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Time Out
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best rooftop bars in Singapore
What is it? A new rooftop bar on Esplanade Mall's iconic rooftop, occupying a 5,000 sqft space. Why we love it: The first thing you'll notice at Baia is the view of Marina Bay – plus points if you opt for a seat by the patio. The bar is named after the ancient holiday resort city frequented by the Roman aristocracy, so expect no less than an atmosphere of reverie and celebration, amped up with DJ performances every few days. Baia enlists the help of Proof & Co, the consultancy behind successful venues like 28 HongKong Street, to craft its tipples. Try everything from the Campari-based Strombolian to indulgent blends of aged cognac, espresso and vanilla choco. Time Out tip: The perfect sundowner comes in the form of a tropical punch bowl to share with friends. Try the Oasis Punch with St. Germain and Prosecco.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gators' Bennett Andersen Goes Viral After Flirty Interview Moment
March Madness has delivered plenty of buzzer-beaters and bracket busters, but Florida Gators guard Bennett Andersen is going viral for something a little more unexpected. Bennett Andersen's wide-eyed interview with ESPN Gainesville's Talia Baia is gaining traction on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Florida Gators' Bennett Andersen Goes Viral For Flirty Interview With Female Reporter Following Florida's impressive 87-71 Sweet 16 win over Maryland on Thursday at Chase Center, Baia entered the Gators locker room to interview Andersen. While she congratulated him for sinking a key two-pointer and helping the team advance to the Elite Eight, it wasn't his stats that got fans talking, it was the way he looked at her. Advertisement As the freshman guard answered Baia's questions, social media quickly lit up with reactions to Andersen's expression, with fans convinced he'd just experienced love at first sight. 'He Found His Soul Mate': Fans Can't Get Enough of Bennett Andersen's Flirty Interview Moment 'I think a young man fell in love,' one X user wrote. 'Bros better than me, I would've folded,' someone else chimed in. 'That man is in love lol,' a third added, while another fan declared, 'My man found his soul mate.' 'He was looking at her like she was the moon and stars,' someone else said. For those unaware, Baia serves as a sports reporter for ESPN Gainesville. With over 16,000 followers on Instagram and another 9,000 on X, she's built a notable presence on social media. Baia is a well-recognized figure in Florida's sports media scene, frequently delivering coverage from the sidelines and inside locker rooms during games. Advertisement As for Anderson, he recently spoke about how experiencing UF's program as both a manager and a player has given him unique perspectives on what it's like to be part of a high-level team. "I didn't realize going into a player I would learn so much different stuff and see it a different way, but I feel like I have," Andersen said. "Just getting to be in the locker room in practice and hearing guys thoughts on how practice went, and different things going on I think has taught me a ton.' Gators Win On The Court, Andersen Wins Online Though Andersen's playing time was limited in Saturday's Elite Eight matchup against Texas Tech, his team managed to keep the dream alive. Led by a sensational 30-point performance from Walter Clayton Jr., the Gators secured an 84-79 victory to punch their ticket to the Final Four. Advertisement Thomas Haugh and Alijah Martin also stepped up, scoring 20 and 10 points respectively to help Florida advance. While Andersen may not have contributed on the court that night, his presence certainly made waves off it, thanks to the now-viral postgame moment with Baia. Houston Crushes Tennessee To Punch Final Four Ticket: 69–50 Statement Win Top-seeded Houston made a commanding statement on their road to the Final Four, dismantling No. 2 Tennessee in a 69-50 Elite Eight victory that left little doubt about their championship aspirations. The Cougars came out swinging at the Chase Center, establishing a stifling defensive presence that smothered the Volunteers early. Houston raced to a commanding lead in the first half, holding Tennessee to just 15 points and heading into the break up by 19. Despite a more competitive second half from Tennessee, the damage had already been done. Advertisement L.J. Cryer was the standout for Houston, leading all scorers with 17 points. He added seven rebounds and four assists, continuing his strong tournament run with another efficient and composed performance. Now, Houston sets its sights on a tantalizing Final Four showdown with Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils. With the Cougars firing on all cylinders, confidence will be high as they prepare to face their toughest test yet. Florida Heads To Final Four And Fans Are Hoping For More Bennett Andersen Magic In regard to Florida, they will return to the court next Saturday for their Final Four matchup, with their opponent yet to be determined. As for Andersen, fans will be watching closely, not just for his game, but perhaps to see if there's a part two to his unforgettable interview moment.
Fox News
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Florida's Bennett Anderson sparks viral moment after flirty March Madness interview with ESPN student reporter
Florida will join its fellow No. 1 seeds later this week in the Final Four. The Gators defeated Texas Tech this past Saturday to advance to the semifinals. But before that, they needed to make it past Maryland in the Sweet 16. UF took care of business against the Terrapins, but a walk-on's postgame interview made headlines. Bennett Anderson, who also had a stint as the Gators team manager, doesn't typically draw much attention from members of the media. He has seen a limited amount of playing time and has scored a total of four points this season. But he appeared to enjoy the opportunity to have a camera focus on him and was particularly fond of the person who conducted the interview. ESPN Gainesville student reporter Talia Baia asked Anderson a few questions, including one about him making just his second basket of the season. "Hopefully these guys take care of business so I can play again, hopefully I can get another bucket," Anderson told Baia. Anderson's lone basket in the game happened after he grabbed an offensive rebound in the final minute of the Sweet 16 game. He then drove to the hoop and made a layup. A video of the interview posted to Baia's social media account drew more than 7 million views as of Monday morning. Some social media users suggested that the Florida basketball player was enamored with the student reporter. "That man is in love lol," on X user wrote. Anderson did not take the court during Florida's victory over Texas Tech in the Elite Eight. Florida will take on SEC foe Auburn in the Final Four on Saturday in San Antonio. The game will mark the Gators' sixth Final Four appearance in program history. Houston will meet Duke later on Saturday in the other semifinal game. The winners of both of those games will advance to the national championship game at the Alamodome. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
