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Activists Demand UCLA Amend Hollywood Diversity Report to Document Disabled, LGBTQIA+ Representation

  UCLA’s latest Hollywood Diversity Report found some improvement in 2022 in regards to hiring women and people of color, but activist group   FWD-Doc   is demanding that UCLA address other overlooked groups such as LGBTQIA + individuals and the “invisible minority” — disabled people — in the industry. Jim LeBrecht, co-founder of FWD-Doc and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Crip Camp” (2020), states, “UCLA’s report that stands for promoting diversity is an egregious case of exclusion and perpetuates the misconception that people with disabilities do not exist in the entertainment industry. In light of ‘CODA’s’ three Oscar wins at the recent 94th Academy Awards ceremony, this oversight reinforces FWD-Doc’s assertion that this report is incomplete and not comprehensive.” He adds that other groups have been under-represented, such as LGBTQIA+ people, but were ignored in the study. The ninth annual report, from UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences, covers the top 200 theatrica

Hailey Bieber Skincare: From Glazed Donut Look to Double Cleansing, Her Beauty Tips

  The first beauty tip by Hailey shared with the viewers was that on days when she does not wear any make-up, she just likes to brush up her brows and head out. The next beauty tip by Hailey was more of a life advice that she shared. “Always take your skincare routine seriously, but never yourself,” she said. Shattering the belief that skincare is just for the face, Hailey suggested that one should always have body lotion on hand, for we need to take care of our most essential parts of the body. The model’s next piece of advice was to always keep your lips hydrated. Hailey also advised that one should hit the sack at night only after a glazed donut look. The model had shared her glazed donut look on Instagram earlier in January. To achieve this look, Hailey had guided her followers on YouTube in a video shared last year. The model swears by the double cleansing method, something which she also mentioned in her latest Allure video. In her video from last year, Hailey used a cleansing o

Lustral Water is all set to revolutionize drinking water in domestic homes through its futuristic technological innovations

  Home-grown D2C model-based company, Lustral Water which is one of the leaders in the domestic water purifier market is all set to strengthen its water business portfolio through innovation in its offerings. With an aim to revolutionize drinking water in domestic homes through its advanced technological innovations, the brand has launched what it claims is ‘the world’s first’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Internet of Things (IoT) enabled water purifiers that come equipped with inbuilt sensors. The brand’s offerings aim to be one-stop solutions for health challenges arising owing to the consumption of unhealthy drinking water. Having safe, clean, and potable drinking water is a priority for each household and the community at large. Lustral Water intends to address the above pain points by making use of technology as an enabler to generate an AI-enabled intelligent smart water purifier with IOT + UF + UV + Mineralizer. The one-of-its-kind product facilitates users to track the TDS

Apparel Group launches 20 new fashion, lifestyle & F&B brands in Place Vendôme in Qatar

Qatar, 15th April: Apparel Group is excited to expand its footprint in Qatar, with the launch of 20 stores, including Charles & Keith, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Rituals, LC Waikiki, Birkenstock, Molten Chocolate & Café, Skechers, R&B, R&B Kids, BBZ, Hema, Crocs, Dune London, Levis, Aldo, Inglot, Aldo Accessories, Athlete’s Co and Calvin Klein Underwear. Tim Hortons is already operating at the new location. To continue pushing the boundaries of innovation, Apparel Group is opening the biggest LC Waikiki store in the GCC, spanning a total floor area of 28000 square feet. Additionally, the global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate will be opening a Rituals flagship store along with R&B Kids and Calvin Klein underwear stores for the first time in Qatar. Mrs. Sima Ganwani Ved, Founder & Chairwoman of Apparel Group said, “The retail landscape in Qatar has evolved significantly over the last few years, as customers become increasingly discerning and attentive to