The ‘gulp’ moment my daughter exposed my tech dependence, and how Gen Z might be the lost generation – Lizzie Marvelly

My generation’s talkin’

And we don’t forget to take our tablets.

Raven-Symone and Adrienne Bailon to Reunite for ‘Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’

Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton are proving that “Amigas Cheetahs” are truly friends for life. Disney completely surprised millennials on Wednesday, July 8, when the network announced a brand-new music-driven film called The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. A new cast of talented young actresses, including Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Carmen Sanchez, Kaileen Chang and Sophie Lennon, are []

Is ‘Minions & Monsters’ Family-Friendly? 3 Things Parents Should Know

If you've never seen a Minion, they can be hard to describe. They're childlike, chaotic, and – well – agents of chaos. They’re also hilarious.First introduced in the 2010 film Despicable Me, these yellow, gibberish-speaking creatures quickly became some of the most beloved characters in animation, thanks to their slapstick antics, boundless energy, and unique ability to turn even the simplest task into mayhem.And now, they have a new movie, Minions Monsters (PG), starring Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, and director Pierre Coffin as the voice of the Minions.Here are three things parents should know:

Lindsay Lohan: Your 30s are when things start clicking

Lindsay Lohan has reflected on the last decade of her life.

Toy Story 5 Takes On the Existential Dread of Big Tech

A kids’ movie about tech addiction and the terror of being obsolete? Of course Toy Story 5 is a hit — we’re all living through it.

US TikToker cleverly merges "tiny home" and "van life" trends by...living in her car. Genius [Facepalm]

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Celebrity secret smokers exposed: The 'wellness loving' stars who enjoy a sneaky puff from Rochelle Humes to Gwyneth Paltrow

Celebrity secret smokers exposed: The 'wellness loving' stars who enjoy a sneaky puff from Rochelle Humes to Gwyneth Paltrow

Cara Delevingne Reveals Her Girlfriend Called the Police During Her Drug Overdose: 'It Makes Me Want to Cry'

The supermodel opened up about her sobriety journey in a tell-all interview on 'The Louis Theroux Podcast'

Navigating Gen Z’s always-on money habits

South Africa’s Generation Z is redefining the concept of financial wellness. Aged between 14 and 29, Gen Zs are the first generation to grow up as true digital natives; they never knew a world without the internet or mobile technology. Growing up in a hyper-connected world, they have discarded traditional, paper-heavy banking methods in favour []

What Investors Should Know About Wendy's Sudden Surge

Wendy's is the newest meme-stock obsession, but there's also a compelling turnaround story behind the fast-food chain.

sidecar

If there’s anything that’s been consistent about this site in its near-20 years of beaming (babbling?) hypertext to servers and back to you, it’s that I’m very bossy when I get into something new, especially cocktails. When I fell in love with Porch Swings, I wanted you to as well. Ditto for Blood Orange Margaritas (but only when in season), a Perfect Manhattan era that spanned over a decade, Boulevardier that has been woven into almost every year since, and a Slushy Paper Plane phase last year. This past winter and spring still, it’s been Sidecars, 1920s-era cocktails with about as many conflicting stories as my kids regale us with when they didn’t do their homework. Read more »

Usha Vance Just Wore A Maternity Outfit Moms Can Actually Afford

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** Second lady Usha Vance just rocked the internet by reading a story to children. But it wasn’t “Winnie-the-Pooh” that shook us; it was the bargain basement price ...

THE TROUBLE WITH MISTLETOE

THE TROUBLE WITH MISTLETOE, part of Pure Flix and Great American Family’s Christmas in July celebration, stars Jillian Murray

Jesy Nelson admits concerns she will ‘feel heartbroken for the rest of my life’

The former Little Mix star is the focus of the new Amazon Prime documentary Jesy Nelson: Life Changing.

The 'Grandma Effect': What a maternal grandmother's presence secretly tells us about a child's future

How does a maternal grandmother shape a child's future personality? Psychologist María Bustamante explains the profound, hidden emotional impact of this unique transgenerational bond

“Give Me My Dollar Back!”: Woman Gifted Her Friend a Car for $1—Only to Get It Back Trashed 7 Years Later and Face an Ugly Demand for a Refund

Tara's mother deserves to know how awful her daughter is — and this woman should spare no detail. The post “Give Me My Dollar Back!”: Woman Gifted Her Friend a Car for 1—Only to Get It Back Trashed 7 Years Later and Face an Ugly Demand for a Refund appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Woman Says She Went From Living in Her Car to Landing Her Dream Job: “I’m Fully Bragging”

A woman says her relationship transformed her life after years of financial hardship. Something that not only fulfills us, but also provides love and security. A woman posted to the Reddit sub r/GirlDinnerDiaries to share how happy she was in her relationship, since her friends and family have become jealous of her situation. She said Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Woman Says She Went From Living in Her Car to Landing Her Dream Job: “I’m Fully Bragging” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

The week’s bestselling books, July 5

Hardcover fiction 1. Whistler by Ann Patchett (Harper: 30) A woman reconnects with her former stepfather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art decades after a traumatic event separated them. 2. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Knopf: 30) A “tradwife” influencer suddenly wakes up in the brutal world of 1855. 3. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans []

Riley Burruss Details "Hard Time" of Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker Split

Riley Burruss shared how the next phase of her parents' relationship has impacted her. The Next Gen NYC star—whose first Bravo appearance was on The Real Housewives of Atlanta with mom Kandi...

The ‘Next Gen NYC’ Cast Is Full of Nepo Babies, So Let’s Meet Their Famous Parents

No, they’re not all children of Real Housewives (though most are).

Jessica Knoll: 'Helpless' arose from 'Luckiest Girl Alive' pressure

Jessica Knoll: 'Helpless' arose from 'Luckiest Girl Alive' pressure

Yash, Kiara Advani set screens ablaze with Tabaahi, new song from Toxic | Watch

For those eagerly waiting for Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, the makers have shared a new glimpse from the film. Starring Yash and Kiara Advani in key roles, along with an ensemble cast, the audience now has a closer peek at the duo's chemistry, courtesy of the newly-released track from the film, Tabaahi.

Sparkler fire nearly killed Raleigh woman. Now, her story is helping warn others before July 4

A group gathered in Cary for the premiere of a documentary detailing the story of a woman whose life changed forever because of a sparkler.

Grave concern as Gen Z no longer interested in having children

The Australian's Environment Editor Graham Lloyd says “doom merchants" have a lot to answer for as Gen Z are turning away from parenthood because of apparent climate change anxiety and a deep uncertainty about the future. “The latest research is that an increasing number of Gen Zs … have proclaimed they are not interested in having children,” Mr Lloyd told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “This is because either they don't want to inflict upon their offspring an uncomfortable existence on an uninhabitable planet,” he said. “This is a global issue, but it is very much a first-world concern.”

‘Siren Head’ Horror Movie, Based on Internet Sensation, in the Works With Zach Cregger, Brian Duffield (Exclusive)

Warner Bros. Pictures wins a bonkers bidding war for the Gen Z obsession.

Madonna Reveals Why ‘Huge’ Movie About Her Life Fell Apart

STEPHANE CARDINALE / Corbis via Getty ImagesThe Queen of Pop unveiled that a major biopic about her life was canned over a disagreement with the production studio.Madonna, 67, told Interview Magazine that a budget dispute with Universal Pictures led to her autobiographical feature film being scrapped.“I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting,” the “Like a Virgin” singer told the publication. “We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed—I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget. You know what I mean?”Read more at The Daily Beast.

‘The Bear’ Ends Its Run With Renewed Focus, but Not Quite Redemption: TV Review

“You did this,” Donna Berzatto (Jamie Lee Curtis) kvells to her daughter Natalie (Abby Elliott), offering praise in the middle of a particularly stressful day. (Though in this family, all days are stressful days.) She’s referring to the restaurant that bears — pun intended — a shortened version of their family name, and which serves as []

You’ll never catch me denying I’m a ‘nepo baby’ — Temi Otedola

You can never catch me, on camera or off camera, saying I'm not a nepo baby. I find it crazy when people don't admit to the advantage. It would be so unfair to say that, she said. The post You’ll never catch me denying I’m a ‘nepo baby’ — Temi Otedola appeared first on Vanguard News.

Toy Story 5 Breaks a Pixar Franchise Rule To Do 1 Thing Better Than Every Previous Movie

This article contains spoilers for Toy Story 5 Toy Story 5 brings about some major changes for Pixar’s flagship franchise. The main existential crisis the toys are facing isn’t Bonnie growing up; it’s the fact that all of her free time is being dominated by technology. For the first time, Jessie is the main character, []

The Download: a smoking “endgame” and a new Elizabeth Bear story

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The UK’s generational tobacco ban might not work. I’m supporting it anyway. —Jessica Hamzelou As the parent of two little girls, I often think about how their childhood is different from