Cold showers offer numerous benefits, including increased endorphins, improved metabolism, and enhanced circulation. They can also help in fighting common illnesses like colds and flus.
Cold showers are defined as showers with water temperatures below 70°F. They have various health benefits. Here are a few of them:
1. Glowing skin:
While hot water may feel good, it actually strips away natural oils and dries out the skin. On the other hand, cold water constricts blood vessels, tightening pores, reducing redness and inflammation, preventing moisture loss, and giving the skin a healthy glow.
2. Improved circulation:
Cold water causes an increase in heart rate, leading to improved blood flow circulation. Over time, this can make the circulatory system more efficient, helping to move blood through the body more quickly. It can be particularly beneficial for individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes.
3. Reduction in stress:
Regular cold showers can effectively reduce stress levels. Each cold shower imposes a small amount of stress on the body, gradually improving its ability to handle moderate levels of stress.
4. Combatting depression:
Daily cold showers have been reported to decrease symptoms of depression. Several studies suggest that cold water can boost mood and reduce anxiety.
5. Boosting immunity:
Even just a couple of minutes of transitioning from hot to cold water in the shower can provide protection against circulating viruses. Research shows that the shock of cold water triggers the release of white blood cells that fight off infection as the body tries to warm itself.
Nicole became well-known on social media by posting lifestyle vlogs and comedic sketches. Although she started uploading videos when she was 13, her videos didn’t become popular until she was 17.
Since always, fans have been curious to know even the smallest details about the celebrities they like. What are her earnings from her YouTube channel? What is her net worth? We examine Kayla Nicole‘s net worth in 2023 in this piece.
Here are 5 reasons why we love Kayla Nicole:
1. She’s an On-Air Sports Journalist:
With hosting gigs at sports media outlets including ESPN and Barstool Sports, among others. She has created a name for herself reporting courtside on the NBA and on the sidelines for NFL coverage. Nicole has also covered entertainment news as well.
2. She’s a Fashion Influencer:
Who has pursued a career in modeling and is an ambassador for several fashion brands, including Revolve, Crocs, and Savage X Fenty.
3. She Owns Her Own Fitness Brand:
Nicole revealed to PEOPLE that she was relaunching her fitness brand, Tribe Therepe, based on
“feel-good fitness”
By incorporating the tools she has learned in therapy into the workout routines she shares with her followers.
4. She Uses Her Platform To Speak Her Truth:
In a video posted to Instagram, she penned an open letter to Black girls amid the
“backlash”
she has gotten from online trolls as her ex-boyfriend Kelce.
“It has always been really important for me to use my platform, not to create division, but to elevate and unite women, Black women specifically,”
She said to the camera before beginning her address.
5. She graduated from Pepperdine University:
She posted on her Instagram in 2018, letting her followers know that she graduated from Pepperdine University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.
Victoria James, popularly known as Veekee James, is a Nigerian creative designer celebrated for her phenomenal designs and style. James is known for her illusion and gorgeous dresses created for red carpet appearances and bridal looks.
Veekee had a passion for makeup and hairstyling. She loved sketching and creating designs for friends and herself, which birthed a love for fashion. The seamstress didn’t start from mere passion, she was raised by her fashion designer mother.
Veekee James, a luxe fashion brand renowned for its unique female body sculpting. It features enhanced bust and hips with snatched waistlines and impressive embellishments.
Veekee James brand has been worn by famous Celebrities, Osas Ighodaro, Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa, Mercy Chinwo, Funke Akindele, and Bonang Matheba.
The brand aims for uniqueness, mastering the art of sculpting the feminine body in every dress made. Each design by the brand makes James’ pieces popular for an enhanced bust and hips with a snatched waistline.
Furthermore, paying attention to details, although its beautiful beadings, illusions, and luxurious fabrics, are some of the other remarkable features that make the brand a must-have.
Moreover, with the Veekee James brand, one can tell it’s a brand on which its foundation is built on talent and hard work, dedication, value, and quality work that is very admirable.
In an interview, she lets us into her world by explaining the motivation behind her fashion brand, how her religion has helped her designs, other designers copying her designs and her intimate life.
“If everyone in this world decides they aren’t going to make clothes anymore, I will be fine because there’s just so much God has blessed me with and that is why I don’t joke with God,”
she said.
About people replicating her style, the designer further said
“It’s not a problem if you copy me, especially if I was referenced directly to the post; I feel very good that someone found my design inspiring, but when you copy me and want to act like you don’t know that you copied me as per it’s my own, it can be really painful.”
It was very rare to see artists going on to lead successful careers on the screen. However, years have gone by and the norm has changed for good.
Hip Hop blew up, transcending the next generation onto a greater path.
Here are 7 actors who began their careers in the music industry:
Queen Latifah
Just like her hit song in 1989, Ladies First, we definitely have Queen Latifah topping our chart, as she is the only female in this category.
Latifah has had some good old rap songs that makes her the star that she is today. Her character in Living Single definitely stands the test of time. Latifah has grown with every character portrayed. Her character in Brown Sugar, Just Wright and Set It Off proves that she is indeed a versatile actor.
Queen Latifah is a respected member of the black hip-hop community and as such has gained respect and accolades generations after from upcoming female rappers. The
“Queen Of Hip-Hop”
She has been awarded a Grammy, RIAA certification, A Star on the walk of Fame, A Academy Award nomination and a Golden globe award.
Latifah began her film career in 1991 when she was cast in Jungle Fever directed by Spike Lee. Her acting career became a global hit. Since then she created her own talk show
“The Queen Latifah Show”,
and appeared in the Broadway musical
“Chicago”
which earned Latifah her first Academy award after the film bagged six Oscar nominations.
The rapper-turned-actress also took on a challenging and daring role in the 2007 television film
“Life Support”
As an HIV positive woman. Latifah’s prowess in this film earned her a Golden globe award and an Emmy nomination.
Her musical hit series, which she stars as Bessie has gone on to receive accolades from lovers of film across the globe. Her current and notable work is
“Hustle,”
the sports comedy film, alongside Adam Sandler.
Will Smith
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air definitely had to be Will. We didn’t see anyone playing that character and still managing to pull off outstanding performances years later. It’s such a remarkable feeling, not many actors go from being the fresh prince to an Enemy of the state.
For years, Smith was the biggest movie star thanks to movies like Bad Boys, Independence Day, Enemy of the State, Wild Wild West, Ali, Hitch, and The Pursuit of Happiness.
From Will’s making music that took off in 1985 to becoming Hollywood’s leading man, the Fresh Prince grew to become high in demand in mainstream cinema.
Smith began his musical career by collaborating with fellow Philly DJ and record producer, DJ Jazzy Jeff. The duo went on to win several awards including an American Music Award, and a Grammy amongst others. The duo went their separate ways in 1993 after Will decided it was time to go into acting.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air gave Will the credit and accolade he had long desired, starring as the lead character. The series ran for over 6 years with 140 episodes. Smith displayed charm and an aura that a lot of producers were seeking at the time.
Will Smith went on to attain other leading roles, which gave him incredible success in Hollywood. He has been noted with credible awards such as An Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his recent performance as Richard Williams in the 2021 Biographical Drama, King Richard.
LL Cool J
There’s no doubt that LL Cool J was the talk of the town as hip hop’s hottest act in the ’90s; however, this didn’t stop him from honing in on new talents and pivoting into acting. LL Cool J starred in “In The House” and the entire plot of the movie was about his character, Raider.
LL Cool J, though hasn’t been in many movies but his on screen presence knows no bounds. He outdid himself everytime he appeared on the screen, as his fake resurrection performance in
“Deliver us from Eva”
Is still a scene that lives rent free in the minds of many fans. He has starred in other movies like Deep Blue Sea, In Too Deep, and Any Given Sunday.
The ever dapper James Todd Smith, famously known as LL Cool J is well known for both his acting and rapping. He’s one of the first known commercial rappers who relevant through his community, flow and style since 1984 when he signed with Def Jam Records.
He also stars in the hit crime show NCIS: Los Angeles. He embodies roles that allow you to remember his performance even when the end credits have rolled in, giving his audience and unforgettable cinematic experience. Some of his work also include, 30 Rock, American Dad!, Hawaii Five-O, Charlie’s Angels, S.W.A.T., and Last Holiday.
Ice Cube
The list wouldn’t be complete without Ice Cube, is doing some amazing things on and off screen. Ice Cube is not your favorite actor but he carved a niche for himself with his few appearances that makes a list like this incomplete without him.
Friday is one of the best comedy films, which earned Ice Cube his respect.
He remains noted and versatile in his acting. A few notable works include BarberShop, Three Kings, 21 Jump Street, Friday, Boyz in the hood, All About The Benjamins, The Long Shot, Trespass, and the list goes on.
O’Shea Jackson Sr., famously known as Ice Cube is a household name in hip-hop. His successful solo career and his success from N.WA is where he gained respect in hip-hop. His musical career earned him a Certified Triple Platinum, Five star rating from rolling stone and an induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Ice transitioned into film after starring in
“Boyz in The Hood,”
Written and directed by John Singleton. The movie went on to be nominated in two categories, earning an accolade for the director, actors, and crew.
Ice spent years building his resume, aiming to make something out of his career as an actor. In 2012, he starred as Captain Dickson in the action comedy film 21 Jump Street. The film went on to become a huge success, grossing over $200 million with a $54 million budget. In 2015 Ice served as the producer on N.W.A biopic, Straight Outta Compton, which gained an academy nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Ice T
Tracy Lauren Marrow better known as Ice T is a rapper turned actor. His debut as an actor was in Breaking ‘N’ Enterin in 1983, where he starred as a rapper and a dancer.
In New Jack City besides Wesley Snipes he out did himself, whilst taking up roles that would show his versatility and style as an actor. He has featured in many crime films, which brings us to his famous role as Fin Tutuola in Law and Order Special Victims Unit since 2000. He continues to place his best foot forward in each episode.
His career took off after putting himself on the map with his rapping capabilities.
Some of his notable cinematic films include Trespass, Surviving The Game, Out Kold, Crazy Six, Blood runners, Final Voyage, Ticker.
Tupac Shakur
Tupac was not your regular onscreen guy but his notable appearances still gives him an edge to be in this list many yeas later. He stared in
“Juice,”
Which till still outshines any hip-hop movie made.
Tupac Amur Shakur was indeed a talent to behold.
Gridlock’d, Above the Rim, Poetic Justice were all released following his death.
He also starred in Nothing but Trouble, Gang Related, Murder was the Case and Bullet.
Shakur studied at the school for the Arts in Baltimore. He was a sensational act that went beyond film and hip-hop, into a true force to be reckoned with.
His rap career earned him Platinums and Diamonds, with Shakur having sold over 75 millions records gaining a massive mainstream success.
His performance in Juice was memorable, one can remember every scene with outliving and breathtaking performances by Shakur. He brought in a natural part of himself, transcending beyond the character into a true hip hop legend.
Tyrese Gibson
Tyrese has earned himself a seat at the table as a singer turned actor, starring in movies like Fast Five and Transformers
Gibson’s talkative character first appeared in 2 Fast 2 Furious as Roman Pearce, the movie not critically acclaimed still managed to earn Tyrese a reprising role for the rest of the film’s franchise.
While his success isn’t merely in film but music has earned him six Grammy nominations, adding a spice to the 2 Fast 2 Furious franchise with his amazing vocals, a collaboration with fellow rapper turned actor Ludacris. His debut in Baby Boy was critically good and has lived on to becoming a reference in black entertainment.
Tyrese followed that with a series of roles in other action films, like Flight of the Phoenix, Four Brothers and Death Race.
Tyrese has starred in many remarkable features including Black and Blue, Waist Deep, Annapolis, Dangerous, Rogue Hostage, Shame, Hard Matter, Death Race, and The Collective, Squealer.
It’s become recent news that Mahershala Ali was allegedly on the edge of canceling after Marvel’s writing mishap.
The actor had a tough experience taking up his Marvel role. Producer Kelvin Feige announced in 2019 that the Oscar-winning actor would join the Marvel family playing Blade, the infamous vampire slayer, filling the shoes of Wesley Snipes as the main character.
Since the exciting announcement, things seem to have been going differently than expected. It was reported in 2020 that Marvel temporarily shut down production to hire a new director due to scheduling conflicts, and the problems only began to peak at that time.
The role earned him an Emmy nomination. Later in 2021, the actor starred in a Sci-Fi movie called Swan Song, alongside Ramy Youssef.
As things seemed to be falling in place to restart the production for the Blade reboot, several writers and directors were brought on but later let go from the project for various reasons. However, it was the most recent change in the script that caused Ali to reportedly want to take a seat from production.
A source familiar with the project eluded that the film was shaping into something much different from the original narrative, stating that Blade
“morphed into a narrative led by women and filled with life lessons,”
Which resulted in Ali being demoted from principal lead to fourth lead in the film.
Reports say Ali was not happy with the direction the project was headed in and reportedly bowed out. This was done before producer Kevin Feige, who worked closely with Marvel creator Stan Lee and understood the true vision for the remake, stepped in and made significant changes to keep the Moonlight star onboard.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this?
Mahershala Ali was ready to exit ‘BLADE’ over script issues.
Michael Green (‘Logan’) has been hired to write the script from scratch with the film now to be made on a budget of less than $100M.
This kids and family adventure-comedy animation genre-filled movie is definitely one that will keep you locked to your screen, filled with entertainment and lots of fun.
“Elio”
Tells the story of a kid who struggles to fit into his world. Something magical happens, and he is chosen as Earth’s galactic ambassador by aliens. Meanwhile, his mother Olga works as an agent on a secret project, trying to decode alien messages. Elio is an upcoming animation sci-fi film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Studios. It is written and directed by Adrian Molina, marking his directorial debut.
Eleven-year-old Elio must form new relationships and create a strong bond with the aliens in order to survive the trials set before him. Centuries have passed, and the people on Earth have called out, looking for answers from the universe with no response. Well, things have changed for the better because the universe responds.
Elio is on a mission to survive what is set before him. In the course of this journey, with new galaxies from far and wide involved, he must discover who he is truly meant to be.
The film features the voices of America Ferrera as Elio’s mom, Olga; Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa; Brad Garrett as Ambassador Grigon; and Yonas Kibreab as the title character. Elio will be released in theaters on March 1, 2024.
Clique, this is definitely one for the kids, family time filled with lots of fun.
Is an upcoming Indian language film directed by Debutant Shouryuv and produced under Vyra Entertainment. It stars Nani and Mrunal Thakur as the lead characters.
The trailer was released on Sunday, along with the film’s teaser video. The producers of the film announced that its release date would no longer be December 21st, but December 7th.
The trailer opens with Nani as a devoted and loving father to six-year-old Mahi. The relationship between the father and daughter takes a turn and becomes sour when the girl Nani is in love with decides to spend the rest of her life with someone else.
Mahi and Yashna’s relationship is torn apart. It’s a film that evokes strong emotions. The trailer doesn’t reveal the plot, but it definitely takes us into a heartfelt space, leaving us entertained with a love so deep and beautiful between a man and his child.
The music and art for this film are beautiful, leaving viewers with an unforgettable experience, thrilling dance steps, and a lovely storyline.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this? Would you be seeing this film?
Is an upcoming monster film, serving as a sequel to
“Godzilla vs Kong,”
The seventh installment and the fifth in the Monster verse. The film follows Godzilla as he joins forces against a new threat.
The film stars Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle, and Fala Chen.Hall, Henry, and Hottle reprise their roles from the previous film. This film delves deep into the core stories and folktales that were told long ago about the battle that brought man and monster together, exploring the ancient Titan battle.
The success of the film’s prequel, Godzilla vs Kong, led to the announcement of its sequel in March 2022. The first is set to be released on April 12, 2024. The trailer showcases the incendiary face-off of Godzilla vs Kong, with a memorable cinematic encounter. It pits Godzilla vs Kong in a gargantuan adventure against an unidentified threat in the world of humans. This epic film presents the further history of these Titans and the mysterious battle that forever ties them to humankind.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this upcoming project?
Cyrus is the mastermind behind the Lift team, a seasoned thief who reluctantly agrees to work with the government for one final heist. This character is portrayed by the immensely talented comedian, Kevin Hart, in a role that showcases his transition towards a more action-oriented persona, as seen in films like Central Intelligence.
Kevin Hart has an exciting proposition for you. The accomplished comedy star is seeking a few recruits to join the heist group led by Cyrus Whitaker (played by Kevin Hart himself).
Directed by F. Gary Gray and featuring a star-studded cast including Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, and Sam Worthington.
“Lift”
Is an upcoming heist comedy action film. Notably, Kevin also serves as a producer for this project.
In Lift, Kevin and his team embark on an impossible yet daring mission during an international flight from London to Zurich. Their goal is to race against time to steal $500 million in gold from a passenger plane cruising at 40,000 feet.
Years after Caesar’s reign, a young ape journeys through time, leading him to question everything he knows about his past and the choices that will shape the future of apes and humans. This film is set years after the 2017 release of
“War for the Planet of the Apes.”
Some apes are familiar with Caesar and his teachings, and they have built empires based on his ways.
Meanwhile, another ape embarks on a journey to find liberation. A young and beautiful human woman becomes the link that connects the ape to his ultimate request, unbeknownst to him that she has her own plans.
In this film, the future unfolds after Caesar’s reign, with apes as the dominant species, while humans live in isolation, resembling mere shadows in their own world.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,”
the fourth installment in the reboot series, is scheduled for release on May 24, 2024. The movie continues the story of intelligent simian descendants navigating their dominance on Earth.
The film stars Owen Teague in the lead role, alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this upcoming film?
