Kiana Ledé brings Grudges.

 The World Tour to Manila as part of the Insignia Concert Series on Dec. 6

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

  

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AT A GLANCE

• As a rising star in the global music scene, Kiana Ledé has carved a distinctive niche for herself with her soulful voice, relatable lyrics, and unique sound.

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Kiana Lede

Singer, songwriter, and actress Kiana Ledé is set to captivate audiences in Manila with Grudges The World Tour. The fifth installment of the Insignia Concert Series promises an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. The highly anticipated Philippines debut will take place at Samsung Hall in SM Aura on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, showcasing Kiana Ledé's unparalleled talent and captivating stage presence.

As a rising star in the global music scene, Kiana Ledé has carved a distinctive niche for herself with her soulful voice, relatable lyrics, and unique sound. Her debut concert in Manila will be a showcase of her remarkable repertoire, featuring chart-topping hits and fan-favorite songs including “EX,” “Wicked Games,” and “Jealous,” that have solidified her position as a musical force to be reckoned with.

The Insignia Concert Series, recognized for its dedication to curating a concert series line-up of outstanding talent, gives fans a distinct chance to discover emerging artists while going on an intimate musical journey. This concert series aims to contribute consistent concerts and entertainment options to the lively landscape of Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, enhancing the cultural fabric of the local community.

Ticket prices to Kiana Ledé’s Grudges: The World Tour concert starts at P3,800 for early birds and P4,800 for regular tickets. Tickets will be sold on Friday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. via www.InsigniaPresents.com or any SM Tickets outlets nationwide.

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72nd Miss Universe online voting begins

BY ROBERT REQUINTINA

Oct 9, 2023 10:37 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• "She is also the President of Inner Peace Foundation, and notably, her lifelong mission is towards Autism Acceptance. Growing up with two autistic siblings inspired her to work closely with advocacy groups nationwide, and with that, Michelle has been the Autism Society Philippines’ Goodwill Ambassador since 2019."

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Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee

Help Miss Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee enter the semifinal round of the 72nd Miss Universe Competition, which will be held in El Salvador on Nov. 18.

Michelle, who publicly came out as bisexual in May, is currently busy preparing for the prestigious pageant.

You can vote for Michelle: 1) download the Miss Universe app. 2) Go to the Vote tab. 3) Vote Miss Philippines. 

The Miss Universe Philippine Organization has also released the official headshot of Michelle for the competition.

In her bio for Miss Universe, Michelle said her lifelong mission is towards autism acceptance. Her full bio:

"Michelle Marquez Dee is a 28-year-old entrepreneur, advocate, adrenaline junkie, award-winning actress, and beauty queen who graduated with a degree in Psychology at De La Salle University and accomplished a certificate course in Entrepreneurship at Harvard University Online - all while founding a series of businesses that focus on health, multi-media creation, and WEB3 adoption.  

"She is also the President of Inner Peace Foundation, and notably, her lifelong mission is towards Autism Acceptance. Growing up with two autistic siblings inspired her to work closely with advocacy groups nationwide, and with that, Michelle has been the Autism Society Philippines’ Goodwill Ambassador since 2019.

• I'm most proud of being able to see the good in everything that happens in my life.

• If I could have any superpower, it would be the power to control time because it’s the only resource you cannot stop, take back, or control.

• I'm inspired by people who maximize their highest potential and encourage others to do the same.

• If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be unapologetic. 

• I'm happiest when I’m fully content with my life.

• I can't live without my camera.

What makes German a cool language?

 

Sybille Peters

1. There are a number of idioms, metaphors and colloquial expressions that are quite pictorial. Examples:
1. “alles in Butter” (translation: “all in butter” meaning everything is ok)
2. “ein Brett vor dem Kopf haben” (translation: “have a plank in front of your face” meaning you overlooked the obvious)
2. Some excessively long words are absurd and funny. Seriously! Who can put so much into one compound word? Examples:
1. Schienenersatzverkehr (translation: “rail replacement traffic”, usually used for buses that temporarily replace a train)
2. See this clip with the awesome Austrian actor Christoph Waltz and Jimmy Fallon for more examples (Side note: I have never ever had use for the word “Waldeinsamkeit”. But “Sitzpinkler” can be quite useful, just don’t call your boss this unless it’s behind their back.)
3. If you are a native English speaker you have only one gender for articles. It’s always “the” (e.g. the dog, the cat, the door). In French you have 2 (le chien / la porte), meaning masculine and feminine. If you want to be really challenged, we have 3 (masculine, feminine and neuter), e.g. “der Hund” / “die Tür” / “das Boot”. More is always better. So, learn German. ;-)
4. To make it worse, we don’t just have 3 genders, we have 4 cases, but that’s another story.
5. Once you master the language, you may find the various dialects in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, etc. amusing, charming (or annoying) and challenging. It can even be a challenge to us who speak German sometimes.

The German language reflects our nature. Both good and bad. And don’t believe people who tell you, Germans have no sense of humor. We do. Other German speaking folks (e.g. Austrians) do too, see 2b.

Also, read this charming article, that I found linked in another answer: Why we should learn German | John le Carré

Note that German is also spoken in other countries, not just Germany, e.g. Austria, Switzerland etc.