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Dua Lipa and Romain Gavras made their official red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival, where they were photographed in their first public appearance together. They showed up for the film ‘Omar La Fraise (The King of Algiers)’ at the Palais des Festivals. While Lipa is 27, her new beau who is a French music video director is 41 years old.  “Last night in Cannes with my sweetheart,” Lipa captioned her Instagram post with snapshots of herself cozying up to Gavras. Dua Lipa was first spotted with the music video director in London when she was leaving a party with him. They were also seen holding hands that month during the Paris Fashion Week. Gavras has directed music videos for Jay-Z, Ye’s ‘No Church in the Wild’ and M.I.A.’s ‘Bad Girls’. He was previously linked to Rita Ora for about six months, but it seems like Dua and him make an adorable couple!

Harry Styles is reminiscing about his Grammy-winning album, ‘Harry’s House’. He took to social media to celebrate the one year anniversary of his third album with his fans. The album was released a year ago through Columbia Records, and became an instant blockbuster.  “One year of Harry’s House. I’ve never been happier than making this album, thank you for everything,” Styles wrote alongside a photo of himself sporting a moustache on Instagram. The album, ‘Harry’s House’ features some of his most intimate work with candid lyrics. The album has occasionally jazzy and heavily leaning synth-pop instrumentation. In the 13 tracks of the album, Harry Styles gets incredibly vulnerable with his fans with thoughtful songs like ‘Matilda’, and creates a party-scene with ‘Music for a Sushi Restaurant’ and ‘Cinema’ among others. 

The relationship between blues music and Southern food runs deep, intertwining two essential aspects of Southern culture that have shaped the region's identity. Both blues music and Southern cuisine emerged from the African American experience and share a history rooted in the struggles, joys and resilience of the community. Blues music, with its soulful melodies and expressive lyrics, reflects the emotions and stories of African Americans in the South. It emerged as a creative outlet during times of hardship, providing solace and a means of expression. Similarly, Southern food is a reflection of the region's history, incorporating influences from African, European and Native American culinary traditions. It tells a story of resilience, resourcefulness and creativity in the face of adversity. The connection between blues music and Southern food lies in the shared experiences of the African American community. Blues musicians often travelled and performed at juke joints and roadside cafés, where they would sing about their struggles, joys and the food they enjoyed. The lyrics often referenced specific dishes like fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread and sweet potatoes, highlighting the significance of food in their lives.

Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has transcended the boundaries of mere entertainment and evolved into a transformative force that resonates with the spiritual aspects of human existence. At its core, EDM offers a spiritual journey that moves beyond the confines of the physical realm and taps into the depths of our souls. EDM's hypnotic rhythms, pulsating beats and ethereal melodies serve as a conduit for transcendence, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music and connect with something greater than themselves. The repetitive nature of EDM tracks creates a trance-like state, inducing a meditative experience that allows individuals to explore their inner selves and achieve a sense of unity with the universe. The communal aspect of EDM events further enhances its spiritual essence. When a crowd of like-minded individuals comes together, dancing in unison, a collective energy is created that transcends individual boundaries. This shared experience cultivates a sense of oneness and interconnectedness, blurring the lines that separate us from each other and from the divine.