"People will make mean comments. People are going to say that you're fat, that you're this, that you're that. You just have to be comfortable in your own skin."
-- Ashley Benson
By Alex P. Vidal
NO one who is overweight or fat should be discriminated, ridiculed, and treated shabbily in whatever circumstance.
Basketball fans are now accustomed to seeing Golden State Warriors courtside seats filled with celebrities, but now the more exclusive ticket to get close to the Warriors isn't about watching a game — instead, it's about scoring an invite to practice.
It seems that the Warriors' practice facility in Oakland has been a revolving door of actors, politicians, musicians, athletes and more, according to the New York Times. Warriors assistant Bruce Fraser told the paper that a lot of times visitors to the team's practice are curious to "see what it's all about."
"It's almost like being inside of a studio when they're making a record, right?" Fraser said. "There's something unique and authentic about that process. You want to see how it all works."
Those who've sought out an invite to practice are an eclectic group, by all accounts. Among those mentioned are romance novelist Danielle Steel and Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout — who played (and won) a game of P-I-G against Draymond Green. Even Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks has made an appearance.
Celebrity visitors aren't limited to Oakland either, with high-profile fans seeking out the team on the road. Chris Martin of Coldplay apparently dined out with the team the night before a road game against the New Jersey Nets back in December, and later turned up at Curry's private pregame workout.
Warriors staff said coach Steve Kerr is "pretty generous with his time and with our access" noting that Kerr sometimes brings in guests to talk to players at practice, including "Outliers" author Malcolm Gladwell.
Curious about who else has been appearing at the games? Scroll through the gallery above to see who's been snapping up the courtside seats to the Finals and throughout the season.
Filipinos love love. From the highs of kilig to the lows of hugot and TOTGA (the one that got away), we embrace love in every stage and situation. And as if we are not hopeless romantic enough, a new survey revealed the majority of Pinoys believe in soulmates.
Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer Watsons brought expert doctors to talk about diseases and health management in its second health symposium exclusive to Watsons Card members.
Dubbed “World of Wellness,” the symposium at SM City Trade Hall in Cebu provided the audience valuable insights to help improve their overall well-being.
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Professional dancer and model Marija Debelic has been two-timing since she came to the Philippines five years ago. She says she can’t live without these two – her mobile phones, that is.
“I use both my iPhone and Samsung, and I have two laptops as well. All of them are very useful. I definitely can’t live without them because my phones let me communicate for work and also with my family in Croatia and Europe and my friends who are all over the world,” shares Marija who has been traveling around the world since 2009.
Marija says that her iPhone is faster, its operation is smoother, and she loves its camera. She admits that iPhones can be very limiting compared to Samsung which is very flexible especially when it comes to downloading and transferring files.
Marija is not brand-conscious, though. What she looks for in a gadget is speed, memory, and camera features.
“Of course I go for the top of the line gadgets because they are super efficient. I also like big phones so I always go for the + sizes,” adds the cum laude in Economics and Business Management graduate from Croatia.
Marija also keeps her options open for new players in the world of tech.
“I heard Huawei is so cool and the reviews are brilliant. I want to try it soon,” says Marija, who also starred in the TV drama “Be My Lady” and in the films “Art of Ligaw” and “Beauty and the Bestie,” released her first single with Brazilian actress-model Daiana Menezes, and has done over 20 TV commercials. She is doing three movies this year.
Catch Marija via Facebook: Marija Debelic, or be one of her thousands of followers on Instagram:@marijadebelic. She’s also on Spotify: Marija Debelic.
A mere mention of “tequila” reminds many of images of shot glasses and slices of lemon and pinches of salt. But to prove there is more to this spirit than a liquid fire downed in one shot, leading tequila brand Jose Cuervo brings to the Philippines Stelios Papadopoulos to talk about one of Mexico’s gifts to mankind.
What does it really mean to become a parent? There’s no cookie-cutter formula on becoming one. Today, parenthood is no longer solely defined by one’s ability to conceive and bear a child biologically. It goes beyond blood ties.
