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Daily Tribune
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Blitz and brains
bahrain The Daily Tribune's 'Black and White' two-day chess tournament kicked off yesterday at the MC Indeez Auditorium in Mahooz. Ms. Latha Unnikrishnan, Director of The Daily Tribune, inaugurated the tournament. The opening event featured a FIDE-rated Blitz tournament. Action will continue today, starting at 9 a.m., with a series of rapid tournaments catering to different age groups and skill levels. These include the Kids Rapid (U10), Junior Rapid (U17), and another FIDE-rated Rapid tournament. Participants will be vying for a total prize pool of $1,000 and an impressive 54 prizes. Chess enthusiasts from all walks of life — ranging from seasoned veterans of the local chess scene to eager newcomers — have signed up in large numbers for a weekend filled with strategic battles on the board. Organizers at The Daily Tribune, in collaboration with the Bahrain Chess Federation and Arjun Chess Academy, have expressed their delight at the enthusiastic reception. Anmar Ahmadi, President of Bahrain Chess Federation, attended the event.
Daily Tribune
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Black and White Chess Tournament opens tonight amidst chess fever in Bahrain
TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune's highly anticipated 'Black and White' two-day Chess Tournament is set to commence this evening at the MC Indeez Auditorium in Mahooz, marking the start of a weekend filled with strategic battles on the board. The opening event, the FIDE Rated Blitz tournament, will kick off at 6:00 PM tonight, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The tournament has already generated significant excitement across Bahrain, witnessing an unprecedented surge in registrations that has far surpassed initial expectations. Chess enthusiasts from all walks of life, ranging from seasoned veterans of the local chess scene to enthusiastic newcomers eager to test their skills, have signed up in large numbers. Passion This overwhelming response underscores the deep-seated passion for the intellectual board game within the Kingdom, with families, students, professionals, and retirees all eager to participate. Following tonight's Blitz event, the action will continue tomorrow, Thursday, May 1st, starting at 9:00 AM, with a series of rapid tournaments catering to different age groups and skill levels. These include the Kids Rapid (U10), Junior Rapid (U17), and another FIDE Rated Rapid tournament. Prize pool Participants will be vying for a total prize pool of $1,000 and an impressive tally of 54 prizes. Organizers at The Daily Tribune, in collaboration with the Bahrain Chess Federation and Arjun Chess Academy, have expressed their delight at the enthusiastic reception. P Unnikrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director of the Daily Tribune, commented, 'The sheer volume of registrations we've received is truly remarkable. It clearly demonstrates the vibrant chess community we have here in Bahrain and the strong appetite for well-organized and inclusive tournaments like the Black and White.'
Daily Tribune
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's chess community gears up for Black and White tournament
The upcoming 'Black and White' Chess Tournament, organised by the Daily Tribune, has received an impressive response from players across Bahrain. Scheduled for April 30 and May 1 at the MC Indeez Auditorium in Mahooz, the two-day event has seen registrations pour in from chess enthusiasts of all ages. From young beginners to experienced players, the high number of entries reflects the growing popularity of chess in the Kingdom. Organisers say the turnout has already exceeded expectations, with families, students, and professionals all showing interest in the tournament. Full Schedule of Events The event is being held in collaboration with the Bahrain Chess Federation and Arjun Chess Academy. It will begin with a FIDE Rated Blitz tournament at 6 PM on April 30. The next day will include Kids Rapid (U10), Junior Rapid (U17), and FIDE Rated Rapid tournaments starting at 9AM. A total prize pool of $1000 and 54 prizes are up for grabs, adding to the excitement for participants. Positive Reaction from Organisers P Unnikrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director of the Daily Tribune, expressed appreciation for the strong interest. 'The response shows how active and committed Bahrain's chess community really is,' he said.
Business Insider
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
11 things you probably didn't know about Michael B. Jordan
His first role was on "The Sopranos," not "The Wire." Many people think Jordan's acting debut was on HBO's "The Wire." Although his role as young, street-smart Wallace launched his career, his first professional credit was a one-off guest appearance on a season-one episode of HBO's "The Sopranos" when he was 12 years old. He also appeared on an episode of CBS' "Cosby" and in the films "Black and White" (1999) and "Hardball" (2001) before beginning his arc on "The Wire" in 2002. He didn't let his mom watch the filming of his character's final scene on "The Wire." During a 2018 interview with Vulture, Jordan spoke about filming Wallace's tragic final scene on "The Wire," in which the character dies. "I kind of knew it was coming," he told the publication. "Especially when you get that knock on your trailer door from David Simon. I'll never forget it. He said, 'I love you. The audience loves you. We've got to kill you. We've got to kill you off.'" "I remember telling my mom not to show up on set that day," he continued. "My mom gets extremely emotional, and this was kind of too much. I didn't want her to see it." In 2020, he was named People's Sexiest Man Alive. In 2020, at 33 years old, the actor was named People's Sexiest Man Alive. He is the fifth man of color to receive this title. The "B" in his name stands for Bakari. Jordan wasn't named after the famed basketball player, but rather his father, Michael A. Jordan. The "B" in his name stands for Bakari, which means "promising" in Swahili. Jordan didn't initially dream of becoming an actor. In 2015, Jordan told that his mother set his career in motion when she decided to take him to his first commercial audition. "It wasn't something that I always wanted to do. But like a lot of kids, you know, I didn't know what I wanted to be. And modelling, acting, it got me out of school early, got me a chance to go into the city, so I was all into that," he told the publication. The actor has a production company that's aiming to make Hollywood more inclusive. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society, is trying to make a change in Hollywood. In 2018, he vowed to incorporate the "inclusion rider" — a clause that allows actors to contractually demand 50% cast and crew diversity on set — on all his projects. At the end of that same year, the actor told Vanity Fair, "I want to create projects for Brad Pitt, but at the same time I want to be able to create a movie for Will Smith, or Denzel, or Lupita, or Tessa. It's gonna be eclectic. It's gonna be animation. It's gonna be non-scripted. It's gonna be digital. It's gonna be film, television. It's gonna be video games." He's been in all of director Ryan Coogler's big movies. Jordan has starred in all of director Ryan Coogler's feature-length movies. The actor played Oscar Grant in the heartbreaking biopic "Fruitvale Station," the titular character in the "Rocky" sequel "Creed," and the charismatic villain in "Black Panther." Jordan is also the star in Coogler's recent horror movie, "Sinners." "Mike is an incredibly talented experienced actor," Coogler told MTV News in 2018. "He brings an insane work ethic and a consistency that's really great to have on a set." He's a big fan of anime. Jordan has often posted on X about anime, and his favorites seem to be "Naruto" and "Bleach." When asked what his guilty pleasure was in a 2014 PopSugar interview, the actor initially wrote "anime" before crossing it out and going with "women." Jordan was a voice actor for a major video game. Jordan voiced Jace Stratton in the 2011 entry of the critically acclaimed video-game franchise "Gears of War 3." He bought his parents a house and lived with them for a bit. In 2015, Jordan bought a house for his parents in Sherman Oaks, California, and he lived with them for a few years. In 2019, he got his own place. During an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2020, the host spoke with him about making the move to his own home about 20 minutes away. "It happened," he said. "I'm pretty sure they saged the entire house when I left. Like, they lit incense and bleached it down and got rid of all of me, yes." Jordan took tap-dancing lessons at the beginning of his career. In a 2013 interview with HuffPost, Jordan said he'd do anything to get out of school early as a kid, so when his parents got him into acting around the age of 11, he took on a bunch of hobbies, including tap dancing. Jordan told the publication, "I didn't know what I wanted to do at that age — I was doing everything, playing basketball, acting, tap dancing ... " This story was originally published on February 1, 2019, and most recently updated on April 21, 2025.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jury Orders James Toback to Pay $1.68B to 40 Women In Sexual Assault Trial
Director James Toback — among the first Hollywood men to be accused in the #MeToo movement — has been ordered to pay $1.68 billion to 40 women for sexual assault and other kinds of abuse. A New York jury on Wednesday awarded the women $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages, intended to punish Toback for malicious conduct. More from The Hollywood Reporter How a Film Writer Grappled With #MeToo Accusations Against Friend James Toback James Toback Accusers Call Out Festival, Distributor for Screening His Latest Film Why a James Toback Film Will Get a Festival Screening Toback, who helmed the films Black and White (1999) and Two Girls and a Guy (1998) and was nominated for an Oscar for writing the Warren Beatty film Bugsy (1991), didn't mount a defense at the trial and wasn't represented by a lawyer. The court in January issued a default judgment, reserved for cases in which the defendant fails to appear. When allegations of pervasive sexual harassment first surfaced in a report from The Los Angeles Times in which more than 30 women came forward, Toback denied ever meeting most of the accusers. He also claimed it was 'biologically impossible' for him to engage in the alleged behavior, saying he had diabetes and a heart condition that required medication. Brad Beckworth, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said the verdict is 'about justice' but also 'taking power back from the abusers.' He added, 'Several years ago, when the Me-Too movement began, I think many of us thought that we were past the point where men in positions of power would prey on women and try to steal their dignity and honor in exchange for allowing them to advance in their careers. We now know that the movement didn't go far enough. We still have a lot of people in this country who abuse their power—and there are many more who turn a blind eye to it.' The lawsuit, filed in 2022, accused Toback of leveraging his power in the entertainment industry to lure young women into meetings under the pretext of discussing potential movie roles. He'd direct them to engage in sexual behavior, including taking off their clothes or masturbating in front of him, saying it was 'part of the job,' according to the complaint. When some of the women tried to escape, Toback allegedly trapped them. Several of the instances involved him 'rubbing his genitals up against them and ejaculating on them without their consent,' the lawsuit said. The complaint also alleged that Toback 'would forcibly touch and or penetrate his victims' genitals with his hands and/or mouth against their will.' The women were told by Toback, who said he had connections to the mob, that he'd ruin their careers if they reported the assaults. The alleged misconduct spanned four decades from at least 1979 to 2014. The lawsuit was filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which effectively suspended time constraints on claims involving sex offenses for a year. Several high-profile figures across Hollywood have been sued under the law, including Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Bill Cosby and Jimmy Iovine. It's unknown whether the award for punitive damages will stand. Though New York doesn't have a cap, there's typically a maximum amount the figure can exceed compensatory damages. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
