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While writing my debut novel, Gone Like Yesterday, establishing my voice meant resurrecting culture. It meant pulling out everything that was packed away, forgotten, repressed, not only the sound of who I am but the essence. The best way for me to capture that was through song—the songs of my ancestors, the songs of my youth, the songs of today. As a Black American writer, Black music is an entry point to self. For all writers, even those across the globe, Black music is contextual, a plethora of answers, a circle that could trap anyone into trying to pinpoint the...

Michael Keaton is back as Batman! "The Flash" had its big trailer unveiling during the Super Bowl and officially revealed Keaton's Batman, who walks confidently toward the camera before delivering his immortal line: "I'm Batman." The man hasn't suited up since 1992's "Batman Returns" and in the interim, multiple generations of kids have grown up with different actors playing the Dark Knight. Some have never even known the thrill of seeing Keaton's caped crusader emerge from Anton Furst's grimy production design to mete out justice with what Jack Nicholson's Joker called his "wonderful toys." Now, the original blockbuster Batman will descend upon...

Use these simple house cleaning tips to make your house stay spotless. Feeling a bit cluttered lately? By following these simple house cleaning tips, you’ll be able to easily keep your house spotless every day. Yes…even with kids! So whether you pay for a house cleaning service or not, give them a try! Keeping your home organized can be difficult without the right organization. Try our FREE 4-Week Declutter Challenge to get your home organized room by room before starting these helpful house cleaning tips! 🙌🏻 Here are the best organizing tips to keep your home spotless: 1. The number...

Unique bathroom storage ideas to make your small space more functional. Bathroom trouble? 🧻 Shop these small bathroom storage ideas to help get your tiny space as functional as ever. We’re making your next bathroom trip a total breeze! 🙌🏻 Here are 14 organization ideas and products for a small bathroom: 1. Use a shower curtain with pockets for some extra, handy storage. [TAG1] Simply Essential™ 72-Inch x 72-Inch PEVA Shower Curtain with Pockets Only $20! Or Beyond+ Members pay just $16 Your shower curtain is probably one place you never thought to store bath essentials, but luckily there’s even...

As people's interest in ultra-organised homes shows no signs of abating, we've collected eight clutter-free kitchens with smart storage solutions in our latest lookbook. Spearheaded by Japanese organisational guru Marie Kondo, well-organised interiors have become a global trend. In no room is this more evident than in the kitchen, where pantries are stocked up with decanted jam jars, spice racks are labelled and shelving units are customised to house specific utensils. The following projects, which range from compact apartments to home extensions, use hooks, nooks, racks, shelves, cubby holes and display units to create tidy kitchens where not a grain...