South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will release smart televisions equipped with its new platform built around the Tizen operating system this year, as it seeks to lower its reliance on Google….
#Tech: Free apps to ring in the New Year
Are you ready to ring in 2015? Well aside from the perfect party outfit and a bottle of bubbly, an accurate timekeeper would also be quite helpful to ensure you won’t miss the stroke of…
Rihanna helping brother launch music career
Rihanna is lending a helping hand to her brother Rorrey – also known as Gallest – in a bid to propel his music career into the commercial realm, and is even considering making a track…
Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello to wed: reports
“Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara — America’s best paid TV actress — and Joe Manganiello of “True Blood” fame plan to tie the knot, US media reported. Colombian-born bombshell Vergara, 42, has been dating the…
Hook-up app Tinder user pretends to be a ghost and wins over hearts
A Tinder user pretended to be a ghost online. Grace Spelman decided to set up a profile under the guise of a ghost after suffering some bad online dating experiences. Her statement read: “I…
Lady Gaga is the new face of Shiseido
Lady Gaga is the new face of Shiseido. The ‘Bad Romance’ hitmaker – who is known for her controversial looks both on and off stage – will front the cosmetics brand’s 2015 New Year’s ad…
#NewMusic: Vanessa Mdee, Barnaba, AVID, Aika, Nahreel’s “WCD – Wave Clap Dance”
Tanzania artists Vanessa Mdee, Barnaba, AVID, Aika & Nahreel (Navy Kenzo) have come together to celebrate and show their appreciation to their legions of fans that have supported them through the years by collaborating on…
After mastering vodka, Poland takes on black caviar
Foodies, take note: After flooding the global market with its vodka, apples and berries, Poland has gone gourmet and is trying its hand at making black caviar. Dressed from head to toe in sterile clothing,…
‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ tops 2014 illegal downloads
Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” and Disney’s animated fantasy hit “Frozen” were the two most pirated films of 2014, according to a firm tracking illegal downloads. Numerous US media, including Variety and The…
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver ‘turned down hobbit role’
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has revealed that he was offered the role of a hobbit in exchange for cooking director Peter Jackson a birthday meal, but rejected the chance due to work committment. The…