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Your First Look At Brad Pitt’s Upcoming Formula 1 Film
(and Real F1 Drivers!)
Brad Pitt is taking the lead — and wheel — in the highly anticipated Formula 1 film, F1. Known for their collaboration on Top Gun: Maverick, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Joseph Kosinski are teaming up again to bring the adrenaline-fueled domain of Formula 1 to the big screen, combining cinematic storytelling with the high-octane action that’s fundamental to the sport.
The film, a partnership with Apple Original Films and Formula 1 in which Pitt is also Executive Producer, follows Brad as Sonny Hayes, a former driver making a comeback to the sport. Teaming up with rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), Hayes navigates the challenges of racing and mentorship within the fictional APXGP team.
The movie is being shot at real Formula 1 races around the world, including Silverstone, Hungary, Spa, Monza, Zandvoort, Japan, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi and Mexico City.
Pitt expressed his enthusiasm for the project, noting the joy the project has brought him. “I’m a little giddy right now, I’ve got to say. It’s the best time of my life. The vibe is amazing, but just to get to be a part of it in this way, and get to tell our story.”
Pitt went on to express gratitude for the support from the F1 community, highlighting the cooperation from all the teams involved. “All the teams have opened their doors for us,” the actor said. “Everyone has just been really, really amazing, that we can do this. And it’s going to be really good.”
F1 is currently on track to premiere in theatres and IMAX on June 27, 2025.
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Katy Perry Debuts Her First
Release From Upcoming September Album ‘143’
Having concluded her “American Idol” judgeship, Katy Perry has now returned to music, hinting with the release of “WOMAN’S WORLD” marks a new era for the pop icon.
Her inspiration: her beautiful 3-year old baby Daisy, who she and Orlando Bloom welcomed in August, 2020. “It’s exactly how I feel right now. I feel really empowered. I feel really grounded. I feel really fearless,” she explained. “And I haven’t always felt that way. And right now, I really feel in tune with my feminine divine. After having my child, something changed. And that is power, and I’m utilizing that power right now. I hope everyone can feel that.”
Katy’s new album 143 release September 20, 2024. Congrats Katy!
Fruit Infusions To Boost Hydration
Getting more water into your body this summer need not be boring nor expensive. Where do you start? What do you do? It’s easy - create your own Fruit Infusions!
Slice your favorite fruits, and combine them in a pitcher of water (distilled, sparkling or bottled), allowing them to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Mix and match new combinations to create new tastes, adding mint, rosemary, or basil. It’s that easy.
Here are a couple of recipes to inspire your creativity… and taste buds!
Strawberry & Mango Water
What’s it good for: A sweeter way
to hydrate through your day!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Ripe Mango
OPTION: Use mango for Orange Slices
6 Strawberries
2 Large Glasses Water
DIRECTIONS: Thinly slice mango, and slice strawberries in half. Drop fruit into water.
Allow to infuse for 5 minutes, then enjoy!
Yield: 2 Glasses | Calories: 30
Strawberry, Basil & Lemon
Cold Infusion
What’s it good for: Beats the head and makes hydrating easy with fun & fruity flavors.
INGREDIENTS:
6 Strawberries
4 slices Lemons
4 Basil Leaves
2 Large Glasses Water
DIRECTIONS: Roughly chop basil and slice strawberries in half. Drop ingredients into water. Leave for 5 minutes to infuse, then enjoy!
Calories: 30
Add Fruit & More To Get The Most From Your Iced Tea
Summer is the most refreshing time of year when we can sit back and enjoy a relaxed, iced cold delicious iced tea. With so many types of iced tea, from classic sweet tea to fruity herbal blends, why not step outside your comfort zone and boost your summer iced tea. It’s easy, economical fresh, and extremely tasty!
The Arnold Palmer
An Arnold Palmer combines half lemonade and half iced tea. The best ratio is one cup fresh lemonade to 3 cups steeped tea.
What’s not to love!!!
Blackberry Iced Tea
Brew your tea in boiling water. Strain. Stir in sweetener. Set aside. Purée 2 pounds of blackberries in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine sieve. Discard the pulp and seeds. Stir the blackberry purée into the tea. Chill. Serve with 2 or 3 blackberries for garnish.
Peach Nectar Iced Tea
Add one 11-ounce bottle or can of peach nectar to your steeped tea. Add sweetener (to taste). Stir until well blended. Garnish with fresh sliced peaches.
Blueberry Iced Tea
In a large saucepan, over medium heat boil one 16-oz. package blueberries and 1/2 cup lemon juice, stirring occasioinally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour through a mesh strainer into bowl, using teh back of a spoon to squeeze out hte juice. Stir in sugar or your preferred sweetener, along with 4 cups brewed tea. Chill for 1 hour then serve.
What’s the Shelf Life of Liquor?
Every home bartender has a bottle or two that has been sitting in the back of their liquor cabinet for an extended period of time. So what is the shelf life of a bottle of alcohol?
Shelf Life of Hard Liquors
The base liquors (brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey) are the most shelf-stable distilled spirits. These average 40 percent alcohol by volume (80 proof—though some are stronger) and typically do not contain added sugars, you can store these bottles for an extremely long time:
Unopened, these hard liquors have an indefinite shelf life.
Once opened, they will lose certain flavor qualities over a few years but will never really spoil.
The exceptions are flavored spirits, which may have sugar and additives that lower their shelf life. If you have a flavored vodka, rum, or tequila below 80 proof, it may contain sugar. Also, look for lower-proof flavored brandies and whiskies have "liqueur" on the label. Treat all of these like liqueurs.