Andy Warhol, like an image on one of his silkscreens, is multiplying. Suddenly, he is everywhere: in documentary series (The Andy Warhol Diaries on Netflix and Andy Warhol’s America on the BBC), in plays (The Collaboration at the Young Vic in London), and soon, at an auction house (his Marilyn Monroe painting goes on sale at Christie’s in May). Wikimedia So why the current obsession with the pop artist? We believe there are striking resonances with our contemporary moment that might be fueling the revival. Here are five of them: 1. War, death and disaster The early 1960s marked a time when, much like our own, Russian tensions were high and the media was awash with violent scenes of war (Vietnam was often considered a proxy war between the US and the USSR). Warhol’s Death and Dis...

12Dec

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SELF-CARE

CBD: Rising Star Or Popular Fad?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become a household name. On many social media sites, people suggest “but have you tried CBD oil?” on posts pertaining to any health-related issue. CBD, a minor constituent of marijuana, is widely touted as nature’s miracle by CBD enthusiasts. It does not get people high, unlike marijuana’s main constituent, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, given the recent surge in its popularity, you’d think the molecule is magic. We are behavioral pharmacology scientists, and we study how drugs act on the body. Specifically, we have an interest in developing new drugs for the treatment of pain that possess lessened drug abuse potential, and therapeutic interventions for drug abuse. Although there is scientific interest in the use of CBD for both pain and drug addict...

A Tale Of Two Cities Is One Of Charles Dickens’s Most Popular And Dramatic Stories

11Jun

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A Tale Of Two Cities Is One Of Charles Dickens’s Most Popular And Dramatic Stories

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities is one of Charles Dickens’s most popular and dramatic stories. It begins on a muddy English road in an atmosphere charged with mystery and it ends in the Paris of the Revolution with one of the most famous acts of self-sacrifice in literature. In between lies one of Dickens’s most exciting books—a historical novel that, generation after generation, has given readers access to the profound human dramas that lie behind cataclysmic social and political events. Famous for its vivid characters, including the courageous French nobleman Charles Darnay, the vengeful revolutionary Madame Defarge, and cynical Englishman Sydney Carton, who redeems his ill-spent life in a climactic moment at the guillotine (“It is a far, far b...

The Most Popular Late-Night TV Host – How Conservative Comic Greg Gutfeld Overtook Stephen Colbert In Ratings

10Dec

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The Most Popular Late-Night TV Host – How Conservative Comic Greg Gutfeld Overtook Stephen Colbert In Ratings

In August 2021, Fox News’ “Gutfeld!,” a late-night comedy-talk show hosted by right-wing pundit Greg Gutfeld, overtook “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in overall ratings. Surprised? We weren’t. As media and comedy scholars, we’ve been tracking the recent ascension of right-wing comedy, which has flourished thanks to shifts in media industry economics and political ideologies. Gutfeld’s success might come as a shock because it punctures long-standing assumptions about what comedy is, who can produce it and who will enjoy it. These prejudices obscure an important truth: Right-wing comedy has become both a viable business strategy and a crucial element of conservative politics. Yes, “Gutfeld!” is on Fox News, the cable channel known for partisan, right-wing political perspectives an...

Jason Statham One Of The Most Popular And Bankable Action Stars Working Today

10Dec

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Jason Statham One Of The Most Popular And Bankable Action Stars Working Today

CELEBRITIES Jason Statham is the red hot British export that wasted no time scoring a role in major movies. His first film was the cult smash Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998). Since then he has become one of the most popular and bankable action stars working today. While Jason likes to work out to stay in Skintastic shape, he doesn’t take his clothes off very often, but he does make exceptions every now and then. Throughout his films you can see Jason shirtless, but in the two Crank movies he does take it all off. Crank (2006) shows Jason running around in a very flimsy hospital gown that shows off all his naughty bits as he moves. He also drops his pants and exposes his royal rear. A few years later in Crank 2: High Voltage (2009) he gives the world a much better view of his...

10Dec

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HAIR

Top 6 Most Popular Celebrity Hairstyles

By Hank Dong If you're thinking of updating your look or maybe you're just in need of a little inspiration, well look no further - we've rounded up a few of our favourite celebrity styles which you can easily try for yourself! CARA DELEVINGNE With an utterly cool aesthetic, Cara's tousled side pony plait radiates an effortless look on the red carpet. The 22 year old model is known to be a lover of a braid and this simple style adds an interesting twist to a classic pony. The warm, tonal brown colour compliments both Cara's skin tone and untidy up-do so, switch up your daytime look with a messy plait taking you straight from the office to evening drinks. JENNIFER LOPEZ This stunning look from Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes infuses both red-carpet glamour and sophistication. A sl...

10Dec

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VIDEO GAMES

5 Reasons Why Mario Is So Popular

As far as video games are concerned, one of the most popular characters is known as Mario. Over the 30-year-career of Nintendo, it introduced more than a hundred games for many genres and systems and enjoyed great success. Given below are 5 reasons why Mario Bros runs circles around other games. Read on. Revolutionary style In the gaming world, Mario offers a refreshing change. In each game, Nintendo guides you to a new, exciting adventure. Most of the fresh Mario titles follow the same format set for Super Mario Bros. As a matter of fact, a lot of other games are inspired by the style of Super Mario Bros. This is what this game makes one of the best out there. New format Actually, this product is iconic as it didn't pose the same challenges that other titles did. Throughout the game,...

11Dec

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BIKING

12 Reasons Biking Is About to Get Way More Popular

For too long, biking has been viewed skeptically as a white-people thing, a big city thing, an ultra-fit athlete thing, a 20-something thing, a guy thing, a warm weather thing, or an upper-middle class thing. But times are changing. More than 100 million Americans rode a bike in 2014, and bicycles have outsold cars most years in the U.S. since 2003. Latinos bike more than any other racial group, followed by Asians and Native Americans. African Americans and whites bike at about the same rate. Most bicyclists are low-income, according to census figures—as many as 49 percent of bike commuters make less than $25,000 a year. From 1990 to 2012, bike commuting tripled in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Portland. We still have a long way to go to make a bike-frien...

How Is White Women Looking for Black Men Popular Today?

10Dec

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How Is White Women Looking for Black Men Popular Today?

The dating sites are ready and completely free for you to date online in order to meet your associates. These days white women are looking for black men is quite popular. You can use these online services free of cost from any corner of this world. You need not go into the bars and night clubs in search of your partner especially if you are a white female who is looking for a black male. Without paying a single penny, you can find thousands of black men online in present time through online dating websites. You have to decide what exactly you want. The best and fantastic part of these dating sites is that you can seek black men online with the comfort of your domicile. There is no need to leave your home for finding your life partner. Many white females are getting interested in dating th...