Vaughan Oliver, the graphic designer whose artwork was synonymous with 4AD and its corner of alternative rock, died peacefully this afternoon (December 29) at the age of 62. Representatives for 4AD and the publisher Unit Editions confirmed the news to Pitchfork. After studying in Newcastle, Oliver moved to London in the 1970s to work in
Month: December 2019
Well, that took some time. Finally, the 2019 domestic box office –which was loaded with mega Disney IP such as the second-highest grossing domestic title of all-time Avengers: Endgame ($858.3M), along with the Burbank, CA studio owning seven of the top ten pics of the year (all in excess of $362M-plus) –has crossed $11 billion.
New Year’s Eve fireworks in Australia’s capital city have been cancelled as the wildfire danger worsens in oppressive summer heat, and pressure was building Monday for Sydney’s iconic celebrations to be similarly scrapped. Temperatures on Tuesday were set to hit 38 C in the capital, Canberra, and 33 C in Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Thick
PALACE 25 gears you up for the best vacation homes that money can buy. From our very tiny red dot to luxurious homes in the Swiss alps, we present some very exciting homes in key countries which also includes Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, United Kingdom to name a few. On the cover is the chic Conlay
(CNN) — A man with strawberry-blonde hair squats to face his dark-bearded, well-toned opponent. Both are wearing black loincloths, and stand in a meticulously groomed circle, surrounded by ceramic tiles that link together to form a perimeter. They’re about to engage in a sumo wrestling match. But this isn’t a tourist attraction in Japan. This
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 27, 2018. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 23 points The Dow was up about 23.87 points or 0.08% to 28,645.26, while the S&P 500 was unchanged at 3,240.02, notching its fifth straight week of gains.
It’s difficult to think of any one item of clothing that has had quite as colourful a history as the humble hoodie. Over the past century, this sportswear staple has gone from playing field to runway, stopping off at every conceivable urban subculture along the way. It’s been name-checked by prime ministers, designers and screeching
Vaughan Oliver, the graphic designer known for his album artwork for Pixies and many other 4AD artists, has passed away at the age of 62. As noted by Rolling Stone, the English artist’s death was first confirmed by graphic designer Adrian Shaughnessy, co-editor of Vaughan Oliver: Archive. Shaughnessy shared the news over Twitter, explaining that
6 minutes ago Can you believe it? 2020 is upon us! With each new year, many of us make resolutions for ourselves. How often have we written down “read more” and not picked up a single book? As the new decade approaches, here’s a tip to make your goal: make it a point to get
How well a film does during awards season is not always an indicator of a film’s quality, and the same can be said for how something does at the box office. But with that little bit of hand washing out of the way, let us sully ourselves with talk of money and see which Hollywood
Real talk: When I’m not looking up travel photos or doing some serious creeping on the people who I went to high school with (we all do it, fess up), I’m scouring Instagram for food. Whether it be recipes, #FoodPorn, cheese pulls, or meal prep inspo, I stare at my screen salivating and envious at
Life in French Indochina saw the growing cross-cultural pollination between Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. In this age of modern hyper-sensitivity, colonialism is a topic often discussed with the lenses of negativity and exploitation. That said, in some rare instances, fate would collude and cast light in the darkness; when it comes to Cambodia, French colonialism
MANILLA (December 29, 2019) – CARE activated its emergency protocols immediately on Christmas Eve right after Typhoon Phanfone (locally known as Typhoon Ursula) made its first landfall. CARE staff, along with local partners, are assessing the situation on the ground, to provide initial relief in areas that were greatly affected by the typhoon. “The affected
An Avengers fan holds tickets at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to attend the opening screening of “Avengers: Endgame” in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 25, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters The 2019 U.S. box office is headed toward the second-best annual haul in cinematic history. As of Sunday, the movies released this year
Among my favourite photographs from my childhood is one that my brother entitled “Showdown at Barf Creek”. In the picture we’re standing beside a car at the side of a road somewhere near Ullapool, in the Scottish Highlands. I have a cheerful smile. My brother is pulling a disgusted face. And somewhere in the background
Monthly student loan payments can dictate when people have children and how much they’ll retire with. Pat Greenhouse | Boston Globe | Getty Images Student loans have become a defining feature of American life. It was 10 years ago that education debt eclipsed credit card debt. The next year, in 2011, it exceeded auto debt.
While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are taking a break from the spotlight in Canada this holiday season, Kate Middleton has been busy back at home with her family. On Christmas, she joined the royal family at Christmas church service in Norfolk. She’s been spending a lot of time with her kids, who, according to
It’s a strange comfort finding solace in something that terrifies most of the world. It’s an exclusive feeling, like you’re part of a special club that only a select few know the password to. The paranormal is not a naturally palatable subject for many people, and yet Travel Channel’s popular Ghost Adventures has taken this
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-Church of Social Justice) of South Bend, Indiana reiterated his radical drug policy on Friday, calling for decriminalization of all drugs — including meth, cocaine and ecstasy — not just marijuana. Although Mayor Pete has maintained this position for quite some time, debate has sparked up again following his remarks in the
Last Updated: December 29, 2019 After a triumphant film festival run that included rave reviews and a Golden Lion win at Venice Film Festival, Todd Phillips’ Joker divided critics as it moved into general release. The film is an origin story for Batman’s greatest nemesis, starring Joaquin Phoenix as a man called Arthur Fleck, who
Big Sean was spotted wearing an interesting choice of sweatshirt in a recent Instagram story, leading fans to think their romance might be very much back “on”! Could Big Sean, 31, and Jhene Aiko, 31, be back together? Jhene shared a curious pic to her Instagram story on Friday, Dec. 27 of the “Bounce Back”
A Southwest Airlines Co. plane takes off as representatives and pilots from the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA) demonstrate outside Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Daniel Acker / Bloomberg / Getty Images U.S. airlines are headed for their 10th consecutive year of profitability and their employees,
Getty Images FedEx shares slipped more than 4% in extended trading Tuesday after the shipping giant posted weaker-than-expected earnings in the second quarter. Here’s how the company compared with Wall Street’s expectations, according to Refinitiv consensus estimates: Adjusted earnings per share: $2.51 vs. $2.76 expected Revenue: $17.3 billion vs. $17.58 billion expected Amazon‘s foray into
Whether you’re looking for a complete hair overhaul (bowl cut, anyone?) or just want to tweak your style with a fresh fringe, 2020 is all about trying something new with your ’do. We chatted up 10 hairstylists from coast to coast to share their expert take on what will be the most popular haircuts and
We’re running down our favorite shows of the decade! In addition to our favorite action/adventure series and favorite procedurals, and relationship-focused programming, and supernatural series! Now, let’s take a look at limited/anthology series! Here is a reminder that we have almost two dozen favorites lists, and since we couldn’t showcase every show on every list, we parsed them out a
Swae Lee‘s on-again, off-again girlfriend is probably in off mode for him right now — ’cause she says she tried breaking his windows … and also offered cash to have his life taken. Crazy video presumably taken and posted by the Rae Sremmurd rapper’s ex, Marliesia Ortiz, made the rounds Saturday, which appears to show
Another big day for Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker with a Dec. 26 estimated gross of $30.7M, -4% from Christmas Day. Industry sources are forecasting that through the ninth-quel’s first ten days by Sunday, the J.J. Abrams directed movie will hit $380.9M, pacing 3% ahead of Last Jedi at the same point in time. Pretty impressive for
This year may not have been the greatest in terms of cinematic offerings, but there were several movies that moved beyond the generic sequels and reboots that clogged up theatre screens. Among them are a movie about a young boy coming to terms with the Nazis occupying Germany during the last days of the Second
On 17th December 2019, photography and art enthusiasts alike struck another gift of their Christmas list, thanks to Los Angeles-based gallerist Peter Fetterman and privately owned international auction house, Bonhams. Teaming up, the collaborative effort materialized in the form of a major photography auction in New York. With interested parties gathering both in person and
President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Dallas, October 17, 2019. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters As stocks close out 2019 with potentially the best gain in decades, strategists expect Wall Street’s bull market to continue in 2020 as long as it appears President Donald Trump will be re-elected. Analysts see the possibility of a
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