Convention. While it’s safe to say most people saw that as a positive, there is a loud minority of social media users who had issues with her appearance.

While to say Oprah is media icon is still an understatement, there is no denying that her co-sign is majority responsible for the rise of Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. In recent years, both media personalities have come under fire. Dr. Phil has been accused multiple times of professional misconduct and suspect ethics, while Dr. Oz also has been likened to a “snake oil salesman” and his run for office failed in a heap of struggle.

So whether deserved or not, Oprah is getting the blame. We’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that once again a Black women is getting scapegoated for the ethical failings of grown-ass men, but that’s another discussion.

Nevertheless, Oprah still took to the stage at United Center and delivered a dynamic speech. “When we stand together, it is impossible to concur us,” she said. Her speech was powerful, and she had smoke for JD Vance, too. And Oprah, who is an independent, doesn’t just endorse anybody.

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21 Aug 2024

Beyoncé Unveils SirDavis Whisky Brand In Honor Of Her Great-Grandfather

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Beyoncé has moved the needle for the culture in several ways beyond music, leaving her indelible mark on fashion, footwear, hair care, and beyond. The Houston superstar’s latest venture is SirDavis, a whisky named after her great-grandfather and adds to her deep commitment to honoring her family’s influence and legacy.

Via a collaboration with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter brings SirDavis to the forefront. According to a recent press release, the creation of SirDavis took years of development. The Cowboy Cater artist is said to be a fan of Japanese whisky and worked with Moët Hennessy intending to broaden the reach of the spirit within the American market. In a statement, the award-winning entertainer explained the inspiration behind the impending bra.d

“I’ve always been drawn to the power and confidence I feel when drinking quality whisky and wanted to invite more people to experience that feeling,” says SirDavis Founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. “When I discovered that my great-grandfather had been a moonshine man, it felt like my love for whisky was fated. SirDavis is a way for me to pay homage to him, uniting us through a new shared legacy. In partnering with Moët Hennessy, we have crafted a delicious American whisky that respects tradition but also empowers people to experience something new and unique in the category. You can taste it better than I could ever tell you — welcome, SirDavis.”

SirDavis is named after Davis Hogue, Beyoncé’s great-grandfather who worked as a farmer and also made moonshine during the restrictive Prohibition period. According to family lore, Hogue would make batches of whisky and stash it inside trees for his family and friends to sip. And now, Hogue’s great-granddaughter will carry on tradition along with her vision of refinement and collaboration with Moët Hennessy.

“SirDavis is not only a revelatory and exceptional American Whisky, which we are very proud of. It is also a testament of the unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, heritage and innovation shared by LVMH and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter,” said Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH.

Moët Hennessy tapped the services of Dr. Bill Lumsden, an avowed Master Distiller who has worked on fine Scotch whisky brands such as Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, names that should be familiar to readers of the Spirit.Ed column. Dr. Lumsden’s years of expertise in the whisky world were applied to creating SirDavis. Under his guidance, the team landed on a mash bill that puts the spice of rye at the forefront at 51 percent, the remaining 49 percent comprised of malted barley. After perfecting the balance of the distillate, the juice is then finished in sherry casks.

“With SirDavis, we looked to challenge the category norms and offer something new in the space,” said Lumsden. “The distinctive grain selection and unusual secondary maturation in sherry casks helped us achieve a signature profile completely unique to SirDavis, one of bold sophistication.”

Before going to market, SirDavis was anonymously submitted to several spirit competitions featuring some of the world’s top judges in the adult beverages space. In 2023, SirDavis won Best In Class for American Whiskey from the 2023 SIP Awards. In addition, SirDavis earned a Gold Medal designation from the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition and a 93-point rating from the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

The design of the bottle was created with input from Beyoncé, and the whisky is a true homegrown product that is finished, blended, and bottled in Texas. SirDavis also owns the historic mark of being Moët Hennessy’s first spirits brand developed entirely internally by the company in the United States and has its headquarters in Houston.

While SirDavis has yet to launch nationally, interested parties can preorder SirDavis via its website. It will also become available at various retail locations across the United States, London, Paris, and Tokyo beginning in September. The airports LAX, JFK, and SFO will also sell the bottle.

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21 Aug 2024

Beabadoobee Scores First Top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart With ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’

Singer-songwriter beabadoobee scores her first top 10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as her latest studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, bows at No. 6 on the Aug. 24-dated chart. The set, her third full-length studio effort, launches with her best sales week ever – selling nearly 9,000 copies in the U.S. in the week ending Aug. 15, according to Luminate.

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Also in the top 10 of the latest Top Album Sales chart, Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess hits a new peak, climbing 7-3; while King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard’s Flight b741 debuts at No. 7 and Logic’s Ultra 85 arrives at No. 8.

Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram.

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Of the nearly 9,000 copies sold of This Is How Tomorrow Moves in its opening week, vinyl sales comprised the majority of that figure – 5,000 sold. The album was available across six different editions (color variants and a picture disc). The set also premieres at No. 5 on the Vinyl Albums sales chart.

Tomorrow also arrives in the top 10 on a host of other Billboard album charts: Indie Store Album Sales (No. 2), Top Alternative Albums (No. 5), Independent Albums (No. 6), Top Rock Albums (No. 7) and Top Rock & Alternative Albums (No. 10). The set also launches at No. 34 on the overall Billboard 200 – her first top 40-charting effort on that tally.

Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums and rank, respectively, the week’s most popular rock and alternative, rock, and alternative albums by equivalent album units. Indie Store Album Sales measures the top-selling titles at independent and small chain record stores. Independent Albums ranks the most popular independently released albums of the week, by units.

At No. 1 on Top Album Sales, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department captures an eighth non-consecutive weeks atop the list, selling 28,000 copies (down 67%). Stray Kids’ chart-topping ATE rises 3-2 with 18,000 (down 29%), Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess jumps 7-3 (a new peak) with 14,000 (up 71%), ENHYPEN’s former leader Romance: Untold is a non-mover at No. 4 with 10,000 (down 16%) and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft is stationary at No. 5 with nearly 10,000 (down 8%).

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard’s Flight b741 flies in at No. 7 on Top Album Sales, scoring the act its fourth top 10, and matches the band’s highest rank on the tally. The new studio album sold nearly 8,500 copies in its first week, largely from vinyl sales. Its two variants combined to sell 7,000 – enough for its No. 2 debut on the Vinyl Albums chart.

Logic logs his 10th top 10-charting set on the Top Album Sales ranking as Ultra 85 bows at No. 8 with nearly 7,000 sold. About 5,500 of that sum was from vinyl album purchases (across four variants), and the set launches at No. 4 on the Vinyl Albums chart. The album was only available to purchase as a vinyl LP or as a digital download.

Rounding out the top 10 on Top Album Sales: Charli XCX’s Brat bounces 12-9 with 6,000 sold (up 2%) and Twisters: The Album climbs 17-10 with nearly 5,500 sold (up 9%).

21 Aug 2024

Maren Morris, Stevie Wonder Take the Stage at Night 3 of DNC 2024

The Democratic National Convention continued on Wednesday night (Aug. 21) at Chicago’s United Center for the evening’s “A Fight for Our Freedoms” theme, and more music stars performed onstage to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential nomination.

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Maren Morris delivered her protest song, “Better Than We Found It.” She sang to the crowd: “When lines of tomorrow are drawn/ Can I live with the side that I chose to be on?/ Will we sit on our hands, do nothing about it?/ Or will we leave this world better than we found it?”

Stevie Wonder followed with some powerful remarks for the audience, before performing “Higher Ground,” off his 1972 album, The Sounds of Stevie Wonder. “This is a moment to tell your children where you were and what you did,” he declared. “When we stand between history’s pain and tomorrows promises we must choose courage complacency.”

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Harris’ selection for Vice President, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, is scheduled to speak on Wednesday night (Aug. 21), accepting the vice presidential nomination. Additionally, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and former President Bill Clinton are all additionally set to make remarks.

Harris took over the presidential campaign from President Biden, who spoke on the opening night of the DNC. On Thursday night, when P!nk is scheduled to perform, the attorney-turned-politician will accept the presidential nomination.

21 Aug 2024

Dyson Is Releasing a New Airwrap: Here’s When It Comes Out & How Much It Costs

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There’s a new Dyson Aiwrap coming soon, and it’s the brand’s most futuristic hair tool yet. The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is a multi-styler and dryer with one-touch curling and styling capabilities that you can control through the Dyson app.

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According to a press release, Dyson Airwrap i.d. uses Bluetooth technology to offer a “more personalized styling experience.” The device has a “personalized curling sequence” that allows you to style your hair with the touch of a button. With help from the Dyson app, Airwrap i.d. “automates the curling process based on user profile data such as hair type, length, and skill level.” It wraps, styles and curls your hair while “maintaining heat and airflow,” per Dyson.

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The Airwrap i.d. will be released on Aug. 26 and retails for $599.99. The hair tool will be available in two options: Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-styler for Curly to Coily Hair T3-4 and Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-styler for Straight to Wavy Hair T1-2.

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The Airwrap ID will be available in multiple colors including Ceramic Patina and Topaz, Vinca Blue and Topaz, and a limited-edition Strawberry Bronze/Blush Pink for the 2024 gifting season.

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In other Dyson news, the company debuted a line of hair styling products last week. The Chitosan collection consists of Pre-Styling Hair Cream ($59.99) and Post-Styling Hair Serum ($59.99) designed to fight humidity and frizz to help your hairstyles last longer. The line takes its name from chitosan, “a complex macromolecule derived from oyster mushrooms” and the star ingredient in the product lineup.  

Dyson’s Chitosan collection is available at Sephora and Dyson.com.