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GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Veteran pilot is AirAsia Philippines' new president
Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines on Monday announced its new president and general manager as the airline enters the next phase of sustainable growth. Captain Suresh Bangah, a seasoned aviation professional with almost 30 years of experience, started as a first officer, pilot instructor, and auditor at AirAsia in 2003, then served as group director of flight operations at AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL). He also became the chief pilot and director of flight operations at AirAsia X Berhad (AAX). Bangah is succeeding Ricky Isla, who is retiring after serving AirAsia Philippines for six years. Isla will be the chief advisor to the general manager during the leadership transition. 'With extensive management and industry experience—particularly in upholding the gold standard in safety and operational excellence, and a deep commitment to guest-centricity and Allstar values, Captain Suresh is well placed to build on the strong foundations laid by his predecessor, Ricky Isla,' Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group, said in a statement. 'Captain Suresh steps into this role at an important juncture. As AirAsia progresses into our next chapter, the Philippines remains a key pillar in our regional strategy—with strong potential in inter-island connectivity and broader regional integration into Asean and North Asia, among others,' he added. Lingam also expressed gratitude for Isla's service during the time he described as 'one of the most turbulent periods in aviation history.' 'Stabilising operations, keeping our people grounded in purpose, and restoring confidence in the brand. We thank him for his steady leadership and are grateful that he will continue to support the transition as Advisor,' Lingam said. Meanwhile, Bangah said he is looking forward to working with the AirAsia staff as the new president of AirAsia Philippines. 'I am committed to leading our talented team of Allstars to elevate our operations while raising the bar on the end-to-end guest experience,' Bangah said. 'With strong foundations in place, we look forward to collaborating with our partners and stakeholders to strengthen the local aviation ecosystem, while advancing Asean connectivity to the world as we connect guests to what matters most, from education and work opportunities to family and new adventures,' he added. AirAsia Philippines noted that its aircraft flew almost 7 million passengers in 2024. As it enters another chapter, the budget carrier plans to expand its fleet to 19 aircraft. The carrier said this move 'will boost capacity to meet rising demand while sustaining a 90% load factor in 2025.' — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BM, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
25 hottest codpiece moments in pop culture history
Originally a way to cover men's poles in 15th and 16th century Europe, men wore codpieces beneath their doublets with no other underwear, before the ingenious sartorial invention became a piece of armor, and then a sign of virility and power for codpiece poster boy Henry VIII. Now it's a fashion statement, a sexy way to spice up an outfit, and a frequent part of leather fetish gear. Whatever your reason for wearing one, you have to admit that it's a great way to cover up while showing off your impressive bulge. Much like jockstraps, what started as a practical piece of clothing has morphed over time into a sexy piece of clothing, only with codpieces, you can wear them right out in the open because they are meant to be seen. So whether your queer and kinky or a celeb sporting one for a movie role, the codpiece is undeniably hot! Tri-Star Picures David Bowie in Labyrinth David Bowie had men and women alike lusting after him when he sported a memorable codpiece while playing the goblin king in the '80s fantasy film Labyrinth. Allstar/Warner Bros. A Clockwork Orange Alex and his Droogs wear all white with large codpieces over the top of their A Clockwork Orange pants. It's such an iconic look that it's instantly recognizable and still used as a frequent Halloween costume today, despite the film coming out in 1971. DaveKristen Stewart attends the UK Premiere of 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 14, 2012 in London, England. Long before Kristen Stewart came out of the closet, she started breaking away from her 'good girl' image, and at the UK premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 she wore a black lace body suit with a sparkly black codpiece that made a memorable red carpet moment. Universal Pictures Sting in Dune If Sting isn't your favorite part of David Lynch's Dune, then you need to rewatch it asap because a glistening Sting in nothing but a skimpy codpiece is literally the only thing we remember about that movie. — (@) Rowan Atkinson sported an…impressive and strange (think an upside-down Gonzo nose) codpiece in the British comedy Blackadder. Revolution Studios John Travolta in Battlefield Earth The film's connection to Scientology and John Travolta's white guy dreadlocks is a true travesty, but we have to admit, his leather codpiece is formidable. Too bad the movie was not. Warner Bros. Batman and Robin There has been LOTS of talk over the years about nipples being added to the classic bat suit, but George Clooney's suit in Batman & Robin will always stick out in our memory for the large silver codpiece showing off how well endowed the Dark Knight is. Lucasfilm Ltd. Darth Vader The evil Star Wars villain is never seen out of his iconic black armor, and while he's often partially covered by his black cloak, his codpiece is still hard to miss! Once you see it, you'll understand how he could have sired Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. — (@) Horror special effects legend Tom Savini played Sex Machine in From Dusk Till Dawn, where the leather-clad character had a unique codpiece with a built-in revolver that could pop out and fire. Talk about conceal and carry! Warner Bros. Immorten Joe in 'Mad Max Fury Road' Immortan Joe, the mutated tyrannical post-apocalyptic leader in Mad Max: Fury Road, wears a metal codpiece, flanked by two pistols framing his…junk. We'd almost say he beat From Dusk Till Dawn with this one, but the guns never fire during the movie. What a let down. — (@) As pop star Jojo Siwa was shaking off her child star image, she posed in a sparkly codpiece and chest plate shaped like a man's chest on the cover of LadyGunn magazine. It was a bold stance that, predictably, led to a conservative freak-out. — (@) Is Sean Connery wearing a red suede codpiece or banana hammock in Zardoz? It's hard to tell, but what we do know is that the man is packing! Fin Costello/Redferns Ian ANDERSON from JETHRO TULL performing live onstage, codpiece. Jethro Tull's frontman Ian Anderson was always ostentatiously dress on stage, but this codpiece was especially eye catching. PascalSam Smith walks the runway during the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 02, 2024 in Paris, France. Nonbinary pop star Sam Smith wore a plaid, tartan codpiece with no pants and sky-high heels while walking in the Vivienne Westwood fashion show at Paris Fashion Week in 2024. - YouTube James Franco's character in the comedy Your Highness wears skin-tight gray leggings that show off and large codpiece. His extra short tunic that shows off the impressive bulge only adds to the humor of any scene he's in. — (@) Heavy metal band GWAR is known for its elaborate and distinctively grotesque costumes, but the band's late frontman, Oderus Urungus, frequently sported giant codpieces. From creatures with too many teeth to a two-foot-long cuttlefish to Cthulhu, the legendary musician seemed to have a never-ending supply of monstrous codpieces. Pathe Sylvester Stallone in Judge Dredd Sylvester Stallone's entire costume in Judge Dredd is a mid-'90s dream, but his codpiece is what really…stands out. — (@) The four members of Kiss always dress up in costumes and face paint, but frontman Gene Simmons frequently sports large codpieces, including a spiked number and one that resembles a silver lobster tail. - YouTube Codpiece is a villain on Doom Patrol, and like his name suggests, he has a huge codpiece. This DC baddie's codpiece is a weapon, and in case you weren't sure about why someone would want a gun in that location, he once said, 'Not everyone can handle a full load from this big gun.'Circa 1540, Portrait of Henry VIII of England (1491-1547). Henry VIII is probably one of the most recognizable figures to ever wear a codpiece. His cloth codpiece is front and center in nearly every portrait of the former King of England, and it's large size was intended to represents his power and Cooper performing with a live boa constrictor, December 1986. Godfather of shock rock Alice Cooper has donned a codpiece multiple time throughout his career, including while wearing a boa constrictor on stage in 1986 and on the cover of his Alice Cooper Trashes the World VHS tape. Warner Bros. Tom Cruz and his codpiece in Rock of Ages. In the comedy jukebox musical Rock of Ages, Tom Cruz plays a tattooed rock star, who at one point trades out his leather pants for assless chaps and a silver demon codpiece with it's tongue sticking out. Rock of Ages? More like C*ck of Ages because once you see it I'll stick with you radio host and 'shock jock' Howard Stern, in costume as 'Fartman', in the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards press room. Shock jock Howard Stern went to the MTV Music Awards in 1992 dressed up as his 'Fartman' persona, wearing a yellow crop-top superhero suit with a giant gold codpiece. Shudder Throb Zombie Quite possibly the sexiest drag king to ever grace our screens, Throb Zombie wore the spikiest codpiece in existence while on Dragula. See on Instagram Drag Race superstar Violet Chachki broke out the leather fetish gear for the Folsom Street Fair in 2024, where she was smoking hot in a leather studded codpiece.
The Guardian
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Gene Hackman: a life in pictures
Eugene Allen Hackman was born on 30 January 1930 in San Bernardino, California. This portrait is from 2001 Photograph: Matt Baron/REX Shutterstock Hackman's early career consisted of a succession of TV bit parts and off-Broadway plays. Here he is with George C Scott in the TV series in December 1963 Photograph: Everett/REX Shutterstock The Hollywood new wave classic was Hackman's breakthrough performance, for which he was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar. Here he is with Estelle Parsons, Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway and Michael J Pollard Photograph: Warner Bros/Allstar Hackman starred alongside Estelle Parsons again in this drama and once again he was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar. Photograph: Everett/REX Shutterstock A year later Hackman hit the jackpot, winning the Academy Award, the Golden Globe and the Bafta for best actor for his role as NYPD detective 'Popeye' Doyle Photograph: 20thHackman arrives at the Oscars with his first wife, Faye Maltese Photograph: Richard Markell/Everett/Shutterstock Hackman holds his award alongside Jane Fonda, left, who won best actress for Klute, and Cloris Leachman, who won best supporting actress for The Last Picture Show Photograph: REX Shutterstock Gene Hackman and Shelley Winters in the disaster movie, which was set on a luxury cruise ship on its final voyage from New York to Athens Photograph: 20 Century Fox/Sportsphoto/Allstar Hackman appeared opposite Al Pacino, as an ex-con heading for Pittsburgh, in Jerry Schatzberg's road drama that won the grand prix (equivalent to the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival Photograph: Ronald Grant Archive Hackman was married twice and had three children; they are pictured here in January 1974 enjoying the snow in Sun Valley, Idaho Photograph: Tony Korody/Sygma/Corbis Hackman was nominated for a Golden Globe and a Bafta for his role as a surveillance expert in Francis Ford Coppola's paranoia thriller Photograph: Paramount/Allstar He reprised his role as Popeye Doyle, and was again nominated for best actor at the Golden Globes and Baftas. Photograph: 20th Century Fox/Allstar Hackman played ex-athlete turned private eye Harry Moseby in Arthur Penn's influential neo-noir thriller. Photograph: WARNER BROS Hackman played Lex Luthor in the groundbreaking superhero movie in 1978. This shot, with henchman Ned Beatty, is from the sequel Photograph: Alamy Hackman starred opposite Nick Nolte in a movie about the Nicaraguan revolution, playing a journalist murdered by the Somoza regime Photograph: Orion/Allstar Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, who married in 1991 Photograph: Donaldson Collection/MichaelAnother Oscar nomination for best actor followed Hackman's role alongside Willem Dafoe as FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights activists Photograph: Orion/Allstar The movie that reinvigorated the western genre found Hackman playing brutal sheriff Little Bill Daggett, here with Frances Fisher playing Strawberry Alice, and won Hackman the best supporting actor Oscar Photograph: Warner Bros/Allstar Hackman at the Academy Awards ceremony in LA in 1993, with Clint Eastwood, who won best picture and best director for Unforgiven Photograph: Everett/REX Shutterstock Hackman with Will Smith in the conspiracy thriller directed by Tony Scott Photograph: Touchstone/Allstar Hackman published five books, three co-written with long-time friend Daniel Lenihan. Here they discuss their new book, Wake of the Perdido Star, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1999, in the same cafe where they first dreamed up their adventure story Photograph: Sarah Martone/AP Hackman played eccentric patriarch Royal Tenenbaum in Wes Anderson's quirky comedy. Here he is with (from left) Ben Stiller, Grant Rosenmeyer, Jonah Meyerson and Gwyneth Paltrow Photograph: Touchstone/Allstar Gene Hackman and Danny De Vito in the 2001 crime film Photograph: Everett Collection Inc/Alamy Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa arrive at the awards ceremony Photograph: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Hackman collected the Cecil B deMille award at the Golden Globes in 2003 for his 'outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment' Photograph: Getty Images Hackman's final film role was in the 2004 comedy with Wayne Robson and Ray Romano Photograph: RGR Collection/Alamy
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Where to watch the NHL's 4 Nations Face-off
As a replacement for NHL Allstar week, the league is holding a week-long round robin tournament consisting of four teams, with players representing the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland. If you're a Tampa Bay Lightning fan, you're in luck because the tournament will feature five Lightning players which include Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel alongside head coach Jon Cooper and Julien BriseBois as Assistant GM for Team Canada. Jake Guentzel will be representing Team USA and Victor Hedman will captain for Team Sweden. Each team will consist of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies. The 4 Nations Face-off will be the first best-on-best tournament since the World Cup of Hockey 2016 in Toronto. All games will be held from Feb. 12-20 in both Montreal and Boston. Each game will be played according to standard NHL rules. Each team will play three tournament games in a traditional Round Robin format. The two teams with the best record will then advance to a one-game Final. 3 points for a win in regulation time 2 points for a win in overtime/shootout 1 point for a loss in overtime/shootout 0 points for a loss in regulation time. Every game will air on ABC, TNT or ESPN. 4 Nations Face-Off Schedule: All times are Eastern Wednesday-Feb. 12Canada vs. Sweden, 8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT Thursday-Feb. 13United States vs. Finland, 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+ Saturday-Feb. 15Finland vs. Sweden, 1 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+United States vs. Canada, 8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+ Monday-Feb. 17Canada vs. Finland, 1 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNTSweden vs. United States, 8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT Thursday-Feb. 20Championship game, 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+ ForwardsKyle Connor - Jack Eichel- Matthew TkachukJake Guentzel - Auston Matthews - Jack HughesMatt Boldy - J.T. Miller - Brady TkachukBrock Nelson - Vincent Trocheck - Dylan Larkin DefensemenJaccob Slavin - Adam FoxZack Werenski - Charlie McAvoyNoah Hanifin - Brock Faber GoaltendersConnor Hellebuyck ForwardsSam Reinhart - Connor McDavid - Mitch MarnerMark Stone - Sidney Crosby - Nathan MackinnonBrad Marchand - Brayden Point - Seth JarvisBrandon Hagel - Anthony Cirelli - Sam Bennett DefensemenDevon Toews - Cale MakarJosh Morrissey - Colton ParaykoShea Theodore - Drew Doughty GoaltendersAdin Hill ForwardsFilip Forsberg - Elias Pettersson - Adrian KempeRickard Rakell - Mika Zibanajed - William NylanderJesper Bratt - Joel Eriksson Ek - Lucas RaymondViktor Arvidsson - Elias Lindholm - Gustav Nyquist DefensemenVictor Hedman - Jonas BrodinRasmus Dahlin - Rasmus AnderssonMattias Ekholm - Erik Karlsson GoaltendersFilip Gustavsson
