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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
aespa's agency issues clarification, apologises after Karina shares, then deletes post
The agency of Karina, a member of the K-pop group aespa, has issued a clarification after she posted and deleted several of her photos on Instagram. As per Soompi, on Tuesday, Karina posted her pictures, wearing a jacket with red accents and the number 'two' written on it. She posted it on the platform along with a red rose emoji. (Also Read | aespa's Karina and Lee Jae Wook have broken up because of 'mental strain': Agency confirms) A section of people on social media platforms questioned whether she was supporting a South Korean political party ahead of the upcoming presidential election. On Wednesday, SM Entertainment issued a statement saying that Karina simply posted the photos with "absolutely no other intention or purpose." The agency also apologised for causing any distress to its fans. The statement read, as reported by Soompi, "This is SM Entertainment. We apologise for causing concern due to our artist Karina's recent post. Karina simply shared something from her daily life on social media, with absolutely no other intention or purpose. Once she realised that the post could be misunderstood, she immediately deleted it. We sincerely apologise for any distress this may have caused unintentionally." SM Entertainment added that it will make sure that any misunderstanding in the future are avoided. "Our agency will also be more careful and make greater efforts to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. We hope that our artist's intentions will no longer be misrepresented or consumed with a particular agenda, and we will do our utmost to protect Karina and all of our artists. Thank you," concluded the statement. aespa, comprising Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning, debuted in 2020 with the single Black Mamba. Their third single, Next Level, was released in May 2021. The same year, aespa released their first extended play (EP), Savage. In 2022, aespa released their second EP Girls. Their third EP, My World, released in 2023. The group released their first studio album, Armageddon, in 2024.
Black America Web
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Kobe Bryant's Daughter Natalia Rocks His ‘Black Mamba' Logo During Her USC Graduation
Looks like USC has another celebrity daughter among its graduates. First, Sasha Obama graduated in 2023, with a degree in sociology. Now Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California's prestigious School of Cinematic Arts. The 22-year-old, who was the first of Kobe's four daughters with his wife Vanessa, paid tribute to her father during the commencement ceremony. She wore a red graduation stole embroidered with his Black Mamba sheath logo and the message, 'Thank you Mom & Dad.' Her mother, Vanessa, 43, was by her side and documented the event on her Instagram page. Vanessa shared photos of her daughter in her graduation look, 'We're so proud of you!' Natalia responded with a simple, 'Love you!!!' In a further nod to her father, Los Angeles Lakers president and the team's majority owner, Jeannie Buss, handed Natalia her diploma, drawing a thank you from Natalia on her mother's page. Natalia also included her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, on her graduation sash. A very low-key Ciara attended the graduation to support Vanessa, her longtime friend. Celebrities in Vanessa's and Natalia's comments celebrating her accomplishment included La La Anthony, Michael B. Jordan, Tina Knowles, Monica, Ava DuVernay, fellow USC graduate Storm Reid, USC basketball star JuJu Watkins, Matt Barnes, Kris Jenner, Zoe Saldana, and Apollonia Kotero. 'If someone says [being a full-time student] is not difficult, they're lying, because it is,' Natalia told People in 2024. 'That in itself is a full-time job.' She added, 'But I do think that having a great support team, family and friends, has been the most important thing.' Natalia lost her father and 13-year-old sister, Gianna, in a helicopter crash in January 2020 that killed seven others. Vanessa and Kobe shared two other daughters, Bianka, now 8, and Capri, 5. Gianna would have turned 19 this month. With her newly minted degree, Natalia has said that she wants to make movies exploring coming-of-age themes surrounding young women. She told Town & Country last year that Sofia Coppola and Barbie director Greta Gerwig were among her inspirations. She already has a side hustle while pursuing her filmmaking dreams – Natalia is signed to IMG Models and made her runway debut with Versace at Milan Fashion Week in 2024. 'Natalia has always been able to accomplish anything she sets her mind to,' Vanessa told T&C. 'Whether she's at home with us, with her friends, at work, or at school, Natalia always stays present and passionate in the face of any challenge. I'm so proud of everything she's achieved and impressed by the kind, smart, and beautiful young woman I've seen her become.' SEE ALSO Kobe Bryant's Daughter Natalia Rocks His 'Black Mamba' Logo During Her USC Graduation was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
IOL News
08-05-2025
- General
- IOL News
Durban snake catcher retrieves sixth Black Mamba from Westville home
Nick Evans poses with the fifth/sixth Black Mamba. Image: Supplied A Durban snake-catcher got more than he bargained for when he went to a Westville home this week. Nick Evans is a well-known snake rescuer in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and has seen so much, but was not prepared for what he would see. Evans said he previously caught a Black Mamba under the solar panel from a house in Westville, and since then, he caught two more. Another colleague of his in this industry also caught one. That is four Black Mambas from one roof. On Wednesday, Evans was called back to the same house. 'I couldn't believe it when the homeowner's number popped up twice on my phone. Both Mambas were found by the guys replacing the ceiling boards. They heard the Mambas moving on top of the plastic, beneath the tiles- a Mamba's favourite spot in a roof,' Evans said. This brings the total Black Mambas caught at this house to six. 'I managed to pull the two impressive specimens out through holes in the plastic. The second one was a beast. Both were males, but he (number six) was the biggest,' Evans said. Nick Evans snake rescuer poses with one of the two snakes retrieved in Westville. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ He told IOL that Black Mambas are common in the Westville area and as well as many parts of Durban that has valleys and bushes. 'You would ask why so many in one roof? The house borders a nature reserve and the house had many trees growing over and against the roof, providing easy access for the mambas. So keep branches of trees cut away from roofs, but there's no need to chop down the oxygen-supplying plant; it won't deter snakes if you do,' Evans said. He went further, stating there was a healthy dassie/hyrax population living inside the ceiling for many years, as there were mini mountains of their faeces throughout the roof. 'So the strong smell of them would have attracted mambas, which feed on the young ones. It would not surprise me if rats tried living in there, but I saw no signs of them. With mambas around, they wouldn't last long,' Evans said. He said another reason for the large number of Black Mambas in the roof could be mating season, as these particular snakes do not live in groups. He said his colleague caught a 2.6-metre female, and she could have attracted males to the area. 'The recent chill in the air has sparked off mating season for mambas, which breed through the winter months. With the pheromones she'd give off, she may have attracted one or two males, but one of the other six was a young female, who may have left her scent trail.
The Citizen
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Snakes in the Hoed educates, thrills online
LIMPOPO – A new YouTube channel, Snakes in the Hoed, is turning the often fear-filled world of snake encounters into a thrilling and educational experience for viewers worldwide. The channel is a dynamic collaboration between local wildlife expert Tim Baynham and Taaibos Bush Lodge owner Pepijn Werkman, aimed at promoting snake conservation while keeping both people and reptiles safe. 'I have been doing snake rescues since I was a young boy. I have had my favourite pair of snake tongs for over thirty years,' said Baynham, who runs Wildlife Safety Solutions in Hoedspruit. Baynham is no stranger to the adrenaline of snake callouts. He mentioned that during peak snake season, he receives up to six calls daily to remove anything from venomous Black Mambas to harmless house snakes. Each callout is a potential adventure and a learning opportunity. 'Every snake removal is unique. Sometimes I am up in a tree, other times I'm crawling into a roof or digging through storerooms,' he said. 'Filming these rescues lets us promote snake conservation in a fun and engaging way,' Baynham added. He stated that the idea for Snakes in the Hoed was sparked when Pepijn Werkman called him to relocate a Black Mamba from his lodge property. That encounter led to a shared interest and eventually a new digital venture. 'Werkman asked if he could join me on a few callouts to film a video for his YouTube channel titled Pep in the Bush. The video was a great success, so we decided to start a completely new channel. The channel is titled 'Snakes in the Hoed' and will feature weekly episodes showcasing my snake rescue and relocation efforts in and around the Hoedspruit area,' Baynham explained. Werkman now films and edits the content, using four cameras to capture every angle of the daring rescues. Together, the duo releases weekly episodes that give viewers an up-close look at both the beauty and the danger of snakes in the Lowveld. Baynham stated that the most frequently featured snakes include Boomslangs, Puff Adders, Snouted Cobras, Mozambique Spitting Cobras, Southern Vine Snakes, and the infamous Black Mamba. He also rescues mildly venomous and non-venomous species when necessary, especially if they pose a risk to pets or enter human dwellings. However, it is not just about the thrill. Education is at the heart of the channel's mission. 'Snakes are shy and retiring animals. They do not want to bite people. If you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. Every callout is a chance to educate. I show the client the snake, talk about its behaviour, and give tips on how to live safely with them,' said Baynham. Contact Baynham at Wildlife Safety Solutions: 073 934 6156, or email info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
King cobra vs black mamba: Find out which is more lethal
Let's be honest — there's something wildly fascinating (and slightly terrifying) about imagining two of the world's deadliest snakes going head-to-head. The king cobra, with its majestic hood and towering presence, versus the black mamba, sleek, lightning-fast, and venomous beyond belief. If you've ever wondered who would come out on top if these two ever crossed paths in the wild (don't worry, they usually don't — they live on different continents), here's a breakdown that's less of a science lecture and more of a wild nature documentary told over coffee. Meet the contenders 1. The King Cobra This isn't just any snake — it's the world's longest venomous serpent, growing up to 18 feet long! That's almost three Shaquille O'Neals stacked end to end. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Native to parts of Southeast Asia, king cobras can weigh over 10 pounds and are infamous for their dramatic hood flares and deep, growling hiss. Seriously — they growl. 2. The Black Mamba Don't be fooled by the name — the black mamba isn't really black. Its mouth is. It's native to sub-Saharan Africa, and what it lacks in size (usually maxing out around 9 feet), it makes up for in pure speed and venom. It's one of the fastest snakes on the planet, clocking in at about 12 mph. That's faster than most of us jog. Native to parts of Southeast Asia, king cobras can weigh over 10 pounds and are infamous for their dramatic hood flares and deep, growling hiss (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Venom: Which is more lethal? Now, both snakes carry venom that can kill. But they go about it differently. King cobra's bite delivers a huge quantity of neurotoxic venom — enough to take down an elephant. Literally. The venom attacks your nervous system, paralysing you from the inside out. Black mamba's venom is more potent per drop — fast-acting and very efficient. But it injects much less than a cobra. The mamba's strategy? Bite fast, bite often. It can strike multiple times in seconds. That said, the king cobra has something special up its sleeve: it eats other snakes. That's its main diet. And that may mean it has some built-in resistance to other snakes' venom — even the black mamba's. Size, speed, and smarts In a physical fight, size matters. And this is where the king cobra towers over the mamba. It's bulkier, longer, and when threatened, it can rise up to one-third of its body length — basically meeting you at eye level. But the black mamba has the edge when it comes to agility. It's fast, twitchy, and has a rep for being defensive. When cornered, it'll unleash a flurry of bites — a real blur of motion. It's like the ninja of snakes. Still, in a one-on-one brawl? The cobra's got both the size and the skills — it literally evolved to eat other snakes. That's its thing. So who would win? Let's say the king cobra and the black mamba magically meet in neutral territory. The cobra spots the mamba and, well, thinks 'Lunch.' The mamba, sensing danger, might strike first — and strike fast — but the cobra's thicker body and likely resistance could help it survive the bite long enough to counterattack. And once the king cobra wraps around the mamba? It's game over. It wouldn't be easy, but the king cobra has the upper hand. It's simply built for this kind of duel. Thankfully, these snakes live in different parts of the world and aren't likely to ever meet. But in our imagination? The showdown is legendary.
