12022024-LSTC-01.qxd 2/11/2024 10:00 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Life GIFT Mariah Carey A little token goes a long way in cementing ties. As Valentine’ Day nears, here are a few gifting options you can choose from to delight your beloved TOP Taylor’s name Rapper Kanye West has once again namedropped Taylor Swift in a new song on his and Ty Dolla $ign’s album Vultures 1. The rapper mentions Swift in the album’s 12th track, titled Carnival. CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 12 FEBRUARY 2024 PHOTO: ISTOCK OF LOVE Tough going Jon Bon Jovi still on road to recovery after vocal cord surgery OF THE LINE Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige and Cher among 2024 nominees for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced this year’s slate of nominees, with 10 firsttimers. On Saturday (Pacific Standard Time), the Cleveland museum and hall of fame revealed a list of 15 artistes eligible for induction at this year’s ceremony: Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne and Sade. “This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artistes and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honours and celebrates,” John Sykes, chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said. “Continuing in the true spirit of Rock & Roll, these artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps,” he added. Mary J Blige Eligibility for nomination requires an artiste to have released their first commercial recording 25 or more years ago, or by 1999. Ten of the 15 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time, including Carey, Cher, Kravitz, Osbourne, Sade and the late O’Connor. Thirteen artistes made last year’s class of inductees into the Hall of Fame. Among them were George Michael (posthumously), Chaka Khan, Missy Elliott, Kate Bush and Sheryl Crow. An international voting body of more than 1,000 artistes will partake in selecting the 2024 inductees. Voters will evaluate potential inductees Cher based on factors ranging from impact and influence on others to longevity and superiority in style or skill. In late April, the foundation will hold its induction ceremony in Cleveland, with additional information to be revealed. For the second year, the 2024 ceremony will stream live on Disney+, air as a special on ABC at a later date and be available to stream on Hulu the day after the telecast. — IANS Gurnaaz Kaur I T’s the season of love and romance. Whether it’s your first Valentine’s Day or you simply love to pamper your partner on every special occasion, a right gift can make all the difference. We help you with a list of some personalised, handcrafted, exquisite gift options that you can consider this time. Choco delight Fuel your sweet passion with some sumptuous confectionary masterpieces, right from European-handcrafted bean to bar artisanal chocolate. Spoil your sweetheart with delectable sweet treats — from red lip-shaped buttery and nutty Pecan praline stuffed with pecan gianduja to heart-shaped cherry almond pralines to visually stunning Valentine special white chocolate and raspberry bark! Pick from Mozimo, Sector 9, Chandigarh. Versatile accessories Treat your beloved to a truly enchanting and versatile accessory with the ‘New Moon Crest Clutch Waist Belt Bag’ from Foret. It offers a unique blend of a clutch and a waist belt. Fall in love with the season’s classic yet daring accessory like Roperro Love Keith evening bag, a captivating dual-tone, heart-shaped bag adorned with a pearl handle. Compact for a day out, it offers ample storage to keep your belongings safe and organised. Make a bold and stylish statement by gifting your girlfriend a pair of exquisite fresh sweetness of strawberry cake. Enjoy the spirit of romance with strawberry shake, which combines fresh strawberries into a creamy delicacy. Occasions with your special ones are perfect when celebrated with a cake! Delight your taste buds with this scrumptiously twotiered cake, covered with whipped cream and topped with little hearts. You can order this cake online from Bakingo. The Infused Kettle a curated hamper containing wine- flavoured tea, moonlight strawberry white tea and lavender green tea. heels from the Love Special collection. Gnist’s carefully curated range of heels is designed to captivate hearts and elevate any romantic occasion. From classic stilettos to trendy block heels, this collection features a diverse range. Go for apparel Elevate your gift-giving experience with Gokyo’s exceptional outdoor apparel collection. It has crafted a range of high-quality, stylish outdoor apparel that seamlessly combines fashion and functionality. Cozy jackets and more, their collection is designed to suit various tastes. Eco-friendly choices Surprise your better half with a thoughtful and meaningful gift from Pant Project. These pants are not just a wardrobe staple; they represent a powerful message of sustainability and social responsibility. You’re not just giving a pair of pants; you’re supporting a brand committed to fair labour practices and environmental consciousness. Enhance your gift hamper with the eco-friendly and innovative Terra wipes, Proud moment Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy c m y b Feel-good bunches Celebrate Valentine’s Day with premium flower bouquets, which are artistically arranged to convey feelings of love and affection. Thoughtfully picked flowers from Flower Aura offer a deep feeling of love, making your special someone feel all the more special! Special exhibition which brings a refreshing twist to traditional gifting by offering a sustainable and practical choice. These wipes are crafted with the environment in mind, made from 100 per cent natural bamboo fibre, ensuring a gentle cleansing experience. For the foodies Experience a delicious symphony with Barista’s Valentine’s range, a tempting trio created to heighten your celebrations. Indulge your senses with sumptuous desserts, which range from the velvety richness of chocolate truffle to the Christopher Nolan clinches Best Director honour for Oppenheimer at Directors Guild of America Awards Auteur Christopher Nolan took home the top prize at the Directors Guild of America Awards, earning his first DGA Award for the historical epic Oppenheimer. DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter opened the 2024 DGA Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday with an acknowledgment of last year’s historic double strike. “I struggle to find words to address the pain everyone faced in our industry in our collective fight to get what we all deserve,” said Glatter. Actor Cillian Murphy honoured his frequent collaborator Christopher Nolan, whose Oppenheimer marked their sixth only create a warm and inviting atmosphere, but also embody sustainability and eco-friendliness. With calming scents like white tea, patchouli, vanilla, coconut, oud andbergamot, each candle becomes a sensory delight, filling the room with heavenly fragrances. Gift your love one Pataaree’s exclusive and exquisite attar, Sajra. Packed in an elegant handcrafted green velvet and gold box, it comes with delicate rings, and a charming bracelet stringed with pearls and champagne gold and burgundy beads. film together. The actor said, “It’s the same each time: The scripts are always truly extraordinary, the worlds are challenging, they are intelligent and consequential ...” Nolan called the DGA recognition particularly special because “nobody gets up here on their own.” Nolan thanked his cast, crew and wife Emma Thomas, whom he described as the “lead producer on all these films and lead parent of four kids.” Meanwhile, veteran director David Nutter was feted with the lifetime achievement award for television direction. — IANS Try aromatherapy SoulTree, the Organic Ayurvedic beauty and wellness brand, unveils Soumya Rasa, its exquisite Ayurvedic body care range. This meticulously crafted range offers three collections, in the divine essences of Malatii, Mystical Manjula, and Nerolii. It comprises face and body mists, shower gels and body lotions, embracing the transformative power of aromatherapy. Express your love with the perfect gift from Chumbak. Their enchanting collection of candles, hand-poured with natural soy wax, not Singer Jon Bon Jovi has said that he’s still on the long road to recovery after undergoing surgery to treat a vocal cord injury. The Grammy-winning Bon Jovi’s frontman confirmed that he had a ‘major reconstructive surgery’ and reflected on the impact it has had on his life during a Pollstar Live panel and a Hulu panel for the Television Critics Association. “It’s been a difficult road, but I found a doctor in Philadelphia who did something called a medialisation because one of my cords was literally atrophying”, he explained in video footage taken at the event. — IANS Global Fashion—Lifestyle & Home Décor Exhibition (Valentine’s Special), is on at the Himachal Bhawan, Sector 28. Also named ‘ Valentine’s Special’ the exhibition offers multiple gifting options to visitors. There are nearly 50 exhibitors from all across India at the showcase. NGO Virasat-E-Malwa, dedicated to reviving Malwa region of Punjab’s traditional crafts, is showcasing rural women artisans’ traditional handicrafts. The exhibition will be on till February 12 (today) from 11 am to 8 pm. RIP, Damo Can singer Damo Suzuki passes away at 74 Damo Suzuki, the Japanese lead singer of the ground-breaking band Can, has passed away, according to a statement on the band’s social media pages. Despite having been battling colon cancer for a decade, no cause of death was given. He was 74 years old. Along with Kraftwerk, Neu and others, Can was a leader of the innovative and experimental coterie of German groups that arose in the wake of psychedelia in the late 1960s, loosely grouped under the Krautrock tag. — ANI ‘Versatile, charismatic’ US actress Sigourney Weaver on Saturday won the International Goya Award in recognition of what the Spanish Film Academy dubbed an impressive career, during which she brought to life ‘independent, complex and strong female characters’. The 74-year-old, best known for playing Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise, is only the third recipient of the honorary prize, which since its creation in 2022 has been awarded to Cate Blanchett and Juliette Binoche. “I am always looking for stories about and for women, to remind us... of Actress Sigourney Weaver honoured at Spain’s Goya Awards how powerful women are in all kinds of surprising ways,” Weaver told a star-studded audience at the Goya Awards gala in the northwestern city of Valladolid, which included Hollywood stars such as Penelope Cruz. Weaver also paid tribute to Spanish actress Maria Luisa Sola, who has dubbed her in over 30 films, starting with Alien. “The excellent actress who dubs me should be up here on the stage too,” she said to a rousing applause from the audience. — Reuters
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