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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Scooter Braun out, Bangtan back — there's no stopping us now': BTS ARMY celebrate HYBE America shake-up after OT7 comeback hint
Scooter Braun is officially stepping down from his role as CEO of HYBE America, the company confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. While he will remain on the board and continue as a senior advisor to HYBE's founder Bang Si Hyuk, the decision marks a significant shift in the company's U.S. operations. Isaac Lee will now take over as CEO of HYBE America. The timing of Braun's exit hasn't gone unnoticed. Just hours earlier, BTS reunited for a surprise Weverse live and appeared to confirm their long-anticipated group comeback for spring 2026, causing fans to erupt in excitement and, notably, link the two developments. Many ARMYs, who have long voiced discontent over Braun's influence in HYBE, were quick to celebrate the change online. HYBE and Braun issue statements about the leadership change According to HYBE, Braun's transition will allow him to 'pursue other areas of strategic focus while remaining closely involved with HYBE's long-term vision as one of the company's largest individual shareholders.' Bang Si-Hyuk praised Braun in a statement, "Scooter has been an extraordinary partner, a visionary executive, and a true catalyst for cultural exchange. His contributions have been vital in establishing our ambitious presence in the U.S. market.' Braun also shared his thoughts, 'Being a part of HYBE and witnessing its remarkable growth has been one of the most inspiring chapters of my professional journey… I am incredibly proud of our collective accomplishments and look forward to supporting Chairman Bang and CEO Jason Jaesang Lee in their continued success as I step into what's next.' BTS hints at a comeback; fans link timing to Braun's exit BTS' surprise OT7 Weverse live on July 1 was emotional and packed with teases, including a subtle yet strong hint that their next group comeback will be in spring 2026. V (Kim Taehyung) also hinted that they may be working more in the U.S. for their upcoming projects. their reactions when taehyung spoiled they'll be working in america 😭😭😭 The livestream, their first OT7 moment since military discharge, had already sent fans into a frenzy, but the news of Braun stepping down amplified the celebration. On platforms like X and TikTok, ARMYs pointed out the symbolism of the moment, joking that the BTS comeback era begins with Scooter Braun stepping away. One user on X wrote, "Idk how, but I choose to believe the combined powers of BTS OT7 live and TXT getting freaky are what ousted Scooter Braun." idk how but i choose to believe the combined powers of bts ot7 live and txt getting freaky is what ousted scooter braun Another user stated, "BTS is back. Scooter Braun is out. The Kaze tour starts today. Life is good." A third fan noted, "Y'all don't get it. I dreamt of this day. I prayed it happened before BTS' comeback. I prayed." YALL DONT GET IT. I DREAMT OF THIS DAY. I PRAYED IT HAPPENED BEFORE BTS CB. I PRAYED FUCK SCOOTER BRAUN "BTS OT7 live and Scooter Braun stepping down as the CEO — this is the best day of my life," mentioned one user. "scooter braun out bangtan back, there is no stopping us now." scooter braun out bangtan back, there is no stopping us now Why is Scooter Braun so controversial? Braun has long been a polarising figure in the music industry. A 2022 Business Insider report by Anna Silman described him as 'ruthlessly careerist' and prone to falling out with major clients. In 2023, reports emerged that artists like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato were distancing themselves from Braun and SB Projects, though their teams often downplayed the drama, citing contract negotiations or mutual decisions. Most famously, Braun was at the centre of the Taylor Swift masters controversy in 2019, after acquiring her early catalogue without her consent. The backlash led Swift to re-record all her early albums, and the feud permanently shaped Braun's public image. She recently purchased all her masters back for $360 million. This purchase was made from Shamrock Capital, the investment firm that had previously acquired the masters from Scooter Braun. While some stars, like Demi Lovato, publicly defended Braun at the time, many fans, including ARMYs, have continued to associate him with controversial power plays in the industry. His reduced role at HYBE, especially as BTS prepares for a fresh start, feels like a long-awaited shift for many. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brawl Stars Kaze Guide – Best Setup For Ultra Legendary Brawler
The post Brawl Stars Kaze Guide – Best Setup For Ultra Legendary Brawler appeared first on ClutchPoints. Kaze, the first Ultra-Legendary Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we'll take a look at her forms, attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible. Kaze is technically two brawlers in one, with two forms that you can mix and match with to your advantage. Each form comes with its own main attack, Super, and more. Without further ado, let's take a look at Kaze. Kaze officially comes to Brawl Stars on June 5th, and players can unlock her through the following methods: Unlock her on Starr Road for 5,500 Credits when she releases on June 5th, 2025. Purchase the Kaze Value Pack from the Shop for $49.99 USD (Limited Time Deal) Brawl Stars Kaze Guide – All Forms, Attacks, & Stats Per Level Kaze has two forms for the player to use throughout the battle, Geisha & Ninja. Each form has its own main attack and Super for Kaze to use. Kaze (Geisha) In her Geisha Form, Kaze uses the Delivery Service Main attack. It's the form and attack she will start with when you first enter battle with her. This attack works similarly to Mortis' Main attack. Kaze dashes forward, slicing nearby enemies and dealing damage. However, it dash itself does not deal damage, as damage is only inflicted when Kaze finishes her Dash. Furthermore, Delivery Service, like Shade's main attack, has a strike spot which deals more damage if you hit enemies at the right angle. It's not always easy to perform, but you deal twice the damage with each Weak Spot strike. Kaze (Geisha)'s Super, Fan Storm, lets her throw her fan, which unleashes a small storm. Enemies inside the storm can't see what's going on outside, giving you and your teammates the upper hand. Furthermore, enemies on the edge of the storm will receive damage for every second they stand there. Kaze (Ninja) In her Ninja form, Kaze's Main Attack, Silent Shuriken, lets her throw 2 ranged projectiles that deal more damage the closer your target is. Her Super in this form, Fist of the Brawl Star, lets her dash a long distance, marking enemies along the way. After a brief period, all marked explode and receive damage. POWER LEVEL Health Delivery Service Damage (Strike Spot) Silent Shuriken Damage: Max/Min Range Fan Storm Damage (Per Second) Fist of the Brawl Star Damage 1 3800 750 (1500) 375/750 1300 1500 2 4180 825 (1650) 412/825 1430 1650 3 4560 900 (1800) 449/900 1560 1800 4 4940 975 (1950) 486/975 1690 1950 5 5320 1050 (2100) 523/1050 1820 2100 6 5700 1125 (2250) 560/1125 1950 2250 7 6080 1200 (2400) 597/1200 2080 2400 8 6460 1275 (2550) 634/1275 2210 2550 9 6840 1350 (2700) 671/1350 2340 2700 10 7220 1425 (2850) 708/1425 2470 2850 11 7600 1500 (3000) 745/1500 2600 3000 Brawl Stars Kaze Guide – Which Star Powers & Gadgets are the best? Kaze has two gadgets at launch, which change effect depending on her form: Gracious Host Hensojutsu Additionally, Kaze has two Star Powers, which change depending on which form she's using Advanced Techniques Gratuity Included Furthermore, Kaze can use the following gadgets in battle: Speed Vision Health Shield Damage Gadget Cooldown Brawl Stars Kaze Guide – Recommended Star Power, Gadget, & Gear Setup For Gadgets, we recommend using Gracious Host. The healing from switching to your Ninja Aspect can help in a pinch. Furthermore, the speed boost can be useful in helping you evade enemy fire. Hensojutsu's invisibility doesn't last longe enough. And the dash forward from switching back to Geisha does not seem too useful. As for Star Powers, both are good, though we slightly prefer Gratuity Included. The ammo drain is great for making a team wipe easier. Furthermore, increasing your gadget effect's duration can help in more ways than you realize. Advanced Techniques' benefits are good too, especially the ability to slow down enemies with your Geisha form. For Gears, use a Gadget Cooldown for quicker swaps between modes. Beyond that, we recommend a shield or health gear to keep her Geisha Form a bit safer. Gem Grab Kaze's use of her two modes can be of great value to teams in Gem Grab. In Geisha Form, she can dash and escape with gems, or catch enemies by surprise with her Fan Storm. But if need be, she can switch to Geisha and wipe out gem grabbers from afar. She's a swiss army knife on the battlefield when it comes to one of the most popular modes in the game. Duo/Trio Showdown Kaze can work well with numerous compositions to make her effective in Duo Showdown. In her Geisha form, she can wipe out boxes with ease and stack power cubes faster. But she can also switch back to her Ninja form to attack enemies from afar. She works well with a solid healer or support character like Ruffs or Pam. Brawl Ball Kaze's Fan Storm can trap a potential scorer or defender, giving your team the edge in Brawl Ball. Plus, she can use her Geisha Form dashes to move ahead in the map and gain some ground. But if need be, she can always switch to her Ninja form if she wants to attack enemies from a distance. Overall, she works really well in this mode. Brawl Stars Kaze Guide – What Modes Should I NOT Use Kaze In? Solo Showdown By herself, Kaze may not be as powerful in Showdown. Long-range enemies can snipe her from afar. And other brawlers are equipped to either push, stun, or knock her away. In her Ninja form, Kaze might not deal enough damage, which will hurt in an endgame scenario when you face power cube-filled opponents. She's not bad in this mode, but it's not where she shines brightest. Bounty/Knockout/Wipeout Typically, these modes favor long-range brawlers. Brawlers like Mandy, Meeple, or Piper will have a field day picking off Kaze. Even with her Geisha dash, opponents will easily predict her movements and wipe her out. Only play these modes with her when there's maps full of cover. Overall, that wraps up our Brawl Stars Kaze Guide. We wish you luck in unlocking her. And we hope you enjoy using Kaze! Lastly, for more gaming and Brawl Stars news, visit ClutchPoints. Furthermore, subscribe to our own gaming newsletter for more weekly info.
The Star
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Nasreddine Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs defence after ‘tough 10 years' in Nedbank Cup triumph over Orlando Pirates
Smiso Msomi | Published 2 hours ago Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze beamed with pride as the club ended a decade-long trophy drought, defeating rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in Saturday's Nedbank Cup final in Durban. It was a victory that meant more than just a cup – it signified the end of years of drought, frustration and rebuilding for a club that once defined domestic dominance. For head coach Nasreddine Nabi and his technical team, led alongside long-time lieutenant Kaze, this was their first major success since arriving at Naturena nine months ago. 'It is a very big and nice baby that we've just delivered,' Kaze said with a broad smile, referencing the pregnancy analogy he used earlier in the week to describe their season-long effort. The result was all that mattered, even if the performance didn't sparkle. Goals in either half sealed the win for Chiefs, and despite Pirates pulling one back, the Amakhosi held on to ensure the celebrations could begin. 'We have to admit that it wasn't a nice final, not very entertaining. But games like these are not meant to be played – they're meant to be won,' Nabi said at the post-match press conference. 'After we scored the second goal, it showed in the way we defended. 'It's been a tough 10 years, and everyone at this club wanted to win so badly. That's why we came here, and now here we are.' The win was also deeply personal for some of the players, especially captain Yusuf Maart, whose leadership had often come under heavy criticism this season. On the day it mattered most, Maart stepped up and scored the goal that would go down in club history. Kaze, in defending his captain, reminded supporters of the human side of football. 'The fans sometimes get too emotional because they wanted to win the cup so badly,' he said. 'We saw what happened when we subbed off Thabo Cele; they weren't happy, but we knew what we were doing. 'A player like Yusuf Maart, who has suffered this season by being unfairly attacked – people questioned his captaincy. 'But you saw his contribution as the captain. We want them (fans) to be with us during the hard times.' That sentiment echoed around the Chiefs camp as players like Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Happy Mashiane asked fans to stand by the team not only in victory, but in adversity as well. Saturday's result could be a turning point for the Soweto giants. After years of missed opportunities, false dawns and internal turmoil, the win represents the beginning of a new era. Kaze and Nabi, who won back-to-back trebles in Tanzania with Young Africans, now have a foundation to build something similar at Chiefs. The significance of this cup triumph stretches far beyond the 90 minutes in Durban. It has reignited belief in a project that, at times, seemed destined to falter. For Nabi and Kaze, it's a validation of their methods. For Chiefs fans, it's the trophy they've long dreamed of. And for the club's hierarchy, it's a return on their gamble to bring in a new vision. The victory was more than just a trophy – for the coaches, it was a message that Chiefs are back in the conversation for cup winners And if Kaze's metaphor is anything to go by, the club may just be entering a period of growth rather than labour. Chiefs currently occupy ninth spot on the Premiership with two games of the season remaining, and will need results to go their way to secure a top-eight spot. The Soweto giants will have another seven days to celebrate before meeting Sekhukhune United in the league on May 17.
IOL News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Nasreddine Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs defence after ‘tough 10 years' to clinch Nedbank Cup title
Kaizer Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs players start the celebrations as captain Yusuf Maart lifts the Nedbank Cup trophy. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze beamed with pride as the club ended a decade-long trophy drought, defeating rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in Saturday's Nedbank Cup final in Durban. It was a victory that meant more than just a cup – it signified the end of years of drought, frustration and rebuilding for a club that once defined domestic dominance. For head coach Nasreddine Nabi and his technical team, led alongside long-time lieutenant Kaze, this was their first major success since arriving at Naturena nine months ago. 'It is a very big and nice baby that we've just delivered,' Kaze said with a broad smile, referencing the pregnancy analogy he used earlier in the week to describe their season-long effort. The result was all that mattered, even if the performance didn't sparkle. Goals in either half sealed the win for Chiefs, and despite Pirates pulling one back, the Amakhosi held on to ensure the celebrations could begin. 'We have to admit that it wasn't a nice final, not very entertaining. But games like these are not meant to be played – they're meant to be won,' Nabi said at the post-match press conference. 'After we scored the second goal, it showed in the way we defended. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'It's been a tough 10 years, and everyone at this club wanted to win so badly. That's why we came here, and now here we are.' The win was also deeply personal for some of the players, especially captain Yusuf Maart, whose leadership had often come under heavy criticism this season. On the day it mattered most, Maart stepped up and scored the goal that would go down in club history. Kaze, in defending his captain, reminded supporters of the human side of football. 'The fans sometimes get too emotional because they wanted to win the cup so badly,' he said. 'We saw what happened when we subbed off Thabo Cele; they weren't happy, but we knew what we were doing. 'A player like Yusuf Maart, who has suffered this season by being unfairly attacked – people questioned his captaincy. 'But you saw his contribution as the captain. We want them (fans) to be with us during the hard times.' That sentiment echoed around the Chiefs camp as players like Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Happy Mashiane asked fans to stand by the team not only in victory, but in adversity as well. Saturday's result could be a turning point for the Soweto giants. After years of missed opportunities, false dawns and internal turmoil, the win represents the beginning of a new era. Kaze and Nabi, who won back-to-back trebles in Tanzania with Young Africans, now have a foundation to build something similar at Chiefs. The significance of this cup triumph stretches far beyond the 90 minutes in Durban. It has reignited belief in a project that, at times, seemed destined to falter. For Nabi and Kaze, it's a validation of their methods. For Chiefs fans, it's the trophy they've long dreamed of. And for the club's hierarchy, it's a return on their gamble to bring in a new vision.
The South African
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs' Cedric Kaze: 'It's about the two boxes'
Can Kaizer Chiefs lift their first trophy in 10 years? Coach Cedric Kaze has explained how the job can be executed. 'I think that it has to be a different approach to the league game last Saturday,' said Nasreddine Nabi's assistant, Kaze. 'This is like a knockout game. But there is a trophy at the end of the 90 minutes, plus extra time or penalties,' said Kaze. 'The approach is going to be simple. You have to be efficient in the two different boxes: in your own box by defending well, and in your opponent's box by scoring. 'It's true that this kind of game, when it's a final, has a kind of pressure that sometimes takes the flavour out of the beautiful game because nobody wants to lose. 'But as I said, it's very simple: we have to be efficient, defend well, and score when we have the opportunity to do so,' the Kaizer Chiefs technical leader added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
