Edna Ferber didn’t want James Dean to play Jett Rink, the wild farm hand turned millionaire oil magnate from her 1952 novel Giant. ‘ She had envisioned someone bolder for the film adaptation. At least someone more famous! Dean was an angelic-faced 24-year-old engineer whose film debut (in the 1955 drama East of Eden) had … Read more
An Italian chef has discovered the telltale signs of good quality pasta. Francesco Mattana said he gets the question all the time, and while he can’t share a brand, he can share what people should be looking for. The chef, who boasts more than 326,000 followers on TikTok, showed off two different penne pastas. “They … Read more
A video shared on social media of a baby reacting to his new glasses has sparked worldwide attention and received more than 100 million views on TikTok and Instagram. The baby’s mother, Stephanie Mazzone-Meyer, posted the video of 1-year-old Liam Frederick trying on his new glasses — and it was clear he liked what he … Read more
Welcome to December, Star Seeds. The month begins with a powerful new moon in Sagittarius in the early hours of December. 1, (November 30 for those on the West Coast.) Under these dark skies and the influence of Sagittarius, we’re reminded that the unknown is the last horizon of hope, and that curiosity—a better bet … Read more
Dear ABBY: I am the mother of a 16-year-old daughter, “Leia”. She has lived with my parents since she was 10 years old because that is what she and my people wanted at the time. I didn’t want it to, but I let it happen because I had health problems. Leia chose to stay there … Read more
Turns out Santa is running a numbers racket. If you want and hope the man in red brings you everything you’ve been asking for this year, a new study suggests that where you live has a lot to do with how many presents will be left under your tree this Christmas – right down to … Read more
Hi-viz never looked so hot. A website aimed at building community among construction workers is enjoying the wrecking ball after it dressed female models in skimpy, construction-inspired clothing to spice up an annual industry event branded “sexist” by DEI campaigners. . Riding on stilts and sporting ultra-revealing versions of the trade’s standard high-visibility gear, the … Read more
Pine or plastic – which Christmas tree is better for the planet? For those who are aware of the environment, the question of the needle remains something of a puzzling one. While artificial fir trees can be used year after year, they are also made from so-called “toxic” materials that experts have said are harmful … Read more
Dating on a dating app is not a dilemma. A study published in the journal Social Sciences has determined that those who match on dating apps can have romances that are just as strong as those who meet in person. Researchers surveyed 233 college students about their relationship experiences to determine whether the way couples … Read more
London Fashion Week is banning designers from showing collections containing exotic animal skins, a step forward for the British Fashion Council’s sustainability initiatives. Designers will now be forced to comply with the new policy when applying to be included in the official London Fashion Week calendar, a first for the “big four” international fashion weeks. … Read more
