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Travel Weekly
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
The Star Princess will set sail with new theatrical performances
Princess Cruises revealed the entertainment lineup for the upcoming Star Princess, and it includes two new original theater performances. Photo Credit: Princess Cruises "Meridian" will capture scenes aboard a ship with "glittering masked balls" and "roaring engine rooms" and include both an original score and familiar hits. Princess described the story as one in which "the luminous collision of high society and hidden truths bring noblewoman Arabella Dovewood's windswept destiny to life." The other new theatrical show will be "Illuminate: A Spectacle of Joy," showcasing circus performances and a pop score. It will be an immersive show, Princess said. "Viva La Música," a current Princess show featuring Latin music, will also be onboard Star Princess. All three theatrical shows will be in the Princess Arena. The ship will feature more new entertainment in The Dome and the Piazza. The Piazza, the ship's atrium, will host Celestial Champagne Soirée, a new multimedia experience preceding the Princess tradition of a champagne waterfall. It will also have Princess Jamz, a 45-minute performance by the Princess World Orchestra. The glass-enclosed Dome at the top of the ship will be the spot to catch a new candlelight concert series, featuring classical music "reimagined for a new generation," according to the cruise line. The Star Princess follows the Sun Princess as the second ship in the cruise line's Sphere class. It will debut in the Mediterranean with an 11-day roundtrip cruise from Barcelona departing Oct. 4. Its first U.S. voyage will depart Nov. 7 from Fort Lauderdale. The line has yet to name a godmother for the Star Princess.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fun to Do: Summer concert series begins, psychic Theresa Caputo, Juneteenth and more
Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. TGIF Summer Concert Series kicks off the season with music by Good Shot Judy. 6 p.m. Friday, with the band playing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Downtown Festival Park, 215 W. Washington St., Suffolk. The free series, which runs through Aug. 16, also includes performances at Bennett's Creek Park. For details, call 757-514-7250. Psychic medium Theresa Caputo brings her 'The Experience' tour live to the Oceanfront. 8 p.m. Saturday at The Dome, 400 20th St., Virginia Beach. Verified resale ticket options available. For options, visit For details on the show, visit Juneteenth in the Park, a festival of unity and freedom featuring live performances by national and local acts, food, activities and more. Noon to 10 p.m. with 9:30 p.m. fireworks Saturday at Town Point Park, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Free. For details, visit English comedian Sarah Millican brings her 'Late Bloomer' tour to the Oceanfront. 8 p.m. Sunday at The Dome, 400 20th St., Virginia Beach. For ticket availability, visit Williamsburg Players continues with its production of 'Pippin,' winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival in 2013, through Sunday at 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. For information, including times and tickets, visit Celebrate Juneteenth across Hampton Roads with events, ceremonies and festivals Virginia Black Film Festival runs June 19-22, featuring more than 60 films in competition, speakers, and events including a business expo. Ticketed and free events planned. Proceeds will support historically Black colleges and universities. Various hours and locations including The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. For ticket information, visit For the schedule, including film screenings, visit Events may change. Check before attending. Want more information about what's happening around Hampton Roads? Sign up for our Weekend Scoop newsletter. Patty Jenkins,
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Golden Dome: Revolutionary missile defense or money pit?
Imagine a future where North Korea launches a surprise missile barrage, China unleashes a wave of hypersonics, and Russia sends intercontinental ballistic missiles arcing over the North Pole. In this nightmare scenario, the only thing standing between those warheads and millions of lives is a massive new missile defense system called The Golden Dome. However, that assumes it doesn't end up being a total boondoggle. Initially announced as The Iron Dome for America, and then glitzed up as The Golden Dome, the project, estimated to cost up to $175 billion, was ordered by President Donald Trump, who said during a May 20 press briefing that 'it should be fully operational before the end of my term, so we'll have it done in about three years.' The Dome, whether Iron or Gold, would create an all-encompassing missile shield that can detect, track, and destroy virtually any incoming aerial threat, like drones and ballistic missiles, before it strikes U.S. territory. It has been described by Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein as a project on the scale of the Manhattan Project, the top-secret World War II initiative that produced the atomic bomb. But where that project delivered a functional weapon in just a few years, The Golden Dome faces far more complicated technical, financial, and strategic hurdles. In this video, we break down what The Golden Dome is, and isn't, like how it's not a big shimmering bubble over America and is instead an integrated network of sensors, interceptors, and data systems backed up by AI-enhanced decision-making tools. And a number of systems already in operation today will form the backbone of The Golden Dome. The Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system, whose origin can be traced back to the Strategic Defense Initiative, uses advanced SM-3 and SM-6 interceptors to target missiles in the midcourse and terminal phases. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, operated by the U.S. Army, is capable of high-altitude terminal intercepts and has a proven track record in live-fire testing and a handful of real-world engagements. Meanwhile, Patriot batteries, upgraded with PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE missiles, serve as the last line of defense, targeting incoming threats at lower altitudes and closer ranges. We also dive into the price tag, which was initially estimated at $175 billion, but will likely come in at around $500 billion to $900 billion over 20 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. And then there's the question of whether it will actually work. This type of missile defense system has never been built before, and will require dozens of systems, some of which don't exist yet, and they all have to function together seamlessly, in real time, from anywhere on the planet, but also in space. So, yeah, we'll see. A Marine Corps reply-all email apocalypse has an incredible real-life ending Army shuts down its sole active-duty information operations command Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction Former Green Beret nominated to top Pentagon position to oversee special ops The Navy's new recruiting commercial puts the 'dirt wars' in the past
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fun to Do: Comedians, Yo-Yo Ma, waterfront concerts and more
Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. Comedian and actor Kevin James brings his 'Owls Don't Walk' tour to the Oceanfront. 7 p.m. Friday at The Dome, 400 20th St., Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $30. To buy online, visit 'I Want My '80s' will feature full sets by Rick Springfield with John Waite, Wang Chung and John Cafferty. 7 p.m. Friday at Portsmouth Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle. Tickets start at $30. For more information or to buy online, visit An afternoon with cellist Yo-Yo Ma: 'Reflections in Words and Music,' presented by Virginia Arts Festival. 3 p.m. Sunday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. Tickets start at $172.75, which includes fees. For more information, visit Comedian, director and producer Nate Bargatze brings his 'Big Dumb Eyes' world tour to Norfolk for two shows. 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday at Scope arena, 201 E. Brambleton Ave. Tickets start at $52.55, which includes fees. To buy online, visit Ynot Wednesdays returns for the summer season, featuring various artists weekly from 5-9 p.m. June 11 through Aug. 27 on the outdoor plaza at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. The performances are free. For more information, visit Celebrate Juneteenth across Hampton Roads with events, ceremonies and festivals Sunset Thursdays: Concerts on the Water will feature various artists for the summer from 6:30-9 p.m. June 12 through Aug. 28 at Festival Park, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. For a weekly schedule, visit Events may change. Check before attending. Want more information about what's happening around Hampton Roads? Sign up for our Weekend Scoop newsletter. Patty Jenkins,
IOL News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cassper Nyovest to rock Bloemfontein with his iconic 'Fill Up' concert this December
Cassper Nyovest is bringing back the iconic 'Fiill Up' event and this time he is taking it to the city of Bloemfontein. Image: Instagram/@casspernyovest Local rapper Cassper Nyovest is gearing up to make history again after the series of 'Fill Up' events that have taken place in previous years. The 2015 'Fill Up' was the first successful instalment, with the hit maker being the first local artist to do so without an international act. Now, he is bringing his iconic 'Fill Up' concert to the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, this December. The concert has become a benchmark for success in the South African music industry, and Nyovest is no stranger to pushing boundaries. His 2015 show at The Dome was a game-changer, proving that a local artist could draw massive crowds without relying on international support. Now, he is taking that same energy to Bloemfontein. The father of one's music has always been about more than just the beats, often speaking for itself, it's always been about sharing his come-up story with his fans, connecting with them and creating an experience that is unforgettable. For fans, one of the experiences was the 2015 'Fill Up the Dome'. The 'Kusho Bani' hit maker took to his Instagram to announce the news on his Instagram, sending fans in the city into a frenzy. With hits like 'Mama I Made It' and 'Tito Mboweni', the rapper has built a loyal following across South Africa, and fans are eager to see him live. 'BLOEMFONTEIN!!!! Home of Masele!! (yah le nou), Home of the Free State Cheaters, Home of the 2nd Highest court in South Africa, Hosh Karamaima Capital (mare nna I'm married bathong), Centre of the FREE STATE!!! Bana ba ga Oumama!!! "We heard you, kele utlwile… 06 December, Free State Stadium. RE ON ON ON!!! It's official, Bloem is the next host for FILL UP!' his caption read. 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 ✕ Ad Loading The concert is set to take place at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, a venue that is sure to be packed to capacity, on December 6. One thing about Nyovest, he sure knows how to pull a crowd and keep it entertained. Fans are already buzzing with excitement about the event, thanking him for finally hearing their cries. Tickets are also already available for purchase. 'THANK YOU!!!! 😭😭😭🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿' said @bridge_tlee. And @masedi_shaai commented: 'THANK YOU 🙌. Finally I'll get to attend my first Fill Up!😭 I predicted the venue😭😭.'
