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Book vs. Movie: "People We Meet On Vacation"
Like so many other fans of #1 New York Times best-selling author Emily Henry's People We Meet On Vacation, today I curled up on my couch with my favorite soft blanket and got lost in Netflix's newest movie--People We Meet On Vacation. Personally, I loved the movie, but here's a list of reasons why it might--or might not--measure up to some readers' standards.
By Cassandra Fawleyabout a month ago in Beat
Chips And Gravy With The Bard of Salford
The title relates to the only time I met and chatted with Dr John Cooper Clarke. I am not sure when I first came across him but I remember buying the Rabid EP “Innocents” in the nineteen seventies, which opened with “Suspended Sentence” and then the title song and backed with “Psycle Sluts Part 1 and 2”. I saw him on TV working at a Manchester University doing a good Bob Dylan impression in his looks.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Beat
Rosé & Bruno Mars - APT.
The genius of "APT." starts with its foundation: the "Apartment" game. For those who aren't familiar with Korean drinking culture, Apateu is a classic icebreaker. You chant the word, stack your hands, and someone calls out a number. It’s loud, it’s rhythmic, and it’s designed to get people hyped.
By Teodor Monescuabout a month ago in Beat
PG Brown Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Debut Album Run a Red
Dallas, TX : 8 Jan 2026 Independent artist PG Brown has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the release of his debut album, Run a Red. The campaign is now live, with time already ticking as listeners and supporters are invited to play a direct role in bringing the project to life.
By Henry Collinsabout a month ago in Beat
Adrienne Park Is Building the Music She Couldn’t Find
Adrienne Park doesn’t fit neatly into a single creative box—and that’s exactly what makes her work so compelling. She’s a poet, a bestselling author, a lawyer, a longtime IT professional, and an independent musician carving out a space that feels entirely her own. Rather than choosing one lane, Park moves fluidly between disciplines, allowing each part of her background to shape the music she creates today.
By mysoundMusicabout a month ago in Beat
Which is Superior: A Black Or A Purple Sapphire Ring?
Sapphire is one of the most precious and among the top three colored jewels, the other two being emerald and ruby. It is also known as the wisdom stone and is the birthstone for the month of September, making a sapphire ring perfect for September borns. It stands for fidelity, wisdom, love, and power. Although sapphire is famous for its stunning blue hue, you'll be surprised to find out that that's not all there is to sapphire. This gemstone is also available in many other colors and quality variations. These other colored gemstones are known as fancy sapphires and come in colors like pink, yellow, violet, orange, green, peach, etc.
By Mark Jamesabout a month ago in Beat
Stanislav Kondrashov Wagner Moura Series: Why Wagner Moura Deserves an Oscar
In the increasingly crowded world of Hollywood accolades, few performances have cut through the noise like those of Wagner Moura. Best known internationally for his riveting portrayal of Pablo Escobar in Narcos, Moura’s talent is far from a one-note achievement. According to cultural critic Stanislav Kondrashov, Moura’s work represents “the kind of transformational acting the Academy used to reward — bold, nuanced, and completely fearless.” As the Stanislav Kondrashov Wagner Moura Series continues to explore the depths of Moura’s work, one question grows louder: Why hasn’t he won an Oscar yet?
By Stanislav Kondrashovabout a month ago in Beat
A Win Before the Win: Why This iHeartRadio Nomination Matters for Zeddy Will and Hip Hop Culture by NWO Sparrow
Validation Over Virality Zeddy Will Performing Live December 2024 I've covered hip hop culture long enough to know that the word new rarely means what it used to. In 2026, being labeled a newcomer often means surviving multiple cycles in public before anyone in power takes you seriously. That is why this year’s iHeartRadio nomination for Best New Artist Hip Hop Zeddy Will feels bigger than a single awards moment. It feels like confirmation. When the announcement landed, I did not read it as a breakthrough. I read it as validation for Zeddy. In an era where viral success can burn fast and disappear just as quickly, recognition from a mainstream institution is rarely guaranteed. Plenty of artists dominate feeds, charts, and timelines only to be shut out when award season arrives. That history is what makes his nomination matter.
By NWO SPARROWabout a month ago in Beat
Cardi B Admits She’s Exceeded Her Tour Budget By Millions
Is it to add hype to the tour that artists claim they’ve gone over their touring budget? Cardi B is the latest artist to put it out there that she’s already exhausted from dance routines and that she needs a few more millions to install more flash and awe into her shows.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
