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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jann Arden goes Instagram official with girlfriend Thordis Elva: 'When you know you know'
Jann Arden has gone Instagram official with her girlfriend, Thordis Elva. On Monday, the Canadian singer shared a photo to social media that featured Elva planting a kiss on Arden's cheek while she recorded a podcast with 'Women In Media' host Sarah Burke. The 63-year-old singer called the photo a 'happy podcast outtake' and included the hashtag, 'When you know you know.' The sweet moment earned praise from fans who were delighted to see Arden, who hosts "The Jann Arden Podcast," looking so happy. 'So heartwarming,' one follower wrote. "Just look at those beaming smiles.' 'I have a completely unnatural amount of happiness for someone I have not yet met,' another said. 'Your happiness is loud Jann, and I am here for it!" "Seeing this brings me so much joy," a follower wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jann Arden (@jannarden) Elva shared the same photo to her Instagram with the caption, "POV: When you get asked 'So what's your favourite thing about Canada?' and you decide to demonstrate." "How lucky am I?" Arden replied. Although it's unclear how long the pair have been an item, Arden featured Elva on her podcast earlier this year. Elva, an Icelandic writer and activist, spoke to Arden about her path to healing from sexual assault, which she documented in her 2017 book, "South of Forgiveness." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jann Arden Podcast (@jannardenpod) Thordis co-authored the book with Tom Stranger, her first boyfriend who sexually assaulted her when they were teens. Together, the pair gave a 2017 TED Talk entitled, "Our story of rape and reconciliation," which has been viewed more than 6.6 million times on the official TED (technology, entertainment and design) website. Elva works as a gender equality activist, consultant and has won numerous awards for her work as a playwright. Arden has been open about her intimate relationships are "person specific." In 2019, she discussed her queer identity for the first time publicly while promoting her sitcom, Jann, which featured a bisexual storyline. 'I'm a fluid person, I always have been," Arden told the Canadian Press. At the time, Arden said she was hesitant to adopt a label under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, adding. 'If someone shuttled me into a room and said, 'Go pick one of those words, Jann,' I'd be like, 'Can I just have all the words?'" Arden previously avoided discussing her sexual identity and shut down speculation that she was gay in a 2000 Globe and Mail interview. "It's a very unfair question and one that I've never been asked before,' Arden said. 'My sexuality has no place in what I'm doing. Let's just say there are a million shades of grey.' In 2022, the "Good Mother" singer shed light on her previous hesitancy to discuss her romantic relationships. "I am so glad to be me. I'm so glad that I can be part of a community that is talented, brave and resilient. I am very proud to be a queer person," she told Fuges magazine. And though I didn't say much about it in my professional career, I wasn't trying to hide anything. I was just really private. This has nothing to do with my music."
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elva Ni and Phil Lam Help Rare Disease Teen Realize His Dream
Heartwarming First Episode of "Elva's Dream Series" Debuts Support Community Med Care's Free Traditional Chinese Medicine Program for Children HONG KONG, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Med Care proudly launches the first episode of its new YouTube documentary series "Elva's Dream Series", created in collaboration with ambassador Elva Ni. After nearly a year of preparation and filming, each episode highlights a child receiving treatment under the "Stand Up with Love: Angel Mission" program — a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) initiative offering free consultations to children with rare diseases, autism, or brain disorders. With Elva's full support, the children pursue and accomplish what once seemed like impossible dreams. Download high-resolution images: In the debut episode, Elva teams up with singer-songwriter Phil Lam to help a teenage boy with a rare disease, Tsz Kin, realize his dream of composing music. Elva hopes these stories will inspire others not to give up and calls on the public to support the "Angel Mission", which brings TCM care and new hope to children facing serious medical conditions. Elva Ni and Phil Lam Help Teen with Muscular Dystrophy Compose His First Song The first episode features 16-year-old Tsz Kin, who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare and currently incurable disease. The condition affects approximately 1 in 5,000 individuals, currently has no cure, and the average life expectancy for patients is 18 years. Diagnosed at just 18 months old, Tsz Kin began using a wheelchair in 2018 as his muscles weakened. Since 2019, he has been receiving weekly acupuncture treatments through the "Angel Mission", which have helped relieve the deterioration in his hands and muscle strength. A passionate music lover, Tsz Kin had always dreamed of learning to compose. With Elva's encouragement and guidance, he began studying composition and arrangement from scratch. Elva even gifted him an electric keyboard to fuel his creativity, becoming his "muse" along the way. After months of hard work, Tsz Kin completed the first draft of his debut song. Deeply moved by his journey, Phil Lam happily agreed to mentor him further. The episode concludes with Tsz Kin, Elva, and Phil co-performing the completed piece — a moment of joy and triumph for the aspiring young composer, who expressed his heartfelt gratitude to both Elva and Phil for their support. Children with Autism Become a Princess and Shop Assistant The second and third episodes of "Elva's Dream Series" focus on children with autism. The second episode features 14-year-old Sze Wai, who has long dreamed of becoming a Disney princess. After listening carefully to her story, Elva personally did Sze Wai's makeup, helping her transform into Belle from "Beauty and the Beast". Sze Wai's radiant smile spoke volumes about her happiness. In the third episode, we meet Kai Man, another young girl with autism who dreams of becoming a confident, independent shop assistant. With support from her mother and Elva, she bravely faced the challenges posed by speech difficulties and got a chance to experience her dream job. "Stand Up with Love: Angel Mission" Brings Free TCM to Children in Need Founded in October 2018 by Professor Wong Tin Chee, Community Med Care is a charity organization providing free TCM care, especially bone-setting treatments, to children and youth (ages 0–30) with congenital or acquired brain damage, autism, Down syndrome, rare diseases, and more. The "Stand Up with Love: Angel Mission" is its flagship initiative, celebrating its 7th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, ambassador Elva Ni created the "Elva's Dream Series" mini-documentary in partnership with the organization. Each episode follows a child's journey — understanding their daily life, challenges, and dreams, and helping them achieve what once seemed unreachable. Elva's Dream Series This seven-episode mini-documentary series premieres on June 13, 2025, and will air on the second Friday of each month at 5 PM on Elva Ni's official YouTube channel ( ). Support the "Stand Up with Love: Angel Mission" Monthly Donation Program We invite you to join our monthly giving campaign to support children like Tsz Kin, Sze Wai, and Kai Man in receiving free TCM care and continuing to pursue their dreams. Just HKD$200 can fund one acupuncture session for a child in need — a small act that helps bring light into the darkness of chronic illness. Donation details and link: About Community Med Care: Established in October 2018 by Professor Wong Tin Chee (Charity Tax Registration No.: 91/17034), Community Med Care's "Angel Mission" provides free long-term rehabilitation services for children with autism, congenital and acquired brain injuries, and rare diseases. We also offer health training for parents of disabled children to help them better care for their children's health needs. Community Med Care's vision is to provide rehabilitation services to those battling illness with limited resources, reigniting their hopes and dreams. From 2019 to 2024, the "Angel Mission" has provided over 41,579 free treatments to more than 1,046 children and adolescents with brain diseases or cerebral palsy. We believe everyone deserves equal access to medical and rehabilitation services and will continue to expand our reach and impact to help more in need, restoring their health and rekindling their hopes and dreams for the more information about Community Med Care, please visit: Website: Facebook: Instagram: About Professor Wong Tin Chee: A member of a prominent medical family in Hong Kong, Professor Wong has dedicated over 50 years to promoting the unique culture of traditional medicine in Hong Kong. Inspired by his father, he has a passion for research and has inherited his father's wisdom and expertise, embodying the principles of "treating the root of illness" and "using pain as a point of treatment." Professor Wong is a leading expert in pediatric brain diseases and established Community Med Care to provide rehabilitation services for children with brain conditions. Media Inquiries: Community Med CarePhone: (852) 3997 3868Email: info@ Contact:info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Community Med Care
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Rare McLaren with exposed cockpit, carbon-fibre bucket seats & 600 miles on clock could be yours for eye-watering price
There were only 149 of the super-rare motors ever made ON THE MOVE Rare McLaren with exposed cockpit, carbon-fibre bucket seats & 600 miles on clock could be yours for eye-watering price A STUNNING 2021 McLaren Elva could be yours at auction for £755,000. This particular model is the 45th of just 149 built, making it an ultra-rare opportunity to own a piece of British automotive history. Advertisement 6 Only around 19 of the 149 Elva's were built with windshields Credit: mediadrumimages 6 Most Elvas have no windshield Credit: mediadrumimages First sold in June 2021, this Elva returned to the original dealer in 2022 and has since clocked just 681 miles. Images show carbon-fibre bodywork sitting atop super-lightweight forged alloy wheels in gloss black diamond cut. The ultra-rare motor features an exposed cockpit, carbon-fibre bucket seats clad in black and white leather, red piping, and red stitching and complete with Elva-embroidered headrests. Interior surfaces feature pure white paintwork alongside carbon-fibre trim across the sills, dash, and floors. Advertisement Body-colour detailing extends to the upper dash, doors, centre console and rear bulkhead. Riding on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres, braking is handled by 390mm carbon-ceramic rotors paired with forged monobloc calipers – six-piston at the front and four-piston at the rear – with stopping assistance from the active rear spoiler. Additional highlights include a deployable rollover system, front suspension lift, a McLaren sound system, touchscreen infotainment, air conditioning, parking sensors, and a rear view camera. The steering wheel, finished in black leather with a white 12 o'clock marker, frames a digital instrument display showing just 681 miles. Advertisement It features a carbon-fibre MonoCell II monocoque chassis wrapped in aerodynamic carbon-fibre body panels and low-profile dihedral doors. It has a ferocious 4.0-litre DOHC V8 engine with twin-scroll turbochargers and dry-sump lubrication, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The motor produces a staggering 804 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque which propel the powerful car from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds. Designed for both speed and agility, the vehicle boasts McLaren's ProActive Chassis Control II, electro-hydraulic steering, and an Active Air Management System that channels airflow over the cockpit in lieu of a traditional windscreen. Advertisement Inside rare SLR McLaren Stirling Moss that's been driven less than 100 miles in 13 years and is set to sell for $4.3m Now offered in Bellevue, Washington, this McLaren Elva includes a manufacturer's certificate of origin, clean Carfax report, and original window sticker. The auction presents a rare chance to own a breathtakingly exclusive machine from McLaren's Ultimate Series. The car is on the auction block with Bring A Trailer with a description reading: 'The 4.0-litre M840TR V8 is a variant of the powerplant introduced in the 720S and features a flat-plane crankshaft, dry-sump lubrication, and dual twin-scroll turbochargers. 6 The stunning car boasts impressive power Credit: mediadrumimages Advertisement 6 The Elva has a stylish interior Credit: mediadrumimages 'Output was factory rated at 804 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm, which is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG transmission. 'The double-wishbone suspension incorporates active dampening and roll control via the ProActive Chassis Control II System, which offers comfort, sport, and track modes. 'Variable Drift Control, Brake Steer, launch control, and variable-rate electro-hydraulic steering are also standard on the Elva model. Advertisement 'A plaque affixed to the door jamb lists the car as number 45 of 149. 'The window sticker lists delivery to McLaren Seattle as well as optional equipment and a total suggested retail price of $1,759,874. 'This car does not have a title as it has never been titled or registered. "It is being offered with its Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, and the selling dealer will assist the buyer with registration and titling.' Advertisement 6 The Elva up for auction is one of just 149 ever built Credit: mediadrumimages
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Rare McLaren with exposed cockpit, carbon-fibre bucket seats & 600 miles on clock could be yours for eye-watering price
A STUNNING 2021 McLaren Elva could be yours at auction for £755,000. This particular model is the 45th of just 149 built, making it an ultra-rare opportunity to own a piece of British automotive history. 6 First sold in June 2021, this Elva returned to the original dealer in 2022 and has since clocked just 681 miles. Images show carbon-fibre bodywork sitting atop super-lightweight forged alloy wheels in gloss black diamond cut. The ultra-rare motor features an exposed cockpit, carbon-fibre bucket seats clad in black and white leather, red piping, and red stitching and complete with Elva-embroidered headrests. Interior surfaces feature pure white paintwork alongside carbon-fibre trim across the sills, dash, and floors. Body-colour detailing extends to the upper dash, doors, centre console and rear bulkhead. Riding on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres, braking is handled by 390mm carbon-ceramic rotors paired with forged monobloc calipers – six-piston at the front and four-piston at the rear – with stopping assistance from the active rear spoiler. Additional highlights include a deployable rollover system, front suspension lift, a McLaren sound system, touchscreen infotainment, air conditioning, parking sensors, and a rear view camera. The steering wheel, finished in black leather with a white 12 o'clock marker, frames a digital instrument display showing just 681 miles. It features a carbon-fibre MonoCell II monocoque chassis wrapped in aerodynamic carbon-fibre body panels and low-profile dihedral doors. It has a ferocious 4.0-litre DOHC V8 engine with twin-scroll turbochargers and dry-sump lubrication, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The motor produces a staggering 804 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque which propel the powerful car from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds. Designed for both speed and agility, the vehicle boasts McLaren's ProActive Chassis Control II, electro-hydraulic steering, and an Active Air Management System that channels airflow over the cockpit in lieu of a traditional windscreen. Inside rare SLR McLaren Stirling Moss that's been driven less than 100 miles in 13 years and is set to sell for $4.3m Now offered in Bellevue, Washington, this McLaren Elva includes a manufacturer's certificate of origin, clean Carfax report, and original window sticker. The auction presents a rare chance to own a breathtakingly exclusive machine from McLaren's Ultimate Series. The car is on the auction block with Bring A Trailer with a description reading: 'The 4.0-litre M840TR V8 is a variant of the powerplant introduced in the 720S and features a flat-plane crankshaft, dry-sump lubrication, and dual twin-scroll turbochargers. 6 6 'Output was factory rated at 804 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm, which is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG transmission. 'The double-wishbone suspension incorporates active dampening and roll control via the ProActive Chassis Control II System, which offers comfort, sport, and track modes. 'Variable Drift Control, Brake Steer, launch control, and variable-rate electro-hydraulic steering are also standard on the Elva model. 'A plaque affixed to the door jamb lists the car as number 45 of 149. 'The window sticker lists delivery to McLaren Seattle as well as optional equipment and a total suggested retail price of $1,759,874. 'This car does not have a title as it has never been titled or registered. "It is being offered with its Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, and the selling dealer will assist the buyer with registration and titling.' 6 6
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Rare McLaren with exposed cockpit, carbon-fibre bucket seats & 600 miles on clock could be yours for eye-watering price
A STUNNING 2021 McLaren Elva could be yours at auction for £755,000. This particular model is the 45th of just 149 built, making it an ultra-rare opportunity to own a piece of British automotive history. 6 Only around 19 of the 149 Elva's were built with windshields Credit: mediadrumimages 6 Most Elvas have no windshield Credit: mediadrumimages First sold in June 2021, this Elva returned to the original dealer in 2022 and has since clocked just 681 miles. Images show carbon-fibre bodywork sitting atop super-lightweight forged The ultra-rare motor features an exposed cockpit, carbon-fibre bucket seats clad in black and white leather, red piping, and red stitching and complete with Elva-embroidered headrests. Interior surfaces feature pure white paintwork alongside Read more in Motors Body-colour detailing extends to the upper dash, doors, centre console and rear bulkhead. Riding on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres, braking is handled by 390mm carbon-ceramic rotors paired with forged monobloc calipers – six-piston at the front and four-piston at the rear – with stopping assistance from the active Additional highlights include a deployable rollover system, front suspension lift, a McLaren sound system, touchscreen infotainment, air conditioning, parking sensors, and a rear view camera. The steering wheel, finished in black leather with a white 12 o'clock marker, frames a digital instrument display showing just 681 miles. Most read in Motors It features a carbon-fibre MonoCell II monocoque chassis wrapped in aerodynamic carbon-fibre body panels and low-profile dihedral doors. It has a ferocious 4.0-litre DOHC The motor produces a staggering 804 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque which propel the powerful car from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds. Designed for both speed and agility, the vehicle boasts McLaren's ProActive Chassis Control II, electro-hydraulic steering, and an Active Air Management System that channels airflow over the cockpit in lieu of a traditional windscreen. Inside rare SLR McLaren Stirling Moss that's been driven less than 100 miles in 13 years and is set to sell for $4.3m Now offered in Bellevue, Washington, this The auction presents a rare chance to own a breathtakingly exclusive machine from McLaren's Ultimate Series. The car is on the auction block with Bring A Trailer with a description reading: 'The 4.0-litre M840TR V8 is a variant of the powerplant introduced in the 720S and features a flat-plane crankshaft, dry-sump lubrication, and dual twin-scroll 6 The stunning car boasts impressive power Credit: mediadrumimages 6 The Elva has a stylish interior Credit: mediadrumimages 'Output was factory rated at 804 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm, which is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG 'The double-wishbone suspension incorporates active dampening and roll control via the ProActive Chassis Control II System, which offers comfort, sport, and track modes. 'Variable Drift Control, Brake Steer, launch control, and variable-rate electro-hydraulic steering are also standard on the Elva model. 'A plaque affixed to the door jamb lists the car as number 45 of 149. 'The window sticker lists delivery to 'This car does not have a title as it has never been titled or registered. "It is being offered with its Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, and the selling dealer will assist the buyer with registration and titling.' 6 The Elva up for auction is one of just 149 ever built Credit: mediadrumimages 6 The motor can go from 0-60mph of under 3 seconds Credit: mediadrumimages
