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Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Tina Turner: remembering the legacy of the music titan two years after her death in photos
Today (May 24 2025) marks the second anniversary of the passing of one of music's most enduring and endearing performers – the late Tina Turner. From her early years performing as part of the Ike Turner Revue, performing alongside her soon-to-be husband, there was always something special and unique about the singer. She would go on to have a 50-year career in music, becoming a household name in the 1980s with memorable tracks such as The Best and Private Dancer becoming mainstays of both radio and music television. She would also become one of the revered performers to sing a Bond Theme, offering her services to the first Pierce Brosnan 007 film, Goldeneye, in 1995 – a theme that, in this writer's opinion, holds its own against classics sung by Dame Shirley Bassey. Turner officially retired from music in 2009, celebrating her 50 years of performing with a world tour simply titled Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Join us in celebrating the life of Tina Turner with our photo gallery of the singer through the years, from candid moments off stage to memorable occasions she shared the limelight with the likes of Mick Jagger, Elton John, and the late, great David Bowie. 1 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Central Park in 1969 in Manhattan, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 1969 in New York City, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Central Park in 1969 in Manhattan, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . American singer Tina Turner on stage at Wembley Arena, London, March 1985. Graham Wiltshire/Photo Sales
Scotsman
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Tina Turner: remembering the legacy of the music titan two years after her death in photos
Today (May 24 2025) marks the second anniversary of the passing of one of music's most enduring and endearing performers – the late Tina Turner. From her early years performing as part of the Ike Turner Revue, performing alongside her soon-to-be husband, there was always something special and unique about the singer. She would go on to have a 50-year career in music, becoming a household name in the 1980s with memorable tracks such as The Best and Private Dancer becoming mainstays of both radio and music television. She would also become one of the revered performers to sing a Bond Theme, offering her services to the first Pierce Brosnan 007 film, Goldeneye, in 1995 – a theme that, in this writer's opinion, holds its own against classics sung by Dame Shirley Bassey. Turner officially retired from music in 2009, celebrating her 50 years of performing with a world tour simply titled Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Join us in celebrating the life of Tina Turner with our photo gallery of the singer through the years, from candid moments off stage to memorable occasions she shared the limelight with the likes of Mick Jagger, Elton John, and the late, great David Bowie. 1 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Central Park in 1969 in Manhattan, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 1969 in New York City, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Central Park in 1969 in Manhattan, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . American singer Tina Turner on stage at Wembley Arena, London, March 1985. Graham Wiltshire/Photo Sales
San Francisco Chronicle
09-05-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Duckhorn discontinued this classic Napa wine brand. What will happen to its flashy new tasting room?
This week, the Duckhorn Portfolio announced plans to phase out several wine brands, including Paraduxx. But the timing couldn't have been worse for the 30-year-old Napa Valley winery: Paraduxx was set to reveal a major, multi-year renovation of its tasting room in June. The news has ignited uncertainty over the future of Paraduxx's tasting room and winery, which sits on some of the most premium Cabernet Sauvignon land in Napa Valley. While Duckhorn said it will close three tasting rooms next month — Migration in Napa, Sonoma-Cutrer in Windsor and another in Washington — Paraduxx was not on the list. Paraduxx has been working on its luxe and modern transformation — complete with a massive new patio — for years. In 2020, Napa County approved the winery's proposal to increase its annual production capacity by 50%, increase annual winery visitation by 87% and remodel its hospitality spaces. But last fall, just as Paraduxx was hitting the final stretch of construction, Duckhorn sold to private equity firm Butterfly Equity. Once the winery revamp wraps up next month, the tasting room will continue to host tastings of Paraduxx; even though it has stopped producing wine, it needs to move through its remaining inventory. But the space will also offer visitors add-on tastings of Duckhorn's Pinot Noir stalwarts: Anderson Valley's Goldeneye, Central Coast Pinot Noir legend Calera and Sonoma's Kosta Browne. In a statement to the Chronicle, the company said this will 'enable club members and fans of our wineries to experience more of the wines that they love at one of Napa Valley's premier winery locations.' A much bigger change will take place later. In 2026, timed with Duckhorn Vineyards' 50th anniversary, the company will close its storied Lodi Lane tasting room in St. Helena for a year-long renovation. Paraduxx will become the new hub for Duckhorn Vineyards visits; when the Lodi Lane tasting room reopens in 2027, it will host higher-end Duckhorn tastings and events while the Paraduxx site will focus on more casual, entry-level options. The Paraduxx estate will continue to offer tastings of Duckhorn's other brands. Paraduxx was a radical concept when Duckhorn founders Dan and Margaret Duckhorn launched it in 1994. Focused on unconventional blends — crossing Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon with outsiders like Zinfandel — it represented the experimental nature of Napa Valley compared to its Old World counterparts. In 2000, winemaker Dave Phinney took a similar approach with his edgy wine brand the Prisoner, crafting an unusual blend of mostly Zinfandel and Cabernet, just like Paraduxx's flagship. But while the Prisoner took off, selling to Constellation Brands for roughly $285 million in 2016, Paraduxx never fully broke out of Duckhorn's shadow. The winery, alongside several other brands Duckhorn will phase out, was 'underperforming' and accounted for just 3.9% of Duckhorn's gross profit, the company said. Paraduxx is set on Duckhorn's famed Rector Creek Vineyard, just north of Yountville and right off the Silverado Trail. 'It's a spectacular piece of dirt. That ground is some of the most hallowed ground for Cabernet in the world,' said Tony Biagi, Paraduxx's founding winemaker, who left the winery in 2001. 'It has the same dirt as Screaming Eagle,' he added, referring to Paraduxx's neighbor and one of Napa Valley's most noted cult Cabernet brands. Some Rector Creek grapes are used in Duckhorn's highest-end wines. 'There was always a fight in-house for them,' Biagi said. 'The winemaker at Duckhorn and I would fight over who got the blocks.'
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Sunderfolk Plays Like A Long Lost Edition Of Dungeons And Dragons
One of the joys of tabletop gaming is the socialization aspect. Yes, you're telling a story playing Dungeons and Dragons, but you're also hanging out with your friends. A lot of memories get made during the downtime moments before, during and after the game session. The same can be said for what are now called 'couch co-op' games. I built a lot of friendships during long sessions of Goldeneye, HALO and Super Smash Brothers. Games like Overcooked and Quiplash continue this fine tradition. Sunderfolk, from Dreamhaven and their in-house studio Secret Door, brings these two aspects of gaming together for a game full of slightly silly adventures with very strong game play. They provided me with a review code for this article. I played the game with my family on our Nintendo Switch Sunderfolk is a dungeon crawling adventure game where between one and four players get together to venture out of their sleepy little town to go on grand adventures. Players choose and customize a character and engage in short, tactical battles through an evolving story. Each character has their own strengths and as they evolve players can customize them to better fit their playstyle. The console or computer running the game handles most of the things a Dungeon Master does such as enemies and developing the plot. Players control their characters via an app available for smartphones and tablets. Much like the games designed by Jackbox, players simply scan a QR code or enter a short one into the app and their device is connected, ready to play. A lot of my fellow reviewers have compared Sunderfolk to being 'Jackbox, but D&D' It's an apt comparison because using someone's phone as their character sheet/action deck is very clever and removes a lot of the complexity in play. If a player is ever unsure about their next move, it's easy to quietly study options while other people take their turns. There have been a few tabletop games that use an app as a central component to a game like this. Many of them stumble because they can't find the right balance of automated efficiency and narrative flexibility. Sunderfolk has an excellent balance between silly storytelling and serious mechanics. Playing the game reminded me of my time playing D&D Fourth Edition. That version of the game focused on becoming a tactical, balanced board game. While it did that very well, many players thought it lost the storytelling flexibility that makes so many memorable D&D stories. Here, the tightness of the tactical game shines. It's genuinely thrilling when the players coordinate their attacks and take out a threat as a team. I loved it when we were able to push, pull and bounce a bad guy around the battlefield before they had a chance to act. The storytelling side of things also works well. It's just important enough for it to matter to the players but also full of goofy voices and opportunities for players to customize things. Anjali Bhimani provides all the voices needed to carry the tale forward with a wry tone that makes you think she's trying not to laugh at the awful names you've given her characters. I recommend Sunderfolk for anyone who wants a taste of the D&D experience without getting wrapped up in the logistics. That includes the dice curious, gaming group that struggle to get the full crew together and board gamers who want a taste of role playing. This is also a great game for nerd families to get together and play for an adventure or two after dinner but before bed. Sunderfolk is available now for Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lizzie Cundy looks glamorous in a gold dress as she enjoys boozy girls' night out with Ruth Langsford for her pre-birthday celebrations
She turns 57 this weekend. And Lizzie Cundy was having some pre-birthday celebrations on Saturday where she hit the town for a boozy girls' night out. The socialite was joined by fellow single lady Ruth Langsford, 65, and caught the eye as always in a glamorous gold dress. Taking to Instagram Lizzie posted a snap of her and Ruth out with two other pals at Bacchanalia in Mayfair. She penned in the caption: 'Pre birthday fun! @ruthlangsford @liztaylorconsultancy @bacchanalialdn @taylorlynncorp.' Ruth - who looked chic in a white suit for the occasion - commented on her post saying: 'Wonderful, fun evening as always!' The Loose Women star had taken to her Story as she headed out to meet the girls as she told her fans she was 'going out out'. She looked great in her white jacket which she wore with black trousers and had her blonde tresses styled in a bouncy blow dry. It comes after Lizzie put on a busty display as she enjoyed a date night with model agency owner Paul Cavalier at a London hotspot over the Easter weekend recently. The star slipped into a cleavage-enhancing striped suit as she headed to Sheesh with Paul - who is the owner and director of Nevs Model Agency. Lizzie was arm in arm with Paul as they enjoyed a cozy evening together during the bank holiday. The outing came after Lizzie lifted the lid on the not so glamorous life of a Bond girl, following her appearance in 1995's Goldeneye. The former WAG and TV personality recalled her experience on the set exclusively with MailOnline, which she described as 'hell'. In the movie, which was Pierce Brosnan 's first outing as 007, Lizzie appeared as Famke Janssen 's body double in the famous sauna scene where the character Xenia Onatopp tried to strangle Bond with her legs. Taking to Instagram Lizzie posted a snap of her and Ruth out with two other pals at Bacchanalia in Mayfair She looked great in her white jacket which she wore with black trousers and had her blonde tresses styled in a bouncy blow dry Lizzie revealed how Pierce, now 71, who was wrapped only in a towel, was the 'hairiest man she'd ever seen' and joked she feared getting 'fur balls'. 'He was a lovely bloke, so funny and we got on like a house on fire, but so hairy, like an otter'. She recalled landing the role at the very last minute due to her having the same measurements as the Danish actress, but spent much of her time waiting in a tiny trailer which 'smelt of fish'. If that wasn't bad enough, once on set Lizzie said Pierce's stand-in also stank and she was forced to endure the stench during rehearsals before the star arrived. She laughed: 'I had to do the practicing with this smelly man, who had body odour, it was awful. It wasn't glamorous it wasn't well paid'. Despite Bond's million pound budgets Lizzie revealed that she only received £250 for her work on the film, but was thankfully invited for 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies. 'It sounds glamorous but there was lots of waiting around and films aren't always cracked up to be'. Lizzie previously revealed that very embarrassing moment that happened to her during her second film appearance with Pierce. In a 2021 Instagram post she recalled how he caught her and a friend 'in his trailer using his toothbrush' while on set of Tomorrow Never Dies. She revealed that thankfully he took in good faith and was 'charming, funny with an Irish twinkle in his eye. Lizzie, who is a trained actress having attended London's Central School of Speech and Drama, wrote: 'Thankfully he took it all in good spirit and we all laughed and went for a drink!'.
