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The Most Lucrative Celebrity Endorsements

The Most Lucrative Celebrity Endorsements

When we hear about the mega wealth of top celebrities, we often assume they’ve made most of their money through acting, professional sports, or whatever their career may be. We see them living the expensive lifestyle of the uber-rich, and it’s easy to assume their careers alone fund it. What may surprise you, however, is […]

Bec Lauder and The Noise Share "Nobody Cares" Single + Video

Bec Lauder and The Noise Share

Bec Lauder and The Noise today have shared their new single “Nobody Cares,” the latest track from their debut LP The Vessel, out August 22nd via Killphonic. Today’s release follows previous single “Give It,” which earned support from Chorus.fm, V13, and more. “‘Nobody Cares’ perfectly captures the chaos of indifference with a smirk on its face,” Lauder explains. “It’s a chocolate covered […]

Exclusive Interview: Arilena Ara on U.S. Debut and Diane Warren-Penned “Weightless”

Exclusive Interview: Arilena Ara on U.S. Debut and Diane Warren-Penned “Weightless”

Arilena Ara’s latest single, “Weightless,” is a soul-stirring ballad that showcases the internationally acclaimed artist’s powerful vocals and emotional depth. Written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren and produced by Grammy-winner Mikal Blue, the track marks a significant milestone: Arilena’s official debut in the U.S. market. Already a superstar in Albania and across Europe, Arilena Ara […]

ELI Teams Up with Angel Haze for New Single & Visual “Another Day”

ELI Teams Up with Angel Haze for New Single & Visual “Another Day”

Multidisciplinary artist Eli Romanova, known as ELI, launched her music career in 2021 with the bold single, “Stuck in My Bed,” and a debut video directed by Jimmy Giannopoulos (The Birthday Cake, Alone at Night, Hickey Girl), featuring rising actress Esther McGregor (BABYGIRL, The Room Next Door, We Were Liars). Since then, ELI has released […]

Thirdlove Vs. SKIMS — Which Strapless Bra Actually Stays Up?

Thirdlove Vs. SKIMS — Which Strapless Bra Actually Stays Up?

Strapless bras promise support without the straps, but too often they dig in, slide down, or offer zero lift. When your outfit calls for invisible coverage, the last thing you need is a bra that can’t keep up. If you’ve given up on them thanks to the constant slipping, digging, or sliding down halfway through […]

From Reality TV to Real Wins: Stars Who Hit the Jackpot

From Reality TV to Real Wins: Stars Who Hit the Jackpot

In the bright world of reality TV, where cameras catch every win and failure, only a few performers rise above the short-lived blaze of fame to achieve actual, life-changing financial success. Some contestants have really hit the jackpot, turning their 15 minutes of fame into lasting empires and a lot of money, despite the dramatic […]

AI Facelifts for Your Brand: Retouching Product Photos Without Looking Fake

AI Facelifts for Your Brand: Retouching Product Photos Without Looking Fake

In the era of hyper-visual marketing, each pixel talks. From skincare products to lifestyle shoes, your brand imagery needs to appear clean, coherent, and upscale on every channel. But the twist: individuals also yearn for authenticity. Audiences swipe quickly past images that look too airbrushed, filtered, or processed. So how do you provide your visuals […]