Though as with most time periods, the boundaries are a little murky, the medieval period lasted from approximately the 5th century to the 15th. The era gave rise to a lot of gorgeously written romances which inspired much of the literature of the last 500 years. (My own favourite happens to be Sir Gawain and
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Jakub and David created 300 rainbow masks. (jakubidawid/ Instagram) A gay couple in Poland have been distributing rainbow face masks in “LGBT-free” zones, to fight both homophobia and the coronavirus. More than a third of Poland is pledging to become an ‘LGBT-free’ zone, pledging to refrain from acts that encourage tolerance and avoiding providing financial
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The work of Hull-based author Louise Beech is really difficult to categorise. This is a writer who isn’t constrained by genre and her free-flowing style is all the better for it. You won’t find all of her work in the crime section at the book store, but it’s always welcome news when she strays into
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Rachel Brosnahan (pictured) coughing on her golden arm, complying with World Health Organization guidelines concerning coronavirus, before demanding to be buried with it. (Screen captures via Twitter) It’s safe to say that Quibi, the platform aimed at providing viewers with “quick bites” of content, launched last week at the exact right time, but one show
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Actress/Maxim Model Sherry Nelson guests on Chance TV with world-renowned television host and celebrity interviewer Chance Spiessbach. Dark-Haired Bombshell Sherry Nelson placed in the Top 4 of the Maxim Magazine Cover Girl competition and is featured in the March/April issue on newsstands now. Her flawless beauty captures all that meet her at first glance. Her
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Earlier this year, Mount Eerie, aka Phil Elverum, announced a North American tour slated to kick off this month. Elverum then announced that the trek had been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Elverum says that the dates have been pushed to October. “There are now 8 Mount Eerie concerts planned for October
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Grey’s Anatomy’s leading lady Ellen Pompeo has hit out at “old white guy TV docs” such as Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz.  Both men have had some controversial comments regarding easing social restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, and Pompeo has taken to social media to hit back at both of them.  While she does not
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Star Trek: Picard star Jonathan Frakes has teased his potential involvement with future Star Trek shows. Frakes first joined the franchise with Star Trek: The Next Generation, where he played William Riker for seven seasons. He continued to reprise his role in other Trek shows like Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise, and he even appeared in several of the franchise’s feature films. Frakes’ involvement
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Courtesy As someone with a strict policy against shoes in the house, slippers are a must. And given with our current situation of sheltering in place, anyone who tries to drag their outdoor shoes across my living room should be arrested. Slippers make a house a home. They mark a necessary change of guard: as
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Lady Gaga and Boris Johnson. (Getty/Global Citizen/Ray Tang/Anadolu Agency) An explosive article in today’s Sunday Times revealed that UK prime minister Boris Johnson skipped the first five crisis meetings about coronavirus – meanwhile, Lady Gaga raised $127m for the COVID-19 relief effort and curated a global star-studded concert. Johnson, whose poor handling of the pandemic
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Breaking News Katy Perry‘s beloved street cat, who became a mascot for the singer and her legion of fans, has passed on. Kitty Purry made an inauspicious entry into Katy’s life — through her then-boyfriend’s window.  Fast-forward to Katy the singing icon … the darn cat became so popular it even appeared in Katy’s music
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Because self-love is the best love Long gone are the days when lingerie had the primary function of attracting the male gaze. In 2020, sisters are doing it for themselves, creating underthings that support, enhance and delight the wearer. Here are 16 female-led lingerie brands that put women first. Female-Led Lingerie Brands 1 / 16
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The lockdown for coronavirus won’t last forever, but if it means you’re taking a break from a busy lifestyle it’s the perfect time to dive into some of Don Winslow’s epic crime novels such as The Power of the Dog, The Cartel and The Border. On the other hand, if you’re put off by 600-plus
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Sam Smith and John Legend joined forces for a rousing rendition of “Stand By Me”. (Screen captures via Periscope) British singer Sam Smith duetted with American musician John Legend for an emotional performance of “Stand By Me” for Lady Gaga’s One World: Together global concert Saturday night. Legend, the singer behind an array of briefly
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Sean Penn had an intruder Friday … a swab that went way up his nose to test for the presence of COVID-19. Sean’s doing great work in the ‘Bu … he helped organize and fund a COVID-19 testing facility through his org, the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE). In case you haven’t followed it, the
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