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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
NFL announcer Greg Olsen makes true feelings on Tom Brady clear after legend stole his Fox Sports job
NFL broadcaster Greg Olsen has revealed his true feelings for Tom Brady after the legend replaced him at Fox's top football color commentator - they're 'very good friends'. The longtime Patriot and Buccaneer replaced the former Panthers tight end to become part of the No 1 pair for the network in the broadcast booth. Olsen was demoted to the No 2 crew by a rookie commentator, with his feelings on the move staying low-key until now. 'I always make sure I'm very clear where my personal aspirations to continue to ascend in this industry and to get back calling those games are completely independent of Tom and I,' Olsen said on 'Pardon My Take'. 'We've hung out, personally. We talk on the phone, we keep in touch, he sent a cool video for my youth football team… we talk about raising teenage daughters, we've gone to play golf together, we hung out at the Bahamas at a little retreat. We've gotten to be very good friends on a very personal level since he's joined Fox.' Olsen still has a desire to be part of a top broadcast duo in the NFL and appears to see every call as an opportunity. Brady signed a 10-year, $375million contract with Fox as he transitioned from field to booth 'There's this idea that there's this personal animosity and competition. There's not,' Olsen continued. 'My relationship with Tom and Fox and Joe Davis and Burkhardt and all my people at Fox couldn't be better.' 'On the other parallel line to that, yes, I want to ascend in the industry, and I'm sure Joe Davis wants to call Super Bowls as well, that doesn't mean he doesn't like Burkhardt. Any motivated guy, you want to be the best at what you do. That is not a knock on the people that are ahead of you.' Brady signed a 10-year, $375million contract with Fox, as the football legend transitioned from the field to the broadcast booth. Last month, Brady was on the receiving end of as major snub from the Emmys, with him not being nominated in the 'Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst' category, while watching Olsen get the nod. Olsen was nominated in the category for the fourth straight year alongside Troy Aikman, longtime Brady rival Peyton Manning, Bill Raftery, and John Smoltz.
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Travel + Leisure
13 hours ago
- Health
- Travel + Leisure
This Iconic Bahamas Resort Is Hosting Wellness Weekends Throughout the Summer—Here's How You Can Join
There's arguably no better destination for rest and relaxation than the sandy shores and turquoise waters of the Bahamas, and The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, is ready to add a little extra wellness to your R&R routine. Nora Tobin—integrated health coach and founder of Nora's Naturals, a sustainable nutrition line—has created three weekend-long retreats throughout the summer in partnership with the luxury resort. The retreats are built around Tobin's four signature pillars: Restore, Perform, Nourish, and Glow, which she's designed to integrate personal wellbeing into each trip without sacrificing indulgence. Taking into consideration that guests are, of course, on vacation, the extent of their participation is entirely up to them. They can throw themselves into an immersive three-day retreat (which still includes plenty of beach and dining time), or they can cherry-pick activities in an a la carte format. The weekends will be filled with small group classes, individual sessions, and seminars. 'My goal with our upcoming retreat series is to provide approachable tools to gently transform wellbeing and accelerate performance in a playful environment," Tobin said. "The retreats are not only an opportunity to revitalize, but also create exceptional social connections. One of the most thrilling aspects for me is the ability to bring amazing people together who may become dear friends, or at the very least, enjoy passion fruit martinis by the sea." (I highly recommend said martini.) One of the most thrilling aspects for me is the ability to bring amazing people together who may become dear friends, or at the very least, enjoy passionfruit martinis by the sea. — Nora Tobin I had the chance to get an early taste of some of the amazing things Tobin and Four Seasons have to offer, and what I loved most was that I was able to enjoy all my favorite parts of a vacation while working on my wellbeing. We would practice beachside yoga, listening to the sounds of the crashing waves, and then follow that up with a crisp glass of Champagne—which, in my opinion, is the perfect way to end a yoga class. Experiencing a sample from each of the upcoming weekends, I learned new wellness techniques that are easy to integrate into not only my everyday personal life, but my professional life as well. When classes are not in session, guests can explore and enjoy the 35 acres of lush tropical resort, including three pools (keep an eye out for the Versailles pool, featured in the James Bond film "Casino Royale"), a fitness center, tennis and golf courts, and a Balinese-style spa. Visit The Ocean Club website to sign up for the following weekends: Restore and Renew, June 6-8: Focus on restoring and renewing reparative sleep, stress reset, and biological age optimization. Fitness and Performance, July 18-20: Target metabolic transformation, performance nutrition, and athletic recovery. Nourish and Glow, Aug. 3-5: Learn about natural fat burning, anti-aging nutrition, and detoxing your system.
The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Watch: Titan sub passenger reveals emails warning of flaws in the hull were ignored for over a year
An early passenger of the doomed Oceangate Titan sub has revealed emails he sent warning of potential flaws in the submersible's hull were ignored for over a year. Speaking on the documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster (BBC Two, 27 May), submersible expert Karl Stanley claimed to have come within 'a few percentage points of implosion' after hearing loud cracking sounds in the carbon fiber hull during a 2.5 mile deep test dive in the Bahamas in 2019. Giving evidence to the Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation, Stanley said of his subsequent correspondence with Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush: 'I was very much concerned, that I kept sending him emails for over a year. And I didn't even know a fraction of what we know now. 'I feel this exchange of emails strained our relationship.'
CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Whistler reveals full 2025 Summer Concert Series lineup
An outdoor concert in Whistler is pictured. (Image credit: Resort Municipality of Whistler) Get ready to sing, dance and be merry: the Resort Municipality of Whistler has unveiled the full lineup for its annual Summer Night Concert Series. The outdoor shows in the Olympic Plaza are free and run Thursdays and Fridays in July and August. The series kicks off on Canada Day, when five-time Juno winner Bahamas will take the stage. 'We take pride in welcoming the world to our beautiful mountain community,' said Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton, in a media release. 'Each year, the Whistler Summer Concert Series cultivates a vibrant atmosphere that brings people together through the exhilarating shared experience of live music. The international musical talent that the 2025 lineup brings to Whistler reflects the unmatched energy of our world-class resort. This year is a special year for the Resort Municipality of Whistler: it's our 50th anniversary and Sam Roberts Band will headline the celebrations Aug. 22.' Each night begins at 6:30 p.m. with a DJ set before the headlining performer at 7:30 p.m. Free outdoor movie nights will also take place at the venue on Wednesdays and Sundays in July. The full concert schedule is: Tuesday, July 1 – Bahamas with opening DJ SOUL CLUB Thursday, July 3 – Moontricks with Special Guest Mark Woodyard Friday, July 4 – Wild Rivers with opening DJ Peacefrog Thursday, July 10 – Mo'Kalamity with opening DJ PRAiZ Friday, July 11 – 54•40 with opening DJ ShotSki Thursday, July 17 – Chali 2na and the House of Vibe with opening DJ Vinyl Ritchie Friday, July 18 – Chantal Kreviazuk with opening DJ LAZY FNGZ Thursday, July 24 – Paco Versailles with opening DJ Olly Watt Friday, July 25 – Owen Riegling with opening DJ T Rex Thursday, August 21 – PINEO & LOEB and Special Guests with opening DJ Foxy Moron Friday, August 22 – Sam Roberts Band with opening DJ Whitness Thursday, August 28 – Drag in the Mountains with opening DJs Vital Signs Friday, August 29 – Hollow Coves with opening DJ Badger The schedule for movie nights in the plaza is:
Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Rollercoasters, arcade games and giant slides — I've found the most fun-packed cruise ship
There's a knot in my stomach, the kind you get before a rollercoaster drops. But this is no amusement park ride. I'm rocketing skywards on the Aqua Slidecoaster, hands gripping an inflatable raft hurtling up a steep ramp 20 decks above the Atlantic. It's a ride that promises thrills and it delivers — just not the way I expected. Instead of a dramatic plunge, I'm launched into the gentlest, splashiest waterslide. Giggling and wet, I emerge moments later, ready to line up and do it all over again. The Aqua Slidecoaster is a rush — and unlike many activities on board, it's free — but everything about Norwegian Aqua screams 'fun'. This is a ship built for holidays in the sun, with up to 12-night itineraries in the Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda. I joined a round trip from Miami, Florida, with a stop at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas. It was jam-packed with high-octane rides and sun-soaked infinity pools, Broadway-worthy shows, buzzy bars and dining. Aqua is the first in Norwegian's new Prima Plus Class and its largest ship to date. At 1,056ft, it is longer than its older shipmates, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, and carries up to 3,571 passengers. I'd expected mega-ship glitz, but Aqua is more boutique resort than floating city, with clean lines, designer touches and space to spare. It's also made for play. Glow Court, an interactive court with LED walls and floor that lights up feels just like stepping into a video game. One moment I'm shooting hoops to stop a virtual volcano from erupting and kicking balls into a honeycomb wall, exploding the tiles to win. Next, I'm stamping out glowing squares and dodging laser beams in a digital obstacle course. At night, the entire space transforms into a neon-lit lounge. Nearby, there's pickleball, a 12-hole mini-golf course, beer pong and a bar with interactive darts. Game Zone is a blast (£132pp for a seven-day pass). The arcade hall serves up fun nostalgia hits, with retro classics such as Donkey Kong and Ms Pac-Man alongside pinball machines, mini bowling lanes and VR rides. As it is right next to the Observatory Lounge, grown-ups can unwind over a cocktail while kids play just steps away. I had dance-offs with friends, raced V8 motorcars and strapped in for a VR rollercoaster ride through a dystopian city crawling with zombies. The graphics were simple but the thrill was real. The Drop, a slide that spirals down the outside of the ship sent me into a ten-deck freefall, where I landed, face up, laughing and dazed, outside the Local Bar & Grill. 'Fastest way to lunch,' one passenger quipped. Sure, but my stomach was still stuck where the trapdoor snapped open: four seconds of unadulterated terror before meeting up with the slide. Fortunately, you don't have to drop through a trapdoor to find good food. Aqua has 15 dining venues, nine of them speciality restaurants. I ate at Sukhothai (£38 supplement), a temple of spice new to Norwegian and its first Thai restaurant. It's the real deal, one that happily nails the Thai key flavours of salty, sour, sweet and spicy. I devoured plump salt and pepper prawns, a zingy green papaya salad and pad Thai. Curries, especially the duck curry, were a standout: rich and saucy, with depth and spice. The kitchen will also dial up the heat if you're feeling brave. • Read our full guide to Cruise holidays Hudson's, the main dining room, included in the cruise fare, is a showstopper, all chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows framing uninterrupted sea views. The menu is equally expansive, ranging from seared scallops to spaghetti pomodoro. Local Bar & Grill, another complimentary spot, became my breakfast go-to, with a full English breakfast, proper espresso and a laid-back vibe. Table service was a perk. It also shines late at night, with burgers and beer. Indulge Food Hall travels the globe with fast bites ordered via a menu board. The best of these included tostadas, smoky Texas barbecue, fragrant korma, bang bang noodles and salads from the new, plant-based stall, Planterie. At the heart of the ship is the Penrose Atrium, a sleek, multi-level space wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass that floods the decks with natural light and endless ocean views. It's the ideal perch for gazing out at the horizon, Starbucks in hand or a breezy daytime drink from the Penrose Bar, one of several lounges scattered across the ship. Down on deck six, there's the Whisky Bar, a buzzy spot most hours with a killer negroni. The new Swirl Wine Bar is steps away, but cosy and quiet, with a decent wine list. When the sun sets, Aqua comes to life with big-ticket shows. Its headline act, Revolution: A Celebration of Prince, is all velvet swagger, funk and falsetto — and excellent — with four powerhouse singers, a great band and high-voltage dancers. I boogied in the dance area in front of the stage, an experience not unlike the first Prince concert I saw back in 1994. Rumours, Norwegian's full-length tribute to Fleetwood Mac's iconic album, is another must-see, intimate and raw, blending music with the band's famously dramatic backstory. A late show at Improv at Sea proved a hoot, with American stand-up comedians delivering slick one-liners. • Quiz: what kind of cruise would you enjoy most? Mandara Spa was the antidote to all this action. A day pass to the Thermal Suite (£75) bought me restorative hours drifting between wet and dry saunas, a menthol-infused steam room, snow room, and others lined with pink salt, clay or detoxifying charcoal. Infinity Beach was another sanctuary. Toes in the water on an overwater daybed, there was only sea and sky ahead. Up on deck 17, the main pool was buzzier: with sunloungers, a bigger pool than earlier ships and a party vibe. Vibe Beach Club upped the ante, replete with infinity hot tubs, cabanas and sunloungers shaded by vermilion umbrellas, and DJs spinning ambient tunes (£202pp for a seven-day pass). I stayed in a Deluxe Balcony room, one of 1,037 in the category. It was spacious, with smart storage, a roomy bathroom and a clean, modern aesthetic. Solo travellers are well catered for too, with 37 Studio cabins and their own dedicated lounge. The Haven — Norwegian's ship-within-a-ship — is a step up, with its own restaurant, infinity pool, butler service, concierge and private lift. With 127 suites, it's Norwegian's biggest suite complex yet, and includes the first two-storey, three-bedroom duplex suites. It was quiet on our sailing, but no doubt will be a top pick for families and multigenerational travellers. • 19 of the best Caribbean cruise lines for 2025 At Great Stirrup Cay, our one beach day on this mini-cruise, there was no shortage of ways to while away the day — much like the cruise itself. Some guests snorkelled with schools of colourful fish while others paddled across turquoise shallows or ziplined high above the sea. Norwegian has big plans for the island, including a sprawling new pool, upgraded cabanas and a pier; as things stand, the ship anchors off the island and you're ferried ashore by tenders. But to me, it was close to perfect, with soft sand underfoot, palms swaying and a peaceful, unhurried vibe. I ended the day at Silver Cove, the island's luxe, resort-style sanctuary with private villas, a Moët & Chandon bar, a spa (all three at extra cost) and a serene infinity pool. I sat on a scoop of white sand, nothing but blue seas ahead, and drank it all in. This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue Belinda Luksic was a guest of Norwegian Cruise Line, which has seven nights' full board from £1,194pp, departing on November 30 ( Fly to Miami
