Music video shot in airport by stranded traveler goes viral
(Relaxnews) – Instead of balling himself up in the fetal position and trying to squeeze in some shut-eye under the glare of fluorescent airport lights, or idly window shopping at 3 am, one stranded traveler in Las Vegas decided to use his time productively by shooting a music video documenting his loneliness to Celine Dion’s […]
No relief for aged-out kids
Court says adult sons and daughters of US citizens not protected by CSPA LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2014 – Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) decries today’s U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Scialabba v. Cuellar de Osorio (formerly Mayorkas v. Cuellar de Osorio),involving the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The Court has ruled that […]
Elegantly Casual Sushi & Oyster Bar Repalces Seafood Grotto Inside State’s Largest Resort/Casino, Pechanga Resort & Casino
– Pechanga Resort & Casino Presents All New Restaurant and Menu at Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar – As part of Pechanga Resort & Casino’s multimillion dollar renovation through the fall and winter of 2013, Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar welcomes guests into its inviting ambiance filled with inventive seafood selections married with a whimsical […]
French chef Anne-Sophie Pic opens informal deli-style location
(Relaxnews) – The only female chef in France with three Michelin stars, Anne-Sophie Pic is known primarily for her high-end gourmet restaurants. But from Tuesday, June 10, her cuisine will be accessible at lower prices through DailyPic, a new casual spot in Valence, France. “DailyPic is a high-quality cafeteria as I’ve always imagined it. Fresh, […]
McCartney postpones start of US tour after illness
(LONDON-AFP) – Paul McCartney has postponed the start of his US tour, due to begin on Saturday, as he recovers from an illness that forced the cancellation of gigs in Japan and Korea last month. “I’m sorry but it’s going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again,” the 71-year-old […]
Father-teen relationship may benefit from a little outside help, study says
(Relaxnews) – When teens in conflict with their fathers consult others for advice, the response may lead to improved well-being and create a stronger parent-child relationship, according to Dr. Jeff Cookston, psychology professor and department chair at San Francisco State University. The study, published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence, surveyed 392 families, observing the […]
Molecule discovery may lead to improvements in treating depression
(Relaxnews) – Researchers at McGill University in Montreal have identified a new molecule present only in humans and primates, low quantities of which could indicate depression. Further research could lead to new treatment options. The molecule, called miR1202, regulates the reception of an excitatory neurotransmitter called glutamate, says Dr. Gustavo Turecki, a psychiatrist at the […]
Christine Love, first Fil-Am to sing Star Spangled Banner in Dodgers Filipino Heritage Night June 13
The Los Angeles Dodgers is hosting its 5th Annual Filipino Heritage Night on Friday, June 13 at the 56,000-seater Dodger Stadium. This is to honor the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day (June 12). Christine Love, a two-time winner of an Aliw Award, will be singing the Star Spangled Banner on the said Filipino Heritage Night. Through […]
British comedian and actor Rik Mayall dead at 56
(LONDON-AFP) – British actor and Rik Mayall, who found fame in the cult series “The Young Ones”, died on Monday aged 56, his management company said. The star, whose portrayal of the puerile anarchist Rick in BBC’s “The Young Ones” endeared him to a generation of viewers in the 1980s, became one of Britain’s best-known […]
US designer Vince Camuto readies latest scent, Amore
(Relaxnews) – The American designer has unveiled a new, limited edition fragrance. Vince Camuto was inspired by “sensuality, femininity, affection and admiration,” according to the brand, for a new fragrance named Amore, designed to remind you of the feeling of first falling in love. “I wanted to create a scent women would fall in love with […]
Jennifer Lopez pulls out of World Cup opening ceremony
(Rio de Janeiro-AFP) – Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez has pulled out of the World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil, FIFA said Sunday, four days before the tournament kicks off. Lopez, who recorded the official World Cup song, “We Are One,” with rapper Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte, had been due to perform with them […]
Chanel presents summer makeup line in new video
(Relaxnews) – The French brand spotlights its new makeup collection in a new campaign video shot by the fashion photographer Solve Sundsbo. In March, Chanel revealed details on its latest summer makeup collection, Reflets d’Été (“summer reflections”). Today, the luxury brand has shared a first look at the campaign for the new line, featuring the […]
‘Mars, Venus’ author warns over sex in online world
(LOS ANGELES-AFP) – He claims to have saved hundreds of thousands of marriages. But John Gray, author of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” is worried by where relationships are going — notably online. Free Internet porn is “like taking heroin,” while online cheating websites can also lead to sex addiction, Gray said. […]
‘Edge of Tomorrow’ dominates worldwide box office
(Relaxnews) – The Tom Cruise-starring sci-fi film rose to the top of the worldwide box office over the weekend ending June 8, besting “Maleficent” and “The Fault in Our Stars,” according to Rentrak. Showing in 64 territories, “Edge of Tomorrow” grossed $111.1 million over the weekend. The sci-fi feature, in which Tom Cruise plays a […]
New Piaget jewelry collection honors France’s first empress
(Relaxnews) – This week the Swiss brand presented a new high-end jewelry collection inspired directly by Joséphine de Beauharnais and her love of nature. The French empress was particularly fond of roses — a passion shared, of course, by Piaget. Glamorous, highly feminine, yet also modern, the Rose Passion collection includes 100 pieces from the […]
Psy goes from ‘Gangnam’ to hip-hop style in new song
(LOS ANGELES-AFP) – Psy, who set off a global sensation with “Gangnam Style,” tried out a fresh sound Sunday as he released a hip-hop tale of drunken debauchery co-starring rap legend Snoop Dogg. Entitled “Hangover,” the South Korean star’s new song returns to the “Gangnam Style” theme of material excess but eschews the giddy K-Pop […]
YSL to launch new fragrance Black Opium this fall
(Relaxnews) – Yves Saint Laurent has unveiled Black Opium, a more rebellious and sensual variation on the classic fragrance launched in 1977. The new elixir will be available from August 26. No less than four world-class perfume artists were called in to develop this lush oriental fragrance. Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Honorine Blanc and Olivier […]
‘The Stand’ to become 3-hour epic
(Relaxnews) – Stephen King’s “The Stand” is to have its cinematic adaptation realized as a three-hour epic with “an amazing A-list cast” according to “The Fault in Our Stars” director Josh Boone. “We’re gonna do one three-hour, R-rated version with an amazing A-list cast across the board,” Boone told New York Magazine’s Vulture. “Every single one […]
Japan Airlines intros summer menu by Hiroki Yoshitake
(Relaxnews) – Through August 31, first-class and business passengers on Japan Airlines will enjoy meals by the chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Sola in Paris. In first class, caviar, smoked salmon and beef tenderloin are among the high-end dishes travelers will enjoy. Business class passengers, meanwhile, will savor foie gras mousse and sauteed lobster, […]
World’s tallest roller coaster planned for Orlando
(Relaxnews) – Orlando is set to become home to the tallest roller coaster in the world, with plans to build a thrill ride equal to a 27-storey drop. Riders of The Skyscraper, set to be built at a sprawling retail and entertainment complex in Orlando called Skyplex, will experience a heart-pumping drop from 570 feet […]
