December 22, 2022  

koreatimes.co.kr – ONEUS – INTERVIEWONEUS takes ambitious steps to become next big K-pop star

To date, many K-pop acts have woven elements of Korean traditional culture into their music and performances, putting a fresh spin on their songs while promoting the country’s time-honored cultural assets.

Most of them, however, gave it a shot only once or twice ― presumably due to the difficulty of fusing the old and new ― but boy group ONEUS is an exception. Since generating a buzz with the 2019 release “LIT,” characterized by the unique sound of Korean traditional music, the five-piece act has consistently been putting a traditional twist into its music offerings, carving out its own niche in the cutthroat K-pop industry.

 

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December 22, 2022  

dirt.com – Aaron Kirman – Nicki Minaj Buys $19 Million Hidden Hills Mansion

Once a quiet, Kentucky-esque community filled with horse ranches, Hidden Hills has recently become a mecca for the rich and famous seeking residential serenity — particularly professional athletes and musicians. Today, the neighborhood’s Ferraris and Lamborghinis probably outnumber its horses; residents include Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Will and Jada Smith, Lori Loughlin, Sylvester Stallone, Ben Simmons, many of the Kardashians and most of the L.A. Rams’ current roster.

Danielle Nisim and Aaron Kirman of AKG held the Hidden Hills listing; Kirman and Matt Adamo of AKG repped the buyer.

December 20, 2022  

welikela.com – Niku X – A Big List of Things To Do For New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles [Countdown to 2023]

Niku X -> Usher in 2023 at the most buzz worthy and yet to be officially open, modern Japanese restaurant, Niku X. The evening includes passed hors d’oeuvres created by Michelin-starred chef Shin Thompson, unlimited featured cocktails, live music and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets cost $120 a person. More info here.

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December 20, 2022  

latimes.com – Niku X – Find the Colibrí residency at Los Balcones in Hollywood. Plus, a new Japanese tasting menu lands downtown, a dumpling shop expands, and Bootleg Pizza is back (sort of).

Niku X

A new Japanese tasting menu can be found within downtown’s Wilshire Grand Center with robatayaki grills, a focus on Wagyu, and black and white truffles — with more set to launch next month. The 9,000-square-foot Niku X, from the hospitality group behind Rowland Heights’ Wagyu by the X Pot and Las Vegas’ the X Pot, Chubby Cattle and Xtra Sweet, is now soft-open, debuting with a $230 yakiniku — grilled meat — tasting menu that features beef sourced from the company’s own farm. Courses include grilled items such as 45-day dry-aged strip loin; Wagyu beef tongue with black vinegar; A5 Wagyu donabe with fresh wasabi; and dry-aged salmon, with appetizers like lobster sashimi with ponzu, and caviar with Wagyu tartare and uni. In early 2023, the restaurant is expected to unveil its la carte menu as well as its cocktail, beer and wine programs. Niku X is open Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Read the full article here: https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2022-12-20/ricardo-zarates-new-pop-up-residency-colibri-takes-him-back-to-his-peruvian-roots?_amp=true

December 19, 2022  

thebalancemoney.com – Joe Mullings – What To Do If You’re Put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Career expert Joe Mullings, chairman and CEO of The Mullings Group, told The Balance that if you’re put on a PIP, think about whether you really want to stay working at the organization. Maybe you have been feeling disenchanted with the job and are ready to move on. Or maybe you feel that your relationship with the manager (or company) can’t be repaired.

Read the full article here: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-to-do-if-youre-put-on-a-performance-improvement-plan-pip-6890658