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Joey Swoll: The Art of a Rage Quit & Return (Influencer “Apology” Rating)

A tl;dr of social media influencer Joey Swoll's (Joey Sergo) latest controversy: When Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) passed away, Swoll posted a recycled Halloween video of himself working out in a Hulk Hogan costume, saying that the Hulkster personally sent him the costume. Given Hulk Hogan's documented history of using racial slurs, admitting to being… Continue reading Joey Swoll: The Art of a Rage Quit & Return (Influencer “Apology” Rating)

Fashion · Fashionista · Miami Swim Week · Uncategorized

Miami Swim Week- The Kick-off Party

Jessica Bara Miami 2024 Collection Miami Swim Week ™️ is upon us again (May 29 to June 2, 2024)! This world-class event is the Olympics of the swim wear industry, and it happens annually. Miami Swim Week is a fusion of style, culture, and personalities, and this cocktail of diversity must be kicked off with… Continue reading Miami Swim Week- The Kick-off Party

beauty · Colonialism · Community · Cultural Appreciation · Culture · Entertainment · Fashion · Heritage · History · Indigenous · Miss Universe · Pageants

Inclusivity: The Real Challenge for Miss Universe Canada 2024

The Miss Universe 2023 pageant, under it's new rebranding, has come and gone and 2024  is the first full year where potential delegates will not be restricted on the grounds of having "aged out", their marital status, or having a child. These are the most recent restrictions that were lifted in 2023 to create a… Continue reading Inclusivity: The Real Challenge for Miss Universe Canada 2024

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Elvis: The Man and the Legend

So many thoughts and memories have been running through the minds of us Elvis fans these last few weeks. It was recently the anniversary of Lisa Marie's passing. Last week would have been Elvis' birthday. And there was the rare occurrence of snow at Graceland a couple of days ago! (The latter isn't pictured here).… Continue reading Elvis: The Man and the Legend

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Covert Colonialist Propaganda at Miss Universe Pageant 🙀

Okay, so the Miss Universe pageant was almost a week ago. One of the most exciting events from last week was the National Costume Show. It's difficult to come up with a costume that encapsulates all of the cultures and subcultures in a nation, especially in multicultural countries. I respect the difficulty that comes with… Continue reading Covert Colonialist Propaganda at Miss Universe Pageant 🙀

Music

Lineup Shakeup Showdown: Slipknot vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Who’s Even Original Anymore?

The current Slipknot lineup has about as much in common with the original as today's Lynyrd Skynyrd has with a time-traveling version of themselves. In other words, not much. It's sad to see Jay Weinberg leave the band, especially since we don't know why they are parting ways. Slipknot's statement today that the band is… Continue reading Lineup Shakeup Showdown: Slipknot vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Who’s Even Original Anymore?

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Miss Grand International 2023: Triumph, Scandal, and Xenophobia

Pageants always seem to hold an air of glamour and national pride, but sometimes, beneath the hairspray and radiant smiles lies a tale of controversy and injustice. The Miss Grand International 2023 pageant, held on 25 October in Vietnam, was no exception. Luciana Fuster of Peru was crowned as the queen in this relatively new… Continue reading Miss Grand International 2023: Triumph, Scandal, and Xenophobia