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Author: Keith Hofmann
Keith Hofmann writes about bars, restaurants, men’s fashion, movies and health. Hofmann is a qualified cocktail bartender with a diploma from the European Bartender School and holds a degree in English Literature from the University of Westminster.
The Irishman Conor McGregor hasn’t fought a match for over a year. A former two-weight UFC world champion declared his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in April 2019 on social media but because of his reputation, no one was ready to take his words for granted. Conor McGregor career starting in MMA was extraordinary, he gave the world a flavour of his notorious fighting skills in 2015 when he defeated Jose Also to win the UFC Featherweight title with a knockout in just 13 seconds – the fastest victory in the UFC title fight history. Conor McGregor now has…
Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones took to her Instagram and posted hilarious photos of son, Dylan making fun of him taking on “college life” while visiting him at his college campus. The 50-year-old actress has allegedly posted a photo of Dylan’s twisted-up tube of toothpaste with a caption: “I think my son needs a new tube of toothpaste. College life.” Catherine also shared a photo of herself and Dylan, who she has allegedly shared with husband Michael Douglas, taken during the visit, with a caption “On campus with my boy Dylan.” Dylan attends Brown University that Catherine, Douglas and their daughter,…
The legendary horror author Stephen King is all set to turn his iconic blood-red mansion into a retreat for few of his biggest fans! On Wednesday, the Bangor City Council have allegedly approved King’s request to rezone his home as a non-profit. The 72-year-old along with his wife, Tabitha, 70, had recently made the request to the city council in order to turn the property in Bangor, Maine, into a museum. The property will house an archive of King’s work, which is currently held at his alma mater, the University of Maine and also it will serve as a writer’s…
Personal branding is the method of developing a “mark” that is created around your name or your career. You use this “imprint” to express and broadcast your accomplishment, personality, and beliefs. We all can be a brand and manage our power to stand out and be unique. This differentness draws people to our production, our services, or sometimes even just our message. Considering yourself as a brand can help bring equality to your job search and constancy to your career. In other words, building a personal brand provides you the capability to make career choices easily and frequently. Every professional…
On the 14th of September, Power Sportz has been conferred the India International Excellence award at a grand ceremony held at the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is a prestigious award launched by the Hon’ble former President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, given to those who have excelled in their respective fields. To receive the award, Ms. Kanthi D Suresh, the Editor-in-chief of the Power Sportz was present on the occasion graced by Royal families of the UAE and UK. Many Bollywood celebrities also gathered for the event. Excellence award is recognition for achievements Chosen as a recipient of…
Veteran lifestyle vlogger and the first mainstream YouTube star who came out publicly as transgender, Gigi Gorgeous is all set to launch eponymous makeup brand in collaboration with Ipsy — a beauty subscription box service and online retailer that is co-founded by fellow YouTube makeup OG Michelle Phan. Gorgeous took to her Instagram and shared the news there. She however noted that she would be “unveiling everything this weekend on October 13 in New York City at Ipsy Live” — a live event series for creators and customers hosted by the company. The 27-year-old wrote: “I can’t wait to share…
Specialty controller maker Scuf Gaming has appointed Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo de Assís Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho its brand ambassador. Moreira will be an official brand ambassador for Scuf Gaming, and the brand will create a customized controller for Moreira’s new esports team, R10. In the year 2018, Moreira helped found the eLiga Sul league for Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer series. Speaking about the appointment, Moreira said, “To perform on the pitch, I relied on the best boots. In the game, I need a Scuf controller to win.” Moreira took retirement in the year 2018. He won the 2002…
According to reports, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) Chairman Anil Ambani on Monday said that Reliance capital will no longer be in any lending business because his NBFC has suffered collateral damage due to a combination of factors including reckless selling and rumour-mongering over the past six months Ambani in a statement said, “As a part of transformation process, Reliance Capital has decided it will not be in any of the lending businesses.” Shares of Reliance Capital have reportedly fell to Rs 24.20 on BSE, a level last seen on April 24, 1999. Ambani further said that both the…
La Prairie, the luxury Swiss beauty brand, launched a new product at San Francisco’s DeYoung Museum, a famed fine art institution centrally located in Golden Gate Park. In order to have this launch one-of-its-kind the company launched it purposely through the lens of its historical relationship with modern art At the launch event, President of the Americas for La Prairie, François Le Gloan pulled the connection between the contemporary and the luxury Swiss beauty brand. Gloan in a statement said, “Art has been a source of inspiration from the very inception of the brand. Our minimalist aesthetic, the clean lines…
David Ebbetts and Palmer Smith are just set to start a new high-end home brand. They are neither trying to disturb anything, nor there any middleman to cut out. It’s a straightforward plan with a straightforward name: South + English (Smith is from Georgia and Ebbetts was born in London). Both of them are industry veterans who helped grow Julian Chichester and Mr. Brown, are now tapping into deep experience and a playful spirit. In a statement, Ebbetts said, “I’ve emerged in the ‘buttoned-up Brit’ role, and Palmer is the rather wide-open opposite. I am very process-oriented—I am thinking about…