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More musicals should end with a megamix. Photo-Illustration: by Vulture; Photo by Really Useful Films There is only one way for any musical to possibly begin: the sounds of an orchestra tuning to A, backed by the crinkles of the crowd unwrapping their Werther’s. From this place of reliable uniformity, there are any number of possible directions a musical can go, from commercial to experimental, from horny cowboys , to horny newsboys , to horny convicts in a Jazz Age women’s prison . And because Broadway is as a diverse art form as any — because there is an endless (pun acknowledged) variety of “I Want” songs and 11 o’ clock numbers and love ballads — composers and playwrights assumed they could just go ahead and end a musical any old kooky way too. But that is incorrect. Not to sound too much like some sort of scoldy Henry Higgins, but what I’ve come to realize is that there are only two acceptable ways for any musical to end. Comic or tragic, mainstream or weird, old or new, there are a ton of musicals that fall into the format of the Only Two Good Possible Ending Types. They cover the spectrum of human emotion and energy. Sometimes they encompass a reprise or encore, although they don’t have to. You might find that your favorite musical’s ending does not qualify as acceptable. The Sound of Music , for example, does not fit into either category. Its ending is therefore bad, even though it features the objectively Good Thing of its protagonists escaping literal Nazis. Les Misérables , as well, does not meet the Good Ending criteria; apologies to that ghost chorus. Since Broadway isn’t opening any time soon, I expect producers to take notes on this and adjust their shows accordingly, so that they can end in the only ways that matter: We’ve Come Full Circle Back to the Beginning But Now It’s Really Poignant As Hilary Duff once said, “Let’s go back, back to the beginning, back to when the earth, the sun, the stars all aligned.” Many musicals … [Read more...] about There Are Only Two Types of Musical Endings That Matter

February 21, 2021 - 20:42 GMT Gareth Herincx Wondering what were the most popular new cars of 2020? From superminis to SUVs and EVs, the UK’s top 10 motors of last year, revealed It’s fair to say that the automotive industry faced one of its most challenging years in 2020, what with national lockdowns and factory shutdowns. Despite the pandemic, 1.63 million new cars were registered in the UK, compared with 2.3m in 2019 - a decline of nearly a third (29%), and the lowest total since 1992. But what were the 10 best-selling cars of 2020? We reveal the most popular cars of last year. TAKE THE QUIZ: How well do you know the royal motors? READ: Celebrity children who drive cooler cars than you Ford Fiesta - 49,174 registrations The iconic Ford Fiesta was the UK’s top-selling car again in 2020 - a position it has now held for the past 12 years. In fact, it's also Britain's best-selling car of all time (overtaking the Ford Escort way back in 2014). Now in its seventh generation, it offers superb handling, plenty of space, generous equipment levels, a range of efficient engines and low running costs. Opt for the excellent 1.0-litre EcoBoost mild hybrid petrol turbo engine and you get 56.5mpg with low CO2 emissions of 114g/km. Pay a few thousand pounds more for a sporty ST-Line X or ST hot hatch. Priced from £16,640. Vauxhall Corsa - 46,439 registrations The Corsa name has been a fixture on UK roads since 1993, and this fifth generation of Vauxhall's supermini is the best yet. Stylish, spacious, economical and engaging to drive, it now even has an advantage over its arch-rival, the Fiesta. Not only does it come with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, but there's also an affordable pure electric version (badged Corsa-e). The EV version has a range of 209 miles and it can be charged to 80% (adding 168 miles) via a 50kW rapid charger or overnight at home using a … [Read more...] about The most popular new cars of 2020, from Mercedes Benz to Ford Fiesta

HoodCelebrityy Photo: Rick Kern/WireImage In the cultural spaces from which dancehall music gets its name, women are usually the center of attention. The Jamaican genre’s digital rhythms are calibrated to inspire female bodies to wine , as the vigorous gyration of the waist is known across the Caribbean, and the lyrics to gyal tunes like Tony Matterhorn’s “Dutty Wine” and Mr. Vegas’s “Bruk It Down” echo this connection, calling out ladies-only instructions. The living embodiment of this culture, as seen through the years in music videos from Chaka Demus & Pliers’ “Murder She Wrote” to Rihanna’s “Work,” are the so-called dancehall queens: acrobatic dancers in go-go boots, fishnets, and “batty rider” shorts who run the floor at Kingston street parties and diaspora nightclubs with splits, head-top plants, and other feats of flexibility. Yet dancehall, the music genre, has long minimized female voices, relegating women artists to a peripheral role. This, finally, is changing. In Jamaica, where the current generation of male dancehall acts have struggled to replicate the crossover appeal of aughts icon Sean Paul, or the cult status of the currently jailed but still hugely popular and influential Vybz Kartel , women like Spice, Shenseea and Ishawna are keeping the genre fresh, provocative and relatable. “Females are definitely taking over this male-dominated business,” says Grace Hamilton, better known as Spice, the brash, blue-wigged diva behind bashment party essentials like 2014’s “So Mi Like It” and a new addition to the cast of VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta . (She’s recently taken up part-time residence in Georgia, while maintaining her home, and presence, in Jamaica). “Back in the days, you only had one female that was reigning. But it’s not like that now. If you called Jamaica and [asked] who are the top artists right now, I’m sure my name has to come up. And a lot of other females, who are doing extremely well.” Kingston isn’t … [Read more...] about Women Are Keeping Dancehall Fresh

February 09, 2021 - 18:25 GMT Gareth Herincx HELLO! reviews the Volkswagen ID.3 – here's what we thought of the electric family hatchback when we put it to the test Just before Christmas 2020, Volkswagen quietly ended production of the e-Golf (a pure electric version of its iconic people's car) in favour of the all-new ID.3. A total of 145,561 were built during its six years of production - a figure expected to be overtaken by ID.3 sales within a year. With the UK ban on new petrol and diesel cars due in 2030, surely it's only a matter of time before Volkswagen's ID family of electric vehicles (EVs) deposes other familiar names in the range including the Polo, Tiguan and Passat? RELATED: MINI Electric review 2021: The British automotive icon goes green The Volkswagen ID.3 is about the same size as a Golf The ID.3 is about the same size as a Golf, but its futuristic styling means it looks like nothing else in the hatchback sector. It's the same story inside (which is almost as minimalist as the Tesla Model 3) where there's a floating 10-inch centre touchscreen and a small display ahead of the driver with a dinky twisty gear selector just behind the steering wheel. VW's first purpose-built EV is initially available with a 58kWh battery pack, though 77kWh and 45kWh options will be added later. Depending on the battery, claimed ranges are between 260-340 miles. We tested the 58kWh version which is capable of a 0-62mph sprint in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 99mph. READ: 11 best new cars coming in 2021: From the futuristic family SUV to the all-new electric car It can be charged at home overnight via a 7kW wallbox More importantly, on paper, it has a useful range of 260 miles. The ID.3 can be charged at home overnight via a 7kW wallbox. If you can access a rapid 50kW charging station then it should be able to get to 80% in an hour, while an ultra rapid (100kW) charger … [Read more...] about Volkswagen ID.3 review: What it’s like driving the ‘electric people’s car’

February 23, 2021 - 09:53 GMT Gareth Herincx We test drive the new plug-in hybrid version of Jeep's baby SUV. Read HELLO!'s review of the Jeep Renegade 4x4 The Jeep Renegade has always been well worth considering if you're in the market for a compact 4x4 that's as much at home in the city or the countryside. It's now an even more tempting proposition because an electrified version (known as the 4xe) has been launched. Jeep's first plug-in hybrid vehicle, it combines a 11.4kWh battery and small electric motor with a 1.3-litre petrol turbo engine, meaning this charismatic crossover can travel for 26 miles on electricity alone. If you charge it regularly, there’s the possibility of some very low running costs (Jeep claims it can return up to 134mpg), while CO2 emissions start at less than 50g/km. The battery can be topped up in under two hours using a home wallbox or under five from a standard three-pin plug. READ: 10 reasons to switch to an electric car MORE: 10 best-selling cars of 2020 Like all hybrid cars , it's also possible to add charge during braking and coasting. Called regenerative braking, it's a way of saving the wasted energy from the process of slowing down a car and using it to recharge the battery. Despite the addition of hybrid technology, the Renegade remains much the same, which is no bad thing. Distinctively styled, it's a great option for families because there's ample space inside (front and back), visibility is excellent, there’s a high-driving position and there are plenty of cubbyholes for smaller items The only slight change (due to the new battery pack) is that boot space is down 20 litres to a still useful 330 litres, while the overall 1,277 litres with the rear seats folded is as impressive as ever. Available with two versions of the same petrol engine (128bhp or 178bhp), you can choose from three trim levels - starting with Limited and moving up … [Read more...] about Jeep Renegade 4xe review 2021: The popular SUV goes green

Photo: Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion scored a small victory in her case against her alleged shooter, rapper Tory Lanez, in court on Thursday. Per Page Six , a judge ruled that Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, is not permitted to speak publicly about the case in which he has pleaded not guilty to one felony count each of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. In January, Lanez filed a request in court for permission to speak publicly about the alleged July shooting which left Megan Thee Stallion with multiple gun shot wounds to her feet . However, a judge denied that request writing, causing Lanez’s lawyer, Shawn Holley, to call the ruling “unfair” because it does not also apply to Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez has been running his mouth about the shooting for quite some time, promoting and releasing an entire album, DAYSTAR, off of public interest in the shooting as well as using his social media platforms to maintain his innocence. But no longer, as the judge ruled Lanez’s protective order should remain in place. “We have two high-profile celebrities named as the defendant and the alleged victim in this case,” the judge said, noting that “the last thing I think anyone wants” is for social media to become part of the evidence in the case. In a statement to Page Six regarding the protective order against Lanez, Holley said “We are simply seeking a fair proceeding, which is difficult when Ms. Peterson and her lawyer are able to speak about the evidence in the case, yet we are unable to refute their public statements because of the protective order.” … [Read more...] about Tory Lanez Forbidden From Speaking Publicly About Megan Thee Stallion Case