Bradley Cooper’s Maestro a tale of music, marriage and multitasking
LONDON — Co-writing, directing, producing, and starring in his Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro was a terrifying undertaking for Bradley Cooper that turned into a...
New book reignites British royal race row
LONDON — Almost three years after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves through the British monarchy, their most...
All of Us Strangers dominates British Independent Film Awards
LONDON — Drama All of Us Strangers was the big winner at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) on Sunday, taking home seven awards,...
Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah rein at Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON — Washington celebrated singer Dionne Warwick, comedian Billy Crystal, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and opera star Renée...
Shane MacGowan, hard-drinking poet of The Pogues, 65
DUBLIN — Shane MacGowan, the London-Irish punk who transformed Irish traditional music with The Pogues and penned some of the 1980s’ most haunting ballads...
Pharrell Williams takes Louis Vuitton to Hong Kong harbor runway
HONG KONG — Pharrell Williams took to Hong Kong for his second Louis Vuitton runway outing, showcasing the label’s latest menswear designs on a...
Going gold
TRADITIONALLY, 25th anniversaries were celebrated with silver gifts. For designer Francis Libiran’s he seems to look forward to another 25 years, building up to a golden anniversary.
Human Nature all-grown up: A full routine review of some of its newest products
By Zsarlene B. Chua
AS SOMEONE who has been using Human Nature products on and off for a few years now, I built an impression of it as a “no-fuss” Filipino brand — basic skincare products that are very cost-effective and beginner-friendly or when you just want a non-complicated routine that’s clean, sustainable, and locally made (and always has sunflower oil as one its key ingredients). Now 15 years old, Human Nature has – to my delight — begun branching out beyond its basics and including more ingredients in its products.
Style (12/04/23)
SEIKO has released a Philippine limited edition Prospex watch that was inspired by the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
Italian home brands gathered in one store
SUPER SALONE founder Andrew Ng has an interesting promise for the items carried in his store: “Usually, the items last longer than your house.”
With...
How fast, cheap fashion is polluting the planet
By Allegra Catelli
THE business model known as fast fashion has proved wildly successful. Apparel makers churn out new styles on an ever-shorter cycle, offering them at...
Disney launches world’s first Zootopia-themed land in China
WALT DISNEY CO. is set to open the world’s first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disneyland Resort as the entertainment giant expands its global theme...