I remember a time in my life when wearing sweats was a conscious choice I made. Now, sweatpants represent survival. My days of slowly rolling out of bed, making a pot of coffee and contemplating how to spend my free time are long gone. Why? Because I have taken on a new role: Mom. Before becoming a mama to my tiny human, I had more time for myself. Time to pay attention to my interests and hobbies, time for spontaneous date nights with my wife and the occasional party night out. Then I got pregnant and things shifted a bit. There is…
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Actor Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, says sometimes he find the costume of the superhero “uncomfortable”. But he then reminds himself that he is the “luckiest kid alive” to play the fictional character on-screen. “The suit’s not the greatest thing but sometimes when it’s uncomfortable, you just have to remind yourself of the long list of actors that would loved to be in that suit and you just go, ‘do you know what, f$#k it. I’m the luckiest kid alive’,” Tom said at the New York Film Festival premiere of The Lost City of Z on Saturday,…
These days, it’s pretty much impossible to go 24 hours, let alone a full week without hearing the name Zendaya. She had us glued to our screens with her role in Euphoria, keeps us double-tapping on Instagram thanks to her outfit choices, and, of course, shut down the Apollo Theater in Harlem Sunday night with her Tommy Hilfiger Fall ’19 show. It was the second collaboration between the star and the designer, and this time around they send a diverse group of models down a cityscape-like runway decked out in structured suits, polka-dotted pieces, and a ton of ‘70s-inspired looks. “I really…
Of the many weapons that exist in the Marvel Universe, the Soulsword ranks as one of the most powerful ever used in Marvel Comics. The Marvel Universe is filled with powerful weapons, and perhaps none as powerful as the Soulsword. Because when compared to other powerful weapons including Thor’s Mjolnir, Hercules’ Golden Mace, and even King Arthur’s Excalibur, the Soulsword is still the strongest. While other weapons are only about strength or magic, Soulsword possesses both elements. The Soulsword is the primary weapon used by Illyana Rasputina, aka Magik, and it was she who created the sword while trapped in Limbo. While the…
Bath Spa University recently named historian Dr. Olivette Otele as the university’s first Black woman professor of history at their Newton Park on Duchy of Cornwall campus. The appointment also makes Dr. Otele the country’s first Black woman history professor. Cameroon-born Otele attended school in France at the Universite La Sorbonne in Paris where she earned her first degree in literature and history. She later went on to complete a Master of Advanced Study and ultimately her Ph.D. She was already teaching in the UK and even co-authored a book and numerous publications. Otele also holds numerous professional organizational memberships,…
A Tulsa, Oklahoma, couple have gone from zero children to five in less than a year after they adopted triplets then fell pregnant with twins. After struggling to conceive, Sarah and Andy Justice went to see a specialist who told them IVF would cost them up to $60,000 and they’d still have just a 10 per cent chance of getting pregnant. So, they told Tulsa World, they decided to adopt, and after an arduous time they were matched with a soon-to-be mother. However, when Sarah took the birth mother for an ultrasound, the doctor had a surprise – not one but…
On Tom Holland’s birthday, see the times when he gave away spoilers in media interviews. Holland has been infamous for his slips during media interviews. Tom Holland is one of the most famous actors among the Marvel stars. He has spoiled several films and just because he ended up spilling beans about the movies in Marvel’s Avengers franchise. Due to this, directors Joe and Anthony Russo had ensured that the actor didn’t get to read the script for Avengers: Endgame as he would not spoil the film for everyone. Tom Holland’s birthday is nearing and here’s a list of all the times he’s revealed major…
Love it or hate it — low rise is back. The style, while still considered controversial by many who wore the trend the first time around, has broken into the mainstream in recent months thanks to its celebrity fans and y2k bonafides. Whether you blame the early 2000s fashion revival, or merely skinny jeans fatigue, 2022 seems to be the year this trend will end up on top. Plus, as Zendaya proves, low-rise pants can be as comfortable as they are edgy this time around. On Thursday, the Dune actress was spotted heading out for a birthday dinner with boyfriend Tom Holland, mom Claire Stoermer, and Euphoria co-star Hunter Schafer…
Isaac Newton was a physicist? No, in the Marvel universe, this is the name of a witch who is arguably the most evil wizard in the Marvel comics. Although Doctor Strange once interfered with dark magic, it is a fact that his title of Sorcerer Supreme once belonged to a completely different villain. While the Sorcerer Supreme is a heroic title bestowed upon the worthy, those who hold the past, protect the magic of the Earth. And in the world of comics, in the past, the supreme wizards included the trickster god Loki and Ghost Rider. But the most evil, the most evil…
A former Commonwealth Games athlete has become the first black woman to win Miss Universe Great Britain in its 66-year history. Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers, 25, from Birmingham, took the crown after competing in the beauty pageant in Newport. The law graduate, who is originally from the Caribbean island of Anguilla, will now take part in the Miss Universe 2018 competition. She has represented Anguilla twice in the Commonwealth Games, and was named Miss Anguilla 2017. Dee-Ann thanked her fans for their ‘love and support’ after her victory in the beauty pageant. The beauty queen said: ‘I have always wanted…
THE stars were out in full force as the UFC returned to London for a massive pay-per-view title fight. Britain’s Leon Edwards defends his welterweight belt in an immediate rematch against Kamaru Usman just six months after his head kick knockout. The UFC came back to England for their first PPV since Michael Bisping’s 2016 win over Dan Henderson. And the stars came out in force for the occasion, with names from the Hollywood and sports world in attendance. Actors Jason Statham, Tom Holland, Miles Teller and Jared Leto were all spotted cageside enjoying themselves. So…
Zendaya is no stranger to landing glossy magazine covers. At the ripe age of 25, the actress has found herself gracing the front of all the major fashion publications from Vogue and Elle to, yours truly, InStyle. On Tuesday, Vogue Italia shared its July cover, which features the actress in a shimmery silver plunging gown by Valentino in an image with illustrative qualities that makes it look more cartoon than photograph. Zendaya’s glamour pays homage to her Euphoria roots with an unconventional look that has become synonymous with the show, including vibrant purple eye and bright pink blush draping. Her hair is pulled into a loose Old Hollywood-esque bun, and she…
Charlotte Garside is an inspiring figure to many people around the world. Born in the United Kingdom in 2018, she is the world’s smallest baby girl ever recorded, weighing only 268 grams (9.45 ounces) at birth. Despite her small size, Charlotte has been an incredible source of inspiration to many people, proving that size doesn’t matter. She has gone on to thrive and develop into a healthy and happy baby, and her story has been shared around the world. Charlotte’s incredible story of strength and resilience has been an inspiration to many, showing that anything is possible no matter what…
Zendaya celebrated being the face of Chi last night in New York City, and as usual she looked stunning from head to toe. The 19-year-old rocked a geometric print dress with Christian Louboutin heels, and she took a break from her blonde pixie and decided to serve major curls for the girls. We haven’t seen anyone consistently wow as well as Zendaya (even in a blonde mullet) so we had to find out how she manages to stun on every single red carpet. Besides keeping the moisturizing Chi Argan Oil ($22; rickysnyc.com) and the brand’s amazing creative director and stylist, Law Roach, on…
The Hollywood A-lister was pictured hauling huge boxes and bags into a Cancer Research UK branch. He appeared to have been having a clear-out after settling into his new £2.5million home nearby. Brit Tom, 26, wore a navy hoodie, trainers and pink baseball cap for the outing in New Malden, South West London. The actor — who grew up in nearby Kingston upon Thames — has recently been seen out and about with girlfriend Zendaya, also 26. They got together after working on Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016 — but kept their relationship secret until 2021. The pair — known as “Tomdaya” — seem…
By adapting the Avengers Forever storyline, Marvel is able to bring together parallel universes and introduce superheroes from other universes/timelines. Avengers 5 could be the MCU movie that brings together heroes from Marvel’s multiverse. This could be the direction Marvel takes in Phase 5, and could happen if the fifth Avengers movie adapts the Marvel Comics story of the 1990s, Avengers Forever , which features Kang the Conqueror as the character. main. There is no confirmation on whether Marvel will make a fifth Avengers movie or who the heroes’ next opponent will be. However, the first theory is that Marvel will choose another character near the top…
The first Black woman to be accepted into the U.S. Army Corps recently celebrated her 100th birthday, Newsday reports. Nancy Leftenant-Colon, a nurse who served active duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Colon made history as the first Black woman inducted into the Army Corps. Leftenant-Colon said that she always wanted to be a nurse and she was proud to fulfill that dream, a job she says came natural to her. While proud, her journey was not without struggle. Leftenant-Colon said it was touching recalling all the obstacles she faced, even spending her last to purchase…
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Spider-Man actor Tom Holland has revealed he’s been sober for the past 16 months, after having a “meltdown at home”. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Holland revealed the toll that filming his new Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room took on him, leading the actor to learn more about mental health. In the series, Holland plays Danny Sullivan, a man arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. Holland told Vanity Fair: “Learning about mental health and the power of it, and speaking to psychiatrists about Danny’s struggles, has been something that has been so informative to my own life.” “I’m no stranger to…
Zendaya’s career is sizzling hot right now and she is becoming one of Hollywood’s most best-known stars. The actress and model has featured in a range of hugely successful films and TV shows, becoming known for a whole host of roles. She has played MJ in the most recent three films of the Spider-Man series alongside boyfriend Tom Holland. The pair are fast becoming the movie industry’s hot new couple and have raked in the big bucks as part of their acting and fashion work. Zendaya is not only gaining a reputation for her talent, but also her hard work and determination to succeed. She told British Vogue: “I…
Are you sure you are a Marvel “expert”? The Marvel Cinematic Universe has now become the most expensive film franchise in the world, with every released work achieving a resounding success in terms of quality and revenue. The number of fans of the MCU is probably the largest in Hollywood by far, but do all fans have a deep understanding of the world of extremely large superheroes? Try taking the test below to see if you are a “hard fan” or a “soft fan” of Marvel! 1. What country is Black Panther’s home country? a. Makanda …
Lalela Mswane created history as the first black woman in history to win the Miss Supranational title at the 13th edition of the prestigious international pageant held at a ceremony at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheatre in Nowy Sącz, Poland. And with over 10 days of her crowning glory, the queen is all set to begin her reign! The 24-year-old crown winner is a dancer, model, and Law graduate, while 70 delegates from across the globe competed for the coveted crown Lalela bested them to win the title. During a recent interview with a news daily the newly-crowned opened up about her win and…
Get ready for a new Spider-Man…again. Marvel and Sony announced Tuesday that 19 year-old Tom Holland will be taking over the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the upcoming reboot of the character, this time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And while fans might be excited to finally see Spidey swinging alongside Iron Man and Captain America, some are not happy about seeing yet another white man behind the mask. Holland will be the third white actor to take on the part since 2002, and considering there is a very popular bi-racial character swinging around as Spider-Man in the comics currently (Miles Morales), fans were hoping Marvel…
While Zendaya’s career could be illustrated in hundreds of images, she has an uncanny way of making the latest one the biggest moment. The ability to make an entrance, to elicit a gasp, would seem like something that she was born with; rather, it’s something she has grown into. To see her — Emmy winner, Instagram centurion, and fashion icon (overused but apt) — on a red carpet is to see the newly 25-year-old at the top of her powers, an influence Zendaya wields more casually on a set, driving herself and showing up in sweats and a baggy T-shirt.…