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Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Sidetrack
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Sidetrack Constructor: Zhouqin Burnikel Editor: Amanda Rafkin NINA (12A: "Dog Days" actress Dobrev) Dog Days is a 2018 romcom that centers on the lives of various dogs living in Los Angeles, and the intertwined lives of their owners. NINA Dobrev stars as the host of a morning show. Her character's dog is a pug named DogDay. TREVOR MACK (16A: Tsilhqot'in filmmaker who directed "Portraits From a Fire") The Tsilhqot'in are an Athabaskan-speaking Indigenous people in British Columbia, Canada. TREVOR MACK's debut feature-length film, Portraits from a Fire, was released in 2021. The award-winning film is about an Indigenous teen who vlogs about his community and grandparents. ECON (67A: Emi Nakamura's subj.) Emi Nakamura is a professor of Economics (ECON.) at the University of California, Berkeley. The abbreviation of the word subject in the clue alerts solvers the answer will be an abbreviation. TAOS (1A: Art colony northeast of Santa Fe) TAOS, located in TAOS County in New Mexico, is a popular place for artists, and the area is home to many art galleries and museums. TART (5A: Like the taste of kumquats) Kumquats are citrus fruits that resemble tiny oranges. Kumquats, which are the size of large olives, are known for their TART flavor. ALI (22A: "Single Lady" comic Wong) Single Lady is a 2024 Netflix comedy special by ALI Wong. The show won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television. BACH (35A: Johann Sebastian ___) Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) was a German composer. BACH was a prolific composer, and many of his pieces are still played today. For all of his accomplishments, I'm a bit sheepish to admit that what I think of when I consider BACH is the miniature busts of composers that one of my childhood piano teachers gave to students who memorized their recital pieces. SIERRA (44A: ___ Nevada mountains) The SIERRA Nevada mountain range is located in the western part of the United States. The SIERRA Nevada is primarily in California, though part of the range extends into Nevada. The SIERRA Nevada is home to three National Parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. BRR (51A: "It's freezing cold") and ICE BATHS (15A: Cold soaks for marathoners) These two answers pair well together. FLORID (57A: Excessively ornate) The word FLORID derives from the Latin word for "flowery" or "blooming." FLORID was originally used to mean "covered with flowers," but over time it came to be used to refer to something – such as writing or decoration – that is excessively ornate. RCA (7D: Record label for H.E.R.) H.E.R. is an acronym for "Having Everything Revealed." H.E.R.'s George Floyd protest-inspired song, "I Can't Breathe," won a 2021 Grammy Award for Song of the Year. H.E.R. signed with RCA Records in 2016. VERA (10D: Fashion designer Wang) VERA Wang is a fashion designer well-known for designing evening wear and wedding dresses for public figures. She also has a line of ready-to-wear clothing, Simply VERA. SNOW FORT (40D: Frozen playhouse for outdoor fun) Although at the moment I am ready for spring, I do enjoy a good SNOW FORT. DKNY (60D: Big Apple fashion brand) Donna Karan founded her fashion house in 1984. She was inspired by her daughter to launch DKNY in 1989, as a younger, more affordable line alongside her mainline label, Donna Karan New York, which had debuted in 1985. TREVOR MACK (16A: Tsilhqot'in filmmaker who directed "Portraits From a Fire") TRAVELER'S CHECK (38A: Tourist's secure payment option) TOUGH NUT TO CRACK (61A: Baffling problem) SIDETRACK: The word TRACK is split and found at the SIDEs of the theme answers: TREVOR MACK, TRAVELER'S CHECK, and TOUGH NUT TO CRACK. After discovering today's theme, my main question was, "Do people still use TRAVELER'S CHECKs?" I remember using them, but it's been years since I've done so. It seems like the use of TRAVELER'S CHECKs has been mainly replaced by credit cards and other means of electronic payment. At any rate, that thought in no way detracts from the enjoyment of this puzzle. Thank you, Zhouqin, for this splendid puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for March 30, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
South China Morning Post
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How to Style like Ali Wong, who won her second Golden Globe for Single Lady: channel the comedian's stunning Balenciaga red carpet look with Saint Laurent and Simone Rocha
Ali Wong mesmerised in a custom red Balenciaga gown at this year's Golden Globes – all the more so given the 42-year-old was among the night's winners. In Beverly Hills on January 5, she scooped the award for performance in stand-up comedy on television for her show, Single Lady. That came a year on from her claiming her first Golden Globe, for her lead role in Netflix's series Beef opposite Steven Yeun, a show that also saw her win two Emmys. Ali Wong arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes in January, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Invision/AP Advertisement For her big night, Wong complemented her fiery ensemble – a bustier dress from the maison's haute couture collection – with a pair of black opera gloves and, of course, her signature wide-rim frames. According to a post shared by E! News correspondent Zanna Roberts Rassi, the star's ruffled embellishments had to be individually curled using a curling iron before she was ready to walk the red carpet. Saint Laurent glasses Saint Laurent glasses (US$295). Photo: Handout Simone Rocha earrings Simone Rocha earrings (US$365). Photo: Handout Rebecca Vallance gown Rebecca Vallance gown (US$13,000). Photo: Handout Oséree gloves Gloves by Oséree at Net-a-Porter (US$499). Photo: Handout Balenciaga booties Balenciaga booties (US$1,350). Photo: Handout
USA Today
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ali Wong and Bill Hader go red carpet official at DGA Awards: See the pics
Ali Wong and Bill Hader have finally taken their relationship to the red carpet. Wong and Hader stepped out Saturday night for the Directors Guild of America Awards, where her Netflix stand-up comedy special 'Ali Wong: Single Lady" was nominated. The bespectacled twosome smiled broadly as they cuddled for the cameras, his hand cradling her waist. She donned a sculptural and sleeveless wavy Iris van Herpen gown in brown and beige, her hair long and loose, and he suited up in a black tuxedo. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox. Wong, 42, and Hader, 46, have been together since 2023 after briefly dating in 2022, according to People and Entertainment Tonight. They've been photographed seated together at awards shows, but Saturday marked their red carpet debut as a couple. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The comedian and "Beef" actress shares two young daughters Mari and Nikki, with ex-husband Justin Hakuta, who she was married to from 2014 to 2022. Hader has three daughters − Hannah, Harper and Hayley − with ex-wife Maggie Carey (2006 to 2018). Without naming the "Barry" actor, Wong shared details of their courtship in "Single Lady." "Hey, Ali, I just happened to hear the news of your divorce today, and I've got to tell you, I'm excited," Wong recalled of a phone call she received from an interested suitor. "I have had a crush on you forever, and I actually told my best friend years ago that you were my dream girl. And I know this sounds crazy, but, uh, I want you to be my girlfriend." She said he bombarded her with increasingly extravagant flower arrangements while she was on a trip to Europe. When she told her girlfriends about the gesture, "they were like, 'Oh, my God, that is so sweet. I am so jealous.' " Her male friends "were like, 'That dude sounds like a psychopath.' " "I did fall in love" with the guy who sent the flowers, she added. "Single Lady" lost at the Directors Guild Awards to Netflix's "The Roast of Tom Brady," but previously won at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. The Oscars competition took a surprising turn over the weekend, with the stripper fairy tale "Anora" winning top honors at the Directors Guild Awards and the Producers Guild Awards, both held the same evening. A night earlier, the film took the biggest prize at the Critics Choice Awards. Contributing: Edward Segarra and Naledi Ushe
