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Black America Web
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Pusha T Calls Travis Scott 'A Whore' Over His Lack of Loyalty, Social Media Piles On
Brothers Terrence and Gene Thornton — better known as Pusha T and No Malice— are reuniting for a full-length Clipse album for the first time in 15 years, and the hype around it continues to rise. Fans are excited to hear the duo trade bars on the forthcoming album Let God Sort Em Out , but have recently been on the edge of their seats after Push broke down his involvement in the Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef and his strained relationship with Kanye West. He spoke at length about it in a recent GQ interview, so fans immediately attributed lyrics from newly released single 'So Be It' to be squarely aimed at West, when he rapped ' You cried in front of me/ You died in front of me/ Calabasas took your b-tch and your pride in front of me.' But further lyrics like ' Heard Utopia had moved right up the street, And her lip gloss was poppin', she ain't need you to eat, ' proved it was another rapper in the beef's orbit: Travis Scott. In a previously removed part of his interview with GQ, Push says his issue with Scott began when he was in the middle of recording his album in Paris, and the Houston rapper interrupted the session to play Pharrell tracks from what would later become Utopia . The Virginia natives weren't feeling as Pusha remembers Scott was 'smiling, laughing, jumping around, doing his f-cking monkey dance.' Then, when he released the album days later, there was a Drake verse on 'Meltdown' dissing Pharrell where he vowed to 'melt down the chains that I bought from your boss, give a f-ck about all of that heritage sh-t.' Push feels like Scott's move was two-faced for not being transparent, also mentioning the time he hyped up Metro Boomin at Rolling Loud to play 'Like That' and fanned the flames of the beef. 'So, that's where my issue comes in—like, dawg, don't even come over here with that, because at the end of the day, I don't play how y'all play. To me, that really was just like…he's a whore. He's a whore,' he told GQ . Push adds that he doesn't hold Scott to any standard, but 'it's the principle of what I'm saying. That filthy quality that they have about themselves, that lack of loyalty. Travis really has that. He's proven.' LGSOE drops July 11, and it is said to also have a bulletproof verse from Kendrick Lamar. However, as we await the project, take a look at how social media is reacting to Pusha throwing shots at Scott below. Pusha T Calls Travis Scott 'A Whore' Over His Lack of Loyalty, Social Media Piles On was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Make Your Bed Feel Brand New With The Best Sheets On Amazon
Amazon is a great place to turn to for all things bedding, including a fresh new set of sheets. The online-retail giant carries linens from top-rated brands, offering materials from the warmest flannel to cool and crisp cotton for hot sleepers. After sifting through thousands of customer reviews and testing many picks ourselves, our editors named the Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Set the best sheets on Amazon for their solid value and buttery-smooth sateen weave that softens with every wash. For those on a tighter budget, we also think the Utopia Microfiber Bedding Set is worth the buy with a 4.6 rating on Amazon and over 200,000 customer reviews. The Signature Hemmed Set from Boll & Branch made our list of the best sheets on Amazon for its ... More buttery feel and durability alongside picks from Brooklinen and Sijo. You also can find sheets from editor-approved retailers like Brooklinen, Sijo and Sheets & Giggles on Amazon. And luckily, Amazon makes it easy to filter comments and see what people loved (or disliked) about each sheet set. Continue on for a full list of the best sheets on Amazon, along with a guide on what to consider when you're shopping for your new bedding. Amazon Materials: 100% organic cotton | Colors: 9 total, including Cream and Mineral | Pocket depth: 17 inches | Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king Best for: Cons: Boll & Branch utilizes high-end 100% organic cotton to make its best-selling Signature Hemmed Set, resulting in lightweight and breathable sheets that only get softer with each wash. While the brand doesn't disclose its thread count, it encourages you to focus on their premium feel and materials used. We found they luxuriously drape over your body because of their silky sateen weave and offer a buttery feel that you look forward to climbing into. One of our testers raves about these sheets after trying them on her own mattress. 'I've tested dozens of sheets in my time as a product tester, and these are my all-time favorite,' she writes. 'They're made from the best materials and are wonderfully soft and breathable, making it truly enjoyable to get into bed each night.' These sheets were also my go-to for five years before donating them to make room for more linens (I do a lot of bedding testing). I can attest to their anti-pilling and durable design—they remained soft, cozy and like-new through countless nights and cycles through the wash. Amazon Materials: 100% cotton | Colors: 6 colors | Pocket depth: 16 inches | Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king Best for: Cons: Brooklinen is one of our editors' favorite bedding brands and the Classic Percale Set is named across several of our roundups including our best percale sheets story and the best cooling sheets. For a feel that reminds you of climbing into a high-end hotel mattress with freshly-pressed linens, this set delivers. Our tester tried dozens of different percale sheets and called this set out for its ability to comfort hot sleepers, even through warm weather. 'These sheets are the perfect balance of lightweight, airy and crisp,' she says. 'They are a great summer sheet, but I also use them year-round because I love them so much. They're one of my favorite sets, and my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for a great cotton sheet.' They have a 270-thread count and percale weave, which makes them feel airy, breathable and moisture wicking. They also come with 'short' and 'long' side labels to simplify your bed-making process. Plus, the set is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. Amazon Material: 100% cotton | Colors: 22 total, including Bright White and Creamy Beige | Pocket depth: 16 inches | Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king Best for: Cons: For those who like bedding with a luxuriously smooth and drapey finish, the sateen sheets from California Den provide a soft and silky feel that over 6,400 people rated 5 stars on Amazon. They're made from 100% cotton and offer a high 600-thread count that reminds you of a luxe hotel bed setup. The California Design Den Sheet Set is also Oeko-Tex certified, which verifies they are free of certain harmful chemicals and VOCs, and according to customers, they have a slightly oversized fit that accommodates mattresses with accessories like mattress toppers and mattress pads. Reviewers also note the sheets remain durable and maintain their soft feel after frequent trips through the washing machine. Amazon Materials: 100% eucalyptus lyocell | Colors: 3 total (White, Sage and Grey) | Pocket depth: 11 inches | Sizes: Full, queen, California king Best for: Cons: Made with 100% Oeko-Tex-certified lyocell (which is manufactured using eucalyptus), these vegan and eco-friendly sheets from Sheets & Giggles have a sateen weave that makes their naturally breathable design feel silky-soft and smooth. This makes the sheets great for summertime and warmer weather, but cozy enough for year-round use. They also have a premium 400-thread count with a subtle sheen and noticeably cooler feel, which our team can attest to. 'I love these sheets as they feel slightly cool to the touch and feel soft against my skin,' says one of our sheet testers. 'But I'm not the only person in my circle who swears by Sheets & Giggles. My friend has a set and she raves about how much she loves them; she says she'll never go back to cotton sheets again.' Amazon Materials: 100% organic French linen | Colors: 11 total, including Blush and Dove | Pocket depth: 16 inches | Sizes: Full, queen, king, California king Best for: Cons: Sijo is a high-end bedding brand that we highlighted in our best linen sheets story for its linen's comfortable and breathable feel. These sheets are made from GOTS-certified French linen that's stone-washed for immediate softness straight out of its packaging, and they only get softer and more subtle over time—a major benefit of linen bedding. The secret is that the linen fibers loosen and stretch out over time, leading to a dreamy lived-in softness. The Sijo linen set is also a good option for hot sleepers, as the material and design are naturally breathable. Choose between an array of pastel, natural and earth-toned colors to complement any bedroom style. We also appreciate that this set offers options without a top sheet, which helps save you around $100 (for a queen size). And with a 4.2-star rating and over 1,000 ratings on Amazon, most customers don't regret making the splurge. Amazon Material: Microfiber | Colors: 28 total, including Ivory and Olive | Pocket depth: 15 inches | Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king Best for: Cons: In addition to high-end bedding options, Amazon also has a plethora of budget-friendly choices to choose from. We found the Utopia Bedding Microfiber Sheets to be one of the best picks, thanks to their soft-yet-durable feel from microfiber and over 24,000 5-star reviews. And although these sheets have a low price tag, you can rest assured knowing they're Oeko-Tex certified and free of harmful chemicals and VOCs. If you're looking to make your kids' mattress with these breathable and soft linens, there's also an array of colors to choose from—more than any other set in our roundup. Keep in mind, these sheets are thin and may be most ideal for warmer seasons. Our sleep team at Forbes Vetted has created a vast collection of mattress and sleep guides, including dozens of roundups on the best sheet sets and bedding sets, by relying on their own expertise, researching the newest and best-rated brands and staying on top of industry trends. There are certain factors that go into choosing the best sheets, especially on Amazon, which houses a wide range of retailers. Choice is a double-edged sword on Amazon, as it can be difficult to narrow down the best option and seal the deal on a purchase. Here are the major factors to consider when you're deciding on the right sheet set. The fiber of your sheet makes a huge difference in how it feels and how warm you sleep, as some feel heavy and substantial while others are more lightweight and silky. Here's a rundown of the most common sheet materials: Cotton has different types of weaves (yarn patterns) that heavily influence how a sheet feels and the most common are percale and sateen, each of which has its own benefits. According to Andrew Colsky, behavioral sleep medicine clinician and founder of National Sleep Center, 'Percale may be a bit rougher than sateen, but it does sleep cooler,' which is because of its one-yarn-over and one-yarn-under pattern. With that said, Colsky says that sateen offers a lightweight feel that's softer to the touch, as it features a one-yarn-over and three-yarn-under pattern. So it ultimately depends on the kind of feel and fabric that you're looking for, and whether or not temperature plays a role in your quality of sleep. There has been debate over whether thread count truly matters when it comes to linens, and the answer is yes—but only to a certain point (and not all fabrics use thread count as a measurement). Thread count can affect the sensation of a sheet; the higher the thread count, the thicker and warmer the sheet typically feels. So just because a sheet set has a lower thread count doesn't mean it's a poor-quality sheet—rather, it results in a more lightweight, airy fabric. Quang also notes that some brands in the industry inflate thread count, as it's often marketed as a sign of higher quality. 'Thread count is based on how many threads can fit into a 1-inch square of fabric,' says Quang. However, some brands spin fabric together and stack them on top of a single thread to double or quadruple the count (in other words, a sheet has 200 threads in a square inch with four layers stacked on top of each, so the thread is considered an 800 thread count). Although the thread count looks higher, this method doesn't make the sheets perform better or last longer. As a result, experts recommend you be wary of sheets with excessively high thread counts like 800 and over. Is Amazon A Good Place To Buy Sheets? Yes, Amazon houses a wide range of bedding from some of the industry's best brands and our own editors' favorites including Boll & Branch, Brooklinen and Sijo. You can find everything from high-quality luxury sheet sets with premium price tags to cozy, budget-friendly options. What Are The Best Cooling Sheets On Amazon? Our tester named the Eucalyptus Sheets from Sheets & Giggles the best cooling sheets on Amazon because of their smooth and silky feel that's slightly cool to the touch. They help wick away moisture and dry quickly to keep hot sleepers more comfortable. What Kind Of Sheets Do High-End Hotels Use? High-end hotels typically use 100% cotton sheets with either a sateen or percale weave, but percale provides that freshly pressed, crisp feel that's reminiscent of 5-star hotels. Egyptian cotton is a common material because of its soft and cozy feel that's also durable and long-lasting through frequent washes.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Bear Film Festival to Launch in September, Led by Former Outfest Director Damien Navarro
The Big Bear Film Festival — formerly known as the Green Jack International Film Festival — is launching September 24-29, the brainchild of the newly inaugurated Big Bear Film Institute. The famed California mountaintop destination, which has been seen in numerous films and television shows dating back a century, will host what the BBFI is calling a 'boundary breaking celebration' that encompasses not just film, but animation, podcasting, gaming, stand-up comedy, Indigenous storytelling, experimental sound design, and AI. CEO Damien S. Navarro, who previously served as the executive director of Outfest, noted that over 400 titles have used Big Bear as a backdrop, including 'Magnolia,' 'The Last of the Mohicans,' 'Creep,' 'Gone with the Wind,' and 'Old Yeller.' More from IndieWire 'Materialists' Review: Celine Song Didn't Make a Rom-Com, She Made a (Pretty Good) Takedown of Them 'Apocalypse in the Tropics' to Open DOC NYC Selects Summer Series - See the Full List 'Its alpine terrain has doubled for the Rockies, Appalachians, and even European forests —making it one of the most versatile and under-celebrated locations in film history,' Navarro said. Festival features include a 'Peak Pitch' marketplace for original projects to connect with potential buyers, a 'Music Village & Audio Pavillion' lakeside retreat, an expo for gaming and animation content, an outdoor and drone cinematography showcase, and plans for a future 5-day 'Alpine Story Lab' residency. 'The Big Bear Film Festival is unapologetically built for the next generation of storytelling,' Navarro told IndieWire. 'Attendees can expect an eclectic mix: elevated genre films, climate-forward documentaries, Indigenous and Latinx voices, immersive experiences, gaming [and] animation showcases, audio storytelling, and outdoor/adventure films. We're especially excited about spotlighting IP across mediums — from podcasts to graphic novels to AI-created narratives.' Navarro added that BBFI wasn't just launching a festival; 'we're launching a movement.' 'Backed by the newly formed Big Bear Film Institute and Film Office, this is a year-round ecosystem for creators and culture-shifters,' he explained. 'With partners like Utopia, we're planting a flag for what a future-forward, community-rooted film culture can look like. Think Sundance-meets-SXSW with boots, brains, and a view.' BBFI's partner Utopia was founded by Robert Schwartzman in 2018. 'Our mission at Utopia has not only been to support how independent films reach audiences through direct acquisitions and full distribution support, but to provide filmmakers with alternative, empowering self-distribution tools and to challenge our industry by providing additional meaningful, viable outlets for monetization,' Schwartzman said in a press release. 'Partnering with the Big Bear Film Institute and Festival allows us to do exactly that — giving a range of creators and distributors a meaningful new environment to engage and launch their work within an energized and thoughtful community.' For information, sponsorships, and submissions, visit the festival's website. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Motor 1
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
This Might the Only Way You'll Ever Own a Pagani Utopia
Pagani's are expensive, and for good reason. The level of craftsmanship and detail, paired with the low production numbers, creates something closer to a work of art than a mode of transportation. And now you have a chance to own one, provided you're willing to spend 30-plus hours putting together a detailed 1:8-scale model of the Utopia . The kit is the result of a collaboration between Pagani and Pocher, an Italian model maker that's part of Hornby Hobbies. The car measures 22.76 inches long, 11.5 inches wide, and 5.83 inches high when built, which will take well over a day to complete, according to the company. All together, it weighs 17.6 pounds. Photo by: Pocher Photo by: Pocher The 1:8-scale Utopia features over 556 individual parts and more than 200 screws, which Pocher says are made from 'premium materials.' It has metal body parts, and rubber tires, as well as functioning doors, steering, and suspension. You can't peek at the Utopia's V-12 engine, however, and you'll have to make your own engine noises . The model, which is available in the car's launch color—Rinascimento Lucido, isn't cheap. But it's a steal compared to a real Pagani, costing £879.99 ($1,190.95 at today's exchange rate). The 138-page manual is available online as a three-part PDF , or you can buy a physical version for £14.99 ($20.29). Porcher is running a deal right now where you can buy the kit and a display case for £999.99 ($1,353.04). Here's More From Pagani: The Pagani Zonda Is Back. Again How to Design a Timeless Hypercar: Interview With Horacio Pagani Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Pocher via Top Gear Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Top Gear
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
You can now buy a Pagani Utopia for £880! Sort of!
Pocher's new 1:8 scale die-cast copy features 556 parts and takes 30 hours to build Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. The Pagani Utopia: an ultra-rare, finely chiselled hypercar with 852bhp and a £2.2m price tag. Without options. If that seems a tad hefty, die-cast maker Pocher now has a solution… for about 0.04 per cent of the price. This is its 1:8 scale Utopia coupe model, which took two years to develop and costs a more welcoming £880. It'll take you around 30 hours to put together each of the 556 intricately designed parts, using the 200 various nuts and bolts provided.
