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Elton Ilirjani: Global Model and Activist Fuses Performance Art with Sustainable Fashion in Japan
Elton Ilirjani, globally recognized by his model name HANKO, a tribute to his Albanian mother, continues to redefine the landscape of high fashion. More than just a runway staple, Ilirjani is a performance artist and ardent advocate for genderless...

Entertainment News | Anne Hathaway Drops First Look from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'; Fans Are Excited
New York [US], July 21 (ANI): Anne Hathaway has unveiled her first look from the much-awaited 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel, leaving fans excited. The Oscar winner took to her Instagram handle on Monday and teased her return as the beloved Andy...

Entertainment News | Adria Arjona Joins Michael B Jordan in 'The Thomas Crown Affair'
Los Angeles [US], July 21 (ANI): Actor Adria Arjona, best known for her role in 'Andor' and 'Splitsville', will be seen sharing screen space with Michael B Jordan in 'The Thomas Crown Affair'. The project also stars Kenneth Branagh, Lily...

A 174-Mile Hike, New Direct Flights, and Calypso Tours—Here’s Why You Should Visit Costa Rica Now
Despite overwhelming demand for all things Costa Rica from tourists, the Central American country has a wildness that’s carefully preserved, no matter how many international airports are built. (At present, there are two in the works—one on the...

Chelsea prospect could be ‘better than Messi and Neymar,’ says former Ecuador international
8There’s a lot of hype surrounding the newest RC Strasbourg Alsace recruit, hailed as the next great South American superstar. On Thursday, the club from Alsace officially signed Kendry Paéz (18) on loan from Chelsea for the entire 2025-26 Ligue 1...

Costa Rican lawmaker says U.S. revoked her visa over alleged ties to Communist Party
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- The vice president of Costa Rica’s Congress said Thursday that the U.S. embassy told her the U.S. had revoked her visa because of alleged contacts with the Chinese Communist Party. Vanessa Castro of the opposition Social...

Incoming UIW director seeks to expand knowledge, access to the Americas
The University of Incarnate Word announced the arrival of Richard Pineda last week as its new director for the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas, a role that seeks to establish and maintain relationships with other countries in the...

Costa Rican lawmaker says the US revoked her visa over alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The vice president of Costa Rica’s Congress said Thursday that the U.S. embassy told her the U.S. had revoked her visa because of alleged contacts with the Chinese Communist Party. Vanessa Castro of the opposition...

After Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Death, a Look Back at TV’s Top Black Sitcoms
Black sitcoms have long been the heartbeat of American television—blending humor, heart, and social insight to uplift communities and shift cultural narratives. From 1970s trailblazers to 1990s icons, these shows provided representation, shaped...

Here’s Why ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Moved to Costa Rica
Bachelor in Paradise is known for many things: Being chaotic. Traumatizing an entire population of crabs who are forced to watch strangers make out in their literal home. And above all else, those daybeds that have truly SEEN SOME THINGS. But this...

'Bachelor In Paradise' In Costa Rica: US Channel ABC Airs Reality Show Filmed In Guanacaste
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) ABC, a Disney-owned channel, is now airing the reality romance Bachelor in Paradise in the United States, which was filmed this year in Costa Rica. The show was filmed at the Azura Beach Resort, an adult-only resort...

Costa Rica Congressional President Rodrigo Arias Loses U.S. Visa
Rodrigo Arias, president of Costa Rica’s Congress, got unexpected news on July 9: the U.S. Embassy emailed him to say his visa was canceled. The message was short, offering no explanation, leaving Arias baffled. “This decision is deeply puzzling,”...
Adaptive Surf Project goes global, promoting inclusivity with international trips
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A surfing organization that originated in North Myrtle Beach is expanding its mission globally, spreading the joy of surfing and making the sport they love truly inclusive for all. They just returned from taking eight...

Costa Rican Choir Conquers Germany With Four Awards
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Feast & Field welcomes world-traveling musicians from Pakistan
Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. — BARNARD —The Feast & Field Music Series continues its tradition of global musical exploration with a performance by Khumariyaan, a dynamic five-piece band blending traditional Pakistani folk music with modern energy...

Anthony Mackie Shares 'Proud' Thoughts About His Friend Malcolm-Jamal Warner Following His Death
Many were heavily affected by the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the beloved actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Since Warner’s passing, fans have penned sweet tributes in his memory. Fellow celebrities who were...

Columbia music venue posts tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, praises recent performances
EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is a livestream of content from WIS as well as Gray Media’s Local News Live. We will update this with relevant video as necessary. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia music venue posted tributes to late actor...

Costa Rica’s First IHOP-Applebee’s Opens in Plaza Tempo
IHOP and Applebee’s are bringing their breakfast and casual dining menus together in a new dual-branded restaurant at Plaza Tempo in Escazú. The chains, both owned by Dine Brands Global, announced the upcoming opening on social media, generating...

Nicaragua celebrate arts, cultures, and gastronomies festival
As every year, the Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua hosts the event, which will bring together cultures from 42 countries. Nicaraguan Co-President Rosario Murillo expressed thru the local media that over two days there will be exhibitions...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a TV big brother and an off-screen gentleman. He’ll be forever missed | Andrew Lawrence
The last time I saw Malcolm-Jamal Warner was on a bittersweet night in Atlanta. This was after one of his gigs at Buteco, the east side Brazilian joint that Warner took over on the first Thursday of every month. He would magically transform it...