Culture

A Muse for Musicians: 11 Songs Inspired by Brigitte Bardot

Entertainment

Ancient Meditation Practices Find New Life in Modern Religious Communities Across America

Meditation has been a common feature for eons in religious traditions from Buddhism to yoga, which originated as an ancient spiritual practice in India rooted...

by Luis Andres Henao and Deepa Bharath | 4 hours ago

Tyler Perry's Accuser Sent Messages of Gratitude and Friendship Years After Alleged Assault

Text message screenshots obtained by The Associated Press show that Tyler Perry and “Boo

by Jonathan Landrum Jr. | 6 hours ago

Social Media

Arón Piper Expands His Creative Reach From ‘Élite’ Stardom to Global Music Stages

Spanish-German actor and musician Arón Piper, known internationally for his role as Ander Muñoz on Netflix’s "Élite", is consolidating his status as a...

Dec 28

'The Prince's First Love' - Viral Queer ReelShort Series Ignites Buzz with Enemies-to-Lovers Romance

A new short-form series titled "The Prince's First Love", released on December 14, 2025, via the ReelShort app, has quickly gone viral for its compelling story...

Dec 28

Lifestyle

Hounded by Photographers for Years, Bardot Identified With the Animals She Later Set Out to Save

Brigitte Bardot, who has died at 91, often said that the hounding she received from the world's press in her years as a sex symbol of the 1960s made her...

by Angela Charlton and Elaine Ganley. | Dec 28

'The Past Gives Comfort': Finding Refuge on Analog Islands Amid Deepening Digital Seas

As technology distracts, polarizes and automates, people are still finding refuge on analog islands in the digital sea

by Michael Liedtke | Dec 28

Travel

New York Subway Ends Its Metrocard Era and Switches Fully to Tap-and-Go Fares

The New York City transit system is retiring the MetroCard after more than 30 years

by Philip Marcelo | 7 hours ago

Aarhus: Denmark's Quiet Queer Haven Emerging from Copenhagen's Shadow

Nestled on Denmark's Jutland coast, Aarhus is gaining recognition as a lesser-known queer-friendly destination in Europe, blending progressive inclusivity with...

Dec 28