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Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Marlee Matlin
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Marlee Matlin always looked forward to Sundays. It was her father's only day off, so her family made a weekly tradition of meeting up with close friends for breakfast at a local deli. Afterward, she and her family of five would do a season-friendly activity — apple picking in the fall or a Chicago Cubs game during the summer, perhaps — before wrapping up with a finale event they called 'takeout Sundays.' 'Sundays were always my favorite day because I knew that we'd all be together,' says Matlin, who became the first deaf actor to win an Oscar in 1987 at the tender age of 21. During our Zoom call, she communicated via an interpreter. Throughout her career, the 'Coda' star has been vocal about her battles with addiction and sexual abuse, but fans are getting an even more intimate look into her life via her latest project, 'Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,' which is showing in select theaters nationwide and will be available on demand on August 22. When she was approached to do a documentary, Matlin says it was a no-brainer for her to have her longtime friend and fellow deaf actor, Shoshannah Stern, direct it. 'What better way to have two deaf women who have similar shared life experiences to tell my story?' Matlin says. In the 1980s, she convinced lawmakers to add closed captioning to television programming. The veteran actor and activist has been a self proclaimed 'California girl' for nearly 40 years, but says that she will always be a 'Chicago girl at heart.' (The skyline of the neighborhood she grew up in, Morton Grove, is proudly tattooed on her forearm.) These days, she's enjoying empty-nester life with her husband Kevin Grandalski. Her ideal Sunday in L.A. involves visiting the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, getting her steps in at the Rose Bowl, having a slice of pizza in Eagle Rock and spending quality time with her 14-month-old granddaughter. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. 6 a.m.: Take care of my pets If I had the choice, I would probably wake up at 8 a.m., but because I have a cat, it's 6 a.m. I also have a dog who needs to be taken out on a walk. Like a fool, he barks at every other dog that we encounter, and I have apologize to each dog owner. Then I have to have to have breakfast. I'm a breakfast person. I don't skip it. I love my oatmeal with a little bit of brown sugar and blueberries. If I'm in the mood, I'll make some turkey bacon and make sure it's extra crispy, and I drink my Red Bull sugar free. I know I'm going to get a lot of flack because I drink a Red Bull in the morning, but that's what I drink. I like my drink, and it's as simple as that. I don't drink coffee. I wish I did, but I don't like the taste. After I've gotten breakfast out of the way, I have to make my bed. I can't even leave the house with an unmade bed. I have to make the bed immediately, and my husband knows that very well. 10 a.m.: Go shopping for new threads I might go to Rose Bowl either for the flea market, which is open once a month, or for a walk. Before I had foot surgery, I would always go and walk around the Rose Bowl at least twice for a total of six miles. I love power walking. Afterward, I would go to a couple of boutiques that I like. I'm a big supporter of small local businesses, so I would stop by Tuck in Pasadena and Everson Clare in La Cañada Flintridge. They are both female-owned, and they care about their customers a great deal. Both of them are very good friends of mine. They both work so hard to get their stores opened. I watched them from their inception to where they are today. They have different clothing styles that seem to fit me well. Then there are some stores that I'll go to in Studio City. You can find me at Sephora, Nordstrom or HomeGoods. 2 p.m.: Pick a favorite L.A. activity If we're in the mood to be active, we'll go to Descanso Gardens or to a Dodgers game. We recently went to Shot of Art, and it's so fun. It's similar to paintball. You create art on a canvas as it spins. I just got reelected as the governor of the Academy Museum, so I'll make sure to go there. Being governor and a member of the Academy, they have been nothing but so supportive of my community and many other underrepresented communities as well. Everyone who has a love for film or history [and] how films are made should go to the museum. Even if you [do] not, you'll be surprised. 4 p.m.: Quality time with my granddaughter Then I'll come back home to spend time with my granddaughter, who is 14 months old. We'll have playtime at the house. She's always exploring. She loves the cat. She runs after her, and I'm always the one having to run after the baby. So there's the three of us running around: cat, baby, then me. I'll take her to the park, which is down the street. Just being with her is the most important thing. We are just in awe of watching her grow, exploring the world and watching what she learns. That's the perfect Sunday for me. 6 p.m.: Enjoy an early dinner I love to cook on Sundays and have an early dinner. I have a whole raft of cookbooks and recipes that I've printed out. I'll just take that big stack and search through it. I'm not somebody who does a whole lot of research. I just pick one and then go for it. I love to barbecue, and I love to bake desserts. I have a sweet tooth. I set up a candy bar — like a bar for candy — in my house. It's dangerous to have a candy bar. Wait until my granddaughter grows old enough to realize what the candy bar is actually about. But if I don't feel like cooking, we might go to Casa Bianca. It's a pizza shop in Eagle Rock. The pizzas, the mozarella sticks and the salads are fantastic. The chicken piccata is great, and the people who own it are just wonderful people and so welcoming. 8 p.m.: Backgammon before bed I'll spend time with my husband after dinner, and we'll clean up. Then I'd check my phone to see what's coming up for the week. Depending on what's going on, I'll get in touch with the kids and play backgammon on my phone — just spend time winding the day down. And I'll take an evening walk. Before I close shop, I have to take the dog out once more. I go to bed early. I'm usually in bed by 9:30 p.m.
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Irish Times
Look inside: Showstopper home with indoor pool and recording studio in Rathmines for €3.75m
Address : Solas, 3B Greenwich Court, Rathmines, Dublin 6 Price : €3,750,000 Agent : Sherry FitzGerald If you're looking for a high-end home in the sought-after area of Rathmines , you might have some requirements in mind, such as a spacious open-plan living space, an en suite main bedroom and ample parking. If you also happen to have a 14m heated indoor swimming pool with sauna, steam room and gym; a soundproofed recording studio; and no less than six private outdoor terraces on your wishlist, Solas at 3B Greenwhich Court may be the showstopper home for you. Solas is a deceptively large and luxurious home discreetly hidden away in a small courtyard just off Swanville Place in Rathmines, one of three adjoining properties – 3A, 3B and 3C Greenwich Court – designed by award-winning architects Coda. Number 3B is the largest of the three properties, and it's been named Solas (Irish for light) – with good reason, as you'll soon find out. Standing outside its exterior, with its white concrete walls, glass atrium and industrial-style metal slats, you'd imagine perhaps a modest-sized luxury pied-à-terre in this busy district just a short distance from Dublin's city centre. Hallway Living area Kitchen Dining area Sun terrace You certainly aren't prepared for what greets you inside: a spacious, ultra-contemporary four-bedroom home laid out over four floors, with its own private lift to whisk you to each floor. The bedrooms and main bathroom are all on the ground floor – and you'll see why when you reach the first floor, a wonderful, light-filled living space comprising beautifully designed kitchen, diningroom and livingroom with wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling glass and sliding patio doors leading out to a large, sun-drenched private terrace. Sliding patio doors also lead from the dining area to another private terrace on the other end. The architects have maximised the light opportunities here to ensure this entire floor area is always bright and lively. READ MORE Go up to the second floor and its even brighter as you enter a large livingroom with wall-to-wall glass on three sides, and two sliding patio doors leading out to a wraparound terrace screened by privacy glass and with rooftop views over Rathmines (you can see the 'four-faced liar' from here – the Rathmines Church tower whose clock faces tell wildly varying times). The house extends to a jaw-dropping 446sq m (4,800sq ft), with the ground, first and second floors comprising 210sq m (2,260sq ft) and lower ground floor extending to 236sq m (2,540sq ft) of relaxation, wellness and entertainment space, comprising a 14m heated swimming pool, poolside lounge area, gym, sauna, steam room, shower area and kitchenette, plus a recording studio/multimedia entertainment space, completely soundproofed and encased in concrete to eliminate vibration. You'll need to bring in the recording equipment and mixing desk if you want to make your next album, but there is a sound system installed, plus a projector and screen for home cinema fun. Solas, 3B Greenwich Court, Rathmines, Dublin 6 has an A2 Ber and is on the market through Sherry FitzGerald, seeking €3.75 million. The entrance hall gives you a flavour of the luxury design within, with walnut flooring and recessed lighting. Stairs are laid in oak, and the lift is discreetly located behind slatted timber. Bedroom four looks out to the front courtyard, with floor-to-ceiling part-opaque windows offering both light and privacy; this would be a perfect home office. To the left and right of the hallway are bedrooms two and three, each a double, with walnut flooring and wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes, and each one has a glass door leading out to a small inner courtyard. The main bedroom suite is large and bright, with walnut floor, wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes and a vanity unit with backlit mirror. This bedroom shares a courtyard with bedroom three. Swimming pool Swimming pool Gym Recording studio/entertainment room The kitchen is fitted with Bulthaup wall and floor units, and an island with Gaggenau ceramic induction hob and Bulthaup extractor. There's an AEG fridge with separate freezer, plus Miele combi steam oven and conventional oven. There's also a raised breakfast counter. The large sun terrace on this floor looks down over the two ground floor inner courtyards, and is designed for al fresco entertaining, with paved patio, feature wall lights and glazed balustrades. It's not often you'll look in the basement for a show-stopper, but when you step out of the lift into the wellness and entertainment floor, you'll feel you've stumbled into a luxurious magic grotto. The 14m infinity pool is illuminated by dramatic mood lighting in soft colours. It's surrounded by Italian porcelain tiled floors and part-tiled walls, and there's a handy kitchenette for preparing poolside refreshments, plus a sauna and steam room. A home gym with beech flooring has a mirrored wall and a glazed wall looking over the pool area. After a relaxing time by the pool, your guests can repair to the entertainment room to watch a movie. Solas is within a few metres of the bustle of Rathmines Road Lower and just a short distance from Ranelagh, Portobello and the city centre.
Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Coda Accelerates Global Expansion with Acquisition of European Payments Platform Recharge
SINGAPORE and AMSTERDAM, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Coda, a global leader in digital content monetization headquartered in Singapore, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Recharge, Europe's leading prepaid payments platform, headquartered in Amsterdam. The transaction brings together two profitable regional leaders with scaled businesses, complementary strengths and a shared ambition to lead the future of global digital distribution and monetization. The acquisition accelerates Coda's expansion beyond gaming and strengthens its ability to serve the broader digital content economy — across categories, customers, and continents — by extending its presence in Europe and building on its direct-to-consumer capabilities. For Recharge, the deal brings B2B expertise, access to deeper partnerships with top-tier digital content publishers, and a proven playbook for growth in high-growth markets, especially across Asia. Based on 2024 figures, the combined business would have processed more than US$1.75 billion in sales, served over 200 million customers, and operated in upwards of 180 markets — marking a scaled global footprint from day one. Coda is a trusted monetization partner to the world's leading mobile gaming and digital content publishers, including Electronic Arts, Activision, Riot Games, HoYoverse, and Moonton. Coda distributes more than 500 titles from over 300 publisher partners and powers webstores for flagship franchises such as Call of Duty®: Mobile and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile. With a network of over 400 local payment channels, Coda offers consumers better value and more choice. For publishers, Coda simplifies global growth —managing risk, compliance, and customer support as Merchant of Record. Recharge — a European leader in prepaid digital storefronts like and — strengthens Coda's B2C scale and reach across Europe. With over 16,000 products spanning gaming, mobile, gift cards, and lifestyle, Recharge combines a marketing-led, consumer-first approach with established brand equity and a user base of more than 8 million. Trusted by over 1,000 global brands — including Apple, Google, Vodafone, and PlayStation — Recharge brings retail strength, relevance, and regional depth. "We've long admired what the Recharge team has built — a profitable, consumer-focused business with top global brands and real depth across Europe," said Shane Happach, CEO of Coda. "This transaction brings together two regional commerce leaders with distinct but highly complementary strengths. At Coda, we've focused on scaling our B2B capabilities alongside, working with the world's leading digital publishers to maximize their revenue — particularly in high-growth, complex markets across Southeast Asia. Recharge adds a powerful direct-to-consumer engine, deep prepaid expertise, and strong brand equity across Europe. Most importantly, we're bringing together two teams that share the same values: ambition, collaboration, and commercial sharpness. That gives us a strong foundation to lead the next chapter in global digital content distribution and monetization." "At Recharge, we've focused on building the technology platform that connects and scales the prepaid payments ecosystem — enabling seamless transactions between users, products, and brands through smart, data-driven infrastructure," said Günther Vogelpoel, CEO of Recharge. "That focus, combined with a passionate team that consistently executes with precision, and pace, has allowed us to scale a profitable and trusted business across Europe and beyond." "Joining forces with Coda gives us the opportunity to take everything we've built — from our platform to our partnerships — and extend it globally to truly become the global leader we set out to be. With complementary strengths and a shared DNA, this unique combination sets us up to create even more value for the brands, publishers, and customers we serve." From premium content to prepaid products, this transaction brings together payments expertise, publisher and brand partnerships, and broad consumer reach — opening up real opportunities for cross-sell and deeper market access. With complementary capabilities, wider global coverage, and an expanded catalogue, Coda and Recharge are better positioned to collectively serve the full digital content economy across both B2B and B2C. Together, the combined company will deliver improved value and convenience to partners and consumers worldwide through secure, trusted, and locally relevant monetization and distribution solutions. The transaction is backed by Apis Partners, Insight Partners, Smash Capital alongside Coda's other investors.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Coda Accelerates Global Expansion with Acquisition of European Payments Platform Recharge
Singapore headquartered Coda acquires Recharge, Europe's leading prepaid payments platform, expanding global reach and deepening direct-to-consumer capabilities. Built on strong partnerships with publishers like Electronic Arts, Activision, and Riot Games, the acquisition accelerates Coda's move into new categories and consumer segments. Combined business processed over US$1.75B in 2024, reaching 200M+ users across 180+ markets. SINGAPORE and AMSTERDAM, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Coda, a global leader in digital content monetization headquartered in Singapore, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Recharge, Europe's leading prepaid payments platform, headquartered in Amsterdam. The transaction brings together two profitable regional leaders with scaled businesses, complementary strengths and a shared ambition to lead the future of global digital distribution and monetization. The acquisition accelerates Coda's expansion beyond gaming and strengthens its ability to serve the broader digital content economy — across categories, customers, and continents — by extending its presence in Europe and building on its direct-to-consumer capabilities. For Recharge, the deal brings B2B expertise, access to deeper partnerships with top-tier digital content publishers, and a proven playbook for growth in high-growth markets, especially across Asia. Based on 2024 figures, the combined business would have processed more than US$1.75 billion in sales, served over 200 million customers, and operated in upwards of 180 markets — marking a scaled global footprint from day one. Coda is a trusted monetization partner to the world's leading mobile gaming and digital content publishers, including Electronic Arts, Activision, Riot Games, HoYoverse, and Moonton. Coda distributes more than 500 titles from over 300 publisher partners and powers webstores for flagship franchises such as Call of Duty®: Mobile and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile. With a network of over 400 local payment channels, Coda offers consumers better value and more choice. For publishers, Coda simplifies global growth —managing risk, compliance, and customer support as Merchant of Record. Recharge — a European leader in prepaid digital storefronts like and — strengthens Coda's B2C scale and reach across Europe. With over 16,000 products spanning gaming, mobile, gift cards, and lifestyle, Recharge combines a marketing-led, consumer-first approach with established brand equity and a user base of more than 8 million. Trusted by over 1,000 global brands — including Apple, Google, Vodafone, and PlayStation — Recharge brings retail strength, relevance, and regional depth. "We've long admired what the Recharge team has built — a profitable, consumer-focused business with top global brands and real depth across Europe," said Shane Happach, CEO of Coda. "This transaction brings together two regional commerce leaders with distinct but highly complementary strengths. At Coda, we've focused on scaling our B2B capabilities alongside, working with the world's leading digital publishers to maximize their revenue — particularly in high-growth, complex markets across Southeast Asia. Recharge adds a powerful direct-to-consumer engine, deep prepaid expertise, and strong brand equity across Europe. Most importantly, we're bringing together two teams that share the same values: ambition, collaboration, and commercial sharpness. That gives us a strong foundation to lead the next chapter in global digital content distribution and monetization." "At Recharge, we've focused on building the technology platform that connects and scales the prepaid payments ecosystem — enabling seamless transactions between users, products, and brands through smart, data-driven infrastructure," said Günther Vogelpoel, CEO of Recharge. "That focus, combined with a passionate team that consistently executes with precision, and pace, has allowed us to scale a profitable and trusted business across Europe and beyond." "Joining forces with Coda gives us the opportunity to take everything we've built — from our platform to our partnerships — and extend it globally to truly become the global leader we set out to be. With complementary strengths and a shared DNA, this unique combination sets us up to create even more value for the brands, publishers, and customers we serve." From premium content to prepaid products, this transaction brings together payments expertise, publisher and brand partnerships, and broad consumer reach — opening up real opportunities for cross-sell and deeper market access. With complementary capabilities, wider global coverage, and an expanded catalogue, Coda and Recharge are better positioned to collectively serve the full digital content economy across both B2B and B2C. Together, the combined company will deliver improved value and convenience to partners and consumers worldwide through secure, trusted, and locally relevant monetization and distribution solutions. The transaction is backed by Apis Partners, Insight Partners, Smash Capital alongside Coda's other investors. ImagesAvailable here. View original content: SOURCE Coda Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ex-EastEnders hunk spotted snogging nepo-baby actress Emilia Jones at Sabrina Carpenter's Hyde Park gig
Scroll down for the names of other stars Ben has dated KISS ME HARDY Ex-EastEnders hunk spotted snogging nepo-baby actress Emilia Jones at Sabrina Carpenter's Hyde Park gig EX-EASTENDERS star Ben Hardy was seen getting a bit lippy with actress Emilia Jones at a Sabrina Carpenter gig. The star, 34, who played Peter Beale in the BBC soap, snogged Emilia — the 23-year-old daughter of singer Aled Jones — while surrounded by thousands of revellers in London's Hyde Park on Sunday. 12 Ben Hardy was seen getting a bit lippy with actress Emilia Jones at a Sabrina Carpenter gig Credit: Eroteme 12 An insider said: 'Ben couldn't keep his hands off her and was trying to kiss her at almost any opportunity' Credit: Eroteme 12 The source added: 'She didn't seem to object and was all smiles' Credit: Eroteme An insider said: 'Ben couldn't keep his hands off her and was trying to kiss her at almost any opportunity. "She didn't seem to object and was all smiles.' Ben played Peter from 2013, but left two years later. He starred in 2016's X-Men: Apocalypse and was Queen drummer Roger Taylor 2018's Bohemian Rhapsody. Emilia stared in 2021 film Coda, playing the child of deaf parents. Ben dated House of the Dragon actresses Olivia Cooke in 2020 followed by fellow EastEnder Jessica Plummer in 2021. Emilia has previously been spotted kissing Irish Eurovision star Conor O'Donohoe in 2023. She is about to star in the film Tony with movie hunk Leo Woodhall. Born in 1991, Ben was born in Bournemouth, Dorset, and grew up in Sherborne. The actor has made appearances in Call The Midwife as a reporter and also appeared in one episode of Drunk History as King Arthur. Aled Jones' daughter Emilia stars in Apple TV's CODA about a girl living with deaf parents 12 The pair embrace while surrounded by thousands of revellers in London's Hyde Park Credit: Eroteme 12 The pair sharing a bite to eat Credit: Eroteme 12 Ben and Emilia locked in conversation Credit: Eroteme 12 The couple were snapped holding hands Credit: Eroteme 12 Ben getting hands on Credit: Eroteme 12 The stars getting personal as they walk Credit: Eroteme 12 Hardy being fed by Emilia Credit: Eroteme 12 Emilia is about to star in the film Tony with movie hunk Leo Woodhall Credit: Getty
