On Saturday, actress and left-wing activist Alyssa Milano defended a years-old parody video wherein Milano darkens her face to look like reality TV star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi of “Jersey Shore” fame. “The right wing trolls are using a still from this funny or die video where a [sic] parodied Snookie from Jersey Shore,” Milano posted on Saturday. “If you see the screen grab that they are using maybe you can shut them down with a link to the entire video.” The right wing trolls are using a still from this funny or die video where a parodied Snookie from Jersey Shore. If you see the screen grab that they are using maybe you can shut them down with a link to the entire video. Here it is: https://t.co/oKauRsy32a — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 27, 2020 “Is she racist? #AlyssaBlackface,” one critic posted in response to Milano, captioning a photo of the actress with darkened face makeup on from the 2013 “Funny or Die” sketch. “This is me playing snookie/Jersey … [Read more...] about Alyssa Milano Defends Darkening Face In Years-Old Parody Video | The Daily Wire
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Beauty lovers are going crazy for a £7 product which gives their face an instant glow – & you can ditch the foundation
THE TIKTOK beauty communing is raving about an affordable tanning product which gives their face an instant summer glow. With Brits expecting a sizzling hot Spanish summer and more heatwaves, it's time to give your face a breather and ditch the heavy foundation. But avid make-up lovers know how daunting the prospect of leaving the house barefaced can be. Luckily, one beauty whizz has come up with an easy solution - one that has now also been shared on social media . Taking it to TikTok , Alice Rose Buttery, revealed how she achieves an instant bronzed glow in just seconds. In the video , which has since taken the internet by storm, Alice said that this trick was for those who didn't want to cover their face in layers of foundation during the warmer summer months. read more beauty stories LASH-TASTIC Beauty fan shares clever hack to turn your false lashes into ‘Velcro’ NECK OF THE WOODS I’m called a neckfish … [Read more...] about Beauty lovers are going crazy for a £7 product which gives their face an instant glow – & you can ditch the foundation
Popular cafe turned ‘community hub’ faces closure due to post-quake red tape
JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/STUFF Upshot Coffee moved to Heathcote's Bridle Path Rd after the 2011 earthquakes. The end of their temporary consent means they may have to move again or shut down. Megan Geels has gone to work early nearly every day for 10 years, but she may lose her livelihood due to council red tape. Geels goes to work early because she likes to sit to out the back of her coffee shop, quietly overlooking the Heathcote Valley, before the rush begins. “I don’t have to be in at 5.30am, but I have a coffee or two and sit in the dark,” she said. Upshot Coffee moved to its spot on Bridle Path Rd after the 2011 earthquakes. It attracts residents from all over Heathcote Valley, Mt Pleasant, and Lyttelton, and passing police, firefighters and tradies regularly stop in for a quick coffee break. READ MORE: Andrew Lyons, Heathcote Valley's resident 'shape-maker' Southern Stays: Heathcote Valley and the joys of a local weekend Neat Places: Where to find great … [Read more...] about Popular cafe turned ‘community hub’ faces closure due to post-quake red tape
Make-up artist branded ‘scammer’ for charging woman extra as she’s a bride
A make-up artist who asked for more than three times the agreed price for a make-up service after discovering the customer was a bride has received a storm of criticism on Reddit . Several users accused the artist of being "a scammer" that sees weddings as "a cash cow," describing the price hike as "beyond insane." According to a post shared by the make-up artist (under the username Affectionate_Lie0) on Reddit's Am I The A**hole (AITA) forum, the artist was booked to do regular "party make-up," for which the user charges $150, which was the price agreed with the customer. However, while at the event, "at some point it slips from a woman about the wedding and I realise the woman I'm doing the make-up on is the bride ," the artist said. The user said, "I was completely pissed how she lied about the occasion but I kept doing my job." After the make-up artist was done, when the customer paid $150, she was told she was "$350 short," because that's what the user charges for … [Read more...] about Make-up artist branded ‘scammer’ for charging woman extra as she’s a bride
Willow Smith displays dramatic new look and fans are left lost for words
July 05, 2022 - 18:50 BST Willow Smith shows off daring look in Mugler’s latest perfume AD. The star of Mugler's latest promotional campaign is the daughter of Jada and Will Smith , 21-year-old Willow Smith , who became renowned when she released the song ‘Whip My Hair’ at the age of just nine MORE: Willow Smith pictured in tears in latest photo as fans send support Mugler announced that Willow is the face of their Alien Goddess perfume, a warm floral aroma made up of bergamot, jasmine, and bourbon vanilla and we can’t fault their choice. In an Instagram announcement the fashion and fragrance brand wrote: "Worldwide US Premiere. A benevolent and magnetic being enchanting the world with her blossoming energy, @willowsmith is the ultimate muse for new Alien Goddess Intense Eau de Parfum." Loading the player... WATCH: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett's marriage - all the details The musician also took to … [Read more...] about Willow Smith displays dramatic new look and fans are left lost for words
Kremlin slashes spending by £24bn as West’s sanctions batter Russia
City banks defy Brussels to out-earn French rivals PM urged to back bid for factory at heart of Britain’s food supply FTSE 100 rises 1pc Matthew Lynn: Biden’s global tax plan is sinking rapidly — and good riddance Sign up here for our daily business briefing newsletter T he Kremlin is poised to cut future spending plans by £24bn as Western sanctions against Russia bite. Defence, technology and transport budgets are all set to be trimmed, according to Russian media. More than 1.6 trillion roubles, or £24bn, has been slashed from the Russian state budget over the next three years as Moscow braces for a two-year recession. Spending will be 557bn roubles (£8.2bn) lower in 2023 than previously approved plans, with similar cuts pencilled in for the following two years. The budget tweaks are minor compared to the size of Moscow’s overall budget but the figures are one of the first signs of the fiscal blow being dealt by the conflict in Ukraine. The 2023 … [Read more...] about Kremlin slashes spending by £24bn as West’s sanctions batter Russia
Emily Ratajkowski shows off toned abs in cut-out cropped sweater and belted trousers while stepping out in New York City
Emily Ratajkowski showed off her abs and slim waist while out and about in New York City Thursday night. The supermodel wore a cropped black sweater that bared some skin at the chest area. The 30-year-old looked chic in her casual yet chic NYC outfit. Stunning: Emily Ratajkowski, 30, looked effortlessly chic in a cropped sweater and tan pants in NYC last night The star's cropped sweater revealed some of her chest which was only held together with a few intricate pieces. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Emily Ratajkowski flashes her midriff in a crop top and... Emily Ratajkowski shows off toned physique in a sexy... Share this article The model paired the sweater with light-colored tan pants and a brown belt. To stay comfortable while walking through the streets, Emily added white sneakers. Her hair was parted in the middle and fell straight down past her shoulders. Pretty: The mom of one strutted with confidence … [Read more...] about Emily Ratajkowski shows off toned abs in cut-out cropped sweater and belted trousers while stepping out in New York City
What is Barbiecore?
EVERY American child dreamed of having their own Barbie doll at some point. Due to changing trends and the new Barbie movie, Barbiecore is now back in our lives more than ever. What is Barbiecore? Barbicore essentially refers to the epitome of Barbie's style: hot pink, bright neons, feminine makeup, and sparkly accessories. With the return of Y2K fashion and thrifting trending across social media, people are praising the 90s Barbie girl aesthetic. The #Barbiecore hashtag has over 7.7million views on TikTok, with many creators creating Barbiecore aesthetic outfits or even rooms and sharing their style. "Barbie is inspired by pop culture and fashion. And like many of us, her style evolves to be reflective of today's trends and culture," shared SVP, Global Head of Design Barbie & Fashion Dolls Kim Culmone with InStyle . Read More On The Sun TRUE DIRECTION True 'directs' mom Khloe's photoshoot as she embraces her inner Barbie … [Read more...] about What is Barbiecore?
What happens now for Boris Johnson – and will he survive as Prime Minister?
Ten days ago Boris Johnson said he was mulling a third term until the mid-2030s. Now Tory MPs are questioning if he’ll survive the summer after the brutal resignations of his Chancellor and Health Secretary. Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid published their scathing letters nine minutes apart, just as the PM was due to summon a meeting of his loyalists. It comes after the Prime Minister was accused of lying about whether he knew of allegations against the Tory MP Chris Pincher, who has denied a series of allegations dating back over the last decade. For many Conservatives, how No10 dealt with the claims has been the final straw after months of questions about the PM’s integrity. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now But will this be enough to oust Boris Johnson once and for all? There are no guarantees and, let’s be honest, it’s just too early for … [Read more...] about What happens now for Boris Johnson – and will he survive as Prime Minister?
Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer
By Parinaz Madan & Dinyar Patel Published 16 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing In 1933, a sari-clad teenager made international headlines. Avabai Wadia, 19, became the first woman from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to pass the bar exam in the United Kingdom. Her success encouraged the Ceylonese government to allow women to study law in the country. This was not the only time Wadia spurred government policies on women's rights. By the time she died in 2005, she had become a globally respected figure in the family planning movement, combining a lawyer's acumen with a dedication to socially uplifting women. Wadia was born in 1913 in a progressive Parsi family in Colombo. After qualifying as a lawyer, she worked in both London and Colombo despite omnipresent "masculine prejudice". Why birth control is a woman’s burden in India She moved to Bombay (now … [Read more...] about Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer