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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Lewis Hamilton's rumored girlfriend Raye? Her presence at British Grand Prix fuels speculation
Lewis Hamilton and rumored girlfriend Raye (Image credit: Instagram) Lewis Hamilton once again missed out on the podium, finishing fourth at his recent home race, the British Grand Prix. However, someone special was there to lift his spirits in the Ferrari garage — none other than singer Raye. She also performed at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit ahead of the race, leaving Hamilton visibly impressed. Here's everything you need to know about the new WAG in F1 circles. Who is Raye? Raye's real name is Rachel Keen. She hails from London and is a Briton like Hamilton. Besides singing, she co-writes songs for other popular singers as well. She released her debut album My 21st Century Blues in 2023 and shot to fame with another, called Escapism. This year, she had three nominations at the Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. Raye and Lewis Hamilton's work relationship Raye, 27, contributed a song to Lewis Hamilton's production venture, F1, which starred Brad Pitt and premiered in theatres this June. She also attended the film's red-carpet premiere. Raye created the song Grandma Calls the Boys Bad News for a pub scene in F1. Introducing it ahead of the film's release, she wrote in one of her Instagram posts, 'There's a song I wrote for the pub scene in the @f1 movie. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola I also made this song with @iammarkronson. It's a cute, soulful vibe. It's called Grandma Calls the Boy Bad News. It sounds great in a car for some reason & it's out on Friday. Also dyed my hair brown and I really love it. I hope you have a beautiful day today. Lots of love, Raye.' She shared the message alongside photos of herself in a beautiful dress, serving herself a drink. Raye performed at the British Grand Prix Raye was spotted visiting Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari garage during the British Grand Prix held earlier this month. According to Hamilton was seen watching her performance on the Grand Prix stage from his garage. He even recorded her on his phone, despite having to prepare for the qualifying session. 'She was the first concert I've been to at Silverstone, actually. So it was great to see her, wasn't it? It's so great that acts can come here now. When I was watching last night, I thought it's incredible to perform here — the crowd was great,' he said, showering her with praise. Also Read: Lewis Hamilton's fashion move draws praise and criticism: 'This man is a branding machine' Lewis Hamilton's F1 season Lewis Hamilton is still chasing his first Grand Prix podium finish with Ferrari this season. He currently stands sixth in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship with 103 points. Off the track, Hamilton is active in several business ventures. Most recently, he unveiled his new menswear line in collaboration with Dior. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Scoop
6 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Escape Room Company On The Hibiscus Coast Becomes First To Be Branded 'New Zealand Made'
Escapism is proud to be the first escape room company on the Hibiscus Coast to carry the official 'New Zealand Made' mark. Every escape room experience at Escapism is designed and built entirely in-house - making it one of the very few companies in the industry to craft the full experience end to end right here in Aotearoa. By choosing to design locally rather than outsourcing game design and construction, Escapism ensures that every idea is original, every storyline is fresh, and the entire experience is truly unique. These are rooms you won't find anywhere else in the world. This dedication to thoughtful design has earned Escapism glowing feedback, with more than 600 five-star Google reviews in its first year of operation. With performance metrics now pointing to Escapism as one of the top escape room providers in the country, the team is thrilled to carry the NZ Made mark. With the Buy New Zealand Made campaign ( now open to service providers as well as physical products, Escapism saw a great opportunity to highlight its local uniqueness and join a growing network of Kiwi-made excellence. Buy New Zealand Made is the country's longest-running buy-local campaign, with a 36-year legacy of helping promote homegrown businesses. While Escapism is still a young company, it shares the same commitment to supporting local enterprise - not just by joining the NZ Made programme, but also by actively promoting other local hospitality and tourism businesses in the community. This includes partnerships with fellow operators on the Hibiscus Coast and the creation of a local tourism hub at designed to encourage Aucklanders and visitors alike to discover what the region has to offer.
Metro
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sir Lewis Hamilton sparks romance rumours with award-winning singer at F1
Sir Lewis Hamilton hailed singer Raye after her show-stopping performance at the F1 British Grand Prix after rumours of a romance swirled between the pair. The chart-topping singer, 27, closed the show at Silverstone with an unforgettable performance, playing a catalogue of hits such as Prada and Escapism. Speaking to the crowd on the main stage at Silverstone after her performance, Lewis, 40, had nothing but kind words for the award-winning star, saying: 'Raye is the first concert I've been to after a race and she was great. 'She was the first concert I've been to at Silverstone actually so it was great to see her wasn't it. 'It's so great that acts can come here now. When I was watching last night I was like it's incredible to perform here the crowd were great.' A source added to MailOnline that Lewis was 'loving' Raye's performance, adding: 'I saw Lewis at the side of the stage last night and he was loving Raye, I was shocked to see him there with qualifying coming up but he staying for the whole set and really showed his support to her.' Earlier in the week Lewis marked the grand opening of a racing-inspired pop-up event with Ferrari to celebrate the second year of partnership between Scuderia Ferrari HP and Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%. At the star-studded event, hosted by presenter Nick Grimshaw, Lewis opened up on his F1 diet, revealing his favourite restaurant as popular chain Dishoom. 'I love spicy food. Indian is my favourite. I had a Dishoom the other day,' he added, before revealing it'll also be his post-race meal on Sunday. Sir Lewis also remarked on the culture shock he experienced having switched from driving for McLaren and Mercedes, to now spending most of his time in Italy with Ferrari. 'The Brits loved curry, my British team they would always have a curry so like on Sunday morning when they'd come into the race they'd literally stink, they all smelled of curry in the morning, garlic was just in our engineering room all the time,' he said. 'They weren't passionate about food otherwise. Italians? Oh my God. There's literally a scheduled time in the day, lunch they can never, ever miss. More Trending 'Sometimes I go into the garage to talk to my mechanics, I'm like, where is everyone? They're at lunch. 'I think they're the only team that does that!' Metro has contacted representatives for Sir Lewis Hamilton and Raye. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Is the British Grand Prix on Channel 4? F1 start time, how to watch race and weather forecast MORE: Lewis Hamilton reacts to breaking unwanted F1 record ahead of British Grand Prix MORE: British Grand Prix 2025: Qualifying and race UK start times, how to watch and weather forecast
Scoop
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
New Diwali Extravaganza To Light Up Orewa In 2025 – Fundraising For Harbour Hospice Continues
Press Release – Escapism 'Were confident that the Diwali Extravaganza will be every bit as successful as the Greek Extravaganzas, and we can't wait to bring the community together again for such a meaningful cause,' says Extravaganza fundraiser, local Rotarian, Theo … After seven successful years of organising the beloved Greek Extravaganza fundraiser, local Rotarian, Theo Simeonidis is returning to the spotlight with a brand-new community celebration: Diwali Extravaganza 2025. Set to take place on Saturday, 18 October 2025 at the Orewa Arts & Events Centre, this vibrant event will continue a proud legacy of raising vital funds for Harbour Hospice. From 2017 to 2023, Theo led the annual Greek Extravaganza under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Orewa-Millwater, raising a remarkable $140,000 for Harbour Hospice with the support of local businesses and the wider Hibiscus Coast community. However, after the 2023 Extravaganza, Theo brought down the curtain on this very successful event, simply because he needed the opportunity to re-charge his batteries and to spend a bit more leisure time with his family, as well as continuing to run his own insurance advice business! Theo said, 'rust never sleeps', and so, after 18 months, I really couldn't put aside the idea of launching a new event – Diwali Extravaganza 2025. I have teamed up with Geetanjali Vashisth, a local resident of our Hibiscus Coast community, to jointly develop and host this event. To be held in Orewa on Saturday, 18 October 2025, the Diwali Extravaganza will continue the legacy proudly created by the former Greek Extravaganza, to raise funds for Harbour Hospice. The event promises a celebration of Indian culture, colour, and cuisine. It will be a lively and inclusive evening filled with entertainment, flavour, and purpose, building on the strong foundations of past fundraising efforts. Tickets go on sale from 30 July 2025 via Tickets are $90 each or $850 for a table of 10. Those keen to attend are encouraged to register their early interest in table bookings or businesses interested in donating cash or prizes, can contact Theo by emailing theo@ 'We're confident that the Diwali Extravaganza will be every bit as successful as the Greek Extravaganzas, and we can't wait to bring the community together again for such a meaningful cause,' says Theo. Mark your calendar: Saturday, 18 October 2025. Orewa. Diwali. Hospice. Don't miss it.
Scoop
25-06-2025
- Scoop
Behind The Locked Door – Building Entertaining Escapes In Whangaparāoa
Locally owned escape room business brings handcrafted, story-driven experiences to the Hibiscus Coast What do a magical gnome's house, a zombie apocalypse and a royal heist have in common? You'll find them all behind closed doors at Escapism Escape Room Experiences, a locally owned escape room business that has been reshaping entertainment on the Hibiscus Coast since opening in August 2024. With over 500 five-star reviews in its first year and a growing base of returning locals, Escapism has fast become a creative favourite among families, friends and thrill-seekers looking for something a little different. Every experience is designed and built in-house by owners David and Danni Dennis, with a strong focus on immersive storytelling, handcrafted props and clever, story-driven puzzles. 'There are no mass-produced puzzles, no copy-paste game formats. Every experience is built in-house, with careful attention to detail, with an emphasis on immersive storytelling, handcrafted props and clever, story-driven puzzles,' says David. 'We wanted to create spaces that take you away from the regular world, to escape. Building escape rooms was an accessible way of doing that, in a relatively small physical space we can take you to another time, another world. The story and the puzzles help anchor you there, focused while the time limit helps keep it exciting,' he adds. From IT to Imagination David began building his first room several years ago, but plans were put on hold by the uncertainty of COVID. During that time, he returned to work in IT, while he and Danni focused on raising their young family. With support from family and a fitting venue in Stanmore Bay, their vision for Escapism became reality. 'We put a lot of ourselves into it,' says Danni. 'This isn't just about running a business – it's about creating something that brings joy and gives people an experience they can really remember.' The couple found the perfect location in the middle of Whangaparāoa's "Op-shop Hub" on Karepiro Drive. David often visits the local secondhand shops for props and inspiration, or even just to take a break from the intensity of escape room building. 'We found a place with a big concrete walled storage area, and Danni and I had the exact same thought - this would be perfect for a post-apocalyptic theme!' says David. That storage room later became their very first offering, Zombie Bite – a survival game where players must find their lost friend Scott and the vaccines he was looking for... before it's too late and they all become zombies. A Carefully Crafted Experience David crafts each room with care and consideration for every detail, aiming to make each one as effective and enjoyable as possible. That commitment to quality is especially evident in Gnome's Adventure, where players explore a charming – or creepy, depending on the chosen version – fantasy world, complete with working lanterns, a crackling fireplace and hidden doorways. The customer experience goes beyond the room itself. Every booking is intentionally spaced out to allow time for personal interaction, from the welcome at the door to the final debrief – a choice that prioritises quality over quantity. Accessibility and Community Escapism also takes accessibility seriously. One of the rooms is fully wheelchair accessible, and staff are trained through a partnership with The Hāpai Foundation to support guests with diverse needs. The business offers early bird pricing, free parking and encourages customers to get in touch in advance to discuss any specific requirements. That community-first mindset has made Escapism popular not just with locals but also with visitors from across Auckland – some travelling more than an hour to experience the rooms. As more rooms open and overall capacity increases, Escapism will also begin focusing more on team-building events. Always Evolving Part of Escapism's success comes from its commitment to continuous improvement. David and Danni regularly observe how players interact with each room and refine the experience accordingly. 'We try our best to make each new game a great one, however, you never really know how things will play out, until you get a real team in there. So as people we are open to feedback and improvements,' says David. 'The goal is to just keep improving. Almost a year later and Zombie Bite continues to get an occasional adjustment.' With more rooms already in development, Escapism is expanding its offerings with plans for new storylines, unexpected mechanics and experiences that push the boundaries of what escape rooms can be.
