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Hypebeast
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
ZAMAERA, Damien Mirza and Roshan Light Up Kuala Lumpur at Road to FAM
The night was electric in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown as Malaysia's own rap powerhouse,ZAMAERA, took center stage for the latest stop in the sold out 'Road to FAM' series. In a city brimming with music, the event—held at the intimate yet pulsing Over & Above venue—proved that Southeast Asia's next wave of artists is more than ready to claim their place on the global stage. Presented byFuture Asian Music (FAM)andLevi's®, 'Road to FAM' is a city-hopping music showcase that's been turning heads across the region. After packed-out shows in Manila and Singapore, the energy arrived in KL on May 21, where ZAMAERA headlined a night that blended hip hop, R&B, and denim culture into something uniquely Malaysian. ZAMAERA, who first made waves with her viral anthem 'Helly Kelly,' didn't disappoint. Decked out in a custom Levi's® look by local labelUGLY PRETTY—think layered denim corset, miniskirt, and a blazer-trench hybrid—the rapper owned the stage. Her setlist was a masterclass in crowd work, weaving together fan favorites like 'Big Fish' and new drops like 'Jumper' with the kind of energy that had the whole room moving. At one point, she even invited fans to dance with her on stage—a move that turned the packed venue into a full-on dance floor. The evening's vibe was set by local DJs Damien Mirza and Prav, who warmed up the crowd with hip hop and R\&B mixes that had people grooving long before ZAMAERA's first beat dropped. And in a nod to the city's creative community, Levi's® also teamed up with graffiti artistCloakwork, turning the event into more than just a concert—it was a night of style, music, and culture coming together in one sweaty, joyful room. For ZAMAERA, the look she wore wasn't just about fashion—it was a statement. 'She owns her identity unapologetically, and I wanted her outfit to reflect that strength and fearlessness,' said UGLY PRETTY, the designer behind the piece. The message? You don't just have to make music to make waves. The 'Road to FAM' series isn't just about the live shows, either. Each stop is being captured in a mini-documentary series that'll dig into the artists' roots and creative journeys. And with the final show set to close out in Jakarta with RAMENGVRL, there's plenty more to come. It's clear that FAM and Levi's® are tapping into something real: a community-driven platform that celebrates emerging talent and builds bridges between local scenes and global ears. If the Kuala Lumpur show was any indication, the future of Asian music isn't just bright—it's blinding. Learn more about the series
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Luke Littler wins record SIXTH Premier League night with victory over Luke Humphries – and has more points than Man Utd
LUKE LITTLER sent out a chilling warning to his rivals with a record SIXTH Premier League night win. And that means he finishes the season with more points than his beloved Manchester United. 6 Luke Littler delivered a Big Fish finish on his way to a sixth Premier League nightly win Credit: PA 6 Manchester United cannot match Littler's Premier League points tally Credit: Getty The darts world champion, 18, delivered a stunning 6-3 victory over Luke Humphries in the final in Sheffield tonight. It was the perfect warm-up for the play-off finals for the Nuke as he aims to defend his Premier League title next week. He smashed in outstanding 155 and 170 finishes to leave his biggest adversary floundering - prompting his favourite Big Fish celebration. Littler also finished top of the table, smashing his own Premier League points record with a final total of 45, five ahead of his previous best. READ MORE ON DARTS Incredibly, that is more than Chris Dobey, Rob Cross and Stephen Bunting managed combined this year. And his tally of 45 is six more than the 39 Ruben Amorim's United have mustered during their dismal season. Littler is now beyond United's grasp as the Red Devils can only reach a maximum of 42 in the Premier League football - if they can beat Aston Villa on Sunday. The Nuke said: 'It's been tough, it's a tough format but I've got myself through as three other players have. Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'But I'm very happy to be top again and break all these records again. 'Last year it worked a treat being in the first semi-final. I went on to pick up the trophy. That's all I'm thinking about this year. Fans sing along to Luke Littler's walk-on song as darts star shares footage from stage 'I'm ready for the semi-final. It's the O2, I've been there before and won it.' Littler will face his bogey player Gerwyn Price in next week's semi-final - with Humphries taking on Nathan Aspinall. 6 Luke Humphries and Luke Littler faced off in the Premier League Night 16 final in Sheffield Credit: PA 6 Nathan Aspinall booked his spot at the O2 Arena for the play-offs next week Credit: PA 6 Littler clinched top spot going into the play-offs Credit: PA 6 Ruben Amorim's side can only reach 42 points Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Luke Littler wins record SIXTH Premier League night with victory over Luke Humphries – and has more points than Man Utd
LUKE LITTLER sent out a chilling warning to his rivals with a record SIXTH Premier League night win. And that means he finishes the season with more points than his beloved Manchester United. 4 Luke Littler delivered a Big Fish finish on his way to a sixth Premier League nightly win Credit: PA 4 Manchester United cannot match Littler's Premier League points tally Credit: Getty The darts world champion, 18, delivered a stunning 6-3 victory over Luke Humphries in the final in Sheffield tonight. It was the perfect warm-up for the play-off finals for the Nuke as he aims to defend his Premier League title next week. He smashed in outstanding 155 and 170 finishes to leave his biggest adversary floundering - prompting his favourite Big Fish celebration. Littler also finished top of the table, smashing his own Premier League points record with a final total of 45, five ahead of his previous best. READ MORE ON DARTS LUK AT THAT Luke Littler handed THREE Guinness World Records crowns after epic rise Incredibly, that is more than Chris Dobey, Rob Cross and Stephen Bunting managed combined this year. And his tally of 45 is six more than the 39 Ruben Amorim's United have mustered during their dismal season. Littler is now beyond United's grasp as the Red Devils can only reach a maximum of 42 in the Premier League football - if they can beat Aston Villa on Sunday. The Nuke said: 'It's been tough, it's a tough format but I've got myself through as three other players have. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'But I'm very happy to be top again and break all these records again. 'Last year it worked a treat being in the first semi-final. I went on to pick up the trophy. That's all I'm thinking about this year. Fans sing along to Luke Littler's walk-on song as darts star shares footage from stage 'I'm ready for the semi-final. It's the O2, I've been there before and won it.' Littler will face his bogey player Gerwyn Price in next week's semi-final - with Humphries taking on Nathan Aspinall. 4 Luke Humphries and Luke Littler faced off in the Premier League Night 16 final in Sheffield Credit: PA 4 Nathan Aspinall booked his spot at the O2 Arena for the play-offs next week Credit: PA
Hamilton Spectator
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Big Fish' has heart and warmth
I love the sweet imagination and humour that propels the failed Broadway musical 'Big Fish.' It has heart, warmth and clever music that leads you to uncharted places — so, it beats me why it was such an unmitigated disaster on Broadway in 2013. The fact is, there's no disputing that its 21 bad reviews and audience apathy killed it dead. Certainly, its original New York director, Susan Stroman, did everything but land a spaceship on the Neil Simon theatre stage to keep audiences entertained. Marching bands, rah-rah America dance numbers and twirling baton girls were all trekked out to keep things chugging along. No matter. The book by John August was called clumsy and the score by Andrew Lippa was labelled wannabe Sondheim. Roughly savaged, 'Big Fish' joined the parade of other Lippa flops, from 'The Addams Family' to 'The Wild Party.' All this is by way of trying to make sense of why the show has had no less than two amateur productions here in Hamilton. Hammer Theatre gave it a game go in 2016, even though audiences didn't rush to buy seats. Undaunted, Hamilton Theatre Inc. has just opened a somewhat messy, but very entertaining, production of the show that rides over some seriously troubled singing and annoying technical problems to find the show's haunting core. A teller of tall tales, Edward Bloom lives a charmed life, somewhere in rural Alabama. He's adored by his wife, Sandra, and befriended by some unusual supportive friends. Yet, there's a wall of resistance that separates Edward from his son. Will wants to be close to his father but can't find a way of separating his dad's truth from fantasy. The stories Edward tells always get in the way. So, Will embarks on a journey of discovery, trying to find the man not the myth. 'Big Fish' ultimately turns on the moving discoveries Will Bloom makes, trying to get closer to the father whose remarkable tales are populated with giants, witches, and of course big fish. There's a tenderness here, a sweet sense of love and inevitable loss that gives this show incredible warmth. Thankfully, that tenderness is played out beautifully in Lippa's underrated pastiche of a score, particularly in its gorgeous ballads, 'Time Stops' and 'Fight the Dragons,' given suitable accompaniment by Jennifer Ferreira's large upstage orchestra. There are hoedown numbers and raucous tunes too and, while they're all fun, they deserve more fully-fleshed choreography than they sometimes get here from an inventive Katlyn Alcock. Technically, the show is mauled by troublesome sound. Some lines are impossible to hear, and vocal projection is often too low and lacking in energy. Then there's patchy lighting, which is an ongoing issue at HTI's theatre space. Frequently dim, it gives this show an uncalled for, dreary look. Clearly, there are not enough lamps to properly light HTI's stage, and using a dim follow spot to light scenes doesn't work. Matt Moore's direction finds the show's innate warmth and humour and works best when it's focusing on the show's relationships. It's less felicitous, however, dealing with movement and the way actors use space on the show's wide-open set. Sometimes visually impressive, costumes by The Muses add important colour against vast walls of daffodil yellow paint. Standouts for The Witch, Giant and Ringmaster are excellent, but others don't always work for the characters wearing them. John Connolly is believable as the worried son Will, singing with passion and conveying a likable stage presence. Unfortunately, pitch problems mar things when Connolly forces and pushes too hard. Glen McCann finds the soul of Edward Bloom, a charismatic father and teller of tales. Vocally, he has problems too — when he turns his head toward the theatre's side walls, he's impossible to hear. Fiona Roossien is excellent as Sandra, Edward's loving wife, finding necessary balance between backbone and gentleness. And Aramenta Sobchak and Noun Holloway give good accounts of 'Big Fish's' resident Witch and Giant, finding necessary reality in these larger-than-life creations. Best of all, though, is Meagan Collett's Jenny Hill, bringing truth and grace to the woman who never stopped loving Edward Bloom from a distance. 'Big Fish,' produced by Teryn Lawson, is a musical that fills the stage with fantasy and truth. HTI's production isn't perfect, but it has wonderful warmth and heart. I think its Broadway failure in 2013 was because it was simply a show ahead of its time. Well, it's right on time here in Hamilton in 2025.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
European Darts Grand Prix 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Gary Anderson facing Andrew Gilding in crunch final
Woodhouse had a bull for a 164 checkout to keep the match alive. Gilding leaves misses a shot at top but Woodhouse can't close out 25. And no mistake this time for Gilding who takes his second match dart to book his place in the final. What a flying start from Gilding. This is stunning stuff. He has raced into a 4-0 lead and is more than halfway there. Woodhouse doesn't know what has hit him. And that's that. And all rather emphatic indeed from Anderson. A 7-2 victory and the Flying Scotsman is in the final. Will he face Gilding or Woodhouse? Let's find out... Anderson gets the first leg against the throw to move 3-2 ahead. And he takes the next two to suddenly pull 5-2 ahead. Van Duijvenbode produced a comeback in his quarter-final - he will need to do the same again. Nothing between these two so far. 2-2. These two have had a bit of rest and are ready and raring to go again. Slight change in format - these are first to seven legs instead of six. Three matches left. Two semi-finals and a final. The semis are: Anderson vs Van Duijvenbode Gilding vs Woodhouse Woodhouse does it! It came down to the final leg and it was the Woodhouse who kept his nerve to dump out the former world champion. Smith gets it! He nudges in front by checking out 64. And now he will throw for a place in the semis... Tees himself up with 78... And Woodhouse needs 50. Bully Boy twice misses tops. Door ajar for Woodhouse? It is - and he takes it. Another decider to come... Nothing to separate these two as we move towards the crunch part of the quarters. 4-4. Woodhouse with the throw. Now time for the fourth and final quarter-final in Germany. It is Luke Woodhouse vs Michael Smith. Andrew Gilding cruised into a 6-1 victory over Peter Wright to reach the final four. Gilding hit four 180s in the win, double Wright's. No time to waste in Germany. Next up in the third quarter-final it is Peter Wright vs Andrew Gilding... Van Duijvenbode missed D16 twice... He moves across... And misses again! Wade with D8 to win it... 8... misses D4... 4! DRAMA! Do neither of them want to win this?! Van Duijvenbode eventually gets D16 and crawls over the line. And it's 5-5! Unbelievable scenes. Into a decider... And it's all over. Wade leaves himself 60... can his rival take out 118? No. Wade hits D10 to extend the quarter-final. What a turnaround this has been. Van Duijvenbode has gone from 3-1 down to now lead 5-3. This is remarkable stuff. Dirk a leg away from the semis. And the Dutchman is back on level terms. 3-3. Well, well, well. Van Duijvenbode needs something special... And he checks out the Big Fish! Huge from the big Dutchman. Massive. He can, you know! Wade gets the break! And he moves to needing 35 in leg four with his opponent still requiring 238. Wade closes out. 3-1. Honours even after the first two legs. 1-1. Can Wade, the No10 seed, find the break after the Dutchman threw first in the match?
