Author: Dorcas Onasa

There may be a reason a sunlit home with plants and the sound of birdsong feels calming: The space around you, including light, sound, smell and clutter, can shape your mood far more than most people realize. Cluttered, visually busy surroundings once made it harder to spot approaching danger, so the nervous system learned to treat mess as a signal to stay alert. That old wiring hasn’t gone away. Research has linked a cluttered home to lower well being and life satisfaction, in part because clutter makes it harder to see a home as a restful retreat. Sound, smell and…

A 27 year old woman and her 5 month old baby died after a boat capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor on Saturday night, prompting a major emergency response from local authorities. The mother and infant were among a group of people aboard the vessel when it overturned in the water. Both were taken to NYU Langone Health Brooklyn in critical condition but were later pronounced dead, according to officials. The incident is now the subject of an investigation involving the U.S. Coast Guard and New York police, with authorities examining how the boat was being operated and…

Denzel Washington has spent more than four decades building one of Hollywood’s most decorated careers, largely by trusting his gut when choosing roles. But one decision from the mid 1990s continues to fascinate movie fans: his choice to walk away from David Fincher’s Se7en. The role he couldn’t stomach Se7en hit theaters in 1995, pairing Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives hunting a serial killer whose murders mirror the seven deadly sins. Kevin Spacey rounded out the cast in a chilling turn that helped cement the film as a defining thriller of the decade. Before that lineup came together,…

Drake marked the third year of his Strong Women, Stronger Drinks dinner this week, an event that has grown into one of the most talked about gatherings on his annual calendar. The invite only celebration continues to highlight the rapper’s focus on supporting women while paying tribute to the role Black women have played in building spaces for connection and career growth. An idea born from a 2007 gathering The dinner traces its origins to a networking event Drake attended nearly two decades ago, organized by Shannae Ingleton, founder of the talent and entertainment company Kensington Grey. That gathering, called…

Cardi B is putting her signature style behind one of fall’s biggest denim revivals. The rapper has partnered with Old Navy to promote a new collection of high rise wide leg jeans, positioning the style as the season’s essential wardrobe piece while championing a message of size inclusivity that has resonated widely with shoppers. A campaign built on inclusivity In a new commercial for the retailer, Cardi B highlights both her personal style and Old Navy’s push toward more inclusive denim options. The brand’s promotional messaging leaned into a common frustration many shoppers share: finding jeans that fit well regardless…

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are proving that some collaborations only get better with age. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, Beyoncé released a new remix of her song Morning Dew (Donk), this time bringing her husband along for the ride. The update, titled Morning Dew (Donk) Remix, finds Jay-Z contributing a new verse to the flirtatious track, layering his own take on romance over Beyoncé’s original vocals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Take A Daytrip (@takeadaytrip) A song already built for the moment The original version of Morning Dew (Donk) was far from brand new when it…

Zoe Saldaña is back in action as the newest chapter of Paramount+’s hit thriller series arrives this weekend, promising even more danger for her character, Joe, as she navigates threats that hit closer to home than ever before. When the new season premieres Season 3 of Lioness debuts Sunday, Aug. 2, exclusively on Paramount+. Viewers who want to catch up before diving into the new episodes can stream the first two seasons in full on the platform. What the new season is about This installment finds Joe caught between her professional duties and her personal life as mysterious threats begin…

Nearly two decades after Iron Man first suited up on the big screen, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown into a sprawling catalog of 38 films, and fans are once again debating where the newest entry fits into the pecking order. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day now playing in theaters, a fresh ranking of every MCU movie, from the very first to the very best, has arrived to settle the score. The newest arrival finds a solid middle ground Tom Holland returns for his fourth solo outing as Peter Parker in Brand New Day, joining forces with fan favorites like…

Junelle Lyles is opening up about the toughest chapter of her life and the man who helped her heal from it. The 28 year old Olympian sat down with PEOPLE’s WAG World series and shared how her husband, track star Noah Lyles, and his family encouraged her to begin therapy following a string of personal losses, including the death of her mother in 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by People Magazine (@people) A childhood built on grit in Black River, Jamaica Junelle grew up in Black River, a small community in Jamaica, where she…

Cardi B is back with new music. The rapper released her single “AH HA” today via Atlantic Records, marking her first solo release since last year’s sophomore album. The song already carries serious momentum, with a teaser clip amassing more than 81 million views before the official release. A high energy return produced by a longtime collaborator “AH HA” was produced by DJ SwanQo, who has worked with Cardi on past tracks including Up and Get Up 10. The new single leans into an uptempo, sing-along style reminiscent of early 2000s rap, a sound that appears designed to translate easily…