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Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: The Next Best Thing, She The People and Tracks and Trails
Tracks and Trails RTÉ One, 8pm Doireann Ní Ghlacáin meets ex-rugby player Barry Murphy of folk rock band Hermitage Green, who wants to show off the delights of his Co Limerick home during a cycle ride along the Limerick Greenway from Abbeyfeale to Rathkeale. The Zoo RTÉ One, 8.30pm Zookeepers Sarah and Grechen visit Sierra Leone's Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary to find out how Dublin Zoo's support is helping orphaned chimps and the fight against poachers and land loss. Austin BBC One, 9.30pm The comedy's final episode sees Austin (Michael Theo) head out for some time alone, something that upsets Julian. Later, Ingrid is bitterly disappointed when neither her husband or stepson turn up at the opening of her exhibition. Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody RTÉ One, 9.35pm Naomi Ackie plays the tragic singer and actress in this biographical drama made with the backing of Houston's family. It charts her rise to fame, from her teenage years as a choir girl, to international recognition. Stanley Tucci co-stars. The Next Best Thing RTÉ One, 12.20am Madonna and Rupert Everett head the cast of this likeable comedy-drama. She plays a yoga instructor, while he's the gay best friend who fathers her child. They plan to raise the baby together, until she falls in love with another man. Sirens Netflix, streaming now I might very well be getting ahead of myself, highlighting a series that isn't released until Thursday, but it will be worth the wait. And, no, it has nothing to do with that 1994 dramady starring Elle Macpherson and Portia de Rossi in a pond. Instead, we have Julianne Moore, her hubby Kevin Bacon, and a herd of willing devotees trussed up like pastel Easter eggs somewhere very New Englandy altogether. Meet Devon (Meghann Fahy). She roles into town armed with a gift basket of rotting fruit courtesy of her sister (Milly Alcock), who is refusing to acknowledge their sick father. Devon is suspicious of her sister Simone's unsettling bond with Michaela 'KiKi' Kell (Moore), an enigmatic socialite whose luxurious, cult-like world is intoxicating. While staging an intervention, Devon misreads the pieces at play. Expect a darkly funny look at power, class and women with a serious case of the Stepfords. 'Welcome, ladies, sips and nibbles are in the back!' ADVERTISEMENT She The People Netflix, streaming now As she tries to forge her way in politics, Mississippi's first black lieutenant governor must manage her family and tackle a boss who's stuck in Confederate times. Racial stereotypes abound in this Tyler Perry series. Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Netflix, streaming now Another bikini-clad dating show. Yaaaaaay. Six singles check into a motel looking for love, but there has to be a twist — their casual situationships are headbanging around there too. Can these hook-ups turn into real romance, or will there be too many distractions? Rematch Disney+, streaming now This psychological thriller, based on actual events, tells the story of the historic match-up between IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer and the greatest chess player of all time, Garry Kasparov. If you'd prefer to immerse yourself in the comforting confines of food rather than the ongoing human versus machine debate, maybe give Tucci In Italy a whirl instead. Untold: The Fall of Favre Netflix, streaming now Brett Favre is a Hall of Famer, three-time MVP, and Super Bowl champion, but that's not all. His legacy, disputes and jarring scandals — including a welfare fraud scheme — are unearthed in this week's edition. The Wimbledon Killer Prime Video, streaming now Rachel Nickell was fatally stabbed on Wimbledon Common in July 1992, resulting in Colin Stagg's wrongful arrest. Despite years of searching, the real killer remained unknown, while Robert Napper continued his violent spree across south London. Love Rat Netflix, streaming now As a recent divorcee doing her best Shirley Valentine in Cyprus, Sally Lindsay finds herself in serious trouble — until her holiday romance devolves into theft, deceit and intimidation. Bet Netflix, streaming now At an elite boarding school where the kids of bad people use gambling to dictate status, a new student disrupts the hierarchy, challenging the student council while secretly plotting revenge for her parents' deaths. Think Descendants but with a dash of Monster High meets The Winx Saga and something far more salacious. If real-world drama ignites you more, there's a short film set in a maximum prison called The Quilers. Murderbot AppleTV+, streaming now Based on The Murderbot Diaries, the series follows a rogue and wildly introverted Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgard), who hides its free will while tackling murderous missions. He's like Robocop but more into soap operas.
IOL News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
WATCH: Loved ones celebrate life through song and dance at a funeral
Friends and family sing and dance at a funeral. Image: TikTok screenshot Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. While funerals are often solemn occasions filled with grief and reflection, they can also be a time to celebrate the life of the person who has passed. In some cases, guided by the wishes of the deceased or their family, the tone shifts from mourning to joy, honouring their memory in a more uplifting way. It's not unusual for people to request a cheerful farewell, asking their loved ones to celebrate rather than grieve. A recent example from the United Kingdom has captured this spirit. A video showing mourners dancing and singing at a funeral has gone viral on TikTok. With over six million views, the clip has touched hearts worldwide and highlighted how many people choose to honour life with joy instead of sorrow. Staunton Funeral Service offered a glimpse into the funeral when they posted the video on their TikTok account. Captioned, 'This one's for you Lauren. Hope you heard them all singing their hearts out loud and proud. Rest Easy,' you can see that the church is filled. This is often a sign that the deceased was popular and loved by many. In the comment section, a family member shared, 'My cousin Lauren, whose funeral this is, died a week before her 40th birthday. I'm so glad she got the celebration she deserved! She was so loved! She had a heart of gold! RIP my cuz! Love you always.' The video shows a point in the ceremony where most of the people there start to sing and dance to Whitney Houston's hit song 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody.' While many people joyously sang along in unison to the upbeat tune, one could see some wiping their tears away, and family members at the front of the church embracing and consoling each other. Over 12,000 people took to the comment section of the post, expressing how the video impacted them. 'Lauren's energy had to be unmatchable because I'm here in Argentina dancing and singing for her. RIP Lauren, please sing it to my grandma Esme if you find her,' responded one person. Another wrote, 'If there's any possibility that departed souls can be aware of their own funerals, Lauren's loved ones 100% got her attention with this! IOL Lifestyle
Chicago Tribune
14-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Special day for hundreds of IU Northwest grads, families
The youngest of nine children and the third to earn a college degree, Cindy Torres stood before hundreds of fellow graduates and their families Wednesday to share her insight. Indiana University Northwest officials selected Torres, 21, a business major, to deliver the student address at the university's 59th commencement ceremony held outside on the campus' north side. The Lake Central graduate, who lives in Schererville, talked about meeting academic goals, personal loss, and staying focused on the future ahead. She concluded her speech in Spanish, offering thanks to her family for their support. Torres has already lined up a job in the human resources department at grocery store Strack & Van Til, based in Highland. Torres, who graduated with high distinction, said she stayed close to home because she was nervous to try a new environment. What sealed the deal were several scholarships she earned at IU Northwest. 'With all the scholarships I received, I had my entire tuition covered so I will be graduating debt-free.' Navy veteran Bronson Bigbie, 28, of Lowell, served as a mass communications specialist, including his last post on the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier. He finished his degree in three years, taking an extra course load. Bigbie graduated with a 4.0 grade point average and a degree from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He's heading to the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University. IU Northwest made sense for Bigbie. 'I wanted to stay close to home and it was affordable. It had the degree that I thought was best for me – public affairs.' His busy schedule continues in October when he marries Haley Feiler, of Highland Park, Illinois, who is graduating from IUN with a master's degree in the fall. Destinee Winger, 22, of Portage, has already launched a dessert business for showers and special occasions. Her dream is to open her own bakery in Portage. 'It would be tough, but it's just in my heart,' she said. Winger is president of her Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority where she received its 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award last year. Meanwhile, Jodi Garcia, of Hobart, held roses and a teddy bear for her daughter Ella Garcia who received a degree in biology. Jodi Garcia, dean at Longfellow New Tech Elementary in the Lake Ridge Schools, said her daughter will soon take the exam for admission into medical school. Nearby, Apples Cullum Knapp, of Hobart, anxiously searched the lines of gowned students trying to find her daughter, Sierra Vasquez, 29. A brass quintet played 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' as Knapp talked about her daughter. 'She's getting a BS in nursing and is already working at the hospital in Hobart,' she said. What she couldn't quite grasp was Sierra's decision to marry her long-time boyfriend Michael Carpenter at 2 p.m. at the courthouse in Crown Point, just a few hours after graduation. 'I can't believe she's getting married,' Knapp said. 'It's such a wonderful day! I couldn't be more proud of the woman she has become. She's my rock.' IUN officials said the Class of 2025 received 24 associate, 472 bachelor and 90 master's degrees. The youngest graduate was 20, while the oldest was 66 with women making up 76% percent of the graduates. Of all the IU campuses, IU Northwest has the highest percentage of first-generation college students at nearly 30%. It also has the most underrepresented students of color at 46%.
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Natalie Imbruglia's 1997 classic Torn has finally hit No.1 in the UK
Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn' has made it to number one in the UK - almost three decades later. The 1997 classic narrowly missed out on the top spot to Aqua's 'Barbie Girl', but after 28 years, a new chart by Greatest Hits Radio from PPL, has sent it soaring to the top. The Top 30 Countdown of the Most Played Songs of the 21st Century from the '70s, '80s and '90s sees 'Torn' trump Police classic 'Every Step You Take' and Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' to pole position. The chart was commissioned as part of Greatest Hits Radio's Vinyl Revival for Cash for Kids Day on Thursday (01.05.25) and was revealed by host Kate Thornton on her afternoon show. The DJ said: "Natalie has finally had her revenge on Barbie Girl and has made it to Number One! And what a meaningful chart this is, Torn has proved to be the true pick of the pops when it comes to the music broadcast across the airwaves. Proof yet again that the Greatest Hits of yesteryear continue to live on." Natalie said: 'I can't believe 'Torn' has landed the number 1 spot on the Greatest Hits Radio Top 30 rundown! Wow! …. Phil Thornalley congrats to you my friend and luckily I still love singing it!! Thanks to all the listeners and see you at the summer shows!" Kate Reilly, Chief Membership and People Officer at PPL, added: "PPL is delighted to support Greatest Hits Radio with the Top 30 most played songs of the 21st century across three seminal music decades. The listeners are in for a real treat and plenty of surprises along the way." Listen to the full chart rundown via
Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
William Sitwell reviews Tropea, Birmingham: ‘A fun Italian, jollied along by friendly staff'
The soundtrack of Tropea is 1980s. Which would be great if I was doing an edit of the music of my teens as it would mean the absence of atrocities such as Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance with Somebody. But I was diner, not DJ, so that musical aberration was chuntering out as we pondered the menu and I had to relive the trauma of being shoved on to a dance floor when I didn't want to dance with anybody and especially not to that song. Such was the start of dinner in this Italian place in the Harborne district of Birmingham, whose name is that of a town set into the dramatic cliffs of Calabria. The décor instead harks to the semi-industrial: open ceiling, metal beams. And then softer woods and muted colours with art propped up on shelves – graphic works, a few old ads for Italian airlines and the like. The lighting was set at 'Sitwell'; the perfect ambient point, giving warmth and yet enough glow to see the menu, food and one's companion. There's a bar right at the entrance, my kind of entreaty, and it's a place jollied along by extremely friendly staff. The menu is a traditional Italian mix of antipasti, pasta, meat, fish and veg, though a modernised, pared-down version with the staff encouraging the sharing of dishes. We started with burrata, a dish centred on that soft and creamy singular roundel of cheese, which came on rocket leaves with slices of blood orange. That worked well but they'd also lobbed on candied walnuts as well as a large, circular drizzle of basil oil and lots of flecks of Maldon salt. I understand the thinking – the tangy orange and peppery leaves tempering the burrata, both balanced by sugary nuts, whose sweet crunch is calmed by the oil then piqued by salt – but it suggested the chef was like a conjurer who can't figure out when to end the trick. And I say we started with the burrata, but only just. There was an assault from the kitchen: sea bream crudo, beef carpaccio, venison ragù and prawn linguine all arriving like the metaphorical bus, some sort of gag from the guy at the depot shouting, 'Go, go, go!', causing a pile-up further down the route. 'Whoah!' I exclaimed to a waitress. Although I said it in English, not horse. And things calmed. And mercifully the rocket that was on far too many dishes stopped coming as well. The sea bream was soft and lovely with a nice acidic crunch from tiny cubes of apple. And the pastas were decent, proper al dente tagliatelle with the venison ragù, likewise the linguine, though the 'wild red prawns', which presumably lent the starter size its £14 price tag, were without any remarkable discernment of high-quality prawniness. There was a splendid dish of octopus, lying charred and lush and tasty on a bed laden with goodies: smooth cauliflower, slices of olive, capers, onions, drizzles of salsa verde. But lamb livers were a let-down, too much grey, not enough pink. We had broccoli too, which showed they had my memo on the lighting but not this dish, showered as it was with – nay cowering under – a pile of almonds. Ordering the dessert of dark chocolate sorbet was really my own foolishness, but I just wanted to see if it's actually possible to have such a thing: rich and dark and not watery. Alas, this version showed me it's still not. Tropea is cheerful, upbeat fun and, I suspect, on its best days, a prized asset to the neighbourhood.
