My hands fell softly on the white and black keys— Gliding across them as the piano sang the tune of my anguish. And note by note it healed my soul. Healed the hurt—healed the feeling of falling That often accompanied my heavy heart. Now I was flying, like the melody escaping its wooden cage. It […]
Day: September 1, 2022
“Clean” Beauty Trends are Driving Growth to Philippines’ Skincare
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled consumer interest in natural and sustainable cosmetics and personal care products, thereby fueling a trend for ‘clean’ beauty products, according to GlobalData. According to the data and analytics firm, this trend will propel the Philippines’ skincare market from PHP 51.8 billion (USD 1.1 billion) in 2021 to PHP 74.8 billion (USD 1.5 billion) by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.
Serena Williams Advances to Next Round of US Open
23-time major champion Serena Willaims pulled off a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 upset in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday night at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Earlier last month, Williams announced her plans to “evolve” from tennis in a first-person essay in Vogue, citing her desire to grow her family. However, since her initial reveal, Williams has received countless tributes and ovations, and her matches have outstandingly become must-see events for both celebrities and TV viewers.
The Rise of Vegan Chocolate: Nestlé Announces Vegan KitKat
Food companies have taken notice as consumers become more conscious of what they eat, a trend that has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and chocolate is no exception. So, in attempts to meet consumer’s needs, Nestlé announced vegan KitKat.
NYC Time Square becomes Gun-Free after Supreme Court Ruling
As of today, September 1, NYC Times Square is officially a gun-free area. After local lawmakers banned firearms in the Crossroads of the World, cops are copying signs declaring Times Square’s gun-free status. At a City Council hearing on Tuesday focused on securing sensitive spaces after the Supreme Court gutted the state’s concealed carry handgun law, Robert Barrows, the NYPD’s executive director of legal operations, held up one of the signs that screamed “GUN FREE ZONE.”
Democrat Peltola Beats Palin in Alaska Special Election Event
On Wednesday, democrat Mary Peltola won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House of Representative seat, stealing the seat from Republican representative Sarah Palin. The latter sought a political comeback in the state where she was once the governor. Peltola will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat. She will serve the remaining months of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Young had held the seat for 49 years before his death in March.
Kali Uchis
Latin Artist of the Month for September 2022 Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Tiktok Bio telepatía Bio Karly-Marina Loazina, better known as singer/songwriter Kali Uchis, spent most of her childhood in Virginia while also spending time in her parents’ native Colombia. As a teenager growing up in Alexandria, she learned how to play the saxophone and […]
Austin Millz
DJ of the Month for September 2022 Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Bio Nobody Khan Bio Music producer, Austin Millz, was born on October 30, 1988, in Harlem, NY. Austin was heavily influenced by the music-centric environment of New York City from a very young age. From the jump, young Millz would collect vinyl records and […]
Dylan Sinclair
Underground Artist of the Month for September 2022 Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Bio Open Bio Dylan Sinclair, a 19- year old R&B singer/songwriter from Toronto, started honing his voice in the church at the young age of 4. He began recording music and writing by age 15 after realizing that performing was just one of his […]
Maria Sharapova
Athlete of the Month for September 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Maria Sharapova, full name Maria Yuryevna Sharapova, (born April 19, 1987, Nyagan, Russia) is a Russian tennis player who won five Grand Slam titles in the early twenty-first century. Sharapova began playing tennis as a child and drew the attention of Czech-born […]
Fernando Líndez
Male Model of the Month for September 2022 Facebook Instagram Linkedin Bio Gallery Bio Spanish-born Fernando Líndez is a young man of many talents. He was discovered while at school at the age of 17 via his Instagram profile, leading to a life-changing call from UNO Models. His first-ever job as a model was for […]
Jerry Di
Reggaeton Artist of the Month for September Instagram Bio Qué Pasa Contigo? Bio Hailing from Caracas, Venezuela, singer, and songwriter Jerry Di was surrounded by the pulse of rebellious street music from an early age. He got his start singing in the groups Calle Ciega and Dakata before quitting in the hopes of starting his […]
