News Politics Biden’s Stunning Decision: Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. This surprising move follows considerable pressure from within his party and a challenging debate performance. Biden’s decision is historic, marking the first time since Lyndon B. Johnson that a sitting U.S. president has not sought reelection. He has endorsed Vice President … Continued Read the article
Event International United Nations The 18th international Human Rights Summit in New York City The Human Rights Summit held from July 18-20, 2024, in New York City brought together activists, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world. As a reminder The International Human Rights Summit serves as a platform for top human rights activists, dignitaries, officials and youth, to exchange ideas, develop plans of action, and forward a … Continued Read the article
Beauty Event Sport Rihanna Signs Fenty Beauty Deal with 2024 Paris Olympics: “We outside all 2024!!!” Bad Gal RiRi is making waves once again with her massive Fenty brand, securing a top-tier partnership with the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. This collaboration highlights the significance of the Paralympics, which can greatly benefit from A-list affiliations like Rihanna’s. The news broke on Thursday (July 18) when the “Pour … Continued Read the article
Lifestyle Sexuality and Technology: Robots, the Partners of Tomorrow? Robots with 30 cm Artificial Organs – A Threat to Replace Men in Intimate Relationships? The emergence of sex robots equipped with 30 cm bionic organs, such as those developed by Realbotix, represents a major technological and social revolution. These robots, designed to embody the ideal man, boast impressive functionalities, from cooking to reciting poems, … Continued Read the article
International News Worldwide IT Breakdown Sends Airlines, Banks, and Media into Turmoil A massive technology outage has disrupted businesses and institutions in multiple countries, affecting airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets, telecoms, health systems, and media outlets. The disruption was caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which led to crashes of machines running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Report from … Continued Read the article
Art and Culture Event Buju Banton Makes Triumphant Return: First U.S. Concerts Since 2011 Buju Banton captivated audiences with a masterful performance at Long Island’s UBS Arena. On Sunday night, July 14, the reggae icon dazzled fans with a 90-minute set that left it hard to believe howmuch time had passed since his last U.S. performance. This show was the second of two consecutive sold-out performances over the weekend, … Continued Read the article
Business Event International The Black Ambition Paris Prize 2024 Pharrell Williams Supports Entrepreneurs! He has developed “Black Ambition,” an initiative supported by companies such as Comcast, CHANEL, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas, to name a few. All these major corporations are backing a nonprofit commitment aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in underrepresented communities. Black Ambition is expanding globally and it’s happening fast. The Black Ambition Paris … Continued Read the article
News Politics Donald Trump Targeted in Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally In a shocking incident at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, was the target of an attempted assassination. The FBI has confirmed that the shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt against the former president. Trump, who was struck in the ear, was quickly … Continued Read the article
International Politics France’s Left Wing Emerges as Top Contender in Snap Election, Resulting in a Deadlock Loose alliance of left-wing parties becomes biggest parliamentary bloc as vote delivers hung parliament. A loose alliance of left-wing parties has won the most seats in France’s high-stakes legislative elections, beating both the far right and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of France Unbowed, speaks after the announcement of the results … Continued Read the article
Entertainment Event BET AWARDS 2024 The nominations for the 2024 BET Awards were announced on May 16. Leading the nominations was Canadian rapper Drake with seven nods, followed closely by Nicki Minaj with six. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, Victoria Monét, and Beyoncé each received five nominations, while 21 Savage, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher each garnered … Continued Read the article
Business International The 31st African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Annual Meetings The 31st Annual Meeting of Afreximbank took place in Nassau, The Bahamas, from June 12 to June 15, 2024. This event gathered high-level officials, business leaders, and stakeholders to discuss the future of trade and economic development in Africa. Heads of State, Ministers, government officials, and renowned captains of industry were among the over two … Continued Read the article
Entertainment Event Robots in the Spotlight: Pioneering Digital Concerts In a historic event held yesterday at Selectikonova Valley, a robot developed by TechFusion Dynamics captivated a packed stadium with its groundbreaking performance. This unprecedented concert showcased the robot’s remarkable capabilities, spanning from singing and dancing to a compelling rap performance, leaving the audience spellbound by its digital prowess. The concert opened with the robot … Continued Read the article
Event International Sport Olympic Games: The Flame Embarks on the Ocean Relay As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Olympic Games, a remarkable journey begins with the Olympic flame embarking on its ocean relay. This symbolic voyage, rich in tradition and significance, marks the flame’s passage across seas, carrying the spirit of the Games to the host city. The Olympic flame will set sail from Brest to … Continued Read the article
Art and Culture Event Food And Drinks Luncheon at Brandywine Workshop and Archives, Philadelphia On June 5th, Our CEO Alizé Utteryn had the privilege of being invited to Philadelphia for the Brandywine Workshop and Archives Luncheon. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet BWA’s new Executive Director, Michele Parchment, along with board members and to connect with other Philadelphia influencers, collectors, and arts leaders. We are thrilled to announce … Continued Read the article
Beauty Business Event FOUNDERMADE’s INNOVATION SHOW NYC This past Thursday, June 6th our team including our CEO Alizé Utteryn had the chance to attend the FounderMade Innovation Show NYC. The show featured over 150 disruptive brands in the consumer market, providing attendees with opportunities to discover new products and network with key industry players. It included strategy-filled panels led by prominent industry … Continued Read the article
International News Politics Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History As First Female President Of Mexico On June 2, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum made history by becoming the first woman president of Mexico. She won the election with a decisive 58% of the vote, defeating her main rival, Xóchitl Gálvez, who received about 26.6% Sheinbaum has a wealth of experience, both as a politician who served as mayor of Mexico City until … Continued Read the article
Art and Culture Entertainment Event Celebrating Black Music Month in June June marks the celebration of Black Music Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the profound impact of Black musicians, composers, and artists on the music industry and culture as a whole. This month-long observance highlights the rich history, diverse genres, and influential figures that have shaped the soundscape of the world. Origins of … Continued Read the article
Event Fashion Rising German fashion model star – Lilly Ulrich Rising German fashion model star Lilly Ulrich is only 14 years old, and already stands 6’2” (189 cm). This stunning young lady has walked in fashion shows for designer Andres Aquino in New York and France, recently earned a Top Model award, and is quickly creating lots of buzz in the fashion and modeling world. But how did this young … Continued Read the article
Beauty Entertainment Fashion Cannes Film Festival 2024: Designer Soro Bis, the Maestro of fashion On May 23rd, the American Burkinabe stylist SORO BIS once again dazzled the public with his bold and colorful collection at the Cannes Film Festival. Seamlessly blending tradition with modernity, SORO BIS captivated the large audience with his innovative designs. His creations, celebrated for their originality and elegance, featured African fabrics and patterns reimagined with … Continued Read the article
Event International Sport The Journey Begins: Olympic Flame Sets Out from Marseille for 2024 Games May 8th 2024: Today marks a significant milestone in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics in Paris as the Olympic Flame sets out on its journey from Marseille. Amidst great fanfare and excitement, the Flame will embark on a symbolic voyage across France, igniting the spirit of the Games in communities along its path. The … Continued Read the article
Event Fashion International MET GALA 2024 The Met Gala, an annual, invitation-only event, was held Monday in New York City. It typically Met Gala typically takes place on the first Monday of May each year. Celebrities stunned Monday night at the Met Gala in New York City in earthen colors inspired by concepts like decay and fairytales. As usual, the red carpet … Continued Read the article
Event News Politics The Haiti Rally Against Violence in New York City On April 20th, 2024, a rally against violence in Haiti reverberated through the streets of New York City. While the turnout may not have matched the size of the Haitian population in the city, and the presence of young people was notably lacking, it marked a significant starting point in a movement destined to gain … Continued Read the article
Sport Legends Visit Rwanda thrilling Tour Hits New York Rwanda, often celebrated as the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills,’ is making significant strides in the realms of sports and tourism. The country is currently generating excitement through a captivating global promotional tour leading up to the Veteran Clubs World Championship (VCWC) 2024, also known as ‘The Legends Visit Rwanda.’ Soccer icons will embark on … Continued Read the article
International Parliament Opens with Governor-General Cynthia Mother Pratt In a momentous occasion that drew the attention of the nation and the world, on October 4t 2023 the Parliament opened the new session with her Excellency the most honorable Cynthia Mother Pratt, Governor-General delivering the Speech from the Throne. This time-honored tradition marks the beginning of a new legislative session and outlines the government’s … Continued Read the article
International Cynthia A. Pratt Sworn In as 12th Governor General of the Bahamas On a sunny and historic day in the Bahamas, Cynthia A. Pratt took her oath of office as the 12th Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas at Government House in Nassau. This momentous occasion marked a significant milestone in the nation’s history, as Cynthia Pratt became the first woman to hold this prestigious … Continued Read the article
Entertainment Event Caribbean Music Awards The first-ever Caribbean Music Awards in Brooklyn are finally here. The time has come to celebrate and recognize the Caribbean’s best talent from around the world. Without a doubt, Caribbean music has impacted the global music scene for decades, influencing and inspiring countless artists across genres. From reggae’s laid-back grooves to soca’s frenzied rhythm, Dancehall’s … Continued Read the article
International Sport Sha’Carri Richardson Wins World Championships Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States stunned Jamaica’s pre-race favourites from the outside lane to win the 100 metres world title at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She is Now the Fastest Woman in the World. Richardson crushed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s hopes of a sixth women’s world 100m title when she stormed to victory in a … Continued Read the article
International Sport Frenchman Tony Parker inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame Legendary French basketball player Tony Parker added on Saturday August 12th another exceptional achievement to a glittering sports career. It’s official. Tony Parker is in the Hall of Fame. The former point guard, who has a cabinet full of trophies won playing in the NBA and on the national French team, has become the first French player … Continued Read the article
Fashion FIFI FASHION WEEK 2023 On a scorching day with temperatures reaching a sizzling 105 degrees Fahrenheit, FIFI Fashion Week 2023, presented by the House of Sofia Couture, proved to be an unequivocal success. Despite the sweltering heat, a multitude of celebrities turned out in force for FIFI FW. This summer’s highly anticipated fashion extravaganza took place on Saturday, July … Continued Read the article
Beauty Event MISS GUADELOUPE 2023 The outstanding Jalylane Maës was crowned Miss Guadeloupe 2023 in a regional competition held on Wednesday, July 19 at Palais des Sports et de la Culture du Gosier. The new Miss Guadeloupe is originally from les Abymes, she is currently a student but she is also the co-founder of a cultural association, Chale which promotes traditional … Continued Read the article
Beauty Fashion MISS FRENCH GUIANA 2023 Audrey Ho-Wen-Tsai secured the title of Miss French Guiana 2023 on Saturday, July 15th, in Zephyr, Cayenne. Originally from Kourou, At 17 years old she succeeds Shaïna Robin and is preparing to represent French Guiana in the upcoming Miss France 2024 election scheduled for December in Dijon. Her finalists are as follows: Jade Fansonna, the … Continued Read the article
Art and Culture Event Bastille Day Celebration Bastille Day in New York City is one of the largest and most successful celebrations of French culture outside of France. The national holiday is celebrated in France on July 14th each year, marking the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French. This year, the Consulate General of France in … Continued Read the article
International Politics United Nations Global Youth Delegates at UN Human Rights Youth Summit On July 6–7, Youth delegates from around the world gathered at the UN Headquarters in New York to promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year on December 10th. The 60 youth represented their 46 countries as top delegates to the 17th International Human Rights Summit organized by Youth for Human … Continued Read the article
Fashion Cannes Film Festival Cannes May 25, 2023: Saramany International, 2nd edition took place during the prestigious International Film Festival at the Pavilion Afriques. Saramany International is a New York-based nonprofit founded by talented fashion designer/stylist Sorobis. It aims to make Africa shine by promoting Textile “Made in Africa” in the Western world. The visionary Americano-Burkinabe fashion designer made … Continued Read the article
Films and Movie Theater International “Opal” by Martinican Director Alain Bidard The results were announced on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Although Alain Bidard’s film did not secure any awards, it garnered significant praise from the audience and the Japanese press. The animated feature film Opal was hailed as innovative, unique, and inspiring within the animation film industry. The theme of addressing “incest” remains an exceedingly sensitive … Continued Read the article
Art and Culture Event WELCOME TO MIAMI BOOK FAIR 2022 The 2022 Miami Book Fair takes place from November 13 to 20 in Downtown Miami at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. This annual event draws more than 500 authors and literary luminaries to Miami for lectures, readings, panel discussions and a street fair. Miami Book Fair transforms downtown into a literary wonderland, hosting hundreds of … Continued Read the article
Food And Drinks Lifestyle Quick, tasteful and healthy: Mediterranean turkey steaks with oven vegetables recipe Ingredients for 4 people Preparation 90 minutes Wash the rosemary, thyme and sage, shake dry. Remove the leaves and needles from 1 sprig of rosemary and half of the thyme. Pluck 5 leaves from the sage and cut into strips. Set aside the remaining herbs. Mix 2–3 tablespoons of oil, herbs and a little pepper. … Continued Read the article
Fashion International Miss Élégance France 2023 It was in the department of Tarn that the 7th edition of the Miss Élégance France 2023 competition, the second national competition after Miss France, took place on Saturday, January 28, 2023. It was in the department of Tarn that the 7th edition of the Miss Élégance France 2023 competition, the second national competition after … Continued Read the article
Business 4 Practical Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand A lot has been written about the importance of personal branding. Yet, personal branding may still seem like an enigma, because what has been written often doesn’t focus on how to put it into practice. Before you start building your personal brand, you need to determine your “why.” What do you want to get out of having … Continued Read the article
Event International Alizé Utteryn, 28CEO Honoree for “Visionary Entrepreneur of the Year Award” The “28 Credentials of Entrepreneur” (28COE) in collaboration with the Westline Meridian Limited will have its 3rd GLOBAL 28COE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT awards and book launch from November 3rd to the 6th of November 2022.This ceremony will bring together people from all walks of life because of its importance globally. 28COE is a Malaysian registered company which is a … Continued Read the article
International United Nations What’s critical for COP27 climate talks in Egypt? After a year of devastating natural disasters, the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) on climate change will seek to live up to its strapline – Together for Implementation – and advance prior commitments to limit global warming. “The work ahead is immense. As immense as the climate impacts we are seeing around the world,” … Continued Read the article
International Politics Lula beats far-right President Bolsonaro to win Brazil election In just three years, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has gone from prisoner to president-elect. After being jailed on corruption charges, the left-wing da Silva engineered a stunning political resurrection on Sunday by winning Brazil’s presidential runoff election — in a nail-biter — over right-wing incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro. Official returns gave da Silva, who is … Continued Read the article
International Sport Soccer player Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or Awards for best players in the world Karim Benzema won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time of his career on Monday after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles. Spanish player Alexia Putellas won the women’s trophy for the second straight year following another standout season with Barcelona. Benzema had his best … Continued Read the article
Art and Culture Entertainment News Haitian star artist singer Mikaben dies at 41 on stage while performing in Paris October 16th, 2022: what such a sad day to wake up and find out about the brutal death of one of the greatest Haitian artist Mikael Benjamin alias Mikaben on stage while performing in Paris during Carimi’s concert. He died from a heart attack. He was only 41 years, a talented and generous artist, one … Continued Read the article
Art and Culture Event FRENCH WEEKS MIAMI 15TH EDITION After a two year hiatus, French Weeks Miami is back for it’s 15th edition. After long periods of social distancing and isolation, French American Chamber of Commerce Florida (FACC) is excited to reunite the French community to celebrate this new chapter and meet the new consul, Raphaël Trapp. French Weeks Miami has showcased French economic and … Continued Read the article
Fashion Spot-light on NYC Live ! Fashion Week On September 14, 2022 AlizéLaVie team was honored to attend « NYC Live ! Fashion Week » at the Mezzanine, Wall Street, New York. This was the 14th edition of the company’s fashion show whose mission is to promote and celebrate fashion by highlighting designers and fashion houses who wish to present their new ready-to-wear and couture collections. NYC Live! @ Fashion Week introduced … Continued Read the article
Films and Movie Theater Miami premiere of the powerful Haitian film FREDA by Gessica Geneus If you are around in Miami come out and participate in Miami Premiere “Freda”, a film by haitian genius film director Gessica Geneus On November, 12th. The event much anticipated is expecting to have a large audience from the haitian community but also international VIP guests. The film, FREDA which won a special prize at the most … Continued Read the article
Event Literature A tribute to French Lecture Are you in Miami on November 14? Come enjoy a french aperitif and a taste of books on the terrace with french authors from 4 to 6 pm at Paul Bakery Lincon Boulevard, Miami Beach. “Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones” participates in the French Weeks of the FACC Florida, which will take place this year from November 10 … Continued Read the article
International News Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 on Thursday september 8th, ending her seven-decade rule over the U.K. and its commonwealth realms. She was Britain’s longest-serving monarch, becoming the first to mark her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years on the throne — this year. Her son Charles, 73, is now the U.K.’s king. The Queen died peacefully at … Continued Read the article