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RNZ News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Will our favourite music artists ever make it to New Zealand?
Muso and Afternoons regular Chris Schulz says we need big artists, major shows and large-scale touring to return to Aotearoa - immediately. Recently, the likes of Taylor Swift, Oasis, Billie Eilish, Green Day, The Killers, Katy Perry, Korn and Kylie Minogue have toured the globe extensively, including Australia - but then gave New Zealand a wide berth. Xzibit, Nelly, Blink-182, Tenacious D and Public Enemy have announced New Zealand shows and then pulled the plug. Festivals Bay Dreams and Splore are on hiatus, while we've already lost Nest Fest, Morningside Bloc Party, Juicy Fest and the Timeless Tour for various reasons. Chris has vented his frustration on his Boiler Room blog and joins Jesse for a rant. Photo: JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
OPPO and Discovery Channel Bring Global Celebration Moments to Life on the World Day for Cultural Diversity
SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 May 2025 - In celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, OPPO reaffirms its commitment to cultural preservation and cross-cultural understanding through its global initiative Culture in a Shot, in partnership with Discovery Channel. Launched in 2024, this global initiative enters its second year and has documented cultures in 15 countries, continuing its mission to celebrate and preserve cultural diversity through OPPO's imaging technology. OPPO and Discovery partners on Culture in a Shot Initiative As a global technology company operating in over 70 countries and regions, and serving 670 million of users worldwide, cultural diversity remains an integral part of its identity. Under the 2025 theme 'Celebrate the Moment', this year OPPO and Discovery Channel explores iconic festivals and celebrations across the globe—from the mystery of the Venice Carnival in Italy and the traditions of Nauryz in Kazakhstan, to the vibrant festive of Brazilian football culture. Through the lens of OPPO smartphones, the initiative captures the stories behind these celebrations and how younger generations are keeping traditions alive in new ways. A Cultural Journey into the Universal Joy of Celebration Across the globe, festivals unite people through shared moments of joy, tradition, and togetherness. More than just vibrant spectacles, these cultural events are the heartbeat of communities—powerful expressions of history, identity, and human connection. The journey this year begins in Italy with the legendary Venice Carnival, a celebration where history and fantasy merge. Once rooted in aristocratic traditions, it has transformed into a global cultural event that invites people from all walks of life to participate. With its vibrant masks, timeless architecture, and joyful spirit, Venice comes to life through OPPO's lens. Celebrating the Venice Carnival with vibrant masks and costumes Travelling to Kazakhstan, the focus turns to Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival that symbolizes renewal, prosperity, and unity. Deeply rooted in ancient customs, Nauryz transforms cities into open-air stages filled with music, dance, and elaborate costumes. A key part of the festival is sharing traditional meals like kumys (fermented horse milk) and nauryz-kozhe, a symbolic seven-ingredient dish. OPPO's imaging technology brings these rich traditions to life—capturing the warmth of family gatherings and the hope of new beginnings. Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival of Kazakhstan Beyond traditional festivals, some forms of celebration are woven into everyday life. In Brazil, the spotlight turns to a different kind of festivity—football. More than just a sport, football is a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil, embraced by people of all ages and backgrounds. The story of 19-year-old player Mario Cesar Conceição Faria Júnior illustrates how football serves as a cultural heartbeat in Brazilian society—and how the younger generation continues to chase dreams through it. From backstreets to stadiums, football is a shared rhythm that ignites communities, inspires youth, and unites the nation in collective joy. Football as a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil Weaving a Tapestry of Heritage Stories Beyond the professional photography produced by OPPO and Discovery Channel, OPPO also encourages its communities worldwide to document and share their own cultural identities. In Malaysia, OPPO has been running the #OPPOMalaysiaThroughTheLens initiative since 2024, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU). This year, the initiative captured the Thaipusam festival, a vibrant Malaysian Hindu tradition, highlighting how cultural practices are passed down through generations. More than a visual archive, Culture in a Shot is about participation—amplifying grassroots voices and encouraging people everywhere to take pride in their heritage. To extend this impact, the campaign continues on social platforms through the #OPPOCultureChallenge on TikTok. Using hashtags #OPPOxDiscovery and #OPPOCultureChallenge, creators are invited to share how they celebrate and preserve their traditions in daily life. For example, during Thailand's Songkran Festival, young creators embraced the challenge—merging creativity with tradition, and breathing new life into age-old customs. Their contributions show that culture is not static; it evolves when shared, reinterpreted, and made personal for a new generation. OPPO Culture Challenge The global cultural journey continues. OPPO and Discovery Channel will explore more festivals and traditions—celebrating the diversity that connects people across borders. To discover more stories and cultural highlights, please visit the Culture in a Shot webpage and join the #OPPOCultureChallenge that celebrates culture through the lens. Hashtag: #OPPO The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - 'Smiley Face' - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
Malay Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
OPPO and Discovery Channel Bring Global Celebration Moments to Life on the World Day for Cultural Diversity
OPPO and Discovery partners on Culture in a Shot Initiative Celebrating the Venice Carnival with vibrant masks and costumes Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival of Kazakhstan Football as a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil OPPO Culture Challenge SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 May 2025In celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, OPPO reaffirms its commitment to cultural preservation and cross-cultural understanding through its global initiative Culture in a Shot , in partnership with Discovery Channel. Launched in 2024, this global initiative enters its second year and has documented cultures in 15 countries, continuing its mission to celebrate and preserve cultural diversity through OPPO's imaging a global technology company operating in over 70 countries and regions, and serving 670 million of users worldwide, cultural diversity remains an integral part of its identity. Under the 2025 theme "Celebrate the Moment", this year OPPO and Discovery Channel explores iconic festivals and celebrations across the globe—from the mystery of the Venice Carnival in Italy and the traditions of Nauryz in Kazakhstan, to the vibrant festive of Brazilian football culture. Through the lens of OPPO smartphones, the initiative captures the stories behind these celebrations and how younger generations are keeping traditions alive in new the globe, festivals unite people through shared moments of joy, tradition, and togetherness. More than just vibrant spectacles, these cultural events are the heartbeat of communities—powerful expressions of history, identity, and human journey this year begins in Italy with the legendary Venice Carnival , a celebration where history and fantasy merge. Once rooted in aristocratic traditions, it has transformed into a global cultural event that invites people from all walks of life to participate. With its vibrant masks, timeless architecture, and joyful spirit, Venice comes to life through OPPO's to Kazakhstan, the focus turns to Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival that symbolizes renewal, prosperity, and unity. Deeply rooted in ancient customs, Nauryz transforms cities into open-air stages filled with music, dance, and elaborate costumes. A key part of the festival is sharing traditional meals like(fermented horse milk) and, a symbolic seven-ingredient dish. OPPO's imaging technology brings these rich traditions to life—capturing the warmth of family gatherings and the hope of new traditional festivals, some forms of celebration are woven into everyday life. In Brazil, the spotlight turns to a different kind of festivity—football. More than just a sport, football is a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil, embraced by people of all ages and backgrounds. The story of 19-year-old player Mario Cesar Conceição Faria Júnior illustrates how football serves as a cultural heartbeat in Brazilian society—and how the younger generation continues to chase dreams through it. From backstreets to stadiums, football is a shared rhythm that ignites communities, inspires youth, and unites the nation in collective the professional photography produced by OPPO and Discovery Channel, OPPO also encourages its communities worldwide to document and share their own cultural Malaysia, OPPO has been running the #OPPOMalaysiaThroughTheLens initiative since 2024, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU). This year, the initiative captured the Thaipusam festival , a vibrant Malaysian Hindu tradition, highlighting how cultural practices are passed down through than a visual archive,is about participation—amplifying grassroots voices and encouraging people everywhere to take pride in their heritage. To extend this impact, the campaign continues on social platforms through theon TikTok. Using hashtagsand, creators are invited to share how they celebrate and preserve their traditions in daily life. For example, during Thailand's, young creators embraced the challenge—merging creativity with tradition, and breathing new life into age-old customs. Their contributions show that culture is not static; it evolves when shared, reinterpreted, and made personal for a new global cultural journey continues. OPPO and Discovery Channel will explore more festivals and traditions—celebrating the diversity that connects people across borders. To discover more stories and cultural highlights, please visit the Culture in a Shot webpage and join the #OPPOCultureChallenge that celebrates culture through the #OPPO The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
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First Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Soni Razdan and Anshuman Jha's Hari Ka Om to have its European Premiere as the centerpiece gala screening at UK Asian Film Festival 2025
Anshuman Jha, Soni Razdan and Raghubir Yadav's father-son saga 'Hari Ka Om' has been making waves at Film Festivals for the past 9 months will have another feather in its cap - it will have its European Premiere at the UK-Asian Film Festival 2025 as the gala screening on May 7th in London at the historic Regent Street Cinema. After PREMIERES in Australia, North America, Canada, India - the film will now touchdown Europe before its World Wide release in July this year. Directed by Harish Vyas (Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain, Hum Bhi Akele-Tum Bhi Akele) & starring Soni Razdan, Ayesha Kapur in addition to Jha and Yadav, the film marks a Hattrick of the director & actor coming together. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'HARI KA OM is the father-son film we need today, small town India set, deals with isues which occur in nearly every home. It dwells on the fact that without emotional regulation - mistakes can be made by the young & the old. It's a quintessential generational divide film and I look forward to being in the UK for the screening & the Q/A.' Says Anshuman. Jha's last two releases have garnered him acclaim with his portrayal of a homosexual man in Vyas's last film 'Hum Bhi Akele'(2021) followed by the animal lover vigilante avatar in the action film 'Lakadbaggha'(2023) - this is another extreme turn for the actor as a middle class boy from Bhopal in 'Hari Ka Om'. Says Vyas 'Anshuman is a very simple person but also has a razor sharp film brain. In addition to being a fabulous actor of this generation, he understands all aspects of cinema like very few people I have met. Their chemistry(Raghubir Yadav & Anshuman) is a delight in this film. We are thrilled to be premiereing in the UK at such a prestigious platform.' Anshuman's Directorial debut 'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli' is also scheduled for a release later this year.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Billy McFarland Is Selling the Fyre Festival Brand After Postponing Event. But You Can Still Buy Merch!
Billy McFarland is onto a new business venture. On Wednesday, April 23, the founder of the controversial Fyre Fest founder revealed that he is selling the brand that made him infamous. McFarland, 33, posted a lengthy statement on Instagram detailing his plan. "When my team and I launched FYRE Festival 2, it was about two things: finishing what I started and making things right," he began. McFarland said he and his team spent the last two years bringing back Fyre Fest "with honesty, transparency, relentless effort, and creativity" and had taken "the long road to rebuilding trust." McFarland acknowledges the attention that Fyre Fest had since its inception almost 10 years ago, and said that the brand became too large for him to lead on his own. "We have decided the best way to accomplish our goals is to sell the FYRE Festival brand, including its trademarks, IP, digital assets, media reach, and cultural capital," he wrote. Related: Donald Trump's Campaign Asked Disgraced Fyre Fest Founder Billy McFarland for Help Wooing Rappers: Report McFarland also mentioned that when planning Fyre Fest 2, he was approached by "several Caribbean destinations eager to host" but the attention it received became a double-edged sword. "While I'm incredibly excited, I can't risk a repeat of what happened in Playa Del Carmen, where support quickly turned into public distancing once media attention intensified," he said. "For FYRE Festival 2 to succeed, it's clear that I need to step back and allow a new team to move forward independently, bringing the vision to life on this incredible island." The disgraced businessman concluded that relinquishing control to a new group is the best way for the Fyre Fest brand to move forward. "To the supporters, believers, and builders who've stuck with my team and me: thank you." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "We will pick the new group based on their ability to execute the vision of FYRE in a transparent, grand, and expeditious manner. The next chapter of FYRE will be bigger, better, and built to last without me at the helm." The week before this announcement, Fyre Fest posted that the event was "postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date in the future" with no new location noted. Those planning to attend the festival were issued a refund. Fyre Fest 2 was originally slated to take place on Isla Mujeres from May 30 to June 2. Tickets for the event ranged from $1,400 to $1.1 million, McFarland announced. Related: Music Festivals 2025: Performers, Dates, Locations and Everything You Need to Know However, the Isla Mujeres Tourism Board released a statement claiming that Fyre Fest 2 "does not exist." "We have no knowledge of this event, nor contact with any person or company about it. For us, this is an event that does not exist," they said. The original Fyre Fest took place in 2017, touting famous influencers and musicians as part of the lineup. The festival promised a luxurious experience and guests were greeted with underwhelming accommodations and chaos. McFarland was found guilty of two counts of wire fraud in relation to the festival the following year and served four years in prison. In the meantime, fans can purchase Fyre Fest merch while it's still available. Read the original article on People
