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Forbes
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lady Gaga Blocks Disturbed Blocked From Returning To No. 1
Disturbed's cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence' may have felt like a surprising choice when it was first released years ago, but it has since gone on to become a career-defining smash for the group. Multiple versions of the tune continue to chart to this day, and the hard rock outfit almost returns to the summit on a list few could have predicted it would ever reach — let alone lead. The rockers are currently held back from ruling the show once more by one of the biggest pop stars of all time. Years after Disturbed's version of 'The Sound of Silence' became a hit, the group released a remix by producer Cyril. That version has also become a smash in its own right, albeit one that reaches different Billboard lists than the hard rock original. The remixed track can still be found on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, where this frame it steps up from No. 4 to No. 2. Disturbed only misses ruling again by one spot, as 'Abracadabra' by Lady Gaga refuses to budge. That tune has spent 16 of its 19 weeks on the list of the bestselling dance tracks in America in first place. 'Abracadabra' is proving to be a true bestseller in the dance world this year. Last week, the track blocked Tate McRae's 'Just Keep Watching' from debuting at No. 1, and this frame it dips from the runner-up spot to No. 3. Recently, Gaga's Mayhem single also blocked 'Blessings' by Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas and a remix of Creed's 'One Last Breath' by ATLiens from ruling, as all of those cuts missed the mark by just one space. While Disturbed's 'The Sound of Silence' might be forced to settle for second place at the moment, it has already spent time running the show. The hard rock group has only ever landed one win on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, and 'The Sound of Silence' has commanded the list for half a dozen frames out of the 71 stints it has spent somewhere on the tally. The Disturbed song currently lives inside the top 10 on two similarly-composed but different-sounding rosters. As it settles into second place on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, the original cover dips slightly to No. 4 on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales ranking. In just a few weeks, the tune will reach 500 frames as a bestseller on that roster.
CNN
4 hours ago
- Health
- CNN
I tossed my expensive makeup to get rid of my acne. Here are the noncomedogenic products I use now
Noncomedogenic makeup quick picks Skin tint: Make Beauty Diffusion Dew Radiant Skin Tint Highlighter: Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Illuminating Highlighter Setting powder: RMS Beauty Un Powder Brow gel: Kimiko The Brow Sensei In my mid-twenties, I was hit with a wave of stubborn cystic acne that covered my face seemingly overnight. After trying countless products, the real shift came when I switched to Clearstem — a noncomedogenic (aka non-pore-clogging) skin care line designed to tackle breakouts and wrinkles. While my skin finally started to clear, I still couldn't shake some breakouts — until I realized my makeup products might be the culprit. It turns out even beauty products can clog pores! So, I did something dramatic and expensive: I cross-checked my makeup ingredients using Clearstem's Pore-Clogging Ingredients Checker, tossed everything I owned and started fresh. After lots of trial and error, I finally found the best noncomedogenic makeup, from Charlotte Tilbury to Rare Beauty and more. Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum There's a reason this serum has 'glow' in its name. Worn with makeup or by itself, it leaves my skin looking lit from within, thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Make Beauty Diffusion Dew Radiant Skin Tint This lightweight foundation features skin-mimicking pigments that blur, smooth and brighten. It's sheer yet buildable, making it perfect for a second-skin or full-coverage glam look. Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick You may have seen this bronzing stick all over TikTok, and I can confirm it's worth the hype! It glides on effortlessly and melts into my skin for the most natural, sun-kissed glow. Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer My colleague, associate testing writer Carolina Gazal, also has acne-prone skin and said she's "extremely careful when it comes to [her] makeup choices." She swears by this silicone-free, noncomedogenic primer. "I love this jelly-like, antioxidant-rich formula that blurs pores instantly," she said. "It's also made with glycerin to control oil, making foundation last longer without that dreaded T-zone shine." Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Illuminating Highlighter Leave it to Lady Gaga to create the best highlighter on the market. This pressed-powder formula is packed with glow-boosting ingredients that make my cheekbones truly shine. Priia Lip Butter Balm Summer Fridays, who? This under-$10, buildable vegan lip butter balm is infused with acne-safe botanicals and leaves my lips looking and feeling hydrated and plump. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Good news: Not all Charlotte Tilbury products include pore-clogging ingredients! That includes the brand's ultra-viral setting spray, which locks in makeup all day long. RMS Beauty Un Powder Formulated with silica, this nontoxic setting powder instantly absorbs oil and minimizes the appearance of pores. Best of all, it's never drying, so it's great for all skin types. Kimiko The Brow Sensei Not only does this clear gel style and keep my brows in place but it's made with growth- and hair-enhancing peptides. I swear, my brows have never looked fuller! Olio E Osso Tinted Balm Associate deals editor Elena Matarazzo said she stocks up on these sensitive skin-friendly multisticks for friends and family. They're made with natural oils and waxes but none that are flagged as pore cloggers. "The clear one is great for chapped hands, cheeks and other areas that need a bit of hydration, while the tinted version doubles as a lip balm and blush," she said. Know how pore cloggers work Your first step to putting your best face forward? Staying up to date on what might actually be clogging your pores in the first place. Danielle Gronich, co-founder and CEO of Clearstem, suggests 'thinking of pore cloggers as ingredients that create a sticky, occlusive film on your skin. This film traps dead skin cells, oil and bacteria inside your pores, leading to congestion, blackheads, whiteheads and, ultimately, pimples.' Look for the right products When sourcing the right noncomedogenic products for your skin, it helps to know which ingredients are worth prioritizing. 'We want ingredients that are both skin-loving and noncomedogenic,' Gronich said. 'Look for hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, zinc oxide, green tea extract and kaolin clay.' While sourcing the best noncomedogenic ingredients is a solid place to start, it's only part of the equation. Consider steering clear of what our experts deem pore-clogging ingredients as well. 'Some ingredients that may be considered pore clogging include cocoa butter, isopropyl myristate, coconut oil and ethylhexyl palmitate,' Dr. Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology, said. Learn more about your own skin What works for one person's skin might yield a breakout in another, so it helps to track patterns in your own skin or book a consultation with a skin specialist or dermatologist to gain tangible insights into what might fare best for you. 'Just because ingredients may be pore clogging, it doesn't mean everyone who uses them will necessarily experience breakouts,' Garshick said. The following FAQs have been answered by Dr. Marisa Garshick and Clearstem co-founder and CEO Danielle Gronich. What is noncomedogenic makeup? What is noncomedogenic makeup? 'Noncomedogenic makeup is formulated without the heavy, occlusive ingredients that are known to clog pores,' Gronich said. 'It allows your skin to 'breathe' and function properly, helping minimize the risk of breakouts. It's designed to be gentler and more compatible with acne-prone skin.' However, Gronich also said that just because 'noncomedogenic' is on the label, that doesn't guarantee that a product is truly acne-safe. 'The term isn't tightly regulated, so some products may still contain ingredients that can clog pores — especially for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin,' she said. 'Always check the full ingredient list for pore cloggers. What works for one person may trigger breakouts in another, so being your own skin detective is key!' How do I check for pore-clogging ingredients in makeup? How do I check for pore-clogging ingredients in makeup? 'I always tell people to check the ingredient list,' Gronich said. 'We created an online resource, Clearstem's Pore-Clogging Ingredients Checker, where you can input your products and see if they have pore cloggers.' In addition to checking new products you want to try, Garshick said to check for pore-clogging ingredients every time you repurchase a product too. 'Brands can change their formulations for a variety of reasons at any time, so it's always best to double-check,' she said. Besides impacting acne-prone skin, how else do pore-clogging ingredients negatively affect skin? Besides impacting acne-prone skin, how else do pore-clogging ingredients negatively affect skin? 'In some cases, pore-clogging ingredients may lead to milia formation, even in those who are not acne-prone,' Garshick said. 'Some ingredients may also be irritating on the skin, which should be considered for those with sensitive skin.' The dermatologist also said that pore-clogging ingredients may even create a barrier on the skin, which can make other products less effective since they won't penetrate as well. For this article, we consulted the following experts to gain their professional insights. Dr. Marisa Garshick, board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in New York and New Jersey Danielle Gronich, co-founder and CEO of Clearstem Here at CNN Underscored, we make it our job to stay up to date on all the latest products, but we don't just find them; we also rigorously test products from hundreds of brands to make sure every product we recommend is worthy of your money. In addition to hands-on testing many of the products we feature, we also consult top experts to understand what qualities, benefits and possible downsides each item offers. We also seek out important considerations and advice from our experts to help give you the information you need to make smarter shopping decisions. For this article, our director of social, Stephanie Griffin, shared her favorite noncomedogenic makeup and tips for finding products that won't clog your pores.
Buzz Feed
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Your Ultimate Guide To Eating Like A Local In Singapore (Stomach Space Required!)
Ready to ditch the fancy restaurants and dive headfirst into Singapore's insane hawker scene? Good, because your taste buds are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Forget everything you thought you knew about street food – this isn't just "food," it's a cultural phenomenon, a way of life, and frankly, a masterclass in deliciousness. Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It (And You Should): Eat Like A Local! Prepare your stomach (and your camera roll) because we're hitting up the legendary hawker centers where the real magic happens. Cash is king, wet wipes are your best friend, and sharing is caring (unless it's the last bite of char kway teow, then it's every man for himself). Here's your ultimate hit list to conquer Singaporean cuisine, one mouth-watering stall at a time: 1. Old Airport Road Food Centre: This place is a beast of a hawker center, a true local's paradise. Must-Try: Hokkien Mee (look for Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee for a drier, wok hei-packed version!), Lor Mee (Xin Mei Xiang Zheng Zong Lor Mee is iconic), and don't skip the Char Kway Teow. Also, those freshly made Chee Cheong Fun rolls? Divine. 2. Maxwell Food Centre: Centrally located and a tourist favorite for a reason (hello, "Crazy Rich Asians" and Lady Gaga fame!). Must-Try: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (expect a queue, but it's worth it!), and definitely grab some Fuzhou Oyster Cake for a crispy, savoury snack. Order the same Milo Dinosaur that Lady Gaga ordered and be ready for a food coma! 3. Geylang Serai Market: Immerse yourself in Malay and Indian culinary traditions here. Must-Try: Nasi Padang (a feast of curries and dishes), Mee Soto, and of course, indulge in some delicious Satay. During Ramadan, the bazaar here is an absolute food wonderland! 4. Lau Pa Sat: This stunning Victorian-era market transforms into a vibrant satay street at night. Must-Try: Obvs, the Satay (especially at night on Satay Street!). Also, look for Bak Kut Teh and Char Kway Teow. It's got a great vibe for an evening meal. 5. East Coast Lagoon Food Village: Beachside eats with a breezy, chill atmosphere. Must-Try: BBQ Seafood (especially the Sambal Stingray – spicy, flaky, incredible!), and those famous BBQ Chicken Wings. Perfect for a sunset dinner by the sea. 6. Newton Food Centre: Another "Crazy Rich Asians" hotspot, famous for its seafood and vibrant night scene. Must-Try: Chilli Crab (prepare to get messy!), BBQ Sambal Stingray, and the Oyster Omelette. It's a bit more touristy, but the food still delivers. So, loosen your belt, embrace the heat, and get ready to eat your way through Singapore like a true local! Your stomach (and your Instagram followers) will thank you.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Inside Jeff Bezos's ‘wedding of the century'
It has been dubbed 'the wedding of the century' – and now fresh details have emerged of Jeff Bezos's impending nuptials in Venice. The world's third richest man is to marry his fiancée, the author and television journalist Lauren Sánchez, next week amid the canals, bridges and church spires of La Serenissima – as Venice was known during its 1,000-year history as a republic. But there is nothing very serene about the lead-up to the wedding, with activists threatening to leap into canals to block the water taxis expected to ferry the couple and their entourage between wedding venues. Protesters say that hosting the wedding is emblematic of how Venice has sold its soul to tourism at the expense of locals, who face acute housing shortages, a sky-high cost of living, the closure of basic services and the replacement of local businesses by trinket shops and trattorias. As protest groups prepare to give the happy couple a distinctly frosty welcome, details of the wedding have begun to emerge, from where guests such as Lady Gaga will be staying to where the billionaire's two private yachts will be moored. Mr Bezos, 61, is expected to arrive in the lagoon next week aboard his 417ft yacht the Koru. The largest sailing yacht in the world, it boasts three tall masts and cost $500 million (£372 million) to construct. It is currently anchored near an idyllic island off the coast of Croatia. But that's not all. The Koru will be accompanied by a support ship – an equally huge vessel called the Abeona. It is equipped with a helicopter pad – a requirement that is de rigueur for Ms Sánchez, who is a qualified helicopter pilot. The vessel may help transport the 27 outfit changes that the bride will reportedly go through, with gowns designed by the likes of Oscar de la Renta and Dolce & Gabbana. There will be another seven vessels of various kinds to provide transport for guests, who are expected to include the British actor Orlando Bloom and his long-time fiancée Katy Perry, Mick Jagger, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria and Leonardo DiCaprio. Mr Bezos's fellow tech titans Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are also expected at the multi-million dollar shindig. As befits a man worth $230 billion, Mr Bezos has booked the most luxurious suites in Venice's finest hotels for his guests. They include the Aman, a five-star hotel on the banks of the Grand Canal that boasts private gardens and Rococo works of art, as well as the equally swanky Gritti Palace, the Danieli, the Marriott and the St Regis – where Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner will reportedly stay. Her father Donald Trump may even reportedly make an appearance at the wedding. A short distance away from the Grand Canal is the Belmond Cipriani on the island of Giudecca, which is expected to host Lady Gaga, who is rumoured to perform for the newlyweds. Wedding celebrations and cocktail receptions will reportedly be held in Palazzo Pisani Moretta, a historic building in the heart of Venice, as well as the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a Renaissance building, and the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido, the slender island that separates the Venetian lagoon from the Adriatic. The wedding is likely to cost around $16 million (£11,889,016), according to one detailed breakdown. The sum includes up to $1 million (£743,000) for flowers and the decoration of the various venues, up to $3 million (£2,229,190) for wedding planners, $2 million (£1,486,127) for the hire of the venues, $1 million for the catering and $1.5 million (£1,114,595) for the bride's dresses. There will also be mooring fees for Mr Bezos's superyachts and the cost of providing lavish gifts for the guests, who include Hollywood celebrities and members of the Trump clan. Luxury hotel suites will make up around $2 million of the overall cost, according to Manuela Pivato, the founder of an online publication called MyFairVenice. She told D Donna, an Italian women's magazine: 'A suite at the Hotel Cipriani costs about 14,000 euros a night and the hotel recently restored 13 of its top suites.' Hair and makeup, not just for the bride but for her guests, will also cost a bomb. Ms Pivato added: 'For George Clooney's wedding, 50 hairdressers came from Rome. We can estimate a cost of around 500,000 euros.' The two possible wedding venues – the Fondazione Cini on the island of San Giorgio and the Scuola Grande della Misericordia in Venice itself – are both large, meaning that they will need a wealth of flower arrangements and other decorations. Ms Pivato said the overall bill for three different locations could easily reach $1 million. Between 35 and 50 sleek wooden water taxis have been hired out for the event. Mario Gasparini, a water taxi operator, told La Repubblica newspaper: 'The exact routes are being kept a secret. We will only discover who our passengers are and where we are taking them the day before the wedding service.' The lavish affair is expected to bring revenue to the city, with water taxi operators earning about 15,000 euros (£12,800) each over five days. Mr Gasparini says the event should be embraced, adding: 'Most Venetians are not protesting – it is just the usual 150 communist extremists who are opposed to everything.' The wedding ceremony itself may be held in a complex of historic buildings known as the Fondazione Cini on the island of San Giorgio, opposite St Mark's Square. Fireworks will light up the sky as the couple say their vows and exchange rings. Last week, activists climbed to the top of the bell tower on the island, let off coloured smoke bombs and unfurled a giant banner with a large red cross scrawled across the word 'Bezos'. They hung a similar banner from the Rialto Bridge. The protesters were from an umbrella group called No Space for Bezos, a slogan that plays on the billionaire's ownership of Blue Origin, the space rocket venture. In a statement, campaigners said: 'Venice is not for sale, it is not for rent, it should not be the backdrop for the wedding of one of the world's richest men. 'As Venetians, we are ready to defend the dignity of our city. Those who expect Venice to be docile and subservient, happy to gather the crumbs that fall from the king's table, will be disappointed. What we did today is just a taste of what is to come.' The protesters have threatened to hurl themselves into canals to impede the arrival of Mr Bezos and his bride-to-be at their wedding ceremony. Tommaso Cacciari, an activist from No Space for Bezos, said: 'To block their arrival peacefully, we will jump into the canals that surround the venue, and we will also block the alleyways that lead to it. 'Bezos is not just any VIP – he is a multi-billionaire who supports the world view of Trump.' He added that by choosing the World Heritage city as his wedding venue, the Amazon founder was 'confusing Venice with Las Vegas'. While the activists have commanded plenty of attention, they have been sharply criticised by other Venetians, who say the city should be honoured to host such a high-profile wedding. Simone Venturini, Venice's councillor in charge of tourism, said: 'I struggle to understand how a private event like this, which won't cause any kind of stress to the city, can be considered detrimental. 'Each year Venice hosts hundreds of events, of every type. Is it Venice's fault that it is the most beautiful city in the world? We should all be proud that the wedding of Jeff Bezos will be held in our lagoon.' He said the protests and banners had been organised by 'the usual' Left-wing activists who have campaigned in the past against giant cruise ships, mass tourism and the entrance fee for day trippers which was imposed last year. He also asked whether the spray canisters that the activists had used to create their banners 'were bought on Amazon'. The governor of Veneto, the region that includes Venice, also criticised the protests. Luca Zaia said that the banners strung from the bell tower on San Giorgio island and the Rialto Bridge sent an 'unacceptable' message to the world. Mr Zaia told Corriere della Sera newspaper: 'The history of La Serenissima is cosmopolitan, a story of openness. We have warehouses that were built by Germans, by Turks, we have the oldest Jewish ghetto in the world. Our cuisine is influenced by spices that came from other parts of the world. Our history has never been about forbidding entry to anyone.' The governor, a heavyweight in the conservative League party, said only around 200 guests have been invited to the wedding – a number that Venice can easily handle given that, during the busiest periods of the year, 150,000 tourists descend on the place each day. He added: 'What message are we sending? That Venice is not a welcoming city? That we are going to start squirting tourists with water pistols? Tourism is Venice's main business, it's worth 18 billion euros a year and we all benefit from it, even people who don't work in the sector.' The Bezos wedding will pump between 20 and 30 million euros into Venice's economy, Mr Zaia said. He conceded that there was a need for tourist numbers to be better managed as tourist hordes overwhelm an ever-dwindling population of residents. The city's population has dropped from 175,000 in 1950 to around 48,000. The governor said Venice had managed to host celebrity weddings in the past without much disruption, including that of George Clooney and British-Lebanese human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014. Unlike the impending Bezos wedding, the Clooney nuptials attracted barely a whiff of dissent among Venetians.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beat Saber support is ending on PS VR and PS VR2
It's the end of the line for Beat Saber on PS VR and PS VR2. While you'll still be able to buy and play the base game on both platforms, as well as any songs and music packs that were released before today (June 18), Beat Games is winding down support for those versions. They won't get any new songs or music packs. As such, the final song that became available for Beat Saber on PS VR and PS VR2 was Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra." Moreover, the PlayStation versions of Beat Saber will lose their multiplayer features on January 21 next year. Beat Games says that it will still provide customer support to players on those platforms. "As we look to the future and plan the next big leap for Beat Saber, we have made the decision to no longer release updates for PS4 and PS5 starting in June 2025," Beat Games wrote in a statement on X and its website. "Our passion for VR remains unwavering. We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and what we can bring to Beat Saber fans who have been on this journey with us over the past seven years." This change doesn't impact the Steam VR version of Beat Saber. New songs, music packs and features are still coming to Beat Saber on Steam and Meta Quest platforms. Meta bought Beat Games back in 2019. In effect, the company is ceasing Beat Saber development on platforms that do not support its own headsets It's most likely that Meta and Beat Games are ending their efforts on PlayStation versions of Beat Saber because they're no longer seeing enough of a return on investment (though ending multiplayer support is an odd move). By all accounts, Meta Quest headsets have far outsold PS VR2 units. It could be argued that Sony hasn't fully gotten behind its own platform. By my count, there are fewer than two dozen PS VR2-exclusive games. The most recent State of Play stream featured only one (non-exclusive) game for the platform, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. So, it's maybe not surprising that Meta is pulling the plug on Beat Saber on PlayStation's VR headsets. It's still a shame though, as Beat Saber arguably remains one of the best VR games around, and maybe even the killer VR app. At this point, it might be best for PS VR2 owners who have a capable-enough PC and want more Beat Saber songs to pick up the PC adaptor and play the game on that platform. After all, Beat Saber is modable on PC (and Meta Quest), and there are thousands of custom song maps available.
