Issue #1: Are we in the season of divorce?
grab a coffee and read over the morning's news
Hey everyone,
Welcome to issue 1 of Crushing On Magazine.
Recently I accompanied my father to visit our local pharmacy. I hadn’t been there in a while, because ever since I was booted off my parents’ medical aid, I have preferred the anonymity and efficiency of Dis-Chem and Clicks when getting meds.
So, naturally, the pharmacist hadn’t seen me in a while and asked me a lot of random questions like if I moved to Joburg and where I am staying now. My dad replied that I was back at home with them, referring to the fact that I moved back in with my parents during the pandemic. However, the next time my dad went to the pharmacist, he asked if I was divorced. And I was shook. I have spent so long defending why I was still unmarried that I didn’t even realise that I had reached divorce-age. Like I haven’t even been on the carousel once, and people are already assuming I’m gearing up for my next ride.
But it seems like divorce is in the air. X-Men actor Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furniss recently announced that they are splitting after being married for 27 years. 27 years. That’s like Zendaya’s entire lifespan. The two are currently going through the messy affair of dividing up their assets.
Talking about messy, the uncoupling of singer Joe Jonas and Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner has taken a turn. PEOPLE reported that the actor has sued Jonas and requested that their two children be returned to her after the singer ‘wrongfully retained’ them.
Also, actor and model Bijou Phillips filed for divorce from actor Danny Masterson after he was sentenced to jail for 30 years for rape and sexual assault. I mean, he had it coming.
Lastly, this week actor Teyana Taylor and basketball player Iman Shumpert announced that they were separated after 7 years of marriage and 12 years together. This came after rumours that Iman was cheating on Teyana. Teyana claims that they have been separated for a while. Noting in her Instagram post, “To be 1000% clear, ‘infidelity’ ain’t one of the reasons for our departure. We are still the best of friends, great business partners and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our 2 beautiful children.”
Carry on reading to check out my recommendations, what you should know in entertainment, fashion, beauty and other news, as well as who I have picked for my celeb crush of the week.
xoxo
Caryn
Recs:
Series: Only Murders In the Building S3 - Honestly one of my favourite shows right now. It combines a great mystery with a hilarious cast of characters. This season has the trio (played by Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short) investigating the murder of actor Ben Glenroy (played by Paul Rudd) who died while starring in Oliver’s play with Charles. It also stars the amazing Meryl Streep. You can watch it on Disney+.
Film: Cha Cha Real Smooth - This film I watched quite randomly and I absolutely adored it. It tells the story of a 22-year-old, Andrew who is fresh out of college and is hired to host bat mitzvah parties for his brother’s friends. At a party, he meets single mom Domino and her daughter Lola and becomes intertwined in their lives. You can watch it on Apple TV+.
Here’s what you missed in the news:
Entertainment/pop culture
Drake used a picture of Halle Berry as the cover image of his song ‘Slime On You’ with SZA, and Halle is not happy.
Oppenheimer is now the highest-grossing biopic, beating out Bohemian Rhapsody.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are still happy and in love and decided to renew their vows.
Angelica Ross accused Emma Roberts of transphobic remarks and mind games on the set of American Horror Story: Delicate and she had the receipts to prove it. Angelica later said that Emma phoned to apologise. Angelica also tweeted that she is leaving Hollywood.
So Adele got people talking by mentioning that she has a husband at a recent show. Did she and Rich Paul secretly get married?
Rihanna and A$ap Rocky posted the first pictures of their family with their new addition.
Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney had an epic 80s prom party for her birthday.
Amidst the numerous sexual misconduct allegations against comedian Russell Brand, various events such as his live tour have been postponed.
After getting her fans to solve tons of puzzles, Taylor Swift released the titles of her vault tracks for 1989 (Taylor’s Version).
Katy Perry sold her music catalogue for a massive amount of money.
Rumour has it Kim Kardashian is now ‘hanging out’ with American football player Odell Beckham Jr..
Singer Sufjan Stevens shared that he has Guillain-Barre syndrome and is in recovery at the moment. His next album is set to be released in October 2023.
Singer Halsey has been spotted getting cosy with Victorious actor Avan Jogia.
Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty has been placed under house arrest after he threatened rapper Offset.
Euphoria actor Angus Cloud’s cause of death has been ruled as an accidental drug overdose.
More legal drama for Lizzo as she was sued by a stylist for fostering a hostile work environment.
Fashion & Beauty
Luxury handbags are a must-have but it’s not just about expensive name brands anymore, it’s about investing in ‘artful conversation starters.’
This week was London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 24. Check out some of the most iconic looks from the runway.
Missed out on New York Fashion Week? These are the new hair trends you should know about.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s company Goop just released its’ first makeup product, a colour lip balm.
Apparently, ballet flats are making a comeback. Are we in 2003 again??
Why are celebs wearing their pants unbuttoned?
My mom’s favourite hairstyle is back with a vengeance, with the ‘Bubble Bob’ being the latest trend.
Daughter of supermodel Christy Turlington and actor Edward Burns, Grace Burns walked her first runway show for Alberta Ferretti at Milan Fashion Week.
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Enable 3rd party cookies or use another browserHailey Bieber’s skincare company Rhode is also going the makeup route and launching their first products.
Lifestyle
After the devastating wildfires in Maui, the island is open for tourism again.
What is up with the obsession with girl trends such as ‘girl dinner’ and ‘girl math’?
There might be more to white cis men’s obsession with the Roman Empire than just a TikTok trend.
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Social Justice
Climate protesters have stormed the streets of New York City as the UN General Assembly meets.
TikTok everyone is talking about
Meet Tube Girl:
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Sabrina Bahsoon went viral when she posted a video of herself dancing on the London tube. This has spurned a trend of other women dancing on trains and having fun.
"I think that the Tube Girl has already become something more than just dancing on the Tube. So I think it's about confidence and it's about being more comfortable with your authentic self." - Bahsoon said to BBC.
Celeb crush of the week:
Josh Hartnett in Oppenheimer, I’m obsessed:
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See you next week!
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