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Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Argo Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ – Argo Corporation (TSXV: ARGH), (OTCQX: ARGHF) ('Argo' or the 'Company'), a leader in next-generation transit solutions, announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 ('Q1 2025'). All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Municipal Deployments Argo has made significant progress in the commercialization of its Smart Routing™ technology. The Company's first municipal deployment in the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury launched in the second quarter of 2025, as previously announced by the Company. Argo also announced its landmark $10.9 million 12-month pilot with the City of Brampton in the second quarter of 2025, anticipated to launch later this year. While revenue from these agreements was not reflected in Q1 2025 results, the Company expects to begin recognizing related revenues in the second and third quarters of 2025. Argo continues to advance a robust pipeline of municipal opportunities, positioning the Company for continued growth. Research & Development of Smart Routing™ Transit System In Q1 2025, the Company continued its investment in research and development to enhance its proprietary Smart Routing™ hardware and AI-powered software ecosystem, including vertical integration hardware onboard its Argo X1 electric vehicles. This end-to-end platform combines real-time routing software, electric vehicles and full-service operations to deliver dynamic, on-demand transit services. FoodsUp Inc. The company held a 47.851% interest in FoodsUp Inc. ('FoodsUp') as of March 31, 2025. FoodsUp is one of Canada's leading restaurant supply platforms, with annual revenues of $108 million in fiscal 2024. As previously disclosed, the Company made significant progress towards the divestment of this ownership interest in Q1 2025: Sale of Shares: The Company received approximately $2.5 million in proceeds from the sale of an aggregate of 5,855 subordinate-voting shares of FoodsUp Inc. Option Agreements: The Company entered into two option agreements (collectively, the 'Option Agreements') granting the holders thereof the irrevocable option to purchase up to a total of 45,932 subordinate-voting shares of FoodsUp. If the transactions contemplated by the Option Agreements are fully exercised, the Company has the potential to receive gross proceeds of between $21.6 million and $30.2 million. The Company's ability to complete the transactions provided for in the Option Agreements remain subject to any required approvals, including final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and approval of the shareholders of the Company. In addition, in the second quarter of 2025, the Company announced that its board of directors declared a special stock dividend (the 'Stock Dividend') intended to provide its legacy shareholders with their proportionate stake in the net proceeds realized upon the eventual sale by the Company of its ownership interest in FoodsUp. Pursuant to the Stock Dividend, all of the Company's common shareholders of record on August 13, 2025 (the 'Record Date') will be entitled to receive, one Preferred Share, Series A of Argo for each common share of Argo held on the Record Date. The payment date for the Stock Dividend is August 20, 2025. Additional details regarding the Stock Dividend can be found in the Company's press release dated May 21, 2025. For detailed information, please refer to Argo's condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024 ('Q1 2025 Financial Statements') and its management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024 (the 'Q1 2025 MD&A'), filed on SEDAR+ at The following table provides a summary of Argo's financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024: For the three months ended March 31 2025 2024 REVENUE $512,172 $219,585 Cost of revenue $115,987 $12,956 General and administration 2,570,907 966,946 Operational support 663,431 239,207 Research and development 224,492 49,174 Sales and marketing 10,648 34,802 Provision for trade and other receivables – – Amortization & depreciation 18,490 34,746 Depreciation 25,989 7,584 Total operating expenses 3,629,944 1,345,415 OPERATING LOSS ($3,117,772) ($1,125,830) OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) (14,791) (40,069) Interest expenses (427,312) (228,616) Interest income – 897 Loss on termination (996,968) – Write-off of accounts payable settlements – 98,202 Fair value gain (loss) on investments 2,726,221 – Gain on sale of investment 105,864 – Share of loss of an associate – (1,083,495) Net income/ (loss) from continuing operations ($1,724,758) ($2,378,911) Discontinued Operations Net gain/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 497 (489,791) Gain from derecognition, net of tax – 1,341,770 NET GAIN (LOSS) ($1,724,261) ($1,526,932) Cumulative translation adjustment (342) 78,655 Cumulative translation adjustment for discontinued operations – (252,661) NET PROFIT (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT (LOSS) ($1,724,603) ($1,700,938) (Loss) Profit per share (Loss) income per share from continuing operations – Basic and diluted ($0.01) ($0.02) Income (loss) per share from derecognition and discontinued operations – Basic and diluted $0.00 $0.01 Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic and diluted 138,683,002 132,944,615 All figures rounded to the nearest dollar. Prepared in accordance with IFRS. About Argo Argo delivers the world's first fully vertically integrated transit system, combining Argo X1 electric vehicles, Smart Routing™ technology, and comprehensive operational management in a single end-to-end solution. By integrating every aspect of the transit experience, Argo enables municipalities to augment traditional fixed-route services to dynamically optimized on-demand service while maintaining standard public transit pricing. The company launched Argo School in September 2024 and began its first municipal deployment in Bradford West Gwillimbury in early 2025. Learn more at Praveen Arichandran, CEOArgo Corporation(800) 575-7051 Forward-Looking Information This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as 'may', 'will', 'plan', 'expect', 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' and 'intend,' and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. The forward- looking information set out in this news release relates to future events or our future performance and includes, without limitation, statements concerning the recognition of revenue in future quarters, the future growth of the Company, the completion of the completion of the exercise of the options granted pursuant to the Option Agreements by the holders thereof, Argo's ability to obtain all necessary approvals in respect of the Option Agreements and the Stock Dividend, and Argo's intention with respect to the Stock Dividend. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, as described in more detail in the Company's securities filings available at Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. See 'Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information', 'Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies' and 'Other Business Risks and Uncertainties' in the Company's Q1 2025 Financial Statements and its Q1 2025 MD&A for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements and other risks. Readers are urged to consider the uncertainties, risks, and assumptions carefully when evaluating forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. We have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation and regulatory requirements. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Argo Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Argo Corporation (TSXV: ARGH), (OTCQX: ARGHF) ("Argo" or the "Company"), a leader in next-generation transit solutions, announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 ("Q1 2025"). All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Municipal Deployments Argo has made significant progress in the commercialization of its Smart Routing™ technology. The Company's first municipal deployment in the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury launched in the second quarter of 2025, as previously announced by the Company. Argo also announced its landmark $10.9 million 12-month pilot with the City of Brampton in the second quarter of 2025, anticipated to launch later this year. While revenue from these agreements was not reflected in Q1 2025 results, the Company expects to begin recognizing related revenues in the second and third quarters of 2025. Argo continues to advance a robust pipeline of municipal opportunities, positioning the Company for continued growth. Research & Development of Smart Routing™ Transit System In Q1 2025, the Company continued its investment in research and development to enhance its proprietary Smart Routing™ hardware and AI-powered software ecosystem, including vertical integration hardware onboard its Argo X1 electric vehicles. This end-to-end platform combines real-time routing software, electric vehicles and full-service operations to deliver dynamic, on-demand transit services. FoodsUp Inc. The company held a 47.851% interest in FoodsUp Inc. ("FoodsUp") as of March 31, 2025. FoodsUp is one of Canada's leading restaurant supply platforms, with annual revenues of $108 million in fiscal 2024. As previously disclosed, the Company made significant progress towards the divestment of this ownership interest in Q1 2025: Sale of Shares: The Company received approximately $2.5 million in proceeds from the sale of an aggregate of 5,855 subordinate-voting shares of FoodsUp Inc. Option Agreements: The Company entered into two option agreements (collectively, the "Option Agreements") granting the holders thereof the irrevocable option to purchase up to a total of 45,932 subordinate-voting shares of FoodsUp. If the transactions contemplated by the Option Agreements are fully exercised, the Company has the potential to receive gross proceeds of between $21.6 million and $30.2 million. The Company's ability to complete the transactions provided for in the Option Agreements remain subject to any required approvals, including final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and approval of the shareholders of the Company. In addition, in the second quarter of 2025, the Company announced that its board of directors declared a special stock dividend (the "Stock Dividend") intended to provide its legacy shareholders with their proportionate stake in the net proceeds realized upon the eventual sale by the Company of its ownership interest in FoodsUp. Pursuant to the Stock Dividend, all of the Company's common shareholders of record on August 13, 2025 (the "Record Date") will be entitled to receive, one Preferred Share, Series A of Argo for each common share of Argo held on the Record Date. The payment date for the Stock Dividend is August 20, 2025. Additional details regarding the Stock Dividend can be found in the Company's press release dated May 21, 2025. For detailed information, please refer to Argo's condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024 ("Q1 2025 Financial Statements") and its management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024 (the "Q1 2025 MD&A"), filed on SEDAR+ at The following table provides a summary of Argo's financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024: For the three months ended March 31 2025 2024 REVENUE $512,172 $219,585 Cost of revenue $115,987 $12,956 General and administration 2,570,907 966,946 Operational support 663,431 239,207 Research and development 224,492 49,174 Sales and marketing 10,648 34,802 Provision for trade and other receivables - - Amortization & depreciation 18,490 34,746 Depreciation 25,989 7,584 Total operating expenses 3,629,944 1,345,415 OPERATING LOSS ($3,117,772) ($1,125,830)OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) (14,791) (40,069) Interest expenses (427,312) (228,616) Interest income - 897 Loss on termination (996,968) - Write-off of accounts payable settlements - 98,202 Fair value gain (loss) on investments 2,726,221 - Gain on sale of investment 105,864 - Share of loss of an associate - (1,083,495) Net income/ (loss) from continuing operations ($1,724,758) ($2,378,911) Discontinued Operations Net gain/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 497 (489,791) Gain from derecognition, net of tax - 1,341,770 NET GAIN (LOSS) ($1,724,261) ($1,526,932) Cumulative translation adjustment (342) 78,655 Cumulative translation adjustment for discontinued operations - (252,661) NET PROFIT (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT (LOSS) ($1,724,603) ($1,700,938) (Loss) Profit per share (Loss) income per share from continuing operations – Basic and diluted ($0.01) ($0.02) Income (loss) per share from derecognition and discontinued operations - Basic and diluted $0.00 $0.01 Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic and diluted 138,683,002 132,944,615 All figures rounded to the nearest dollar. Prepared in accordance with IFRS. About Argo Argo delivers the world's first fully vertically integrated transit system, combining Argo X1 electric vehicles, Smart Routing™ technology, and comprehensive operational management in a single end-to-end solution. By integrating every aspect of the transit experience, Argo enables municipalities to augment traditional fixed-route services to dynamically optimized on-demand service while maintaining standard public transit pricing. The company launched Argo School in September 2024 and began its first municipal deployment in Bradford West Gwillimbury in early 2025. Learn more at Praveen Arichandran, CEOArgo Corporation(800) 575-7051 Forward-Looking Information This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate," "estimate," and "intend," and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. The forward- looking information set out in this news release relates to future events or our future performance and includes, without limitation, statements concerning the recognition of revenue in future quarters, the future growth of the Company, the completion of the completion of the exercise of the options granted pursuant to the Option Agreements by the holders thereof, Argo's ability to obtain all necessary approvals in respect of the Option Agreements and the Stock Dividend, and Argo's intention with respect to the Stock Dividend. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, as described in more detail in the Company's securities filings available at Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information", "Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies" and "Other Business Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's Q1 2025 Financial Statements and its Q1 2025 MD&A for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements and other risks. Readers are urged to consider the uncertainties, risks, and assumptions carefully when evaluating forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. We have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation and regulatory requirements. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE ARGO CORPORATION View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Argo Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Argo Corporation (TSXV: ARGH), (OTCQX: ARGHF) (" Argo" or the " Company"), a leader in next-generation transit solutions, announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (" Q1 2025"). All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Municipal Deployments Argo has made significant progress in the commercialization of its Smart Routing™ technology. The Company's first municipal deployment in the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury launched in the second quarter of 2025, as previously announced by the Company. Argo also announced its landmark $10.9 million 12-month pilot with the City of Brampton in the second quarter of 2025, anticipated to launch later this year. While revenue from these agreements was not reflected in Q1 2025 results, the Company expects to begin recognizing related revenues in the second and third quarters of 2025. Argo continues to advance a robust pipeline of municipal opportunities, positioning the Company for continued growth. Research & Development of Smart Routing™ Transit System In Q1 2025, the Company continued its investment in research and development to enhance its proprietary Smart Routing™ hardware and AI-powered software ecosystem, including vertical integration hardware onboard its Argo X1 electric vehicles. This end-to-end platform combines real-time routing software, electric vehicles and full-service operations to deliver dynamic, on-demand transit services. FoodsUp Inc. The company held a 47.851% interest in FoodsUp Inc. (" FoodsUp") as of March 31, 2025. FoodsUp is one of Canada's leading restaurant supply platforms, with annual revenues of $108 million in fiscal 2024. As previously disclosed, the Company made significant progress towards the divestment of this ownership interest in Q1 2025: Sale of Shares: The Company received approximately $2.5 million in proceeds from the sale of an aggregate of 5,855 subordinate-voting shares of FoodsUp Inc. Option Agreements: The Company entered into two option agreements (collectively, the " Option Agreements") granting the holders thereof the irrevocable option to purchase up to a total of 45,932 subordinate-voting shares of FoodsUp. If the transactions contemplated by the Option Agreements are fully exercised, the Company has the potential to receive gross proceeds of between $21.6 million and $30.2 million. The Company's ability to complete the transactions provided for in the Option Agreements remain subject to any required approvals, including final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and approval of the shareholders of the Company. In addition, in the second quarter of 2025, the Company announced that its board of directors declared a special stock dividend (the " Stock Dividend") intended to provide its legacy shareholders with their proportionate stake in the net proceeds realized upon the eventual sale by the Company of its ownership interest in FoodsUp. Pursuant to the Stock Dividend, all of the Company's common shareholders of record on August 13, 2025 (the " Record Date") will be entitled to receive, one Preferred Share, Series A of Argo for each common share of Argo held on the Record Date. The payment date for the Stock Dividend is August 20, 2025. Additional details regarding the Stock Dividend can be found in the Company's press release dated May 21, 2025. For detailed information, please refer to Argo's condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024 (" Q1 2025 Financial Statements") and its management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024 (the " Q1 2025 MD&A"), filed on SEDAR+ at The following table provides a summary of Argo's financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024: For the three months ended March 31 2025 2024 REVENUE $512,172 $219,585 Cost of revenue $115,987 $12,956 General and administration 2,570,907 966,946 Operational support 663,431 239,207 Research and development 224,492 49,174 Sales and marketing 10,648 34,802 Provision for trade and other receivables - - Amortization & depreciation 18,490 34,746 Depreciation 25,989 7,584 Total operating expenses 3,629,944 1,345,415 OPERATING LOSS ($3,117,772) ($1,125,830) OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) (14,791) (40,069) Interest expenses (427,312) (228,616) Interest income - 897 Loss on termination (996,968) - Write-off of accounts payable settlements - 98,202 Fair value gain (loss) on investments 2,726,221 - Gain on sale of investment 105,864 - Share of loss of an associate - (1,083,495) Net income/ (loss) from continuing operations ($1,724,758) ($2,378,911) Discontinued Operations Net gain/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 497 (489,791) Gain from derecognition, net of tax - 1,341,770 NET GAIN (LOSS) ($1,724,261) ($1,526,932) Cumulative translation adjustment (342) 78,655 Cumulative translation adjustment for discontinued operations - (252,661) NET PROFIT (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT (LOSS) ($1,724,603) ($1,700,938) (Loss) Profit per share (Loss) income per share from continuing operations – Basic and diluted ($0.01) ($0.02) Income (loss) per share from derecognition and discontinued operations - Basic and diluted $0.00 $0.01 Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic and diluted 138,683,002 132,944,615 All figures rounded to the nearest dollar. Prepared in accordance with IFRS. About Argo Argo delivers the world's first fully vertically integrated transit system, combining Argo X1 electric vehicles, Smart Routing™ technology, and comprehensive operational management in a single end-to-end solution. By integrating every aspect of the transit experience, Argo enables municipalities to augment traditional fixed-route services to dynamically optimized on-demand service while maintaining standard public transit pricing. The company launched Argo School in September 2024 and began its first municipal deployment in Bradford West Gwillimbury in early 2025. Learn more at Praveen Arichandran, CEO Argo Corporation (800) 575-7051 Forward-Looking Information This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate," "estimate," and "intend," and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. The forward- looking information set out in this news release relates to future events or our future performance and includes, without limitation, statements concerning the recognition of revenue in future quarters, the future growth of the Company, the completion of the completion of the exercise of the options granted pursuant to the Option Agreements by the holders thereof, Argo's ability to obtain all necessary approvals in respect of the Option Agreements and the Stock Dividend, and Argo's intention with respect to the Stock Dividend. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, as described in more detail in the Company's securities filings available at Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information", "Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies" and "Other Business Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's Q1 2025 Financial Statements and its Q1 2025 MD&A for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements and other risks. Readers are urged to consider the uncertainties, risks, and assumptions carefully when evaluating forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. We have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation and regulatory requirements. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Chicago Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Villanova volleyball recruit Marikate Ritterbusch kick-starts Benet softball. ‘She has meant a lot.'
Marikate Ritterbusch will graduate from Benet having earned six varsity letters, three each in volleyball and softball. The Villanova volleyball commit wasn't the best player on either team, but she may be the best athlete in the senior class. In volleyball, Ritterbusch was a backup libero who helped the Redwings reach the Class 4A state championship match in each of the past three seasons. In softball, she played first base for two seasons, including when the Redwings finished third in Class 3A in 2023, but she has switched to center field while continuing to produce as the No. 9 hitter. 'Usually your nine-hole hitter, you want them to get on base in order to then have the top of the order coming up,' Benet softball coach Janet Royal said. 'That's why we put Marikate there because she's usually getting on base. 'She also plays a phenomenal center field and really hits the ball hard, so she has meant a lot to the team, especially as a leader as a senior — and she's an athlete.' That athleticism is tested in the spring, when Ritterbusch juggles high school softball and club volleyball. 'It's really a lot of driving back and forth and kind of just going all over the place in the spring,' she said. 'A lot of times, I go from a softball game or practice to my club volleyball practices.' Volleyball is Ritterbusch's favorite sport, but she wasn't about to forgo one more softball season. 'I love them both,' she said. 'I'll be sad once softball is over, but I'm glad I got to play it in the spring my whole life, basically. 'It's a lot of important time management and just a lot of effort and working with a lot of coaches. I'm grateful that all the coaches I've been working with allow me to do both.' Ritterbusch got the job done both in the field and at the plate on Wednesday. She went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored and made one putout to help the eighth-seeded Redwings beat ninth-seeded Argo 4-1 in a Class 4A Benet Regional semifinal in Lisle. The Redwings (17-17) will face top-seeded Marist (32-2) in the regional championship game at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Argo (19-9) led 1-0 until the bottom of the third inning, which Ritterbusch began with a single to right. She stole second and scored on a two-out infield single by sophomore catcher Lanie Rosner. Sophomore pitcher Sophie Rosner, who pitched a six-hitter with no walks and 10 strikeouts, followed with an RBI double to put the Redwings ahead to stay. 'We knew that they had a good pitcher, so talking to each other as everyone else went through the lineup and looking for those early strikes and going after it was really important,' Ritterbusch said. 'When they got that first run, we knew that we had to come back right away. So we got that run back, and it was good once we got our hits going.' Senior third baseman Bella Iovinelli, who was hitting in front of Ritterbusch, got the Redwings going in her final two at-bats, blasting solo home runs in the fourth and sixth innings, with the first striking the scoreboard. That gave Benet five hits from the bottom two hitters in the lineup. 'It's awesome to see them step up in this last game and be able to put the ball in play,' Royal said. 'Bella hit two home runs after she broke her bat in warmups. She hit two home runs with someone else's bat, which is phenomenal.' Iovinelli, who had hit one previous home run this season, borrowed sophomore Sofia Heggie's bat to do her bashing. 'I tried to find a new one fast,' Iovinelli said. 'It worked.' As has Ritterbusch's balancing of her busy schedule. She raised her average to .275 and has 23 runs scored, seven RBIs and a team-high eight stolen bases. 'It's been a lot to juggle, but I'm super grateful just to be a part of these two great programs and to just be able to do what I love over and over again,' she said. 'It's taught me a lot about hard work and time balancing.' Ritterbusch's teammates are thankful she stuck around. 'She is honestly such a good teammate,' Iovinelli said. 'She's always there to lift you up. Whether you do good or bad, she's always the first person to say, 'Good job.''
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
After a major dance routine to open the AMAs, Jennifer Lopez announces a Vegas residency
Jennifer Lopez kicked off the American Music Awards with gusto Monday night, opening with a six-minute dance routine set to 23 hits from the last year, then changing outfits eight times as she hosted the evening. She also changed her touring plans, announcing a Las Vegas residency in place of the world tour she canceled last summer. 'SURPRISE JLOVERS! We're back! I'm doing a residency in Las Vegas!,' she wrote Monday night on social media. Lopez will play a dozen dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, starting Dec. 30 and spread out through March 28, in her 'Up All Night' residency. Tickets go on sale June 6. The 'On the Floor' singer backed out of the summer 2024 tour almost exactly a year ago, saying — amid rumors that she and then-husband Ben Affleck were living apart — she needed 'time off to be with her children, family and close friends.' Months later, as the public-facing parts of their relationship seemed to signal it was over, she filed for divorce from the 'Argo' Oscar winner. But Monday night in Vegas — the AMAs went down at the Fontainebleu on the Strip — Lopez turned the spotlight on others, including Janet Jackson, who performed publicly for the first time in seven years and accepted the Icon Award, given to a performer whose body of work has had a major influence on pop music worldwide. Previous recipients include Lionel Richie in 2022 and Rihanna in 2013. Rod Stewart took home the 2025 award for lifetime achievement, while Gracie Abrams was named new artist of the year. Billie Eilish grabbed seven awards in categories including song of the year, album of the year, female pop star and favorite touring artist. Country music awards went to Post Malone, Dan & Shay, and Beyoncé. Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' took favorite hip-hop song, while Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)' was named favorite hip-hop album. Doechii's 'Anxiety' was the top social song, Megan Thee Stallion was fave female hip-hop artist, and SZA and the Weeknd won in the female and male R&B singer categories. A complete list of winners is available on the AMAs website.
