Haagen-Dazs Japan releases commemorative floral flavors
(Relaxnews) – To mark its 30th anniversary in Japan, premium ice cream maker Haagen-Dazs has released a pair of commemorative flavors to celebrate Japanese culture: rose and cherry blossom. The floral ice creams come in various shades of pink. Ribbons of cherry sauce streak through the cherry blossom ice cream, while the damask rose flavor […]
Obama won’t prejudge GOP immigration plan
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama said Friday he hoped to resolve differences with Republicans on whether to offer illegal immigrants eventual citizenship, saying he was “modestly optimistic” about the prospects for reform. Obama gave his first reaction to a long-awaited plan by Republicans in the House of Representatives for immigration reform – an issue […]
Good news: Weekend splurging and weight loss can go hand in hand
(Relaxnews) – Feeling guilty for tucking into a pizza pie or pint of ice cream over the weekend? As long as you resume a sensible eating and exercise plan over the workweek, new research shows successful weight loss can be achieved even after splurging on the weekends. It’s a bit of good news when it […]
HTC prepping a smartwatch
(Relaxnews) – The company has indicated that its first wearable device will be on sale before Christmas and will boast an improved screen and battery life. It’s only February but 2014 is already shaping up to be the year of the smartwatch. Acer and Asus have announced that they’re both about to launch their first […]
Bulgari launches Aqua Amara fragrance for men
(Relaxnews) – The Italian luxury brand’s new masculine fragrance hits stores this month. Bulgari’s latest luxury men’s scent, Aqua Amara, is a juice inspired by the bitter oranges and lemons of the Mediterranean. The fragrance was concocted by Jacques Cavallier, who revisited some of the influences he used on Aqua Pour Homme (first released in […]
Kate Winslet, Aaron Paul among multiple stars in talks for ‘Triple Nine’
(Relaxnews) – The star-studded cast of “Triple Nine” is about to glow even brighter. Kate Winslet, Aaron Paul, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Pena, Gal Gadot and Teresa Palmer are all in talks to join the forthcoming feature from Australian director John Hillcoat (“The Road,” “Lawless”). In preparation since summer 2013, this ambitious crime thriller has […]
Emma Watson joins Ethan Hawke in ‘Regression’
(Relaxnews) – The 23-year-old English star will take part in Alejandro Amenabar’s conspiracy thriller, The Weinstein Company announced. After “This Is The End” and “The Bling Ring,” Emma Watson joins the cast of “Regression” in an unspecified role. Ethan Hawke is installed as lead actor, playing a man who is convicted of sexually abusing his […]
Agyness Deyn working on fashion line
(Relaxnews) – The British model is set to unveil a new contemporary womenswear line called Title A. Agyness Deyn, one of fashion’s most profitable faces over the last decade, has created a new fashion line aimed squarely at the contemporary market. The model and former face of Giorgio Armani and Burberry will present four collections […]
Chantal Thomass creates tennis-inspired designs for French Open
(Relaxnews) – After giving a makeover to the Diet Coke can for a limited edition, the French stylist known for her chic and sexy lingerie is bringing her designs to the tennis court for a new capsule collection. The line will launch on May 24, the day before the start of the French Open. Tennis […]
Versace celebrates Valentine’s Day with rubies
(Relaxnews) – The Italian fashion and luxury house has revealed a fun and pretty new limited edition jewelry collection in tones of pink, red and gold just in time for Valentine’s Day. Versace’s special jewelry collection designed for the event is called Greca Red Rubies. The glamorous line was inspired by one of Versace’s famed […]
New York and Paris consider turning subways into retail, dining space
(Relaxnews) – It’s a tale of two cities. A bit of forward thinking and ingenuity is driving an emerging trend that would see derelict subway stations transformed into a restaurant or swimming pool, and pop-up stores opening in major metro hubs — on both sides of the Atlantic. It’s an idea born in two cities […]
Salvador Dali presents new floral-fruity fragrance
(Relaxnews) – After presenting an untamed, animal-inspired scent in a panther print flacon last fall (Dali Wild), Salvador Dali has packaged its latest women’s fragrance in a delicate, powder pink flacon. A vibrant fruity-floral, DaliA will arrive at perfume counters from April. Created by French nose Fabrice Pellegrin, the DaliA eau de toilette opens with […]
Your tot’s not slow, he’s just shy: study
(Relaxnews) – New research has emerged that may comfort parents who fret that their toddler has delayed or deficient language skills. Because really, they could just be shy. After evaluating 816 toddlers in Colorado, researchers from the University of Colorado and the University of Connecticut concluded that just because children were less verbally responsive, it wasn’t for […]
2-M to lose jobs due to Obamacare: Congressional Budget office
White House in damage control on health care jobs report – Wrap, Update By Stephen COLLINSON WASHINGTON (AFP) – The White House jumped to parry new attacks Tuesday against Barack Obama’s healthcare law, after a congressional watchdog warned it takes the equivalent of two million workers out of the economy. The report, by the Congressional […]
Cebu-born Minerva Benedicto Vier stars in ‘A Cat Named Mercy’
The world premiere theater presentation of “A Cat Named Mercy,” currently showing until February 23, 2014 at Casa 0101 Theatre in Boyle Heights stars Cebu-born, Minerva Benedicto Vier.The play, written by Josefina Lopez and directed by Hector Rodriguez is about maximizing a person’s life, understanding their healthcare issues, as well as their end of life right to a peaceful death. […]
Could this pill make you smarter?
(Relaxnews) – A team of US scientists has created a pill packed with powerful antioxidants they claim could help make older adults smarter. In a University of South Florida study, the supplement, made from blueberry and green tea extracts as well as vitamin D3 and amino acids, was found to improve cognitive processing speeds and […]
Porsche presents special edition Maria Sharapova Panamera GTS
(Relaxnews) – On Friday, the day of the Opening Ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Russian tennis champion Maria Sharapova joined Porsche for the unveiling of a special edition Panamera GTS in her honor. The Porsche Panamera GTS “by Maria Sharapova” bears a few personal touches chosen by the tennis champion, a […]
Wang hauls Brooklyn into NYC fashion week
(NEW YORK-AFP) – For decades the poor cousin of Manhattan, Brooklyn cemented its growing status as the hip soul of New York on Saturday by hosting its first couture catwalk show in fashion week. Alexander Wang, creative director of Balenciaga, unveiled his hotly anticipated collection at the same Brooklyn Naval Yard venue chosen by Lady […]
Sochi Olympics: gold, silver and bronze beauty
(Relaxnews) – As the Winter Olympics kick off in Sochi, Russia, we look at some beauty tutorials with a medal podium twist. Gold - http://youtu.be/h1jD8ru0pEg Blogger Teni primes her lids before applying and blending a range of tones across her eyes, with darker colors on the outer portion of the eyelids and lighter eyeshadow on the […]
Natural elements inspire latest Giorgio Armani eyeshadows
(Relaxnews) – After exploring subtle nude shades in its Spring 2014 makeup collection, the Italian design house is striking a bold tone with its latest eyeshadow line, featuring intense yet natural colors inspired by nature. The new Eyes to Kill Solo line will arrive in stores from April 7. The most original feature of the […]
