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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Universal Music Group, UCLA Launch Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship
Universal Music Group and UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music announced the creation of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship on Monday, the latest namesake at the school for the famed founder of Motown. The scholarship comes just over a year after Gordy's $5 million helped establish UCLA's Berry Gordy Music Industry Center last May. The new scholarship is designed for students in the music industry program to help pay for educational expenses including tuition and housing. One student will be selected each year, and recipients will be eligible for the scholarship on consecutive years based on financial need. More from The Hollywood Reporter BoyNextDoor on 'No Genre' and Gearing Up for Lollapalooza: "We're Really Giving it Our All" 'Every Time You Lose Your Mind': '90s Alt-Rockers Failure Talk Their Long-Awaited Documentary and Rewriting Their "Tumultuous" Legacy Bob Vylan Lose Visas, Dropped by UTA Following "Death to IDF" Chant at Glastonbury 'For more than 65 years, Berry Gordy's name has been synonymous with artistry and the transformative power of music,' UMG chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge said in a statement. 'Through this scholarship, UMG is honoring his enduring legacy by investing in a new generation of young people who will help carry that spirit forward — creators and changemakers, who will have an opportunity to reflect the innovation and entrepreneurial genius that Mr. Gordy helped bring to the world through Motown, Tamla and the pioneering sound of Detroit.' The director of the Gordy Center, will select the scholarship recipient each year, UCLA said, and the recipient will be 'a student demonstrating exceptional promise and financial need.' 'I am thrilled that my friend Sir Lucian Grainge and Universal Music Group have committed to support this program with their endowment that will help open doors for many more students and continue to pave the way for music to be a force for good and change,' Gordy said in a statement. 'The center provides vital opportunities for students at UCLA to help prepare for careers in the music industry, so that future generations of young talent will continue to innovate, inspire and bring together culture and communities through the power of music.' Robert Fink, acting dean of the Herb Alpert School of Music and director of the Gordy Center, said the partnership 'reflects our belief that increasing access to education and professional training is a powerful tool for transforming the music industry,.' 'This endowment ensures that the next generation of music executives, artists, and entrepreneurs will not only be inspired by Berry Gordy's legacy of innovation but also equipped to build on it,' he said. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
Time Out
17-06-2025
- Time Out
The Overberg Explorer adds new dates for nostalgic rail adventure
All aboard! The Overberg Explorer steam train is back with fresh dates for July and August - inviting travellers to experience the beauty of the Cape countryside in one of the most charming ways possible. This heritage rail journey, operated by Ceres Rail Company, runs between Botrivier Station and the lively Elgin Railway Market, offering a one-hour scenic ride each way through the rolling landscapes of the Overberg. 📅 Trip dates: 5 & 6 July, and 9 August (Women's Day) 🕰️ Departure options: Morning and afternoon return trips 🎟️ Tickets: Adults R295 | Children R180 | Under-3s ride free Passengers have 1–2 hours to explore Elgin Railway Market - a converted apple warehouse buzzing with artisan food stalls, live music and local crafts. It's a wholesome day out filled with nostalgia, family-friendly fun and countryside charm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ceres Rail Company (@ceresrailcompany) While Ceres Rail also offers full-day steam trips from Cape Town to Elgin (departing 7.45 am, returning 6 pm), the Overberg Explorer from Botrivier is a shorter, more flexible option. It's ideal for those wanting to skip the day-trip train journey and instead base themselves in the Overberg for a slower-paced winter escape. Why overnight in Botrivier? Just 90 minutes from Cape Town, Botrivier is a small town with big soul. Surrounded by vineyards and rugged mountains, it's known for its warm hospitality, characterful wine farms, and proudly off-the-grid attitude. It makes the perfect base for a relaxed overnight or weekend stay, where you can enjoy winemaker-led tastings, local farm fare, and misty morning views before hopping on the train to Elgin and back. The wider Overberg region, stretching from the Hottentots-Holland mountains to beyond Caledon, is one of the Western Cape's most underrated destinations. Whether you're in it for the rail nostalgia, a foodie market fix, or a countryside getaway, the Overberg Explorer is a timeless winter adventure waiting to happen. Notable Stops on the Way to Botrivier (via N2): Somerset West A gateway to the Helderberg wine region, stop here for a tasting at Vergelegen or Lourensford, both offering beautiful gardens, restaurants and historic Cape Dutch charm. Strand & Gordon's Bay A slight detour toward the coast gets you sea views, beach walks, and the Clarence Drive (R44) scenic coastal route, ideal if you want a breathtaking drive through to Kleinmond later. It's also the home turf of our now world-famous elephant seal Gordy. Sir Lowry's Pass Climb into the mountains via this iconic pass - pull over at a viewpoint for panoramic shots of False Bay and the Cape Flats below. Grabouw / Elgin Valley This is Apple country with a twist: cool-climate wines, forest hikes, mountain biking and farm stalls abound. Don't miss Peregrine Farm Stall for hearty pies and fresh produce. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peregrine Farm Stall (@peregrinefarmstall) Houw Hoek Pop in to Houw Hoek Farm Stall or the Houw Hoek Hotel for a tea break or light lunch — it's one of South Africa's oldest licensed hotels and steeped in charm. So there you have it. These stops make the road tip to Botrivier worth savouring, whether you're stocking up on local treats, wine-tasting en route, or stretching your legs with a scenic view.
Newsweek
16-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Newsweek
American Woman Tries To Eat 'The European Way'—Unprepared for Result
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Texas-born fitness nutrition coach has captivated viewers on TikTok after sharing her attempt to adopt what she calls the "European way" of eating, prompting both laughter and disbelief from international viewers. Amy Gordy, a 42-year-old fitness nutrition coach who was born and raised in Dallas but now lives in Chicago, Illinois, shared a video of her attempt on her TikTok account @amygordy1. The clip has amassed over 2.9 million views since it was posted on June 9. The video, filmed in the U.S., shows Gordy sitting outdoors at a table, fork and knife in hand, preparing to eat a meal using what she refers to as "the European way," which involves keeping a fork in the left hand while eating, rather than switching it to the right hand once the food has been cut, as is more typical in the U.S. Text overlaid the video says: "Trying to use silverware the European way (or I guess the rest of the world way)." In the clip, she narrates: "I'm gonna try not to switch my silverware for this be challenging for us Americans." Gordy told Newsweek: "It all started a few weeks ago when I went to Ireland with my husband and posted an eating video and several people in the comment section asked why I was switching my hands to eat." "Then I posted another video and the same comments appeared. So, when I got back to America, I decided to address the comments and then finally I attempted to eat the continental way. It was a lot harder than I thought," she said. In a later comment, Gordy explained: "In America we learn to switch our fork to our right hand after we cut." But Gordy's foray into "continental" or "European" etiquette left her struggling, and she wrote in the caption that she wasn't expecting it to be as hard as it was. 'Absolutely Baffled' TikTok viewers from across the globe were amused and confused by Gordy's table manners experiment. User AK99 commented: "Scottish here. Absolutely baffled why you're struggling to use a knife and fork." Suzyt wrote: "As a Brit it amazes me," while Sam added: "this is painful." Another viewer, user7829799290097, said: "This is mind blowing. It's like watching something from the Middle Ages." Questions flooded in from others unfamiliar with the American eating style. "Wait .... Do Americans not know how to use cutlery?" asked user Abigail followed up: "I'm confused, so how do Americans use cutlery?" Perhaps most bluntly, user thrdad90 weighed in with: "It's not the 'European Way', it THE CORRECT WAY." A screenshot from a viral TikTok video of an American woman attempting to use cutlery "the European way." A screenshot from a viral TikTok video of an American woman attempting to use cutlery "the European way." @amygordy1 on TikTok Some might assume Americans' surprise at foreign customs stems from a lack of international experience. But a June 2021 Pew Research Center study found that 71 percent of U.S. adults have traveled internationally at some point. However, the depth of that experience varies— only 11 percent reported having been to 10 or more countries, while 27 percent have never traveled abroad. Travel exposure is also influenced by socioeconomic status, with higher-income Americans "significantly more likely" to have visited multiple countries, according to the survey. It's not the first time that the cultural difference in how to use silverware has caused a stir online. A Quora thread dating back at least five years titled "What do Americans think of the European way of eating with a knife and a fork?" has dozens of comments from people weighing in on the issue, and the topic was also raised on Reddit three years ago. Do you have a travel-related video or story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
New York Post
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Americans roasted by Europeans over ‘primitive' eating habit: ‘Worse than nails down a chalkboard'
It's a fork-and-knife fight. A viral TikTok video showing an American woman attempting the 'European way' of eating has sparked an international food fight — and critics say her table manners are downright barbaric. TikTok user Amy Gordy @amygordy1 posted a now-viral video of herself trying out the so-called 'continental' dining style — the one where you don't play musical chairs with your utensils. Gordy, channeling her inner Emily Post, did her best to keep the fork in her left hand and the knife in her right — unlike the typical American technique of cutting food, dropping the knife, then switching fork hands like it's a culinary square dance. But her continental makeover quickly went off the rails. Viewers couldn't believe their eyes — or her grip. 'This has spun me out, I've never thought about how I use cutlery,' wrote one confused diner. Another viewer declared, after the clip was reposted on X (formerly Twitter): 'Americans are so primitive for world leaders!!! Hold your knife in your right hand! It's your dinner sword. Watching Americans eat is worse than nails down a blackboard.' The video — which racked up more than 2 million views and thousands of comments — didn't just spark etiquette outrage online. It also triggered a domestic dispute because Gordy's husband is heard saying in the background that his wife holding both utensils while he's talking to her is 'rude.' That had TikTok users clutching their pearls — and their cutlery. 'Him saying you're doing it wrong and that it's rude to hold your cutlery when speaking,' one user wrote in disbelief. Another piled on: 'Am I missing something??!? Eating properly is rude in America??' '… Dude sounds like a piece of work. People talk with utensils in their hands all the time, it's never been rude,' tweeted @thisisvertrying, who also reposted Gordy's original video. The clip clocked over 2 million views and thousands of comments — igniting a full-blown Euro vs. American cutlery clash online. sonyachny – Meanwhile, some critics nitpicked Gordy's fork-and-knife form, pointing out that she'd flipped her hands from the standard European setup. 'It's not the 'European Way,' it THE CORRECT WAY,' one commenter fumed. Others were more forgiving, insisting there's no 'correct' way to eat — as long as you're not launching mashed potatoes across the room. Still, for some Europeans, watching Americans carve up dinner like it's an Olympic event remains a horror show. 'I'm confused, so how do Americans use cutlery?' asked one commenter, apparently still recovering from the cultural whiplash. Knife to meet you, indeed. And while Gordy's utensil swap stirred the pot online, Brits like etiquette expert William Hanson would likely argue it's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to dining faux pas. Hanson — dubbed Britain's leading etiquette coach — recently stunned viewers by insisting there's only one proper way to eat a banana: with a knife and fork. 'No, we don't pick it up and peel it like a primate,' he said in a now-viral Instagram tutorial. 'Instead, we use a knife and fork. First, going from one end, cut it off, then cut off the other end, turning your knife on its side. Then score down the skin, peel back and eat like so.' His fruit-fueled formality didn't end there. As previously reported by The Post, in a follow-up, Hanson demonstrated the 'correct' way to eat grapes — using scissors to snip a smaller bunch onto a plate, naturally. At least that one didn't require cutlery.
The Citizen
31-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
From Gordon's Bay to Simon's Town: Elephant seal's travels raise questions
The appearance of a southern elephant seal at the naval base in Simon's Town – days after he was rescued wandering the streets of Gordon's Bay – has led to speculation about why the marine mammal enjoys time on land. A comment on the Cape of Good Hope SPCA Facebook page suggested elephant seals come ashore to shed their skin once a year. The comment was accompanied by a question: Is this seal not trying to stay on land to do just that? The SPCA, who assisted with the nearly nine-hour rescue operation to return the seal (who has since been dubbed 'Gordy) to the sea, responded: 'Exactly! Gordy likely came ashore to molt, which is completely natural — but his location in Gordon's Bay put him at risk from human activity. That's why we stepped in to relocate him safely, so he could continue the process undisturbed.' Watch his Simon's Town visit: As Gordy keeps his lips 'sealed', we'll never know the true reason why this magnificent marine mammal enjoys a stroll off the beach. However, judging by the love spread on social media, his land adventures will always be welcomed. In true South African fashion, memes, sharp comments (like Shudley Daniels asking on Facebook if he is now a 'navy seal') and quirky adverts have since popped into the social media stream. Fidelity ADT posted this image with the caption: 'Let's address the Elephant Seal in the room. You never know what you may encounter on Mzansi's streets but at least you know Fidelity has your back. #FidelityKeepsYouSafe' SJC Security Services joined the action and posted this photo with the caption: ' The seal saga continues… This slippery guy escaped the sea twice and stirred up suburbia like a true seal-lebrity on tour. We weren't called, but like the rest of Mzanzi — we're loving the drama If Gordy goes on a third mission… we'll be ready. Happy Friday Fam! .' Over to you, Nando's! Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
