Before Brandi Carlile was a folk-rock superstar, she was a high school dropout spending her time in a lakeside shed with her first real band, which comprised Carlile, her brother Jay, and a pair of thirty-something locals from Carlile’s native Washington State. Carlile’s teenage years days were full of uncertainty and exploration: In just a few short years, she would begin gigging relentlessly around Seattle and meet her future musical collaborators, the Hanseroth Twins . But before then, she spent much of her time narrowly avoiding trouble with siblings Jay and Tiffany, falling in love with her first girlfriend, Jessica, and tending to her horse named Sovereign, which she purchased for $75 at the age of 17. Related Stories Brandi Carlile Covers Joni Mitchell, Talks 'Broken Horses' Memoir on 'Colbert' How Leslie Jordan Helped Us Survive Quarantine and Made a Gospel Album in the Process Related Stories The 50 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time … [Read more...] about How a Teenaged Brandi Carlile Quit School, Overcame Tragedy, and Met Her First Love
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Cindy Gallop: ‘I cannot wait to die alone’
Cindy Gallop is sitting on a sofa in her Manhattan apartment when she takes this video call. On a recent Wednesday afternoon she is looking happy and relaxed, angelically backlit from light streaming in from tall windows, over 30 storeys up, with views over and through the New York skyline. The former advertising executive, now consultant and entrepreneur, has spent a year in “full lockdown” here in “The Sky Apartment” as she calls it – following state law and her own “super cautious” approach. She is 61, and happy to say it – ageism being one of the many taboos she’s busy slaying – and this puts her in the higher risk group for Covid. So she’s been playing it safe, not going to restaurants for example, even with outside dining, despite being a total foodie and not cooking herself. READ MORE: He'll Be Right: How worried should we be about porn? Teen sex ed is a 'failure': Why are teens ditching condoms? Kiwi kids' exposure to pornography 'horrifying', doco makers say The … [Read more...] about Cindy Gallop: ‘I cannot wait to die alone’
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 11
Unique ceramic streets in Lien Mac village Residents of Lien Mac village in Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem district have been busy collecting discarded materials such as ceramics, bottles, and dishes to decorate the village’s streets. The initiative was inspired by a group of painters and received a warm response from local people, especially in collecting materials and gluing the ceramic pieces together. The mosaic walls also help spread a message to everyone about environmental protection. The vivid and artistic artworks have already garnered major attention from local people and visitors alike./. VNA, NA Office release photo book on 14th legislature The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the National Assembly (NA) Office have coordinated in compiling and publishing a photo book on the 14th legislature. The 428-page book, titled “Quoc hoi khoa XIV - Nhung thanh tuu va dau an noi bat” (The 14th National Assembly – Outstanding achievements and imprints,” comprises nearly 1,000 … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 11
Katie Price ‘denies’ flouting lockdown after sharing snap of son Jett’s new haircut
Katie Price has been accused of ignoring UK coronavirus lockdown rules, by eagle-eyed social media users. The former glamour model, 41, aroused suspicion that she allowed a hairdresser into her home after sharing a snap of her son Jett - who she shares with ex-husband Kieran Hayler - modelling a fresh trim onto her Instagram page this week. One sceptical fan quizzed: "He's absolutely gorgeous but would love to know who's doing all the haircuts in your family bubble?" A second echoed: "One rule for us yet another for her." Others typed that maybe Katie was responsible, as they defended the bombshell by writing: " maybe Katie cut it. I’ve been doing my son’s" and "She cut it." It is impossible that the mother-of-five took her seven-year-old to a salon as hairdressers are currently shut amid lockdown and not expected to open in England until April 12th. After fans quizzed her on how her son has a new hairstyle, she reportedly claimed that she is responsible for the … [Read more...] about Katie Price ‘denies’ flouting lockdown after sharing snap of son Jett’s new haircut
Skilled migrant struggle: ‘I haven’t seen my daughter for over 400 days’
ANALYSIS: When teachers hand Isabelle Dintchev forms for her parents to fill out she starts crying. She’s been separated from her mother for over a year. “My daughter says ‘mummy, we’ve all sacrificed so much, we can’t give up now’.” her mother, Odette Dintchev, recounts the story from her rented room on Auckland’s North Shore. Her daughter and husband are in South Africa. They were there readying for their long-planned move to New Zealand when the borders closed. READ MORE: Immigration Minister on visa application processing priorities and delays 'Unfair' prioritisation leaves anxious migrants facing long delays Immigration Minister's message to work visa holders offshore: stay where you are for the time being South African family in immigration limbo for more than a year ”My daughter is 10 years old. I haven’t seen her for over 400 days. Which is 10 per cent of her life. ”You don’t want to give up because you know your family is going to be let in, but how … [Read more...] about Skilled migrant struggle: ‘I haven’t seen my daughter for over 400 days’