On August 24, I attended the opening ceremony of the new Willamette Valley Hindu Temple in Eugene.
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Mukambika, a composite manifestation of the goddesses Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. It serves as a sacred abode for devotees and provides a welcoming space for the Hindu community.
https://democratherald.com/corvallis/news/article_075d7d3e-5fac-4a39-a09f-1f4c892ef7d7.html
Flor de Maria Rivera calls fashion her first love and shoes her forever passion. Some might even call her the Latina Carrie Bradshaw—a woman whose obsession with shoes has taken her from the newsroom to the runways of Hollywood.
“Fashion was my first love,” Rivera said. “So it was one of my things. I started a fashion blog, moved to New York with three suitcases full of dreams, and that’s how the story began.”
Before launching her own line of designer shoes, Rivera spent more than a decade as a sports anchor and publicist. But she eventually traded in her press passes to chase her dream all the way to Milan, where she studied shoe design.
“One of the reasons I wanted to start this shoe line was because after collecting over 500 pairs of shoes, I couldn’t find what I was looking for in just one pair,” she explained. “That’s when I decided I love shoes, I know what women want, and I’m going to give it to them.”
Those influences led her to launch her self-funded brand, Flor de Maria, just four months before the pandemic hit. Her perseverance paid off. Today, her sleek, bold, and comfortable heels have graced the feet of celebrities such as Shakira, Mariah Carey, and many others.
“Every time I see one of those celebrities step out in one of my shoes—when they can wear any shoes in the world—it’s a testament that hard work, perseverance, discipline, and putting your heart into everything you do pays off,” Rivera said.
Her proudest moment yet? Seeing not one, but two pairs of her designs, including bright yellow mules, featured on *And Just Like That*, the *Sex and the City* sequel.
“That is such an iconic show that is based on fashion and shoes,” she said. “So, for me, the moment I saw my shoes there, it was a full-circle moment.”
While Rivera dreams of seeing Beyoncé or Taylor Swift in her heels, she says her greatest goal is to inspire other women to follow their passion, believe in themselves, and keep chasing their dreams—no matter how high the heels they wear.
https://abc7.com/post/former-tv-sports-anchor-turned-shoe-designer-flor-de-maria-rivera-inspires-others-follow-dreams/18058538/
The Arcata Theatre Lounge is stitching together two monster movies this week for your pre-Halloween pleasure.
On Sunday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., Mel Brooks’ black-and-white masterpiece *Young Frankenstein* lurches back to life. Experience Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman, and all your favorite one-liners for just $8, or $12 with a poster.
Then, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., things get gothic with James Whale’s *The Bride of Frankenstein*, celebrating 90 years of high drama and even higher hair. Admission is $6, or $10 with a poster.
Both screenings feature pre-show entertainment and raffles—Brooks for laughs, Whale for lightning-lit glamour. Pick your monster or catch both!
https://www.northcoastjournal.com/topic/cinema/black-and-white-film-frights/
La creadora de contenido Manelyk González, exparticipante del reality show *La Casa de los Famosos*, sorprendió a sus fanáticos la noche del 23 de octubre en los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2025 al mostrar su nuevo color de cabello. Ahora, la ‘Pajarita’, como también es conocida, luce rubia.
En la alfombra roja del evento celebrado en el James L. Knight Center de Miami, la ex *Acapulco Shore* deslumbró con un vestido brillante de color negro que destacaba por una inmensa cruz en la parte frontal. Sin embargo, su estilismo llamó aún más la atención gracias a su nuevo look en el cabello.
Varias reacciones en redes sociales no se hicieron esperar: “Ella es única”, “Todo que ver”, “Con todo menos con miedo, reina, explota las redes”, “Mane, la reina por siempre”, fueron algunos de los mensajes que le dejaron sus seguidores.
En una entrevista con Telemundo, Manelyk habló sobre lo importante que es para ella reinventarse constantemente. “Soy la chica del contenido, la chica de propuesta, siempre proponiendo con mis outfits, no le temo a nada. Siento que eso es importante porque cada vez que voy a una alfombra o un proyecto diferente, entro con una personalidad y un outfit diferente”, explicó.
Este evento le sirvió para reflejar su personalidad única a la hora de vestir y presentar su imagen pública.
### Manelyk González habla sobre Caramelo
Poco antes de asistir al evento, la ‘chica reality’ se refirió a su relación con el ganador de *La Casa de los Famosos All-Stars*, Caramelo. Aclaró que no tuvieron una relación debido al poco tiempo que compartieron y descartó cualquier posibilidad de reconciliación: “Yo chancla que tiro, no la vuelvo a recoger”.
Con estas palabras, Manelyk dejó claro que prefiere enfocarse en su crecimiento personal y profesional, sin mirar atrás.
https://eldiariony.com/2025/10/24/el-nuevo-look-de-manelyk-gonzalez-exparticipante-de-la-casa-de-los-famosos/
As the glamorous wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, she played a significant role in supporting various local causes.
Throughout her life, she traveled the world, charming government leaders and the public alike with her grace and dedication.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/world/asia/queen-sirikit-thailand-dead.html
The London rapper Dave might be the single biggest star in the entire UK rap universe. His first two albums, 2019’s *Psychodrama* and 2021’s *We’re All Alone In This Together*, were both platinum-selling #1 hits in the UK. He also won the Mercury Prize for *Psychodrama*.
Dave is a J. Cole type — an insular and expressive serious-thinker rapper who plays piano and does a lot of his own production. But much like Cole, he also makes bangers sometimes, and he’s really good at it.
In 2023, Dave and Central Cee released the all-bangers collaborative EP *Split Decision*, and their song “Sprinter” was a giant hit all across Europe.
Today, Dave releases *The Boy Who Played The Harp*, his third solo album. No bangers on this one.
https://www.stereogum.com/2327700/uk-rap-star-dave-releases-weighty-serious-new-album-the-boy-who-played-the-harp-feat-james-blake-tems-jim-legxacy-more/music/
The Colorado Avalanche and the Carolina Hurricanes turned back the clock on Thursday night in Denver.
Both teams paid homage to their original franchises during Heritage Night, celebrating the rich history and legacy of their organizations.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/news-fbi-director-great-taste-hockey-fans-react-kash-patel-gives-nod-approval-nordiques-whalers-hockey-sweaters
Thai striking maestro Superbon carries more than just his world title into the Circle on November 16.
This fight represents more than a championship—he’s fighting for national pride.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-superbon-prove-thai-fighters-better-japanese-fighters-beating-masaaki-noiri-tokyo
You know the saying, no regerts oh, I mean, no regrets well the flick, “Regretting You” is full of it. But in this case, regrets are not for following your heart not misspelling a tattoo. Deco got to sit down and do a one-on-one with the cast to talk about the past, future and The Real Housewives? Mother-daughter relationships are complicated. Based on Colleen Hoover’s book “Regretting You,” this romantic drama touches on grief, betrayal and first love. Mckenna Grace and Mason Thames play the teens experimenting in love and kissing. Mckenna Grace: “MTV, best kiss award.” Mason Thames: “We’re right here.” Mckenna Grace: “We’re right here. We did a lot of kissing in this movie.” Mason Thames: “You know we earned it.” Mckenna Grace: “We put in hours.” Oh, don’t forget body lifts. Mason Thames: “Every video we’re in together, I just pick you up. It’s kind of how it works now.” Mckenna Grace: “I love it.” Mason Thames: “I love it too.” Mckenna Grace: “I’m having a great time.” Mason Thames: “Pretty great.” Mason Thames: “Most of the time we’re just walking around and I’m like, ‘Hop on my back.’” Mckenna Grace: “And I’m like, ‘No.’” Mason Thames: “Because she’s wearing these loafers. The most uncomfortable thing possible. So I’m like, ‘I know your feet hurt.’” Mckenna Grace: “No. Whoa, whoa. Leave my loafers out of this.” Mason Thames: “They look cool.” Mckenna Grace: “I need the height.” Hunky Scott Eastwood is dad to Mckenna’s character and has some advice for the youngins out there. Scott Eastwood: “Spend less time off your phone and get out there in the real world and have real conversations with people, you know, be present. This thing, we’re gonna start a whole generation of people bent over and stand up straight, you know.” Dave Franco and Allison Williams are high school friends in the movie but death forces them to regret a messy secret and makes them reminisce. Allison Williams: “In this movie, there was also a visual nostalgia to our wardrobes in the flashback scenes.” Dave Franco: “Oh, yeah.” Allison Williams: “To me, that was so intense. Like, hearing the flip flop sounds of you and Scott moving around.” Dave Franco: “Totally. Totally, cargo shorts. We got the bright blue, American Eagle polo.” But when life gets to lifin’ too hard, there’s nothing like reality TV. Allison Williams: “I love ‘Unscripted.’ And I’ve just began, I’m a baby Bravo person and I am on season four of the ‘Real Housewives of New York,’ and I am living for it. Not to name drop, but I did get this advice from Andy Cohen, next I’m gonna do Beverly Hills, then New Jersey, so I’m on a journey. I’m very excited. I’ll be hosting all the panels at Bravo Con next year.” The juicy plot of “Regretting You” hits theaters tomorrow. Copyright.
https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/the-cast-of-regretting-you-talks-about-first-love-and-grief-in-romantic-drama-adaptation/
SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) – Baptist Health South Miami Hospital’s NICU recently embraced the Halloween spirit with its annual costume contest.
Families and dedicated NICU nurses teamed up to dress newborns in a variety of spooky and adorable outfits for their very first Halloween.
The little ones were seen sporting costumes ranging from pumpkins and gremlins to princesses and soccer stars, bringing smiles and festive cheer to the hospital.
https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/baptist-health-south-miami-hospital-nicu-hosts-traditional-halloween-costume-contest/
