Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mardi 25 août 2020
California Is Facing Another Wave of Devastating Wildfires - Here's How You Can Help
In the span of a week, California has been ravaged by three major fire complexes - groups of fires caused by lightning - scattered across the state's northern and central regions. Critical wildfire zones include the LNU Lightning Complex in the northeast Bay Area, the SCU Lightning Complex in the eastern and southeastern Bay Area, and the CZU Lightning Complex in the western and southern Bay Area. The SCU Lightning Complex and LNU Lightning Complex are among the three largest wildfires in California's recorded history. Since the lightning siege first began on Aug. 15, there have been nearly 12,000 lightning strikes that have sparked over 615 new wildfires, which have scorched over 1.3 million acres of land combined - including vital crops and farmland - according to Cal Fire officials.
In total, the fires have wreaked havoc on the equivalent of five New York Cities in land acreage and have taken the lives of at least five people. In the midst of a heatwave, California's unforeseen dry lightning spells now threaten more than 10 million people across the state who are under red-flag warnings brought on by a combination of "warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger," according to the National Weather Service. Even as thousands of firefighters put themselves on the frontlines to battle the raging flames, thousands continue to be displaced from their homes. Read on to find out what you can do right now to support victims of the California wildfires.
Prevent Face Mask Cross-Contamination With These 10 Easy-to-Use Cases
Every time I leave the house, I wear a face mask. The more I wear one, the more I realize what I need to make my daily routine easier. While I've found a few choices that I love, there was one thing I was missing: proper storage for it. In between store visits or getting in my car, I sometimes take off my mask and then realize I'm not sure where to put it. Not only do I want to keep it clean, but I also don't want to cross-contaminate with my pocket or inside my purse.
For the last few months, I've been solving this problem with plastic baggies, which seems wasteful. I went on a journey to find a face mask case, and it turns out, I wasn't alone - there is a large selection to shop. To help you find the best one for your needs, I curated a list of the most useful choices I found ahead. Keep reading to shop these top picks.
lundi 24 août 2020
So, Exactly Which Villains Is Bruce Wayne Dealing With in The Batman?
The trailer for The Batman has us super intrigued for the latest iteration of the iconic superhero, and we're just as excited to see who the villains are. In all the marketing so far, the primary villains appear to be the Riddler and the Penguin, two of Batman's most famous foes in the comics - and ones who haven't reached oversaturation in the movies yet. Young versions of the characters appeared in the TV series Gotham, which centered on the backstory of Gotham City when Bruce Wayne was just a child, but they haven't appeared in feature films in years: the Penguin's last appearance was in 1992's Batman Returns, and the Riddler's came in 1995's Batman Forever.
On top of that, there's also Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, who can be either friend or foe to Batman depending on the story. In the glimpses we see of her in the first trailer, she seems to be more mercenary than evil, sneaking into a crime scene just to crack a safe.
There's one other moment worth noting that seems to tease the arrival of another villain: Batman facing off against a mob that appears to be wearing white clown makeup. Does this hint the Joker is already active in this version of Gotham? Currently, the Joker is not slated to appear in the movie, although he certainly could be a well-kept secret role. It's already been confirmed that neither current versions of the Joker - Joaquin Phoenix's from Joker or Jared Leto's from Suicide Squad - is connected to this Batman universe, but that doesn't mean he couldn't be re-introduced. The Batman is intended to set up a full trilogy of new movies (plus a spinoff HBO Max series!), so it certainly seems likely that Batman's most famous foe will arrive at some point; it's just a matter of when. For now, keep reading for a first peek at the confirmed villains in The Batman and what we've learned about them so far.
The Batman Trailer Has Us Thinking It Might Wind Up With an R Rating
One of the biggest trailers out of DC's FanDome event is the first look at The Batman, a new Batman adaptation starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman. While most superhero movies aim for a PG-13 rating to get the broadest audience possible, we're wondering what The Batman will be rated. If it's as intense as the trailer suggests, it could be headed for Gotham's first R rating.
Like most films, The Batman won't get an official rating from the MPAA until much closer to its release date, which is still more than a year away. It's the vibe of the trailer, though, that has us all wondering: the footage released at DC FanDome features violent action sequences and a dark, gritty, gloomy mood, appearing to be an even darker take than the seminal The Dark Knight trilogy.
Director Matt Reeves also revealed his influences for the movie at the FanDome event, and, as ComicBook reported, those influences are all notable, R-rated crime thrillers. "It's like a classic noir, and this series of murders that Batman investigates is very much in that mode. So Chinatown was a really big one... the gritty, flawed humanity of it... The Batman was very inspired by those kinds of movies, by French Connection, and other sorts of cop movies like that. I would say even a movie like Taxi Driver, the description of a place, and very much getting inside of somebody's head. I guess a lot of '70s, sort of street-grounded stories."
If The Batman does wind up with an R rating, it would be the first Batman movie to land that adults-only rating. The two most recent iterations of the character - Ben Affleck's version in the DCEU films and Christian Bale's The Dark Knight trilogy - had PG-13 ratings, despite their dark content, continuing on the long-standing tradition of PG-13 Batman films dating all the way back to the Michael Keaton era in the late '80s and early '90s. It wouldn't, however, be the first R-rated superhero flick: on the Marvel side of things, Deadpool (and its sequel) and Logan both had R ratings, and just earlier this year, DC had its own with Birds of Prey. Regardless of its official rating, it seems pretty certain that The Batman will be taking the "dark" in "Dark Knight" very seriously.
The Vow: Here Are the Celebrities Known For Being Involved With NXIVM
HBO's new documentary The Vow is a true crime project at its core, taking on the chilling scandals of the NXIVM organization. Because the group looked to recruiting wealthy women, the sex cult and pyramid scheme underlying the self-help dogma of NXIVM also intersected with celebrity culture. Yes, cofounder Keith Raniere was at the center of it all, and he had a reputation for coercing women into sleeping with him and performing free labor for the organization. But Raniere's second hand was none other than Allison Mack, who's best known for her decade-long run on Smallville as Chloe Sullivan. And Mack certainly wasn't the only Hollywood star tied to NXIVM. Ahead, we've compiled a list of the celebrities with links to the infamous cult.
The Most Relatable Part of Lucifer Are the Characters' Reactions - and We've Got the GIFs
Clearly there's no one more mature on Lucifer than Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) - just kidding. While Lucifer may have his serious moments (particularly when it comes to the ones he loves), the best part of the show is his many, many GIF-worthy reactions and quotes. And he's not the only one who's gotten in on the fun; everyone from the stern detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) to Lucifer's older brother Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) has had their fair share of moments. Granted, the others' reactions are likely in response to something Lucifer's said or done. Ahead of the fifth season premiere on Netflix on Aug. 21, take a stroll down memory lane with 25 of Lucifer's most relatable GIFs.
The Batman Trailer Features a New Twist on an Iconic Nirvana Song
Did you recognize the song that plays in The Batman trailer? The buzzy first look at Robert Pattinson's version of the iconic superhero is set to a particularly epic, surprisingly dark remix of a song you've definitely heard before.
The song playing in the trailer is a version of Nirvana's "Something in the Way," but it's not quite the track you're probably used to hearing. Originally, "Something in the Way" was the last song on the band's breakout album Nevermind in 1991, and while it never became a gigantic hit single, it's had a long life and a fair bit of popularity over the past 30 years. In its original form, it's a softer, more stripped-down song, featuring acoustic guitar and even a bit of cello.
For The Batman trailer, however, it's presumably the film's composer Michael Giacchino - who's worked on several of your favorite sci-fi franchises, including the most recent Spider-Man and Star Trek series - who tweaks and rearranges the classic song to better suit as an introduction to this particularly dark and corrupt Gotham. This version of the song is epic, with big orchestral swells and heavy, thudding percussion, matching the dark and sinister vibe of the first glimpse of this Batman.
The song itself is pretty bleak on its own, painting a picture of brutal struggles to survive. "Underneath the bridge / The tarp has sprung a leak / And the animals I've trapped / Have all become my pets / And I'm living off of grass," the main verse goes. The choice of song seems to highlight that this is more of a Dark Knight version of Gotham and Bruce Wayne than a colorful, goofy version of the character, focused less on how Bruce Wayne becomes Batman and more on how an experienced, cynical Batman goes up against corruption in his city, even when it's feeling futile. Check out the full trailer above to get the full effect of this eerie music choice, then listen to the original Nirvana version in the video below.
Tom Ellis Is So Devilishly Handsome, It Would Be a Sin Not to Check Out These 52 Photos
I know that we all watch Lucifer for the plot, but let's be real, the gorgeous cast definitely plays a part in it. If leading man Tom Ellis wasn't able to pull off the Devil's charm with such aplomb, we wouldn't be able to buy into the show, right? Thankfully, Tom not only perfects that certain je ne sais quoi only Lucifer Morningstar could possess, but he also humanizes the fictional angel, making him relatable and endearing in a way that real-life "bad boys" could never.
In celebration of Netflix dropping the first half of Lucifer's fifth season - in which we got a double helping of Tom thanks to him bringing Lucifer's twin brother Micheal on the scene - let's appreciate the glory that is our wicked star by perusing some of his best pictures! He's basically like a gift from above. (Oops, is it too soon for those jokes, Chloe fans?)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 Is Hitting Netflix in September! See More Kids' Movies Added in 2020
Although there are plenty of amazing movies for kids on Netflix already, each month we look forward to the fresh titles that will be added to the service - whether they are brand new or make us feel all of the nostalgia. In 2020, Netflix started us off with a nostalgic batch of family movies and a few new hits, and we can't wait to see what else is in store.
Read ahead to see which movies will be added to Netflix for kids and families in May, and bookmark this page to see what'll be new each month! (And if Disney is your jam, see which Disney movies are still on Netflix before they make the switch over to Disney+.)
Related: 7 Family Movies Still Coming Out in 2020 That Your Kids Will Want to See
Lovecraft Country: The Revolutionary History of Gil Scott-Heron's "Whitey on the Moon"
Episode two of HBO's Lovecraft Country features Gil Scott-Heron's "Whitey on the Moon" - in fact, the episode itself is titled "Whitey's on the Moon." While Lovecraft Country takes place in the '50s, Scott-Heron's spoken word poem (and jazz song) first came out in 1970, right after the moon landing. Given that the series is a blend of sci-fi monsters and the horrors of Jim Crow segregation, the song choice certainly still makes sense. But what exactly is the history behind the song, and why was Scott-Heron so indignant about "Whitey on the Moon?" Let's take a look at the song and how it fits into America's social context during this turbulent era.
Scott-Heron released his debut album, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, in 1970. Perhaps the most well-known track from the record is "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." On side two, Scott-Heron also made waves with "Whitey on the Moon." For this song, Scott-Heron said on tape that he was inspired by "Whiteys on the Moon." But really, he was also inspired by Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver, who called the moon landing a "flying circus" that distracted Americans from problems at home. As the story goes, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin infamously set foot on the moon in July 1969. Their landing was celebrated as a win for America in the space race as well as a global technological achievement. However, systemic racism and economic injustice still wreaked havoc even as segregation formally ended. The Apollo Program cost $25.4 billion, which is $180 billion today. In the background of the space race, there were protests against the Vietnam War as well as those for labor, women's rights, and Black liberation.
Like many in the black press, Scott-Heron critiqued how America could justify using taxpayer money on the Apollo Program while widespread poverty persisted in the country. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the Black poverty rate was 33.5 percent in 1968, and Black Americans were three times more likely to be living in poverty than whites. Martin Luther King Jr. himself spoke on this issue in 1966, predicting that, "in a few years we can be assured that we will set a man on the moon and with an adequate telescope he will be able to see the slums on Earth with their intensified congestion, decay, and turbulence."
Throughout the song, Scott-Heron speaks of being unable to pay doctor bills and struggling to meet rent even though "Whitey's on the moon." That phrase, in fact, is reiterated almost every other line as a refrain. The song emphasizes the lack of affordable healthcare and housing even though white men have made it to the moon. The message of the piece is rather straightforward but certainly still holds relevance today.
Read the full lyrics below:
A rat done bit my sister Nell.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Her face and arms began to swell.
(and Whitey's on the moon)
I can't pay no doctor bill.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
Ten years from now I'll be payin' still.
(while Whitey's on the moon)
The man jus' upped my rent las' night.
('cause Whitey's on the moon)
No hot water, no toilets, no lights.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
I wonder why he's uppi' me?
('cause Whitey's on the moon?)
I was already payin' 'im fifty a week.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Taxes takin' my whole damn check,
Junkies makin' me a nervous wreck,
The price of food is goin' up,
An' as if all that sh*t wasn't enough
A rat done bit my sister Nell.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Her face an' arm began to swell.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
Was all that money I made las' year
(for Whitey on the moon?)
How come there ain't no money here?
(Hm! Whitey's on the moon)
Y'know I jus' 'bout had my fill
(of Whitey on the moon)
I think I'll sen' these doctor bills,
Airmail special
(to Whitey on the moon)
Lovecraft Country: The Revolutionary History of Gil Scott-Heron's "Whitey on the Moon"
Episode two of HBO's Lovecraft Country features Gil Scott-Heron's "Whitey on the Moon" - in fact, the episode itself is titled "Whitey's on the Moon." While Lovecraft Country takes place in the '50s, Scott-Heron's spoken word poem (and jazz song) first came out in 1970, right after the moon landing. Given that the series is a blend of sci-fi monsters and the horrors of Jim Crow segregation, the song choice certainly still makes sense. But what exactly is the history behind the song, and why was Scott-Heron so indignant about "Whitey on the Moon?" Let's take a look at the song and how it fits into America's social context during this turbulent era.
Scott-Heron released his debut album, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, in 1970. Perhaps the most well-known track from the record is "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." On side two, Scott-Heron also made waves with "Whitey on the Moon." For this song, Scott-Heron said on tape that he was inspired by "Whiteys on the Moon." But really, he was also inspired by Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver, who called the moon landing a "flying circus" that distracted Americans from problems at home. As the story goes, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin infamously set foot on the moon in July 1969. Their landing was celebrated as a win for America in the space race as well as a global technological achievement. However, systemic racism and economic injustice still wreaked havoc even as segregation formally ended. The Apollo Program cost $25.4 billion, which is $180 billion today. In the background of the space race, there were protests against the Vietnam War as well as those for labor, women's rights, and Black liberation.
Like many in the black press, Scott-Heron critiqued how America could justify using taxpayer money on the Apollo Program while widespread poverty persisted in the country. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the Black poverty rate was 33.5 percent in 1968, and Black Americans were three times more likely to be living in poverty than whites. Martin Luther King Jr. himself spoke on this issue in 1966, predicting that, "in a few years we can be assured that we will set a man on the moon and with an adequate telescope he will be able to see the slums on Earth with their intensified congestion, decay, and turbulence."
Throughout the song, Scott-Heron speaks of being unable to pay doctor bills and struggling to meet rent even though "Whitey's on the moon." That phrase, in fact, is reiterated almost every other line as a refrain. The song emphasizes the lack of affordable healthcare and housing even though white men have made it to the moon. The message of the piece is rather straightforward but certainly still holds relevance today.
Read the full lyrics below:
A rat done bit my sister Nell.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Her face and arms began to swell.
(and Whitey's on the moon)
I can't pay no doctor bill.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
Ten years from now I'll be payin' still.
(while Whitey's on the moon)
The man jus' upped my rent las' night.
('cause Whitey's on the moon)
No hot water, no toilets, no lights.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
I wonder why he's uppi' me?
('cause Whitey's on the moon?)
I was already payin' 'im fifty a week.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Taxes takin' my whole damn check,
Junkies makin' me a nervous wreck,
The price of food is goin' up,
An' as if all that sh*t wasn't enough
A rat done bit my sister Nell.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Her face an' arm began to swell.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
Was all that money I made las' year
(for Whitey on the moon?)
How come there ain't no money here?
(Hm! Whitey's on the moon)
Y'know I jus' 'bout had my fill
(of Whitey on the moon)
I think I'll sen' these doctor bills,
Airmail special
(to Whitey on the moon)
Yes, That's Colin Farrell in the Trailer For The Batman, and No, We Didn't Recognize Him Either
The most shocking visuals in the first trailer for The Batman aren't of Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne or Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman - they're of Colin Farrell as the Penguin. Farrell's version of the classic Batman villain only appears very briefly in the trailer, and when he does, Farrell's basically unrecognizable.
In a quick shot that passes so fast you could blink and miss him, Farrell's Penguin appears with rain streaming down his face, which is almost entirely altered through a heavy layer of prosthetic makeup. The prosthetics make him look older, heavier, and rounder, not to mention giving him a balding look and almost completely obscuring his real features - he basically looks like a totally different person!
Farrell hasn't commented on his physical transformation, but he has revealed his early thoughts on the script. "I have been watching the Batman films with my kids, but this script is something that feels incredibly original," he told SFX magazine, according to Metro. "It leans into it but it doesn't borrow; it's born of the mythology of that character, Bruce Wayne, Batman and Gotham. But it feels like a treatment and a version that I hadn't seen before." Farrell added: "Matt Reeves has done an incredible job of keeping it familiar and at the same time unique and new. It's really exciting to be a part of it."
Watch the first trailer for The Batman below - you can spot Farrell at around the 1:18 mark. We can't wait to see more of his take on this iconic comics villain when the movie arrives (hopefully) in the fall of 2021!
Calling All Dancing Queens! This 25-Minute Mamma Mia HIIT Workout Is an Absolute Party
I already dance around to the Mamma Mia! soundtrack on a weekly basis, so I might as well get an official workout of it. Thankfully, fitness YouTuber Emily Thorne (AKA emkfit) has created a dance party routine that fulfills my HIIT dreams and more. She released a video earlier this month that's set to the greatest hits from the ABBA-inspired movie - including "Dancing Queen," of course.
The 25-minute high-intensity workout starts out with a warmup to "Lay All Your Love on Me" and transitions into tracks like "Gimme Gimme" and "Take a Chance on Me." She incorporates plenty of lower-body movements, like squats and lunges, and pairs them with arm exercises that are equal parts fun and exhausting. Seems like exactly what we'd need before partying the night away at The Villa Donna. Check out the energizing workout above, and let it motivate you into moving and grooving until the third movie hits theaters.
Calling All Dancing Queens! This 25-Minute Mamma Mia HIIT Workout Is an Absolute Party
I already dance around to the Mamma Mia! soundtrack on a weekly basis, so I might as well get an official workout of it. Thankfully, fitness YouTuber Emily Thorne (AKA emkfit) has created a dance party routine that fulfills my HIIT dreams and more. She released a video earlier this month that's set to the greatest hits from the ABBA-inspired movie - including "Dancing Queen," of course.
The 25-minute high-intensity workout starts out with a warmup to "Lay All Your Love on Me" and transitions into tracks like "Gimme Gimme" and "Take a Chance on Me." She incorporates plenty of lower-body movements, like squats and lunges, and pairs them with arm exercises that are equal parts fun and exhausting. Seems like exactly what we'd need before partying the night away at The Villa Donna. Check out the energizing workout above, and let it motivate you into moving and grooving until the third movie hits theaters.
The Lost Husband Is a Surprise Hit on Netflix - Does That Mean We're Getting a Sequel?
A few months ago, most of us had never heard of The Lost Husband, and now we're all wondering if there will be a sequel! It's all part of the romantic drama's unexpected arc from tiny unknown title to surprise Summer favorite. The circumstances that made the movie a hit, though, might not work for lightning to strike twice.
The movie's success has been, in large part, due to the unique demands of the COVID-19 era, where audiences are looking for two specific things in particular: entertaiment they can watch at home, and entertainment that's perhaps a little more comforting than usual. The Lost Husband checks both those boxes. It was first released as a VOD title back in April, at the beginning of major shutdowns, then acquired by Netflix and started streaming there in August, giving it ideal timing to reach audiences at home. Plus, with its small-town, slightly weepy, cheesy romance, it's the kind of comfort-watch that many viewers have been seeking during stressful times.
Star Josh Duhamel, for one, agrees. "This is the perfect time for a movie like this to come out because people are at home watching. You know? These are things that they may really want to dive into. People are sort of stuck at home right now, so they either need to read or watch something and they're trying to keep themselves occupied. I think any sort of entertainment is helpful," he told Entertainment Tonight.
So could there be a sequel, and, more importantly, would it have the same kind of success? Right now, the odds are pretty slim on both counts. The Lost Husband has two major things going against it getting a sequel: it's based on a standalone novel (The Lost Husband by Katherine Center), and it's not a Netflix original - it's a licensed title that the service picked up the streaming rights to. Both things would make creating a sequel a little more complicated, and without the unique circumstances that made the original movie such a hit, it simply might not be worth the risk and the hassle.
How Quarantine Inspired Maluma to Return to His Reggaeton Roots For His Surprise Album
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
In a move few saw coming, Maluma pulled a page out of Beyoncé's playbook and dropped a surprise album in the wee hours of Friday morning. Titled Papi Juancho, the 22-track project marks the 26-year-old Latin superstar's fifth studio album and brings back the old reggaeton sound that first made me fall in love with him, a departure from the more pop-style music we last heard on 11:11. Produced by The Rude Boyz (who have worked with Maluma since his first album), Papi Juancho is a tribute to his native Colombia and features a handful of collaborations with some of Maluma's idols, including Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, Myke Towers, Yandel, and Zion.
"This album is very special, it represents my essence, what I grew up with, the music I enjoy with my friends and my personal taste in reggaeton music," Maluma said in a statement. "I want to show my culture and I want people to see where I am from, I'm from Medallo City."
The release of Papi Juancho marks a significant milestone in Maluma's career, as it's officially been 10 years since he first began recording music. And with songs like "ADMV" (my personal favorite) and "Hawái," it's also his most grown-up album to date. In fact, even his signature "Maluma, baby!" line has been replaced with "Papi Juancho." Ahead of its release, I got to chat with Maluma about everything from how Papi Juancho came to be and the message he hopes to send fans with this album. Check out our conversation ahead.
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POPSUGAR: Congrats on your new album, Papi Juancho. I'm a huge fan, and I'm so excited we finally have some new music from you.
Maluma: Thank you very much, appreciate it. I'm very excited, we're all very excited about it.
PS: Can you tell me about the meaning behind the album's name? I know Papi Juancho is one of your nicknames and alter egos, but so is Maluma, since your real name is Juan Luis Londoño. What makes Papi Juancho different from Maluma?
M: It's a new vibe that I got when quarantine started. I'm a fan of vintage things, I'm a fan of Miami Vice, and I always wanted to do an album with these colors, these vibes. I would say that all those things last forever - they are timeless.
That's why I always wanted to do this alter ego named Papi Juancho. My family, they all call me Juancho. I'm always saying, "Papi," so one day when I was looking for a caption for the first campaign I did with Calvin Klein, I was like, "Wow, I need a nice caption that can work with these photos." Then I started talking with the team and they were like, "Your name is Juancho and you love saying papi, so why don't you mix both of [those] things?" Everything started with these [Calvin Klein] photos, everybody started talking about Papi Juancho, and that's what started the whole concept of the album.
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PS: I also feel like we're seeing a more mature side of you on this album, would you agree?
M: Yeah, I would say that this new album is a mix of all the Malumas that I have created over the years - a grown man. I'm not a kid anymore. I'm 26 years old, I'm not 18 anymore. It's already been a decade since I first started. It's mature, but also a very trendy album.
PS: Looking back to when you first got started in music, how would you say you've evolved as an artist?
M: I would say experience. Experience is everything to me. I don't have the same voice I did when I first went into the vocal booth in the studio. Also the way I dress, the way I think, I've been growing. Not only in my career, but also my personal life, and I always try to attach that to my music. When I'm growing in my personal life, I like to make songs that go with my mind and the way I think.
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PS: You recently deactivated your Instagram account so you could drop the album as a surprise to fans. Why was it important to you to release it this way?
M: I like surprises and I think this was a nice way to do it. [The fans] think that I'm mad, they think that I don't want to be part of the industry anymore. I've been reading the tweets, and they've been saying so many things. I feel like this is going to be one of the best surprises that we're going to have this year. It's been a tough year, and every time we turn on the TV, they're talking about negative things. This is going to send a lot of positive energy to my fans.
PS: For this album, you focused more on bringing back your reggaeton sound, and less of the pop sound we last heard on your 11:11 album. What inspired you to make that change?
"Dreams come true, if you work hard, you're patient, and disciplined. If I can make it, they can make it, too."
M: When the quarantine started, I was in Europe, I was in Greece. I had to stop the tour, I had to postpone everything, and I flew back to Colombia. I started spending a lot of time in Colombia, which I never do because I'm always working, I'm always flying, I'm always on tour. I felt connected again with this dreamer that had started this crazy dream of becoming a star, becoming an artist. I felt that energy from 10 years ago when I started my career. I was so in love with the roots and all the music that I used to do and all the music that I used to listen to that I decided to make this album more urban, more reggaeton. I tried to bring all the sounds from when I first started my career and do it like 2.0.
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PS: What's your favorite song on the album?
M: That's a tough one. I love the whole album. I don't have a favorite song, I love them all.
PS: What message do you hope to send to your fans with this album?
M: That dreams come true, if you work hard, you're patient, and disciplined. If I can make it, they can make it, too.
Yes, That's Colin Farrell in The Batman Trailer and No, We Didn't Recognize Him Either
The most shocking visuals in the first trailer for The Batman aren't of Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne or Zoe Kravitz's Catwoman - they're of Colin Farrell as Penguin. Farrell's version of the classic Batman villain only appears very briefly in the trailer, and when he does, he's basically unrecognizable, even without a mask or costume.
In a quick shot that passes so fast you could blink and miss him, Farrell's Penguin appears with rain streaming down his face, which is almost entirely altered through a heavy layer of prosthetic makeup. The prosthetics make him look older, heavier, and rounder, not to mention giving him a balding look and almost completely obscuring his real features - he basically looks like a totally different person!
Farrell hasn't commented on his physical transformation, but he has revealed his early thoughts on the script. "This script is something that feels incredibly original. It leans into it but it doesn't borrow; it's born of the mythology of that character, Bruce Wayne, Batman and Gotham. But it feels like a treatment and a version that I hadn't seen before. Matt Reeves has done an incredible job of keeping it familiar and at the same time unique and new. It's really exciting to be a part of it," he told SFX magazine, as CinemaBlend reported.
Watch the first trailer for The Batman below - you can spot Farrell at around 1:18. We can't wait to see more of his take on this iconic comics villain when the movie arrives (hopefully) in the Fall of 2021!
The Lost Husband Is a Surprise Hit on Netflix - Does That Mean We're Getting a Sequel?
A few months ago, most of us had never heard of The Lost Husband, and now we're all wondering if there will be a sequel! It's all part of the romantic drama's unexpected arc from tiny unknown title to surprise Summer favorite. The circumstances that made the movie a hit, though, might not work for lightning to strike twice.
The movie's success has been, in large part, due to the unique demands of the COVID-19 era, where audiences are looking for two specific things in particular: entertaiment they can watch at home, and entertainment that's perhaps a little more comforting than usual. The Lost Husband checks both those boxes. It was first released as a VOD title back in April, at the beginning of major shutdowns, then acquired by Netflix and started streaming there in August, giving it ideal timing to reach audiences at home. Plus, with its small-town, slightly weepy, cheesy romance, it's the kind of comfort-watch that many viewers have been seeking during stressful times.
Star Josh Duhamel, for one, agrees. "This is the perfect time for a movie like this to come out because people are at home watching. You know? These are things that they may really want to dive into. People are sort of stuck at home right now, so they either need to read or watch something and they're trying to keep themselves occupied. I think any sort of entertainment is helpful," he told Entertainment Tonight.
So could there be a sequel, and, more importantly, would it have the same kind of success? Right now, the odds are pretty slim on both counts. The Lost Husband has two major things going against it getting a sequel: it's based on a standalone novel (The Lost Husband by Katherine Center), and it's not a Netflix original - it's a licensed title that the service picked up the streaming rights to. Both things would make creating a sequel a little more complicated, and without the unique circumstances that made the original movie such a hit, it simply might not be worth the risk and the hassle.
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A Breakdown of Your Main Core Muscle Groups and the 3 Moves That Tone Each One
When I hear the words "core workout," I don't ask questions, I usually just sign on with dreams of a six-pack. The funny thing is, I can't even list what muscles make up the core, let alone know if I'm targeting them all equally with said workouts.
This realization quickly turned into a mini identity crisis that has me questioning everything about my fitness habits. Luckily, ACE-certified personal trainer and the CEO of Model Trainers Sean Alexander has some answers.
"Your core is composed of many muscles in the abdomen, hips, back, butt, and legs - it's necessary to work all of these muscles when training your core," Alexander says.
For improved posture, boosted balance, and a healthier back (just a few pros of a strong core), Alexander says to focus on these seven muscle groups: the rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, serratus anterior, transverse abdominis, serratus anterior, transverse abdominis, transverse abdominis, erector spinae, and hip flexors.
"A very simple workout that can be performed to target all of the muscles comprising your core includes only three movements: the full crunch, bicycle crunch, and hanging leg raises," Alexander says.
Since these moves require zero weight, he adds that the risk of injury is quite low. Even better, the exercises can double as a warmup because they loosen up the spine and initiate blood flow throughout the body.
However, you do need a cooldown following Alexander's three-move workout. He recommends walking for 10-15 minutes on a treadmill at a slight incline, or performing a very slow recovery yoga flow with poses like Upward-Facing Dog to stretch out the abdominal wall.
All You Need Are 15 Minutes and a Timer For This Interval Walking Workout
When 3 p.m. rolls around, my energy levels are usually at a low - the midday slump is in full effect, and another cup of coffee would only deliver a case of caffeine jitters. What is helpful though, on top of a snack, is giving myself a quick break from answering emails, and logging a short workout. My favorite afternoon option - that doesn't leave me totally drenched and in need of an immediate shower - is a walk around my neighborhood.
Lindsay Wandzilak, a NASM-certified personal trainer and founder of The Daily With Lindsay, says that walking is the main source of recommended exercise for her clients.
A low-impact form of cardio, Wandzilak says that getting the body moving through walking can help improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and strengthen the heart.
"Based on whichever speed or terrain you're walking on, you immediately burn calories and regulate blood sugar," Wandzilak says. "This influences your food intake and encourages healthier cravings for the rest of the day."
And on top of the physical pros - like toned muscles and core activation - walking holds a beneficial mental component. "The brain loves fresh air paired with rhythmic movement. Walking causes the dopamine and serotonin levels in your brain to rise, meaning happier moods and more creative thinking," Wandzilak says.
You can even challenge yourself during your next stroll by adding intervals into the mix. Wandzilak recommends this 15-minute interval walking workout for anyone who wants a spurt of activity, but is short on time.
"Remember, ON means the pace is quick, but still comfortable. OFF is easy and feels like a warmup speed," Wandzilak explains of the workout below. "If you're looking for more of a challenge, I love to pick up the pace on each interval. So, every set of two minutes is a bit faster than the previous one!"
You'll also want to bring along a watch or a phone that can help you keep track of the time. Wandzilak says the first minute of this workout is sufficient as a warmup. Remember to take breaks as you need - listen to what your body is telling you! After the workout, Wandzilak recommends taking 30 seconds to slow down and rehydrate.
15-Minute Interval Walking Workout
- 1-minute warmup walk to catch your rhythm (OFF)
- 2-minute ON - aim to shave about 20 seconds off of that warm-up pace
- 1-minute OFF
- 2-minute ON
- 1-minute OFF
- 2-minute ON
- 1-minute OFF
- 2-minute ON
- 1-minute OFF
- 2-minute ON - fastest pace yet, finish hard!
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Yep, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Seem Like Pretty Cool Parents to Us; Here's the Proof
Despite being pretty private on social media when it comes to their two kids, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have done their due diligence with discussing all things parenting and marriage. Whether Kristen is sharing her tips to ensure her kids are mindful during the holidays or Dax is doling out some pretty solid marriage advice on his podcast, we have to admit that the fan-favorite couple seem like a pretty cool parenting duo.
But what do we know about the girls they are Mom and Dad to? Scroll through to learn about this couple's two kiddos.
A Breakdown of Your Main Core Muscle Groups and the 3 Moves That Tone Each One
When I hear the words "core workout," I don't ask questions, I usually just sign on with dreams of a six-pack. The funny thing is, I can't even list what muscles make up the core, let alone know if I'm targeting them all equally with said workouts.
This realization quickly turned into a mini identity crisis that has me questioning everything about my fitness habits. Luckily, ACE-certified personal trainer and the CEO of Model Trainers Sean Alexander has some answers.
"Your core is composed of many muscles in the abdomen, hips, back, butt, and legs - it's necessary to work all of these muscles when training your core," Alexander says.
For improved posture, boosted balance, and a healthier back (just a few pros of a strong core), Alexander says to focus on these seven muscle groups: the rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, serratus anterior, transverse abdominis, serratus anterior, transverse abdominis, transverse abdominis, erector spinae, and hip flexors.
"A very simple workout that can be performed to target all of the muscles comprising your core includes only three movements: the full crunch, bicycle crunch, and hanging leg raises," Alexander says.
Since these moves require zero weight, he adds that the risk of injury is quite low. Even better, the exercises can double as a warmup because they loosen up the spine and initiate blood flow throughout the body.
However, you do need a cooldown following Alexander's three-move workout. He recommends walking for 10-15 minutes on a treadmill at a slight incline, or performing a very slow recovery yoga flow with poses like Upward-Facing Dog to stretch out the abdominal wall.
All 6 Seasons of Sister, Sister and Other New Shows For Your Kids on Netflix in 2020
Although Netflix features seasons of cable-network shows, it's the Netflix Originals for kids that we find to be some of the service's best content for little ones. From toddlers' shows that make screen time feel educational, like Word Party, to silly shows that help them unwind, Netflix is chock-full of episodic series that our kids love.
Keep reading to see which Netflix kids' shows are getting new seasons in 2020, and learn what new original series for children are coming to the service. If you want even more to add to your kids' queue, see which shows were added to Netflix in 2019, and don't forget the new movies added to the service in 2020.
Get a First Glimpse of Dwayne Johnson Becoming a Dark Anti-Hero in DC's Black Adam
Get introduced to the backstory of the anti-hero in Black Adam starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In a teaser trailer shared at the Aug. 22 DC FanDome, concept art shows Black Adam being enslaved in his birthplace of Kahndaq, acquiring his powers (he was originally chosen to be Shazam's successor), then getting imprisoned. Five thousand years later, "the man in black" is free.
In a separate teaser, Black Adam introduces the DC Comics superhero team he's up against: the Justice Society of America consisting of Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher (whom we know will be played by Noah Centineo).
"Superheroes have to exhibit a little bit of restraint in taking care of the bad guys," Johnson said during the DC FanDome panel for Black Adam, according to Entertainment Tonight. "[Black Adam] does not practice restraint. That combination makes him explosive, very dangerous, and very likable, at least to me."
This film, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, is scheduled to hit theaters on Dec. 22, 2021. Watch the first teaser trailer for Black Adam above.
Get a First Glimpse of Dwayne Johnson Becoming a Dark Anti-Hero in DC's Black Adam
Get introduced to the backstory of the anti-hero in Black Adam starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In a teaser trailer shared at the Aug. 22 DC FanDome, concept art shows Black Adam being enslaved in his birthplace of Kahndaq, acquiring his powers (he was originally chosen to be Shazam's successor), then getting imprisoned. Five thousand years later, "the man in black" is free.
In a separate teaser, Black Adam introduces the DC Comics superhero team he's up against: the Justice Society of America consisting of Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher (whom we know will be played by Noah Centineo).
"Superheroes have to exhibit a little bit of restraint in taking care of the bad guys," Johnson said during the DC FanDome panel for Black Adam, according to Entertainment Tonight. "[Black Adam] does not practice restraint. That combination makes him explosive, very dangerous, and very likable, at least to me."
This film, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, is scheduled to hit theaters on Dec. 22, 2021. Watch the first teaser trailer for Black Adam above.
Robert Pattinson Broods Over Gotham City in a Highly-Anticipated First Look at The Batman
Are you ready to meet your new Dark Knight? On Aug. 22, DC released a first look at The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as the titular character and Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman. This glimpse comes after producer Walter Hamada confirmed that the film will not take place in the same time period as Zack Synder's Justice League where Ben Affleck wears the black cape alongside Jason Momoa's Aquaman, Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, and Henry Cavill's Superman.
The trailer shows Pattinson suited up to take on corruption and crime in Gotham City. We still have plenty of questions left unanswered, but we're eager to see what else unfolds before the movie hopefully debuts in 2021 (production was halted due to COVID-19). Watch the first look above, and learn more about the cast of The Batman here.
Robert Pattinson Broods Over Gotham City in a Highly-Anticipated First Look at The Batman
Are you ready to meet your new Dark Knight? On Aug. 22, DC released a first look at The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as the titular character and Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman. This glimpse comes after producer Walter Hamada confirmed that the film will not take place in the same time period as Zack Synder's Justice League where Ben Affleck wears the black cape alongside Jason Momoa's Aquaman, Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, and Henry Cavill's Superman.
The trailer shows Pattinson suited up to take on corruption and crime in Gotham City. We still have plenty of questions left unanswered, but we're eager to see what else unfolds before the movie hopefully debuts in 2021 (production was halted due to COVID-19). Watch the first look above, and learn more about the cast of The Batman here.
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