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Kyoto, Japan – Kim Kardashian is making rounds in social media for the release of her new “shapewear” and causing an even bigger stir for her intention to trademark the word “Kimono.” On June 26, Kim revealed the announcement of her new line on Instagram, which she said was 15 years in the making. “Kimono […]

Monika, a 23-year-old Indonesian from Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, claims she got a beating for refusing to have sex with her 28-year old Chinese husband whom she married through a matchmaking service. Introduced by a matchmaker who promised her a good life as the wife of the man from China Monika says besides the […]

Seoul – To the dismay of many who follow the romance of celebrity couple Song Joong Ki, 33, and Song Hye Kyo, 37, ever since Descendent of the Sun, the couple has recently filed for a divorce. On June 27, a legal representative of Song Joong Ki disclosed to the press that the day before, […]

Nike reported increased quarterly sales, but lower profits Thursday as executives pointed to higher women’s athletics sales due in part to the Women’s World Cup. Earnings were dented somewhat by higher company spending, including on new technologies, such as a “Nike Fit” shoe sizing program that uses a smartphone to scan a consumer’s foot. Profits […]