PHOTO: Lightning strikes the head of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue

PHOTO: Lightning strikes the head of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue

The lightning strike on the head was captured in spectacular photos that garnered huge interest on social networks. Photographer Fernandu Braga, who was lucky enough to capture such a moment on Friday night, said that he recorded about 500 shots in automatic mode during the storm, and among them there were truly unforgettable moments. It … Read more

Listen – “Bermuda double” together with the singing twins releases a summer hit

Listen – “Bermuda double” together with the singing twins releases a summer hit

“Although our beloved Latvia is not the biggest country, musically we are giants! If Dr. Dre and Jay-Z heard our song, they would definitely sing – Aha, aha, I like it!” say band members – cousins ​​Biceps and Triceps. “A great music video was filmed for the song, which we made together during one of … Read more

Aigars Krėsla leaves the cinema, because the girls on the screen are getting soft

Aigars Krėsla leaves the cinema, because the girls on the screen are getting soft

Ilona Balode shares such memories of Aigaras Krėsl, who is nicknamed Steve in show business circles, in her latest book “Notes of Street Musicians”, which reveals more than one amusing, surprising and even shocking story from the domestic bohemia in the last decades. Celebration of the opening of Ilona Balode’s book “Notes of Street Musicians” … Read more

An aviation expert reveals which is the safest seat on a plane

An aviation expert reveals which is the safest seat on a plane

Most people reserve seats for convenience, such as legroom or easy access to restrooms. Frequent flyers can reserve a seat as close to the front of the plane as possible to get off the plane faster, says professor and aviation expert Doug Drury. Air travel is safe It should be emphasized once again that air … Read more

PHOTO: A concert dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the poet Arijas Elksne is playing at VEF Culture Palace

PHOTO: A concert dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the poet Arijas Elksne is playing at VEF Culture Palace

The concert performance featured popular songs by various composers with the words of Arijas Elksnes – Ulža Marhilevičas, Raimonds Paulus, Zigmars Liepiņš, Aivars Hermanis, Harijs Užanas, Jura Hiršas, Pēteras Stutāns, as well as 12 new songs with the words of Arijas Elksnes specially composed for this performance by Laila Ilze Purmalietes. Singer and composer Laila … Read more

Liene Greifāne shares her thoughts on who should represent Latvia in Eurovision this year

Liene Greifāne shares her thoughts on who should represent Latvia in Eurovision this year

She dedicated her compliments to the group “Sudden Lights”, but at the same time Liene also criticized the 2018 representative Laura Rizzotto, mentioning that “some people thought that some foreigner with dubious Latvian roots was more worthy to represent LV and failed like an old farm, and so we haven’t seen him since then either.” … Read more

The premiere of Jura Poškus’ comic drama “The sun shines 24 hours” is approaching.

The premiere of Jura Poškus’ comic drama “The sun shines 24 hours” is approaching.

According to director and screenwriter Juris Poškus, this existential comedy deals with the question of what to start when a person has achieved the “Latvian dream” – a house, a car, a successful business, a beautiful girlfriend. What’s next? The main character of the feature film “The sun shines 24 hours”, Mārtiņš, the owner of … Read more

“Alla Pugacheva, you came back?!” the luminary of the Russian stage, Kirkorov, is ridiculed again

“Alla Pugacheva, you came back?!”  the luminary of the Russian stage, Kirkorov, is ridiculed again

Recently, Philip Kirkorov starred in the video for the song “If you leave”, which will be played in Nikolai Lebedev’s film “Nuremberg”. In the joint production of Kirkorov and Andrei, the son of the famous singer Viktor Reznikov, the singer appeared in a new image: an atypical restrained outfit of dark shades and long, gray … Read more

British rock star “Skin” receives an Order of the British Empire in an eccentric outfit

British rock star “Skin” receives an Order of the British Empire in an eccentric outfit

Nineties rock star “Skin”, real name Deborah Dyer, received the Order of Merit from King Charles III of the British Empire at Widzor Castle. This order is awarded by the British royal family for outstanding service to society. The “Skin” singer had chosen to wear large black platform boots and a bejeweled cape as she … Read more

“Renault” and “Nissan” councils approve the reorganization of the partnership between the two companies

“Renault” and “Nissan” councils approve the reorganization of the partnership between the two companies

Last week, it was announced that Renault would reduce its stake in Nissan from 43.4% to 15%, bringing it in line with Nissan’s stake in the French automaker. At the same time, “Nissan” will acquire up to 15% of Renault’s new electric car production company “Ampere”. The two companies have also agreed on joint ventures … Read more