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Hypebeast
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
'Virgin': Lorde's Embrace of Her Internal Enigma
Summary You can tell a lot about aLordealbumfrom its cover art. When Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor chooses to grace us with a studio project around every four years, she ensures each project's visual language lays the groundwork for the time capsule of a narrative she's ready to tell. Her studio debut and encapsulation of her tumultuous yet romantic teenage years,Pure Heroine,kept it simple in visual style, the young musician still finding her footing as a human, let alone an artist. Four years later cameMelodrama,which features a still-life painting of the singer in shades of blue, giving way to the free-spiritedSolar Power,which sees Lorde lean into something evocative of … happiness? Now, we haveVirgin,Lorde's most introspective record to date, fronted by an infrared X-ray image of Lorde's pelvis – IUD and just that: the New Zealand songstress's self-performed internal examination of not only the last four years, but the feelings that came long before that shaped her into the grown-up 16-year-old New York City-living girl she is today. Virginwas written between 2023 and 2025 and features production from Jim-E Stack across all of its 11 tracks – including singles 'Hammer,' which invites us into the chaos about to ensue as track one, 'What Was That' at track two, and 'Man Of The Year' at track four. 'Shapeshifter' spotlights the dualities deeply rooted at her core, as she croons on the chorus: 'I've been the siren, been the saint / I've been the fruit that leaves a stain / I've been up on the pedestal / But tonight I just wanna fall.' 'Favorite Daughter' is another high point, hearing Lorde look back on childhood traumas that she takes a different angle on two tracks later in 'Clearblue' (yes, after the pregnancy test.) Virginis about feeling all of those messy, misunderstood feelings, many of which come to light on the streets of NYC – Canal Street, Baby's All Right and outside on the Westside Highway. 1. Hammer2. What Was That3. Shapeshifter4. Man Of The Year5. Favourite Daughter6. Current Affairs7. Clearblue8. GRWM9. Broken Glass10. If She Could See Me Now11. David StreamVirgin– out everywhere now.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL trade rumor: NHL trade twist as Canadiens and Blues reportedly engage Islanders over $12,000,000 defenseman per insider leak
NHL-St. Louis Blues teammates (Credit by: Getty Images) The NHL trade rumor mill is gaining momentum, and the latest spark comes from reports involving the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues. Both franchises are reportedly 'engaged' in discussions with the New York Islanders regarding one of the league's most expensive blueliners. According to a multiple league insiders have pointed to serious activity surrounding the Islanders' defenseman, whose annual cap hit sits at a staggering $12,000,000. Insider drops BOMBSHELL St. Louis Blues Trade report... Montreal Canadiens seek blue line reinforcement For the Montreal Canadiens, the pursuit of a high-end defenseman aligns with their long-term rebuild goals. Despite a young and promising core featuring Kaiden Guhle and David Reinbacher, Montreal lacks a veteran two-way presence on the back end. Acquiring a proven top-pairing defenseman could help the Canadiens accelerate their return to contention. It's worth noting that adding a $12,000,000 contract won't be an easy fit. Montreal must manage its young talent pipeline while also considering future extensions. But if the front office views this move as a bridge to stabilizing the roster, it may be willing to take that leap. St. Louis Blues aim to reshape their blue line On the other side, the St. Louis Blues appear equally serious about landing the Islanders' defenseman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Livguard Lithium-X: The Future of Power Backup Livguard Learn More Undo After missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, the team is desperate to revamp its defense corps. With Colton Parayko and Torey Krug both facing criticism for inconsistent play, Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong might be ready to make a headline-making acquisition. Adding an elite, physical, puck-moving defender could reestablish the identity the Blues had during their 2019 Stanley Cup run. It's a risk, but one that fits the franchise's competitive timeline if Armstrong believes in the core. Islanders face a critical offseason decision ahead The New York Islanders now find themselves at a crossroads. After back-to-back first-round exits and a core that has largely plateaued, General Manager Lou Lamoriello may be feeling pressure to reset. If a deal involving their $12 million defenseman materializes, it could signal a shift from win-now mode to a longer-term retool. Both the Canadiens and the Blues appear serious. The coming days will reveal whether this rumor evolves into one of the biggest trades of the 2025 NHL offseason. Also Read: NHL trade rumor: Mitch Marner and his wife Stephanie Marner reportedly spotted house-hunting in Las Vegas, sparking the latest buzz Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Vietnam braces for end of US tariff pause
AP Image Businesses in Vietnam's capital are suffering from declining sales after the United States introduced trade tariffs on the country earlier this year. Hanoi's Old Quarter is replete with stores selling designer goods, brand clothing and electronics from rustic French colonial buildings that still form the fabric of the area. Signs proclaiming that goods are "Made in Vietnam" are everywhere — a concept locals insist on emphasizing to passers-by, hoping for sales from foot traffic made up largely of tourists and backpackers. Vietnam PM expects trade deal before July tariff deadline Vietnam is an attractive prospect for US investors because of its young workforce and low labour costs. However, that has been dampened by Washington's 46 percent tariff rate, which is due to come into effect in July. Hanoi is in negotiations with Washington for a reduction. On Wednesday, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said he expected a trade deal with the US ahead of the scheduled 46 percent tariffs. "I hope that you will see that the result will come earlier than two weeks," Chinh said. "Vietnam and the US share a deep understanding on tariffs. I hope that all the positive things will come for us." In the meantime, a baseline tariff of 10 percent has been in place since April. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Livguard Lithium-X: The Future of Power Backup Livguard Learn More Undo Fast-growing economy Apple, Samsung and Nike have chosen Vietnam as key manufacturing locations. The country exported goods worth $142 million to the US last year, accounting for about 30 percent of its total economic output. Vietnam has one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, with a projected GDP growth of 6.8 percent by the end of 2025, according to a report by the World Bank in March. The report attributed the estimated growth to Vietnam rebounding in industries such as manufacturing exports, tourism and foreign direct investment. But those projections may not meet expectations in the absence of a trade deal or tariff relief. "Without tariff relief, Vietnam will fail to hit their ambitious growth targets; the US market is simply too important for them," Zachary Abuza, a professor at the National War College in Washington, told DW. "Even if they can reduce that 46 percent tariff, the Trump administration has imposed a baseline 10 percent tariff on all countries." Why are Trump's tariffs so high? US President Donald Trump has hit Hanoi with high tariffs partly due to concerns that China is using Vietnam as a transshipment point to work around its own high tariffs imposed by Washington. Hanoi has intensified efforts to curb illegal transshipment, predominantly involving goods from China. Eric Nguyen, CEO of Grando Premium Aluminium Vietnam, which produces and exports to international markets worldwide, told DW that the US government suspects that Vietnam is using products from China. "But the fact is that Grando, we do not use Chinese material, [everything is] 100 percent made in Vietnam," Nguyen said, adding that the tariffs have forced their operations to rely on other markets worldwide. " We seek to expand our export market to other markets, such as Europe, Japan, and Korea, so that we do not depend 100 percent to the US market and to be less vulnerable to any change from the US government," he said. Nguyen Tuong Phan, general manager of Aviation Solution Services, a cargo freight company in Hanoi, told DW that since the tariffs were introduced, cargo freight companies in China have been trying to send their cargo to the US via Vietnam in order to evade the higher rates. "Now a lot of charter flight from freight forwarders are coming from China, are now coming to Vietnam. The capacity to fly to the US increase from Vietnam has increased by, let's say, 80 percent,' he said. Balancing US demands with China ties Vietnam and China hold close relations both economically and politically. Beijing is Hanoi's largest trading partner and both countries share similar political ideologies and are governed by their respective Communist parties. Hanh Nguyen, a research fellow at the Yokosuka Council on Asia Pacific Studies (YCAPS), said if Vietnam does decide to reduce its dealings with China, it will hurt the Vietnamese economy either way. "Reducing or even cutting off input materials and components from China will cause significant damage to Vietnam's economy," she told DW. She noted that Vietnam's manufacturing sector — particularly electronics and textiles — is "dependent on imported raw materials from regional supply chains based in China." "If Vietnam complies with US demands, it will also hurt Vietnam's ties with China, which will perceive Vietnam's compliance as joining the US-led anti-China coalition," Hanh added. Vietnam is a huge manufacturing hub for international clothing brands, but Washington has highlighted how counterfeit products have also contributed to their concerns over trade. In January, a report from the US Trade Representative flagged Saigon Square shopping mall as a hotspot for the sale of forged fashion items from major brands. Hanh said Vietnam has taken several measures to cater to Washington's concerns, that will hopefully reduce the high tariffs imposed on them. "[Vietnam has been] stepping up the crackdown on transshipment issues and has recently launched a new campaign to crack down on counterfeit products and digital piracy," he said, adding that the question now is: what will Vietnam's do next? "There is not a country in the world that has been more proactive than Vietnam in negotiating tariff relief with the Trump administration. One of the predicaments for the Vietnamese right now, is how much to negotiate and give away."
See - Sada Elbalad
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
50 Cent Joins "Street Fighter" Movie
Yara Sameh Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson is the latest addition to the eclectic cast of "Street Fighter", Legendary Entertainment's feature adaptation of the classic Capcom video game. The call sheet ranges from A-lister Jason Momoa as Blanka to heartthrob Noah Centineo as Ken to country singer Orville Peck as Vega and Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki. Joe Anoa'i, aka WWE superstar Roman Reign, and martial artist-actor Andrew Koji (Warrior) are on the roll call as battler Akuma and lead character Ryu, respectively. Callina Liang (Presence) is playing Chun-Li. The rapper turned actor and entrepreneur will play Balrog, a disgraced boxer who is also the bodyguard of the villain. Sources say Jackson is deep into training for the part and will be doing his stunts for the adaptation. Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show) is directing the feature, which begins production in August in Australia. Legendary is co-developing and co-producing alongside Capcom. While the film's plot remains under wraps, Street Fighter, launched in 1987, is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between martial artists. The games are often centered around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo. Street Fighter has sold over 55 million units worldwide since its launch, making it one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time. The Grammy-winning Jackson, who has sold over 30 million albums, is known in Hollywood circles for his TV empire fueled by the various Power series for Starz. His G-Unit Film & Television also produced ABC's For Life and recently completed production on season four of "Black Mafia" Family for Starz, along with season two of the Black Mafia Family docuseries. In 2024, Jackson partnered with Lionsgate to launch 50 Cent Action, a FAST channel that has since been named the No. 1 action channel on Roku and LG FAST platforms. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
RTÉ News
21 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Seamus Power well off the pace after opening round at Rocket Classic in Detroit
Seamus Power is 11 shots adrift of the lead after a difficult opening round at the Rocket Classic. The Waterford native was among just 15 of the 156-player field to shot over par rounds at the Detroit Golf Club with his one-over 73 leaving him in a tie for 142nd. Power started Thursday's action well with a birdie on the second but a bogey on the fifth set him back. However, it was the ninth that would prove most costly as he double-bogeyed the par-3 hole. A birdie on 15 offered him solace to lift him up to one over for the day. Meanwhile at the other end of the leaderboard, Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter share the lead after carding bogey-free rounds of 62. Both America's Roy and 20-year-old South African Potgieter, who started on the back nine, eagled the 578-yard par-five 17th hole and made eight further birdies to reach 10 under par. Australia's Min Woo Lee and the United States pair Mark Hubbard and Max Greyserman sit one shot back while Zach Johnson, a former Masters and Open champion, is among a cluster of players on seven under par. It was a forgettable day for fellow two-time major winner Collin Morikawa, who is seven shots off the pace and bemoaned his short game, including a trio of three-putts on the back nine. He said in quotes on the PGA Tour's website: "(I) putted like a blind man, honestly.
