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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
He starred in iconic 1990s teen drama and had unrelenting crush on show's star... can you guess who it is?
This actor portrayed the nerdy next-door neighbor in a fictional Pennsylvania town on a groundbreaking 1990s teenage drama - and was hopelessly infatuated with the show's main star. Think you know who it is? The son of a visual artist and the younger brother of a producer, this future star was raised in a creatively driven Colorado household before eventually relocating to the Northern California area. After settling in Los Angeles, he made his professional debut at just 10 years old, landing roles in several television commercials before making his way onto the small screen. His first major performance came as a guest star on the hit 1990s sitcom Dream On, marking the beginning of his rise in the industry. From that point on, he appeared in minor guest roles on various shows and movies - including My Girl 2 - before landing the role that would cement his place in television history. In 1994, the blonde, curly-haired teenager quickly became a memorable face on a short-lived ABC series that, despite only lasting one season, earned national praise for its realistic portrayal of teenage complexity and social issues. Starring as an introspective and somewhat socially awkward teenager, his character often found himself on the outskirts of the typical teenage crowd - providing a counterbalance to the more emotional and rebellious characters. He appeared in minor guest roles on various shows and movies - including My Girl 2 - before landing the role that would cement his place in television history And of course, who could forget his fictional neighbor, with whom he seizes every opportunity to spark a conversation - all because he's hopelessly in love, even if it was sometimes tough to watch his unrequited crush. With a career now spanning over 30 years, this actor has amassed more than 60 appearances across a wide range of films and television series. Have you been able to guess who it is yet? It's Devon Gummersall! The now-46-year-old actor brought to life the brooding yet sympathetic Brian Krakow on hit 1990s drama, My So-Called Life. Since the show's cancelation, he has gone on to appear in several television projects - including AMC's Mad Men and CMT's Nashville. He got married to actress Majandra Delfino in 2007 before they ended up splitting the next year. Today, Gummersall is a self-proclaimed filmmaker, content creator, writer, actor, surfer, and traveler - according to social media - where he has shared updates from his travels over the years. Although short-lived, My So-Called Life is what Gummersall is most remembered for - a series that continues to resonate today for its raw, timeless portrayal of adolescence. 'Even though we were all devastated when it ended, I do think we are grateful for it being such a short-lived and kind of perfect thing that happened under glass, in a way,' Gummersall shared with Elle Magazine last year. 'It was over before it became huge, so it had a purity to it that was kind of unique and rare.' Starring Claire Danes as 15-year-old Angela Chase, an angsty high-schooler in suburban Pittsburgh, the drama followed her struggles with her parents and friends - and her obsession with the toxic Jordan Catalano, played by Jared Leto. The 19-episode, hour-long 90s drama captured the angst of teenage years while fearlessly addressing issues like homophobia, drug use, sex, homelessness and more. But one of the most crucial elements of the show was Brian's unrelenting crush on Angela, as it was never just about the romance. Instead, it centered around themes of teenage identity, vulnerability and the turbulence of growing up. His character's unreciprocated feelings for the popular high schooler showcased one of the most relatable teenage experiences - loving someone who doesn't feel the same way. In the drama, his longing never felt dramatic or manipulative, but rather quiet, awkward and achingly painful - mirroring the inner lives of many viewers, despite what year it may be. Angela was instead drawn to the mysterious and emotionally unavailable Jordan, which underscored the show's theme of teenagers often chasing risks and excitement rather than safety and familiarity. Despite earning critical acclaim for its honest depiction of teenage life as difficult and emotionally confusing rather than fun and carefree, My So-Called Life was cancelled after just one season. Still, its richly drawn characters - especially Gummersall's portrayal of a quietly yearning neighbor hopelessly in love with the shows lead - cemented its legacy as a true cult classic.
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Victoria's Secret swimsuit is £140 cheaper than designer version
Victoria's Secret swimsuit is £140 cheaper than designer version Victoria's Secret's new swimwear collection includes a £35 crinkle swimsuit that looks almost identical to Hunza G's cult favourite The Victoria's Secret crinkle swimsuit is similar to a designer one (Image: Victoria's Secret ) With summer right around the corner, many of us are fantasising about sun-drenched holidays, Aperols by the pool and - naturally - a new swimsuit to feel fabulous in. Sleek, stretchy, crinkle-textured bikinis and swimsuits are all the rage this year, thanks to designer brand Hunza G. With a heap of celebrity fans, Hunza G offers swimwear in vibrant colours and a signature one-size-fits-all fit. However, with Hunza G prices starting from £90, assembling a complete summer swimwear collection can quickly become rather costly. Fortunately, Victoria's Secret has entered its cool girl era with a new swimwear range that offers designer vibes at a fraction of the price. Its latest collection delivers all the sculpting, retro-meets-modern vibes of the trend without the hefty price tags. READ MORE: Simply Be's dress 'perfect for spring and summer events' now nearly 50% off READ MORE: Dentist-backed teeth whitening strips 'blows away' shopper for 'brightening smile' The brand's Dream On bikini top and matching bottoms are crafted from an ultra-stretchy textured scrunch fabric designed to flatter every body type. Sold separately, the duo costs £101 - still significantly more affordable than Hunza G's £185 version. Victoria's Secret also offers a one-piece swimsuit in the same crinkle-style fabric for £35. Compare that to Hunza G's £175 crinkle swimsuit at Net-A-Porter, and there's a saving of £140, as reported by the Manchester Evening News. Pure Black Crinkle Scoop Swimsuit £35 Victoria's Secret Buy here Product Description The crinkle swimsuit looks almost identical to Hunza G's cult favourite. The ever-flattering crinkle style is also available as a one-shoulder bikini top in chic green, black, and red. Two types of bottoms are on offer; high-leg briefs or high-waisted. Article continues below Of course, Victoria's Secret and Hunza G aren't the only brands offering fabulous crinkle swimsuits. Bravissimo has this stunning swimming costume available in four colours, including a bright pink, for £75. There aren't any reviews for the Victoria's Secret crinkle swimsuits online yet, however the fabric may be more prone to snagging, so this is worth considering when buying this style. If you're looking to exude designer swimwear vibes without the hefty price tag, Victoria's Secret could be the answer. The whole collection is available to shop here.
Daily Record
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Victoria's Secret £35 crinkle swimsuit looks just like a £175 designer version
The crinkle swimsuit trend made famous by Hunza G is now available on the high street, with Victoria's Secret selling a one-piece for £35 As summer approaches, many of us are fantasising about sun-drenched escapes, poolside Aperols and, naturally, a swimsuit update to match. If you've been captivated by the sleek, stretchy, crinkle-textured bikinis that have taken over social media, you're in good company. The crinkle trend, spearheaded by cult brand Hunza G, has hit the mainstream, boasting celebrity admirers, vibrant hues, and its signature one-size-fits-most fit. However, with Hunza G's prices starting at £90, it is a costly option. Fortunately, Victoria's Secret has ushered in its trendy phase with a new swimwear line offering designer vibes at a fraction of the cost. Its latest collection captures all the sculpting, retro-meets-contemporary appeal of the trend without the hefty price tag, reports the Manchester Evening News. The brand's Dream On bikini top and matching bottoms are crafted from an ultra-stretchy textured scrunch fabric designed to flatter every body shape. Sold separately, the pair costs £101 altogether - still significantly more affordable than Hunza G's £185 version. Victoria's Secret also offers a one-piece in the same crinkle-style fabric for £35. Compared to Hunza G's £175 crinkle swimsuit at Net-A-Porter, shoppers can save £140. Victoria's Secret Swimwear From £25 Victoria's Secret Buy Now on Victoria's Secret Product Description The universally flattering crinkle style is also available as a one-shoulder bikini top in stylish green, black, and red. Two types of bottoms are on offer: high-leg briefs or high-waisted. Of course, Victoria's Secret isn't the only brand offering budget-friendly crinkle swimsuits. Bravissimo has a stunning swimming costume available in four colours, including a vibrant pink, priced at £75. Boohoo also has an array of designs, with prices beginning at £8. Our top pick is this belted scoop swimsuit in a playful neon orange; it's bound to turn heads poolside. Returning to Victoria's Secret, there are currently no reviews for the crinkle swimsuits online, but shoppers can find reviews on Trustpilot of the brand. One reviewer rated the retailer five stars, saying: "Really good items. I have used this brand for 15 years, and I am very happy with every order I make from them." A second wasn't pleased with their online order, saying: "Purchased a pair of sweatpants around black Friday and the top which was too big, so I washed them and they shrunk. I'm disappointed all that money and they are too darn short." A third five-star reviewer concludes: "Marvellous lingerie at good prices. I've bought many panties of different styles and colours, and I got for free a very glamorous VS bag. Very fast shipping, easy and fast return. I'm extremely satisfied!" Back to the crinkle-cut one-piece, it's worth noting that the fabric may be more susceptible to snagging, due to its texture. However, if you're aiming to exude designer swimwear vibes without the hefty price tag, Victoria's Secret could make your summer packing significantly more affordable. The entire collection can be shopped here.
North Wales Live
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Victoria's Secret's swimwear looks similar to designer brand with a much cheaper price
As summer approaches, many of us are fantasising about sun-drenched holidays, poolside Aperol spritzes and, naturally, a new swimsuit to go with it. If you've been coveting those chic, stretchy, crinkle-textured bikinis all over social media, you're not alone. The crinkle trend, spearheaded by cult brand Hunza G, has hit the mainstream, boasting celebrity fans, vibrant colours, and its signature one-size-fits-all fit. However, assembling a complete summer wardrobe can quickly become costly, with prices starting at £90 for Hunza G pieces. Fortunately, Victoria's Secret has launched a new swimsuit range that offers designer vibes without the hefty price tag. Its latest collection captures the trend's sculpting, retro-meets-contemporary appeal without the eye-watering cost. The Dream On bikini top and matching bottoms from the brand are crafted from an ultra-stretchy textured scrunch fabric designed to flatter every body shape. Sold separately, the pair costs £101 - still significantly cheaper than Hunza G's £185 version. Victoria's Secret also offers a one-piece in the same crinkle-style fabric for £35. Compare this to Hunza G's £175 crinkle swimsuit at Net-A-Porter, and you'll save £140 - which could be put towards your next seaside getaway, reports the Manchester Evening News. The universally flattering crinkle style is also available as a one-shoulder bikini top in stylish green, black, and red. Two types of bottoms are on offer: high-leg briefs or high-waisted. Of course, Victoria's Secret isn't the only brand offering more affordable crinkle swimsuits. Bravissimo offers this stunning swimming costume in four colours, including a vibrant pink, for £75. Boohoo also boasts a variety of designs, with prices starting from £8. Our top pick is this belted scoop swimsuit in playful neon orange; it's bound to turn heads at the pool. Returning to Victoria's Secret - there are currently no reviews of the crinkle swimsuits online, but we'll update this article if any feedback comes in. One thing to note is that the fabric may be more susceptible to snagging, so bear this in mind when purchasing. However, if you're aiming to exude designer swimwear vibes without the hefty price tag, Victoria's Secret could make your summer packing significantly cheaper. The entire collection can be shopped here.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aerosmith fans are only just learning the true meaning behind the band's iconic name
Aerosmith fans are only now just learning what the band's name really means despite them forming over five decades ago. The band – consisting of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford – began making music in the early 1970s. Together they developed a sound which is mostly rooted in blues-based hard rock with influences of pop rock, heavy metal, glam metal, and rhythm and blues. While they've had mega hits throughout the years, including Sweet Emotion, Dream On, and Walk This Way, the group's name has left many fans stumped. Unsurprisingly, there has been much speculation over Aerosmith's name over the decades. Writing on Quora, one fan claimed: 'Joey Kramer, the drummer came up with it, used to doodle the name over and over in his high school notebook. 'Anyway, the rest of the guys in the band liked the name and spelling and the rest is history, America's best rock band was born…' A conflicting theory suggested that the name Joe and Brad's idea. 'Aerosmith's name has an interesting origin,' another fan said. 'The band's lead guitarist, Joe Perry, and rhythm guitarist, Brad Whitford, came up with the name in the early 1970s. 'It is said that they combined the word "aero," which suggests a sense of airiness or flight, with "smith," a suffix that implies craftsmanship or creation.' But it was the band's cofounder and drummer Joey Kramer, co-founder who coined the group's name. According to his 2009 memoir, Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top, he was drawn to the name in 1968. 'I was listening to an album at the time, by Harry Nilsson, called Aerial Ballet,' he said. 'We were listening to this record and I started really getting off on the lyrics. 'We started kicking around this word "aerial," and "aerial" eventually came into "aero" – I don't know how that happened. And it was like Aeromind, Aerostar, Aero-this, Aero-that. And somebody said "smith" — Aerosmith? Wow! 'And from then on it was all over my high school psychology books and my math books. The question was always, "What's Aerosmith?" 'And I would tell people: "When I leave high school I'm going to go have a rock 'n' roll band, and that's what it's going to be called. And we're going to be big and famous, and that's the scoop." And they were all like, "Oh, that's very nice, Joey." Last year, Aerosmith announced their retirement from touring after 54 years, citing lead singer Steven's incurable vocals as the reason behind the tough decision. The singer sustained vocal cord damage during their farewell tour in 2023. In a statement written in all capitals, they said: 'IT WAS 1970 WHEN A SPARK OF INSPIRATION BECAME AEROSMITH. 'THANKS TO YOU, OUR BLUE ARMY, THAT SPARK CAUGHT FLAME AND HAS BEEN BURNING FOR OVER FIVE DECADES. SOME OF YOU HAVE BEEN WITH US SINCE THE BEGINNING AND ALL OF YOU ARE THE REASON WE MADE ROCK 'N' ROLL HISTORY.' Aerosmith formed in Boston in 1970 and had been touring for over five decades as they have had dozens of hits in the process leading to four Grammy Awards and a Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2001. The band - known as 'the Bad Boys from Boston' - also broke boundaries intersecting rock and hip-hop with their epic collaboration with Run-DMC for Walk This Way. The statement continued: 'IT HAS BEEN THE HONOR OF OUR LIVES TO HAVE OUR MUSIC BECOME PART OF YOURS. IN EVERY CLUB, ON EVERY MASSIVE TOUR AND AT MOMENTS GRAND AND PRIVATE YOU HAVE GIVEN US A PLACE IN THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIVES. In 2023, the iconic rock band had been forced to postpone the tour dates on their farewell tour - called Peace Out: The Farewell Tour - after the frontman had sustained a vocal cord injury. The statement to their fans continued: 'WE'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BLOW YOUR MIND WHEN PERFORMING. AS YOU KNOW, STEVEN'S VOICE IS AN INSTRUMENT LIKE NO OTHER. HE HAS SPENT MONTHS TIRELESSLY WORKING ON GETTING HIS VOICE TO WHERE IT WAS BEFORE HIS INJURY. WE'VE SEEN HIM STRUGGLING DESPITE HAVING THE BEST MEDICAL TEAM BY HIS SIDE. 'SADLY, IT IS CLEAR, THAT A FULL RECOVERY FROM HIS VOCAL INJURY IS NOT POSSIBLE. WE HAVE MADE A HEARTBREAKING AND DIFFICULT, BUT NECESSARY, DECISION - AS A BAND OF BROTHERS- TO RETIRE FROM THE TOURING STAGE.' They concluded their sincere message to their millions of fans by expressing their gratitude to them and everyone else who helped contributing to making them one of the most iconic acts in Rock 'n Roll history. The statement concluded: 'WE ARE GRATEFUL BEYOND WORDS FOR EVERYONE WHO WAS PUMPED TO GET ON THE ROAD WITH US ONE LAST TIME. GRATEFUL TO OUR EXPERT CREW, OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM AND THE THOUSANDS OF TALENTED PEOPLE WHO'VE MADE OUR HISTORIC RUNS POSSIBLE.
