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CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
90's grooves taking over Beaches Jazz Festival tonight
Video Master T is hosting a free 90's hip-hop night as part of the Beaches Jazz Festival's Friday night lineup.
ABC News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Fear of 'being cringe' blamed lack of dancing on nightclub dance floors
On any given Friday night in Perth, thousands of people are crammed into venues across the city. There are queues to get inside clubs and long lines at the bar, but one area is noticeably empty: the dance floor. This is the new normal, according to DJs and event organisers. Instead, masses of people huddle around the decks, nodding and taking pictures and videos. Emily Branson, who goes by Jamilla on stage, has been playing sets around Perth for a few years now and has noticed the change. "I see a lot of talking, a lot of standing around, a lot of people on the phone," she told triple j Hack. "Unless there's … a chorus of a song that comes on that people know and they'll be like dancing, singing along to like the 15 seconds of the song. "Then they'll go back to their phone … or standing around looking around, not really knowing what to do with themselves." Branson has two theories about what might be to blame for the demise of the dance floor. The first, she says, are the drugs that young people are taking. Ketamine use is at an all-time high in Australia but Branson also has another theory: our device addiction. "Everything is uncool and trying is uncool," she said. "You're so scared of making the wrong step or someone … filming what you're doing and thinking that it's cringe that they don't really try or they don't really do anything at all." Hack went out on a Friday night to test some of these theories. Here's what people told us: Amy, 23, who used to work in a nightclub said the situation was dire. Rhys, 21, who was out with friends said clubs, were not a place to dance anymore. And Nikki, 27, who was out celebrating her birthday, said she thought people were afraid to let loose. This change in vibe is also impacting the way events are organised. Claire Chitty, 22, is a DJ and the president of the Electronic Music Appreciation Society at UWA. The university club puts on regular club nights for students and even runs some festivals. Chitty told Hack that the style of events they were looking to run was changing because people did not want to dance anymore. "There's a lot less interest in big festivals and people are a lot more interested in boiler-room styles," she told Hack. But not everybody thinks this dance floor exodus is a bad thing. Wyatt Gordon — or Off Wyatt as he is known behind the decks — thinks people are still having a good time. He told Hack there were three types of people you saw at the club these days. "You'll have your music turbos, and they'll be really homed in on the DJ, the decks and seeing what the song is," he said. "Then you'll have people who are there just for the vibe … a lot of filming. "And then maybe a third [group] are actually just there to dance and enjoy themselves." Gordon welcomes everyone, from the "phone people" to the "music turbos". He said people who were not dancing may still be engaging. "It's a lot of jumping around [and waving] arms. You know that sort of stuff. But they're still enjoying the music."
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3: When and Where to watch the conclusion of the Epic Trilogy
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (Image via Netflix) With already two wins in the bag, Katie Taylor is gearing up to face Amanda Serrano once more in an epic fight trilogy. The Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is one of the most anticipated fights among fans, where Taylor, 39, has put her undisputed super lightweight title on the line as Serrano, 36, takes her chance to snatch the title belt from right under her opponent's nose. The fight will serve as the main event for the historic all-women's UFC night on July 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The chaos is ready to unravel. Taylor has so far won both of the first two fights between the pair. And Taylor vs. Serrano 2 was the most-watched women's sporting event in US history. Which is why, the third fight, where Taylor is looking to secure a third and final win over her Puerto Rican opponent, is a big deal. When will Taylor vs. Serrano 3 take place? The epic conclusion of the fight trilogy, Taylor vs. Serrano 3, will take place on July 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event will premiere at 8 PM ET, where the fighting champions are expected to make their ring walks. Where to watch Taylor vs. Serrano 3? Friday Night at Madison Square Garden is going to be one of the biggest fighting events in the history of women's boxing . This event is set to include eight match-cards for the night, and the show will be exclusively premiered on Netflix. Confirmed match cards for the night The event will be an all-women's fight show and feature eight fights that have been confirmed as of now. This also marks the end of one of the biggest rivalries in women's boxing. Here are the match cards for the epic fight night. Katie Taylor (C) vs Amanda Serrano (undisputed super-lightweight titles) Taylor vs Serrano (Image via X) Alycia Baumgardner (C) vs Jennifer Miranda (undisputed super-featherweight titles) Savannah Marshall (IBF C) vs Shadasia Green (WBO C) [unified super-middleweight titles] Ellie Scotney (IBF, WBO C) vs Yamileth Mercado (WBC C) [unified super-bantamweight titles] Cherneka Johnson vs Shuretta Metcalf (IBF C) [IBF bantamweight title and vacant WBC and WBO titles] Chantelle Cameron (C) vs Jessica Camara (WBC interim super-lightweight title) Tamm Thibeault vs Mary Casamassa (middleweight) Let's see where the night takes the fans, as fans wait in eager anticipation of a night to remember. Also Read: Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's $1 million bet sets the stage for a blockbuster Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 live on Netflix Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE making SmackDown runtime change soon
The post WWE making SmackDown runtime change soon appeared first on ClutchPoints. Those who believe WWE Friday Night SmackDown runs too long at three hours will be happy to know its runtime will soon be shortened to two hours. Advertisement It appears WWE will move SmackDown back to two hours on Friday, August 15, 2025. Dave Meltzer posted about this on X, formerly Twitter, citing a report from Variety. 'Variety reported The Rainmaker (having nothing to do with [Kazuchika] Okada) debuts on USA on 8/15 at 10 p.m.,' his post began. 'That would indicate SmackDown goes back to two hours that night.' Of course, SmackDown currently holds USA's 8-11 pm EST time slot every Friday. With The Rainmaker coming and presumably debuting new episodes every Friday at 10 pm, SmackDown will need to wrap up by then. WWE has not confirmed the report. There is a chance they make the move sooner. Either way, it appears SmackDown will revert to its two-hour format by August 15 at the latest. Advertisement WWE Friday Night SmackDown's controversial three-hour runtime SmackDown moved to USA Network in October 2024 after spending the last five years on FOX. Monday Night RAW was gearing up for its move to Netflix in January 2025, and WWE moved its Friday night program to USA. In early January, WWE made SmackDown a three-hour program on USA. That gave the show an extra hour of programming, but it is largely taken up by recaps and highlights from past shows. The extra hour could give other Superstars a chance to shine, but that is not what it has usually been used for. Now, it will revert to its two-hour format. Hopefully, WWE will be able to regain their footing with the pacing of the show. We will have to see how they pivot once they lose the extra hour of programming. Advertisement Meanwhile, WWE has more leniency on Netflix with RAW. Unlike SmackDown, RAW does not have a strict broadcast slot. It begins at 8 pm EST every Monday Night, but it can end whenever WWE wants. Related: WWE legend Goldberg drops hype training montage before Gunther match Related: 2 more WWE stars recreate Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover
Time Out
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best 4th of July events in NYC for 2025
Don't bother with Orlando. Coney Island is its very own magical kingdom, setting off free, sensational fireworks every Friday night all summer long. Grab a frank and get yourself a comfortable spot on the boardwalk to celebrate the end of the work-week every week. Friday Night Fireworks run from Friday, June 20 through Labor Day. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:45pm and typically launch from the beach at West 12th Street, providing a breathtaking backdrop to the iconic boardwalk and amusement parks.
