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Dua Lipa is a pop star with no lore on 'Radical Optimism'
The London-born singer sounds great on her third studio LP. But is that enough in the age of the celebrity meta-narrative?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Winners and Losers of the Columbia Protests? History Will Tell.
Activism often lands on the right side of history. But history also shows that tactical mistakes — and smashing windows — can weaken protests’ effectiveness.The New York Times - Top stories -
Lessons from history for the modern Middle East
The ‘Damascus Events’ of 1860 are a warning of how societies can collapse into violence — and also an example of how they can recoverFinancial Times - Business -
Unfrosted review – Jerry Seinfeld delivers a surreal toast to Pop-Tarts
The history of how the all-American breakfast snack was created is served up with lashings of goofiness in this comedy caper. Standup veteran Jerry Seinfeld makes his directing debut with this decent family comedy that puts a surreal twist on the ...The Guardian - World -
Music Review: Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' is controlled dance pop
In the chorus of “Whatcha Doing,” the fifth track on Dua Lipa’s latest album, she sings: “If control is my religion, then I’m headed for collision,” referencing the unexpected pull of a new partnerABC News - Entertainment -
Sabrina Carpenter: how the Espresso singer became a piping hot pop prospect
She’s set to depose Taylor Swift from No 1 and has the most-streamed song in the world this week – the culmination of a decade of slow-burn success. Capped with one of the most brilliantly nonsensical chorus lines in pop history – “That’s that me, ...The Guardian - World -
Timberwolves Mediator Has Sports History, Including With Glen Taylor
The former judge overseeing mediation of the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership dispute has a long history with sports lawsuits, including previous litigation involving owner Glen Taylor. Retired Hennepin County judge Rick Solum will oversee this ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Minecraft Fans Can Save 30% On Official Visual History Preorders At Amazon
The upcoming visual history of Minecraft just received a huge discount at Amazon, dropping the price from $40 to $28. Created by Mojang Studios and set to be published on September 3 by Random House Worlds, The World of Minecraft is a 224-page ...GameSpot - Tech -
Weight of history: Saints look to seize day in Leinster Champions Cup clash
One step from a Champions Cup final, Northampton must first navigate a trip to Croke Park that is as historic as it is daunting. By his own admission, Northampton’s director of rugby, Phil Dowson, is a history buff. This week he invited the club’s ...The Guardian - World