Celebrities and showbiz

The Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended that no 'prominent public figures, including celebrities and sportsmen,' should endorse crypto products. The market regulator proposed that companies advertising cryptos and digital assets should also put up disclosures listing out possible law violations. Last month, SEBI clarified its position on the subject with India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance when members put forth questions on various aspects of crypto. As a result, the market regulator submitted a detailed written response to the Parliamentary Panel. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) had published crypto advertising guidelines in February and the Finance Ministry had urged the SEBI to share its stance on such ads. In response, the SEBI reportedly said that, "Given that crypto products are unregulated, prominent public figures including celebrities, sportsmen, etc. or their voice shall not be used for … [Read more...] about SEBI proposes banning celebrity promotion of cryptos

Taiwanese celebrity couple Mickey Huang and Summer Meng are now the proud parents of a baby girl. On Thursday night (May 19), Meng posted on social media a photo of her looking at her daughter, whom they have nicknamed "Yellow Corn". The 30-year-old actress wrote in Chinese: "I have experienced a process which those who have not given birth will not understand. I chose water birth so that every moment could be natural." Meng, who is known for acting in idol dramas such as Aim High (2014) and Love, Timeless (2017), said that she did not take measures such as administering an epidural or going through labour induction. "Although it hurt so much that my husband and I did not know whether I shed tears, the delivery went smoothly, taking only 18 minutes from pushing to the end," she said. "She is an angelic child." Huang, 50, also shared the post on social media. He wrote: "I have slept for fewer than four hours today. I have gone to the obstetric department four times to … [Read more...] about Taiwan celebrity couple Mickey Huang and Summer Meng welcome baby girl

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It can be easy to lose track of your workout routine on vacation for a variety of reasons — no gym access, change of schedule or just plain lack of motivation. That’s where Arlo Hotels ’ new FlexIt partnership comes in handy giving you the chance to work out in-room whenever you please. The workouts require minimal space and are with some world-class trainers to push you forward within the comfort of your room. And there aren’t just in-room fitness offerings at Arlo Hotels, with the warmer weather here you can also enjoy outdoor classes. Here are the various fitness programs Arlo Hotels have to offer: FlexIt features a wide variety of training from cardio to boxing to barre with some classes being pre-recorded and just a few clicks away. You also have the option to scheduled sessions if you like that in-class feel without actually having to go to a studio. A great fit for travelers waking up super early with the desire to … [Read more...] about Arlo Hotels Celebrate Fitness Both In-Room And Outdoors

Kiray Celis and her mom (Image: Instagram/@kiraycelis) Kiray Celis’ mom was treated to a surprise as the actress gave her a cake with P57,000 inside, in celebration of her 57th birthday. The “Goin’ Bulilit” alum gave a glimpse of her mom’s birthday celebration, as seen on Celis’ Instagram page yesterday, May 24. Celis posed holding the cake while her mom, who had the money wrapped on her shoulder, was beside her. “Last year, 56 ka so 56k. Ngayon, 57 ka, 57 thousand pesos na. Ma, every year na ba to? Kasi sa July 63 naman si papa. So paano na ako?” Celis quipped, referring to the gift Celis gave her on her birthday last year . (Last year, you were 56 so [I gave you] P56,000. Now that you are 57, [I gave you] P57, 000. Mom, are we going to do this every year? Because dad will be having his 63rd birthday in July. What about me?) Celis asked her mom to pull the pig-shaped cake topper, which contained 57 1,000-peso bills, while their family and visitors were cheering for them. … [Read more...] about WATCH: Kiray Celis gifts mom with P57,000 on her birthday

Bb. Pilipinas candidates Joanna Marie Rabe, Herlene Nicole Budol and Ma. Isabela David (Image: Instagram/@bbpilipinasofficial) The candidates of Binibining Pilipinas stunned and sparkled in silver as they posed for their official glam shots for the beauty pageant. The top 40 delegates looked dazzling in various silver outfits embellished with crystals, as well as silver head pieces, while they did poses in front of a metallic blue backdrop, as seen on Binibining Pilipinas’ official Instagram page last Monday, May 23. The portraits were taken by photographers Raymond Saldana and Owen Reyes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) View this post on Instagram A post shared … [Read more...] about LOOK: Binibining Pilipinas candidates dazzle in official glam shots

Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive officer of OYO Hotels & Homes, speaks at the SoftBank World 2019 event in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, July 18, 2019. (Bloomberg filepix) - A + A (May 24): Oyo Hotels, the once high-flying Indian startup, is shelving plans for an initial public offering in 2022 after a market downturn that would hurt its valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. The board of Oyo, formally known as Oravel Stays Ltd, talked through a change in the offering’s timing during multiple meetings last week and earlier this week after consulting with its bankers and investors, said the people, asking not to be identified because the decisions aren’t yet public. If the company picks up the process again by year end, the earliest possibility for an IPO would be in 2023, they said. The Gurgaon-headquartered company, which filed preliminary IPO documents last year, is seeking regulatory permission to update its draft prospectus with … [Read more...] about SoftBank-backed Oyo to shelve plans for IPO in 2022, sources say

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (The Edge filepix by Sam Fong) - A + A MELAKA (May 24): A detailed study towards making the installation of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) compulsory for all new motorcycles will be implemented soon. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the installation will be compulsory for all new motorcycles with 150 cc engine capacity and above. He explained that the study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is expected to be finalised within six months, with the implementation of the ABS system installation expected within two years from when the study is completed. "The same period will also be used to amend existing laws for the purpose of making the installation of ABS compulsory. “But I stress that this is not made hastily or in a rush. We won’t just announce today, expecting it to be implemented tomorrow. We give MIROS six months to conduct a study, discuss with consumer … [Read more...] about Installation of Anti-lock Braking System to be compulsory for new motorcycles 150cc above

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 22, 2022 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the race REUTERS/Albert Gea BARCELONA— Max Verstappen was 46 points behind Charles Leclerc after the first three races of the Formula One season and now, three races later, he is six ahead of his Ferrari rival and leading the championship. The fact that Red Bull’s reigning champion has won every race he has finished also emphasizes the importance of reliability in a season of major rule changes and rapid development. Leclerc took 71 of 78 available points in the first three races. He has scored 33 since then. Verstappen had 25 after round three in Australia and is now on 110, his tally boosted by an Imola sprint race that handed him eight extra points. Champions Mercedes were down, and about to be counted out as they wrestled with a bouncing car, and yet Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix suggested George Russell and … [Read more...] about Reliability is key as F1 season takes another twist

Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – May 23, 2022 Britain’s Emma Raducanu celebrates after winning her first round match against Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova REUTERS/Dylan Martinez PARIS—U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu showed exemplary grit on her French Open debut to rally to a 6-7(4) 7-5 6-1 victory in the battle of teenagers against Czech qualifier Linda Noskova on Monday and reach the second round. The British 19-year-old arrived in Paris after retiring from a first round match in Rome this month with a back problem but showed no signs of discomfort during the grueling two hour and 37 minute contest on Court Simonne Mathieu. “It was an absolute battle. I’m proud of the way I fought,” 12th-seeded Raducanu said in an on-court interview. “Linda really came out there firing and as soon as I dropped my ball speed she was all over me.” Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – May 23, 2022 Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova in action during her … [Read more...] about French Open: Emma Raducanu tames fellow teenager Noskova in grueling debut

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin - A + A PUTRAJAYA (May 24): The Home Ministry (KDN) will hold discussions with the Philippines, Indonesia and Bangladesh on the proposal to recruit workers from these new source countries for the security sector. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said a decision at the policy level had been agreed upon to bring in foreign labour from other countries, apart from Nepal. "However, to bring in these workers, they will have to meet the criteria (set), that is, the foreign workers need to have the work experience in the security sector in their own countries,” he told reporters after attending a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Hari Raya celebration here on Tuesday (May 24). He said the applications for foreign workers can be submitted after discussions on the matter had been held but their entry would depend on the decision of the source nations involved. Hamzah was previously quoted as saying that the … [Read more...] about Home Ministry to discuss with new source countries on recruiting security workers