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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
US rock star turns up at Welsh railway station with a guitar for impromptu performance
US rock star turns up at Welsh railway station with a guitar for impromptu performance The singer was seen enjoying a stroll along the beach and playing guitar whilst waiting for the train He got out his guitar to play a song (Image: Kyle Gass Instagram ) An American rock star made a surprise visit to south Wales as fans spotted him at a Cardiff railway station earlier this week. One half of rock duo Tenacious D, Kyle Gass, took a quick trip to Cardiff and Barry ahead of the final few dates on his UK tour. Although not performing in Cardiff for The Kyle Gass Company's 2025 UK tour, he decided to spontaneously visit the Welsh city as he was spotted playing Simon & Garfunkel's Homeward Bound at Cardiff Central railway station and strolling along Barry Island beach. The singer is known for being one half of the famous rock band, Tenacious D alongside fellow rockstar and Hollywood actor, Jack Black who recently starred in the box office smash, Minecraft. Gass has also made appearances in films such as Shallow Hal, with Jack Black, and Christmas classic, Elf. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter According to Bro Radio, the bandmate of Jack Black enjoyed a quiet moment by the sea as well as stopping in Romilly's Café taking pictures with the staff on Wednesday, May 28. Whilst waiting for his train at Cardiff Central railway station, Gass got out his guitar and sang the 1966 hit from the famous duo/ Content cannot be displayed without consent With the Cardiff sign clear in the background of his video shared on social media, fans were quick to welcome him to Wales. One person wrote: "Omg your in cardiff!! Welcome to Wales." With another saying: "Croeso I Cymru!!! Welcome to Wales!! Awesome." Fans were shocked to see him in Cardiff (Image: Kyle Gass Instagram ) Gass and Black's heavy rock band, who've had hits such as Tribute and Beelzeboss are currently on hiatus after, in July 2024, Gass made a controversial remark about President Donald Trump's assassination attempt. The band cancelled their tour for the rest of summer last year. The controversy arose after Black presented his bandmate with a cake to celebrate his birthday whilst on stage in Australia. When asked to make a wish, Gass said: 'Don't miss Trump next time.' Kung-Fu Panda star Black has spoken about the band's future since, saying: " 'Yeah, we're friends. That hasn't changed. These things take time sometimes… And we'll be back when it feels right." This year, Gass has toured around Europe and the UK with The Kyle Gass Company with their last tour date in Stockport on Saturday, May 31. Article continues below
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Levi Strauss & Co to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands for $311 million
'The sale of Dockers allows us to further align our portfolio with our strategic priorities—focusing on our direct-to-consumer (DTC) approach, growing our international presence, and investing in opportunities in women's and denim categories,' said Michelle Gass, president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co, in a press release. As part of its Project Fuel transformation plan, Levi Strauss has made several changes, including discontinuing its Denizen brand, mainly distributed in Asia; closing its Plock factory in Poland; and ending its footwear line. The company is also reducing its workforce and concentrating efforts on its flagship Levi's label and its athleisure brand, Beyond Yoga. 'Following a rigorous process, we are confident that we have maximized the company's value and that Authentic is the right organization to write the next chapter in Dockers' growth story,' Gass added. Dockers will join Authentic Brands Group 's extensive portfolio, which typically operates through licensing agreements with third-party manufacturers and distributors. ABG's holdings include Ted Baker, Jones New York, and shirt brands such as Van Heusen and Arrow. The group also owns preppy staple Izod and major U.S. casualwear names like Nautica and Eddie Bauer. 'Dockers is a natural fit for the Authentic model,' said Jamie Salter, founder, chairman, and CEO of Authentic. 'It's a brand with deep roots, high awareness, and a strong licensing foundation—exactly the attributes we look for when acquiring new brands. Dockers played a key role in shaping the casual workplace look we know today, and we see strong potential to build on that legacy across multiple categories.' The transaction remains subject to closing conditions and is expected to be finalized around July 31, 2025, for Dockers' intellectual property and operations in the United States and Canada. The rest of the brand's operations—including its presence in Europe and Asia, where Dockers maintains several stores and retail partnerships—are expected to transfer by January 31, 2026. During the transition period, Dockers will continue operating under Levi Strauss & Co's existing infrastructure.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Levi Strauss to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands in $300M deal
May 20 (UPI) -- Clothing company Levi Strauss announced Tuesday it will sell its Dockers line to Authentic Brands Group in a more than $300 million acquisition. The brand management firm Authentic, under the deal terms, will take over the intellectual rights to Dockers in a $311 million initial transaction. Centric Brands, with offices around the globe handling other higher-end brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, will assume operations for Dockers in manufacturing, sourcing and distribution through a new licensing agreement. Levi's CEO Michelle Gass said after a "robust process," the California-headquartered company was "confident" it had maximized its own value through the sale and that Authentic was "the right" group to "usher in the next chapter of growth" for the Dockers brand. "The Dockers transaction further aligns our portfolio with our strategic priorities, focusing on our direct-to-consumer first approach, growing our international presence and investing in opportunities across women's and denim lifestyle," Gass, who moved over to Levi Strauss at the end of 2022 as CEO of Kohls, said Tuesday in a release. Dockers, via Levi's, reported around $67 million in revenue for the three-month period ending on March 2. "Few brands own a category the way Dockers does, yet still have so much room to grow," stated Matt Maddox, president of Authentic. "Its legacy in casualwear gives it a strong foundation, but the real opportunity lies in reimagining the brand for a new generation. Through our global platform and deep licensing network, we're committed to stewarding the brand into its next era of growth and relevance." Levi's, which in 1986 created the line, revealed in October it was considering offloading Dockers, known primarily for its khaki's, as a renewed focus is getting placed on growing its Beyond Yoga athleisure brand. Additionally, Levi's could in future years make more than $390 million through an $80 million payout plan based on Dockers' sales performance under Authentic's portfolio, which owns 50 other global brands like Reebok, Nautica, Forever 21 and Sports Illustrated. "Dockers represents everything we look for in a brand partnership -- iconic heritage, consumer loyalty and growth potential," said Centric Brands CEO Jason Rabin. "We're bringing the same strategic expertise to Dockers that we've applied to our successful brand portfolio that includes design, strategic sourcing and an extensive wholesale network," he added. The sale is expected to close on or around July 31, according to company officials. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Levi Strauss & Co to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands for $311 million
'The sale of Dockers allows us to further align our portfolio with our strategic priorities—focusing on our direct-to-consumer (DTC) approach, growing our international presence, and investing in opportunities in women's and denim categories,' said Michelle Gass, president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co, in a press release. As part of its Project Fuel transformation plan, Levi Strauss has made several changes, including discontinuing its Denizen brand, mainly distributed in Asia; closing its Plock factory in Poland; and ending its footwear line. The company is also reducing its workforce and concentrating efforts on its flagship Levi's label and its athleisure brand, Beyond Yoga. 'Following a rigorous process, we are confident that we have maximized the company's value and that Authentic is the right organization to write the next chapter in Dockers' growth story,' Gass added. Dockers will join Authentic Brands Group 's extensive portfolio, which typically operates through licensing agreements with third-party manufacturers and distributors. ABG's holdings include Ted Baker, Jones New York, and shirt brands such as Van Heusen and Arrow. The group also owns preppy staple Izod and major U.S. casualwear names like Nautica and Eddie Bauer. 'Dockers is a natural fit for the Authentic model,' said Jamie Salter, founder, chairman, and CEO of Authentic. 'It's a brand with deep roots, high awareness, and a strong licensing foundation—exactly the attributes we look for when acquiring new brands. Dockers played a key role in shaping the casual workplace look we know today, and we see strong potential to build on that legacy across multiple categories.' The transaction remains subject to closing conditions and is expected to be finalized around July 31, 2025, for Dockers' intellectual property and operations in the United States and Canada. The rest of the brand's operations—including its presence in Europe and Asia, where Dockers maintains several stores and retail partnerships—are expected to transfer by January 31, 2026. During the transition period, Dockers will continue operating under Levi Strauss & Co's existing infrastructure.
Daily Express
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Unicef backs Sabah on child protection
Published on: Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 06, 2025 By: Diana Liu Text Size: Gass (second right) - Diana Liu/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) is ready to collaborate with the Sabah Government to find practical solutions for protecting all children in the state, including those affected by migration and statelessness. Unicef Malaysia Representative Robert Gass said the issue is complex and affects countries beyond Sabah, such as Cambodia and Thailand. 'Children are entitled to basic protections under the Convention on the Rights of the Child,' he said, adding that Unicef aims to help ensure these rights while respecting national laws. He was speaking after the signing of a MoU between City Hall (DBKK) and Unicef on the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative at SICC on Tuesday. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
