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The Age
7 days ago
- Health
- The Age
Cosmetic surgery ads have invaded my safe space
Everyone needs a safe space. For some, it's the cafe on the corner with the too-small tables. For others, it's the arms of the just-right person. For me, it's a gym with Avicii's greatest hits pumping at 140 decibels through airwaves sodden with vaporised sweat. Or it was, before my little slice of heaven's 31 (yes, I've counted them) television screens started playing cosmetic surgery ads every 12 minutes. 'Male jawline enhancement', 'intimate area rejuvenation', 'fat dissolving injections', 'skin tightening', 'hair loss treatment' – if you thought body dysmorphia was just for the ladies, get ready fellas! Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, 'the gym is the temple, and the weights are the altar'. For 10 years, I've studied the lifting liturgies, himbo hymns and calloused psalms, and it's made me a more confident and open person. Confident because, through hard work, I can do things that would astonish my younger self. Open because, through bulged discs, I am incapable of crossing my arms standoffishly. At its shredded core, the gym is an innocent place. One where men can wear their insecurities on their sleeves – typically lions, Roman numerals and, for the discerning white guy, Polynesian geometries. It's a place where you can say 'your biceps are incredible, dude' and 'I like it when the numbers go up' and pretend – just for a while – that lifting heavy things is what you were put on God's green earth to do. Loading Well, that innocence is under siege. Since time immemorial, my gym's television screens have been reserved for (a) that game show hosted by Andy from Hamish & Andy, and (b) reruns of NRL games from the 80s (when men were men and CTE was just a twinkle in a researcher's eye). Not any more. The disturbing nature of the ads is made worse by the disturbing nature of the spokesperson, a man I can only describe as the Mayor of Uncanny Valley. His skin is stretched so tight around his scalp that sympathetic viewers are at risk of compression headaches. His eyes hover with the same peculiar stillness that makes fighter pilots call in UFOs. His high beam veneers do all the smiling for him.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Cosmetic surgery ads have invaded my safe space
Everyone needs a safe space. For some, it's the cafe on the corner with the too-small tables. For others, it's the arms of the just-right person. For me, it's a gym with Avicii's greatest hits pumping at 140 decibels through airwaves sodden with vaporised sweat. Or it was, before my little slice of heaven's 31 (yes, I've counted them) television screens started playing cosmetic surgery ads every 12 minutes. 'Male jawline enhancement', 'intimate area rejuvenation', 'fat dissolving injections', 'skin tightening', 'hair loss treatment' – if you thought body dysmorphia was just for the ladies, get ready fellas! Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, 'the gym is the temple, and the weights are the altar'. For 10 years, I've studied the lifting liturgies, himbo hymns and calloused psalms, and it's made me a more confident and open person. Confident because, through hard work, I can do things that would astonish my younger self. Open because, through bulged discs, I am incapable of crossing my arms standoffishly. At its shredded core, the gym is an innocent place. One where men can wear their insecurities on their sleeves – typically lions, Roman numerals and, for the discerning white guy, Polynesian geometries. It's a place where you can say 'your biceps are incredible, dude' and 'I like it when the numbers go up' and pretend – just for a while – that lifting heavy things is what you were put on God's green earth to do. Loading Well, that innocence is under siege. Since time immemorial, my gym's television screens have been reserved for (a) that game show hosted by Andy from Hamish & Andy, and (b) reruns of NRL games from the 80s (when men were men and CTE was just a twinkle in a researcher's eye). Not any more. The disturbing nature of the ads is made worse by the disturbing nature of the spokesperson, a man I can only describe as the Mayor of Uncanny Valley. His skin is stretched so tight around his scalp that sympathetic viewers are at risk of compression headaches. His eyes hover with the same peculiar stillness that makes fighter pilots call in UFOs. His high beam veneers do all the smiling for him.
Forbes
31-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Rihanna Lands Her First New No. 1 In Almost A Decade
Rihanna's 'A Friend of Mine' launches at No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Digital Song Sales chart, ... More earning the singer her third champion and first in almost a decade. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Rihanna attends her immersive beauty event in honor of Fenty Beauty's newest product launch, Soft'lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation at 7th Street Studios on April 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) Rihanna releases music so infrequently that a huge debut is typically expected whenever she does give the world something new. Sadly, that's not quite what came to pass with 'Friend of Mine,' her first single in several years. The tune, taken from the upcoming Smurfs animated movie, does manage to conquer one important Billboard ranking as it arrives — and in doing so, it adds to her list of champions, which hasn't increased in almost a decade. 'Friend of Mine' launches atop the Dance Digital Song Sales chart this week, which means it is the top-selling track in America currently classified by Billboard specifically as dance. The tune is one of seven new arrivals on the 15-spot roster, and Rihanna manages to beat out exciting drops from stars in the genre like DJ Snake, Kesha, and even Avicii, who posthumously returns with his new collaboration 'Let's Ride Away' with Elle King. Rihanna scores her third No. 1 on the Dance Digital Song Sales ranking as 'Friend of Mine' arrives. The tune marks her first new leader since 'This Is What You Came For' with Calvin Harris, which debuted in first place in May 2016. She first ruled in June 2012 with 'Where Have You Been.' Throughout her career, Rihanna has collected a total of 11 placements on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, and all but one of those have reached the top 10. She missed out on adding to her expanding roster of champions by just one space with both 'We Found Love' — another collaboration with Harris — and 'Who's That Chick?' alongside David Guetta, as both tunes stalled at No. 2. 'Friend of Mine' is a quick top 10 on a number of Billboard's dance-only tallies. As it leads the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, it enters the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs tally at No. 3, earning Rihanna her first career placement on that list. The cut also kicks off its time on the Dance Streaming Songs tally at No. 6. Rihanna also manages to hit No. 1 on one other Billboard list, but 'Friend of Mine' doesn't enjoy quite as much of a celebration on that tally as it does on the Dance Digital Song Sales roster. The catchy cut appears in first place on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, meaning it misses landing on the Hot 100 — the main ranking of the most consumed tracks in America — by just one space. So, while it technically sits at No. 1, that's not really a major accomplishment for her.
Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Avicii Posthumously Scores A New No. 1 Album
Avicii's Avicii Forever debuts at No. 1 on the U.K. Dance Albums chart and lands on six other ... More tallies, hitting the top 20 on all but one of them as it arrives. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: DJ Avicii performs onstage during Rolling Stone Live SF with Talent Resources on February 7, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo byfor Rolling Stone) In the years since Avicii passed away in 2018, millions of people around the world have continued to listen to the groundbreaking electronic dance music the DJ left behind. The Swedish musician's work was thrust back into the spotlight several months ago when Netflix released a pair of films about his music and his life. On May 16, his first greatest hits compilation, Avicii Forever, was finally shared, and it's clear his fanbase remains strong, as the set has become a quick top performer in the United Kingdom – a market where he was hugely successful during his lifetime. Avicii Forever debuts on seven different rankings in the U.K. this week. It opens at No. 1 on just one tally, the Official Dance Albums chart. That's the only rosters where the collection launches inside the top 10. Avicii posthumously collects his second No. 1 on the Official Dance Albums chart, which ranks the bestselling full-lengths and EPs in the electronic dance style. His debut full-length, True, opened at No. 1 on the tally when it arrived in September 2013. The project would go on to spend 11 weeks at No. 1, including a return to the top spot shortly after his passing — and again earlier in 2025, following the release of his documentary. Avicii has sent half a dozen titles to the Official Dance Albums ranking. One-third of those projects have entered the tally posthumously. All of them have cracked the top 10, and all but one have spent time inside the top three. Avicii Forever opens inside the top 20 on almost every ranking on which it appears in the U.K. It kicks off its time at No. 14 on the Official Album Downloads chart and No. 17 on the Official Albums Sales, Official Physical Albums, and Official Vinyl Albums lists. The DJ's posthumous lead lands at No. 20 on the Official Albums chart, the main ranking of the most consumed full-lengths in the country. The compilation stands out as the twenty-fourth most-streamed release in the nation.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Avicii's final words revealed from his diary; reads,' the shedding of the soul...'
Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was a Swedish Dj who rose to fame with hits like, 'Wake Me Up' , 'The Nights' and 'Hey Brother.' He was found dead on April 20, 2018, in Muscat, Oman, after repeatedly cutting himself with a broken wine bottle. Seven years after the tragic passing of the Swedish DJ, his team has revealed the final diary entry of the late electronic music legend. They have also released a posthumous album titled Avicii Forever to honour his life and the legacy he left behind. His last words were: 'The shedding of the soul is the last attachment before it restarts!' Avicii struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse and due to this, he had stopped touring in 2016. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In an open letter released by his family at the time stated, "Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress.' It further read, '"When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be able to be happy and to do what he loved most - music. "He really struggled with thoughts about meaning, life, happiness,' it continued. 'He could now not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace.' The letter concluded with, "Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive." A documentary released last year on Netflix titled, Avicii : I'm Tim, offered a deeper insight into his mental health struggles. It includes several interviews and never-before-seen footage, which gave the audience a deeper understanding of Avicii's battle with anxiety and depression. The posthumous album, 'Avicii Forever' features 19 essential tracks from Avicii's back catalog, as well as a new song, 'Let's Ride Away' with singer-songwriter Elle King. Sandro Cavazza, whose vocals were featured on Avicii's Forever Yours — Tim's 2016 Ibiza Version, said in a statement, 'Just so you all know. I have not agreed on (releasing) this as a single.' He continued, 'I have only agreed on releasing Tim's demo version of Forever Yours as a part of a full live album release from Tim's last show, but since that album wasn't released today and this is now being portrayed as a single, featuring me, I feel like I need to speak up' He further stated, "I have for years now been asked by the family and Pinguettes recordings to release the unreleased material I have done together with Tim and I have consistently said no.' A lot of you probably wonder why those songs have never come out, and the truth is that I don't want to release any of those songs without Tim being here. "He is the only one who knew when his songs were finished, and I do and will continue to respect that."
