Two of Jimi Hendrix’s iconic Gibson guitars have gotten the custom shop treatment. Gibson has announced new replicas of Hendrix’s 1969 Flying V and 1967 SG Custom, recreating the instruments in unparalleled detail. Hendrix played the Flying V throughout the Band of Gypsys era and at his legendary set at the Isle of Wight Festival
Month: November 2020
Photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Such is the pedigree of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, history records Gene Kelly dancing on the steps of its grand staircase and Laurel and Hardy enjoying a jolly ride on a luggage trolley. In the annals of Scottish hospitality, surely no transformation has been as impressive as that
Exterior view of Villa Firenze in Beverly Hills, California Concierge Auctions A $160 million mansion in Beverly Hills, California, is headed to the auction block, making it the most expensive listing ever to auction. The nine-acre estate, called Villa Firenze, will be sold to the highest bidder, with no reserve, by Concierge Auction next month.
The National Audit Office has opened an investigation into the government’s support of charities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The spending watchdog said it would examine how the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has distributed the £750m in emergency funding provided to help the sector through the coronavirus crisis. The government faced heavy criticism
Hot tip: It’s all about the layering Remember when we were all snatching up matching loungewear sets, PJs and cozy slippers at the start of the year? It feels like ages ago, but that’s probably just because we’ve been living in them ever since. And let’s face it: 2020 wouldn’t be 2020 without the sweatpants
Taylor Swift gave an update about the ongoing legal process of buying back her master recordings from Scooter Braun on Monday night. And while the opportunity to repurchase her music is not looking likely, the pop star reassured her fans that despite the roadblocks the music manager has thrown in her way, she still has
It’s that time again! Here are some of the highlights of this week’s new releases. Rebel Sisters by Tochi Onyebuchi Okay, so this is actually the sequel to War Girls, which came out last year, but it’s awesome and I wanted another opportunity to bring the first one to your attention. Because 1) it is
CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. The DC Extended Universe has had a unique life in theaters, and nowhere is that more obvious than the treatment of the Justice League. The blockbuster’s theatrical cut just celebrated its 3-year anniversary
Spencer Platt | Getty Images The safety net meant to protect unemployed workers from financial devastation is defective, and the coronavirus pandemic has starkly exposed its many shortcomings, economists argue in a new paper published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The pandemic, which triggered the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression in the
For the Dancing with the Stars Season 29 semifinals, it’s a double elimination week. Host Tyra Banks kicked things off by strutting her way into the ballroom to “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee looking like if Elvira, Mistress of the Dark was attending the Kentucky Derby. But that’s OK because redemption dances are up first, which is a
Road to Ultra: Taiwan took place over the weekend and some of the live sets from Alesso, Slander, Kayzo and Vini Vici have made their way online. The energy each act brings to the stage is incredible, but the festival’s headliner Alesso steals the show in premiering three brand new IDs. Enjoy his set from
A poverty relief charity has been removed from the register and its founder banned after the Charity Commission concluded he had treated it like a “private business”. An inquiry report published by the regulator says it began looking into Kenya Community Support Network in 2016 after Comic Relief suspended its grants to the charity amid
Koh Phangan, Thailand (CNN) — Michael Doyle started making regular trips to Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand in the mid-1980s, enjoying laid-back life in rustic beach bungalows around the island between stints as a psychiatric nurse in Australia. Eventually, he took up residence in Hat Rin, a sunset-facing beach at the southern tip
The Crown‘s fourth season is stuffed with highly anticipated dramatizations of famous moments, but two of the most notable—Charles and Diana’s engagement, and their wedding—take place largely off-camera. Charles’s proposal unfolds secondhand, through a delightful sequence of intercut phone conversations between Charles, the queen, Princess Margaret, Princess Anne, and the Queen Mother. From those conversations,
Tristan Thompson knows that the way to Khloe Kardashian’s heart is through extravagant flower arrangements. He sent her romantic roses, after Larsa Pippen claimed they dated prior to Khloe. Keeping Up With The Kardashians viewers know how badly Tristan Thompson wants to get back together with Khloe Kardashian, 36, as evidenced in the Nov. 12
Libro.fm, a digital audiobook retailer that allows listeners to purchase their favorite new listens while splitting profits with indie bookstores, released their top 10 audiobooks of 2020. The list is based on sales of over 1,300 independent bookstores and highlights the culture zeitgeist of one of the most challenging, volatile, and unique years in modern
John Riccitiello Gus Ruelas | Reuters Video game software developer Unity Software‘s stock fell as much as 6% in after-hours trading on Thursday as the company posted widening net losses in its third-quarter earnings. Here’s what they reported: Loss per share: 97 cents Revenue: $200.8 million Net loss: $144.7 million CNBC does not compare reported earnings
EXCLUSIVE: It’s been said that some movies aren’t necessarily born, rather they fight their way to life. A lot of that responsibility falls on the shoulders of a film’s producer, who well after the cameras have turned off, and the set striked, sees a movie through to its endgame. That person in the case of
The final season of Shameless is coming to Showtime this December, and the premium cabler has just dropped the first footage. It shows the characters at very different stages in life than when we left them on Shameless Season 10. The final season was originally slated to launch earlier this year, but due to the
Breaking News After nearly a year and a half of beefing, Scooter Braun has said goodbye to Taylor Swift‘s master recordings … unloading it for a pretty penny. Scooter’s company — Ithaca Holdings LLC — has reportedly sold the master rights to Taylor’s first 6 albums to an unknown investment fund. The buyer reportedly dropped
Decisions, decisions… From the serene topaz atolls of the Maldives and the wildy romantic ribbons of sugar-white sand in the Seychelles, to the raw, other-worldly island of Madagascar, the Indian Ocean presents an irresistible array of choice. Our writer breaks it down, so you can select the longed-for, sunny Indian Ocean break that is just
Gregg Lemkau, co-head of investment banking for Goldman Sachs & Co. Christopher Goodney | Bloomberg | Getty Images Goldman Sachs is losing one of its top dealmakers. Gregg Lemkau, a nearly-three decade veteran of the bank and co-head of its powerhouse investment banking division, is leaving Goldman at the end of the year, according to
The on-the-night total for Friday’s BBC Children in Need appeal was £10m down on 2019 as coronavirus restrictions appear to have affected people’s ability to raise funds. A shortened three-hour show on BBC One on Friday night reached a total of £37m in donations compared with £47.9m at the same stage last year. Highlights of this
By Staff The Associated Press Posted November 16, 2020 10:53 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Monday completed a $2.5 million takeover of a Welsh club that plays in the fifth tier of English soccer. “This is really happening,”
Burbank, California, once a sundown town, is in the midst of a particularly challenging book challenge in its sprawling school district. Five novels which had been classroom staples, including To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, The Cay by Theodore
And with a cast like Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, this is is almost guaranteed to be a big movie when it comes out. If it had been a theatrical release it could have been a pretty big blockbuster, possibly one of the highest grossing original movies in its year. The movie was
An Airbus A380-800 passenger plane of the Emirates Airlines at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. Mikhail Tereshchenko | TASS | Getty Images Emirates is working with global pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, to address the logistical challenges of distributing coronavirus vaccines, according to Emirates President Tim Clark. “The industry is trying to establish best practice involving the third-party
“I’m going to spend less this month.” We’ve all said these words at some point in our lives. But changing your bad money habits isn’t easy. Most of our impulsive spending happens when our brain is on autopilot. The solution is to implement both short-term and long-term strategies which upend our reactive spending routine. From
Play video content Breaking News @claudiamconway / TikTok Kellyanne Conway seems to be on her way out at the White House, but she could still ride the coattails of her 16-year-old daughter … who might be the next “American Idol!” Claudia Conway just teased the fact that she’s trying out for the reality singing competition
Tower Records, the music chain that shuttered its 89 stores back in 2006, is relaunching as an online shop, the Bay Area’s ABC7 reports. The new website also features scheduled livestream concerts, as well as a digital version of the company’s in-house magazine Tower Pulse! According to ABC7, the relaunch grew out of interrupted plans
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- …
- 19
- Next Page »