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. […]
‘Hunger Games’ to become mobile game
(SAN FRANCISCO-AFP) – “The Hunger Games” is becoming a mobile game. Interactive entertainment company Kabam announced Friday that it agreed with film studio Lionsgate to make a title for play on smartphones or tablet computers based on the dystopian books and films. San Francisco-based Kabam specializes in mobile games that are free-to-play, instead bringing in […]
AirAsia India set to fly from June 12: CEO
(NEW DELHI-AFP) – Asia’s largest budget carrier AirAsia will start flying in India from June 12 with a new no-frills airline, its group chief executive said Thursday. Malaysia-based AirAsia won approval from India’s regulators in March last year to set up the airline in a joint venture with the giant Tata group and entrepreneur Arun […]
Can perfume make you appear more attractive?
s) – Want to instantly boost your attractiveness? Spritz on a nice perfume and you may have just upped your stock. In a very small study funded by Unilever and carried out by neuroscientists and psychologists in the US and Sweden, women’s faces were rated as more attractive in the presence of a pleasant odor, […]
Fashion films of the week: Topshop, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo
(Relaxnews) – Here’s our selection of this week’s best fashion films. Topshop http://youtu.be/Y9SjTkg3pDc Released to celebrate the London brand’s latest designer collaboration (this time with Ashish), Topshop has released a short film directed by Joe Conrad Williams. Mary Charteris stars as the mysterious blonde with music by Danglo. Chanel http://youtu.be/7oEA5lp1QDE Gisele Bündchen stars in a […]
Psy’s new music video to be unveiled June 8: report
(SAN FRANCISCO-AFP) – Fresh from conquering YouTube by surpassing two billion views with his mega-hit “Gangnam Style,” handlers for Psy say the release of a follow-up video is just a week away, according to a report Saturday. The Wall Street Journal said the music star’s next song — a collaboration with rapper Snoop Dogg — […]
Apple buys music star Beats for $3 bn
(NEW YORK-AFP) – Apple, seeking to bolster its position in the hotly contested online music sector, said Wednesday it was buying Beats Music and Beats Electronics in a much-hyped deal worth $3 billion. The move is expected to help the US tech giant, a pioneer in digital music with its wildly popular iTunes platform, ramp […]
Official ball for the World Cup final goes on sale Sunday
(Relaxnews) – Adidas has unveiled the ball that will be used on the field at Rio De Janeiro’s Maracanã stadium during the FIFA World Cup final. Inspired by the colors of the World Cup trophy, it will hit stores on June 1. With its gold and green hues, the Brazuca Final Rio matches not only […]
Bordeaux promoter named Asian Wine Personality of the Year
(Relaxnews) – The title of 2014 Asian Wine Personality of the Year has been given to a well-known figure in the world of wine, who has helmed the position of Grand Master for one of the most prestigious wine societies in the world. At Vinexpo in Hong Kong this week, Vincent Cheung, a lawyer by […]
GMA Int’l joins PHL Independence Day Celebration in NY
GMA International partners with the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) to further enrich the parade, street fair, and cultural festival in New York that is the Philippine Independence Day Celebration through the presence of top Kapuso artists Tom Rodriguez and Heart Evangelista. The Philippine Independence Day Celebration showcases the best authentic Philippine cuisine, customs, and products. It draws crowds of around 100,000 Filipinos […]
