Modigliani sells for $157.2M in New York — Sotheby’s

NEW YORK — A stunning nude that is the largest painting produced by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani sold for $157.2 million in New York...

World’s Best Restaurant? It’s Italy’s Osteria Francescana, again

OSTERIA FRANCESCANA is the best restaurant in the world, on a night that had a sense of déjà vu, especially for the Top 10.

More Bordeaux labels to discover — 2

By Sherwin A. Lao
CLOS FOURTET, previously known as Chateau Clos Fourtet or even its most archived name Camfourtet (Camp Fourtet), has been an original Premier Grand Cru Saint-Emilion classified wine since the Bordeaux right bank initial classification in the mid 1950s. Clos Fourtet was one of only 12 original Premiers Grand Cru Classés, and one of the eight Classe B in the first Saint-Emilion Grand Cru classification. Clos Fourtet has also been spared from any form of controversy brought about by the 2006 classification, which was eventually junked for the latest 2012 version.

Your Weekend Guide (January 11, 2019)

THE Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, QC, hosts the Philippine Circuit Show 2019 from Jan. 10 to 13.

A walk on the Wyld side

THERE ARE two ways the human mind perceives nature. One makes us seek balance and tranquility, while the other allows us to unleash ourselves and become truly wild. A restaurant in Quezon City allows you to do both: to be tranquil on the weekdays and, for the young ones, go wild on the weekends.

Going Solo

SINGERS breaking away from their band to kick off solo careers may find performing alone somewhat unsettling. From sharing the stage with 10 other members, to suddenly exclusively owning it with the expectation that he can carry a whole show by himself can be overwhelming.

Happy Birthday Your Majesty!

ELIZABETH II, Queen of the United Kingdom, was born on April 21, 1926, as the eldest daughter of the then-Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Born during her grandfather George V’s reign, she was born third in line to the throne, then her father ascended the throne in 1936, after her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated to prevent a constitutional crisis in his desire to marry divorcee Wallis Simpson.

Father’s Day (06/10/19)

FOR this upcoming Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16, The Peninsula Manila thinks that it’s only fitting to spoil the man by celebrating the 100th birthday of the Negroni at The Bar, and make him feel extra special at the Pen Ultimate Father’s Day Dream Lounge in Salon de Ning.

Vaya offers new drink and storage containers

CONTINUING with its push of coming up with innovative products for people on the go, Vaya has introduced its latest products in the country — the Drynk and Preserve.

Angelina Jolie in Eternals, Mahershala Ali in Blade highlight Marvel’s star-studded slate of movies

SAN DIEGO — Walt Disney Co.’s Marvel Studios on Saturday unveiled a star-packed slate of superhero films for the next two years that includes Angelina Jolie in The Eternals, Mahershala Ali in a remake of Blade, and Natalie Portman as a female Thor.

A Minute With: Jason Statham, Idris Elba on Fast & Furious spin-off

COLOGNE, Germany — Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham return as agent Hobbs and outcast Shaw in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, their own spin-off in the hugely successful film franchise.

Farmer, sailor, singer, cook: wide variety of creators catch YouTube’s eye

YOUTUBE NEXTUP, an internationally staged contest where smaller YouTube creators are given the chance to learn how to scale up their channels, has named its newest batch of winners from the Philippines and the roster includes a poultry farming channel, a men’s beauty channel, and a Philippine law tutorial channel.
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