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Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Wayne Rooney is banned from watching son, 15, play football for sad reason
Wayne Rooney has been banned from watching his son Kai play football, with the Manchester United legend's fame meaning the 15-year-old has to tell his dad to stay away Wayne Rooney's celebrity status has emerged as the reason behind the Manchester United legend being barred from watching his son Kai play football. The 15-year-old is the eldest child of Rooney and wife Coleen, who are also parents to three younger boys - Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six. Kai became part of the Red Devils academy in 2016, treading the same path as his iconic father who dedicated 13 years to Old Trafford and holds the club's scoring record with 253 goals. Despite being recognised as a promising talent, the young striker has informed his celebrated dad that his presence isn't welcome at matches, owing to the enormous crowds he attracts. The revelation came during Coleen's appearance on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here last year. Prior to securing second place behind McFly vocalist Danny Jones, she shared details of her son's difficult choice with her fellow campmates, reports the Express. "That's the thing with kids I think, it's hard to go on days out," Coleen revealed to her jungle companions last December. "Kai told Wayne to stop coming to football games, when he played grassroots tournaments and stuff because he used to get swarmed and he couldn't even watch the game. "How do you say to all of these kids, 'Go away, I'm watching my son?' Adults, it's different you could speak to them, so he [Kai] just said, 'Oh, dad there's no point you coming because you don't even watch me play anyway.' Which is sad, but it can't be helped anyway. At the same time, the fans help you along the way and get you where you are." Despite his father's absence, Kai has continued to shine in the academy and even found the net in United's opening SuperCupNI fixture on Monday. The teenager converted from the penalty spot and mimicked the trademark celebration of Arsenal's latest acquisition, Viktor Gyokeres. Following his assist for Sam O'Brien's opener against West Cork Academy, Kai confidently dispatched the spot-kick before team-mate Abdoulaye Bassirou Nkoto sealed a third. The celebration, which sees Gyokeres mask his face by weaving his fingers together, was devised whilst the Swedish striker was on his holidays, with the forward admitting his mates pushed him to devise his own goal celebration. "Before I got it, my friends were always saying to me to find my own celebration because they were very tired of me doing all kinds of stuff when I was celebrating," he previously said. "I had some time off. We went on vacation together. During that time, we came up with it after a while. We thought it looked good, and I started doing it straightaway. It felt even better on the pitch." Despite the existence of his ban, Rooney, 39, attended the tournament in Northern Ireland alongside his wife to keep a keen eye on their son in action. The ex-Plymouth boss spoke to BBC News NI about his son's career in the academy and the role he plays in his progression. "He has great coaches at Manchester United, so I take a stand-off approach," Rooney said. "I speak to him, but for me it's all about his mentality and his mindset, to make sure he keeps enjoying it – that's the main thing for me. It's a long time since I was here, but it does bring back great memories. "The Super Cup, like many other tournaments, is a fantastic place to go away as a young person; you're away with your team-mates in a hotel together, and it's great for team building." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Dr. Falk Pharma and Allianthera (Suzhou) Biopharmaceuticals Forge Strategic Partnership for Novel AhR Agonist Development
Freiburg (Germany), Suzhou (China) and Boston (USA), July 30, 2025: Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH and Allianthera (Suzhou) Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop a Novel AhR Agonist for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH, a research-based pharmaceutical company specializing in digestive and metabolic medicine, Allianthera (Suzhou) Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., and its affiliate Allianthera Boston, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company focusing on novel drug research and development in immunology and inflammatory diseases, (Allianthera), are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement on the co-development, license option, manufacturing, and commercialization of the novel small molecule ATB102, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist currently undergoing a phase 1 clinical trial in the United States. Under the terms of the newly signed agreement, Dr. Falk Pharma and Allianthera will collaborate to develop ATB102 for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an initial focus on refractory moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC). Dr. Falk Pharma will enjoy the exclusive rights to license, manufacture, and commercialize ATB102 worldwide, excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. As part of the agreement, Allianthera will receive a signing fee, significant development milestone payments as well as a licensing fee, followed by sales milestone payments and tiered royalties. ATB102, developed by Allianthera, is a gut-enriched AhR agonist which represents a new therapeutic approach for IBD. It is designed to specifically target inflammation and mucosal damage within the gastrointestinal tract, with a particular emphasis on treating refractory moderate-to-severe UC. In pre-clinical research, ATB102 supports immune homeostasis, restores mucosal barrier integrity, and confers anti-fibrotic and anti-oxidative benefits, making it a potential new option for patients unresponsive to or relapsed from existing therapies. Dr. Falk Pharma, in cooperation with its fully-owned subsidiary Losan Pharma GmbH, a leading contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) partner and formulation expert, will develop an innovative colonic-release formulation of ATB102 to complement the current immediate release formulation. 'The aryl hydrocarbon receptor represents a truly novel mechanism of action to address the significant unmet needs in inflammatory bowel disease - especially in ulcerative colitis. The ATB team has discovered what we believe to be the best-in-class AhR agonist optimized for safety, gut enrichment, and therapeutic impact. We are delighted to join forces with Dr. Falk Pharma, who has deep expertise in formulation and clinical development. By combining our complementary strengths, we are confident that we will accelerate this program and deliver a much-needed, high-quality therapy to patients faster than ever before,' said Yuanhua Ding, CEO of Allianthera. Kai Pinkernell, M.D., Managing Director, Science & Innovation at Dr. Falk Pharma, added, 'We are excited about the addition of ATB102 to our R&D pipeline and to further exploring the potential of this novel molecule in future clinical trials together with Allianthera. The partnership with Allianthera reflects the strength of scientific excellence, mutual trust and a shared vision to better the lives of patients suffering from IBD. This collaboration not only reflects our growing global development and commitment to innovation in areas of high unmet medical need, it will also enhance Dr. Falk Pharma´s portfolio to treat digestive diseases and conditions.' About Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is one of the disorders known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Other disorders within this group of conditions include Crohn's disease and two forms of microscopic colitis, called lymphocytic and collagenous colitis. Ulcerative colitis is confined to the colon and typically begins in the rectum, spreading continuously throughout the rest of the large intestine. The exact cause of ulcerative colitis is still unclear; however immune system dysfunction, genetic factors, gut microbiome imbalance and dysregulation of the intestinal mucosal integrity as well as environmental factors are currently being investigated as potential contributors. For more information, visit Dr. Falk Pharma's website: About Allianthera Allianthera was established in November 2020 with a research and development (R&D) center in Suzhou, China, and a subsidiary in Boston, USA. Allianthera strives to become a global leader in therapeutic innovation by combining their deep disease biology knowledge and industry-leading R&D expertise with partners' technologies while leveraging unique strengths in different geographies, East or West. The company is building a strong portfolio through internal R&D programs and external partnerships with an initial focus on diseases with unmet medical needs in immunology and inflammatory diseases. Further information on Allianthera can be found on LinkedIn: About partnering with Dr. Falk Pharma Dr. Falk Pharma engages in a variety of collaboration and partnership models to develop and deliver innovative treatment concepts with great potential. These treatments can be based on any type of pharmacological approach, from small molecules to biologics to novel drug delivery technologies. The company is involved in partnership projects across the range of phases and partners, from all stages of pre-clinical/clinical development and marketing as well as with academic researchers, start-ups, and established companies. Dr. Falk Pharma is an industry leader in innovative pharmaceutical formulations that deliver active substances to specific functional segments of the gastrointestinal tract. Many of their products have attained standard-of-care status. The company enjoys strong, long-standing collaborations with renowned clinical centres and with academic and clinical key opinion leaders in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and metabolic diseases. For more information go to About Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH has been developing and marketing innovative medicines to treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease or eosinophilic esophagitis as well as hepatobiliary disorders such as primary biliary cholangitis for over 60 years. As the international experts in digestive and metabolic medicine, the company brings together physicians, scientists, and patients to devise new and powerful approaches to patient care. Dr. Falk Pharma engages in pre-clinical and clinical stage research that aims to meaningfully improve therapeutic practice as well as patient health and well-being. A family-owned business with a global presence, Dr. Falk Pharma has ten affiliates in Europe and Australia and is continuously growing. The company has its headquarters and R&D facilities in Freiburg, Germany, its pharmaceutical products are manufactured in Europe, mainly at sites in Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. Dr. Falk Pharma employs approximately 1400 individuals globally and 340 in Freiburg. Further information on Dr. Falk Pharma can be found online:
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Behind the music - Esprit D'Air
Alternative metal band Esprit D'Air play The Academy Green Room, Dublin on 26 February 2026 and The Limelight 2, Belfast on 27 February 2026. We asked them the BIG questions . . . The band are led by The Sisters Of Mercy's guitarist, Kai, and ex-Ghost and Pendragon drummer Jan-Vincent Velazco, ex-MergingMoon guitarist Takeshi on bass, and Yusuke on guitar. Their debut album, Constellations in 2017, won Best Metal Album at the Independent Music Awards, which was judged by Slayer, Sepultura, and Amy Lee of Evanescence. The released the follow-up, Oceans (Special Edition), in 2022, while their third album Seasons included a cover of Iron Maiden's The Trooper, featuring ex-Judas Priest vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. A new dark future metal odyssey album, Aeons, is released this Autumn, with latest singles, Silver Leaf, Zetsubou no Hikari, Shadow of Time, and Lost Horizon, out now. Tell us three things about yourself . . . Yusuke: I've been living in the UK since I was three years old. I watch a lot of sports, in particular football and baseball, and I have a degree in mathematics. How would you describe your music? Kai: Imagine if a video game boss fight had a soundtrack with heavy guitars, epic synth leads and poppy vocal hooks- that's pretty much what we do. It's also the path of our life since we write about our experiences, struggles, as well as our hopes and dreams. Who are your musical inspirations? Takeshi: JUDY AND MARY. They have rock, pop, punk - basically all kinds of musical elements. Cute, beautiful, cool, handsome, stylish, uncool, ugly, sexy, erotic - this band has everything I'm looking for. If you were born and raised in Japan around the same time as me, there's no way you don't know them. What was the first gig you ever went to? Takeshi: A live show by jazz trumpeter Terumasa Hino. My dad, who liked jazz, took me when I was little. What was the first record you ever bought? Kai: I don't know if it counts because it was gifted to me, but it was Hikaru Utada's First Love album in 1999. I love her voice, and I got goosebumps hearing it performed live. But like Yusuke, one of the first rock albums I bought was Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park. What's your favourite song right now? Vincent: Lately, I've been listening to The Cult again. Their songs have so much feel, groove and emotion and for some bizarre reason, it makes me feel better. Right now, I'm listening to Sun King and Fire Woman on repeat. Favourite lyric of all time? Kai: I'm still trying to write it. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be? Yusuke: Corridors of Time from the Chrono Trigger OST, by Yasunori Mitsuda. Beautiful piece of music that can be looped forever and also fits the theme of the question! Where can people find your music/more information? Alan Corr
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
EXO's Kai is real inspo behind Saja Boys' lead character? Animator spills tea
' Kpop Demon Hunters ' has managed to garner a lot of love and praise from around the world ever since it was released a month ago. The director of the film, as well as the cast members, have been continuously vocal about the inspiration and thought that went behind creating the Saja Boys and HUNTRIX. Recent comments from one of the animators from the film have been going viral. Animator from 'Kpop Demon Hunters' shares his inspo behind lead Jinu While talking about his journey working as an animator for the film 'Kpop Demon Hunters', animator Min Hong revealed he used a reference to create the boy group from the film. As per reports from Hankyung Korea Market, he revealed that the popular song 'Soda Pop' choreography was inspired directly by MONSTA X and SHINee and their dance moves on stage. While talking about creating the girl group and their clothes, the animator shared that the staff used to watch one Korean drama every week in order to get a better sense of what is more in trend and fashion in Korea and to represent everything accurately. According to the report, staff members even visited the country during the production stage in order to get a handle on how to represent everything on screen as authentically as possible. While talking about the success of the film, Min quoted, "I was surprised that 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' which was a working title, remained the official title. I thought it would be a gift to K-Pop fans, but I didn't know it would become such a hit'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo The artist talks about his inspiration behind Jinu Ever since the film's announcement, comments have been made time and time again, even by the director Maggie Kang herself, that ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo is the main inspiration behind the male lead Jinu , who has been voiced by Ahn Hyo Seop . Eun Woo even released a song cover of 'Free' alongside Arden Cho , who voiced the character of Rumi . The animator's comments, however, contrasted this, as he revealed that EXO's Kai was a major influence over Jinu. He shared in his comment that, 'In order to bring to life the facial expressions of Jinwoo, the leader of Saja Boys, we referenced Kai, a member of the idol group EXO, a lot. We created scenes such as popcorn pouring out of the character's eyes so that it would be relatable in the West as well'. Fans react to the revelation As soon as the interview made its way online, fans of the idol started expressing their excitement over the matter. One fan commented, 'The fact everyone and their mothers have claimed this character being inspired by their idol', while another shared, 'love me right literally played when they walked in. anyone who didn't think they were inspired by exo is either a newer kpop stan or an exo anti'.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How did EXO's Kai help KPop Demon Hunters' lead star Jinu? Creator spills beans on MONSTA X and SHINee inspiration
If you don't know what KPop Demon Hunters is, you're living under a social media rock, and we'd like to save you! After releasing on June 20, 2025, the animated Netflix film has quickly become one of the most viral releases this year. With the storyline, animation, and especially the songs grabbing global attention, it's no surprise that there's talk about the many inspirations for the film, and the animators of the film have finally spoken up about their inspirations stemming from many real-life K-pop stars, including IT boy EXO member Kai. Here's how KPop Demon Hunters brings Jinu to life with the help of Kai Korean designers Wi Hyun Song and Min Hong spoke to Korean media outlet Hankyung about the creation of one of the most spoken-about characters from the animation- Jinu. Voiced by Ahn Hyo Seop, the male lead is the start of the exciting bits in the film. As a demon, he catches the attention of the demon hunter, Rumi, voiced by Arden Cho. Recalling how director Maggie Kang spoke about checking out a never-before-seen demon, Wi Hyun Song, who became a designer for the project. And thus began the creation of Gwi Ma, which was eventually voiced by Squid Game star Lee Byung Hun. Meanwhile, Min Hong revealed, referencing the dance videos of popular K-pop boy groups MONSTA X and SHINee for the animation of the Saja Boys' dance during for debut track, Soda Pop. He added how 'natural movements referencing the choreography of domestic idol groups' helped him immensely during the process. That was not where the similarities ended, however, as he added how, 'in order to bring to life the facial expressions of Jinu ', he turned to EXO member Kai. Known for his stylish aura and a knack for famed dances, the K-pop singer was able to influence the star of the film. Previously, multiple teams, including BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE and more have been mentioned as the research points during the creation of KPop Demon Hunters.
