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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hilltop Hoods Announce Ninth Studio Album ‘Fall From The Light'
Aussie hip-hop icons Hilltop Hoods have announced the imminent arrival of their first album in six years. Dubbed Fall From The Light, the rap trio's ninth studio LP is due to reach our ears on Friday, 1st August. The forthcoming record is packing 12 tracks, including 2025 lead single 'The Gift' ft. Marlon, recent fan-fave 'Don't Happy, Be Worry' and the Gold-certified 'Laced Up'. It was produced by the Hoods' long-time collaborator One Above (also Illy, Allday, KLP) with additional prod by Sesta and the group's own Suffa, and features bonus collabs from New Zealand group SIX60 and Aussie songstress Nyassa. We're told the ambitious LP was recorded across Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne and New Zealand over six years, as the group prioritised quality over efficiency. 'We really took our time with this one,' Hilltop Hoods' MC Pressure comments. 'We put more years into it than any other of our albums because we wanted it to be our best work to date. Putting it out after so long feels more monumental and exciting than ever.' The LP will be available on Limited Edition 180-gram 2LP coloured vinyl across a range of spicy variants, and fans can pre-order 'em now, right here. Meanwhile, you can watch the official trailer for Hilltop Hoods' Fall From The Light up above. Hilltop Hoods Return With New Single 'The Gift' Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2023: 100-1 triple j's Hottest 100 of Like A Version: 100-1 The post Hilltop Hoods Announce Ninth Studio Album 'Fall From The Light' appeared first on Music Feeds.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nyberg: Therapeutic event connects astrophysics and human experiences
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A one of a kind event called 'The Gift' is coming to Yale's campus on Thursday. It's an interactive event where people gather in a music filled area to look at an illustrated book inspired by the research of astrophysicist doctor Natalie Gosnell. Gosnell explained the storytelling event and connecting astrophysical research and the human experience of loss, renewal and transformation. Nyberg: Biodegradable 'Cow Pots' originated at East Canaan farm The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. More information can be found at Watch the full video in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Turning fictional lyrics into powerful anthem
They took words on a page and turned it into a beautiful song celebrating sisterhood and music. Grace, Gabriella, and Scarlett from the band Hello Sister talk about their new song 'The Gift,' which is a special collaboration with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner. Learn more at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Best Beauty Products to Gift Right Now, According to a Wirecutter Beauty Expert
In this edition of The Gift, we dish on our favorite (highly giftable) beauty products. Plus: the best lotions, retinols, and what to get for a 90th birthday. At Wirecutter I cover beauty and gifts, but the truth is, I rarely combine the two. Beauty products are so deeply personal, I'm reluctant to make any assumptions. Who am I to say whether someone might like a scented or unscented face cream, or a mauve or mahogany lipstick? Do they even wear lipstick? Or are they a gloss devotee? The spiral begins. I'd be more likely to gift pickle Band-Aids than eyeliner. It's only recently that I've realized how much joy I've been leaving on the table in my gift-giving game. There's an intimacy to people's relationships with their beauty products. The elixirs and serums they slather on their faces, fingers, and toes take on an almost mythical significance. Which means if you really nail it, by bestowing a really great beauty find, you're helping create that for them. How lovely! A few guardrails: I still don't gift skin care (for the most part), and I'd suggest you don't either. (Gifting to yourself? Totally allowed—more on that below.) And I look for finds that are both universal and unexpected, plus lovely and a little splurgey. If that sounds like a tall order, here are a few ideas: I can't get through the first five minutes of a catch-up with non-beauty-industry pals without a plea for tips. I always start by recommending this famous eye shadow palette, which is filled with 12 mostly pink-hued neutrals in a variety of matte and shimmery finishes. It's as close to a universal palette as I've ever found, and excellent for easy-breezy everyday looks and more layered, smoky beats, too. And I recently discovered this cutie lip and cheek balm, which I've found myself reaching for almost daily because it's so silky and versatile. For the friend who already knows a thing or two about beauty, you can really blow them away with this refillable lip compact. The case is cool and heavy in the hand, almost like a river stone, but the color inside is rich and modern. One side houses a fine powder pigment, the other a clear, creamy balm. It comes in four one-size-fits-all shades—so there's no need to worry about dialing in a color-match for skin tone. I was always a bit of a face mask-skeptic until I tried this luxurious one. The first ingredient is silica pulled from the geothermal waters of Iceland's Blue Lagoon. (The second ingredient? Seawater.) The first time I used it, I was in the midst of a hormonal breakout. Not only did it calm my redness almost immediately, but my skin also felt notably soft for most of the following week. I think it'd be great alongside a spa headband or one of these cute get-ready-with-me headbands all the kids are wearing. If you have a teenager in your life, you know they're hard to impress, especially when it comes to hair, makeup, and skin-care products. But all the teens I've polled assure me that this shiny lip balm is a status symbol and these glowy serum drops will finish any beat. (I've tried and love both.) Lastly, if you're looking ahead to Mother's Day, just a few more ideas for the moms out there. This golden hair pin makes even my saddest mom bun look polished and intentional, and this orb of moisturizer in a twisty bamboo canister feels like a gift every time I get out of the shower. My own mom is a bath aficionado, and for years I've given her this sampler of bath and shower gels. This suite of 12 truly unique scents (pink pepper, sea fennel, ginger) lasts her the whole year. As always, don't forget a gift for yourself, too. Beyond suggesting you check out our new skin-care recommendations for yourself, I also love this dual-ended makeup brush. While it's designed for contouring, I use it for any makeup. I've never seen a brush like it; it's fancy. A unicorn, really. (How's that for mythical significance?) No matter your skin type, no matter your age, everyone needs a moisturizer. Our seven picks hydrate your complexion and enrich your skin-care routine. For clearer, brighter skin, there's no quicker route than a few swipes of an exfoliant. We tested 22 and found five standouts in a range of effective concentrations and textures. A gold-standard ingredient for skin care. Our favorites make a healthy habit feel more like a self-care ritual. I have a wonderful neighbor who is turning 90 next month, and I'm struggling to find a good gift to celebrate this milestone birthday. She's a sharp and fearless poker player, happily winning her friends' money with a smile, and she can talk endlessly about any topic. She lives alone in a small, immaculately kept house, so I want to avoid adding unnecessary clutter to her space. Any ideas? — A.T. From gifting expert Samantha Schoech: Your friend sounds like an absolute gem; may we all have her energy and verve at 90. Obviously, the best gift is companionship and frequent check-ins via phone or in person. That said, it's always nice to have something to unwrap. She probably has everything she needs to play Texas Hold 'Em, but does she have a funny poker T-shirt or a lucky trucker hat? If gag gifts aren't really her thing, what about one of these very simple, faux cashmere throw blankets that will keep her cozy—and fit into any immaculately kept space? Or, to avoid clutter all together, you could go with a subscription to, say, a monthly coffee cake club or a book club that ships the genre of her choice directly to her door each month. Finally, The New York Times can create a few different customized books using important front pages from throughout her life. It's a pretty amazing way to see what someone born before the dawn of television has lived through. Our present-hunters are here to answer your questions. By completing this form, you agree that we may add your address to our list for the newsletter The Gift. What I Cover Hannah Morrill is an editor on Wirecutter's style team, spearheading the gifts and beauty sections. For the past decade, she has worked as a freelance writer and editor for publications such as Allure, Elle, and InStyle, among others. She lives in Portland, Maine, with her partner and their two children.
New York Times
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
5 Gifts That Are Really, Truly Funny
In this edition of The Gift, we're making the case for genuinely funny (not junky) gag gifts. Plus, some under-$25 delights and a swanky leather fly swatter. Although I am against junk and clutter and all things future landfill, I am very much pro just-because little gifts—especially those designed to make someone laugh. Yes, usefulness and thoughtfulness are part of my gift-giving mantra, but so is delight. And what's more delightful than genuine laughter? Especially of the shared variety? I recently put together our brand-new guide to gag gifts just in time for April Fools' Day, and I stand behind each knee-slapper on the list, especially the Banana Phone, which is funnier than it should be, and this planter that looks like Danny DeVito, because it's so bizarre but also oddly design-y and cool. And while April 1 is by no means a big gift-giving day, it can be a welcome reminder to inject a little humor into our daily lives. I like to treat it as a sort of annual appointment with myself to stock up on a few funny—but also useful—gifts. You can do so either with a specific recipient in mind or just trust the right person with the right sense of humor will reveal themselves when the time comes. Here's what I'm eyeing this year: I recently picked up these adorably packaged sardine socks, because they are actually good looking and comfy once you get beyond the silly box, and I know enough tinned-fish fans who would appreciate them. My extended group of family and friends, ages 15 to 50-something, has never laughed as helplessly as we did playing this charades spin-off—which requires the performer to keep their hands behind their back and give hints by making sounds only. Try to get your team to guess 'giraffe' or 'dizzy' without gestures or words. (My childhood improv classes definitely paid off.) A more elegant but equally amusing option is the Things Could Be Worse Mug, which looks like a standard Chinese blue and white porcelain mug—until you look closer and see the tranquil scene is actually being besieged by Bigfoot, pterodactyls, UFOs, and other menaces. At $50, this desk toy isn't cheap, but it gets the ridiculous corporate gobbledygook that business types take so seriously so exactly right, your stakeholders might dynamically align on the ROI. Spin each of the phrase wheels to generate corporate jargon. A perfect desk trinket for your favorite office worker. Finally, a gift that tickles me every single day is my chunky brass Susan Alexandra Oy Vey signet ring. Other people sometimes notice and appreciate it, but it's mostly my own private inside joke, and I never take it off. The colorful enamel has long worn off, but I love its toned-down plain gold color and perfect message all the same. Anywhere you have ground coffee and hot water, this syringe can make a great cup of coffee in less than two minutes. It's a comically classy way to take care of your smacking, whacking, and thwacking needs. This stainless steel chain-mail scrubber feels drapey in the hand and works wonders to scrape off gunk. What is a good, small, thank-you gift for 12 guys who are flying to a destination 50th birthday celebration? — H.P.O. From gifting expert Mari Uyehara: One move might be hyping everyone up for the trip by sending them something in advance. You could tuck a note of appreciation inside these handsome leather passport covers. Or Apple offers free engravings to customize AirTags—after tracking their luggage, they can use it to find their wallet once home. Since getting the same thing for that many pals can be hit-or-miss, another option is mixing it up, with say a sleek power bank, a minimalist hand sanitizer, a headlamp beanie, or my favorite travel (and water) bottle. On the flip side, you could also send a thank you to arrive before their return, like a pack of bar-quality canned cocktails or a Japanese folding knife. Or put a group shot from the trip in one of these photo fridge magnets or engraveable metal frames. It's a feat to organize that many competing adult schedules, so a reminder of your time together might be more meaningful than even the most excellent doodad—and sure to get the group chat revved up again. Our present-hunters are here to answer your questions. By completing this form, you agree that we may add your address to our list for the newsletter The Gift. What I Cover I discover, vet, and write about gifts of all kinds from my office in San Francisco. I am particularly drawn to all things shiny or bookish, but I try not to impose my taste more than is strictly necessary.
