Whisperpop: why stars are choosing breathy intensity over vocal paint-stripping
MusicThe idea of good singing has gone from Céline-style belting to Selena-esque hushed tones. We explore the muted sounds of the mainstream Singing. It’s nice to listen to, isn’t it? But since modern TV talent shows shrieked their way into view at the turn of the millennium, the message to audiences has been clear: if your vocal runs won’t make Nicole Scherzinger punch the air, or if your ability to sing eight notes where one would suffice can’t prompt a wink of approval from Simon Cowell, your journey ends here.
Who is Tom Emmer, the Republican nominee for speaker of the House from Minnesota who pulled out hour
Gridiron Football achieved two firsts in Arizona during the past weekend: first, a coaches conference and showcase only for females flag football; and second, a youth football competition for flag and 7v7 teams. Among the noteworthy figures that joined them were Trey McBride, starting tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, Lyndsey Fry, who won a…
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Why Mumsnet and social media are important new forums for feminism
WomenMuch has recently been written about young, media-savvy, 'fourth-wave' feminism. But there's a quieter, wider revolution bubbling up beneath, and it's led by mothersWhere should a 20-something feminist go when faced with a online barrage of rape and death threats? Unsurprisingly, Laura Bates turned to an anonymous talkboard to ask for help soon after she founded the Everyday Sexism Project 18 months ago. Less predictably, perhaps, the childless campaigner chose to do so on parenting website Mumsnet.
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Yoko Ono hated nude Lennon photo
Yoko Ono has admitted she doesn't like the infamous nude photo taken of her and her late husband John Lennon. "To be honest it wasn't that comfortable being naked, we could have done it better with the right kind of lighting," Yoko tells Orange Playlist. "We could have made ourselves look better. I was four months pregnant at the time the picture was taken, but no one knew that, that was our little secret"