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The commodification of the Sak Yant Thai tattoo
Published on 04/07/2025
» Rooted in religious sanction, the “Sak Yant” form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for different purposes depending on the design. A large majority of yants serve the purpose of protection against dangers and harm, while others range from gaining popularity, wealth, luck, and more.
Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial to begin
AFP, Published on 15/04/2025
» NEW YORK - Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces a retrial starting on Tuesday, on rape and sex assault charges for which a previous verdict was overturned, forcing survivors who helped fire up the “MeToo” movement to testify against him once again.
Singers who inspire the plant kingdom
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2025
» In last week's item about Thailand's talented Blackpink singer Lisa I failed to mention that Chiang Mai University researchers have named a newly discovered flower after her. It is of the custard apple variety and scientifically named Friesodielsia lalisae.
'Emilia Perez' tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood
AFP, Published on 23/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Transgender cartel musical "Emilia Perez" topped this year's Oscar nominations, earning 13 nods in an announcement on Thursday postponed by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Brad Pitt isn't messaging you, rep warns, after adoring fan scammed
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES - A representative for Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a French woman lost her life savings to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star.
French woman cyberbullied after falling for fake Brad Pitt
AFP, Published on 14/01/2025
» PARIS - A French woman who revealed on TV how she had lost her life savings to scammers posing as Brad Pitt has faced a wave of online harassment and mockery, leading the interview to be withdrawn on Tuesday.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement: report
AFP, Published on 31/12/2024
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement Monday, according to People Magazine, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Dec 11-17
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/12/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2024
» BENGALURU - Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), National Broadcasting Company (NBC) News reported on Monday, citing sources.
Simone Biles is redefining athletic resilience
News, Published on 31/07/2024
» With the Olympics underway in Paris, the world has a front seat to something truly magical: the gravity-defying skills of US gymnast Simone Biles. And although I'm, of course, looking forward to watching her attempt the Yurchenko double pike vault -- a jump she is the only woman to even attempt in competition, and which she smashed during practice in Paris last week -- I'm really just glad to see her back in a leotard, beaming while high-fiving her teammates.