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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why ‘Taylor Swift Girl Scout' Is Trending Amid Masters Ownership
Wondering what sparked the buzz around 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout?' This frenzy stems from recent news that Taylor Swift has acquired her master recordings, officially regaining control over her music. To celebrate this milestone, the Girl Scouts of Michigan posted a rare childhood photo of the superstar. Here's everything you need to learn about the trend. The phrase 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout' spiked after the Girl Scouts of Michigan posted a rare snapshot of a young Swift in her Brownie vest. She was smiling beside a fellow troop member from Troop 665. They posted the picture to celebrate last week's announcement that Taylor Swift's masters now belong solely to the singer. 'When Girl Scouts set their minds to something, there's no limit to what they can achieve,' the caption read, tying the organization's core values to Swift's hard-won ownership. The Michigan council paired the childhood photo with Swift's recent Instagram carousel. In the post, the superstar sits cross-legged among vinyl copies of those newly reclaimed masters. The visual then ricocheted across social media. It prompted millions of searches for 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout' in hopes of seeing unseen images or a possible message from Swift herself. One fan even asked the council to verify the picture's authenticity, to which they cheerfully replied, 'Yes.' For the unversed, Swift's May 30 website letter revealed she bought back her masters from Shamrock Capital. The company had obtained them after Scooter Braun's 2019 purchase from Scott Borchetta. In the letter, she admitted to 'bursting into tears of joy at random intervals.' She also thanked supporters of her Taylor's Version re-recordings for giving her the leverage to take back control 'with no strings attached, no partnership, with full autonomy.' Swifties are now keeping a close eye on her website for more heartfelt updates, eagerly anticipating any further news about her reclaimed masters. Swift's professional life intrigues fans. They also want to learn more about her personal life with her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. The post Why 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout' Is Trending Amid Masters Ownership appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Taylor Swift Girl Scout' Trends Explained Amid Her Masters Ownership
Wondering what sparked the buzz around 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout?' This frenzy stems from recent news that Taylor Swift has acquired her master recordings, officially regaining control over her music. To celebrate this milestone, the Girl Scouts of Michigan posted a rare childhood photo of the superstar. Here's everything you need to learn about the trend. The phrase 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout' spiked after the Girl Scouts of Michigan posted a rare snapshot of a young Swift in her Brownie vest. She was smiling beside a fellow troop member from Troop 665. They posted the picture to celebrate last week's announcement that Taylor Swift's masters now belong solely to the singer. 'When Girl Scouts set their minds to something, there's no limit to what they can achieve,' the caption read, tying the organization's core values to Swift's hard-won ownership. The Michigan council paired the childhood photo with Swift's recent Instagram carousel. In the post, the superstar sits cross-legged among vinyl copies of those newly reclaimed masters. The visual then ricocheted across social media. It prompted millions of searches for 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout' in hopes of seeing unseen images or a possible message from Swift herself. One fan even asked the council to verify the picture's authenticity, to which they cheerfully replied, 'Yes.' For the unversed, Swift's May 30 website letter revealed she bought back her masters from Shamrock Capital. The company had obtained them after Scooter Braun's 2019 purchase from Scott Borchetta. In the letter, she admitted to 'bursting into tears of joy at random intervals.' She also thanked supporters of her Taylor's Version re-recordings for giving her the leverage to take back control 'with no strings attached, no partnership, with full autonomy.' Swifties are now keeping a close eye on her website for more heartfelt updates, eagerly anticipating any further news about her reclaimed masters. Swift's professional life intrigues fans. They also want to learn more about her personal life with her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. Originally reported by Harshika Bhatia on ComingSoon. The post 'Taylor Swift Girl Scout' Trends Explained Amid Her Masters Ownership appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend and barbecue
May 27—Emma Landrum of Priceville loves Memorial Day because it gives her a chance to remember fallen soldiers and service members. She has dedicated her young life to this cause — the Forgotten Heroes Project. She started when she was a Brownie Scout at age 8 or 9 and continues today as a senior Girl Scout at age 15. "When I was a little girl we went to Roselawn (Cemetery) for Graves Across America and I learned there were 10 unmarked graves. And it made me distraught. This was completely not OK. So, I went to Mom and Dad and said I need some help to do this." Using Christmas and birthday money and money making bracelets, she purchased the marble bases needed for nine bronze memorial plaques, which denote a soldier's grave, and one headstone honoring an Army nurse. For the latter, she received help from Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. The 10 memorials cost $5,000. She credits her dad, an Air Force veteran who died of COVID-19 in 2021, with drilling into her the importance of remembering those who serve — police officers, veterans and others. She is working on getting more graves identified. "This is not because of my Girl Scout project, this is because of my heart," she said, vowing to continue her quest even after she leaves the Scouts. She spoke about the project during Monday's Memorial Day event at the American Legion Post 15 headquarters on U.S. 31. Dozens of people turned out for the event, which was scheduled to be held at Roselawn Funeral Home but was moved due to rain. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Morgan County Tech JROTC. They later placed officer hats on six empty chairs to represent fallen soldiers from each branch of the military: Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force. Donna Johnson, master sergeant (retired) U.S. Army, sang the national anthem and later "God Bless America." Scouting Troops 142 and 91 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Janine Jordan, first vice commander American Veterans Post 1955, draped a POW/MIA flag over a chair back to represent those who are prisoners of war or missing in action. Robert Baker recognized veterans of various branches of our armed forces. Tommy Perry, mayor pro tem of Priceville, recognized the officials at the ceremony. Roll call was held with the names of those soldiers who died this year, read aloud by Morgan County Circuit Court judges. Marsha King, president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15, recognized the Gold Star mothers, those who had lost a child to war or conflict, some of whom were present Monday. Major Gen. Frank J. Lozano of the U.S. Army, program executive officer, missiles and space at Redstone Arsenal, gave the keynote address. "Obviously Memorial Day is very important. You remember the service of the fallen ... how our lives are more enriched because of their sacrifice," he said. "As we come together, we remember today is Memorial Day, a day that carries solemn weight and deep significance. It is a day of commemoration, a day not just for barbecues and long weekends but for remembrance." He asked the audience to remember the battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, where 7,000 lost their lives; the Normandy invasion of France by Allied troops; and the Gold Star families who lost loved ones. He said Gold Star families continue to inspire us. They show us that even in the midst of profound loss the spirit of their loved ones endure. "We must promise to remember them and live lives worthy of them ... . Men and women have died for this country so that we can vote, we can speak freely, we can worship as we choose, we can raise our families and we can pursue our dreams ... . Ask not only who we remember on Memorial Day, but how." — or 256-340-2361
Toronto Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
I went to camp for one week when I was nine. I didn't expect it would lead to many more summers — with no end in sight
I was about nine years old when I decided I wanted to go to sleepaway summer camp for the first time — even though I still crawled into my mom's bed most nights. The idea came up during a Girl Guide meeting. I don't remember exactly what was said, but I remember making up my mind that I was going. Having been a Spark, a Brownie, and then a Girl Guide, camping wasn't new to me. But I'd only ever gone for a weekend at most — and my mom, one of our group leaders, was always by my side. This time would be different. Our leaders didn't come to summer camp with us, which meant I'd be going it alone. Still, I'd had so much fun during our weekend getaways that I pushed my worries aside and signed up. My mom really committed by sticking me on the coach bus from Yorkdale Shopping Centre to camp two-and-a-half hours away instead of driving me up. Amazingly, neither of us cried. That first week away from home — filled with lake swims, rock climbing, hikes, campfires, games, skits, dancing, and endless off-tune singing (literally: This is the song that never ends. It just goes on and on, my friend …) — opened me up to a world I'd only dipped my toe in before. One night, our counsellors told us we were going on a stealth mission. We put on dark clothes and snuck our way to the mess hall at the centre of the camp's grounds, crouching and crawling along until we made it to the basement entrance. The counsellors went inside while we waited and came back with an ice cream sandwich for each of us. We sat under the stars, grinning and swearing to keep our not-quite-midnight snack a secret. Looking back, I'm sure the whole thing was planned. But at the time, sitting there with my cabin-mates, it felt thrilling and real — like we'd pulled off something big together. Fresh Air Fund I drove my family to Drake's Bridle Path Mansion in a desperate bid to distract them. Turns out, the real attraction was nearby Sunnybrook Park became a refuge for editor-in-chief Nicole MacIntyre's family, rekindling their The next summer, I had so much fun that I called my parents asking to stay an extra week — the longest I'd ever been away from home. I kept returning, summer after summer. Some years, I even chose camp over a birthday party with friends at home. One of my most vivid camp memories is from my last summer there, on the night of a camp-wide game. A pickup truck was hidden somewhere on site, and whoever found it first would win. Counsellors were scattered across camp, ready to 'penalize' us if they caught us, which added to the excitement. I'm usually not one to take these games seriously — I never expect to win — but that night I found myself army-crawling through the dark again. I'd lost the friend I came to camp with at some point in the night and my jeans were ruined with mud and grass stains, but I found the truck nestled in the trees separating two fields. I climbed in and laid on the horn while I hooted and hollered, signalling that the game was over. I hadn't won anything but bragging rights, but the way I felt in that moment was unmatched. With fond memories of my summers at camp, I got my first job as a day camp counsellor the summer I turned 16, spending every day with the youngest kids of the group, trying to recreate the experiences that were so formative for me. I returned to that camp when I was in university, this time as a photographer, because I couldn't think of a more fun and rewarding way to spend summer, even if it meant long-days in the hot sun and humidity — and that first summer back, frequent sanitizing and tan lines from my face mask. Serena's camp site set up from a trip to Balsam Lake Provincial Park last summer. Serena Austin / Toronto Star Though I've aged out of the summer camp environment, I still love camping: the challenges that come with trying to pack without forgetting anything (which I've never accomplished), pitching a tent, starting a fire and cooking in the dark, the silliness you can get up to once freed from internet access and the beauty of nature. Coming from a Black family where being outdoorsy isn't the norm and getting dirty was to be avoided, I'm the only one that's tried camping and can say it's something I truly enjoy doing, but my early introduction to the activity broadened my perspective and has given me an appreciation for the outdoors that's still with me and that I want to share. One day, I hope I'll be able convince my family to come camping with me. In the meantime though, I've gone camping each summer over the last three years, challenging myself to visit more campsites with more friends and loved ones each year. This summer, I'm especially excited to introduce a group of high school friends to camping for the first time — and I hope they'll fall for it the way I did. Summer camp gave me so much more than just a place to play — it gave me friendships, confidence, and a sense of independence. Every year, thousands of kids in Toronto have the chance to experience that feeling, thanks to programs like the Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund. If you can, supporting those efforts helps make sure more kids get to find their own special place away from home — just like I did. DONATE NOW The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund How to donate: Online: To donate by Visa, Mastercard or Amex using our secure form. By cheque: Mail to The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund, 8 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 By phone: Call 647-250-8282 Tax receipts will be issued. 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New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hole-y Delight! Mad Over Donuts Lands in Hyderabad
There's something about doughnuts that feels like childhood — sugary, soft and unapologetically indulgent. Now, that comforting bite of nostalgia has officially landed in Hyderabad with Mad Over Donuts (MOD) finally setting up their flagship store in the city. For years, people with a sweet tooth have waited, and now, the wait has a sprinkle-filled sweet reward. The doughnuts at MOD are soft, delicious, and a must-try, with flavours like Double Trouble, Kit Kat, and Brownie. With the new experiential donut setup, you can now customise your doughnut just the way you like it. The beverages served complement the doughnuts perfectly, making it an ideal combination. 'I think it was always on the cards for us to come in, and eventually we realised that Hyderabad is a market we just had to enter. As a brand, we've only expanded to six cities so far, but Hyderabad is such a receptive bakery and biryani go hand in hand. It felt like the right time to open our own store here,' says Tarak Bhattacharya, executive director and CEO of MOD. This isn't just another dessert outlet. MOD's Hyderabad store is one of its biggest flagships. The CEO expresses, 'What makes it special is the experiential doughnut activity. Kids, adults, and anyone can come and try their hands at doughnut-making. It's all about experiencing your own doughnut journey.' With the rising tide of health-conscious consumers, MOD is also preparing to evolve its menu. 'We're already in the process of R&D for our vegan and sugar-free doughnuts. I always say that when you indulge, you don't count calories. However, there is a segment that asks for healthier options, and we're working on that too,' reveals Tarak.
