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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber Announces Seventh Studio Album ‘Swag' — His First in Over 4 Years
This is not a drill: A new Justin Bieber album is coming. On Thursday, Justin Bieber shared multiple videos and photos of billboards posted in various cities that reveal a track list and title for his upcoming seventh studio album: 'Swag.' One of the billboards, located in Times Square, featured the names of 20 songs, including 'Daisies,' 'Yukon,' '405,' 'Forgiveness,' and 'Walking Away.' (See the full track list below.) The billboard did not list any features on the album. More from Rolling Stone Justin Bieber Returns With New Album 'Swag' Deftones Announce First Album in Five Years, Drop New Song G Flip Will Channel 'Butch Springsteen' on Eighties-Inspired Album 'Dream Ride' The billboards — in cities including Reykjavik, Los Angeles, and New York City — came as The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the singer is dropping his seventh album on Friday after finishing the record in Iceland back in April. The outlet reports that Bieber hosted 'jam sessions' with artists such as Gunna, Cash Cobain, and Sexyy Redd while there. On his Instagram Stories on Thursday, Bieber shared HQ versions of the billboard images, including one where he faces the camera and his wife, Hailey Bieber, stands in the background holding their child in a diaper. Other photos show Bieber playing with his baby and posing for pictures with Hailey. She also shared photos of several billboards to her own Instagram Story, featuring the word 'Swag,' and black-and-white images of Bieber with a buzzcut. Along with the album news, Bieber also released his new fashion brand, SKYLRK, on Thursday. Swag will mark his seventh album ever and his first since 2021's Justice, which featured songs such as 'Peaches,' 'Hold On,' and 'Lonely.' He also dropped a six-song EP that year titled Freedom, serving as a gospel-inspired follow-up to Justice. Track List 1. 'All I Can Take'2. 'Daisies'3. 'Yukon'4. 'Go Baby'5. 'Things You Do'6. 'Butterflies'7. 'Way It Is'8. 'First Place'9. 'Soulful'10. 'Walking Away'11. 'Glory Voice Memo'12. 'Devotion'13. 'Dadz Love'14. 'Therapy Session'15. 'Sweet Spot'16. '405'17. 'Swag'18, 'Zuma House'19. 'Too Long'20. 'Forgiveness' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Daily Maverick
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
Lithium mine objectors run into R345,000 appeal fee ‘roadblock'
Every person has the right to appeal against municipal rezoning decisions that may have harmful impacts on the rights of other people. That's the theory, anyway. If you live in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, you'll need very deep pockets to appeal against a municipal rezoning decision, as several flabbergasted residents discovered late last year when they attempted to exercise their legal right to appeal against a municipal decision to legalise SA Lithium's new open-cast mine next to the Umzumbe River. In an email notification to numerous residents who raised a variety of concerns about the potentially negative impacts of the mine (see Part Two of this series), municipal official Thabo Ngcobo confirmed they could challenge the municipality's rezoning of five local farms from agriculture to mining. But, they would each need to cough up an appeal fee of R345,405. Chris Viljoen, representing the Bendigo Residents and Ratepayers Association, objected vehemently, noting that indigent rural folk living next to the mine could never raise that kind of money. Did the municipality see such people as 'just a rock in the road that can be kicked aside', he asked. Linda Cele, representing the Fairview Landowners' Association, was more restrained in his formal response, simply requesting the council to provide legal proof of the stipulated municipal appeal fees, along with the relevant calculation formulae. Ngcobo, describing himself as an intern based in the municipal manager's office, wrote back to the objectors on 11 December 2024, attaching a schedule of the municipality's latest tariff structures. According to Ngcobo, the fee was based on Section 57 of the Ray Nkonyeni by-laws and municipal tariffs, stipulating that the appeal fees for such objections were equivalent to the application fees paid by the developer, which were also based on the geometric area of the development (in this case R345 405). Having discussed the issue with his manager, however, Ngcobo suggested that objectors might want to think about clubbing together to submit a single consolidated appeal to save costs. 'Mockery of public participation' Retired geologist and Sea Park resident Paddy Norman (one of the more than 20 people or groups known to have lodged objections to the mine's rezoning plan) said he believed that Ray Nkonyeni's stance in disregarding the initial objections and then demanding such an exorbitant appeal fee made a mockery of public participation. 'It totally skews the whole process against the interests of interested and affected parties, many of whom are already at a disadvantage in trying to respond to very technical information in an approval process regulated by the Department of Mineral Resources, which has a clear conflict of interest.' Professor Michael Kidd, a senior academic and expert in water and environmental law at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, expressed surprise when asked to comment on the rezoning appeal fees set by Ray Nkonyeni Municipality. Kidd said he was not familiar with the factors the municipality used to set tariffs in this case, though it was possible that there was an assumption that most appeals would come from aggrieved developers rather than from interested or affected parties. Nevertheless, he noted that the Ray Nkonyeni appeal fee seemed to be 'way out of kilter' with rezoning appeal tariffs by other, larger municipalities. For example, the Ethekwini (Durban) Municipality's tariff in rezoning appeals is R5,561, while the Msunduzi (Pietermaritzburg) Municipality's appeal tariff is R6,296. (The City of Ekhuruleni also appears to make a clear distinction between applicants and objectors in its appeal tariff structures, specifying a tariff of just under R2,400 for the applicant and a much lower R476 tariff for objectors.) Ethekwini and Msunduzi both have flat tariffs not dependent on the geometric area of the application. Notably, Ethekwini also stipulates that there are no tariffs for appeals by state bodies and there is a provision for a 50% tariff reduction in rezoning matters for registered nonprofit organisations. While it was possible that the Ray Nkonyeni tariff demand in this case was based on an administrative error, Kidd said it was highly unlikely that ordinary members of the public would pay an appeal tariff of more than R345,000. As a result, this effectively prohibited them from exercising their right to appeal to a municipal tribunal, further prejudicing their ability to challenge the rezoning in any subsequent high court legal action. Significantly, Ray Nkonyeni planning officials have acknowledged that SA Lithium lodged the rezoning application after mining operations began at Umzumbe – but municipal spokesperson Nomusa Zulu has not responded to a list of Daily Maverick questions on appeal tariffs since 6 June. According to a rezoning approval document prepared by Ray Nkonyeni Municipality planning registrar Mfundo Dube dated 18 July 2024: 'The objectors raise many important and valid points, and they are all taken into consideration. It is also considered that the mine operators (SA Lithium) have [shown] a lack of faith (sic) by proceeding with their operations without any formal consent from authorities. The mining licence for the project is recent as it is dated 18 December 2023, whereas the mining activities have been ongoing before this date. The mine is also located adjacent to the traditional settlement area of KwaMadlala and this is concerning as there are blasting activities occurring on the mine. 'The location of the mine is not ideal due to the traditional settlements in close proximity, but the mine has entrenched itself into the local community by sub-contracting and employing people and companies from immediate surrounding areas. At this point, if the mine ceases operations, the socioeconomic consequences would be severe.' In fact, (as reported in Part Two of this series) some houses are less than 300m from the new mine, resulting in a situation where several families are required to evacuate their homes at times due to blasting operations. David and Goliath power dynamics Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, the former deputy minister of defence and of health, has raised concerns about whether the community should have to endure such 'David and Goliath' power dynamics for the next two decades. The former deputy minister – who was axed by former President Thabo Mbeki due to apparent clashes with Mbeki and former health minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang over national Aids policy, was born in Magog village and lived there until she married and entered national politics. Magog is immediately adjacent to the new SA Lithium mining pit. Despite leaving Magog several years ago, she remains in regular contact with friends and relatives who often spoke about their growing anxiety about the future due to the new lithium mine on their doorstep. Smaller-scale lithium mining had already begun before her mother, a local teacher, died in Magog in 2018. 'My mother was very anxious about what would happen because of the mining. She wanted to know where we would bury her – and this was at a time when miners had started digging in the neighbourhood.' In her view, the mining company has 'been very reckless and left it very late to look at the basic requirements of mining so close to people.' 'With lithium in such high demand, our government could be doing more to help and protect the people and the environment and to ensure protection of our resources and heritage. My heart bleeds to see a place I love, a place where I was born, where my mother, her parents and grandparents are buried, and where I hoped to be buried one day, disappear so fast. The Magog of my childhood has gone,' she said. DM
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira makes it to big screens with his biopic in works at 405 films
Charles Oliveira. Photo via Getty Images A delight for MMA fans, especially those of the former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira , is on the line as 'O Faixa-Preta' famed director Eduardo Ferra and 405 films have acquired the rights to the fighter's biopic and are in the process of developing it. The ambitious project will showcase the life of the fighter and his journey from a rather neglected childhood to the UFC championship. 'O Faixa-Preta' famed director Eduardo Ferra to lead the project, will focus on the journey from childhood to championship status Nicknamed "Do Bronx," Charles Oliveira had a rather troubled early life owing to certain medical issues. Almost life-threatening, these issues led his doctors to recommend a total no-sport life for the former champion. However, the fighter, regardless, broke these barriers to emerge from the Vicente de Carvalho impoverished neighborhood in Guarujá, São Paulo, dominated the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and went on to become the lightweight world champion in 2021. With a Pro-MMA record of 35-10-0, Oliveira has defeated some of the biggest names in the competition like Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. Oliveira's biopic will focus on this very journey, which has been an inspiration for many. In a recent press release, Do Bronx acknowledged the initiative taken by Eduardo Ferro and his team in 405 films and stated, 'From the favelas of Guarujá to the bright lights of the Octagon, this has always been about heart, faith, and never giving up. Eduardo and 405 Films are the right team to bring the story to life.' Adding to the statement, Ferro further stated, 'Charles' story will be more than a movie — like his whole life, this will be a message to every kid out there who feels like the world forgot them: your time is coming. 'The champion has a name' — and now the world will know how it happened.' While the pre-production has already begun, the title of the film is yet to be announced. Eduardo Ferro is known for his work 'O Faixa-Preta', which also focuses on the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A hit in Latin America, fans can rather have a high expectation from the upcoming biopic on Oliveira. The film will mostly be shot in Las Vegas and Brazil. Also read: 'Another three fights' - Coach Javier Mendez makes shocking revelation on Islam Makhachev's retirement plans ahead of welterweight title bout Amidst all these, Oliveira is also preparing for his upcoming bout against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. While Topuria aims at earning the two-weight championship status, Oliveira aims at earning back his lost belt.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Life insurance industry's new business premiums up 13% in May 2025
The life insurance industry recorded nearly 13% year-on-year rise in new business premiums (NBP) in May 2025 to Rs 30,463 crore, up from Rs27,034 crore a year earlier, according to data released by the Life Insurance Council . The month saw a 10.4% fall in the number of life insurance policies sold by the companies as the industry continued to navigate the new surrender value guidelines that kicked in October last year. The growth was primarily driven by the private sector insurer, which reported a 16.6% increase in NBP to Rs12,058 crore. State-run Life Insurance Corporation ( LIC ) posted 10.3% increase to Rs18,405 crore, the data showed. Among listed private players, HDFC Life reported a 33% jump in premiums to Rs3,022 crore, while SBI Life 's total premiums grew over 25% to Rs2,950 crore. ICICI Prudential Life reported a near 7% growth to Rs1,407 crore. 'Typically, the first quarter is a weak season for the life insurance segment as it immediately comes after the fiscal end, where most retail customers rush to buy policies. In May, the YoY growth has come down compared to 15.1% in the same month a year ago mainly because of the impact of revised surrender value guidelines,' said Saurabh Bhalerao Associate Director – BFSI Research, CARE Ratings . In May, the overall industry growth was led by group business, whereas individual business reported a muted number. The growth was led by group single premium, which grew 13% YoY to Rs18,068 crore. The month also saw a fall in volume of policies sold. The fall in the individual non-single segment, which is the regular premium paid by retail customers, was at over 10% with LIC and private life insurers reporting a fall of 14% and 2%, respectively. However, despite the fall in volume in individual non-single premium segments, private insurers reported a premium growth, indicating that they have moved to higher value policies amid changes in surrender value regulations, Bhalerao said. The Life Insurance Council data shows that LIC's individual non-single premium income fell to Rs2,060 crore in May compared to 2,236 crore in the same month a year ago. Meanwhile, the premium income in the same segment for private life insurers stood at 5,025 crore compared to Rs4,681 crore a year ago. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Ryan Yarbrough adds to surprising Yankees emergence by conquering mighty Dodgers
Access the Yankees beat like never before Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now LOS ANGELES — Maybe the Yankees finally found the key to beating LA: a junk-balling journeyman throwing at speeds below what they drive on the 405. And maybe, just maybe, Ryan Yarbrough, the former Dodger, had a little bit of needed inside info. Advertisement That's just a guess, of course. But how else to explain his six marvelous innings of one-run baseball after the Dodgers destroyed Yankees pitching — including Cy Young candidate Max Fried — all weekend? The lefty Yarbrough, who's been nothing short of a revelation in pinstripes, continued his surprising recent mastery in shutting down his old team, one of the best in baseball and, more to the point, the Yankees' recent nemesis. Yarbrough threw almost every pitch in the 60s, 70s and 80s and still managed to dominate the high-powered Dodgers, thanks to unusual angles and varying velocities, in the Yankees' necessary 7-3 victory before a sold-out Dodger Stadium.
