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Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madison Chock, Evan Bates shuck weight of past ice dance glories to seek more
BOSTON — When the triumphs pile up, when you have been atop the field in your sport for more than two seasons, when you have been a medalist in national and world championships from your early 20s to your 30s, it is easy to become happy with what you have already accomplished in 14 seasons as competitors. For those who become timeless champions, though, the Sisyphean but still fulfilling quest for perfection always endures. So it is for U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who came into the 2025 World Championships with an Olympic gold medal, six national titles and five world medals, the last two of them gold. Advertisement 'Yes, we've accumulated some titles along the way, but it still feels like we're still striving for excellence and looking for ways to improve ourselves,' Chock said in a recent interview. FIGURE SKATING WORLDS: Results | Broadcast Schedule 'The process for us hasn't really changed, and we always have very strong, big goals. So it's really just a pursuit of excellence and gold.' They are closing in on another gold after a dazzling skate Friday afternoon in the rhythm dance, for which this season ice dancers had to choose music from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Advertisement Chock, 32, and Bates, 36, decided to run the gamut, bringing audiences on what they called 'A Journey Through the Decades.' With snippets of 'Let's Twist Again,' 'Rock Around the Clock,' 'YMCA,' 'Last Dance' and others, they took the TD Garden crowd on an eclectic and electric ride. It finished with a blur of a rotational lift in which Chock did a high-speed spin around his waist before being flipped to the ice in a spiraling move they call, 'The Whirlybird.' The crowd began to show its raucous appreciation midway through the lift. Bates found it both incredible but almost unnervingly loud, even though he sensed it was coming by how well the element was going. Advertisement 'It was probably the most fun I've ever had in a competitive performance,' Chock said. It brought them the world's highest rhythm dance score (90.18) in two years and what in ice dance is a comfortable lead (3.74 points) over Canadian rivals Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier going into Saturday's free dance (1:30-5 p.m. ET, Peacock, and 3-5 p.m., USA Network). Without the jumps and throws of singles and pairs, where mistakes can be very costly, there are rarely big swings in ice dance. A smaller lead after the worlds rhythm dance last year (2.56) was enough for Chock and Bates to win the title despite losing the free dance to Gilles and Poirier. 'That's a tough amount of points to catch up on, but we also know that sport is really unpredictable,' Poirier said. Advertisement 'We're certainly not going to take our lead for granted,' Chock said. As two-time reigning world champions, with a home crowd ready to give its full support, Chock and Bates came to Boston with expectation as great as any in their career. 'Pressure is absolutely a privilege and one we've become familiar with,' Chock said. 'We're very grateful, and we appreciate every moment.' Philip Hersh is a special contributor to He has covered figure skating at the last 12 Winter Olympics. ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships - Seoul At figure skating worlds, a U.S.-Canada ice dance story adds a chapter Madison Chock and Evan Bates go for a third consecutive world title, but Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have momentum.
NBC Sports
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Madison Chock, Evan Bates shuck weight of past ice dance glories to seek more
BOSTON — When the triumphs pile up, when you have been atop the field in your sport for more than two seasons, when you have been a medalist in national and world championships from your early 20s to your 30s, it is easy to become happy with what you have already accomplished in 14 seasons as competitors. For those who become timeless champions, though, the Sisyphean but still fulfilling quest for perfection always endures. So it is for U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who came into the 2025 World Championships with an Olympic gold medal, six national titles and five world medals, the last two of them gold. 'Yes, we've accumulated some titles along the way, but it still feels like we're still striving for excellence and looking for ways to improve ourselves,' Chock said in a recent interview. FIGURE SKATING WORLDS: Results | Broadcast Schedule 'The process for us hasn't really changed, and we always have very strong, big goals. So it's really just a pursuit of excellence and gold.' They are closing in on another gold after a dazzling skate Friday afternoon in the rhythm dance, for which this season ice dancers had to choose music from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Chock, 32, and Bates, 36, decided to run the gamut, bringing audiences on what they called 'A Journey Through the Decades.' With snippets of 'Let's Twist Again,' 'Rock Around the Clock,' 'YMCA,' 'Last Dance' and others, they took the TD Garden crowd on an eclectic and electric ride. It finished with a blur of a rotational lift in which Chock did a high-speed spin around his waist before being flipped to the ice in a spiraling move they call, 'The Whirlybird.' The crowd began to show its raucous appreciation midway through the lift. Bates found it both incredible but almost unnervingly loud, even though he sensed it was coming by how well the element was going. 'It was probably the most fun I've ever had in a competitive performance,' Chock said. It brought them the world's highest rhythm dance score (90.18) in two years and what in ice dance is a comfortable lead (3.74 points) over Canadian rivals Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier going into Saturday's free dance (1:30-5 p.m. ET, Peacock, and 3-5 p.m., USA Network). Without the jumps and throws of singles and pairs, where mistakes can be very costly, there are rarely big swings in ice dance. A smaller lead after the worlds rhythm dance last year (2.56) was enough for Chock and Bates to win the title despite losing the free dance to Gilles and Poirier. 'That's a tough amount of points to catch up on, but we also know that sport is really unpredictable,' Poirier said. 'We're certainly not going to take our lead for granted,' Chock said. As two-time reigning world champions, with a home crowd ready to give its full support, Chock and Bates came to Boston with expectation as great as any in their career. 'Pressure is absolutely a privilege and one we've become familiar with,' Chock said. 'We're very grateful, and we appreciate every moment.' Philip Hersh is a special contributor to He has covered figure skating at the last 12 Winter Olympics. Philip Hersh,
CBC
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and more get Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. The nominees also include two sets of musical brothers who have had public feuds and recent reunions: the Black Crowes and Oasis. The Hall revealed the list of 14 nominees on Feb. 13, and it includes Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Soundgarden and the White Stripes. Eight of the 14 nominees are on the ballot for the first time: Bad Company, the Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, OutKast and Phish. Two candidates this year — Carey and Checker — have had powerful impacts on the charts and culture. Carey has 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, while Checker's recording of "The Twist" and subsequent "Let's Twist Again" are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. WATCH | Chubby Checker's 1961 performance of 'The Twist' on the Ed Sullivan Show: Oasis was one of the dominant British acts of the 1990s, producing hits including "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger." Its sound was fuelled by sing-along rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher and his brother, Liam, the band's singer. Their American equivalent is the Black Crowes, who mix Southern boogie, stuttering stomp, blues harmonica, glam rock and '70s harmonies. For many years, singer Chris Robinson and his brother, guitarist Rich Robinson, did not speak. One word appeared on the band's Instagram account after their inclusion in the Hall's list: "Humbled." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as "Time After Time" and "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots. OutKast, made up of Atlanta rappers André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The 2025 inductees will be revealed in late April, with inductees entering the hall under three special committee categories: musical influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award. The late Ertegun was a co-founder and president of Atlantic Records. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include "an artist's impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique."
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish Get Rock Hall Nominations
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes two sets of musical brothers who have had public feuds and recent reunions — the Black Crowes and Oasis. The Hall revealed the list of 14 performer nominees Wednesday, including Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Soundgarden and the White Stripes. Eight of the 14 nominees are on the ballot for the first time: Bad Company, the Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, OutKast and Phish. Two candidates this year — Carey and Checker — have had powerful impacts on the charts and culture. Carey has 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, while Checker's recording of 'The Twist,' and subsequent 'Let's Twist Again' are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. Oasis was one of the dominant British acts of the 1990s, producing hits including 'Wonderwall' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger.' Its sound was fueled by singalong rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher and his brother Liam, the band's singer. Their American equivalent is the Black Crowes, who mix Southern boogie, stuttering stomp, blues harmonica, glam rock, and '70s harmonies starting with their debut album 'Shake Your Money Maker.' For many years singer Chris Robinson and his brother, guitarist Rich Robinson, did not speak. One word appeared on the band's Instagram account after their inclusion in the Hall's list: 'Humbled.' Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as 'Time After Time' and 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' and went on to winning a Tony Award for 'Kinky Boots.' OutKast, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The 2025 Inductees will be revealed in late April, along with inductees entering the hall under three special committee categories: Musical influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include 'an artist's impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique.' Last year, Mary J. Blige,Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton all were inducted.
Boston Globe
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, and Phish get Rock Hall nominations
Andre3000 (left) and Big Boi of Outkast. Steve C. Mitchell/Invision/AP/Associated Press Two candidates this year — Carey and Checker — have had powerful impacts on the charts and culture. Carey has 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, while Checker's recording of 'The Twist,' and subsequent 'Let's Twist Again' are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Oasis was one of the dominant British acts of the 1990s, producing hits including 'Wonderwall' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger.' Its sound was fueled by singalong rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher and his brother Liam, the band's singer. Advertisement Their American equivalent is the Black Crowes, who mix Southern boogie, stuttering stomp, blues harmonica, glam rock, and '70s harmonies starting with their debut album 'Shake Your Money Maker.' For many years singer Chris Robinson and his brother, guitarist Rich Robinson, did not speak. Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as 'Time After Time' and 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' and went on to winning a Tony Award for 'Kinky Boots.' OutKast, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The 2025 Inductees will be revealed in late April, along with inductees entering the hall under three special committee categories: Musical influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include 'an artist's impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique.' Advertisement Last year, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton all were inducted.
