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The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Take me back to the '70s: why nostalgia holidays are on the rise
1. Ovolo South Yarra, Vic: Whether you sleep in a Go Go Room or Rockstar Suite, ( Boogie ) nights spent at Ovolo South Yarra provide a trip back to a time of mini skirts and moon landings. Award-winning designer Luchetti Krelle conjured the groovy interiors, which are liberally lavished with pop art and primal hues. 2. Tangerine Dream, SA: Tucked into bushland just outside Deep Creek National Park on the Fleurieu Peninsula, this humble shack has an unmistakable '70s soul. Pop on a record, sink into the corduroy lounge chair, and ditch devices to bond over vintage board games or around the firepit. 3. Hillcrest Merimbula, NSW: It wasn't just the '70s construction bones that were retained during the renovation of this NSW South Coast motel. The free-wheeling spirit of the place remains in the drive-up brick building and the reinstated tennis court, even with the addition of every mod con you could wish for. 4. Casita Motel, NSW: Another NSW South Coast time traveller reborn, the recently opened Casita motel sings to a '70s song sheet with its painted brick walls, striped window awnings and retro signage. Even the outdoor shower - with its bold maroon arch painted on old-school block-work - screams vintage surf shack in the best possible way. 5. The EVE Hotel Sydney, NSW: A bold new arrival on the edge of Sydney's CBD, The EVE mixes '70s disco flair with modern polish. Expect velvet lounges, terrazzo floors and mood lighting that nods to Studio 54 - all set against a palette of bottle green and burgundy. Outside, the pool area with its matching loungers and sun shades could have been plucked from the pages of a Slim Aarons book. 6. The Shores Miami, Qld: While the revamp of this '70s motel was dictated by a vision more Melrose Place than Simon and Garfunkel, the original pool remains and so does the spirit of a simpler Gold Coast. Led by serial motel makeover designer Jason Grant (also responsible for Chalet Motel, Brunswick Heads and the Blue Water Motel, Kingscliff, both in NSW), the retro-inspired stay opened for a new generation of guests in January. 7. '70s Glam Studio at The Star Sydney, NSW: Neon signage, a circular love bed, a sparkling disco ball and your own private karaoke lounge await in this extravagant themed suite at The Star. Go full method actor with this one.
Glasgow Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
50 Cent Tottenham Hotspur: Times, support acts, set list
The two artists and special guest A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie are heading to the London stadium as part of 50 Cent's 'The Legacy Tour'. 50 Cent is best known for hits 'In da Club' and 'Candy Shop', while Mary J. Blige has songs including 'Family Affair' and 'Mr. Wrong'. If you were able to get tickets to see 50 Cent, we have all you need to know from timings, setlist, bag policy, support acts and more. When is 50 Cent in London? 50 Cent will be performing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for one night only on Thursday, July 3. What time do the doors open for 50 Cent at Tottenham Hotspur? If you have tickets to see the artist, you can head down to the stadium at 4.30pm when the doors open. Who are the support acts for 50 Cent? 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige will be joined by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie as support. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is best known for the songs 'Drowning' and 'Look Back at It'. What are the set times for 50 Cent in London? Set times have not yet been officially confirmed; however, it's expected that 50 Cent will take to the stage between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Recommended Reading The show is likely to end by 10:30pm. What is the bag policy for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium? Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has a restricted bag policy and requires all bags to be less than A4 in size (21cm long x 30cm high).
Irish Examiner
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Author interview: ‘I don't really think too much about writing when I'm doing my day job'
Wendy Erskine is talking to me on Zoom from the kitchen in her home in Belfast. 'I've positioned this so you can't see the devastation,' she laughs. The author, who has a full-time job as a secondary school teacher, is musing on the reality of balancing writing with all her other responsibilities: 'You have other priorities and you do what you can. So many people all have other things going on. 'If you've got a full-time job but you also have to act as a carer for somebody, how is that much different than me trying to write a novel? 'People elevate these things as though they're a big deal but so many people have got stuff that they have to deal with.' Such empathy, deployed with incisive intelligence and wit, underscores all of Erskine's work — from her acclaimed short story collections Sweet Home and Dance Move, to her recently published debut novel, The Benefactors, which has been attracting deserved rave reviews. That her energies are not all directed into writing has also been very much to her benefit. She began publishing fiction in her 40s and her talent was swiftly recognised. As a writer, and one senses as a person, Erskine is very much grounded in the everyday and the many little epiphanies it can deliver to someone who is curious and interested in human nature. In The Benefactors, a cast of memorable characters coalesce when teenager Misty Johnson, from a hardscrabble background, is sexually assaulted by three boys with a more privileged upbringing. When she goes to the police, their mothers and stepmother — Miriam, Bronagh, and Frankie — pool resources to protect the boys. Big themes intersect throughout the book — misogyny, class, sex, power, parenthood — but for Erskine, it all starts with character. 'It wasn't that I started with a list of topics, ingredients that I wanted to include,' she says. 'For me, it has to be driven by the characters, and the preoccupations of the novel have to arise in a reasonably organic way, from the presentation of the characters.' Erskine was also interested in exploring the possibilities of writing in a different form. 'I did not want to write a long short story,' she says. I wanted to write something that would be able to encompass all sorts of different preoccupations and ideas. In The Benefactors, Misty is raised by her mother's ex-partner Boogie, a cab driver who, although not her natural father and still only in his 20s, steps up to the plate. The reader very much roots for Boogie, who seems to have the nearest thing to a moral compass in the book. He has been raised by his grandmother, Nan D, the definition of a tough old bird with a brilliant line in dry sarcasm. Erskine's characters are so authentically drawn that one could be forgiven for thinking that they are based on real people, a notion that Erskine is at pains to dispel. 'I've always felt that I want to live in the real world and not alienate people — it's my job as a writer to invent things' she says. 'I don't really know anybody that is like any of those particular characters. But it's got to start somewhere — it might well be just the way somebody walks in the street that I'll pay attention to. 'Or it could be something about the way somebody says — or doesn't say — thank you in a shop. 'It's normally quite small things that end up building up a character.' For example, with Boogie, I just happened to come across a video on YouTube of this guy with his kids doing that Mentos exploding in the Coke thing. 'I just remember thinking there was just such fun and joy in having a laugh with your kids, that started him off for me.' Misogyny is woven throughout the book and it was a topic that Erskine wanted to explore from a less obvious viewpoint. Rather than being sleazy or predatory, Misty's adventures in the world of fan-cam content are imbued with an almost touching naivete. The character of Frankie is groomed as a teenager in care, later acquiring one form of power when she marries a wealthy businessman. 'There's no point in me writing something to say 'sexually assaulting people is wrong'. People don't need to be told it's wrong. I was trying to look at this in terms of different types of experiences,' she says. 'Some of the misogyny is overt, some of it is implicit; some of it is class-based as well. 'Frankie ends up with this rich man and there are these conversations about maximising your assets. So I was looking at how the language of finance is then applied to women's bodies.' Frankie identifies with Misty but she can't afford to indulge that. The Benefactors might deal with weighty topics — one of the first-person vignettes that are scattered throughout the book delivers a seriously short and sharp shock — but like much of Erskine's work, it is also shot through with humour. She recognises that it can be a delicate balancing act. 'We can find things funny, and find things desperately sad and upsetting, and the idea that these things can't co-exist isn't realistic,' she says. 'But it also depends on a reader being attuned to that. And I think that's a very unpredictable thing.' Erskine also captures the world of a teenager very well, perhaps unsurprisingly as someone with plenty of experience in that area, as both a mother and teacher. However, she says her teaching has a limited influence on her writing. 'I don't think I've ever had one conversation with students about my books,' she says. 'But it is an interesting one, because the nature of teaching is that you are listening to a lot of people a lot of the time. 'It was the writer Neil Hegarty who pointed out to me that my job is very polyphonic. So there's that dimension. 'But the nature of what I do is very much about making sure that pupils feel confident writing about literary texts and it is very much pupil-centred. 'I don't really think too much about writing when I'm actually doing my day job. It's very, very distinct.' Even though she is working on another novel — 'I need to get a bit further to decide if I actually like it enough' — she has not abandoned the short story. She does not have any truck with those who believe you haven't really made it as an author until you write a novel. She says: 'People's attitudes sometimes, it's like it's just rookie prep, you do the short stories as a bit of throat-clearing before you start on the main event of the novel, which is absolutely not to have enough respect for the form itself and what it can do.' Erskine is now looking forward to returning to the West Cork Literary Festival next month: 'I was there before a few years ago and I did a creative writing workshop, it was wonderful. I just love Cork, I would move there.' As for how she feels about discussing her work, she is refreshingly honest: 'I wrote the book so people could read the book, so sometimes it seems a little strange to be talking about it because it can seem reductive. 'But mostly, I really like talking about it, I mean, you should be grateful that anybody is interested.' Going on the evidence so far, I don't think she needs to worry. Wendy Erskine will be at the Marino Church, Bantry, at 2.30pm on July 18, alongside Lisa Harding as part of the West Cork Literary Festival Read More Summer books catch-up: 20 of the best novels so far in 2025
Black America Web
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Top Big Boogie Music Videos You Need to See Right Now
Top Big Boogie Music Videos You Need to See Right Now If there's one artist who knows how to bring raw energy, street emotion, and viral charisma into one package, it's Big Boogie. The Memphis-bred rapper has built a loyal fanbase off his infectious sound and high-octane visuals. Whether he's dancing, storytelling, or putting the South on his back, Boogie turns every video into a moment. Here are 5 must-watch Big Boogie music videos that show exactly why he's one of the most entertaining voices in the game right now: RELATED: Summer Jam 2025: Glorilla, Bossman Dlow, Jacquees, Skilla Baby, Queen Key, & Big Boogie Top Big Boogie Music Videos You Need to See Right Now was originally published on 1. 'Pop Out' Boogie flexes his signature energy in 'Pop Out', a visual that captures his larger-than-life presence. Surrounded by his people, stacks of cash, and nonstop motion, this video is pure turn-up. Whether he's rapping from the car or leading a block full of dancers, this is Big Boogie in his most natural element — outside, loud, and leading the vibe. 2. 'Mental Healing' A different side of Boogie shows up in 'Mental Healing.' Here, the flashy rapper opens up emotionally, letting fans in on the pain behind the persona. Set against dark visuals and introspective scenes, the video proves that Boogie's not just about hype — he's got depth, too. It's a rare moment of vulnerability from one of Memphis's toughest voices. 3. 'BOP' If you know Big Boogie, you know he's gonna dance — and 'BOP' is a full-on motion clinic. The choreography, the energy, and the crowd all go crazy in this one. It's part music video, part party, part exercise routine — and it's all Boogie. This is the one you throw on if you need motivation or want to see Memphis culture in action. 4. 'Home Girl' Big Boogie gets melodic and playful in 'Home Girl.' The visuals match the vibe perfectly — colorful, flirtatious, and full of personality. It's Boogie being Boogie, blending street talk with Southern charm. If you need a summer anthem with bounce, this one's a staple. 5. 'Twelve Four' This one's a fan favorite — and for good reason. From the beat to the bars, Boogie snaps on 'Twelve Four,' and the visuals feel like a real-time diary entry. The video moves between the streets and the stage, reminding us that Big Boogie's not just rapping for views — he's living everything he talks about.
Scotsman
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Edinburgh Cup Raceday is weekend tonic for Musselburgh racing fans
Musselburgh Racecourse is preparing for one of its most competitive race days of the summer season - The Edinburgh Cup in partnership with Edinburgh Gin - on Saturday 7 June. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A thrilling day of top-class horse racing, live entertainment, and premium hospitality is on the cards at the seven-race meeting with prize money of almost £160,000 on offer. The feature race, the £50,000 Edinburgh Cup, run over 1 mile 1 furlong, is complemented by the equally prestigious £50,000 Edinburgh Gin British EBF Queen of Scots Stakes, which showcases the finest fillies and mares over seven furlongs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Queen of Scots event - a Class 1 Listed race - has become a key stepping stone for horses targeting Royal Ascot and the major summer festivals during the flat racing season and this year's renewal is expected to attract another stellar field. Action packed and glamorous - The Edinburgh Cup is staged this weekend at Musselburgh Racecourse. Musselburgh Racecourse director, Bill Farnsworth, said: "The Edinburgh Cup has established itself as one of the standout fixtures in Scotland's racing calendar, consistently attracting high-quality fields from leading trainers across the UK, and this year promises to deliver the same exceptional standard of racing that has made this meeting so popular with both racing enthusiasts and social racegoers alike." For racing fans keen to keep up with the action at the Betfred Derby, screens around the course will show the world's greatest Flat race live from Epsom Downs. Away from the track, Musselburgh's Main Stage will feature live music entertainment, building up to the legendary After Racing Party hosted by Forth One's popular Boogie in the Morning, which is open to all racegoers after the final race. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Best dressed racegoer of the day could win a £500 clothing voucher and four Pimm's Enclosure tickets to Musselburgh's sell-out Ladies Day on 8 August, courtesy of Slater Menswear, who are the official Men's Fashion Partner to The Edinburgh Cup Raceday. Fashion is to the fore and the best dressed racegoer at Musselburgh's Edinburgh Cup meeting will win a £500 Slater Menswear voucher plus tickets to Ladies Day in August. Open to both ladies and gents, other prizes include £250 and £150 Slater gift vouchers and admission tickets to the popular Oktoberfest Raceday or Friday Night at the Races events. Head to the Style Standout fashion wall by the Main Stage to enter and the winner will be announced before the final race by radio presenter Boogie. Food enthusiasts can indulge in offerings from Scotland's finest street food vendors, with options carefully selected to cater to all dietary requirements and The Edinburgh Gin Botanical Bar will serve refreshing, botanical-inspired cocktails, perfectly complementing the summer racing atmosphere. "We've created an event that appeals to everyone - from serious racing fans who appreciate the quality of our racing, to groups of friends looking for a fantastic day out," added Farnsworth. 'The combination of top-class sport, excellent food and drink, live entertainment, and our beautiful Links setting makes for an unbeatable experience." Gates open at 11.15am, and the first and last races are scheduled for 1.20pm and 4.55pm, respectively. Tickets and hospitality packages are available through the Musselburgh Racecourse website.
