Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have one of Hollywood’s greatest, and most dramatic, romances. The decades-spanning connection that saw them initially get together back in the early 2000s but crumble under a much-publicized breakup a mere few days before their planned nuptials. Of course, the power couple would famously rekindle their romance twenty years later,
Month: February 2024
With a face card and a fashion game that never fail, Zendaya truly can show up on a red carpet wearing anything and look great. Her list of iconic fashion looks is long and legendary, whether it’s an oversized bowler hat, a futuristic take on a classic red dress or a dramatic “ponytail train” gown
Is March too early for the best among 2024 movies to come out in theaters? According to what the first audiences are saying about Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 2, it sure isn’t! The science-fiction epic, which was initially going to come out this past fall, has finally premiered, and many who have seen the new
Christopher Nolan has a habit of working with the same actors over and over again: the acclaimed director has worked with Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon twice, Christian Bale and Gary Oldman four times apiece. And, he’s notably collaborated a whopping six times with Cillian Murphy, the star of not only his blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer
It’s been a great time for double features, what with 2023’s Barbie-meets-Oppenheimer phenomenon and the recent cinematic coupling of Wicked Part 1 and Moana 2 (a.k.a. “Theater Kid Barbenheimer”). Sydney Sweeney wants to keep the multi-title movie events going with a pair of her most recent theatrical releases. While sitting down for a recent interview
In 1911, 12 Black men were delivered to the forest in rural Maryland and began building their new residence, the State Hospital for the Negro Insane. During its near century of existence, the hospital (re-named Crownsville) held patients in prisonlike conditions without offering them adequate medical attention, food, space or safety. In Madness: Race and
Anita Kelly dedicates their latest rom-com, How You Get the Girl, to “every queer and trans person in Tennessee. Your joy will outlive the cruelty of your government.” A teen librarian by day, Kelly knows intimately how remarkable educators can make all the difference in the world. Julie Parker is enjoying her first season as
In Olivia Dade’s witty and warm new romance, At First Spite, the incredibly named town of Harlot’s Bay in coastal Maryland is the perfect place to start over. That’s good because jilted, 37-year-old Athena Greydon has two graduate degrees, no job and nowhere else to go. Even before her broken engagement to man-child Dr. Johnny
The second Singapore Yachting Festival will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 25 to April 28. The four-day boating and lifestyle show will be preceded by the inaugural ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference on April 23-24 and the Yacht Style Awards on the evening of April 24, with both events also held at
Boat Lagoon Yachting has secured at least three orders for the Princess Y95 When Boat Lagoon Yachting staged the Asia premiere of the Princess Y95 at Singapore’s ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, it was highlighting only the start of the superyacht’s story in Southeast Asia. Another hull was delivered to Phuket in time to be the
Ferretti Yachts is scheduled to stage the world premiere of the Infynito 80 at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 10-15. Built at the Ferretti Group’s new Marina di Ravenna shipyard on Italy’s east coast, the model is the second in a new range that began with the Infynito 90 that debuted at Cannes last
LUXUO speaks to Dubai World Trade Centre’s Executive Vice President Trixie LohMirmand. Since 2005 LohMirmand has been the long-time organiser of the Dubai International Boat Show and believes this year’s edition from February 28 to March 3 will reflect the emirate’s growing status. Trixie LohMirmand, Executive VP, Dubai World Trade Centre What are your expectations
The Jeanneau Yachts 55 joins the new 60 and 65 What’s in a name? In the case of the new Jeanneau Yachts 55, there’s a double number that seems to speak of this monohull’s dexterous adoption of some of the best multihull characteristics. Look once and you’ll see a monohull, but look twice – especially
Balint Porneczi/Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — L’Oreal shares fell more than 7.3% in early deals Friday, before slightly paring losses, as the company reported lower-than-expected sales and pointed to a slowdown in demand in Asia. Shares in the stock had recovered slightly to trade down 7% by 8:20 a.m. London time. The world’s largest
The main house at Gordon Pointe spans 11,500 sq ft. The most expensive home for sale in the U.S. hit the market this week for $295 million. Gordon Pointe, as it’s called, is a roughly 9-acre compound in Naples, Florida, on the Gulf Coast, in an affluent enclave called Port Royal. The mega-listing includes a
If Bill Gates met a time traveler from the year 2100, his first question wouldn’t be about his family, or Microsoft’s stock price. Instead, he’d ask: Are humans thriving? “In the end, it’s all measured through human welfare,” Gates said on the most recent episode of his podcast, “Unconfuse Me.” In the episode, the billionaire
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez walk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Clive Mason | Formula 1 | Getty Images Jeff Bezos’ $2 billion stock sale last week came with an added perk: no state
Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty Images With tax season in full swing, the IRS has issued more than 2.6 million refunds worth about $3.65 billion, as of Feb. 2, the agency reported last week. So far, the average refund is $1,395, compared with $1,963 one year ago, which is roughly 29% smaller. However, since the
Image Source | Image Source | Getty Images As Americans file returns this season, some worry about IRS audits amid agency efforts to ramp up service, technology and enforcement. Recent IRS enforcement has targeted high-income individuals, large corporations and complex partnerships. But everyday filers could still face an audit — and certain issues are more
Violetastoimenova | E+ | Getty Images House lawmakers are weighing relief for a “marriage penalty” that impacts the federal deduction limit on state and local taxes, known as SALT. While the bill doesn’t have broad support, it could help shape future tax policy discussions, experts say. Enacted via the Republicans’ 2017 tax overhaul, there’s currently
(L to R) Brazil’s President Michel Temer, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, China’s President Xi Jinping, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a group photo during the BRICS Summit on September 4, 2017. Wu Hong | Afp | Getty Images Millionaire population in the BRICS countries will see a
Younger generations grew their wealth much faster than older Americans after the pandemic began, thanks largely to stocks, according to a new study. The total wealth of Americans under 40 surged by 80%, to $9.5 trillion, between the first quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2023, according to a study by the New
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel speaks at a Senate Finance Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2023. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images After vowing to “substantially” reduce audits on a low-income tax credit in September, the IRS confirmed it’s taking steps to address the inequity. “We’ve announced a significant and dramatic reduction
The former head of the Royal British Legion has been appointed chief executive of the oracy charity the English-Speaking Union. Charles Byrne, who spent 10 years at the RBL, the final six as director general, was succeeded last month by Mark Atkinson, the former chief executive of the hearing loss charity the RNID. The ESU
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into an Islamic faith charity following serious concerns that were raised regarding a third-party event held at its premises. The regulator launched a compliance case into the Al-Tawheed Charitable Trust in August last year, after it was reported that anti-semitic chants were made during a third-party event
The arts and culture grantmaker Arts Council England has been forced to clarify its position on freedom of expression after sector backlash to updates to its guidelines for funded organisations. ACE, which currently funds 985 organisations through its 2023-26 Investment Programme, faced criticism from across the arts and culture voluntary sector after updating its funding
Cockpit Arts, a charity and social enterprise that supports a community of contemporary designers and craft-makers, has announced Jonathan Burton has been appointed as chief executive. Burton replaces Annie Warburton, who stepped down from the charity in December 2023 to take up the role of clerk and chief executive at the Goldsmiths’ Company. He joins
Spending at the homelessness charity St Mungo’s increased by six per cent in the past year, largely driven by increased staff, energy and repair costs, its latest accounts show. The charity’s accounts for the year to the end of March 2023, filed with Companies House last week, show that expenditure rose from £118.6m in 2021/22
The transgender support charity Mermaids has appointed its interim head, Lauren Stoner, as its chief executive on a two-year, fixed-term basis. Stoner became the charity’s interim chief executive in December 2022, replacing Susie Green, who had led the organisation for six years. A spokesperson for Mermaids said the decision to give Stoner a two-year contract
Speakers including the comedian and author Deborah Frances White, the wildlife campaigner Chris Packham and the Greek economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis have withdrawn from upcoming events hosted by the RSA amid an ongoing pay dispute. Staff at the Royal Society of Arts today announced a public boycott of the organisation, asking the public, fellows