My first experience with the small, but rapidly growing movement to eliminate handshaking was in a chiropractic office in Singapore two weeks ago. “Are you shaking hands? Some people aren’t these days,” the chiro said, extending his hand before awkwardly retracting it. I did — to break the oddness of the moment — but
Luxurious Magazine’s Sabi Phagura heads to the slopes of Ischgl in Austria to finally try her hand at skiing. What’s the cut-off age for starting to learn how to ski? Surely, it’s a sport you need to take up as a child? Apparently not. Just as health experts have been saying for years about exercise
More to the West than what meets the eye, the continents of North and South America form a significant part of the world we live in, with hidden gems and exciting experiences at every turn. California, West America: Stretching nearly 900 miles along the Pacific and Mexican border, the western U.S. state of California offers
After first announcing it almost a month ago, RÜFÜS DU SOL have finally released their Live from Joshua Tree film. The 45-minute immersive film traversing the depths of the band’s famed shows and critically acclaimed studio albums SOLACE, BLOOM and ATLAS brings their emotive live experience from the global stage to the screen. Filmed in California’s breathtaking Joshua Tree, the
Have you been forlornly staring at your Disney+ homepage waiting for that magic moment when Frozen II will finally show up? Take heart in the knowledge that you’re certainly not alone in needing an Olaf fix. Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait a few more months for that streaming option to arrive. Frozen fans — or
The number of extreme trail runners is on the rise, particularly in Asia. CNBC attended HK100, an annual race in Hong Kong, where participants from around the world gather to run 100 kilometers, slightly more than 62 miles. If that sounds like a lot, it is. Even the fastest runners took around 12 hours to
Journalist Ronan Farrow has cut ties with publisher Hachette after the announcement that they had acquired Woody Allen’s memoir Apropos of Nothing. Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette, announced on Monday, March 2, that they had acquired Allen’s memoir a year ago and that it would be published in April. Farrow’s book, Catch and
Peter WhiteGetty Images Everyone remembers their first encounter with a Coach bag—it was, most likely, borrowed from their mom. (Mine was a lime green tote that she let me wear to the 8th grade dance.) If you’ve ever been lucky enough to find a vintage top-handle at a thrift store, you know they’re almost always
The official trailer for Antebellum is released, along with a new poster. Written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, Antebellum revolves around the character of Veronica Henley. Portrayed by Janelle Monáe, Veronica is a popular author that finds herself trapped in a terrifying reality. Antebellum marks the directorial debut for Bush and Renz.
Latin pop legends Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin have just announced a 21-date arena tour across North America. On Wednesday evening, Live Nation confirmed the joint trek during an exclusive live event in Los Angeles, Calif. Starting on Sept. 5, in Phoenix, Ariz., the Hero and Livin’ La Vida Loca singers will join forces, spending eight weeks on the
Charities should plan for their events to still go ahead despite the escalating coronavirus crisis, according to guidance from the Institute of Fundraising. More than 95,000 people are thought to have contracted Covid-19 since the virus first emerged in Wuhan, China, in January, and has since spread across the world, including to the UK, where
People pass a sign for JPMorgan Chase at it’s headquarters in Manhattan, New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase has begun sending hundreds of its traders and salespeople in New York and London to backup locations as Wall Street girds itself for the coronavirus. The bank plans on moving approximately half its
Life isn’t predictable, nor should it be, and we have many different experiences along the way – good, bad, happy and sad. – Lianna Champ. Bereavement is the ultimate experience which forces a major change in our lives, so it is vital that we allow ourselves to feel the pain of our grief, to wallow
To the person who wrote the original, we’d love to credit you… When this first did the rounds on Twitter, the reaction of the team here at Adventure HQ went something like this: sharp intake of breath, closely followed by furious indignation and flashes of Beyoncé-style ‘Run the world’ ass-kicking fantasy montage (quickly dispelled, none
Yehuda Shmidman Peter Foley | Bloomberg | Getty Images Brand management company WHP Global is getting another big investment as it looks for brands to rescue. Oaktree Capital Management is adding $150 million to its equity stake in WHP Global, taking Oaktree’s total investment to $350 million. The latest capital raise, in addition to a
Ferretti Group has unleashed the Pershing 7X, the fastest yacht in the brand’s current range and among all its Generation X models. Designed by Fulvio De Simoni with Ferretti Group, the sleek 69-footer had its world premiere at this year’s Boot Dusseldorf, a year after the 8X debuted at the same show, and also joins
Exclusive TMZ.com A World Star Hip Hop exec wasn’t taking ANY chances in catching coronavirus … he flew home from Tokyo looking like Dustin Hoffman in “Outbreak!” Danny Cotton hit several hot spots in Asia last month in the midst of CV hysteria … first in Hong Kong and then Malaysia. Cotton self-quarantined himself and
It was bound to happen eventually (in theory) but Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 7 delivered the first heart-achingly painful death of the series. Granted, Dahj’s death on Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 1 was a helluva shock but, as we has just met her, there was only the beginnings of emotional investment (at least
As an early-aughts kid, some (read: many) of the choices I made were questionable. They usually had to do with boys, crazy raver outfits or body modification—and occasionally a dangerous combo of all three. Hindsight is 20/20 and I’ve learned from my mistakes, but regret can linger—especially when body modification is involved. At 14, I
“We are in uncharted territory.” Those are the words from one exhibition source this morning to Deadline in the wake of MGM/Eon/Universal’s shocking shift of No Time to Die from its April 10 Easter global launch date to Thanksgiving, largely due to those Asian markets effected by the coronavirus. Don’t doubt this for a second,
The U.S. Supreme Court waded into the fraught debate over abortion rights Wednesday, as the court heard arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo. The case, which concerns the constitutionality of a Louisiana law that sharply limits access to legal abortion, has the potential to curtail abortion rights across the country if the court upholds
Anti-sexual harassment activists have called for the chief executive of Save the Children UK to stand down after the Charity Commission found “serious failings” in how the charity had handled allegations against senior staff. The commission published its investigation report on the charity today, condemning “serious weaknesses in the charity’s workplace culture” and concluding that
ATLANTA (March 5, 2020) – This International Women’s Day, leading global humanitarian and development organization CARE has partnered with the women of Scandal — Kerry Washington, Bellamy Young, Katie Lowes and series creator Shonda Rhimes — for a new PSA that calls out the many obstacles women experience and underscores the powerful things women can
Janu, the new sister brand of Aman, will launch with three hotels which are already under construction: Montenegro (2022), Al Ula in Saudi Arabia (2022) and Tokyo (2022), as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels. The timeless yet contemporary design of each Janu hotel will be focused on space and light, giving an ambience
Thomas Barwick The group that oversees certified financial planners is making it tougher for consumers looking for a new advisor to find out how a particular CFP gets paid. The CFP Board of Standards — a nonprofit that governs the CFP designation, held by 86,000 financial advisors in the U.S. — erased a part of its
Almost everyone enjoys the great outdoors and one of the best places on the planet to do this is in Manitoba, Canada. In this guide, we look at some great outdoor experiences you shouldn’t miss. Located within the heart of Canada, bordered by Saskatchewan and Ontario; North Dakota and Minnesota, Manitoba is a multi-cultural hub
Once the national dumping ground for used glass bottles and porcelain items, the Russian shorelines of Ussuri Bay, have since transformed into one of the nation’s hottest tourist destinations. Smoothing very sharp edge, Mother Nature’s waves have crafted the awe-inspiring sight known as Glass Beach. Leaving behind enormous trails of gleaming glass jewels and pebbles,
Miami’s Ultra Music Festival has been postponed due to the spread of coronavirus, the Miami Herald reports. Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo told reporters that the festival, which was scheduled to take place from March 20-22, will not take place until 2021. While an official announcement hasn’t been made by the festival—that’s expected
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Whoopi Goldberg and Barbara Corcoran are the newest members of the Yang Gang … because they think Andrew Yang has the chops to make a run for mayor of New York City!!! We got Whoopi in the Big Apple Wednesday morning and our guy asked about the former Democratic presidential
If romance is your favorite movie genre, you’re in for a good year. Sequels to your Netflix faves The Kissing Booth and The Princess Switch are on the way, as are a slew of new films featuring A-listers like Issa Rae, Saoirse Ronan, and Jennifer Lopez. All that’s left to do is call up your