When the green flag drops at the top of a race, Samantha Tan feels the adrenaline coursing through her veins. The 26-year-old motorsport professional knows the course like the back of her hand and at this point, any doubts she might have had about how to navigate it have vanished.… Read the rest
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Community, Creativity, And Commerce: The Supervsn Story With Gavin Mathieu (ESSENCE)
(SOURCE: ESSENCE)
Not many can handle a store break-in with grace and calmness, let alone create new merchandise and address their community directly. However, Gavin Mathieu, the co-founder and creative director of Supervsn, did. He transformed an adverse event into a positive opportunity, stating, “I’m going to use this [break-in] to remind you of my intentions, which is to serve the youth.… Read the rest
Superman & Lois Actor Confirms His Final-Season Return (TVLINE)
(SOURCE: TV Line)
Chrissy Beppo’s baby daddy is officially back in action. Erik Valdez on Tuesday posted a selfie from his trailer on the set of Superman & Lois, confirming his return in the CW drama’s upcoming fourth and final season.… Read the rest
Mom reunited with her son after 40 years in an emotional meeting (ABC NEWS)
(Source: ABC News)
A mother was recently reunited with her son, whom she had not seen in 40 years, in an emotional meeting that has since gone viral on TikTok.… Read the rest
A TikTok star opened a restaurant. Here’s what to order (LA Times)
A TikTok star opened a restaurant. Here’s what to order
Are you curious about that new restaurant on La Cienega Boulevard? The one with the social media star chef running the kitchen?
I’ve probably watched Tue Nguyen’s Thit Kho cooking video on TikTok 1,000 out of the 1.1 million views it has on the platform.… Read the rest
This TikTok-Famous Chef’s New WeHo Restaurant Showcases the Vibrant Flavors of Vietnam (THRILLEST)
Tuệ “Tway Da Bae” Nguyễn is ready to serve elevated versions of homestyle Vietnamese recipes to LA.
By Malik Peay
LA’s “Restaurant Row” just got a new snazzy addition. La Cienega Blvd, where nightlife and food interlock with elevated taste and live music, is one of the most coveted blocks in Los Angeles for any chef.… Read the rest
For Supervsn’s First Store, Gavin Mathieu Chose Slauson Over LA’s Other Retail Hubs. Here’s Why (Complex)
(Source: Complex)
The location of Supervsn’s first flagship store located at 4440 West Slauson Ave. in Los Angeles’ View Park neighborhood has a deep connection to fashion. It used to house a women’s clothing boutique owned by Carolyn Shaw, a major figure in the neighborhood who has operated numerous retail shops over the past 40 years.… Read the rest
TikTok Chef Tue Nguyen Launches Her First Restaurant in L.A. (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
(Source: Hollywood Reporter)
Back in March 2020, Tue Nguyen was a little-known prep cook at Spago making mukbangs (or eating videos) and restaurant reviews and posting them online during her free time.
Today, she has more than a million followers across TikTok and Instagram and a forthcoming cookbook with Simon & Schuster and is opening her first restaurant, Di Di, in early July.… Read the rest
NEW VIETNAMESE CONCEPT ĐI ĐI SPRINGS FROM TIKTOK TO WEHO IN JUNE (LA Weekly)
Born out of a TikTok sensation that took off during a pandemic, ĐI ĐI is a new and innovative Vietnamese restaurant that chef and social media personality Tue Nguyen will open in West Hollywood in June in partnership with The h.wood… Read the rest
For Black Angelenos at WalkGood LA, the journey toward mental healing starts with a yoga mat (Los Angeles Times)
(Source: Los Angeles Times)
At the outset of “Father Time,” an early cut from Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album, “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers,” the Compton rapper’s partner tells him he really needs some therapy: “Real n— need no therapy,” he responds dismissively.… Read the rest