Fans of Chlöe x Halle are in for a treat. Chlöe is stepping out on her own for her new album, In Pieces, her debut as a solo artist.
“I have been the rawest, the most vulnerable, and the most open I have been in my entire life with this album,” she said in a statement, adding, “I used to believe the way I love so hard without question, was a curse. Only to find out it’s been my greatest gift all along.”
So far, the record’s rollout has not been without excitement and controversy. Find the details about the album below.
Release Date
In Pieces is out 3/31 via Parkwood/Columbia. Pre-save it here.
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The full tracklist has not yet been revealed. However, based on the album’s listing on Apple Music, the album will include a total of 14 tracks. Although previously shared singles “Treat Me” and “Have Mercy” didn’t make the final cut, “Pray It Away” has.
Features
This is where the controversy comes in. The only feature Chlöe has confirmed so far is Chris Brown for the song “How Does It Feel.” His history of harassment, battery, sexual assault, and more prompted fans to take to social media to call out Chlöe. The track arrives on February 24.
The album’s cover art features the singer confidently staring directly into the camera dressed in a form-fitting red latex gown.
Singles
The lead single is “Pray It Away,” a powerful song about overcoming a breakup with spirituality: “God knows my heart, I’m wildin’, wildin’ / So close to doin’ somethin’ / Maybe I should go and take it to church / And wash it away,” she sings.
She also revealed that none of her previous singles like “Have Mercy,” “Treat Me,” “Surprise,” or the Latto-assisted “For The Night” will be on the album.
SZA isn’t the only alternative R&B singer looking to make a triumphant return to music this year. 6lack (real name Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.) took to social media to tease that a new project from him titled, S.I.H.L., is coming soon.
Thanks to the assistance of Atlanta’s Water Boyz, the singer got the word about his musical return by having them hand out red roses with a brief note, “See you soon, Love 6lack,” attached.
Not much is known about the album, only that the album is slated to drop sometime next month, thanks to the cover image posted on his label’s website. 6lack took a page out of Kendrick Lamar’s promotional book by creating a dropbox folder with bits and pieces of his forthcoming album. However, his upcoming album is hidden behind a password.
6lackbox.com screen grab
The songwriter’s last album, East Atlanta Love Letter, was released in 2018, just two short years after his critically acclaimed debut studio album Free 6lack in 2016. Although the Atlanta native hasn’t completely stepped away from music. Since dropping his sophomore album, 6lack has made guest appearances on several songs, including “Forever” by Jessie Reyez, “Miss My Dawgs” by Kaash Paige, “Nothing More To Say” by Calvin Harris, and “Lately” by Eli Derby, to name a few.
S.I.H.L. is set to be released in March 2023 via LVRN/Interscope. To pre-order, click here.
Latto has unleashed a lot of fiery singles lately. From “Lottery” with Lu Kala to the provocative “Another Nasty Song,” which successfully got people talking. However, it looks like she’s got even more material coming. Although she only unveiled her last LP 777 in March of last year, she’s already talking about her next one.
On Twitter, a fan posted a list of artists they wanted Latto to work with on her next album. The list included a long list of music acts, including Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Summer Walker, Chris Brown, Don Toliver, SZA, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Kim Petras, and Doja Cat. Latto quote-tweeted, saying that “1 of these already done.” Then, she added, “Wait, I read the list again… *2.”
Fans are frantically guessing on social media. Many are expressing hope that it’s not Chris Brown, who has a song called “How Does It Feel” arriving with Chlöe soon, which upset many of her fans due to his alleged history of harassment, assault, and more.
In November, Latto dealt with 130 of her songs being leaked. While this would’ve easily devastated any other artist, she proved to be unbothered, posting a spicy TikTok of her twerking in a hot tub with the caption, “POV: Dancing to ur leaked music for ur man.”
So far, Latto hasn’t shared any further information about the forthcoming project.
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In Apple TV’s newest series, Shrinking, Jason Segal stars as Jimmy, a grieving therapist who goes against the grain in his practice in order to make a unique influence on the lives of his patients. Harrison Ford also stars in the show and he’s an absolute joy to watch as he plays Dr. Paul Rhodes, Jimmy’s boss who is very much against his new process for work. Jessica Williams stars as Gaby (Jimmy’s co-worker), Lukita Maxwell stars as Alice (Jimmy’s daughter), and Chirsta Miller stars as Liz (Jimmy’s slightly intrusive neighbor). It’s quite an enjoyable show that combines comedy with relatable moments from all stages of adulthood.
How Many Episodes Are In ‘Shrinking’ Season 1?
Season one of Shrinking will feature a total of ten episodes. Each episode is about a half-hour long and they premiere every Thursday on Apple TV starting at 12am EST/PST.
Now that you know how many episodes are in season one, and when they come out, here’s the official synopsis for Shrinking season one:
Shrinking follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.
New episodes of ‘Shrinking’ are available on Apple TV on Wednesdays at 12am EST/ PST.
In just a few days, Snowfall will make its long-awaited return for season six. The upcoming collection episodes also make for the final season of the show that’s run strong on FX since its start in 2017. Snowfall revolves around the crack epidemic in Los Angeles and places Franklin Saint, played by Damson Idris, as one of the main characters who had a major role in the spread and continuation of the epidemic. For the sixth and final season of Snowfall, viewers will see how the show ends things. Will Franklin go out on top or will the powers that be take him down?
How Many Episodes Are In ‘Snowfall’ Season 6?
Just like season five, the sixth season of Snowfall — which premieres on February 22 — will feature a total of ten episodes. Each episode will be an hour long and premiere every Wednesday on FX starting at 10pm EST/PST. For those who are unable to tune into FX on Wednesday nights, new episodes of Snowfall will be available to watch the next day on Hulu.
Now that you know how many episodes are in season six, and when they come out, here’s an official synopsis of the upcoming season:
This was how crack began. Over the course of five seasons, FX’s Snowfall has chronicled how an off-the-books CIA operation contributed to the destruction rock cocaine leveled upon the vibrant community of South Central L.A.
It’s October 1986 in this sixth and final season, as civil war threatens to destroy the Saint family. Franklin (Damson Idris) is desperate, forced to rob his Aunt Louie (Angela Lewis) and Uncle Jerome (Amin Joseph) after being wiped out by former CIA officer Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson). Meanwhile, Louie has taken over Franklin’s role as Teddy’s sole buyer, undercutting her nephew and creating a competing empire in the process.
Franklin is now faced with losing everyone he loves and everything he’s built, and coming through it all will mean out-maneuvering the KGB, the DEA and the CIA, as well as avoiding the LAPD’s fully militarized, fully corrupt, C.R.A.S.H units.
When everyone has their backs against the wall, who will they become in order to survive?
New episodes of ‘Snowfall’ are available FX on Wednesdays at 10pm EST/ PST.
It’s been nearly a year and a half since the tragic accidental shooting on the set of the Western Rust, which ended with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the wounding of director Joel Souza. Last month two people were charged: the film’s actor-producer Alec Baldwin, who unwittingly discharged the gun, and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. At the time it was believed Baldwin, if convicted, could face up to five years in jail. Not anymore.
As per The New York Times, prosecutors have downgraded the involuntary manslaughter charges against both Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed. Baldwin’s lawyers had argued that the Santa Fe County district attorney’s office had erroneously charged their client under a version of a New Mexica firearm law that wasn’t passed until months after the incident, which occurred in October of 2021.
Now, instead of five years in prison, both Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed face a maximum of 18 months.
When the charges were formally made against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed, prosecutors claimed that the former had not taken gun safety training seriously, that he was “distracted and talking on his cell phone.” They also alleged that Baldwin would point the weapon at people and even rest his finger on the trigger.
Baldwin has claimed that he was told the gun he was given was “cold,” that it didn’t contain live rounds and was thus safe to handle. Gutierrez-Reed’s lawyers, meanwhile, have argued that she shouldn’t be convicted because she was not holding the gun when it went off. They also claim she did check each round each day.
“Dillon Brooks is definitely the Cheese of the NBA” -Big Wos
Writer and NBA analyst from The Ringer, Wosny “Big Wos” Lambry, takes some time out of his definitely busy day (we recorded the day after the NBA trade deadline) to join Matt and Vince on Pod Yourself The Wire to talk about season two episode five of The Wire, “Undertow.”
A conversation about an episode from 2003 and its showdown between Ziggy and Cheese, the drug dealer played by the Wu Tang Clan’s finest actor – Method Man, might not seem relevant to the current zeitgeist, but as Wos points out, they’re both nepo babies. Ziggy is, of course, the son of Frank Sobotka, treasurer for the International Brotherhood of Stevedores, and we learn in this episode that Cheese is East Baltimore drug kingpin Prop Joe’s nephew. Further proof that when not in our own butts, our fingers are firmly on the pulse. Their powerful relatives explain why Ziggy continues to get opportunities despite showing complete incompetence in whatever he does, and how Cheese has a leadership position despite making poor business decisions like burning Ziggy’s car instead of selling it. More nepo babies should fight for our entertainment. Imagine if Jack Quaid burned Ben Platt’s car. That would be sick as hell.
Meanwhile the police crew from the original detail continues to reassemble because this is the same show that made you wait five episodes for the titular wire. They start looking into Baltimore’s whitest drug dealers, leading Wos to introduce the term “White Mikes” to the pod.
Support the Pod: become a patron at patreon.com/Frotcast to get more bonus content than you could ever want. Sign up for the Pod Yourself a Shoutout tier to hear Vince give you a corner nickname on the podcast like this week’s newest members: M. Night Shyamalan, Matt’s Mom, Mets, Steffenwolf, & The Mick.
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To say that lot is going on in the spirits world is a ridiculous understatement. From highly sought-after bourbons to complex rye whiskeys, bold dark rums, nuanced, vegetal tequilas, memorable single malt Scotch whiskies, and so much more. It’s a chaotic, busy industry. It’s not surprising that with all of these (and way more) choices, liqueurs sometimes seem to get lost in the shuffle. They’re always there, we just don’t seem to make room for them.
Well, we’re here to tell you that you should. Especially during the winter months.
For the uninitiated, the definition of what a liqueur is might not be totally clear. Not only is it spelled slightly different from the word “liquor” (even though technically a liqueur is a form of liquor), but it’s also a spirit with (usually) a lower alcohol content (from 15% to 55%) and often has extra flavors and ingredients like herbs, spices, fruits, and sugars. Many liqueurs are best enjoyed as a digestif or as a decadent, end-of-the-day drink. They’re also aces to mix with.
Now that you’re likely craving a nice, sweet, indulgent, warming liqueur, you probably want to know which ones to try. Well, we did the work for you. Okay, technically a handful of bartenders did. We asked them to tell us the best liqueurs to drink or mix with this winter and they didn’t disappoint with their varied and exciting answers. Keep scrolling to see them all.
Kronan Swedish Punsch
Kronan
Roberto Cibrian Stockbridge, USBG bartender in Boston
Kronan Swedish Punsch. A rum-based liqueur with three different kinds of rum and excellent baking spices. We have been using a lot of this liqueur this season to bring depth and nuance to our cocktails.
Tasting Notes:
This rum-based liqueur is known for its flavors of candied nuts, vanilla beans, and gentle spices. It’s well-suited for a wintry cocktail.
Drambuie
Drambuie
Gary Mennie, food and beverage director at The Mills House Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina
Drambuie. This is a liqueur produced from Scotch whisky, honey, herbs, and spices. Drambuie has a sweet and herbal quality to it that goes well in a glass or one of our desserts at Iron Rose, the signature restaurant of The Mills House Hotel in Charleston.
Tasting Notes:
This popular liquor is known for its mix of caramel and honey sweetness and wintry spices.
The best liqueur that I would not recommend consuming straight, but rather as an addition to any cocktail would be Ancho Reyes. This product comes in both the Chile pepper and green pepper varietals. The green pepper product is the one that I have the most experience with and have enjoyed playing with it to create some unique concepts.
Tasting Notes:
When mixed with a margarita, it provides a sharp mouth feel and a very subtle heat component. This small and easy take on a spicy margarita will completely transform the cocktail and be sure to wow your friends. This a great addition during the winter to really bring some warmth to the soul.
Sorel Liqueur
Sorel
Jonathan Cano, lead bartender at Amara in Paraiso in Miami, Florida
Jack from Brooklyn’s Sorel, a hibiscus-flavored, Caribbean classic, with roots in Africa, and a touching story of resilience, makes this artisanal liqueur a must-try. You’ll definitely want to keep it chilled or serve it over ice, or better yet, prepare yourself a JFB Sorel Spritz, a winter spritz, enlivened with notes of hibiscus and a touch of spice from ginger and clove.
Tasting Notes:
This liqueur is used more as a modifier in cocktails in small quantities, adding perfect notes of warm spices such as cloves, and when mixed with citrus, provides a beautiful pink/red hue, however, it’s also delicious on its own.
Rapa Giovanni Ratafia di Andorno Cherry Liqueur
Rapa Giovanni
Max Stampa-Brown, beverage director and partner at The Garret Group in New York City
Rapa Giovanni Ratafia di Andorno Cherry Liqueur is a distant cousin of chartreuse that is really incredible. It’s made with black cherries, sugar, and spices.
Tasting Notes:
It has the same warm spice notes, intense acidity, high proof, plenty of natural sugars, and really rich, almost savory herbal notes.
Fernet Branca Menta
Fernet Branca
Greg Coll, food and beverage director at Dawn Ranch in Guerneville, California
Fernet Branca Menta is not appreciated as much as it should be. Add some to your coffee or my personal favorite, hot chocolate, for a winter warmer worth drinking.
Tasting Notes:
For those faint of heart for the original Fernet Branca, Menta is the more approachable, smoother version with mint dominating the experience.
St. George NOLA Coffee. There is no added sugar, and it is made with French chicory coffee. It is slightly different than what is out there, but it has natural flavors so you can really taste the difference. This is what I use to make a strong espresso martini.
Tasting Notes:
The flavors are dominated by freshly brewed coffee, but there are also notes of vanilla and hazelnut.
Il Mallo Nocino
Il Mallo
Brandon Ristaino, co-founder and beverage director at Good Lion Hospitality in Santa Barbara, California
When it’s chilly outside, I’m looking for comfort in my cocktails. The Nocino (Italian walnut liqueur) made by Il Mallo is all the comfort I’m looking for, and then some.
Tasting Notes:
I like adding a bit of the nocino to classic stirred cocktails (like the Manhattan or old fashioned), as a complement to a hot toddy, or sip it neat by the fire. It’s all baking spice and walnut deliciousness.
Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur
Zirbenz
Kira Collings, bar manager at Hearth and Hill in Park City, Utah
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a case of Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur this winter. Hailing from the Austrian Alps, this bitter, herbal, unique liqueur gets its flavor from Arolla Stone Pines fruit – harvested in the Austrian Alps. I appreciate that Josef Hofer has also been a family distillery since 1797.
Tasting Notes:
This fascinating liqueur is smooth, crisp, slightly sweet – it tastes like you’re exploring the snowy mountains and is lovely mixed with mezcal and a good tonic. For a perfect après-ski ski, I offer guests my “Mountain Toddy” – made with Scotch, ginger honey, lemon, hot water, and Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur.
St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
St. George
Sean Pantazi, director of beverage at The Ritz-Carlton in Lake Tahoe, California
I have to admit that the St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur is pretty darn wonderful. I typically like to add my own flavors to cocktails and not depend on too many flavored products, but this one when blended well adds very nice structure to winter cocktails.
Tasting Notes:
This liqueur carries great ripe, juicy pear flavor that is perfectly tempered with the addition of clove and cinnamon.
Bordiga Dilei Amaro
Bordiga
Kirk Paganelli, taproom mixologist at The Clancy in San Francisco
The recipe is original from its debut and was derived in piedmont. With this product having such an array of flavors, the best way to enjoy this would either be neat or in a classic Manhattan. The bourbon and bitters pair very well with this liqueur.
Tasting Notes:
Bordiga Dilei Amaro is a great sipper, rich with juniper, mint, and thyme. This liqueur has a combination of 30 different botanicals, each individually infused and distilled.
Licor 43
Licor 43
Nick Akira Amano Dolan, general manager at Trick Dog in San Francisco, California
I can’t say enough how much I think everyone should have Licor 43 in their home bar. It is one of the most versatile liqueurs out there and can turn a variety of classic cocktails into a next-level drink.
Tasting Notes:
It is a great substitute for triple sec in any recipe and the added bit of vanilla in this liqueur really puts it over the edge.
A liqueur worth drinking this winter has to be Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur. This well-made Liqueur is crafted with purpose and ethics, and there is not a single coffee liqueur that can compete with it. It’s fantastic for making a coffee old fashioned and espresso martini.
Tasting Notes:
This liqueur is the equivalent of a great cup of coffee in alcohol form. There are a ton of espresso, caramel, and chocolate flavors.
St Germain
St Germain
Erica Dimmig, lead mixologist at Pendry Hotel in Chicago
St Germain is a delicious classic with beautiful floral notes. Kaitlyn Stewart’s High and Dry cocktail, replacing sweet vermouth with St. Germain and topping with sparkling wine in a riff on a negroni has quickly become a guest favorite at my bar.
Tasting Notes:
This elderflower liqueur carries other flavors as well including grapefruit, citrus peel, tropical fruits, and a light floral character.
Domaine de Canton – premium quality and flavor. Baby ginger is specifically used for its distinct flavor properties and viscosity. The ginger is hand cut, rinsed, and allowed to dry for several days, in preparation for being married into the overall recipe. Additionally, hand-selected Tahitian vanilla beans and Provencal honey are sourced and added to the recipe in careful amounts.
Tasting Notes:
The result is a flavor profile that is exceptionally delicious and balanced with ginger, vanilla, and orange peel.
It’s tough to quantify whether today’s parents are stricter or more permissive than previous generations, but the overall sentiment seems to be that parents are more lenient than they were a few decades back.
A poll by YouGov found that younger Americans are more likely than their elders to have been raised by “not very strict” or “not at all strict” parents. Thirty-nine percent of under-30s say that their parents weren’t very strict or not strict at all, compared to only 15% of over-65s.
Nicola Kraus, author of “The Nanny Diaries,” believes that it’s a natural outgrowth of the fact that we know a lot more about children than we did in the past.
“We are deeply aware that our children are cognizant, conscious humans in a way previous generations weren’t aware. Children were treated like pets or-worse-release-valves for their parents’ stresses and fears, then expected to magically transform into healthy, functional adults,” she writes.
But this change in parenting has encouraged other trends that many think are creating a greater number of entitled young adults who can’t fend for themselves. These days we have helicopter parents, bulldozer parents and dependent parents whose overinvolvement in their children’s lives renders them incapable of becoming fully integrated adults.
Reddit user u/qquackie asked the online forum “What parenting ‘trend’ do you strongly disagree with?” and got an overwhelming number of responses from people who think that today’s parents are raising entitled children.
Many of the responders think that parents are being too sensitive with their children and they don’t provide firm boundaries. They also think it’s a big problem for kids to think they’re the center of the universe.
Here are 21 of the most popular responses to the parenting question.
1. Pretending that not parenting is parenting
“I won’t tell my child to stop kicking your leg repeatedly because i don’t want to crush his spirit!’ — StoicDonkey
2. Denying your kid any negative experiences or emotions
“They are a normal part of being a person, teach them to handle negative emotions now before you send them out into a world they are not prepared to handle.” — IAmRules
3. Fake “gentle parenting”
“You hear and see so many parents letting their children do whatever they want, no matter how destructive, rude or hurtful their behaviours are. Parents find themselves beholden to the whims of their childrens’ emotions in the name of gentle parenting, instead of true gentle parenting where (so I hear) boundaries are set alongside validating emotions.” — candianuk
4. Not setting clear boundaries
“You are the adult, not the kid. Children benefit sooo much more from clear rules and consequences.” — NorthWeight3580
5. The “bulldozer” parent
“The parent who removes all obstacles/challenges from a child’s life so they don’t learn about perseverance, problem solving, failure (sometimes you can try hard and still not get the reward) and learning from mistakes – unless the goal is to develop a highly anxious person – then, being a bulldozer parent is great.” — spinefexmouse
6. Stage-mom syndrome
“Abusing the talents of your child just to boost your self image in society.” — sweettooth_92
7. Nonstop supervision
“Hovering over them at every turn. Whatever happened to tossing them in a play area in another room and letting them create, explore, and get the occasional bumps?” — ansibley
8. Not believing the teacher
“‘My kid never lies to me.’ Seriously. Parents absolutely should be their kid’s biggest supporter. But support sometimes means holding the kid responsible when they don’t do the right thing.” — jdith123
9. “No talking back!”
“If this also counts… Parents who punish their kids for speaking up or otherwise explaining something, saying that they’re ‘talking back.’ I honestly don’t get why most parents refuse to admit they’re not always right sometimes. Besides, what if their kid one day comes up to them and says another adult is touching them inappropriately?” — EntryRepresentative5
10. Helicopter parenting
“Kids need freedom to explore the world, get dirty, engage in free play. I am not advocating putting the child outside on a Saturday morning and telling them to come home when the street lights come on, but an age acceptable level of freedom.” — Cat_Astrophe_X
11. Pushing them too hard
“Pushing them too hard in sports, academics, etc. Like pushing til they need therapy or get injured, no free time, no downtime. FFS, they only get to be young & without excessive responsibilities once.” — Oh-Oh-Ophelia
12. Tablets in public
“Loud cartoons and games on tablets in public places.” — StarrCreationsLLC
13. Potty training too late
“Oh man, I’m a nanny and work in daycare. I can talk so much about this. One is late potty training. Waiting to potty train a child is more and more common. Which I generally agree with. Wait until they’re 2.5-3 and knock it out. Some take longer, some are probably ready earlier. Better than rushing it and causing issues. What this has turned into. Not potty training. I nanny a 4 year old that is still in pull ups. She is more than capable of using the potty. Our 4 year old classroom just installed a diaper genie because so many 4 year olds are starting preschool in diapers. My best friend who is a Kindergarten teacher had 2 kids start kindergarten in diapers. Luckily they’re potty trained now.” — cleaning-meaning
14. Kids on social media
“Creating social media channels for your children where they proceed to upload videos and photos of their kids. Perfect place for pedophiles.” — AJSK18
15. Too much structure
”I guess the overall trend of prioritizing academics/extracurriculars and college admissions over everything else. Give your kids some chores and let them hang out with their friends outside of structured sports and musical activities!” — hausfrau224
16. Tablet addiction
“Constantly giving your kid(s) a tablet or cellphone to keep them busy because you can’t be bothered to actually be a parent or pay attention to them.” — ZRuneDemonX
17. Letting the kid make all the choices
“I believe kids should have reasonable choices, like what their snack is and the character that’s on their bedspread, but you can’t let your 3 year old decide when you’re allowed to leave your house. The world doesn’t work that way.” — cihojuda
18. Silence
“Saying ‘what goes on in this house, stays in this house.’ I know hundreds of victims of abuse, go through years of pain because of this phrase.” — Dixie_Maclant
19. Birthdays
“The social media trend that keeps upping the expectations for birthday parties and any celebration connected to a kid. When I was a kid, birthdays consisted of a handmade invitation made by me, a cake from the grocery store, food that my Mom cooked and then inviting some friends and family over for games. Today’s expectation is that every monthversary and half-birthday consist of a huge arch of balloons that will end up in the trash, a customized three-tier fondant cake, gift wrapping that color-coordinates with the themed party favors and of course, a very intentional outfit for the numerous photo ops that will take up most of the day. Anything for the ‘gram, right? Don’t even get me started on gender reveal announcements.” — littlebunsenburner
20. Parent, not friend
“Trying to be your kid’s ‘friend,’ not a parent. A parent is there to provide guidance and responsible behavior to model. Yes, sometimes making their actions have consequences and setting boundaries can be difficult and they’ll not be too happy with you. That’s part of the job. Ultimately I think that will result in a healthier relationship than being the “cool” permissive parent. I’ve seen results of that style of (not) parenting with very sad outcomes.” — DataPlenty
21. You’re not special
“Perpetuating the myth that one’s children are somehow special. With about 97% certainty, they are not. Teaching them that they are just sets them up for crushing disappointment down the road. It’s far better to raise kids to believe they are ordinary people with a few gifts, but also some flaws and weaknesses.” — AssistantToTheSensei
Humans may not always recognize greatness right away, but sometimes it’s so clear it simply can’t be denied.
You don’t have to be a dancer yourself to see when someone’s got moves, and a viral video from choreographer Phil Wright spotlights a kid who’s got moves. Like, wow.
Mariandrea Villegas may be tiny, but she packs a mighty amount of energy, skill, coordination and x-factor into her dancing. Oh and joy. Did I mention joy?
Villegas, 13, danced alongside choreographer Phil Wright at The Dance Awards and holy moly. She snatched the stage right out from under him.
“I think I got smoked,” he wrote when he shared the video on his Instagram page. “I need to stop dancing with these kids. 😂 They’re low-key superheroes.”
Upworthy shared the video on Instagram as well, and people loved it.
“When you find your passion at a young age, it’s a beautiful thing to see,” wrote one commenter.
“And all with a smile on her face,” wrote another.
“This kid is an absolute star 🙌” shared another, echoing the sentiment of the copious fire emojis in the comments.
Keep on dancing with joy and passion, Mariandrea! We can’t wait to see more from you. (You can follow her on Instagram if you want to see what she’s done up to now. It’s impressive.)
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