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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Daisy Jones & The Six has become quite the phenomenon since its March 3 premiere. Within its first 24 hours of streaming on Amazon, the show and its accompanying album topped television and music charts . Within hours of their respective releases, the series hit No. 1 on Amazon Prime Video’s Top 10 list in the U.S., and the show’s coinciding debut album Aurora made it to No. 1 in the U.S. on iTunes (and it keeps charting). The album's vinyl version also nabbed the No. 1 slot on Amazon. There are 11 original songs on the Aurora album, produced by Blake Mills, with additional production by Tony Berg. Daisy Jones & The Six is the first fictional band to hit No. 1 (more than once), and the show’s popularity has continued to grow each week as episodes drop, leading up to this week’s highly-anticipated finale on Friday, March 24. The 10-episode series is based on the New York Times bestselling novel … [Read more...] about ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’: Riley Keough Says 3 Singers Inspired Her Character

Jason Benetti, a nationally recognized play-by-play sports announcer for Fox network and the Chicago White Sox, is a confident and familiar voice, peppered with wit. Benetti, 39, is also matter-of-fact, both personally and professionally, about his own medical journey of self-discovery and acceptance while sharing his life and career as an intertwined story. “I’m not normal and I wasn’t born normal,” said Benetti, the keynote speaker Tuesday before more than 200 guests in the auditorium on the Ivy Tech campus in Valparaiso. “Normal is boring. It’s like unsalted French fries.” Benetti spoke for 50 minutes and answered questions of an eager audience for 30 minutes, as part of the City of Valparaiso’s event marking Disability Awareness Month. Benetti has cerebral palsy, a factor for his balance and ability to walk. But as evidenced by the success of his on-air talent, he describes himself as “proof of not judging a book by its cover,” a theme during his evening presentation. … [Read more...] about White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti encourages audience to “inspire and have an impact”

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Having designed and presented limited edition and bespoke jewels for Kaviar & Kind and Roseark, two Los Angeles boutiques that she co-founded, Kathy Rose is opening a new chapter in spring 2023. Her latest venture, called Argyle & Valentine , is an online and physical concept store powered out of respect for nature and love of human art and artisanship. Fueled by Rose’s appreciation for rare, handmade luxuries, the company title is derived from her children’s middle names. “Our vision and mission,” she explained in a telephone interview, “is to offer limited edition and one-of-a-kind treasures that embody organic materials, refined artisanship, unparalleled beauty, energies and techniques brought to life by independent designers and makers. Argyle & Valentine presents creations by artisans and fine artists that are unavailable anywhere else.” While Argyle & Valentine launched on March 20, … [Read more...] about Designer Kathy Rose Launches Argyle & Valentine Limited Edition, Los Angeles-Based Jewelry And Lifestyle Brand

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Throughout March, I’ve been taking a look at the Opening Day true-talent rankings of the 30 MLB clubs on a division-by-division basis. While the rankings are based on actual 2022 batted-ball data, off-season player movement and potential impact of 2023 rookies will be addressed. We’ve already covered the AL East , NL East , AL Central , NL Central and AL West . Today, we wrap it up with the NL West. 1. Los Angeles Dodgers - “Tru” Talent Record = 116-46 - Offensive Rating = 115.7 (3rd), Pitching Rating = 79.8 (1st), Defensive Rating = 90.8 (2nd); IN: RHP Noah Syndergaard, SS Miguel Rojas, DH J.D. Martinez, LF David Peralta; OUT: SS Trea Turner, LHP Tyler Anderson, CF Cody Bellinger, 3B Justin Turner, LF Joey Gallo, RHP Trevor Bauer, LHP Andrew Heaney, RHP Craig Kimbrel, RHP Chris Martin That’s a lot of talent walking out the door. Turner is obviously a star, Anderson was arguably the Dodgers’ ace … [Read more...] about Dodgers Look For 10th NL West Title In 11 Seasons Despite Historic Talent Loss

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Fragrance is as signature to a person as their fingerprint, and it’s no secret that the strongest memories we have as humans are tied to scent. Which is why celebrating International Fragrance Day by highlighting some incredible fragrance brands is an exciting way to pay homage to the value of scent in our lives. After all, the nose knows. THE ART OF SEDUCTION Parisian Kilian Hennessy broke away from his 8th generation status in his family’s cognac business (yes, that one) and instead tapped into his olfactory talent and love of night life and music to launch Kilian Paris almost 15 years ago. He brings his brand to life through a mixture of Parisian je ne sais quoi , fantasy nocturnal adventures, cocktail recipes inspired by his scents, and even Spotify playlists all designed to share his vision of seduction. Although, it’s hardly all show and no tell when it comes to Kilian fragrances. Considered to be amongst the … [Read more...] about The Best Fragrance Brands To Love This International Fragrance Day

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Jeremy Scott recently announced he is stepping down from Moschino after a decade of being the Italian brand’s creative director. “It feels great, I’m so proud of the legacy I’ve just left,” Scott tells me in an interview. “I think I created a Cinderella story—even Sleeping Beauty, I kissed her and woke her up. I’m leaving it in a wonderful place. Every great book has many chapters, and you must close one chapter to start the new one. I’m happy to start my next chapter.” Scott joined Moschino in 2013, showcasing his first collection for the brand in fall 2014. He created pop culture-infused collections that played with fast food logos, Barbie prints and bombastic pieces, like a chandelier dress worn by Katy Perry at the 2019 Met Gala. He is known for redefining the meaning of camp , and creating a postmodern, cartoon aesthetic that speaks to the TikTok generation. ADVERTISEMENT Right now, the designer is in … [Read more...] about Jeremy Scott On New Collection With Hyundai, Leaving Moschino

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Paula Crown is no stranger to business, and she is no stranger to art. In her world, she masters both. On one end, she is an accomplished artist, sits on the board of the Museum of Modern Art, and was appointed by Barack Obama to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. On the other end, she graduated from Duke Magna Cum Laude, and was a VP at Salomon Brothers before she joined a family-run investment firm. These days, she helps oversee The Aspen Skiing Company and run Aspen’s The Little Nell hotel as a co-owner and shareholder to both these Crown family businesses. The incorporation of art and design into her hospitality business is based on the idea that environments should engage and ensconce people with the importance of art, but without the alienation it sometimes brings. Hotels, after all, are in the business of welcoming people, whereas art has a very do not touch quality. “When I think about the … [Read more...] about Paula Crown Reveals How She Straddles Art And Business At The Little Nell

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Terry Eaton is the founder, president and chief curator of Eaton Fine Art . He’s has collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious hotels to guide their art programs, including The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, The Palace Hotel in San Francisco and The Four Seasons Los Angeles in Beverly Hills. Terry Eaton of Eaton Fine Art Eaton Fine Art Eaton, along with his husband who is also his business partner and The Eaton Team “infuse creative soul into guest rooms and public spaces alike” with their mastery of art. They serve as the premier innovative art resource for developers, brand leaders, interior designers and purchasing agents producing the art programs for hospitality and healthcare-related projects in the US and internationally. On this episode of Queer Money ® , Eaton shares how he turned his passion into a thriving business and advice for today’s budding queer entrepreneurs. … [Read more...] about How Terry Eaton Turned His Passion Into A Thriving Business

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Today marks the start of Ramadan 2023. There are an estimated 3.85 million practicing Muslims in America, and this number is growing rapidly. Pew Research Center data projects that the number will reach 8 million by 2050 , at which point Islam could emerge as the second-largest religion in the U.S. In Muslim culture, the month of Ramadan is a heightened spiritual time of year, during which people fast during the day and come together in spiritual community and to enjoy celebratory meals at night. Muslims consume products that are halal, which means they are free of certain ingredients, such as alcohol and pork, and that the meat is sourced and processed in a specific way. Globally, the halal market is expected to reach $3 trillion in 2023 . The halal label can apply not just to food, but also cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. By offering halal products, brands can not only appeal to the Muslim population, but also … [Read more...] about Why More Brands Are Offering Halal Products

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Stocks rallied Tuesday as the federal government moved to instill confidence in the nation’s wobbly banking sector, but a new Bank of America survey reveals investor concerns about market risks have surpassed levels last seen during the Great Recession. Key Facts Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in prepared remarks Tuesday that government intervention could be “warranted if smaller institutions suffer deposit runs that pose the risk of contagion.” Yellen’s comments, coupled with a Bloomberg report indicating officials are considering expanding the scope of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation protection, inspired a rally for bank stocks, with First Republic's 30% gain leading a broad regional bank stock rally and large-cap bank stocks similarly rallying. In turn, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1%, or 317 points, building on Monday’s 314-point gain, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq … [Read more...] about Yellen Testifies Banking Crisis ‘Different From 2008’—But Fund Managers Worry ‘Systemic’ Debt Risk Could Crash Market