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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Popular Enterprise festival canceled
ENTERPRISE, Ala (WDHN) — A popular yearly festival in Enterprise set for this weekend has been canceled due to possible severe weather. 'Safety is our top priority, and we deeply regret having to cancel this event for ourcommunity,' said Blake Moore, Director of Community Services and Recreation. The 26th annual Festival in the Park was set to take place on Saturday, May 3 at Johnny Henderson Family Park. The festival will not be rescheduled, but the fireworks planned for the festival will be used at an upcoming city event. 'We know how much this event means to our community, and canceling it was not an easy decision,' said Mayor William E. Cooper. 'But the safety of our citizens, vendors, and city staff must come first. We appreciate everyone's understanding and continued support as we look ahead to future events.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Coachella looks from Lady Gaga to Sabrina Carpenter and the costumes that can make or break careers
Behind the creation of the festival's most iconic and outrageous costumes – from wardrobe malfunctions to insider tips and viral sensations. Lisa recently had a broken corset strap. The K-Pop superstar and White Lotus cast member was waiting to greet fans at her Los Angeles hotel, but one wrong step outside her suite, and suddenly it wouldn't have been a photo opportunity – it would have been a serious wardrobe malfunction. "I always put a back-up corset in the Uber with me," Genesis Webb, the fashion director for pop star Chappell Roan and one of Lisa's main style advisors, tells the BBC. "It's the number one rule of styling a music artist: anything can happen." As artists like Lisa, Lady Gaga and Charli XCX descend on the Palm Springs desert for Coachella's 26th annual Music and Arts Festival, they bring with them an elite team of creative directors and fashion experts whose visual creations can make or break their performances. "How an artist dresses at Coachella can be a monumental tool for establishing their identity, or reinventing themselves," says Tomás Mier, a Rolling Stone music critic and staff writer. "Look at what Sabrina Carpenter was achieving last year onstage. The babydoll dresses, the big blonde hair, the pastels — using that iconography onstage was impactful in creating a global hit, which created her career as a pop star." Meanwhile, says Mier, an unfocused or "chaotic" outfit can lead to online mockery, or worse: "If people don't want to look at you onstage, they'll just stop paying attention. That's the kiss of death for a pop star's career." For emerging artists aiming for stardom, getting fashion right can have immediate benefits. Witness Chappell Roan, who arrived at last year's Coachella festival as an underground indie singer and left a newly crowned star. "She had a cult following, but she wasn't mainstream by any means," says Webb. "We knew audiences still had to 'meet' her, and we knew that style could help define her to the world." Webb commissioned the California costume shop Jackalope Land to make a giant beaded butterfly suit for the singer, which soon became a viral sensation. "Everybody knew who she was after that. People still wear the butterfly outfit as a Halloween costume. That's how you know you've done your job." Despite the high stakes of an artist's signature concert look, time to make it is often short. "By the time you get through creative inspirations, logistics and budget, you're looking at three weeks from final idea to performance," longtime creative director for Missy Elliott, June Ambrose, tells the BBC. The costume designer and fashion director is responsible for some of music's most indelible imagery, from Elliott's 1997 inflatable suit for the video of The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) to her couture-tailored tracksuit at the 2003 Grammy Awards. Elliott's 2024 Out of This World tour featured more than 250 costumes covered in half a million rhinestones, many of which will make an appearance this weekend at Coachella. Ambrose is also creating an extra three looks for the hip-hop star. All of the elaborate looks will be towed into the desert by a tractor-trailer before the show, along with new looks for the dancers and special-effect fabric that makes the entire show cast appear soaking wet, even in the bone-dry Coachella Valley. More like this:• The candid street photos showcasing amazing looks• How Scandinavian dressing can make us happier• How one surprising Kate Moss image kickstarted the 90s Why so much investment in the clothes themselves? "From inception, Missy's always been an individual type of artist," says Ambrose. "She's remade hip-hop culture, and been brazen about redefining what women in the space look like." Ambrose says Elliott sees her concerts as "full experiences" that align with Broadway musicals or blockbuster films. "We develop the show with a three-act structure. We have a narrative; we have characters. The costumes translate Missy's songs into visuals. They express the same energy and emotion as the music, and help Missy get into character on-stage." They also serve as memory markers for the audience, giving them simultaneous visual and audio cues that can embed more deeply in the brain, allowing Elliott's musical canon to hang out in their heads rent-free. "We consider it a real challenge because Missy's been an iconic performer for so long," says Ambrose. "Now, we keep asking ourselves, 'How do we raise the game? What else can we try?' The goal is to show them something they've never seen before." Cultural moments Like Elliott, Beyoncé used style to help convey a narrative, during her famous Coachella set in 2018. Instead of her usual arsenal of stunning couture gowns and crystal-studded leotards, she teamed with stylist Marni Senofonte to present more unexpected archetypes — the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, historically Black collegiate sorority members, and even Tibetan monks. To create the show-stopping numbers, Senofonte worked with Olivier Rousteing from Balmain, who is currently the only black womenswear designer at a major luxury fashion house. In combining the heavy and elaborate costumes with the masterful, lighter-than-air choreography, Beyoncé admitted in the 2019 Netflix documentary Homecoming, "I definitely pushed myself further than I knew I could." "She raised the bar in a way no other artist has come close to reaching," says Mier. "And she did it through the visuals. That's the epitome of using Coachella for your artistry through fashion." Sometimes, an artist uses their concert style to get personal with her audience. Take Megan Thee Stallion, whose 2025 Coachella set traced her trek from aspiring Texas rapper to global superstar, using fashion as signposts along the way. To represent her early years on the Houston rap scene, stylist Eric Archibald found pieces from the artists youth, like "old-school Citizens of Humanity denim" in bright colours that pop on stage. As the show progressed into Megan Thee Stallion's later albums, her outfits changed to reflect her success, with leather, faux fur and custom couture pieces from Paris ateliers like DSquared and Off-White. "It's such a big moment that we have everything custom-made," Archibald tells the BBC. "The clothes really help the audience go on the journey with her during the show. They see where she came from and where she's going. It's truly like nothing you've ever seen before. It's gorgeous, and very moving." Physical movement counts as much as emotional whirlwinds. During a performance, artists are on-stage for up to three hours, often performing full dance routines and powerhouse vocals while navigating moving light rigs, constant set changes, and costume swaps timed to the millisecond. When hair artist Danielle Priano created the beachy waves for Sabrina Carpenter on Saturday Night Live, she brought more than a dozen cans of the right hair product to ensure the pop star's hair had enough movement to look natural, but enough shape that even in high-contrast video Carpenter's signature bombshell style was unmistakable. "They say TV adds 10lbs (4.5kg), but TV screens and concert jumbotrons [large, hi-res video screens] actually thin out the look of hair. That's why 90% of pop stars use hair extensions," says Priano, who also creates hair looks for Rosé, Mariah Carey and Lisa. Priano says artists like Carpenter request to wear their hair down during concerts because "it becomes part of the act – they toss it around, they use it to accentuate the choreography. It completes their character on-stage". At least a month of prep time is required to order, dye and curl the hair extensions so they're an exact match for the celebrity. Then Priano arrives between three and six hours before showtime to ensure they're perfectly placed. "I had a celebrity call me once, asking if I could work with her. She told me that during her last big tour, her hair extensions began to fall out of her head. She pulled it into a ponytail herself between songs and made it look like a costume change. She needed someone who could handle that type of craziness, because things always go wrong." "My motto is, 'always have a solution before there's a problem,'" says Ambrose of Missy Elliott's elaborate costumes. "For quick changes, we've done drills, and the wardrobe crew, they're superheroes. They can pull it off in under a minute." To make movement around the stage easier, Ambrose enlisted Timberland designer Tadd Smith to create super-high work boots made with eight layers of stacked soles. "We cored out the interior of the leatherboard and inserted foam to reduce weight," says Smith. To help shield Megan Thee Stallion's face from Coachella's notorious gusts of wind, Archibald commissioned a custom-made cowboy hat from Stetson that recalls her cowgirl roots, along with hand-carved leather boots that allowed the artist to navigate the desert's dust and sand. But sometimes, says Webb, "the costume is more important than the comfort. They know what they're getting into. They're pop stars. This is what they train for." She cites Lisa and her former bandmates in the K-Pop sensation Blackpink as a prime example. "The discipline and the knowledge needed to work in that world is militant. It's incredible. You ask Lisa how she wants to look, and she can tell you exactly what she wants already. I just bring in my own feelings about the clothes, and that's when we get to have fun." She also brings in an extra corset – just in case. -- For more Culture stories from the BBC, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Saba Yemen
09-03-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Inauguration of Ramadan Medical Charity Program in Sana'a Governorate
Sana'a-Saba: The Ramadan Medical Charity Program, which will continue until the end of Ramadan, was launched on Saturday at the 26th September Hospital Authority - Matnet Bani Matar in Sana'a Governorate, and provides free medical services and others at a discount of 50%. The Chairman of the Authority, Dr. Abdul Nasser Al-Dhari, explained that the program, supported by the Ministry of Health and Sana'a Governorate, provides medical services around the clock to alleviate the suffering of citizens, as 366 services were provided on the first day. The Deputy Director of the Health Office indicated that the program is implemented by the decision of the Health Council in the governorate, and covers multiple hospitals, in line with the needs of the community and the epidemiological situation. The program includes the provision of various medical services several hospitals in the governorate according to the following schedule: - 8-12 Ramadan: Surgical, internal, orthopedic, and urology clinics in 26 September Hospital - Matn Bani Matar. - 15-19 Ramadan: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Pediatrics at 22 May Hospital - Rib Hamadan. - 18-22 Ramadan: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine at Martyr Mohammed Al-Durra Hospital - Jahanah. 23-27 Ramadan: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, Internal Medicine and Orthopedics at Awmra Hospital - Arhab, and similar services at Bani Mansour Emergency Hospital - Al-Hayma External. The program aims to provide free and discounted medical care to needy groups during the month of Ramadan. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Street closures for St. Patrick's celebrations in NYC this weekend
NEW YORK (PIX11) – March marks the month of spring and shamrocks for annual St. Patrick's celebrations throughout New York City. While the New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade won't kick off until March 17, there are many other celebrations for the Patron Saint planned for this Sunday throughout the city. In Manhattan, runners will make their way through Washington Heights starting at 9 a.m. for the NYRR Washington Heights Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K. Over in Staten Island, revealers will take to the streets for the 61st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade beginning at 12:30 p.m. This year will likely be the area's largest shamrock celebration, with multiple groups marching for the first time including the Pride Center of Staten Island. Meanwhile, Queens residents will gather for the 26th annual St. Pats for All Parade beginning at 12 p.m. in Sunnyside. The march was created as a response to LGBTQ groups being excluded from the Fifth Avenue parade, according to the organization's website. A full list of street closures for each parade can be found below. All closures are at the discretion of the NYPD. Formation: Fort Washington Avenue between 168th Street and 176th Street West 170th Street between Fort Washington Avenue and Broadway West 170th Street between Haven Avenue and Fort Washington Avenue West 171st Street between Haven Avenue and Broadway West 169th Street between Fort Washington Avenue and Broadway Route: Fort Washington Avenue between West 173rd Street and West 181st Street Fort Washington Avenue between West 181st Street and West 187th Street Fort Washington Avenue between West 187th Street and Margaret Corbin Plaza Margret Corbin Plaza between Cabrini Boulevard and Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Washington Avenue between West 190th Street and Cabrini Boulevard Dispersal: Fort Washington Avenue between West 171st Street and West 172nd Street Formation: Hart Boulevard between Forest Avenue and Revere Street Route: Forest Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Jewett Avenue Dispersal: Forest Avenue between Jewett Avenue and Ordell Avenue Formation: 43rd Street between Skillman Avenue and Barnet Avenue Skillman Avenue between 41st Street and 43rd Street Route: Skillman Avenue between 43rd Street and 55th Street 56th Street between Skillman Avenue and Woodside Avenue Woodside Avenue between 56th Street and 58th Street Dispersal: 55th Street between Skillman Avenue and Woodside Avenue 58th Street between Woodside Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
New bodycam footage discovery shows 2021 incident involving a Danville officer and man with dementia
DANVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — William Goode's family hates to relive the details of his traffic 2021 stop. Family members said he had a mild case of dementia at the time, something that worsened before he died two years later, on May 7, 2023. 'Seeing the memory of him being on the highway, beat up by a cop, man, it's got me furious, angry, angry, angry,' said William Goode Jr. Bodycam footage from the 2021 arrest was obtained by Ephraim Helton, the attorney representing John Hardwick, 66, a dementia patient who was detained last October at the Danville Walmart on suspicion of shoplifting. Laurel County middle school teacher charged with child abuse Helton said this newly released video of Goode's arrest has similarities to Hardwick's arrest in Oct. 2024. Goode Jr. said the bruises on his dad took more than half a year to heal. The officer in control was T.J. Godbey. You can hear another officer comment on Goode's condition after they arrived at the scene. 'He's got some pretty good injuries,' the officer said. According to a letter written by Goode's stepdaughter, Officer Godbey's cruiser came up behind her stepdad early in the morning while he was heading to work at the Bluegrass Stockyards. He did not stop, which the family said led to a six-mile slow-speed chase. 'You on I-50, it's dark on the highway there; I think Dad was trying to find a safer place to stop,' said Goode Jr. After police did get Godbey's car stopped, that is when his son said the situation turned violent. In the footage, you can see Goode's face is bleeding. The son said Officer Godbey later told him he used force because he thought Goode was drunk or on drugs. A breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level of 0. 'He wasn't a drug dealer, a dopehead. He was somebody that loved to work, and he loved UK basketball,' said Goode Jr. Jim Akers, who works for the stockyard, said he knew Goode for years. He said they were aware of his health conditions. 'It wouldn't necessarily have thrown a red flag, you know, for him to have issues getting to work,' said Akers. Helton said his goal is to seek justice for both Hardwick and Goode and change how some officers deal with dementia patients. 'The go-to shouldn't be drugs and alcohol. The go-to should be to evaluate that person, evaluate that situation. Let's not have a rush to judgment.' Akers said, 'Again, Will, he wouldn't hurt a flea, and so whatever transpired, you just hope that the truth comes out and, you know, that there's some justice there for the family.' Earthquake in Cayman Islands registers on Kentucky seismograph, National Weather Service says 26th annual Lexington Polar Plunge draws groups to make a splash for a good cause New bodycam footage discovery shows 2021 incident involving a Danville officer and man with dementia Just like several others, Goode Jr. is calling on the Danville Police Department to step up and hold officers more accountable for their actions, something he said Stanford city officials had the chance to do years ago. 'We lived it now and it's hurting, and knowing he's gone, and I'm here trying to keep a positive, but man, that little guy T.J. Godbey, he needs to be fired, he needs to be charged, he needs to be put in prison.' A petition has been started to remove Officer Godbey from the DPD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
