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“Maestro,” “Saltburn,” “Barbie,” “The Idol” Motion Picture Winners at the 11TH Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced the winners of its 11th Annual MUAHS Awards, in 23 categories of film, television, commercials, and live theater. The gala, presented by Ardell® and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, was held on Sunday night, February 18, 2024, before a live audience at The Beverly Hilton. It was also live-streamed to an audience of millions worldwide. 

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Winners in the Feature Motion Pictures categories include “Maestro,” “Saltburn,” “Barbie,” and “The Idol.” Television Series winners include “The Crown,” “The Last of Us,” “The Morning Show,” “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

Winners in the Daytime Television category awards went to “The Young and the Restless” and “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula.” Children/Teen Program honors went to “American Born Chinese” and “The Santa Clauses.” Theatrical award was bestowed upon “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.” The Commercial/Music Video Award was presented to “American Horror Stories: Delicate” Promo.

The MUAHS Awards occurred before a sold-out audience of more than 850, including guild members, industry executives and press. Actress Melissa Peterman charmed as host of the lively event and professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy (“Dancing with the Stars”) hosted the red-carpet pre-show. Julie Socash, Local 706 President, presided over the awards ceremony.

Diane Nyad, the celebrated long-distance swimmer and subject of “Nyad,” presented the Distinguished Artisan Award to legendary actress Annette Bening, whose most recent Academy AwardÒ nomination is for her starring role in “Nyad.” As a Tony® Award and five-time Academy Award® nominee, Bening was feted for her consistent collaboration with Local 706 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists. Unfortunately, Bening came down with Covid and Diane Nyad accepted the award on her behalf.

The esteemed Vanguard Award was bestowed upon Michael Westmore, OscarÒ- and EmmyÒ-winning make-up artist known for his iconic work on “Rocky,” “Star Trek,” “Mask” and “Raging Bull.” Presenting the award were “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” stars Terry Farrell and Armin Shimerman. both also producing the documentary “Makeup Man” with 455 Films about Michael Westmore and the legendary Westmore family. A highlight of the evening was when Dolph Lundgren (“Rocky VI,” “Rocky Balboa“) appeared as a surprise to Westmore.

Kevin Haney, Oscar- and Emmy-winning make-up artist best known for his work on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Hocus Pocus 2,” received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Tony- and Emmy-winning actor Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”), who collaborated with Haney on “Primetime Glick” as Jiminy Glick.

Ora T. Green, Emmy-nominated hairstylist known for her work on “Star Trek: Nemesis,” “Blade” and “Good Times,” was bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Emmy- and Grammy-winning veteran “Star Trek” actor LeVar Burton, (“Star Trek: Nemesis”) and Marla Gibbs (“The Jeffersons”).

Additional presenters included John Brotherton (“Fuller House”), Rachael Harris (“The Hangover,” “Suits”), Jenna Johnson (“Dancing with the Stars”), Kate Linder (“The Young and the Restless”), Mayan Lopez (“Lopez vs Lopez”), Lacretta (“Second Act”), Nyambi Nyambi (“Mike & Molly”), Tom Payne (“Walking Dead,”), Karen Pittman (“The Morning Show,”), Andrea Savage (“I’m Sorry”), and Helena-Alexis Seymour (“Chronicles of Jessica Wu“), among others.

Another highlight of the evening was a moving “In Memoriam” segment performed by Local 706 member Angie Wells. Producers of this year’s MUAHS Awards (#MUAHSawards) were IngleDodd Media and Erick Weiss of Honeysweet Creative

THE WINNERS ARE:

FEATURE-LENGTH MOTION PICTURE:

Best Contemporary Make-Up
“Saltburn”
Siân Miller, Laura Allen

Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
“Maestro”
Siân Grigg, Jackie Risotto, Elisa Tallerico, Nicky Pattison-Illum

Best Special Make-Up Effects 
“Maestro”
Kazu Hiro, Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman, Mike Mekash

Best Contemporary Hair Styling
“Saltburn”
Siân Miller, Laura Allen

Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling
“Barbie”
Ivana Primorac, Marie Larkin, Clare Corsick

TELEVISION SERIES – LIMITED, MINISERIES OR MOVIE FOR TELEVISION:

Best Contemporary Make-Up
“The Idol”
Kirsten Sage Coleman, Mandy Artusato, Jessie Bishop, Erin Blinn

Best Period and/or Character Make-Up 
“The Crown”
Cate Hall, Emilie Yong-Mills, Debbie Ormrod, Stacey Holman

Best Special Make-Up Effects
“The Last of Us”
Barrie Gower, Paul Spateri, Sarah Gower, Paula Eden

Best Contemporary Hair Styling
“The Morning Show”
 Nicole Venables, Jennifer Petrovich, Janine Thompson, Lona Vigi

Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling
“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”
Nic Collins, Giorgio Galliero

TELEVISION SPECIAL, ONE HOUR OR MORE LIVE PROGRAM SERIES:

Best Contemporary Make-Up
 “Dancing with the Stars”
Julie Socash, Donna Bard, Lois Harriman, Sarah Woolf

Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
 “Saturday Night Live”
Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani, Joanna Pisani

Best Special Make-Up Effects 
“Saturday Night Live”
Louie Zakarian, Jason Milani, Brandon Grether, Tom Denier Jr.

Best Contemporary Hair Styling
“Dancing with the Stars”
Dwayne Ross, Joe Matke, Amber Nicholle Maher, Marion Rogers

Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling
“Dancing with the Stars”
Kimi Messina, Dwayne Ross, Joe Matke, Brittany Spaulding

DAYTIME TELEVISION:

Best Make-Up
“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula”
Swanthula Boulet, Dracmorda Boulet

Best Hair Styling 
“The Young and the Restless” 
Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, Diana Santana

CHILDREN AND TEEN TELEVISION PROGRAMMING:

Best Make-Up 
” American Born Chinese “
Jorjee Douglass, Mara Rouse, Nicole Hawkyard, Ralis Kahn

Best Hair Styling
“The Santa Clauses”
Anissa Emily Salazar, Nina Adado, Morgan Ferrando, Patricia Lansingh

COMMERCIALS & MUSIC VIDEOS:

Best Make-Up
“American Horror Stories: Delicate” Promo
Kerry Herta, Jason Collins, Alyssa Morgan, Orlando Marin

Best Hair Styling
“American Horror Stories: Delicate” Promos
Joe Matke, Jeri Baker, Johnny Lomeli, Genyii Scott

THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS (Live Stage):

Best Make-Up
“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical”
Robyn-Marie Rebbe, Chloe-Nil Acerol, Ashley Roller, Angelina Avallone

Best Hair Styling
“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical”
Robyn-Marie Rebbe, Chloe-Nil Acerol, Liz Printz, Thomas Augustin

ABOUT LOCAL 706: For information about the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE, Local 706) visit local706.org. Check out on Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube

Media contact:
Cheri Warner
373169@email4pr.com
18187608995

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139th Canton Fair Phase 3 Advances Toward a Better Life with New and Strengthened Product Zones

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GUANGZHOU, China, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has rolled out nine newly established product zones. Phase 3 features an expanded and upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone and the inaugural presentation of a Functional & Technical Fabrics zone.

The upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone brings together 50 companies presenting a full spectrum of intelligent medical solutions, spanning AI-powered diagnostics, surgical robotics, and next‑generation eldercare technologies. Exhibits highlight how medical devices are becoming smaller, more precise, and increasingly non‑invasive. Capsule endoscopy systems demonstrate how gastrointestinal screening can be completed without discomfort, while AI‑enabled traditional Chinese medicine analyzers compress the inspection and inquiry process into minutes. Wearable glucose monitors make chronic disease management easier and more convenient.

Robotic technologies play a prominent role as well. Endoscopic and orthopedic surgical robots showcase enhanced precision through integrated human‑machine coordination, while bionic prosthetic hands use non‑invasive myoelectric sensing to independently control each finger. Intelligent rehabilitation systems, including lower‑limb exoskeletons and hand‑training devices, provide consistent support for patients recovering mobility. Companion‑style eldercare robots, equipped with monitoring and telemedicine functions, signal the rise of integrated home‑based health services.

The debuting Functional & Technical Fabrics zone highlights how the traditional textile industry is moving toward higher-end and smarter products. Exhibitors present materials that combine multi‑layered performance with intelligent responsiveness. Textiles featuring temperature‑regulating fibers, phase‑change materials, and light‑ or heat‑sensitive color‑shifting effects illustrate how fabrics are evolving into adaptive platforms capable of responding to environmental conditions.

Sustainability emerges as a defining theme. Bio‑based fibers, degradable films, recycled polyester, and organic cotton reflect a shift from isolated eco‑products toward full‑chain green manufacturing. High‑performance outdoor and protective applications further shape the narrative. Materials engineered for waterproof breathability, UV resistance, flame retardancy, and long‑term durability address rising demand across sportswear, professional protection, and medical environments. Smart textiles with embedded health‑monitoring modules demonstrate how apparel is beginning to function as a continuous wellness interface.

Both technology‑driven healthcare and advanced textiles are converging around a shared pursuit of a better life. As these advancements continue to evolve, they reflect a manufacturing landscape increasingly shaped by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to improving everyday living.

For pre-registration, please click: https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

 

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CupidFeel Insights Show How Shared Interests Affect Initial Connection Outcomes

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New behavioral insights from CupidFeel offer a carefully considered look at how shared interests influence whether an initial connection on a dating platform is sustained or abandoned in those first critical exchanges.

GIBRALTAR, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The findings by CupidFeel are not dramatic, but they are telling. People who referenced a shared interest — whether a genre of music, a type of cuisine, a sport, a creative practice, or even a shared discomfort with small talk — within the first few exchanges of a new conversation were found to be measurably more likely to continue that conversation beyond the initial contact window. The effect was not uniform across all interest categories; certain types of shared interest appeared to carry more relational weight than others.

It was also observed by CupidFeel that the timing of when shared interests entered a conversation mattered. Connections where common ground was discovered organically — through the natural flow of exchange rather than prompted by a profile field or a direct question — showed stronger indicators of sustained interest. The discovery, in other words, carried more meaning when it felt like something found rather than something declared.

Among the most quietly striking findings in the CupidFeel data was the role of specificity. Broad shared categories — “we both like travel,” “we both enjoy cooking” — were associated with polite, often brief exchanges that rarely extended past pleasantries. But when specificity entered the picture — when one person mentioned a particular documentary that had stayed with them, or a city they had visited and could not stop thinking about — the conversational energy shifted. Something opened up.

In a CupidFeel review of trends in profile engagements, those whose profiles reflected specific, idiosyncratic interests — rather than broadly appealing ones — also showed higher rates of receiving first messages, a finding that runs gently counter to the instinct many people have to present themselves in the most universally appealing terms possible.

What seemed to matter most was not the quantity of overlap but whether the overlap that existed was felt — whether it produced a sense of being seen in some particular, non-generic way. A CupidFeel review of early conversation patterns suggests that a single deeply resonant shared interest may be more generative for early connection than a long list of surface-level commonalities that, taken together, feel more like a demographic profile than a person.

About CupidFeel

CupidFeel is an online dating platform built around the belief that meaningful connections begin with emotional honesty and the willingness to let a conversation go somewhere real. It came into being for people who are less interested in the mechanics of dating and more drawn to the possibility of something that feels grounded — exchanges that move at their own pace, guided by genuine curiosity rather than performance.

A CupidFeel review of its own design principles returns consistently to the same question: what does it take for a first message to feel like it might be worth the journey? The platform makes room for the kind of interaction that doesn’t always have a clear destination but feels, from the first exchange, like something real. CupidFeel is a place where the unexpected is not something to be managed, but something to be welcomed.

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Timothy Albers, CupidFeel, 1 14845691657, smm@cupidfeel.com, https://cupidfeel.com/

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Las Vegas Review-Journal Launches VegasBusiness, a New Multiplatform Business Brand Serving Southern Nevada Leaders

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LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –The Las Vegas Review Journal today announced the launch of VegasBusiness, a new multiplatform brand designed to deliver authoritative reporting, analysis, and insight to Southern Nevada’s business leaders and decisionmakers.

VegasBusiness debuts with a biweekly print section distributed in the Sunday Las Vegas Review Journal, a new digital hub at VegasBusiness.com, a weekday business email newsletter, and a bi monthly podcast. Together, the platforms create the most comprehensive local business news and intelligence offerings in the Las Vegas market.

Vegas Business, powered by the state’s largest and most experienced business reporting team, focuses on the people, companies, and forces shaping Southern Nevada’s economy, including gaming and hospitality, real estate development, technology, finance, logistics, and small business.

“Las Vegas is one of the fastest evolving business markets in the country, and its leaders need timely, trustworthy intelligence to compete and grow,” Keith Moyer, publisher and editor of the Las Vegas Review Journal, said. “VegasBusiness expands our business journalism across platforms and delivers deeper insight, greater frequency, and broader reach for Southern Nevada’s decision makers.”

Expanded Business Coverage Across Platforms

VegasBusiness features business coverage designed for how executives consume news today—through print, digital, email, audio, video, and social channels.

Editorial franchises include CSuite Insider, featuring executive interviews; Building Las Vegas, with in depth reporting on major projects and deals; Innovation, spotlighting people and ideas driving change; Price Points, examining data and consumer trends; Small Business, highlighting enterprising local companies; and a curated Calendar of business events and conferences.

“We created this section to provide Las Vegas business leaders with practical, locally grounded intelligence so t hey can make faster, more informed decisions on growth, talent, and regulation,” Erin Edgemon, business editor of the Review Journal, said. “VegasBusiness is designed to help business leaders understand what’s happening in the economy, why it matters, and how it impacts their organizations and communities.”

A Premium Environment for Advertisers

In addition to expanded editorial coverage, VegasBusiness provides a new advertising and sponsorship platform for brands seeking to reach business decision makers in Southern Nevada. The brand offers integrated opportunities across print, digital, newsletters, podcasts, video, social media, and events, supported by advanced audience targeting and measurement.

“VegasBusiness gives advertisers access to the largest concentration of local business decision- makers in the market,” Michael LaBonia, senior vice president of sales for the Las Vegas Review Journal, said. “It’s a high impact, data driven platform that connects brands with influence, intent, and measurable results.”

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VegasBusiness Magazine: Biweekly, Sundays in the Las Vegas Review JournalDigital: 24/7 at VegasBusiness.com**Newscast:** Weekday segment mornings on 7@7 a.m.**Newsletter:** Featured in the weekday Business Brief

Additional information is available at VegasBusiness.com.

Since 1909, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has been Nevada’s comprehensive media leader. Over the years, it has transformed from an award-winning newspaper that delivers local and community news and spans the globe with far-reaching topics and coverage. The Review-Journal has forged into multimedia and digital platforms through its website, Reviewjournal.com, which includes a network of niche publications, breaking news, e-newsletters, customized content, custom printing, a production studio, and more to meet the specific needs of readers and advertisers alike.

Media Contact

Wanda English Blair, Vice President of Marketing
(702) 383-0223
wblair@reviewjournal.com

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