
It’s confirmed: Beauty Gonzalez is pregnant
Actress Beauty Gonzalez confirmed rumors that she is pregnant as she showed off her baby bump on Saturday. The former “Ningning” star flaunted her growing belly in a bikini, as seen in a photo she posted on her Instagram page. The photo had the caption: “Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon, we […]

West Nile Virus Weekly Update
Deadly West Nile Virus spreading in SoCal? The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) continues to identify West Nile virus activity in Los Angeles County. Sixteen mosquito samples, four American crow, and 12 chickens tested positive this week. One mosquito sample collected from the city of Norwalk represents the first confirmation of WNV […]

‘Downton Abbey’ actor Dan Stevens joins Anne Hathaway on ‘Colossal’
(Relaxnews) – British actor Dan Stevens, best known for playing Matthew Crawley on “Downton Abbey,” has been cast as one of the male leads opposite Anne Hathaway in the sci-fi flick “Colossal.” According to Variety, Stevens will play Hathaway’s ex-boyfriend, who later fights to win her back. Jason Sudeikis also stars in the film. The […]

Google Play Store app price limit doubled to $400
(Relaxnews) – Google has upped the ceiling cost for apps and in-app purchases (IAPs) on its Play Store around the world. The US is not the only country where Google has chosen to lift the maximum price developers can ask for an app and IAPs. To name but a few: Canada has gone from $210 to […]

One in five fall foul of the flash drive security test
(Relaxnews) – The chances are that if you find a penny and pick it up, there’s still an all-day possibility of good fortune. However, the same cannot be said of an abandoned flash drive. Pick one of those up and there’s an all-day risk of falling prey to some form of cybercrime. To highlight how […]

New report highlights disparities among growing Asian American population in western U.S.
Disaggregated data shows diversity of challenges faced by Asian Americans and highlights political power of growing demographic WASHINGTON – Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) released a new report about the growing Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations in the Western United States, including Arizona, Hawai’i, Oregon, and the Las Vegas and […]

Calvin Klein launching new unisex fragrance, CK2
(Relaxnews) – Calvin Klein is launching its second fragrance designed for both men and women, according to WWD. Twenty-one years after the release of CK One, the first ever Unisex fragrance with worldwide success, Calvin Klein has produced CK2, a ”gender-free fragrance that celebrates the endless possibilities of modern connections between two people” according to Camillo Pane, […]

Mila Kunis, Christina Applegate, Kristen Bell to star in mom comedy
(Relaxnews) – Mila Kunis, Christina Applegate and Kristen Bell will appear together in a comedy for the big screen about overstressed mothers who embark on a binge of freedom that will be written by the same team behind “The Hangover.” Originally, the project “Bad Moms” was to star Leslie Mann and was to be produced […]

Fil-Am video journalists part of choir that broke Guinness World Record
LOS ANGELES – Two Filipino-American video journalists took part in the spectacular global musical performance that has recently broken the Guinness World Record for the largest gospel choir. “I was amazed and had goosebumps,” said Christy Rosacia, Los Angeles correspondent for UNTV. “I was teary-eyed. They were tears of joy.” Rosacia and Joy Macainan, who […]

Aiko Melendez wins Best Actress award in Manhattan film fest
Aiko Melendez happily announced that she won the Best Actress award at the International Film Festival Manhattan 2015 for her performance in the movie, “Asintado”. On Instagram, Melendez said she got the good news from director Louie Ignacio. She thanked all the people who are part of “Asintado” as well as her fans and members […]

Audi unveils new 2016 A8 L 4.0T Sport Model
(Relaxnews) – Audi has revealed the latest addition to their A8 series for 2016 that features increased horsepower from the previous model, a sport style exterior, and seats that come with ventilation and massage functions. Other features of the new Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport model, which balances performance with luxurious spaciousness, include front seats […]

Should I stop eating meat? No need, experts say
(Paris, France-AFP) – The UN’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warned Monday that processed meats like sausages and ham cause bowel cancer, and red meat “probably” does too. Does this mean we should stop eating meat? By the IARC’s own account, meat has “known health benefits”. And the agency says it does not […]

125 presidential aspirants asked to prove they are not nuisance
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Andres Bautista confirmed Monday that the poll body’s law department has asked 125 of the 130 who filed certificates of candidacy for president to prove they are not nuisance. Bautista said the Comelec found prima facie (at first look) pieces of evidence to declare the 125 […]

Off-duty lineman answers the (wake up) call
SCE employee’s late-night heroics earn praise as he helps first responders after Visalia car accident By Paul Netter, Southern California Edison Matt Duma wasn’t dressed to impress, but he left quite the impression anyway. Pajamas, slippers and all. The Southern California Edison transmission line foreman’s quick thinking played a pivotal role in a car-hit-utility-pole accident late Monday in Visalia. […]

La Union Association of SoCal to celebrate 51st Year and Golden Anniversary Nov. 7
LAKEWOOD, CA — The La Union Association of Southern California is celebrating its 51st year and Golden Anniversary with a dinner-dance on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at the Lakewood Country Club in this city. City of Walnut Councilmember and four-time Mayor Antonio “Tony” Cartagena,is the guest speaker. Founded on May 31, 1964 in Los Angeles, the […]

U.S. EPA honors 2015 green power leaders in California
Apple, Intel among those cited SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its annual Green Power Leadership Awards to seven businesses across California. The firms were among 25 businesses and organizations across 13 states recognized for their achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable energy market and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute […]

Paulo Avelino admits showbiz work is tough
PAULO Avelino said that being in show business is not as easy as what most people thought it would be because their every move is scrutinized by the public. The 27-year-old actor, who admitted he is still uncomfortable when in front of the camera or being interviewed by the media, said some people are quick […]

Fall/Winter 2015-2016: retro fabrics to the fore in womenswear
(Relaxnews) – Four decades — from the 1950s to the 1980s — were a key source of inspiration for the fashion houses’ Fall/Winter season, as seen in the colors, cuts, patterns and especially the fabrics. Suede, shearling and even vinyl are key womenswear components this season. The leading fashion designers’ shows revealed not one but […]

Macklemore, Bieber win at MTV Europe awards
(Milan-AFP) – Hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were the surprise winners Sunday for Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards in a show with a heavy dose of Justin Bieber. In a field that included superstar Taylor Swift, who had the most nominations of the night, the Seattle-based duo won for Best Video […]