Some 300 million people around the world are starting their annual celebration of renewal and harmony with nature in what is to them the biggest cultural holiday of the year, typically involving 13 days of rituals. Nowruz (alternatively spelled Nauruz, Nauryz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nooruz, Norooz, Norouz, or Novruz), also known as Persian New Year (Nowruz … Read more
LONDON — After four decades in fashion, the queen of the catwalk is getting her own exhibition. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is launching “NAOMI: In Fashion,” a celebration of Naomi Campbell’s enduring career. The exhibition, which opens in June, will showcase memorable designer outfits worn by Campbell, one of the most recognizable … Read more
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey had special dates for this year’s Valentine’s Day. The Masked Singer host and the legendary singer took to Instagram to share how they spent the holiday with their twins, son Moroccan and daughter Monroe. Carey shared two photos of her and Moroccan on their dinner together on her Instagram page, with the 54-year-old dressed in a thick … Read more
This is a job for LLL: Give it (or its brethren) a basis of a multidimensional lattice, and it’ll spit out a better one. This process is known as lattice basis reduction. What does this all have to do with cryptography? It turns out that the task of breaking a cryptographic system can, in some … Read more
Billions of people have begun their 15-day celebration of the Lunar New Year, marked by the many red paper cuttings, Chinese lanterns, and banners adorning homes and businesses. The Lunar New Year is one of the most popular holidays in China, though it is celebrated all across the Asian continent and in pockets of ethnic … Read more
Gypsy Rose Blanchard rang in 2024 with her family by her side. Following her release from prison on Dec. 28, Gypsy took to TikTok to reveal how she planned to welcome in the new year. “Hey everyone! Happy New Year’s Eve!” Gypsy, wearing a pink sweater, said in her video. “I’m about to celebrate with … Read more
JOHANNESBURG — Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car crash at the age of 68, his family said. “Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from a funeral he was attending in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening,” his family said in a statement … Read more
Image: BBC … Because the 40th Anniversary was marked in several ways, but most notably “Scream of the Shalka,” an all-new animated webcast featuring a brand new incarnation of the Doctor: the Ninth Doctor, played by Richard E. Grant. Elsewhere, audio publisher Big Finish released a series of special stories—a trio of classic villain tales … Read more
After two and a half years off, Hardwell is heralding the grand return of his beloved radio show, Hardwell On Air. After revealing its comeback at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, the series’ revival is set to blaze a bold new chapter on the airwaves by featuring Hardwell’s distinctive big room techno flair. The electronic music … Read more
MILAN — More curvy models than ever showed up on Milan runways this season, due mostly to a single show by Brazilian designer Karoline Vitto, while designers of color showcased their work at collateral events meant to promote their visibility — along with diversity — in the backrooms of Italian fashion. Wherever diversity and inclusion … Read more