Taylor Swift: modern America's Marie Antoinette

Caribbean Roots Actress Teyana Taylor Named Icon Of The Year At BET Awards

By NAN ET REPORTER | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, LOS ANGELES, CA, Mon. June 29, 2026: Actress and singer Teyana Taylor made history again Sunday night. The Harlem-born actress and entertainer – whose father Tito Smith is Trinidadian, connecting her directly to the Caribbean diaspora that has shaped New York City for generations – was named []

Supermodel Anok Yai Is Living the American Dream

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, the fashion favorite opens up about her American and African background and her rise to model dominance.

Julia Roberts reads poem in honor of Renee Good as she speaks out against ICE violence

Hollywood star Julia Roberts honored the life of ReNee Good by reading a poem at the event Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment held in New York City

Rep. Mark Harris: The Faith That Made America Free

As America approaches her 250th birthday, we will look back to Philadelphia; to the signing of the Declaration of Independence; and to the courage of the men who pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to the cause of liberty. The declaration was not written merely in rejection of England’s rule. It was...

Jennifer Lopez's Lookalike Sister Lynda Makes Rare Outing With Singer

Jennifer Lopez and Lynda Lopez took the six all the way to Paris. The “Let’s Get Loud” singer and her lookalike little sister were the belles of the ball at Paris Fashion Week 2026 with the...

The party, the ball gowns: What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured Madison Square Garden wedding

It’s been dubbed America’s royal wedding.

The Week in Pictures: Sophia and the 4th

Move over Sydney Sweeney: America has a new heroine perfectly fitted to the July 4 semiquincentennial today: She is Sophie Cunningham, Sophie being an adaptation of sophia, the ancient Greek word for wisdom. And sort of like Helen of Troy, our Sophie has launched a thousand memes. So as we celebrate today the sophia of our founding, let Sophie help point the way! Headlines of the week;

French Expression of the Day: Ce n'est pas la mer à boire

This French expression comes in handy when delegating tasks.

Why Joan Cusack Left Hollywood: People Are Too Beautiful and It's Too Sunny

“I don’t even like the sun,” she added.

Welcome to Indifference? The Very Unrequited Love of Taylor Swift and New York City

Swift has long wanted Gotham. It hasn’t necessarily been reciprocal.

New York girds for a weekend of Taylor Swift, salutes and soccer

It will be loud, crowded and hot.

The Music of Progressive Patriotism

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An American Anthem: A Declaration for the Republic at 250 Years

An American Anthem: Beware The Impostures of Pretended Patriotism Ron Kovic, Author of “Born on the Fourth of July” For Alex Pretti and Renee Good “You can cut all the flowers but you can not keep spring from coming.” Pablo Neruda As a United States Marine in 1968, believing with all my heart that I []

MAGA Melts Down at Female Singer’s Plea on 250th Anniversary

Daniel Cole/REUTERSMAGAworld is piling onto Alicia Keys after the singer-songwriter spoke out about women’s rights on the nation’s 250th birthday. The Girl on Fire singer, 45, marked July 4th with a video on Instagram in which she pointed out that women still “don’t have an explicit guarantee to equal rights under the U.S. Constitution.”“Can you believe that? I couldn’t even believe that was real. I mean, women are not asking for special rights, just equal rights,” she said. “If it’s the 250th celebration of the country, isn’t it time to update some things?”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Madison Square Garden wedding?

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Madison Square Garden wedding?

She wrote about her loud Brooklyn neighbor in the New York Times. Then he read the article.

Cheers to Millennials and Gen Z coexisting. The post She wrote about her loud Brooklyn neighbor in the New York Times. Then he read the article. appeared first on Upworthy.

How moving to Mexico inspired me to become a painter

There's something about Mexico that inspires the urge to paint, something writer Louisa Rogers learned firsthand when she and her husband moved to Guanajuato in 2005. The post How moving to Mexico inspired me to become a painter appeared first on Mexico News Daily

50 years ago, we were all patriots

AJ Jones is a writer and creator of art, expressing herself across different mediums. She embraces her neurodivergence as a unique way to view the world in hopes of creating a better future. She first published this essay on her Substack newsletter, Blue Dot Thoughts. As I consider my plans for this year’s special Semiquincentennial, [] The post 50 years ago, we were all patriots appeared first on Bleeding Heartland.

Moments from the 2026 BET Awards as Lauryn Hill is honored

Teyana Taylor is left stunned as Janet Jackson presents her with BET's Icon of the Year Award; Lauryn Hill named Living Legend Icon, and D'Angelo's children introduce a musical tribute to the late star. #laurynhill #betawards2026 #teyanataylor Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

About That Black Woman Photographed With a Bunch of Supposed White Nationalists in DC...

About That Black Woman Photographed With a Bunch of Supposed White Nationalists in DC...

Raymond J. de Souza: America’s 250th will mark a lesser republic

Fifty years after a graceful waltz with the Queen, America celebrates with a submarine bell and diminished horizons

Céline Dion unveils new song ‘Bonjour, Pardon, Merci’

Quebec diva Céline Dion unveiled a new song on Friday titled “Bonjour, Pardon, Merci,” her second new track in just a few months. In April, the singer released the song “Dansons,” shortly after announcing her highly anticipated return to the stage in Paris. “Bonjour, Pardon, Merci” was written and composed by French singer-songwriter Ycare. The [] The post Céline Dion unveils new song ‘Bonjour, Pardon, Merci’ appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

प्रत्यक्ष कार्यकारी नेपाली समाजका लागि उपयुक्त हुँदैनः पूर्वराष्ट्रपति भण्डारी

काठमाडौं । पूर्वराष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीले जननेता मदन भण्डारीद्वारा प्रतिपादित ‘जनताको बहुदलीय जनवाद’ (जबज) आजपनि उत्तिकै सान्दर्भिक रहेको बताएकी छिन्। आइतबार काठमाडौंमा ‘मदन भण्डारी राष्ट्रिय पुरस्कार’ हस्तान्तरण समारोहलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै भण्डारीले कुनै एक निर्वाचनको परिणामका आधारमा कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलन वा जबजको भविष्यबारे हतारमा निष्कर्ष निकाल्न नहुने बताएकी हुन्। उनले नेपाली कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलनका शीर्ष नेताहरूलाई एउटै मञ्चमा ल्याएर []

Usha Vance and the Wisdom of Frugal Fashion

What famous people wear is always the talk of the town, a fact Second Lady Usha Vance is likely beginning to learn. As she recently noted on X, the New York Times published an entire article on the political significance of the coral-colored dress she wore while filming a Father’s Day reading session with her

I thought I would hate the Grand Prix – this glamorous experience changed my mind

Our writer visited Miami to attend her first Formula 1 race, and came back a convert

Burnham's entourage! Woman who founded the Ed Miliband fan club when she was a teenager accompanies PM-to-be on triumphant train ride

Burnham's entourage! Woman who founded the Ed Miliband fan club when she was a teenager accompanies PM-to-be on triumphant train ride

Was Margaret Qualley at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding? An Investigation

It seemed like her husband, Jack Antonoff, went solo at the soirée.

Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday | #ajshorts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US's 250th anniversary with a speech reflecting on the nation's founding ideals, saying the milestone offers Americans a chance to "take measure of who we are" while highlighting New York's evolution since 1776. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Jane Fonda: My Life of Protest

Jane Fonda What I’ve learned about America from six decades in the struggle. The post Jane Fonda: My Life of Protest appeared first on The Nation.

Jeanine’s Memes

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Kelela – ‘New Avatar’ review: finding strength in restraint

The alt-RB visionary stretches her sound into new territory, paired with her most emotionally exposed songwriting yet The post Kelela – ‘New Avatar’ review: finding strength in restraint appeared first on NME.

Toward A New Birth of Patriotism

By Linda Chavez and William A. Galston We need to make life better for young people and instill in them an appreciation for the genius of American democracy. In 1776, the authors of the Declaration of Independence proclaimed a new republic founded upon revolutionary ideas about individual liberty and political equality. Two hundred and fifty years later, however, many Americans—particularly young Americans—seem disillusioned with the world’s longest-running experiment in representative democracy. Polling shows a sharp generational divide on questions of patriotism and democracy. A 2025 poll found only 37 percent of Gen Zers said they are proud to be an American (compared with ... Read More

Veda Pierce, LA's most odious monster, dead at 98

LOS ANGELES — From the beginning, Mildred vowed that her daughter Veda would have all the things this newly blossoming post-war suburban paradise could offer. They lived in a charming Spanish Colonial house in Glendale, the kind of place where ...

“Champagne Socialists”: Uproar in the US over Mamdani’s wife, who traveled to Mallorca during the 4th of July for a €3,000 mental wellness program

The trip by Rama Duvaji, the wife of the mayor of New York, while Independence Day celebrations were underway in the country The post “Champagne Socialists”: Uproar in the US over Mamdani’s wife, who traveled to Mallorca during the 4th of July for a 3,000 mental wellness program appeared first on ProtoThema English.

In Honor of America 250, the Films That Shaped My Patriotism—and Maybe Yours

In Honor of America 250, the Films That Shaped My Patriotism—and Maybe Yours

NYC's Empire State Building Lights Up to Be Taylor Swift's 'Something Blue'

Taylor Swift had her “something blue” on her wedding day, courtesy of New York City’s own and iconic Empire State Building. “Her something blue ,” an X post from the official account for the skyscraper’s observation deck read on Friday, July, 3, sharing footage of the exterior lit up with blue LED lights. The tweet []

Andy Burnham’s phoney feminism

The post Andy Burnham’s phoney feminism appeared first on spiked.

SO, That Black Woman on the Metro Surrounded by Patriot Front Being Compared to Rosa Parks? About Her ...

SO, That Black Woman on the Metro Surrounded by Patriot Front Being Compared to Rosa Parks? About Her ...

US 250th Anniversary: NYC Mayor Calls for Reflection on America’s Founding Ideals | Dawn News

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, New York City’s mayor has called on Americans to reflect on the nation's founding ideals, democratic values, and shared future. The milestone comes amid celebrations, commemorations, and renewed discussions about the country's history and identity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #america250 #usa #unitedstates #newyorkcity #democracy #ushistory #worldnews #breakingnews #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews