Architectural Digest | This Stunning Home in Egypt Looks Like a Modern Sphinx

The elusive carte blanche is every designer’s dream—that go-ahead from a client to let creativity run wild and explore a concept, material, or form in depth. When it is allotted, the projects that result are often progressive and artful; they help drive experimentation in the practice and inspire peers toward new design possibilities. For a beach villa on the northern coast of Egypt, Spanish architect Fran Silvestre was the lucky one. His patron requested a “very unique” design, and he heeded that call with a home that explores the structural limits of the architectural cantilever, inspired by the opportunities of its site and the country’s ancient culture.  –read more–

CNN underscored Fashion | The 33 best swimsuits for women of all body types, according to fashion experts

Fashion

Grab your beach towel, sunscreen and cover-up, because it’s time to hit the beach, pool or vacation town in a swimsuit you can feel actually excited about putting on. We spoke to influencers and fashion experts about what they look for when shopping for swimsuits for women, and how to best feel comfortable after it’s been almost a year of not wearing one.  –read more–

Architectural Digest | How to Make Your Interior Design Reflect Your Personal Style

Creating a space that feels authentic to you and your own personal style can often feel like a challenge, particularly at a time when new design trends seem to be coming in fast and furious and you’re bombarded with so many images of different interiors on social media. As many designers will tell you, following trends doesn’t always lead to interiors with lasting presence and meaning, especially in a home. Instead, tapping into your own tastes and personal preferences can be the most effective way to create a design that lasts and feels good for you, year after year. Here, AD PRO Directory members offer their key tips for translating your own personal style into interiors that truly reflect who you are and what you like.  –read more–

Newsweek| Man Stumbles on Porsche Abandoned ‘Deep in the Woods’ 40 Years Ago

Millersburg, Ohio, has amazed the internet after pictures of the 1957-1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet were shared on Reddit.

Nestled “deep in the woods” on a piece of land that his mom’s friend owns, David snapped the picture of the car that has been there for “at least 40 years” on a trip to her house.  —read more–

F1 | What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix?

Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be used at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, matching their selection from the Bahrain season opener.

F1’s official tyre supplier will bring the C1, C2 and C3 compounds to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which has been revised for 2023 with the removal of the chicane in the final sector.  –read more–

CNN entertainment | Celine Dion cancels upcoming shows and ‘will likely never tour again,’ source says

(CNN) — Celine Dion announced the cancellation of her “Courage World Tour” dates through 2024 and “will unlikely never tour again,” a source close to Dion told CNN Friday.”

“She is in a lot of pain,” the individual said. “She does daily physical therapy.”  –read more–

F1 | What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix?

Pirelli have revealed which tyres they will be bringing this weekend to the Monaco Grand Prix – matching the tyre compounds last seen at the Sprint weekend in Baku.

F1’s Official tyre suppliers will be bringing the softest compounds in their range, with the drivers and teams being able to choose from the C3, C4 and the C5 tyres, as the circuit offers little grip and limited tyre wear.  –read more–

CNN | More than 450 Catholic clergymen abused nearly 2,000 children in Illinois, state report says

(CNN) — More than 450 adult Catholic clergymen abused nearly 2,000 children in the state of Illinois over a period of almost 90 years, according to a report released Tuesday from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

“This report reveals names and detailed information of 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused at least 1,997 children across all of the dioceses in Illinois,” Raoul wrote in a message accompanying the report. –read more–

CNN entertainment | Tina Turner, resilient singer hailed as the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll,’ dies at 83

(CNN) — Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, according to a post on her verified Facebook page. She was 83.–read more–

CNN AUDIO | What made Prince’s music so unique?

What made Prince such a unique performer? Musician and Prince muse Patrice Rushen, professor Kat Okedeyi, and writer Anil Dash explore how funk infused Prince’s performance style, including his Super Bowl Halftime Show and one of his last concerts ever.   –listen to podcast—

Related:

watch: Prince Performs “Purple Rain” During Downpour | Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show | NFL