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CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Blue Rodeo plays free acoustic set for Toronto fans at The Distillery
The iconic Canadian rock band Blue Rodeo celebrated 40 years in music with a free concert for fans in Toronto's Distillery District. Hundreds of people packed the Distillery Historic District late Monday afternoon to hear an acoustic performance by one of Canada's most iconic bands. To celebrate 40 years of Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor performed a free set on the Trinity Street Stage. Speaking with CP24's Beatrice Vaisman, Blue Rodeo frontman Cuddy said the fans are the reason behind the band's longevity. 'The reason that Blue Rodeo has lasted so long is because of the people,' he said. 'We work hard to do good shows and to go where everybody lives, but it's because the audiences in Canada are loyal, so we're lucky.' Cuddy also pointed to the band's 'humbleness' as another reason why they've been able to be successful for four decades. 'We started with pretty humble aspirations. We just wanted to be good musicians and we have extraordinary musicians in the band,' he said. 'Greg and I just naturally sing well together and we work hard pushing each other to write better songs. You just have to try to be as good as you can.' Monday's event also celebrated the debut of a limited-edition Blue Rodeo 40th Anniversary Lager in collaboration with Mill Street Brewery - one of the first tenants of the district. Fans were invited to write a special message to the band on a commemorative wall as well.
Geek Culture
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
World's First Official 'Dragon Ball' Store Goes Over 9,000 In Tokyo This Fall
Kamehameha! It's a wonder how Dragon Ball, one of the most beloved names in pop culture, hasn't gotten an official store after all this time, but things will soon change. In celebration of the franchise's 40th anniversary, Shueisha and Toei Animation have announced the opening of the first Dragon Ball store in the world later this year. In celebration of the DRAGON BALL 40th AnniversaryAnnouncing the world's first "DRAGON BALL STORE"! To open in Tokyo, fall of 2025https:// #DragonBall40th #dragonball #ドラゴンボール — DRAGON BALL OFFICIAL (@DB_official_en) July 13, 2025 The aptly-titled Dragon Ball Store is scheduled to launch in Tokyo, Japan, in the fall of 2025, featuring 'must-buy' items for fans that include limited-edition goods available nowhere else. Other information, such as the merchandise lineup and its exact location, will be unveiled 'shortly'. The well-loved franchise joins JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in welcoming a world's first store, with the latter coming to the sixth floor of Shibuya PARCO in Tokyo later this month. Created by the late Akira Toriyama, the Dragon Ball manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1984 to 1992 across 42 volumes. The first half was adapted into a 153-episode anime in 1986, while Dragon Ball Z continued the story from 1989 to 1996. The series is considered to be the most iconic part of the franchise, bringing memorable arcs focusing on Saiyan, Frieza, Majin Buu, and more to life. To date, it has sold over 160 million copies in Japan and 260 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga series to date. Prior to Toriyama's unfortunate passing, the industry legend was reported to be working on the Dragon Ball Super manga, which went on a semi-hiatus, and the Dragon Ball: Daima anime that aired last October. Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really. akira toriyama Dragon Ball Store dragon ball z Japan
CNA
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Celebrating 40 Years of T:>Works with the DnA Fest
In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro finds out how homegrown independent international arts company T:>Works is celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2025. Dr Ong Keng Sen, Cultural Medallion Winner and artistic director of T:>Works, will talk about how the celebrations will be carried out via the DnA Fest, which takes place over two weekends: 16-19 and 23-26 July. They'll also talk about T:>Works' The AGEncy Fund, which supports artists above 60. Ong will also highlight the main accomplishments and critically received productions that T:>Works has put out over four decades.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jersey Pearl shop celebrates 40th anniversary
Jewellery business Jersey Pearl is celebrating its 40th anniversary this summer. Founded in 1985 by Fred Scragg, Jersey Pearl offers handcrafted pearl jewellery and a café overlooking the bay. The company is still run by the founding family, now into its fourth generation and has shops in the UK and Spain. To mark the milestone, the company has launched a series of 1980s-themed displays across its St Ouen, King Street, and Gorey stores. Director John Taylor said: "Some of my best memories are when we had ladies queuing around the building to spot John Nettles in our showroom during Bergerac's '80s heyday, it's been an incredible journey." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Jersey Pearl New ferry firm needs to be consistent - businesses Jersey launches tourist bus route How has Bergerac's island changed since the 1980s?
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Jersey Pearl shop celebrates 40th anniversary
Jewellery business Jersey Pearl is celebrating its 40th anniversary this in 1985 by Fred Scragg, Jersey Pearl offers handcrafted pearl jewellery and a café overlooking the company is still run by the founding family, now into its fourth generation and has shops in the UK and mark the milestone, the company has launched a series of 1980s-themed displays across its St Ouen, King Street, and Gorey stores. Director John Taylor said: "Some of my best memories are when we had ladies queuing around the building to spot John Nettles in our showroom during Bergerac's '80s heyday, it's been an incredible journey."
