President Trump, in his effort to appeal to pockets of conservative voters in the 2020 general election signed executive grants of clemency granting full pardons to several high-profile individuals representing San Francisco, New York City, Silicon Valley and Illinois.
Five co-workers are dead after a fellow employee armed with an automatic weapon went on a shooting rampage at the Molson Coors brewing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, yesterday. The sprawling campus remained on lock-down for hours.
Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood producer who propelled many to Oscar victory winning loyalty and devotion, has been found guilty by a Manhattan jury of sex crimes which could send the disgraced titan to prison for decades.
Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others who tragically perished recently were remembered during a two-hour celebration of life service that brought 20,000 ticket holders to The Staples Center to bid their hero a final farewell.
The appearance and spread of the coronavirus worldwide has also raised questions about the origins of the virus and in particular the role of global warming and globalization as China now denies the responsibility for the outbreak.
The sexual revelations that prompted Benjamin Griveaux to withdraw his candidacy for municipal elections in Paris next March also offers the President of the Republic the opportunity to dismiss a man convinced of his destiny at no cost. Explanations.
With Israel's March 2, 2020 election less than three weeks away, the political survival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump's Deal of the Century seem to be linked together as the central issues in the campaign.
Welcome to the new face of the Democratic Party with a White openly gay ex-small-town mayor leading who might become the youngest U.S. President in history, followed by a white openly Socialist White 78-year old.
The final departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union does not seem to have upset the other member countries, all aware of the strengths and advantages of the Union despite its shortcomings.
Products marketed to women are often more expensive than similar products and services for males. From haircuts to medication, gender-based pricing is problematic for female and male consumers alike, and it's costing tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.
With Senator Bernie Sanders leaping ahead of the pack in the Democratic Party, chances have greatly increased that he will become the first Jewish nominee to reach the general election for President of the United States.
In the spirit of fake news, Black History Month provides a forum for news pundits to lament that the Founding Fathers thought the relative worth of black persons was three fifths of a person.
As the death toll and cases of 2019- nCoV (aka novel coronavirus) infection rises, our curiosity increases as to the epidemic’s when, why, where, and how. Is the new virus naturally occurring, animal to human transmission, a bio-weapon?
Bad actors, a term that is evolving into mainstream vernacular, the bad actor, those who wear the "good mask" while performing illegal, undermining and shady deals that act to undermine their industry or more widespread the system, itself.
Clusters of a dozen or so deaths may get nonstop “if-it-bleeds-it-leads” press coverage. But the lack of preparedness for the really, really big threats may be met with virtual radio silence—until panic breaks out.
Greed, from Sony Picture Classics, presents an ultramodern tale of extravagance, a behind the velvet rope, inner circle entry to the front row of London's fashion world and the over-the-top lifestyle that goes along with creating the brand.
The Call of the Wild, from 20th Century Films, presents the story of Jack London’s John Thornton and an imposing Saint Bernard named Buck, who through fate becomes the majestic, leader he was destined to become.
The Gentleman, from Miramax and STX Films, presents a contemporary tale of corporate greed as a hostile takeover of the UK’s Cannabis Kingpin’s business brings out the worst in everyone who decides the profit margin is worth the risk.
The Last Full Measure, from Roadside Attractions, presents the story of William H. Pitsenbarger, a USAF Pararescue medic who died saving men he never knew, and they never forgot, in one of the bloodiest battles of Vietnam.
The Lodge, from FilmNation Entertainment, presents a mental horror thriller as three snowbound days turn into a battle between good and evil, as the past which never really stays buried, rises from the ashes with a vengeance.
How To Cook Everything, twentieth anniversary edition, from culinary expert Mark Bittman, presents a completely revised edition, upgrading, modernizing and offers to his legion of fans the opportunity to follow along as he embarks on this fantastical food journey.
Pastry Love: A Baker's Journal of Favorite Recipes, brings to the pages of this oversize hardback the favorite recipes that have made its author, Joanne Chang, a well-known, award-winning, and internationally respected professional pastry arts Chef.
100 Houses Nature and Nurture, from The Images Publishing Group, brings to the pages an international collection of ultra-modern, luxurious, prize-winning and climate responsible homes that highlight their sleek sophisticated designs while complimenting a world of urban settings.
Binging with Babish cookbook, from filmmaker and home-schooled home Chef Andrew Rea, showcases in the pages of his cookbook 100 of his best recipes from his favorite films and TV Shows featured on his wildly successful Youtube show.
Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval, the beloved Vanderpump Rules couple and mixology experts, compile their favorite trashy and classy cocktail recipes in their newest book, Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. According to AAA, more than 41.5 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend by car, plane, or train. Nothing ruins a long-awaited vacation faster than getting sick or medical distress.
Bonhams will present property from the Estate of Diahann Carroll, award-winning entertainer and courageous trailblazer, on March 10, 2020. The collection includes approximately 150 memorabilia items, furniture, personal items, photos, clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry.
San Jose Stage Company (Randall King, Artistic Director and Cathleen King, Executive Director) is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the third production of The Stage's 37th Season, Broadway's longest-running American musical CHICAGO.
San Jose Stage Company (Randall King, Artistic Director and Cathleen King, Executive Director) is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the first production of The Stage's 37th Season, the beloved cult musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.
The Play that Goes Wrong, the Broadway and West End smash hit, presents an award-winning comedy as The Cornley Polytechnic Drama society stages a 1920's murder mystery, and lives the adage the show must go on!
CULT Aimee Friberg Exhibitions is pleased to present Rituals of Succession. This exhibition opens at the CULT’s space in San Francisco’s NOPA neighborhood as a companion to Record of Succession at fused space with an opening reception Friday, January 10, 2020.
Due to ongoing demand, "Lost Vegas: Tim Burton @ The Neon Museum" presented by the Engelstad Foundation, has been extended through April 12, 2020. Burton will return to the exhibition, January 21, to sign copies of newly available exhibition catalog.
Aimee Friberg of CULT Aimee Friberg Exhibitions is pleased to announce that she will oversee curatorial programming for fused space, taking the baton from gallerist Jessica Silverman, beginning January 2020 with an ambitious thematic exhibition schedule.
Showcasing Vietnamese designer Patrick Pham, select pieces from two recent shows in Paris bring a continuity of thought as he moves freely from summer and feminine pinks to trendy winter treats reminiscent of an emerging Parisian fashion capital.
The Nomade 2019/2020 haute-couture collection showcases the inspirational journey between my native Pakistan and adopted home of Australia seeing beyond the melancholic experiences to the high, lofty visions and conversations that translated into a creative emotional response.
International designer Ziad Nakad debuted his Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Haute Couture collection during Paris Fashion Week unveiling a breathtaking line inspired by an ancient mosaic that brought together pattern, shapes, and created sparkling imagery as each garment moved along the runway.
Give the gift of music this holiday season with Meze Audio 99 Neo Classic series over the ear headphones, or ear buds, unlocking the hidden audiophile within, with pure, smooth, silky, mesmerizing, delivery of sound.
Whether you find yourself snowed in, stuck in an airport, bunking down at grandma’s, or hanging with the totally too cool for school teens in your family, a set of Continuum Games are the perfect ice breaker and game changer.
Shaken or Stirred? The Shaker33 Cocktail Shaker is ending the age-old dilemma and revolutionizing the art of mixing drinks. A modernized, easy to hold canister, the cocktail shaker is guaranteed to shake things up at any holiday happening.
The Zassenhaus Aroma French Press from Frieling, an ultra-modern, sleek, protected carafe designed with double-wall insulation guaranteeing morning coffee drinkers can experience a leisurely second or even third cup of fresh java without a loss in temperature.
The Frieling Induction Cooktop has revolutionized the induction cooktop market with two models that deliver exceptional quality and are as efficient as they are stylish, with a sleek, black finished surface, ultra-modern design, they compliment any home chef’s kitchen.
Woll Diamond Lite Pro Grill Pan has taken cookware to a whole new level. A patented diamond-reinforced nonstick five-layer coating delivers even heating, superior browning, searing and creates those appealing blacked open fire grill marks every time.
On a recent trip to France, I decided to revive my inner chef and participate in a recreational Pastry Arts class, what better region to learn the art of crafting sumptuous, mouthwatering and sinfully delicious pastries than Paris.
With the holiday party season quickly approaching, wine connoisseurs will be on the lookout for the most exquisite and pairable wines to toast the occasion, the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) vineyards include several brands that are perfect.
For twenty-six consecutive years, legendary chef Wolfgang Puck has whetted the culinary palette of Hollywood’s most celebrated. This year, he is offering the same menu with select food and beverage recipes for viewers worldwide to enjoy during the 2020 OSCARS telecast.
Recently, an invitation arrived asking would I be interested in meeting with Mr. Patrice Pinet, the master blender of the premiere cognac brand, Courvoisier as he will be in Los Angeles scheduling only four appointments with media representatives.
Ever since the phrase "No Soup For You!" was coined on the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld" back in the mid 90's, The Original Soupman has endured not only as a cultural icon, but a culinary one as well.
WP 24, the ultra-gourmet restaurant, located 24 floors above Los Angeles in the downtown Ritz Carlton, is for the culinary connoisseur a fine dining sensory experience combining spices from the Far East to create perfectly prepared unique, exquisite, Asian flavors.
Recently an invitation to enjoy Vail, Colorado, whose slogan, is "Like Nothing on Earth," arrived in my email and after a breakfast vetting meeting with the city's PR rep, the dates for my visit was set for July 2019.
Quintero Golf Club, a new, semi-private, course, built by Rees Jones and Steve Weisser in 2000, is a traditional desert classic course offering challenging year-round play across 7208 yards in the sprawling Phoenix Valley.
Just a short walk from Union Square, amidst the cacophony of city life, the CLIFT San Francisco, a boutique luxury hotel, welcomes it guests into a bygone era of old world stateliness mixed with stylish class, comfort and luxury.
New luxury cruise line The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has chosen to produce a commemorative publication together with custom media and publishing agency HCP Media who will create a one-of-a-kind book celebrating the launch of the company.
Award-winning small ship line Windstar Cruises, the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, today reveals six new cruises being added to the James Beard Foundation (JBF) Culinary Cruise Collection for 2020.
Garry Marshall, director, creator, actor, writer and personality, who enjoyed more than six decades making Hollywood memories and known for his uncanny ability to capture the heartstrings of audiences everywhere, passed away due to complications from pneumonia. He was 81.
TEXAS CHAINSAW 3-D, from Director John Luessenhop, LIONSGATE and Millennium Films, brings to the screen a terrifying, gruesome and gorrific sequel to the 1974 cult horror classic.
Eye Prefer Paris Postcards brings a new twist to the iconic Paris photo image. Ideal for Instagram, home décor, collectibles, gifts and DIY projects, the Postcards allow consumers to easily create personal collections of Richard Nahem's iconic Paris images.
Carlos The Jackal, born Iiyich Ramirez Sanchez, was sentenced to a third life sentence in a French court for his role in the 1974 bombing on a Paris Drug Store that killed two and wounded 34.
The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art announced the eighth annual EXPO ART WEEK, September 16 – 22, 2019, presented in conjunction with Choose Chicago, the city's tourism and marketing organization, and Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Gotham PR and Jade Dressler are hosting a private holiday preview event, in New York City, for Brett Johnson, producer, designer, billionaire, to showcase his 2013 Holiday Collection of luxury leathers and shoes.
“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” explodes into theaters January 17, 2014, bringing to the screen a white hot thrill ride, a full blown international chase through the inner sanctums of global espionage and black ops and an all star cast.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has executed his Uncle, a top ministry cabinet member, and five others by locking the elder statesman in a cage with a pack of wild dogs starved for the occasion.
President Donald Trump is making his first appearance this week at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly where 193 Heads of State will convene in New York City to hear the agenda of the newly elected former business leader.
Penned by renowned Civil Rights attorney David M. Weitzman, Living A Life That Matters will not jump off the shelf for the causal bookstore window shopper. The title, the image all suggest an intellectual read reserved for professors, scholars, politicians and the like.
Pope Francis, the charismatic leader of the Catholic Church, preached his first Christmas Mass message from St. Peter’s Basilica calling for followers around the world to “emulate Jesus” and remain steadfast against the power of darkness.
Online fashion store Zalando have conducted a study that evaluates and ranks the world’s most elegant cities. To score highly, essential factors include a thriving fashion scene, culturally and historically significant architecture, high tourism desirability, and affordable access as markers of an elegant lifestyle.
A three nation joint task force comprised of American, Italian and Colombian law enforcement have seized 11 tons of cocaine and arrested 33 people in a mafia-linked drug ring in the jungles of Colombia, South America.
Lucy in the Sky, from Fox Searchlight Pictures and TSG Entertainment, brings to the screen the true story of Lucy Cola one of the best of the best and the meltdown that caught her unprepared and shocked the world.
The Final Year, from Magnolia Pictures, provides unprecedented coverage over the last year of former President Obama’s Administration as they attempt to meet the foreign policy challenges in the hopes of leaving the next administration solid ground.
