The Best Coffee Shops in Pittsburgh If there is one thing I love on a rainy, cold day (or a warm and sunny day…really any day) is a delicious cappuccino and a croissant that will make me feel like I was just transported to a café in Paris or a coffee house in Vienna. Even if Pittsburgh isn’t...
Miss Universe Blunder Everyone's talking about Steve Harvey's epic fail at the Miss Universe pageant. We all watched in horror as Steve realized he had just named the wrong winner of Miss Universe 2015. The Family Feud host announced Miss Colombia as the winner only to realize that Miss Philippines was the actual winner. Talk about an awkward moment......
The sounds of GEMS GEMS’ story begins much like the popular memoir Just Kids by Patti Smith. However, instead of the iconic duo of Robert Mapplethorpe and Smith, we are presented with a more modern, but just as raw pairing of Lindsay Pitts and Clifford John Usher, the duo that makes up GEMS. The first time they met,...
Blogger of the Week: Grace Atwood of thestripe.com Grace Atwood is the creative genius behind thestripe.com, where she talks about all of our favorite things: style, beauty, wellness, and booze! This New Englander knows how to keep it classy while always looking absolutely stunning! Read on to find out where she gets her inspiration from. Maniac Magazine: How...
Blogger of the Week: Lily Montasser of Demeler If you are ever looking at Lily Montasser's Instagram profile, don't be surprised if you suddenly find yourself scrolling through all the pictures for hours. Every photo she takes has that little something to make it a piece of art. Her blog is no different. Follow her for amazing fashion...
Maniac Exclusive with TV Hunk Evan Ross Even as a child, Evan Ross had a passion for performing, spending countless hours putting on shows for his family. No doubt he was inspired by watching his mother, lead singer of the Supremes Diana Ross, on stage and on the big screen. It has been a passion he pursued into...
Meet Music Talent IYVES Your ears will thank you. In a time when most all music sounds the same, synthetically modified to get radio play, IYVES is a breath of fresh (otherworldly) air. Her husky voice perfectly compliments the introspective lyrics and ethereal tracks she performs. We got to talk to IYVES about how she got where she...
Kurt Pio's Diamond Art The saying “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” rings especially true for those of us who are enamored with these beguiling gems. The shapes and colors they refract are endlessly interesting, and have never been so beautifully captured as they have been by Kurt Pio. He is an artist out of Cape Town, South...
Small Business Saturday in Pittsburgh: Where to Shop! This Saturday (November 28th) is Small Business Saturday and it’s a day we here at Maniac really like to celebrate. We have lots of favorite places to shop, but we love to shop small and support Pittsburgh's local stores. When you shop small you are not only supporting your entrepreneur-ing neighbor,...
Blogger of the Week: Ebba Zingmark Ebba Zingmark is a super star of the blogging world. She started when she was only 14 and hasn’t taken a break since. Whether she’s rocking her naturally red hair or showcasing blonde locks, this model is a total babe. We love her cool European street style that makes us want to...
