Eyebrows are arguably one of the most important features on our faces. One small change in the shape or even the height of the arch can drastically transform the way you look. That’s why many of us spend part of our mornings filling in the tails or drawing on hair-like strokes on the inner corners. We’ve even tested out more permanent techniques like eyebrow extensions and microblading. But investing in an eyebrow serum could help you put your eyebrow stencils, powders, and falsies to rest for good.
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There are several formulas that are filled with nourishing and active ingredients that stimulate hair growth. We’ve gathered our favorites below, which include proteins that strengthen each strand of hair and essential oils that add moisture.
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You won’t see results overnight, but—with any good thing—it’s going to take time. And consistency is key. Find the perfect one for your budget ahead.
Unfortunately, not all of us were blessed with a booty like J.Lo, but that shouldn’t be enough of a reason to skip out on quality beach or pool time. Because we got your back, so to speak. There are ways to cheat your way to a bigger-looking bum, and it all starts with the right swimwear. Stay away from full-coverage bottoms and instead look for ones that reveal a little more cheek (think sexy hipsters and sporty briefs). Another route? Slip into bikini bottoms that pack on the frills, like bows, ruffles, and scalloped edges, to create the illusion of a substantial derriere. From ruffled sets to cheeky little bottoms, channel your inner Jennifer Lopez and embrace your booty with these five glorious butt-enhancing swimsuits, below.
Zoe Kravitz: actress, singer, philanthropist, and my style template for the rest of this season (or forever because she rocks)! From cool street looks to luxe red carpet standouts, Kravitz carries any look with her signature edge. Here, I’ve found five of my favorite looks, containing the key pieces I need to buy for the season. A leather jacket, cropped jeans, crossbody bag, strappy sandals and more will find it’s way into my wardrobe and Kravitz will help inspire my endless looks.
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We’ve found the items she sports (unfortunately, some of the pieces are sold out but don’t fret, we’ve found silmilar alternatives from the same brands). So go ahead, browse these gorgeous looks and start curating your own shopping list today.
Along with song requests, he’s also asked for – and got – a shout out from former Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox.
Speaking about their mental health campaign, Prince William described how “eye-opening” the experience had been.
“This issue of mental health is really brimming under the surface of public consciousness,” he said.
Catherine said she was keen to promote the “power of a simple conversation” when it comes to tackling mental health.
She said young mums she had spoken to in the past had said talking about their feelings could be “like medicine”.
Duke and Duchess announce the Official Chart
The Duke and Duchess helped Greg James kick off the Official Chart, with Prince William joking about Harry [Styles] “coming along to spoil Easter” for Ed Sheeran.
“Sounds familiar,” he quipped about the other [Prince] Harry.
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Young Frankenstein will open in Newcastle first
Comedians Ross Noble and Lesley Joseph are set to star in a new stage production of Young Frankenstein.
The musical is based on Mel Brooks’ Oscar-nominated film which starred Gene Wilder as Dr Frederick Frankenstein, a descendant of the deranged Victor.
Living in New York, he tries to play down the family name, until he inherits the infamous castle and discovers Victor’s book: “How I Did It”.
Noble will play Frankenstein’s hunchbacked servant, Igor.
Joseph will appear as housekeeper Frau Blucher, whose very name causes horses to rear in fright; while West End star Hadley Fraser will take the main role of Dr Frederick Frankenstein.
Brooks will produce the show, which will open for a pre-West End season in Newcastle on 26 August until 9 September.
It will then open at the Garrick Theatre on 28 September.
The musical previously ran on Broadway between 2007 and 2009.
The cult film on which it’s based was co-written by Brooks and Wilder, and earned them an Oscar nomination for best adapted screenplay.
Rogue One actor Riz Ahmed has been made a cover star for Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential figures in the world.
Ahmed leads the way for the pioneers list, with other categories honouring icons, artists and leaders.
Oscar winners Viola Davis and John Legend are the respective cover stars for icons and artists.
Ed Sheeran and James Corden also made the list, with their tributes written by Taylor Swift and Sir Elton John.
‘Quietly pursuing every passion’
Ahmed’s tribute is written by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The actor and musician contributed a rap to the Hamilton Mixtape and Miranda explains why he is a named as a pioneer.
“Riz Ahmed has been quietly pursuing every passion and opportunity for many years as an actor (The Road to Guantanamo, Four Lions, Nightcrawler), rapper (Post 9/11 Blues, Englistan) and activist (raising funds for Syrian refugee children, advocating representation at the House of Commons).
“To know him is to be inspired, engaged and ready to create alongside him. The year 2016 was when all the seeds he planted bore glorious fruit, and here’s the best part: he’s just getting started.”
Riz tweeted his thanks to Time and Lin-Manuel for his “love” and “support”, which he said he hopes to earn.
Moonlight director Barry Jenkins and Selma director Ava Duvernay have also made the list.
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Meryl Streep has written about Viola Davis for the magazine, pointing out her “hard-won, midlife rise to the very top of her profession has not led her to forget the rough trip she took getting there”.
“And that is why she embodies for all women, but especially for women of colour, the high-wire rewards of hard work and a dream, risk and faith.”
Scorsese and Mirren pay tributes
Harry Belafonte has written the tribute to John Legend calling him a “wonderful artist” and “remarkable lyricist” and praised his activism.
“John uses his platform to push for meaningful social change, and the depth of his commitment is to be admired,” he writes.
Other stars to make the list are Demi Lovato, Chance the Rapper, Emma Stone and Margot Robbie, whose tribute is written by Martin Scorsese.
Helen Mirren has written about Ryan Reynolds, Russell Crowe has written a tribute to Ghostbusters actress Leslie Jones and Cate Blanchett has written about The People V OJ Simpson actress Sarah Paulson.
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Main Ingredient hits included Everybody Plays The Fool and Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely
Cuba Gooding Sr, the lead singer of 70s soul group Main Ingredient and father of actor Cuba Gooding Jr, has died at the age of 72.
The star was found dead in his car on Thursday in Woodland Hills, California, officials said.
His body was slumped over the wheel of his Jaguar, but there was no suspicion of foul play.
Anonymous sources told the LA Times that drug paraphernalia and alcohol containers were found in the car.
Harlem inspirations
Born in Harlem, New York, the star received his unusual forename from his father, Dudley MacDonald Gooding.
“He told my mother that he would name his first born son Cuba because he once lived in Cuba and had positive feelings about the country,” the musician told the North Dallas Gazette in 2015.
He was encouraged to pursue a singing career by his family.
“My mom and dad were determined that their first-born son would do something in the arts, if I had the talent,” he recalled in a 2014 radio interview.
“Being born in Harlem had its advantages if you wanted to be an entertainer because it was literally… the entertainment capital of the world.
“I lived literally only eight blocks away from the Apollo Theater, and 19 blocks from Carnegie Hall. Although Carnegie Hall required a little bit more sneaking in the back.”
Growing up, he saw the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson play on his doorstep, and resolved to become a singer in his own right.
The other members of Main Ingredient – Tony Sylvester, Luther Simmons Jr and Donald McPherson – were childhood friends, but Gooding Sr initially declined to join the group, having set his sights on a solo career.
But, as the band started to achieve success, he helped out with backing vocals, and stepped up as the lead singer following the death of frontman Donald McPherson in 1971.
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The musician joined his son, Cuba Gooding Jr, at the 2007 premiere of American Gangster
In 1972, they recorded an album, Afrodisiac, which featured several songs written or co-written by Stevie Wonder.
But by 1977, Sylvester and Gooding Sr had both left the band. Gooding Sr signed with Motown Records and released two well-received, but commercially disappointing albums.
He later re-joined Main Ingredient and worked with them through the 1980s.
His son Cuba Gooding Jr is an Oscar-winning actor who appeared in films including Boyz ‘N the Hood, A Few Good Men and Jerry Maguire.
The star had three other children with his wife Shirley Gooding: Omar and April, both of whom are also actors, and musician Tommy Gooding, who served as the musical director of his father’s touring band.
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Is reading becoming a luxury pastime?
Work, kids, checking your phone. But reading a book? It just doesn’t happen as much as it used to.
A new survey, though, suggests more than two-thirds of Brits wish they had more time to read.
The survey of 2,000 UK adults by The Reading Agency found that 67% would like to read more, but nearly half (48%) admit they are too busy.
And more than 35% said they struggle to find book they really like.
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Many people say they have read The Lord of the Rings when they have only seen the film
List of books we’re most likely to claim we’ve read, when we’ve actually only seen the film, in order of popularity:
James Bond books, Ian Fleming
Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien
The Chronicles of Narnia, CS Lewis
The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown
The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh
The Wizard of Oz, L Frank Baum
Bridget Jones’s Diary, Helen Fielding
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson
The Godfather, Mario Puzo
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey
Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn
The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini
Perhaps because we don’t read as much as we’d like, because two out of five of us (41%) are happy to stretch the truth when it comes to what or how much we’ve read.
Millennials are the generation most likely to lie about their reading habits, with 64% of 18- to 24-year-olds fibbing about the number of books, or the kinds of books, they have read.
One quarter of 18-24 year olds (25%) admit to having lied about reading JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, when they have in fact just watched the Peter Jackson films.
The survey was commissioned ahead of World Book Night on 23 April, which calls on book lovers across the country to give a good book to someone who doesn’t read often.
If you missed the Apr. 16 premiere of Starz’s newest drama The White Princess, now is your chance to catch up. Trust us, it will be your new TV obsession. Like our other favorite monarchy-centric series (PBS’s Victoria and Netflix’sThe Crown), this show also features a strong, outspoken queen who you don’t want to mess with. After just one episode, we already love it.
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For some background, the show is based on Philippa Gregory’s novel and is a sequel to the 2013 Starz series, The White Queen. It follows Elizabeth of York (the White Queen’s daughter), played by newcomer Jodie Comer, who’s forced to marry King Henry VII after his army wins the War of Roses. Although she’s not too thrilled to wed the new king, she does it to unite the Yorks (her family) with the Tudors (his family).
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Elizabeth is basically the girl boss of the English monarchy and you will fall in love with Comer’s portrayal of her. We recently caught up with the young star of the series, who gave us a few great reasons to tune in. Check them out below. Then, catch new episodes of The White Princess Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Starz.
New York’s spring culture season is officially in bloom thanks in part to the Tribeca Film Festival, which kicks off this week. Founded 15 years ago by Robert DeNiro and Jane Rosenthal as a means to revitalize downtown Manhattan post-9/11, the TFF (as it is known in these parts) has expanded from a niche happening to an intriguing centrifuge of entertainment.
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The festival includes every variation of film (narrative features, documentaries, and fully immersive virtual reality experiences) as well as A-list talks, exclusive TV releases, and even quick, blink and you’ll miss it Snapchat shorts.
Interested? We’ve got you covered; here are the 11 events you should not miss.
