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Boston Baked Betrayal: A Look at Nikki Bella's Villainous Turn
The November 10, 2025 edition of Monday Night Raw will forever be remembered as one of the most magical Raws in WWE history. It started off on a magical note already. John Cena, for the first time in his storied and iconic career, finally... finally captured the Intercontinental Championship. He did it! He completed the Grand Slam, joining the prestigious list that includes Edge, Jeff Hardy, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, and someone who we are still mourning 20 years later, Eddie Guerrero. Raw kicked off with something that I had been waiting at least a decade for.
By Clyde E. Dawkins5 months ago in Viva
Stop Harassing Women who Smoke
I could have smoked three cigarettes for how long it took me to find the right image to put with this article. I'm sure the AI generators don't struggle like I do trying to force an image into the pixel spot wanting a specific mood/look but not getting the number of pixels correct. Ugh. Ok, now that I've vented, what was I wanting to talk about today? Oh yeah, women who smoke. I did not light a cigarette while I wrote this venting prelude paragraph. I just wanted you to know that because as I move on to the next paragraph, I'm going to refill my coffee cup and then light a cigarette.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman5 months ago in Viva
Wayne, An underrated, Under viewed, Gem.
These days, a good TV show is incredibly hard to find; my Netflix watch history could probably prove my point. It’s because of this rarity that I’m here to tell you about a true diamond in the rough and its title is “Wayne”.
By 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚢 ☾6 months ago in Viva
Throwing Stones
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven from Stranger Things) talks on Instagram I don't know about you but at the moment, I am constantly questioning people's motivations for things. Is it a state of the world thing? Maybe. I think that it is also to do with a recent surge in my consumption of videos in the last couple of days after the debacle in the Oval Office. But that's another story.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Viva
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Swaay
SWAAY is a ground-breaking media and online publishing company that harnesses the style and glamour of today’s business-minded woman. SWAAY is dedicated to celebrating the stories of established and emerging entrepreneurs to advance more women into the forefronts of innovation and entrepreneurship through visually inspiring and intellectually engaging content.
Body Talk
Your body, your choice? A place to debate and discuss the complexities and controversies surrounding women's' health issues, reproductive rights, and bodily autonomy.
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Are These Bali Tour Packages from Mumbai Worth It?
If you’re planning an international vacation, you’ve probably come across dozens of Bali Tour Packages from Mumbai online. They promise everything—from budget-friendly deals to luxury experiences—but the big question remains: Are they really worth it?
By Viacation Tourismabout 2 hours ago in Viva
Mira Mediterranean Becomes a Power Room as Branson Cognac and Hakk Honor Industry Women by NWO Sparrow
A deeper look at the women behind the biggest wins in music, media, and culture by NWO Sparrow 50 Cent, Hakk, and Mira Mediterranean Toast the Women Behind the Scenes
By NWO SPARROWabout 5 hours ago in Viva
The Street Artist
How One Woman Uses Art to Make the Homeless Visible THE CHALK OUTLINE OF FORGOTTEN LIVES 🖍️ Maria Alvarez does not sell her art in galleries or display it in museums because her canvas is the sidewalk and her subjects are the homeless people who sleep on those sidewalks and who are walked past by thousands of commuters daily without being acknowledged or even consciously perceived, and Maria's art involves creating life-size chalk portraits around the actual sleeping positions of homeless individuals during the early morning hours before they wake, so that when morning commuters arrive they see vivid colorful artistic representations of human beings in the exact spots where they would normally see nothing because they have trained themselves to look through homeless people as though they were part of the urban landscape rather than human beings deserving of acknowledgment 🌆
By The Curious Writer3 days ago in Viva
The Tattoo Artist
How One Woman Transforms Trauma Into Art on Human Skin THE CANVAS NOBODY CHOOSES 💪 Elara Chen does not work in an ordinary tattoo shop and does not create ordinary tattoos because her clients come to her not with designs they found on Pinterest but with scars they want transformed, surgical scars and self-harm scars and burn scars and mastectomy scars and the countless other marks that trauma leaves on human skin that serve as permanent visible reminders of the worst moments of their owners' lives, and Elara's gift is the ability to see in these damaged landscapes of skin the foundation for artwork that does not hide the scar but incorporates it, making the wound part of the beauty rather than something beauty must conceal 🌸
By The Curious Writer4 days ago in Viva
'Bridgerton': Why Waiting For Eloise's Story Isn't Such A Bad Thing
Since the hit fourth season of Bridgerton ended, fans have eagerly speculated on which sibling would follow after second-son Benedict Bridgerton, to become the romantic lead for season five: marriage-averse Eloise, played by Claudia Jesse, or the recently widowed Francesca, played by Hannah Dodd. It was recently confirmed that Francesca would take the spotlight, finding a second chance at love with her late Husband John Stirling's cousin, Michaela, in the show's first queer leading romance.
By Kristy Anderson5 days ago in Viva
The Curve of Elegance: Why the Oval Engagement Ring is 2026’s Ultimate Style Icon
In the delicate dance of choosing a symbol for lifelong commitment, the shape of the stone often speaks louder than its size. For decades, the round brilliant cut was the undisputed sovereign of the jewellery world. However, as we move through 2026, a new silhouette has claimed the hearts of modern brides across the UK. The oval engagement rings have transitioned from a vintage alternative to a contemporary masterpiece, offering a blend of traditional brilliance and a uniquely modern, flattering aesthetic.
By Mohd Kaish6 days ago in Viva
Why I’m Trading the Round Diamond for a Cushion: The Bold Return of Soft Luxury
We live in an era that often feels incredibly sharp. From the crisp lines of our modern architecture to the high-definition screens we stare at all day, everything is pointed and precise. Perhaps that is why, as we navigate through 2026, there is a collective yearning for something softer, something with a bit more "soul." In the world of fine jewellery, this sentiment has led to the massive resurgence of cushion diamond rings.
By Mohd Kaish6 days ago in Viva
The Return of the Marquise: Why 2026 is the Year of the 'Royal' Silhouette
In the cyclical world of jewellery, what was once considered "old-fashioned" often returns with a renewed sense of vigour and sophistication. We saw it with the resurgence of yellow gold, and now, in 2026, we are witnessing the triumphant return of the marquise engagement rings. Originally commissioned by King Louis XV of France to resemble the perfectly shaped lips of the Marquise de Pompadour, this cut carries a romantic heritage that few other shapes can match.
By Mohd Kaish6 days ago in Viva
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