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Vancouver Sun
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Chanel, The Maker and Revlon
We try dozens of beauty products each month. These were our testers' three favourite launches this week: They say: A new mascara from Revlon that promises 'natural-looking volume' and won't flake for 24 hours. The formula features a Double Shield Technology for a flexible coating on lashes that protects against sweat, watering eyes and oil. We say: This mascara is amazing, our lash-loving tester reports. The uniquely shaped applicator brush allows for the product to go on clump-free, perfectly lifting and lengthening lashes. Even worn during a hot day, she reports the formula neither flaked nor smudged. Plus, it was easy to remove. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. $14.97 | Walmart They say: A new fragrance release from The Maker, this fruity-floral scent feature notes of lychee, pineapple, rosewater and Frangipani flower. It's a 'main character' fragrance, according to the brand. We say: If you haven't yet checked out the brand The Maker, it's high time that you did . Our testers can attest to their ongoing appreciation for the fragrance collection. (The Lover scent is a particular favourite!). The latest scent is fruity and fresh, but the base of floral and velvet musk keep it from skewing too sweet. It's a delightful scent for summer. $236 for 50 mL | Sephora They say: The fan-favourite Les Beiges makeup collection expands with the limited-edition release of the Golden Hour Collection. Among the summer launch is the two-tone Illuminating Power Duo. Available in two colour tones, the ultrafine powder features an illuminating powder and a bolder blush tone. We say: This compact duo is a chic summer makeup solution. The two hues can be applied to the face individually, or swirl the two hues together for a pretty, pearlescent pop of colour on the cheeks, forehead and more. $96 | Chanel , Holt Renfrew
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Scooter Braun issues five-word statement after Taylor Swift finally buys back her masters
Taylor Swift's longtime nemesis, Scooter Braun, has reacted to the news that the pop star has regained the rights to her master recordings. The 'Lover' superstar, 35, announced Friday that she had bought back the rights to her first six albums. 'I am happy for her,' Braun, 43, told The Independent in a statement Friday. The feud between Swift and music mogul Braun began in 2019 when the latter's Ithaca Holdings acquired Big Machine Records, giving him control of Swift's first six albums. Swift called it her 'worst-case scenario' at the time, accusing Braun of 'manipulative bullying' and claiming she was denied the chance to buy her masters outright, instead being offered a deal to 'earn' them back one album at a time. In 2020, Braun sold the masters to Shamrock Capital for over $300 million. Swift criticized the sale, stating, 'This was the second time my music had been sold without my knowledge.' In August 2019, she announced she would be working to re-record her early albums as a way to gain ownership of her music. So far, she's released Fearless (Taylor's Version), Red (Taylor's Version), Speak Now (Taylor's Version) and 1989 (Taylor's Version). Braun's statement comes days after it was reported that he was trying to 'encourage' Shamrock Capital to sell Swift the master recordings. However, a source close to contract negotiations told People on Friday that the deal happened 'in spite of Scooter Braun, not because of him.' 'Contrary to a previous false report, there was no outside party who 'encouraged' this sale. All rightful credit for this opportunity should go to the partners at Shamrock Capital and Taylor's Nashville-based management team only,' the source told People. 'Taylor now owns all of her music, and this moment finally happened in spite of Scooter Braun, not because of him.' 'I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me. And all my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era,' Swift wrote in an emotional statement posted to her website. 'My entire life's work.' 'To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it. To my fans, you know how important this has been to me — so much so that I meticulously re-recorded and released four of my albums, calling them Taylor's Version,' Swift added. It's unknown how much Swift paid to buy back all of the masters, though The Guardian reports that previous estimates of $600 million to $1 billion are inaccurately high.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
I found out my long-term partner is married when he called me by another woman's name during sex – I'm devastated
DEAR DEIDRE: I FOUND out my partner is married when he called me by another woman's name during sex. We've been dating for five years. I'm devastated. At 40, I thought I was smart enough to spot the bad boys. My ex-husband was emotionally abusive so I'd sworn off men forever. But when I travelled 150 miles to oversee a project at work, one of the clients swept me off my feet. He's 45, funny, handsome and kind — he ticked all my boxes. And the sex was amazing. We'd spend whole weekends together in bed. The long-distance aspect made everything more exciting. He'd often be out of touch in the evenings, but I believed he was doing overtime. I saw him every other weekend, and he'd send me flirty texts and emails at work. I never for one second suspected he was married. Last month, he travelled down to my house for the weekend. On the Saturday night, we both got very tipsy on the sofa and ended up making love on the floor. He had his eyes shut. As I leant down to kiss him, he murmured another woman's name. I thought I'd misheard him, so I asked him to repeat it. He started to, then opened his eyes and the colour drained from his face as we both realised what he'd said. Eventually, I got the truth out of him. He's been married for a decade and he's got two kids. Dear Deidre After Dark- Understanding open relationships I kicked him out immediately, but he's been bombarding me with flowers and love letters. I know I should stay strong. I don't want to be some man's dirty secret. But I love him. DEIDRE SAYS: You thought he was your happy ever after, but he's just as emotionally unavailable as your ex. Start standing up for yourself now and tell him that you won't date a married man. Setting a boundary like this feels scary at first, but you'll be grateful you valued yourself in the long term. Cutting things off for good will stop you feeling like his 'dirty secret' and, more importantly, it will give you the chance to find somebody local to you. Someone you could see often, and who would put you at the top of his list of priorities. You owe that much to yourself. You've had a tough history of relationships, but it doesn't mean that every man will be like this cheat or your ex. My support pack, Your Lover Not Free?, explains why these types of relationships can be so addictive. You'll start to feel better when you've drawn a line under this and begun focusing on your future. Get in touch with Deidre Every problem gets a personal reply, usually within 24 hours weekdays. Send an email to deardeidre@ You can also send a private message on the DearDeidreOfficial Facebook page. SHE PREFERS SHOPPING TO SEX WITH ME DEAR DEIDRE: I NOW understand why people have affairs. I've been married for 21 years and my wife seems more excited about online shopping than sex with me. I'm 50, she is 46. We're too young to be celibate. Everything was great until a couple of years ago. We'd have sex a couple of times a week and we both enjoyed it. But then she started to seem annoyed, rather than aroused, whenever I made a move. After a few weeks, I asked her what was wrong, and she said she was 'perimenopausal'. I took her to the doctor and she got HRT patches. Her mood brightened up and she got her energy back, but the bedroom remained a desert. My frustration turned into anger and we had a blazing row. She said she'd be more in the mood if I took her out on date nights and booked a holiday. So I did. And she wasn't. In fact, on our last date night, she rushed through dinner and insisted we went home ASAP. I hoped it was because she finally wanted to hit the sheets. No. It was because she'd got a text saying her Amazon driver was three stops away. I don't know what to do. I'm on the verge of telling her I want to separate. I love her, but I don't want a sexless marriage. DEIDRE SAYS: Menopause can have a huge effect on a woman's sex drive. Even on HRT, the hormones are no longer as powerful as they once were and she may be feeling that she just doesn't get the 'urge' any more. She might also have started to find making love uncomfortable. If she's experienced painful sex, she could well be scared to try again. Perhaps, if you tell her you're thinking of separation then she may seek some extra help. Testosterone is one of the hormones believed to make the most difference in sexual appetite for women. Unfortunately, this hormone isn't available on the NHS. Your wife may want to consider talking to a private consultant about getting her hormone levels tested, or to ask her GP to refer her on to an NHS consultant. My Menopause Explained support pack, which goes into detail, will tell you more. Sex therapy might also help. You can find reputable help via The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists ( 020 8106 9635). PETRIFIED OF BEING DUMPED DEAR DEIDRE: THE closer I get to my partner, the more frightened I am that she'll dump me. We met in a pub six months ago. I work behind the bar and she's a regular. There's a big age gap – I'm 22, she's 54 – so I assumed we'd just be a fling, but then we 'caught feelings'. It's my first proper relationship and I don't recognise myself. I'm constantly worried she's going to dump me. If she goes quiet over text, I assume she's lost all interest. I can't focus at work – I'm just staring at the door hoping she'll come in. My friends tell me to stay cool, but I can't. DEIDRE SAYS: There is no need to 'stay cool' in a relationship. Opening up about feelings usually makes couples grow closer. So talk to your partner about your fears. I hope she can reassure you. You are at very different life stages, so there's a big difference in your emotional maturity. My Learning About Relationships and Age Gaps support packs will help. FAMILY FORUM DEAR DEIDRE: MY son blocked me from seeing my granddaughter, so I took him to court. But the judge ended up ruling against me. My son and I have always had a strained relationship. His father left us when he was a baby, so I brought him up alone and I must have spoiled him. He got used to having his own way and I always gave in. I'm 60 now and he's 34. He married five years ago and had a daughter. She's the apple of my eye. I loved seeing her. My son continued to bully me. He'd demand money and threaten to cut off contact if I said no. He expected me to look after their pets every time they went on holiday, even though I work full-time. I eventually stood up to him and told him I wouldn't be pushed around. That's when he stopped me from visiting my granddaughter. He wouldn't take my calls and barred me from their house. I sent my granddaughter birthday and Christmas presents, but heard from a mutual friend that my son ripped off the labels and told her they were all from him. After 18 months, I went to court to gain access. But the judge ruled against me, saying that as I hadn't seen my granddaughter for so long, it wouldn't be beneficial for contact to resume. My son smirked at me across the room during the ruling. I'm heartbroken. DEIDRE SAYS: What a distressing situation. I can understand why you're heartbroken. Your bullying son is using his own daughter to hurt you. Sadly, grandparents in the United Kingdom currently have no inherent legal right to see their grandchildren. But you don't have to go through this experience alone. You can find emotional support through Grandparents Apart UK ( a charitable organisation dedicated to helping grandparents keep in touch with their grandchildren if they've been denied contact or have fallen out. You can also find information and advice through Stand Alone ( can't get this link to work on laptop or phone, which helps people of all ages who are estranged from, or disowned by, their family. Good luck.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Taylor Swift Hits Creative Roadblock With Reputation's TV Release: "Re-Recording Was Emotionally Tough"
New Delhi: Taylor Swift has finally shared an update about the release of her album Reputation (Taylor's Version). After announcing that she regained the rights to her first six albums, the singer revealed she has just started re-recording Reputation. In a letter posted on her website, Taylor opened up about hitting a creative roadblock during the process. She also confessed that Reputation is the only album out of her first six that she thought 'couldn't be improved" after re-recording. What Taylor Swift has made an official announcement on the status of her album Reputation (Taylor's Version). Revealing why she hasn't starting re-recording Reputation after regaining rights to her first six albums, she shared, 'I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it. The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life, and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it. All that defiance, that longing to be understood while feeling purposely misunderstood, that desperate hope, that shame-born snarl and mischief." She furthermore revealed why re-recording it would not lead to any improvement, "To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in those first 6 that I thought couldn't be improved upon by redoing it. Not the music, or the photos, or videos. So I kept putting it off." Giving hope for a future release, the singer added, "There will be a time (if you're into the idea) for the unreleased vault tracks from that album to hatch. I've already completely re-recorded my entire debut album, and I really love how it sounds now. Those 2 albums can still have their moments to re-emerge when the time is right, if that would be something you guys would be excited about. But if it happens, it won't be from a place of sadness and longing for what I wish I could have. It will just be a celebration now." Background Taylor Swift began re-recording her old albums in 2019 to regain control over her music after her first six albums were sold by Big Machine Records. So far, she has released re-recorded versions of Fearless, Red, Speak Now and 1989. The only two left are her 2006 self-titled debut and 2017's Reputation. Since 2019, starting with her album Lover, Taylor has owned the rights to her master recordings. Lover was released through Republic Records, part of Universal Music Group. In A Nutshell Taylor Swift opens up about the delay of re-crecording Reputation, despite of buying back its rights. She mentions how she had hit creative roadblock and is uncertain whether this will lead to any improvement.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Taylor Swift Now Owns The Rights To The Master Recordings Of Her First Six Albums
Taylor Swift now officially owns the master recordings of her first six albums, reclaiming full control of her entire music catalogue for the first time in her career. She originally lost ownership in 2019 when her former label, Big Machine, sold the masters to music executive Scooter Braun -- a move that sparked widespread controversy. Since then, Swift has released all her new music, starting with Lover in 2019, under Republic Records, where she retained full rights to her masters. Watch the video for more. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
