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 […]
Where to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles invasion
(Relaxnews) – On February 9, 1964, four young, floppy-haired Brits took to the airwaves of US TV variety program “The Ed Sullivan Show” and pulled off a performance that would alter the trajectory of music forever. And while their musical influence has touched nearly every part of the globe, here are a few iconic destinations […]
A US McDonald’s hosting candlelit dinner for Valentine’s Day
(Relaxnews) – Looking for a low-budget Valentine’s Day idea for your loved one? A McDonald’s restaurant in Southport, North Carolina is hosting a candlelit dinner, featuring musical selections by Ronald himself. Since being uploaded on Reddit February 3, the photo of a poster advertising the restaurant’s third annual Valentine’s Day dinner has been viewed more […]
Olympics: Sochi Winter Games in numbers
(SOCHI-AFP) – The Winter Olympics by numbers: – The United States will have a record 230 athletes competing in the 2014 Games. – Norway has won 107 gold medals, the most by any nation in Olympic Winter Games history. – There will be a record 98 events at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. – […]
Olympics: Putin opens Sochi Games after stunning show
(SOCHI-AFP) – President Vladimir Putin on Friday opened the Winter Olympics Games in Sochi that are inextricably linked with his name, after a stunning ceremony where Russia sought to convince the world it is a worthy host. The high-octane ceremony at the 40,000 capacity Fisht stadium on the Black Sea got off to a rocky […]
Yves Saint Laurent promises flawless skin with new CC cream
(Relaxnews) – The French luxury brand has added a new CC cream to its Forever Light Creator line, which consists of products based on the exclusive Glycanactif WT complex. The new product will arrive at beauty counters from March 3. Yves Saint Laurent has turned once again to glycobiology, the area of biology linked to […]
French flipping over burgers: study
(PARIS-AFP) – The hamburger may be a quintessentially American food, but is fast winning over the French who increasingly choose a beef patty wedged into a bun over a baguette sandwich. Research by the Gira marketing and consulting firm found that nearly one of every two sandwiches sold in the country last year was a […]
Skoda sketches future direction with VisionC
(Relaxnews) - A new design concept suggests that the next generation of Skodas are set to get a lot more exciting. Skoda is a bit like Volvo. Its cars are associated with practicality, reliability and consideration — as in they are built by people who clearly understand the different needs of different drivers. Yet, ‘sporty’, ‘good […]
India eases visa rules to boost tourist numbers
(NEW DELHI-AFP) – Tourists travelling to India from 180 countries will no longer have to queue at their local consulates to obtain visas after New Delhi announced an “historic” overhaul of its strict visa regime. Most foreigners currently have to wait several weeks before learning whether they will be allowed to enter India after submitting […]
‘Bionic hand’ can now sense shape, texture
(WASHINGTON-AFP) – An amputee with a bionic hand has for the first time been able to feel the texture and shape of objects in his grasp, European researchers said Wednesday. The success of the month-long trial in Italy has energized researchers in the hunt to solve one of the most difficult challenges in prosthetics. Until […]
Filipino figure skater to see action in one of Winter Olympics centerpiece events
By DAVID CASUCO LOS ANGELES (Mabuhay) – The lone Filipino athlete that will see action in the Winter Olympics capped his pre-Games preparation in Moscow at the Novogorsk Training Center in Khimki, a region 844 miles north of Sochi where the Winter Games will be held on February 7-23, 2014. His name is Michael Christian […]
PHL climate change envoy leads new protest fast
By Karl Malakunas MANILA (AFP) – A Philippine diplomat who went without food for 14 days last year will lead another fast on Saturday in a bid to pressure world leaders over climate change. Naderev “Yeb” Sano, the Philippines’ lead negotiator at United Nations climate talks, drank only tea and water throughout the last meeting […]
Chocolate makers try to charm Chinese with lunar new year bonbons
(Relaxnews) – Though Chinese consumers are known for lacking a sweet tooth, premium chocolate makers are hoping to cash in on the tradition of gift giving over the lunar new year with a slew of limited edition, commemorative gift sets. The Chinese may have enthusiastically taken up Western food trends like coffee, wine, and fast […]
Teaser for ‘The Face of an Angel,’ inspired by Amanda Knox case
(Relaxnews) – Daniel Brühl, Kate Beckinsale and supermodel Cara Delevingne star in this forthcoming crime drama from British director Michael Winterbottom. Variety gained exclusive access to this 30-second video, made for industry professionals at the European Film Market. The video focuses on a film director and a journalist, both of whom call into question the […]
David Schwimmer headed for TV comeback
(Relaxnews) – The former “Friends” star will headline “Irreversible,” a comedy adapted from the Israeli show “Bilti Hafich,” for ABC. Fans of David Schwimmer and of “Friends” have waited ten years for this moment. After turning his attention to film projects, both as an actor and a director, Schwimmer has finally decided to return to […]
Jessica Alba to play TV actor in comedy ‘The Wright Girls’
(Relaxnews) – Here’s the pitch: It’s a film about two TV stars that end up competing for the same film part and hating each other’s guts. Got it? Based on the 2003 Japanese comedy “2LDK,” Jessica Alba will feature as one of two sitcom stars who, away from the set, are also best friends and […]
All-stars face off with global upstarts at Berlin film fest
(BERLIN-AFP) – New movies from Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater will go head-to-head with upstarts from Europe, China and Latin America for the Golden Bear top prize at the Berlin film festival starting Thursday. The 64th Berlinale, as the 11-day event is known, marks the first major European festival of the year and serves as […]
Movies that could save your marriage
(Relaxnews) – Making it past the three-year itch could be as simple as popping in a DVD and watching other couples fight. That’s the overarching conclusion of a new study out of the University of Rochester, which found that watching a film that examined the complexities of marriage and discussing the issues together as a […]
Facebook anniversary: a personalized video for every user
(Relaxnews) – To celebrate its 10 years of existence, Facebook has a little surprise in store for each of its 1 billion users. On February 4 the social network is inviting users to look back at their Facebook experience from registration to present through a personalized video featuring their most popular posts. Every Facebook user […]
