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Qatar Tribune
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Filipino power duo Monterde & Tandingan all set to charm Qatar fans on July 11
Darlene Regis Two powerhouse voices, one unforgettable night—The 'King of Hugot' songs TJ Monterde and 'Asia's Soul Supreme' KZ Tandingan—the ultimate real-life power couple of the Original Pilipino Music (OPM), are set to captivate Qatar in a one-night-only concert this July 11, bringing their signature blend of soulful ballads and explosive duets to the heart of Doha. Landmark Concert in Doha TJ headlines the upcoming show, 'Sarili Nating Mundo' Live in Qatar, with his wife KZ as his special guest. Directed by John Prats and produced by Almarabe Events, this highly anticipated concert is shaping up to be a landmark event in Doha's music scene. The concert will take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Conference Hall, which boasts an elevated flooring design to ensure all 4,000 attendees have a clear, unobstructed view of the stage – unlike the previously held Filipino concerts. This ensures that every fan, no matter where they are seated, will enjoy an immersive concert experience. OPM Royalty TJ's heartfelt hits like 'Ikaw At Ako' and 'Tulad Mo' have become anthems of love and introspection. KZ, on the other hand, is a vocal powerhouse whose fierce and genre-defying performances have won her international recognition—from making waves on Singer 2018 in China to collaborating with global artists. She made history as the first Filipino artist to stage a sold-out solo concert in Dubai World Trade Center Arena. Their duet song 'Palagi' has topped the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 Year-End Charts in 2024 and continues to go viral on social media to date. With their unmatched chemistry on and off stage, the duo has carved a distinct mark in the OPM music industry—amassing millions of fans worldwide, topping charts, and consistently performing at sold-out concerts across the Philippines and beyond. Ticketing and Event Details Tickets are selling fast, and with the strong demand, fans are encouraged to purchase early. Group promotions and discounted ticket bundles are available for a limited time. For those looking to upgrade their concert experience, VIP Platinum ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive Meet & Greet session with TJ and KZ—offering the rare chance to connect with their favorite artists up close. While VVIP ticket holders currently do not include merchandise or meet and greet. Physical tickets can be purchased only at Virgin Megastore. Tickets are also available online via QTickets. Doors open at 4:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Attendees must be at least 14 years old to enter the venue. The Power of Two With TJ and KZ headlining the stage, audiences can expect a night filled with powerful solo hits and heartfelt duets. From raw, emotional ballads to show-stopping vocal displays, this concert will be more than just a musical performance—it will be a celebration of love, talent, and the rich musical heritage of the Philippines. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of OPM fans not just from the Filipino community but also from music lovers across Doha seeking an unforgettable concert experience.
Buzz Feed
19-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
29 Mundane Products That'll Make You Feel Less Overwhelmed By Your To-Do List
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Sometimes, your most boring purchases turn out to be the best life upgrades. 1. A bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner for not only cleaning but preventing soap scum buildup with minimal effort. Once a week, simply give your shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse, and — BOOM — you're done and didn't even break a sweat. Promising review:"I have been having shower draining issues, so there was a buildup of soap scum in my shower. I have a very weak stomach, and cleaning the shower makes me physically ill. I have tried several products that have claimed to be no scrub/wipe but this has been the only one that has worked. I sprayed it after my shower and left it to sit until the next night. Found that A LOT of the grime had disappeared. Now, was it perfect? No. But I think with consistent use, it will get there. Highly recommend this product." — KZ Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two sizes and two scents). 2. A versatile chop, slice, and dice unit so you can drastically *cut* down on food prep and cleanup time with interchangeable blades that can each be popped into the dishwasher. You've been around long enough to know you never want to chop an onion by hand again. Promising review:"Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three other styles and five colors). 3. Plus, a time-saving fruit and veggie divider to quickly create bite-sized versions of allllll the snacks. This works with a wide range of produce shapes and sizes. Think of all the time you'll get back not hand-slicing fruits for your toddler's breakfast every morning!! Amazon See it in action on TikTok. Promising review: "If you have toddlers, get it — especially if you're on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.68. 4. A 40-pound bag of dust-free clumping litter because somehow you feel like every spare minute is spent hunched over the cat's litter box digging for gold. Make the chore quicker and easier with litter that's low tracking and quickly clumps for easy scooping. Dr. Elsey's BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart has this stuff on auto-ship: "I live in a third-story apartment in NYC, so I really don't have many options when it comes to cat litter. With Amazon's subscribe and save, though, I can get a 40-pound bag delivered right to my door, so I don't have to carry it back from a store or even up my own stairs! If you live in a multi-cat household, I think it's especially worthwhile because while those little two-pound bags are easy to carry, they go reallyyyy fast. This stuff also clumps up SO well and keeps odor at bay, which is a major blessing." Promising review: "I can hardly believe how well it does the job. It eliminates odors and absorbs excellently. I will only buy this litter from now on, and my cat 💘s it. P.S.: I've tried at least 10 kinds of cat litter, and they are very costly. This one's price is just right and works in every way I need it to. Thank you!" — Paula Stokes Get it from Amazon for $20.99. 5. A lightweight microfiber towel wrap that'll really save the day when you don't have a spare 40 minutes to blow-dry your wet head. It's made from anti-frizz material that's super absorbent, so you can enjoy substantially shorter dry times. Promising review:"Love love love these! I have long hair (almost up to my waist), and I hate to have my hair dripping water right after showering, but I do not want to use my hair dryer at all times, so I just keep this wrapped up for a while, and it does wonders! My hair is almost fully dry when I take this off (15–30 minutes max), and I feel relieved that I don't have to carry the weight of a full towel around! The button is nicely placed, and it's easy to just wrap it around your head. I have one, and my stepdaughter has the other, and we both love it!!" — Ana Davis Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in 16 color choices). 6. An oh-so-smart Pikk-it tool if you'd like to spend less time shredding your fingers trying to rip the hair out of a clogged vacuum head and more time actually sweeping the floors. The pick end works wonders to untangle knots and can be used to clean out hairbrush bristles, too. Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 7. A durable honeycomb drawer for eliminating the full-scale drawer excavation you perform every time you're looking for a specific scarf, tie, or pair of underwear. Thanks to its super simple design, the organizer can be assembled simply by snapping the pieces together. Plus they can expand to fit the size of your drawers. Promising review:"I am a man of many socks and these helped organize them much better than what I was doing. It's easy to do by color and style." — Think Blue Get it from Amazon $12.99. 8. An air-dry leave-in cream so you can get touchable, crunch-free curls and enjoy less frizz without getting the blow-dryer or other heat styling tools involved. It's wash and go, just like you've always dreamed. This cream helps define your natural texture and works best on those with wavy, curly, or coily hair!! Promising review:"I'm so grateful that I found this product. My hair is wavy and frizzy. Every once in a great while, my waves resemble curls, but the frizz is always there. I've only used this product once so far, and I never want to be without it. I put some on after towel-drying (no brushing) my hair, and my waves actually resembled curls! It wasn't instant, so I was skeptical, but after about 15 minutes, I caught a glimpse of my hair in the mirror, and I was amazed. It looked styled rather than a ratty mess. I slept on it, and it still looked great in the morning!!!" — mich0610 Get it from Amazon for $8.39. 9. A stain remover spray to eliminate multiple wash cycles and revive fabrics you thought were a lost cause with plant-based ingredients that are safe to use on everything from clothing and car seats to bed linens and cloth diapers. 10. These rust-resistant double-sided shower hooks because changing out your curtain or liner doesn't have to be such a time-consuming ordeal. Plus, they're engineered with tiny roller balls that glide over the rod without the usual tugging and pulling. Amazon Promising review:"Wow. Game changer. I have to change my shower curtain liner a lot because of a humid bathroom (yes, even with a fan on 😬). Though there are greater issues in the world, why wouldn't you want to save yourself some time with these hooks! Not having to take the curtain off each time I change the liner has really been more satisfying than I had anticipated. Added bonus are the rings themselves; the balls that were added hug the shower curtain rod so they never pop off. Something I never knew I needed either. Love these!" — Jdbouchart Get 12 hooks from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in 18 colors). 11. A Dawn Powerwash spray bundle that eliminates the time-consuming dish pre-soak so you can clear out your sink sooner. Just spray, wait a few minutes while it works its magic, and wipe the stains away. This bundle includes one spray bottle and three refills. It also works great for any other greasy messes you have around the house! Promising review:"The first place I tried this was in my air fryer basket. It gets caked with the grease that comes from the food. The dishwasher doesn't get it clean. I sprayed this on it, and within a few minutes, the soap started turning a brownish color. I sprayed a little more and let it sit for an hour. All of the grease came off with a rinse!! Bonus use: I just used it to get resin off of my and my daughter's hands!! How did I ever live without this??" — A D Get it from Amazon for $17.50. 12. Or a pack of carborundum sponges if your normie sponge is failing to clear away the burnt-on bits your pans like to hold onto. Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin, modern-looking things). I've tried everything for 4 years to get this stuff off. One day, I thought, 'Maybe I'll try my sponges.' Took it all off super easily!!!! The faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." — Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses). 13. A beloved tub of pink cleaning paste for performing small cleaning miracles on virtually any surface in your home without endless scrubbing or constant switching between products. Try it out on those "forever" stains other solutions could never handle, and fly through your cleaning in a fraction of the time. Promising review:"Found this product on TikTok. I don't think I've ever seen value like I do with this product! Literally, use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-sized amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What's more? You need so LITTLE of this product that it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" — Rachel in CLT Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 14. A cute and compact portable pill container with seven compartments so you don't have to dig through every bottle in your medicine cabinet just to stay on track with all your daily medications and supplements. Promising review: "This is the best pill container I have found. It holds a month's worth of pills in each compartment and is compact and easy to store and travel with. It is very sturdy and I don't have to worry about the cap opening accidentally. The enclosed labels are a bonus, and the see-through exterior makes it easy to see how many pills are left. I keep it on my nightstand and it doesn't take a lot of space." — TA Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors). 15. A convenient waterless pet shampoo to quickly freshen up your furry friend when it's been a tad too long since their last bath. Simply spray it on, towel it off, and enjoy your dog's silky, shiny, freshly scented coat. Promising review:"This product has a somewhat strong lavender smell while applying, instructions say spray — let sit for a minute — towel off excess and brush your dog. The smell is lovely and leaves my dogs' fur feeling clean and soft. I have three large dogs and have used it three times on each dog's full body and still have half a bottle left! Will for sure order again. I have never experienced a product that works so well!" — Sarah Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes and in three scents). 16. A pack of four cactus-shaped dryer balls because they can do everything a dryer sheet can (soften clothes, reduce static, catch hair) while reducing dry times and being durable as heck. You can reuse these in the dryer up to 5,000 times, which is basically forever. Promising review:"These are the only dryer balls I've found that actually made me not need fabric softener sheets. It cuts down on static, and I don't find pet fur clinging to my clothes when I pull them out of the dryer." — Tianhui Fan Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four styles and larger pack sizes). 17. And a box of color catcher sheets if sorting laundry is your personal definition of hell. When thrown in the wash, these sheets are designed to trap any dye that leaks or bleeds before it can contaminate another piece. Promising review:"I am bad about separating my times I have dyed my white towels pink, denim pink, and much, much more when washing with reds and even after the fact...I wash once or twice more with these sheets, and it's GONE. Color bleed is most definitely reversible with these magic sheets!!" — AMAZING Get 24 sheets from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in larger pack sizes). 18. A pack of biodegradable foaming drain-cleaning pouches for a truly effortless way to take care of all the out-of-sight grime clogging (and stinking) up your garbage disposal. That's another thing off your to-do list in a matter of seconds! Amazon, Promising review:"My disposal developed a bad odor and all the usual remedies failed to eliminate it. I bought the Glisten disposal cleaner not expecting it to work. It worked exactly as shown in the video and the bad odor disappeared after one application. I intend to use it once every two weeks in the future. I am very pleased to have found this product. I was on the verge of replacing the disposal which was otherwise working fine." — Errol Levine Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8. 19. A pack of Downy fabric spray so you can rock wrinkle-free fits even when there's zero time to iron. Just spray, give your clothes a few swipes, and watch the wrinkles rapidly fall away. I hate wrinkles *and* am lazy — two at-odds conditions. This stuff has been a staple in my life since approximately ninth grade (thanks to my mama). As a former Catholic school uniform wearer, this stuff was VITAL to freshening up wrinkly dress shirts that spent the after-school hours stuffed in a gym bag. The scent is light and fresh, and its wrinkle-releasing powers are nearly instant. It definitely works better on some fabrics than others (great on cotton, less great on some synthetics), but it'll improve the look of most without dealing with an iron or steamer. Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.94. 20. A long-handled standing weeder to make clearing away those rogue dandelions quicker and easier than ever — you don't even need to bend over! Amazon Grampa's Weeder is a family-owned small business that's home to a standing weeder design that's been around since 1913. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding easy. Promising review:"Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG Get it from Amazon for $44.99. 21. A heavy-duty Luigi's sink and drain plunger because you've spent more time waiting for water to go down your backed-up drain than you care to admit. This small-but-mighty helper clears blocked kitchen and bathroom sinks with 8x the air volume compared to a traditional plunger. Needless to say, it gets the job done! Promising review:"Y'all, this thing is amazing! My kitchen sink was completely clogged for four days. I've been trying to clear the drain with a different sink plunger that I already had, and it didn't do diddly-squat. I was about to give up and call a plumber. Then I decided to order this one, and it just completely cleared the drain in like three minutes. So then I decided to take it to the bathroom sink that had been draining extremely slowly and within a minute, I had the water running so quickly and smoothly again. I got the small one, and it's the perfect size for kitchen and bathroom sinks." — JNeen Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes). 22. A genius WD-40 pen that packs all the squeak-quieting, lubricating powers of the tried-and-true formula into a precision-tip pen that's easy to use and even easier to keep on hand for quick fixes, so you don't let that squeaky door live on for far too long. Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99. 23. A set of trolley bags with removable poles that steady them in your cart if you're looking to majorly streamline your shopping experience. With these, you can organize goods while you shop and skip the hassle of sorting everything at home. Lotus Trolley is a family-owned small business specializing in grocery store trolley bags and produce bags. Each set of machine washable bags includes an insulated grocery bag, a bag with pockets for egg cartons and wine/liquor bottle pockets, and mesh-bottomed bags to ensure spills don't pool in the bottom of the bag. Promising review:"I am the envy of all who see me. Seriously. The only 'problem' with these bags is how many people will stop you to ask about them. I never forget to bring my reusable bags anymore because these are so useful! I use the scan as you shop app at my local store and bag as I go. When I'm finished shopping, I scan it at any register, pay, and go. Everything is packed the way I want it and can be easily carried into my home. It saves time while helping the environment — win-win. I plan to buy these for all of my friends for their birthdays. So much more useful than body wash or another scented candle!" — S. Connell Get a set of four bags from Amazon for $44.99 24. A pack of duster sponges designed with curved ridges to actually pick up dirt, dust, and hair on the first swipe instead of just moving it around. When you're done, give it a rinse, let it dry, and it'll be ready for another round. These resemble the Scrub Daddy Damp Duster, which is usually sold out! Promising review: "I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" — DayDreamer Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six color packs). 25. A telescoping super-long duster so you can evict cobwebs and dust from tough-to-reach crevices without doing something lowkey dangerous, like climbing on a wobbly chair to dust the air vents. Not that I've ever done that... The microfiber dusting head is completely removable and machine-washable. Promising review:"This sucker is LOOOONG. It's also short when you need it to be. But its length is one of its greatest assets, being able to reach even those ceiling beams you couldn't reach before. Finally, reach the tops of picture frames that are hanging in awkwardly high places. Clean off the poles that extend the drop of the ceiling fans. Dust the corner speakers mounted at the ceiling. This is what I did in no time at all with this duster, and despite nearly two years of web buildup in some high places, I got the whole job done in just a few minutes. Seriously, you can wipe down all the webs that have been built — all without standing directly beneath the duster! The extra length also means no unexpected guests are going to drop down your shirt while you're evicting them. And I'm perfectly okay with that." — M. C. Payette Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (also available with extra attachments). 26. A gel toilet cleaning stamp to keep your porcelain throne looking and smelling clean between scrub sessions with approximately zero effort. Cleansing gel releases with every flush, leaving behind a fresh scent and preventing stain buildups. Each stamp lasts for around 12 days! Promising review:"I love these 'stamps.' They keep your toilet clean and make the entire bathroom smell fantastic, clean, and deodorized at all times. They are very easy to use; don't over-complicate the instructions. I did, thinking there had to be more to it than that. You just stick it on the inside of the toilet and it will stay in place and clean the toilet each time it is flushed. I love these!" — J. D. Robinson Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.34. 27. A pack of bedsheet suspenders because waking up every morning to a fitted sheet that refuses to stay put is not the right way to start the day. These adjustable bands are super easy to install and work to keep your sheets appropriately tucked no matter how much tossing and turning you get up to during the night. Ready to beat your best bed-making record? Amazon, Promising review:"These are definitely worth the price. My significant other and I apparently run marathons in our sleep, so the fitted sheet and mattress pad came off the bed without fail. We own a double pillow-top mattress, and they haven't stretched out while holding a fitted sheet, (that shrunk in the wash), plus two mattress pads. They hold them firmly to the bed with no slipping. No damage has been done to the sheets, either." — Michelle K Get a four-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 28. A set of microfiber cloths that's a multitasking powerhouse for all your cleaning needs that'll make sure none of your hard work goes to waste with a 100% lint- and streak-free finish. Microfiber Wholesale is a family-owned small biz that started in 1946. Since then, the brand has evolved into an e-commerce business that creates and distributes high-quality cleaning products. They're great for windows or any glassware, too! Promising review: "I couldn't get my windows clean using cleaning solution, newsprint, and a lot of elbow grease. There were always streaks and dirt left behind. Enter these things. One quick cleaning, and I do mean quick, and my windows are now cleaner than any windows I've ever cleaned. It's simply amazing. We were all standing around in utter shock and delight before running around trying the cloths on other stuff: the TV, the picture glass, etc. I know it sounds corny, but I couldn't wait to get up this morning because I woke up in the middle of the night excitedly thinking about trying it on the car today. They are truly, truly amazing." — Xena the Warrior Mama Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.98. 29. An absorbent faucet drip catcher if you'd rather skip the after-dinner ritual of mopping up the small lagoon that forms behind your sink every time you do dishes. Hustle & Sew / Etsy Hustle & Sew is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop with lots of fun and functional handmade goods like face masks, bags, and stasher scrunchies! Promising review:"This product is awesome! I have four kids who take care of the dishes after dinner each night and to say they are messy would be an understatement! This little water catcher has solved the puddle that used to surround my faucet at the end of each night. Thank you!!" — cadencewilliams2 Get it from Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and five colors). The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
