As the outpouring of support for the victims of the Manchester attack continues on both sides of the Atlantic, with multiple celebrities taking to social media to express their condolences to Ariana Grande and the families of those impacted by the attack, as well as the British royal family penning moving statements in light of…
Read moreBattle for Aleppo Ends With Beseiged City in Syrian Government Control
The Syrian government is reportedly in control of eastern Aleppo, according to news reports on Tuesday afternoon, with a deal having been reached to evacuate civilians and opposition fighters. Damascus confirmed the evacuation deal and the United Nations envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, reportedly told the Associated Press in a text message that the…
Read moreEmily Ratajkowski Says She’s Never Done This One Super Common Thing With Her Hair
When you’re a supermodel, you’re used to change. Lots and lots of change. That’s why it’s such a surprise to learn that Emily Ratajkowski has never dyed her hair before. That’s probably one of the reasons why her long brunette locks are so coveted—they’re all natural. Ratajkowski was chosen to be featured on the cover…
Read moreZendaya’s Bouncy Curls Are Courtesy of a Brand You May Already Use
At just 20-years-old, Zendaya’s Hollywood resume is that of a veteran’s. She’s starred in not one, but two hit TV shows (Shake It Up, K.C. Undercover), joined a blockbuster movie franchise (Spiderman: Homecoming), released an album and launched an inclusive fashion line. Can you keep up? And let’s not forget her status as a future…
Read moreRise of Rightwing Demagogues Threatens Democracy Worldwide: HRW
The rise of political populists threatens democracy worldwide, a new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) released Thursday says. In its World Report 2017, the human rights organization highlights President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S., the power grabs of “strongman” leaders in Russia, China, Turkey, and the Philippines, and the rise of right-wing demagogues…
Read moreKesha Reflects on Her Once Uncertain Return to Making Music
Kesha will release Rainbow, her first album in five years, on August 11. It’s day she admits she didn’t know would ever come. In a personal and reflective interview on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, the “Praying” singer opened up about her return to music and getting through the last few years in which…
Read moreAir Pollution Skyrocketing Worldwide in 'Public Health Emergency': WHO
More than 90 percent of people on the planet live in places where air pollution levels are dangerously high, and millions of people are dying as a result of the exposure, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO) released Tuesday. Using an air quality model based on satellite data and other ground…
Read moreRobert Pattinson Says He and FKA Twigs Are “Kind of” Engaged
Is a wedding in the future for Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs? The former Twilight star opened up about his two-year relationship on Sirius XM’s The Howard Stern Show today, and revealed that the couple are “kind of” engaged. While we’re not totally sure this means, we’re going to take it as confirmation to the rumors that…
Read moreThe Struggle Continues for a Binding Treaty to #StopCorporateAbuse
In the last week of October, civil society came another step closer to achieving a legally binding instrument on transnational corporations (TNCs) and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Delegates from many large social movements and networks met alongside state representatives at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, to further proceedings…
Read moreSerena Williams Isn’t Here for John McEnroe’s Ranking Claim
Serena Williams clapped back at those claims made by former tennis player John McEnroe. In an interview with the NPR on Sunday, McEnroe, stated that Williams would be “like No. 700 in the world” if she played on the men’s circuit. When asked if he’d designate the champion as the world’s best tennis player, McEnroe, who has previously praised Williams as “arguably…
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