Author: Ruskin Brodkin
Ruskin Brodkin
Ruskin Brodkin writes for blackbirdnews.com. She is a graduate in journalism from the University of Maryland. Ruskin currently lives in Brooklyn, and she previously worked as a Television Producer on BBA International's Squawk Box Europe. Ruskin has also been a movies reporter for Radio New Zealand.
Iconic Brands, Inc. has announced that it has appointed driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, Chase Elliott the brand ambassador for its premium line of Hooters Spirits. The brand has signed a multi-year deal with the NASCARs driver, which includes personal appearances at select Hooters Spirits events. Elliott, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver, has allegedly won six races since joining the NASCAR Cup Series full time in 2016. Speaking about the association Elliott said, “The Hooters brand is a great fit with me and racing fans everywhere, so to also be able to…
A Chinese scientist who is convicted of stealing trade secrets worth $1bn from an Oklahoma Petroleum Company has allegedly been jailed in the United States. Hongjin Tan, who was employed by some unnamed company in June 2017 to work in a group which aimed to develop next-generation battery technologies for stationary energy storage was convicted for stealing trade secrets worth $1bn. The-36-year-old Chinese national and US legal permanent resident was caught by a vigilant worker for stealing hundreds of files that contained proprietary information related to flow batteries. After being held for the theft, Tan admitted that he intentionally copied…
On February 24, President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and her husband alighted the aircraft to music beats and a pageant of dancers the whole ambience was created like a festival for welcoming the US president. Namaste Trump event was organized along with the 22-km stretch between the airport and the newly-built Motera cricket stadium. On the way to the stadium there were Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s giant cut-outs and billboards. Back at the stadium, the crowds were entertained by Bollywood music, Gujarati songs, and myriads of other dance performances Trump however, loves…
The 46-year-old Underworld actress Kate Beckinsale posted a picture of her fit physique in a tiny bikini for her latest steamy social media upload. On Saturday the English Actress bombshell took to Instagram to share the sultry photo with hilarious caption inside of a bathroom with her 4 million followers. In the snapshot, Kate strikes a pose in a deep purple, strapless two-piece. She stands partially behind an open door.“When a door closes, a window opens. Or it should in a bathroom, if people have any manners at all,” she wrote. Kate glammed her look up by wearing her highlighted brunette hair…
Dabboo Ratnani, a renowned Indian fashion photographer, best known for his annual calendar that has become a highly remarkable showbiz event in India since its first publication in 1999. Dabboo is the cover photographer of almost all the leading magazines, which include, ”Cosmopolitan”, ”Elle”, ”Femina”, ”Filmfare”, ”Hi Blitz” , ”Ok India”, ”The Man”, “Better Homes and Garden” and ”Verve”. In the year 2006, he was even in the jury of the Miss India contest. Most of Dabboo’s work is used for film advertising and publicity campaigns. Of course, Dabboo is not the only photographer in the industry, so what is…
A Russian dissenter artist who allegedly published screenshots of sexual images that forced a Paris mayoral candidate to step down has been arrested along with his girlfriend. On Sunday after the Macron’s candidate for Paris mayor Benjamin Griveaux, a close ally of the French president, filed a complaint against the couple for privacy violation, the two were held for questioning. Pyotr Pavlensky alleged to claim that he published a video of Mr. Griveaux masturbating in order to expose the politician’s “hypocrisy”. He said that the video that he published was sent to his girlfriend by the French politician. Mr. Griveaux,…
Former five time St. Lucian Groovy Soca Monarch Arthur Allain has allegedly released a brand new music video ‘I Do (forever)’ for valentines. The music video is replete with captivating melodies, it is a great blend of the vocals of Arthur and saxophone from St. Lucian saxophonist Rashaad Joseph. The music was produced by The Audio Lab Productions with co-production by Yannick Pooksie Plante of Minor Productionz & Arthur Allain. And the Vocal production was done by Danyl Daniel of FACE Media Productions, and mixing and mastering by Minor Productionz. It was written by Arthur Allain. The video was shot…
Amy Klobuchar, repeatedly lashed her leading rivals out in Friday night’s Democratic presidential debate. Earlier on, Klobuchar first raised her hand when the moderator asked if any of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ opponents were worried about a socialist leading the party’s ticket in November. Klobuchar said, “Bernie and I work together all the time. I think we need someone to lead this ticket that brings people together rather than shutting them out.” She further said that Democrats need a candidate who can “bring people in from the middle,” saying that would be “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.” She said that she’s in…
The Hyundai Creta that was premiered in the year 2016 has successfully sold over 6.5 lakh units, and now the company has revealed the brand-new Creta and it seems set to replicate its earlier achievements. Based on precisely the exact same stage as the Kia Seltos, which is also its rival, Hyundai designers have been working tirelessly to come up with a design that differentiate it from the SUV of the sister company. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan in the Auto Expo now and Hyundai’s new ambassador, has a front bumper using a pax slide plate a grille and crease…
Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta has recently tweeted about Shakira and JLo’s performance at the Halftime Show, and wrote, “@JLo and @shakira and all the special guests were so incredible!!! What a fun halftime show I danced and smiled the whole time. Such powerful sexy women!!!! On camera and off!!!!! Love you beautiful sexy talented women,” took to her social media one more time and this time it is personal. The star performer has now shared news about her new beau Michael Polansky. The 33-year-old singer has allegedly shared an image of herself cuddled up with Michael…