Spencer Pratt revealed that his infamous feud with his former Hills costar Lauren Conrad began differently than viewers may recall
Spencer Pratt knows what he did to land in Lauren Conrad’s bad graces
While The Hills viewers were led to believe a sex tape rumor cemented his status as the MTV reality series’ primary villain, Spencer alleged that the demise of her onscreen romance with Brody Jenner was the real catalyst of their feud
“Brody couldn’t fake-date L.C. anymore,” he said in an E! News exclusive preview clip from the May 6 episode of Amanda Hirsch's Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast
“He wanted to start getting some real clout
and then once the fake dating ended and he wasn’t down for that
Of course, that wing woman was Lauren’s then-BFF—and Spencer’s now-wife—Heidi Montag
who initially tried to maintain both relationships
the reality star said one fateful occasion marked a turning point for the fashion designer
“The final end game was—they didn’t show this—but she made Heidi go out with her on Valentine's Day when we were official,” he continued
“Wouldn't let her leave till like 4 a.m
They're f--king having breakfast pizza together and [Heidi’s] like
‘I gotta go back and see Spencer.’ And [Lauren] turned it into this big thing.”
So when Heidi moved out of the apartment she shared with the Laguna Beach alum in the season two finale
Spencer alleged the moment was meant to be much more conclusive
“[Lauren] thought that with Heidi getting in the U-Haul and leaving
she thought she got Heidi off the show,” he alleged
the couple—who wed in 2009 and share sons Gunner
2—did remain as part of the cast and opted to embrace their antagonistic personas
‘You better make them look like the worst people on the earth,’ which we are aware of,” he added
paying so much you’d be stupid not to go along with it
Not Skinny But Not Fat with Spencer Pratt drops May 6 on all podcast platforms and May 7 on YouTube
For more on what the stars of The Hills and Laguna Beach are up to now
Literal LOL at Teen Vogue's Lisa Love telling Lauren, "You'll always be known as the girl who didn't go to Paris." (A line actually lifted from Vogue's Anna Wintour, a 2019 Hills deep dive revealed.) More than a decade after that (admittedly questionable) decision and her subsequent split from Jason Wahler
LC has earned a few more laudatory descriptors: New York Times best-selling author; co-founder of The Little Market
with a mission to empower female artisans worldwide; and
her Kohl's line LC Lauren Conrad just the start of her now wide-ranging lifestyle empire
Now long past fights outside Les Deux, she married Something Corporate rocker and law school grad William Tell in a 2014 Pinterest wedding of our dreams. In 2019, their second son, Charlie Wolf Tell, joined older brother Liam James Tell
The star of E!'s Very Cavallari and everyone's favorite bad girl went from being a (well-compensated) s--t-stirrer to full-on boss with her successful lifestyle brand
Uncommon James opening its second brick-and-mortar location in Chicago last fall
Rounding out her growing empire: a Chinese Laundry shoe line and two cookbooks
a little more than two years after New York Times best-seller
Teammates for 10 years, she and retired NFL quarterback Jay Cutler welcomed sons Camden Jack Cutler and Jaxon Wyatt Cutler and daughter Saylor James Cutler before splitting in April 2020
In 2021, Kristin filmed a cameo for The Hills: New Beginnings season two
"I live such a different life now than I did 10 years ago."
In March 2021, Lo shocked fans when she revealed on Instagram that she had secretly suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident two years prior
He went on to find love with surfer Tia Blanco
with whom he welcomed daughter Honey Jenner in 2023
her number one these days is daughter Kirra Max Bohan
as she revealed to Vogue) enjoyed a brief stint in The City in 2008 before heading back to Los Angeles
an associate producer on her NYC-based spinoff
A judge on the eighth cycle of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model
Whit line with Rent the Runway and With Whit podcast alongside her return to The Hills and her son Sonny Sanford Rosenman
He also had a temporary gig as an MTV VJ on Total Request Live (the original
He and OTH co-star James Lafferty debuted Hulu series, Everyone Is Doing Great January 2021, before reuniting with Kristin for the Back to the Beach rewatch podcast two years later
Though she has her own blog and Amazon shop
she's "just trying not to lose a kid."
The founder and owner of Widespread Recovery
he continues to be open about his struggles
both on The Hills: New Beginnings and his YouTube series
JAWS Diaries with Jason & Ashley Wahler
Though she wasn't an original castmember of Laguna Beach
her arrival to the reality series was a memorable one
Casey launched a successful foray into the world of confections by opening Casey's Cupcakes in Orange County
She even won Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2011
Wed to Sean Brown (a relative of the late Nicole Brown Simpson) since August 2015
they share daughter Kensington Kelly Brown and son Sean Brown Jr
continuity and harmony: The keys behind Rodin Motorsport’s F3 resurgence
Stromsted says winning races are his ‘main target’ ahead of return to action in Imola
Bruno Michel’s Debrief: Up and running in 2025
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Back for a second season of FIA Formula 3, Laurens van Hoepen is ready for the challenge in 2025, and that started with the ART Grand Prix driver taking on the Would You Rather Feature
From choosing which historic race he would prefer to win
to whether he would prefer to do karaoke or a dance off
the Dutchman had some tough decisions to make
WOULD YOU RATHER BE A FAMOUS SINGER OR FAMOUS ACTOR
“Actor because I am really really bad at singing so I guess if I was a famous singer it would be because I was so bad at singing.”
READ MORE: Stromsted says winning races are his ‘main target’ ahead of return to action in Imola
WIN YOUR HOME RACE ONCE OR MONACO GRAND PRIX THREE TIMES
“A tough one because both are insane to win
WIN THE INDY 500 OR THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS
I remember as a kid watching the 24 Hours of Le Mans
WINS FROM POLE OR WIN FROM LAST ON THE GRID
DRIVE ON A PERMANENT CIRCUIT OR A STREET TRACK
Bruno Michel’s Debrief: Up and running in 2025
Even though I am a very bad singer it's more fun to do karaoke than a dance off.”
WOULD YOU RATHER BE FRONT AT FASHION WEEK OR AT THE OSCARS
“Oscars because I feel like it's a really special evening.”
WOULD YOU RATHER WIN THE TITLE WITH NO WINS OR WIN MANY RACES BUT NOT WIN THE TITLE
Winning the title means more than winning just a race.”
Ugo Ugochukwu: My Ultimate Driver
OR GO IN A SUBMARINE AND DISCOVER A NEW UNDERWATER KINGDOM
but I would say fly to space and discover a new planet.”
EAT WITH A SPOON OR A FORK FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
I know I can't eat soup but I'll just have to live with it.”
COMMUNICATE TELEPATHIALLY OR KNOW EVERY SINGLE LANGUAGE ON THE PLANET
I think it would be very nice to know every single language
“My team is joking that I speak full French and that I just don't want to let them know
READ MORE: Would You Rather with Tim Tramnitz
DRIVE WITH WET TYRES IN THE DRY OR DRY TYRES IN THE WET
I've driven with wet tyres in the dry at Silverstone last year
TRAIN FOR A 100-METRE SPRINT OR A MARATHON
BE CHRONICALLY UNDER-DRESSED OR OVERDRESSED
DETROIT – “There’s truly nothing like reporting in your hometown.”
I’ve heard those words many times over the years
I’m thrilled to be back home in Metro Detroit
eager to chase my storytelling dreams in Chicago
joined incredible newsrooms and packed up more U-Hauls than I can count
life has come full circle—I’m back as a reporter for Local 4
the very station that first sparked my love for journalism
Kincannon’s journalism class at Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township
I discovered I had a knack for writing -- and I was hooked
I became editor-in-chief of my school’s newspaper and was honored as the 2014 Michigan High School Journalist of the Year by the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
where I joined the award-winning student newspaper as one of its youngest staffers
Interning at NBC Network and seeing one of my story pitches make it to NBC Nightly News
I took my first on-air job at the FOX affiliate in Champaign
Fun fact: I worked alongside fellow Local 4 reporter Jacqueline Francis
I joined the NBC affiliate in Indianapolis
and learned the true meaning of being a “Hoosier.”
I know this is exactly where I’m meant to be
My Ukrainian grandparents settled in Hamtramck as children
I’ve grown up hearing vivid memories from them about catching the train at Michigan Central Station and taking the streetcar to go dancing downtown
My dad still shares stories about shopping with my grandma at the former Hudson’s Department store and driving through Belle Isle on Sundays
My grandfather was a Hamtramck firefighter -- and he even played for the Detroit Lions in the 1940s! Local 4 actually featured him in 2014 as the oldest living Lions player at the time
My mom grew up nearby in Warren and proudly graduated from Wayne State University
and heart have always been part of my story
you’ll find me exploring Detroit neighborhoods with my fiancé
we actually met while I was covering my very first story in Indianapolis -- about dating during the quarantine
We discovered that we lived in the same apartment complex and had a mutual friend
we’re engaged and planning our wedding right here in Detroit
I can’t wait to share everything I love about Michigan with him
from cider mills and lake days to cheering on the Lions and Red Wings
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plans to transform 90 acres along Laurens Road in Greenville into a vibrant community hub called Bolden Street District
Plans for the redevelopment project were unveiled to the public on April 30
The Bolden Street District would stretch on the east side of the Laurens Road corridor from Haywood Road past Verdae Commons Drive
The district would border the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail and sit on the perimeter of the Verdae neighborhood
Several semi-occupied strip malls and other vacant lots along the commercial corridor would be redeveloped as part of the planned project
A groundbreaking for the Bolden Street District is expected to take place in mid-2026
said the project has been five years in the making
Original plans for the redevelopment project were revealed in 2022
community stakeholders and local business owners to redesign the new community district
“Bolden Street District represents our commitment to inclusive
smart growth and economic opportunity that aligns with Greenville’s priorities for the future,” Klausner said
“Our vision for this redevelopment is a new community node that transforms existing retail into a vibrant
and pedestrian-oriented destination that benefits the whole city.”
That portion of Laurens Road has seen increased vacancy rates and stagnant land values over the last several years. The city of Greenville established a tax increment financial district in 2024 to support future development projects along the corridor
Bolden Street District’s preliminary site plan breaks the redevelopment project into three neighborhoods
The Bolden Square neighborhood is planned on the eastern portion of the site next to Verdae Commons Drive
It will feature a public gathering space surrounded by retail
Two unnamed neighborhoods with mixed-use buildings and residences would comprise the remainder of the redevelopment site
A new roadway called Bolden Street would be built to stretch across the district
would be located across the Bolden Square District
“The GVL2040 Comprehensive Plan presented how the Greenville community wants and needs to grow
and it was clearly the guide for the livable
walkable mixed-use communities of the Bolden Street District,” said Greenville Mayor Knox White
the Bolden Street District would be one of the largest community nodes within Greenville
said the Bolden Street District is the next chapter in Greenville’s growth story
“It represents a cultural crossroads – a space where businesses
and visitors can come together in a sustainable
inclusive setting that enhances the fabric of the community while supporting Greenville’s broader vision for the future,” Wallin said
is a Greenville-based real estate development company and a subsidiary of Hollingsworth Funds
said Bolden Street District represents the kind of forward-thinking
community-centered development that aligns with the charitable foundation’s mission
and vibrant Greenville – one that creates lasting opportunity for all to advance and thrive,” Weeks said
For more information, visit boldenstreetdistrict.com
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the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history
when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended
there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth
the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager
“With this site and its sensitivity to the park and downtown
The county-owned property is more than 37 acres
equivalent in size to downtown Greenville’s core
and located within walking distance of Falls Park
and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
Its redevelopment is expected to be a billion-dollar
the redevelopment of a block of South Main Street across from the Peace Center
the mixed-use development at the corner of North Main and Washington streets
the master planned urban community on Verdae Boulevard and Laurens Road on land once owned by the late reclusive textile magnate John D
at 1,100 acres and $1.5 billion when completed
and we’ve got to make sure to get it right,” said Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven
County Square was not thought of as a part of Greenville’s downtown
But Falls Park opened in 2004 and Fluor Field two years later
planning started for the Swamp Rabbit Trail
a 22-mile multiuse trail that opened in 2009
Because the former mall that now houses county operations will be torn down
the developer and the county have a wonderful opportunity to design from the ground up
professor emeritus of city and regional planning at Clemson University and former member of the city’s planning commission and Design Review Board
“They have the opportunity to be creative and efficient
and make it an important part of Greenville
“Any time you double or triple the density of activities
it’s going to strain existing capacities,” he said
“They’ll have to have other ways to get there so you don’t have to get in a car
They’ll need to think carefully about the back streets
They need to make it attractive and feasible to walk with site lines and well-defined walking routes.”
who said the city hasn’t had discussions with the developer
said the city will be interested in how the development’s design will minimize impacts on traffic
The city will also look at other elements like parking
The development will likely require a zoning change
“There’s no opportunity to back-door anything.”
Kirven said County Square is more than an extension of downtown
“It’s a test bed to demonstrate how the future looks in an urban environment,” he said
“It’s a clean slate where we can design and create a smart urban environment for the future
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Nearly two decades after the idea for a Cancer Survivors Park grew from a high school senior project to beautify an area outside a local cancer treatment center
Greenville Cancer Survivors Park will hold its grand opening this weekend
A public ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m
“The Dedication to a Vision of Hope and Healing” will feature community leaders sharing the story about the creation of the park and plans for the Center for Hope & Healing
a space for community celebrations and survivorship programs
The ceremony will include recognition of the Greenville Health System
and other contributors who made the park possible
“The Garden Party,” will be held from 6 p.m
The fundraising soiree will feature music by Trey Francis
Guests at the party will be able to walk through the park and hear stories about the design and meaning
Tickets are $125 and are available at cancersurvivorspark.org/the-garden-party.php
Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance’s education programs
A free Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held at the park from 1 p.m
Activities include walking tours of the park
A survivors recognition ceremony and photo are set for 2:32 p.m
Registration is requested but not required
“We are excited to be celebrating a significant milestone — the transformation of a challenged piece of property into a beautiful park
We still have much to do as we transition from bricks and mortar to a focus on incorporating the creative features
and resources that are the essence of our vision — creating a space for hope and healing,” said Kay Roper
executive director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance
As the functions of parks grow more complex
public-private partnerships have increased as a funding source
Greenville’s Unity Park is an example of many of the current trends in building urban parks — a greater reliance on public-private partnerships
the conversion of postindustrial sites into green space
and construction of facilities that accommodate fluctuation in water levels to help water quality and flooding issues
“Parks are no longer simply places for recreation
That’s why public-private partnerships are so important,” said Catherine Nagel
“Really where public-private partnerships shine is that they bring in more resources and skills.”
While Greenville has been known for public-private partnerships for downtown development projects such as the Hyatt
Mayor Knox White said Unity Park is the city’s first example of a true public-private partnership on a park
The city has earmarked $20 million in hospitality tax revenue for the new park over 10 years and wants private partners to contribute another $20 million
Separate from the city’s fundraising efforts is one led by Community Journals’ chairman and co-founder Doug Greenlaw to raise money for a veterans memorial in the park
Greenlaw is a founder of the Upstate charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
“Public-private partnerships have become a critical funding tool in the toolbox,” said Kevin O’Hara
vice president of urban and government affairs for the National Recreation and Parks Association
public-private partnerships are good for parks.”
Chicago’s Millennium Park was a result of a public-private partnership
Mayor Richard Daley originally proposed construction of a parking garage with a landscaped greenroof on land that had been parkland
The original plan financing called for $120 million from parking revenue bonds and $30 million from private resources
plans for the park had changed drastically
A cycle center provides heated bicycle parking
There are outdoor art galleries and a promenade
and the Pritzker Pavilion that hosts the Grant Park Musical Festival
Underneath the park is a 4,000 space parking garage
the park was the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction
There’s a wide range of how park public-private partnerships are structured
“There’s a real range of public-private partnership models to consider,” she said
“The key is to fit the model to your community
Some cities have a strong base of philanthropic organizations
City Park would also mirror the trend in other cities where postindustrial sites are turned into parks and green space
those sites are on waterfronts and riverfronts
areas that some cities turned their backs on and became nasty places to which people didn’t want to go
a waterfront cargo yard was turned into one of New York’s signature parks
The city redirects real estate taxes from residential and commercial developments in the project zone
creating a self-sustaining revenue stream that is far less dependent on concessions and permits for special events than signature parks in other major cities
“Parks are helping to revitalize cities and put them on the map,” Nagel said
“It’s exciting that those projects are not just happening in the largest cities but in medium and small cities as well.”
we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff’s favorite new music
The playlist is a grab-bag of tracks: Its only guiding principle is that these are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend
Lauren Duffus: “Super”Avalon Emerson / Storm Queen: “On It Goes”Devstacks: “Wipe Ur Nose”Jorja Smith: “The Way I Love You”MSPaint: “Angel”Kassie Krut: “Hooh Beat (Panda Bear Remix)”Smerz: “Feisty”Marina Satti / Tso: “Pop (All the Voices in My Head)”Anysia Kym / Loraine James: “New Links”Mareux: “Laugh Now Cry Later”Sea Lemon: “Give In”Far Caspian: “First Day”
Governor Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 196
to increase penalties for crimes involving fentanyl and other deadly substances in West Virginia.
we’re sending a message to the drug pushers trying to poison our citizens: In West Virginia
you will be held accountable,” said Governor Morrisey
“Lauren’s Law will be instrumental in helping our state deal with the drug epidemic and takes direct aim at the drug dealers
I’m thankful to the Legislature for passing this bill and to Lauren’s parents
The legislation is named for Lauren Cole, a 26-year-old Morgantown resident and WVU graduate who died after ingesting drugs unknowingly laced with fentanyl. Governor Morrisey signed the bill into law at Lauren’s Wish
the organization started by Cole’s father after her death
Lauren’s law amends West Virginia criminal code to increase penalties for drug-related crimes
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(WGXA) — Dublin residents may have noticed heavy smoke in the area after a chemical fire spread quickly on Friday evening
Laurens County Fire Department Chief Joshua McCard told WGXA that a team responded to a call about heavy smoke at a farm on Gettys Road
"A farmer was burning trash and it got away from him," Chief McCard told WGXA News
have breaks around whatever you're burning."
A firebreak is a gap in vegetation or other flammable material-- even a dug-out trench can act as a barrier to slow or stop the progress of a bushfire or wildfire
crews learned that a farmer was burning chemical boxes on their property when the fire "got out of hand" and spread to the surrounding grass
Chief McCard says that the Georgia Forestry Commission helped to fight the flames
They created a barrier to stop the flames from spreading as they expect the fire to continue to burn for several hours
Frank and Judy Brooks drove up after spotting fire trucks headed to blaze
Frank said he wasn't surprised to learn someone a fire could spread the way it did on their neighbor's property
"It's happened to me before."
The Chief added that while the statewide summer burn ban does not apply to Laurens County, locals should be mindful of dry conditions and take the necessary precautions if they plan to burn anything.
Stick with WGXA as reporter Gloria Ruth Finney will have more on this story tonight at 11 PM on ABC16.
Gab & Juls react to Inter Miami's exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup in the semifinals vs. Vancouver Whitecaps.
The artist behind Jeter's custom cleats
The 13-year-old who died at a motorsport event in west Cork has been named locally
was competing in a hot-rod rally at the Cork Autograss Racing Club track when the crash happened on Sunday at about 3.30pm
A postmortem examination and technical examination are now being carried out in an attempt to establish the cause of the crash
It’s understood Ms O’Brien grew up in Castletownkenneigh and attended Coppeen National School before the family moved to Tarelton but she continued to go to primary school in Coppeen
where she was a popular first-year student
In a statement posted on its Facebook page
McEgan College said the devastating news reached the school yesterday afternoon
Lauren’s vivacious spirit and the ever-present twinkle in her eye will be fondly remembered forever by all at McEgan College
“She will be missed dearly by her classmates
friends and teachers and our entire school community.”
The school extended sympathy to her family and friends
The school was open on Monday afternoon for members of the school community to come in for support
Lauren was one of four junior drivers competing in a heat at the event when her one-litre-engined Nissan Micra hatchback went out of control as she approached a bend and hit a steel barrier
Safety marshals who were monitoring the competition raced to the scene of the crash and the emergency services were alerted including the Irish Community Air Ambulance from Rathcoole
Dr Jason Van Der Velde of West Cork Rapid Response
as well as a HSE paramedics team also attended but the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene
Her body was removed to Cork University Hospital where a postmortem was due to take place on Monday
Gardaí are also hoping that a technical examination of the modified hatchback by a Garda PSV inspector will establish if the car was suffering from any mechanical fault that might have led to the crash.
Gardaí preserved the scene of the crash on the specialist track to allow a forensic crash investigator to investigate the collision to see if they can establish what caused the collision.
Sinn Féin senator Nicole Ryan, from nearby Millstreet, extended her sympathies to the O’Brien family on the death of their daughter and said her thoughts were with her family.
“Lauren’s passion for motorsport and her bright spirit will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and all affected by this terrible loss,” she said,
Road Race Alliance of Ireland, which represents motorcyclists involved in road racing in the Republic, posted on social media that Lauren was a brave girl with a passion for racing.
“Her loss is unimaginable, and our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to her family, her friends, her fellow competitors and everyone who knew and loved her.
“When a tragedy like this happens, it ripples through every paddock, every track and every corner of the racing world. No matter what we all ride or drive, we all understand the love the risk and the heartbreak that comes with the sport.
“We send our love and strength to those mourning Lauren. May she rest in peace and forever race among the stars.”
It’s understood that there were several hundred spectators at the motorsport event and gardaí have begun taking statements from the organisers including the safety marshals who were on duty at the time.
Gardaí are also appealing for other witnesses to come forward and have asked anyone who was attending the event between 3pm and 4pm and may have camera footage to contact them.
Anyone who can assist gardaí with information or camera footage is asked to contact Bandon Garda station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Cork Autograss Racing Club was formed in 1998 by members of the west Cork Hot Rod Club and the club has raced since at the Castletownkenneigh track which they have developed.
The track, which is located about five kilometres northwest of the village of Enniskeane, underwent a major expansion in 2010 and is part of a sports complex shared with other sports.
Barry Roche is Southern Correspondent of The Irish Times
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Arizona’s Family got the full police reports from detectives working the case
the security cameras detectives tapped into to find a suspect and interviews with witnesses and friends
There’s in the documents was the first interview with Zion Teasley
where he slips up and identifies himself as the suspect
Investigators said she was attacked the day before
She is reported to have had defensive wounds
Days later, investigators released a clip of surveillance video showing a man running from the scene. DNA evidence led detectives to the then-22-year-old Teasley
an interview with Teasley just hours after his arrest is included
except a little bit more brown.” Teasley reportedly wrote a note to the officer that he was transgender to avoid saying it out loud
Police said Teasley told the interviewer he hoped Heike was OK and knew about her from the news
He went on to say that Heike had passed away and was attacked
it states Teasley claimed to not recall seeing Heike before her death was announced on the news
when the officer showed Teasley a picture of the suspect caught on surveillance video
I don’t know.” When the officer asked Teasley to be truthful
Just give up my life?” He also told the interviewer that it’s a death sentence
documents show Teasley said that he’s not the type of person to kill another person and that if he was going to do something like that
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BEAMSBEAMS is back doing Polo Ralph Lauren tees the "right" way
BEAMS and Polo Ralph Lauren have cooked up a fresh batch of Polo t-shirts stamped with the unmistakable pony logo on the right side of the chest
OG Polo fans may be scratching their heads right about now since the regular in-line tees flaunt the famed logo on the left. However, this "right" tee exists in the BEAMS' universe, where clothes and collabs aren't always normal (leather jackets for the feet
This isn't the first time BEAMS hit reverse on the timeless Polo tee, either. The pairing's Spring/Summer 2023 drop was the same deal with crisp shirts that looked wrong but felt right
Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyLike the SS23 drop, the current batch of Polo tops are designed with heavier cotton and an overall roomier fit, a look more genuine to those old-school Ralph Lauren tees (nostalgia is often on the menu for their collabs)
Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyThe rest of the collaborative collection includes socks with double pony action
and embroidered board shorts that are now longer and made of more planet-friendly nylon
the BEAMS x Polo Ralph Lauren arrives in timeless neutral colorways
Need I say more besides the when and where to cop? Well, the newest BEAMS x Polo Ralph Lauren collab collection drops on May 2 at BEAMS and BEAMS BOY.
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Over the last several years, Lauren Babic has been making a name for herself online and in the alt-metal scene, contributing to bands like Red Handed Denial, CrazyEightyEight, and SKYLIMIT, while gaining online traction with her heavy covers of pop songs. Now, the Toronto-born, Nashville-based vocalist has stepped out on her own with her debut solo EP, Too Much and Never Enough
Metal Insider caught up with Babic to discuss her debut solo effort.
I think there was a big self love and acceptance piece that needed to happen in my brain
Being in bands for so long… I never saw myself as being viable to stand on my own as an artist under my own name
But after the outpouring of support from fans and especially my peers… they were all like “why haven’t you done this already?” haha
It really gave me the push to accept that I can do this
really focussing on the vocal melodies and production
I’ve come from very guitar centric bands where the vocals had to fit on top of an instrumental that was written
Having the flexibility of making sure my voice was in its sweet spot before committing to the instrumentation was really key to allowing my voice to shine
I think it gave me a huge appreciation for other genres
Metal can be a very protective and gatekeepy niche of the music world
Studying the songwriting aspect of pop was so important to songs like Sanctuary and Breathe You In
I was so used to writing my vocals and melodies myself
So I found this new appreciation and importance of collaboration
Evan Mckeever was my cowriter on the vocals (he also co-wrote with me on Sanctuary)
Bouncing ideas off of someone often times result in something better
I wanted it to be a fun and fierce type song
and Evan really helped achieve that lyrically
It took me a few months to wrap my head around how I was going to record vocals for Sanctuary
I think everyone is so used to me going 3000% in my belted grit singing range
so my choice to sing the chorus in more of a sultry pretty way took some time to convince myself that it sounded good haha
I’m already working on an album worth of songs
and I will be playing some test shows in select US cities in the fall
i’m also working on reimagining my pop EP Silence Is The Only Sound into metal versions so that they will make sense to play live
I hope you enjoy the EP if you get around to checking it out
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The 34th Street Wall in Gainesville has long served as a community canvas for visual expression
often a place to celebrate a University of Florida graduate
a small section became a platform for advocacy and awareness
a nonprofit whose mission is to educate adults and children on how to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal
was in town Tuesday for part of the organization's 10th annual "Walk in My Shoes" campaign
Book and others annually walk 1,500 miles across Florida — from Key West to the Panhandle — during April to raise awareness for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month
As part of her stop in Gainesville, Book and her team, with a big assist from local artist Ari Uberti
decided to paint a message of hope and healing on the city's community bulletin board
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"It's something we hope lives here for a little bit
While we know that it could go away tomorrow
The mural depicts three friendship bracelets with the message "In My Healing Era" — a nod to singer Taylor Swift's recently completed Eras Tour
said Lauren's Kids has spearheaded an initiative sparked by an idea from one of her 8-year-old daughters
who decided to make friendship bracelets for friends who were having a hard time in school and in preparation for Swift's tour stop in Miami
'Why don't we make bracelets for all of the kids that are hurting?'" Book said
but once you become a thriving survivor it's very beautiful and very special
"This is something that people can look at
people can be in their healing era and understand that that's a piece of what they are — it's not all of what they are and that together and with community and with professionals
Book and others set off on a six-mile walk from the Gainesville Child Advocacy Center on East University Avenue to UF's Cultural Plaza just a short walk from the display on the 34th Street Wall
"One of the reasons I do what I do every day is to put a face on an issue to show survivors that there is another side and to remind people that
but we can get to the other side and we can prevent these things from happening
and that's what this month and this walk have always been about," Book said
For more information, visit laurenskids.org
The University community mourns the loss of Lauren Blackburn
who died last week at Lake Carnegie at the age of 23
Blackburn was an English major and creative writing minor from Corydon
where he graduated from Corydon Central High School and was a National Merit Scholar and Gates Scholar.
he was a recipient of the Sam Hutton Fund for the Arts
travel and independent research in the Lewis Center for the Arts
was involved in the Korean Literature Club and Korean Student Association
and wrote for The Daily Princetonian.
Surviving family members include parents Soonhee and Martin Blackburn
A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 215 W. Chestnut St. in Corydon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the church. Gifts in Blackburn’s memory may be made to the International Bipolar Foundation
The University has extended condolences to the Blackburn family, and in a message posted on the University’s Campus Life website
the family expressed their “profound gratitude” for the “outpouring of love
prayers and well wishes” they had received from the Princeton community
the University hosted an opportunity on campus for students to gather
(WGXA) — The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is asking the community to be on the lookout for a missing teenage girl
In a Facebook post
LCSO says 17-year-old Kiara Adams was last seen on April 25 near Country Club Road in Dublin wearing a graphic t-shirt and black shorts
She is about five feet six inches tall and 185 pounds
Anyone who knows her location should contact 911 or the LCSO Criminal Investigation Division at 478-272-1522
Stick with WGXA as we learn more and update this story
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(FOX Carolina) - The Laurens Police Department announced one of their employees has died
The police department posted a statement online:
It is with a heavy heart that the City of Laurens and the Laurens Police Department mourn the loss of Angie C
Angie Wallace had served the Laurens Police Department since 2017
The funeral home said Wallace died on Saturday
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PC freshman Ladson Porter is making waves with his innovative solution to a pressing community issue
As the winner of the 2025 Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship Competition
Porter’s vision for a Mobile Market is set to address food insecurity in Laurens County
Porter witnessed the toll limited access to fresh food takes on communities
“That experience left a lasting impact on my family and me,” he said
he seized the opportunity presented by the Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship
an initiative that awards students with scholarships for proposing impactful solutions to local challenges
Porter’s Mobile Market—a mobile grocery unit delivering affordable
fresh produce to areas lacking transportation—stood out for its creativity and potential to uplift low-income communities
I knew this was my chance to make a difference on a larger scale,” Porter said
His proposal outlined a practical plan to bridge the gap between food deserts and access to nutrition
Porter has already begun collaborating with Wholespire Laurens County to bring his vision to life
Porter’s journey to PC was driven by its tight-knit community
Initially torn between PC and USC Honors College
“I could instantly tell that when you’re at PC
you’re treated like family,” Porter said
The strong bonds between students and faculty sealed his decision
providing an environment where he could thrive and pursue his passion for service
The Mobile Market is more than a project for Porter; it’s a personal mission rooted in his commitment to helping underserved communities
his initiative promises to deliver not just food but hope
His work exemplifies the spirit of the Service Entrepreneurship Competition
which empowers students to create sustainable change
his dedication and innovative thinking continue to inspire
(0:57)Gab & Juls preview the Champions semifinal second leg between PSG and Arsenal
Dembélé, whose fourth-minute goal settled the first leg in north London in PSG's favour, was replaced by Bradley Barcola on 70 minutes after sitting down and clutching the back of his leg
The France international went straight to the changing room and underwent scans on his hamstring that revealed the injury is not too serious
PSG have confirmed he suffered a hamstring strain and that his "condition is progressing well," with further assessments to be conducted in the coming days
Ousmane Dembélé has been in inspired form for Paris Saint-Germain this season. Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty ImagesSources said that Dembélé is going through his rehabilitation process with the medical staff and there is optimism that he will be ready for the second leg in Paris on Wednesday
PSG head coach Luis Enrique confirmed on Friday that Dembélé will miss their Ligue 1 trip to Strasbourg with the injury
that's for sure," Luis Enrique told reporters
while also declining to confirm if he will rotate his squad with the Ligue 1 title already in the bag
"We're going to do what we've been doing up to now
"The most important thing is that every minute spent wearing the PSG jersey is useful for matches in other competitions."
PSG lost their chance to go an entire league season unbeaten when they suffered a 3-1 defeat by Nice last weekend
Luis Enrique's side can still finish the season unbeaten on the road but the Spaniard has no interest in that record as they prepare to face Arsenal in midweek and Reims in the French Cup final later this month
"It's a match we're preparing for in the Champions League, in the Coupe de France
"It would be great to win the match in Strasbourg
but the motivation is to prepare for the Champions League match
Information from Reuters contributed to this report
Teen Mom's Javi Marroquin—who shares son Lincoln
with ex Kailyn Lowry—married Lauren Comeau at Florida beach wedding on April 24
Javi Marroquin is embarking on the next chapter
The Teem Mom alum tied the knot with Lauren Comeau at an intimate ceremony on Florida's Vero Beach April 24
As seen in photos posted on Instagram, the nuptials was attended by Javi's 11-year-old son Lincoln—who he shares with ex-wife Kailyn Lowry—as well as his two kids with Lauren: son Eli
our kids & pastor were there," Lauren wrote on Instagram Stories April 28
"We have a reception planned for this summer with family and friends
They were fully supportive of this & Jav's mom has got to experience his firsts already so there was no issues
We wanted it to be something special for the boys
and for my dad to walk me down the aisle."
According to Lauren, who got engaged to Javi in 2019 and 2023 while dating on-and-off
the couple never intended for their nuptials to take place in April
a Florida-based photographer she always wanted to work with
had a "last minute" availability during the family's annual vacation to the Sunshine State
"The trip with my dad was planned before the wedding," Lauren explained
the mom of three wore an off-shoulder gown she purchased at a bridal boutique in Portland
while Javi and their sons donned matching black suits
their daughter rocked a light-colored dress featuring a tulle skirt
Lauren plans to re-wear her wedding gown at the reception later this year
as well as "something lighter & easier to dance in."
"It was an incredible night," she added in the comments section of an Instagram post
The Fantastic Four actor tied the knot with the actress during an intimate beachside ceremony
“Mr & Mrs Gruffudd,” the newlyweds captioned their joint Instagram post April 26
alongside a montage of their romantic nuptials
Jalen Hurts & Bryonna "Bry" Burrows
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback married the tech executive in early 2025
with Jalen sharing in his April cover story with Men’s Health
Amid his 21-year prison sentence, the Tiger King star (real name Joseph Maldonado) married his fellow inmate
who changed his moniker to Jorge Flores Maldonado
The Twilight alum said yes to loving the screenwriter for a thousand years at an April 20 wedding ceremony held at Los Angeles' Casita Del Campo Mexican restaurant
The Big Brother star wed his longtime love in a New York City ceremony April 19
One month after sharing her breast cancer diagnosis, the Bachelor Nation star announced she and the comedian got hitched at a backyard ceremony in New York
Joan Rivers' daughter officially tied the knot with the Los Angeles-based attorney in a Wyomming ceremony in March
just months after the couple's house burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires
“We were going to cancel,” Melissa—who got engaged to Steve in November 2023—told People in an article published March 20
like ‘I just can’t do this.’ And that’s when my friends stepped in and said
‘We are doing this’ because a number of people who are coming lost their homes too
‘Thank God we have this to look forward to.’”
as the television host described their special day as "perfect."
On March 19, the Lovecraft Country alum confirmed he married the Think Like a Man actress after nearly two years of dating
"We finally got to do it," he said on the Sherri
The Leftovers alum tied the knot with the the Gilded Age actress in Tulum
In March, the Traitors star shared that she and the comedian got married in a private Las Vegas ceremony earlier in the year
"It was the best," Gabby told Cosmopolitan in an interview published March 5
it was giving Bachelor because there were roses everywhere
I never envisioned my wedding as a kid or anything
but that's part of what made this feel so right
The Nobody Wants This star tied the knot with the Detention actor at a Los Angeles courthouse on Feb
In tow were the couple's baby girl Ellis
While accepting the 2025 Grammy award for Best Rock Song
the "Broken Man" singer (real name Annie Clark) revealed she got hitched
adding that "this record was obviously a labor of love."
Maisel actor and the Broadway star tied the knot at a New York ceremony in January
according to theater publicist Chelsea Nachman
The Olympic swimmer married the pastor at a ceremony in Perth, Australia, on Jan. 10. "The day was everything we dreamed it would be—overflowing with love, joy, and the tangible presence of God," she wrote on Instagram
"It felt like heaven touched earth."
The former School of Rock costars—who met as kids on the Jack Black movie
before reconnecting as adults pursuing careers outside of acting—tied the knot at a Jan
Kaley Cuoco officiated her sister's New Year's Eve wedding at the Cathedral of St
the Big Bang Theory alum and fiancé Tom Pelphrey's daughter Matilda served as a flower girl
Lauren’s Lap, a festival and race hosted by the Lauren McCluskey Foundation
The race has expanded for its third year with the addition of the festival that aims to further engage the community participating in the 1K
Attendees can expect family-friendly activities
guest speakers and food and drink vendors throughout the day
Register in advance to save your spot to get family photos with University of Utah mascot
Lauren’s Lap is designed to bring together students
community members and their family and friends to raise awareness and support for victims of relationship violence and stalking while also promoting a culture of respect
The event promotes healthy relationships and campus safety in honor of Lauren McCluskey
Race check-in and opening announcements begin at 9 a.m
at the McCarthey Family Track & Field Complex on (South Wasatch Dr.
UT 84112) with the 10K and 5K beginning an hour later
and the 1K race staggered 15 minutes thereafter
Participants may walk or run the fast, flat course that intersects the Wasatch Mountains and U landmarks. Individuals and teams of family, friends, co-workers and more are welcome. Show your support for campus safety by registering here
Race presenters include the Lauren McCluskey Foundation
playKompany: Kane's suspension won't stop him travelling to Leipzig (0:44)Vincent Kompnay speaks about Harry Kane missing Bayern Munich's potential title winning game vs
Dier is set to sign a three-year deal at the Ligue 1 side. The 31-year-old joined Bayern on an initial loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur in January 2024
before his move was subsequently made permanent
Sources have told ESPN that Bayern wanted to keep the the defender
who arrived in Bavaria eighteen months ago
but Dier has decided to accept Monaco's offer
Eric Dier is on the verge of a move to Ligue 1 club Monaco. Kevin Voigt/Getty ImagesMonaco, who are in the race for the Champions League places in Ligue 1, are looking to add experience and leadership to their squad after missing out on signing Jordan Henderson in January
Dier's versatility -- he can also play as a defensive midfielder -- was also a key factor in Monaco's decision to pursue his signature
The former England international was convinced by the project presented to him by Monaco's sporting director Thiago Scuro
Dier has made 25 appearances for Bayern this season and could earn a Bundesliga winner's medal if Vincent Kompany's side can get the better of RB Leipzig on Saturday
If Bayern clinch the title, Dier and teammate Harry Kane would lift the first major trophy of their respective careers.