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Musician-journalist turns to e-book writing
Writing has always been a weapon for entertainment journalist Yugel Losorata whether in quickly delivering articles to meet deadlines or seeking inner peace under the stress of a forced lockdown. The Manila-based musician-scribe turned to e-book writing while on lockdown and produced three e-books with the guidance and support of ePublish Book Hub. The first…
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Sports Illustrated names 2020 swimsuit model search winners
Tanaye White and Kathy Jacobs are officially Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Model Search winners for 2020. “We are so excited to announce this year’s Swim Search winners are Tanaye White and Kathy Jacobs!” Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s editor-in-chief M.J. Day told Fox News on Thursday in a written statement. “Both women represent the power of persistence, hard…
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Kentucky men charm Facebook users
Everything’s better with a friend. Two men in Kentucky have made a splash with a lighthearted photo shoot celebrating their friendship, in a hilarious series that’s charmed Facebook users. Skyler Ipock and Aaron Brothers of Hopkins County work together in local coal mines and have been friends for years, WDKQ reports. The pals were recently…
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Boy, 9, gets 5,000 adoption inquiries in 12 hours
A nine-year-old Oklahoma boy named Jordan, who is living in a group home, made a heartbreaking plea for a family to adopt him during a local news interview last week and received thousands of responses within 12 hours as a result. In a story by KFOR, the young boy, who said he wants to be…
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Nothing to be afraid of ghost month, says feng shui expert
Asians will observe the ghost month beginning today, August 19 until Sept. 16, as many Filipino-Chinese are expected to shy away from activities that may affect their luck. But feng shui master Hanz Cua said that there is nothing to be afraid of the annual Asian tradition. “It is an occasion to remember our departed…
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Lifestyle writer is 53 but gets mistaken for 25 often
A 53-year-old lifestyle author and influencer from the Netherlands has built a following of thousands thanks to his youthful looks. Edson Brandao, who published his book “YOUNG AFTER 40: The Definitive Guide to Stay Younger and Healthier” in April, recently caught the eye of the Daily Mail and told the British publication that he hasn’t…
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Pizza places in US running out of this ingredient – report
Pepperoni lovers may have to learn to be OK with plain pizza for a bit. Various shortages have struck during the coronavirus pandemic, ranging from toilet paper (which was caused by panic buying during the early days), coins, and even aluminum cans. Now, pepperoni has apparently fallen victim to the pandemic. Pizza shops across the…
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Taiwanese beauty products gaining popularity in US
As the Korean cosmetics industry tops $10 billion in the U.S., a lesser-known Asian skin care practice is also gaining popularity: Taiwanese beauty, or T-beauty. While Taiwan, long considered a manufacturing powerhouse across multiple industries, has been manufacturing Japanese beauty brands such as Shiseido and Kao for decades, it wasn’t until the 2000s that the…
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Oldest living American celebrates birthday
The oldest living American, Hester Ford, celebrated her birthday Saturday, turning either 115 or 116, CBS Charlotte, North Carolina affiliate WBTV reports. Either way, as of July 30, she was the oldest person on record living in the U.S., according to data compiled by the Gerontology Research Group. According to her family, U.S. Census Bureau…
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Former broadcast journalist Steve Dailisan resumes airline career
Hope springs eternal for former Kapuso broadcast journalist Steeeeve Dailisan. Weeks after he shed tears when he left Cebu Pacific, Dailisan is soaring high once again – this time for Air Asia. On Instagram August 15, Dailisan flashed a big smile as he wore the official red jacket of the popular airline. He shared an…