World Cup primer: Brazil’s top models
(Relaxnews) – All eyes will be on Brazil this month ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, but it’s not just the country’s football that gets pulses racing! Here’s a run-down of five of the country’s established fashion talents, who have dominated fashion pages and runways over the last decade. Gisele Bündchen Any list of […]
Xian Lim ready to take ‘Captain Barbell’ role
ACTOR Xian Lim said he is ready to suit up and play a superhero once ABS-CBN chooses him as the next Captain Barbell, the fictional character created by the late novelist Mars Ravelo, on primetime television. “Ngayon ko lang talaga narinig pero may nakikita ako na online voting. The supporters get really excited to the […]
Lancôme to launch luxury edition of La Vie Est Belle
(Relaxnews) – The French cosmetics brand will soon introduce a more intense, haute parfumerie-inspired version of the women’s fragrance launched in 2012. La Vie Est Belle L’Absolu will arrive in August. Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo, the same noses behind the first editions of La Vie Est Belle, developed this more intense, high-end variation. The […]
Smart lifestyle takes centre stage at Asia tech show
(TAIPEI-AFP) – Asia’s largest tech trade show will be a battleground for smart innovations when it kicks off in Taiwan Tuesday — from car systems which warn when you are driving badly to a toothbrush-style camera that films the user’s teeth. More than 1,500 exhibitors, including some of the world’s leading technology brands, will set […]
5 tips for getting kids to eat more fruit
(Relaxnews) – Summer is around the corner, and there is no better time of year for enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables. Between juicy melons and colorful berries, the season offers something for even the pickiest eaters. But even in the summer, getting children to eat enough fruit can be a challenge. Only 2% of American […]
Worldwide box office: ‘Maleficent’ overtakes ‘X-Men’
(Relaxnews) – Disney’s new live-action adaptation of “Sleeping Beauty” lived up to the studio’s expectations during its opening weekend, grossing $170.6 million and claiming the top spot at the worldwide box office, according to Rentrak. “Maleficent” overtook “X-Men: Days of Future Past” ($128.2 million) at the box office for the weekend that ended June 1. […]
Shakira leads, Emma Watson joins global social media chart: Starcount
(Relaxnews) – Pop star Shakira remains at the top of Starcount’s global social media chart, and British actress Emma Watson joins the list for the week of May 26 through June 1. Shakira has dominated social media in recent weeks and can attribute her standing this week to Facebook activity — she got 554,310 likes […]
Brit scales Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue and takes epic selfie
(Relaxnews) – A heart-stopping, stomach-churning selfie taken atop Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue has gone viral for its vertigo and awe-inducing vantage point. It’s being described as perhaps the most epic selfie ever, and for good reason: With the permission of Brazil’s tourism board, Briton Lee Thompson climbed to the top of the country’s most […]
The team to follow on Twitter during the 2014 World Cup
(Relaxnews) – The company might not like admitting it, but the number-one conversation on Twitter isn’t dictated by Justin Bieber, but by the beautiful game and, as the 2014 World Cup prepares to kick off on June 13 in Brazil, that conversation is only going to get louder. So just like an international manager, we’ve […]
New ‘True Blood’ trailer: Sookie’s dangerous love triangle
(Relaxnews) – A few weeks ahead of the vampire series’ return to the small screen, HBO has released the second trailer for the seventh and final season of “True Blood.” The last cycle of “True Blood” episodes premieres June 22, and HBO is working overtime to make sure no one forgets it. In a new […]
James Cameron outlines ‘Avatar’ as Disney World attraction
(Relaxnews) – “It’s going to have floating mountains. It’s pretty cool,” says Cameron of “Pandora: The Land of Avatar,” a new theme park area due to open at Florida’s Walt Disney World in 2017. That park name comes from the lips of James Cameron, who was present at the Hero Complex Film Festival on May […]
JFAV calls on Fil-Am youth orgs to join HFT Kalayaan 2014 Parade
Los Angeles – More and more organizations have joined as the preparations for the 2nd Historic Filipinotown Kalayaan 2014 Parade on June 07, 2014 revs up. with 2 weeks to go on its D-Day. This developed as the Justice for Filipino American Veterans National Coordinator and also 2nd Historic Filipinotown Parade Coordinator Arturo Garcia called on the different […]
Fil-Ams urged: Invest in the PHL
ATLANTA – Saying prospects for the Philippines have never been brighter, a high-level business delegation from Manila called on Filipino-Americans to also do their share by playing an active role in maintaining the country’s upward trajectory. In their meeting with members of the Filipino-American Community in Atlanta, members of the 3rd Private Sector-Led Philippines Investment Roadshow […]
U.S.A. and Canadian permanent residence applications can be filed at same time
By Atty. Henry Moyal Q. I live in New York and I have visited Canada several times. I am in the process of applying for my USA greencard but I am worried that it may take too long leaving me with nothing at the end. Can I apply for Canadian permanent residence at the same […]
Tech agenda: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
(Relaxnews) – What will the company unveil — a smartwatch, a smart home platform, new Macs or something completely different? Apple’s WWDC June 2-6 San Francisco, California, USA Apple’s annual developers conference will see the company demonstrate its latest software innovations and the improvements it has planned for its desktop and smartphone operating systems. However […]
Gourmet dining comes to luxury sailing yachts
(Relaxnews) – Starting this summer and through to October, Star Clippers is inviting celebrity chefs and sommeliers to board its luxury sailing cruises to concoct gourmet menus. Passengers aboard the Star Clipper and the Star Flyer this summer will sail the Mediterranean in the company of world-class chefs including Bea Schulz, Otto Koch and Marcus […]
Fans to savor local fare during World Cup matches
(Relaxnews) – Bolo de rolo, acarajé, cocada… FIFA will be offering a selection of Brazilian specialties in and around stadiums during the World Cup. Soccer fans at the World Cup in Brazil will have multiple options when it comes to refreshments. The official menu will be available at stands in and around the stadium, as […]
Milla Jovovich designs a new collection for Marella
(Relaxnews) – The Italian brand has presented a series of campaign images starring actress and model Milla Jovovich, who poses for a new capsule collection called Marella art.365. The face of the ready-to-wear brand since Spring-Summer 2012, Jovovich now lends her image to the brand-new capsule collection, available exclusively for the season. The Marella art.365 […]
New study charts relationship between age and marathon times
(Relaxnews) – Here’s some heartening news for older marathon runners: According to a new study out of Spain, the average 60-year-old runs marathons in about the same time as a sprightlier 18-year-old. That’s the conclusion out of the University of Madrid, where researchers charted the relationship between marathon running times and the age of elite […]
Katy Perry reveals Killer Queen’s Royal Revolution fragrance
ews) – The American popstar has unveiled the latest in a line of fragrances. Killer Queen’s Royal Revolution by Katy Perry is set to hit counters in July. Concocted by Pierre Negrin of Firmenich, the scent opens with pink freesia and pomegranate before opening up with middle notes of sandalwood, orange flower and jasmine petals. […]
