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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow artist nominated for prestigious drawing prize
His work 'I want to Break Free' will go on show in the RBSA Drawing Prize Exhibition at RBSA Gallery in Birmingham B3 1SA from Friday to June 28. The entries came from artists working in all styles and media; the only restriction being that the technique used must be drawing. Mr To, whose work is admired by Patrick Stewart, is known for using gunpowder to create his pieces. I Want to Break Free by Frank To (Image: Frank To) He is believed to be the only Scottish artist nominated for the prize this year. Commenting on being short-listed for the prize, To said: 'It is a honour to be shortlisted in this national royal drawing art prize. The piece that got shortlisted into the RBSA Art Drawing Prize is a Bernese Mountain dog running. I think this piece is a testimonial of me pushing my limits in my drawing skills. 'Also to be short-listed perhaps as the only Scottish artist for the prize is humbling. "For me, it's a way to show both nationally and internationally how Scottish contemporary drawing is still well regarded. I want to contribute to this in any way possible as one of the most prolific leading draughtsmen in Scotland." Born in Falkirk in 1982, Mr To graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a degree in fine art before getting his Masters at Jordanstone Art College in Dundee. In addition to his nomination for the RBSA prize, his work has been accepted to the prestigious Royal Ulster Academy exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the famous Royal West England Academy Annual open exhibition at the RWA in Bristol.
NZ Herald
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Rita Ora shocked by husband Taika Waititi's surprise appearance on Masked Singer
'As good as I am, this detective-ing thing is only a hobby. I spend most of my time on massive movie sets. Yes, even bigger than The Hangover. There's not an Oscar I don't know." The character then performed a choreographed dance to Queen's I Want to Break Free, promoting Ora to exclaim, 'I need to know who this is, it's completely killing me!' As Lucky Duck removed his mascot headpiece, Cannon introduced the man behind mask as 'Oscar award-winning filmmaker, actor, comedian, and husband of Rita Ora... Taika Waititi '. Seeing her husband revealed, Ora broke into a wide smile and laughed 'Are you kidding me? I hate you!' Running to greet her husband on stage the pop star judge joked that in her opinion 'I thought you were the most annoying thing on this whole show!' Ora then embraced Waititi in a hug and relented 'That is so cool, I love you so much'. The judge told her husband that the appearance was 'kind of your dream come true'. 'You've always wanted to be a popstar.' Speaking to Cannon, Waititi joked the main reason he wanted to do the show was 'Because it was the only way I was going to see my wife, 'You guys got her working so hard, I never see her!' Waititi added that keeping his involvement in the show from Ora was 'easy'. 'How I kept this secret? She's always here.' Ora suggested that Waititi's fatherhood was another potential motivation behind the New Zealander's involvement. 'Also, his kids love the show so much, so this is awesome.'
Edinburgh Live
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Rita Ora's reaction as Masked Singer US unmasked mystery character
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Rita Ora was left gobsmacked during the live semi-final of The Masked Singer US as she was surprised with a very familiar face during a shock unmasking. Last night, Coral, Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist and Pearl were battling it out for a spot in the live final. Coral or Boogie Woogie were left on tenterhooks as they waited to see which one wouldn't make it to the final - but they were joined by a new character, Lucky Duck - Rita's husband Taika Waititi. "I've been breaking into this competition all season long and I've decided to dust off this old lucky bell," Lucky Duck announced. "Because tonight, both of safe! You are both going to the finale. Neither of you are getting unmasked tonight, so head backstage. You have a finale to prepare for," he said. In fact, it was Lucky Duck who would be unmasked. Getting into the competition, Lucky Duck shared a few clues about himself, but the judges were left flabbergasted, reports the Mirror. "I've been bringing luck since the beginning, and during my time here, I've left no stone unturned. But one mystery still remains: Who am I?". 'As good as I am, this detective-ing thing is only a hobby. I spend most of my time on massive movie sets. Yes, even bigger than The Hangover. There's not an Oscar I don't know," he said, as Rita exclaimed: "I need to know who this is, it's completely killing me!"". Lucky Duck wowed the audience with a choreographed dance to Queen's 'I Want to Break Free', complete with backup dancers. The judges were eager to see who was behind the mask, and Rita was left stunned when it was revealed to be her husband, Taika Waititi. The 'Anywhere' singer rushed to embrace her husband on stage, as he humorously suggested that appearing on the show was the only way he could spend time with her. Taika and Rita secretly tied the knot in LA in 2022. The wedding was planned in just two weeks after Rita proposed to the father of two during a holiday in Palm Springs. Discussing their special day, the couple shared that they kept the guest list small. "There were about eight people there-just close friends and family, and parents on Zoom," Hollywood director Taika told Vogue magazine. He continued: "My daughters were there, and they made everything really fun and easy: I think just because we didn't have the pressure of having caterers and all of these things, you know, people turning up late, and all of the different moving parts. "I felt really peaceful actually, it was almost like another day. We just all dressed up and got married," Rita added.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rita Ora shell-shocked as husband unmasked in Masked Singer shock semi-final twist
Rita Ora was left shell shocked during last night's Masked Singer US as her husband Taika Waititi was unmasked during a shock semi-final twist Rita Ora was left shell-shocked during the live semi-final of The Masked Singer US as she was surprised with a very familiar face during a shock unmasking. Last night, Coral, Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist and Pearl were fighting it out for a spot in the live final. Coral or Boogie Woogie were left in the firing line as they waited to see which one wouldn't make it to the final - but they were joined by a new character, Lucky Duck - Rita's husband Taika Waititi. "I've been breaking into this competition all season long and I've decided to dust off this old lucky bell," Lucky Duck announced. "Because tonight, both of you…are safe! You are both going to the finale. Neither of you are getting unmasked tonight, so head backstage. You have a finale to prepare for," he said. In fact, it was Lucky Duck who would be unmasked. Getting into the competition, Lucky Duck shared a few clues about himself, but the judges were left flabbergasted. "I've been bringing luck since the beginning, and during my time here, I've left no stone unturned. But one mystery still remains: Who am I?" 'As good as I am, this detective-ing thing is only a hobby. I spend most of my time on massive movie sets. Yes, even bigger than The Hangover. There's not an Oscar I don't know," he said, as Rita exclaimed: "I need to know who this is, it's completely killing me!" Lucky Duck then impressed viewers with a choreographed dance to Queen's I Want to Break Free surrounded by backup dancers. The judges were desperate for the character to be unmasked - and Rita was given the shock of her life when the character was revealed to be her husband Taika Waititi. The Anywhere singer then went to hug her husband on stage, as he joked the only way he would get to see her was by appearing on the show. Taika and Rita tied the knot in a secret ceremony in LA in 2022. They planned the nuptials in just two weeks after Rita popped the question to the dad-of-two while on holiday in Palm Springs a few weeks earlier. Speaking of their big day, the happy couple revealed they kept the numbers small. 'There were about eight people there—just close friends and family, and parents on Zoom,' Hollywood film director Taika told Vogue magazine. He added: 'My daughters were there, and they made everything really fun and easy: I think just because we didn't have the pressure of having caterers and all of these things, you know, people turning up late, and all of the different moving parts.' "I felt really peaceful actually, it was almost like another day. We just all dressed up and got married," Rita concluded.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rita Ora is left speechless as her husband Taika Waititi is unmasked in shock semi final twist on The Masked Singer US
Rita Ora has been a judge on both sides of the Atlantic for The Masked SInger, but on Wednesday's US edition of the hit show she had her biggest shock to date. The singer, who has sat on the US judging panel alongside Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy for two seasons, watched on as her own husband Taika Waititi was unmasked during a dramatic semi final. Viewers were waiting to see which trio would make it through to the series 13 final with only Coral, Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist and Pearl left in the running. But there was a twist as host Nick Cannon was interrupted by a new character - Lucky Duck, who announced that instead of one of the semi finalists he would be unmasked after a surprise dance performance. The new mystery celeb had the judges guessing his identity with a series of clues. as he told them: 'I've been bringing luck since the beginning, and during my time here, I've left no stone unturned. But one mystery still remains: Who am I?'. 'As good as I am, this detective-ing thing is only a hobby. I spend most of my time on massive movie sets. Yes, even bigger than The Hangover. There's not an Oscar I don't know.' Lucky Duck then impressed viewers with a choreographed dance to Queen's I Want to Break Free surrounded by backup dancers. Rita, 34, in particular was desperate to uncover Lucky Duck's identity admitting 'it's completely killing me!' To the show chant of 'take it off' Lucky Duck was then unveiled as Rita's husband, 49. The Marvel universe director quipped 'I'm a pop star, America!' with a flabbergasted Rita rendered speechless. Taika joked that he wanted to take part in the show because it was 'the only way' he was able to see his wife, admitting: 'You guys got her working so hard, I never get to see her.' He added, 'How I kept the secret? She's always here.' Rita and her husband wed in a secret ceremony in August 2022, after the singer bucked tradition and popped the question. Their low-key Los Angeles ceremony wasn't confirmed by the couple until a year later, which Rita told Grazia they 'winged with zero planning'. Viewers were waiting to see which trio would make it through to the series 13 final but there was a twist as host Nick Cannon was interrupted by a new character - Lucky Duck The Marvel universe director quipped 'I'm a pop star, America!' with a flabbergasted Rita rendered speechless Rita and her husband wed in a secret ceremony in August 2022, after the singer bucked tradition and popped the question After years of not being in the right relationship during her 'messy twenties', Rita said that when she got together with Taika it felt 'right and safe'. Reflecting on her past, she told the publication last year: 'My love life has been colourful, to say the least. But how wicked is it that we can make those choices for ourselves?. She added: I was groggy all the time [during her twenties]. I wanted to feel awake and that my brain was switched on. Rita continued: 'What makes me go 'urgh' is when people pour so much responsibility into somebody else to make themselves feel how they want to feel. 'That's a disaster, a car crash. You'll always be unsatisfied, I was that person.'
