When he isn’t acting as Chief Development Officer at the King office or trying to beat level 1,307 of Candy Crush, Tjodolf Sommestad finds himself exercising and trying to get into golf. “I’m getting old,” he said, “I thought now might be the time as the kids are getting older.” The Candy Crush veteran first started working for King back in 2011. As he moved up the company ladder, Sommestad was able to see the development of the game from many angles which is why The Knockturnal had to sit with the Chief himself to get a view of the 5,000th level celebration from where he’s standing.
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Check out my travel diary as I fly to Stockholm, Sweden where I learn all about Candy Crush development at the King office and explore the wonderful city!
Cocktails and a series of masterclasses were the perfect celebration for the 111SKIN Launch in Bergdorf Goodman. 111SKIN owner Eva Alexandridis joined with make-up artists and models on the beauty level of the luxury department store to demonstrate how to achieve and maintain good skin and natural makeup as a means to confidence and self love.
How Shutterfly is Making a Way For Your Photos to Get the Attention They Deserve
This graduation and prom season, photos deserve more than a typical social media post. Shutterfly’s new collection allows families and friends to solidify and monumentalize these beautiful moments and more with personalized wall art, blankets, photo mugs and more with ease. Since 1991, the company has specialized in turning photos into tangible items with sentimental value.
NBC’s New Amsterdam season finale exploded out of no where. Literally with such a horrific incident, fans are dying to know what to expect for season two.
Director Nabil Elderkin uses his latest project, Gully, to skillfully lay out struggles men face in police patrolled neighborhoods, in one parent homes surrounded by gang violence and little inspiration.
Crowns of curls, braids and colorful extensions floated through Pier 36.
Essence Beauty Carnival brought out black women of all shades, ages, and sizes from all over New York City who all came to slay.
On the Scene: BACARDÍ Neon Brunch
Bacardí took over the Moxy Hotels Magic Hour Rooftop Bar for a boozy, neon brunch celebrating the rums new flavor, BACARDÍ Lime. The neon brunch took place on April 26 and despite the rain, attendees flooded the rooftop sporting neon yellows, greens, and pinks as DJ Amrit provided all the latest dance tunes.
Exclusive: YaYa DaCosta, Erik LaRay Harvey & Reno Wilson Talk ‘Bolden’ [Video]
“Bolden” is the story of Buddy Bolden, the African American cornetist who is responsible for the development of the jazz genre.