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Otago Daily Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Guinea pigs at their best for show
With his cavy Robbie is Zander Gillan, 10, of Christchurch, at the Guinea Pig Show in the Green Island Civic Hall yesterday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the prettiest guinea pig of them all? The best groomed cavies from across Dunedin were judged on their appearance at the Guinea Pig Show at the Green Island Civic Hall yesterday. Prizes were given to the guinea pigs with the prettiest eyes, the most wonderful whiskers and the biggest butt among other novelty classes. Otago Cavy Club president Josh Wilson-Jones, 17, said about 100 guinea pigs were brought along to the show where they were judged according to breed standards set by the New Zealand Cavy Council. Josh began looking after guinea pigs when he was 5 years old and started breeding them when he was 11. He brought about 20 cavies to the show and had lost count of how many he had in total. His favourite breed was the Black American Crested which he had developed from scratch himself. He reached perfection with One in a Million , a pure black Claremont cavy with a circular white crest on its head. Breeding and looking after the guinea pigs was an expensive hobby, he said. Josh kept his in a purpose-built, well-insulated shed with heaters and air conditioning that he had built with money he collected doing chores and his grandparents' lawns. Other breeds were judged on their specific traits at the show using a 100-point system. Prizes available included rosettes, certificates, shampoo, hay and pellet samples.
Independent Singapore
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Malaysian singer Suki felt 'most honoured' to perform for President Xi Jinping
MALAYSIA: During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia recently, a 35-year-old singer was given a chance to perform for him, and she felt touched and proud to have been given the honour, as reported by the New Straits Times. Low, who was the champion of the ' One In A Million ' Season 1 competition, said she was over the moon and that she felt most honoured to have performed for one of the world's most prominent leaders. Photo: Instagram/Suki Low Feeling surreal The singer, who hails from Seremban, said that it felt surreal and that she had performed in many places, but this had a different kind of weight to it. During the show, Low looked out and saw the President applauding, and that is when she thought about how music can be a powerful medium to bridge relationships. She said that, despite any differences, everyone is connected by a melody, and that is powerful. Low shared that she feels incredibly honoured and touched by this. It made her want to work even harder to use her singing for more than just fun. She hopes to connect with different people, encourage positive change, and share important messages through her music. A meaningful compliment to Low The singer couldn't hide her joy at the chance to shake hands with the President , who shared a meaningful compliment to Low. Low sang five songs at the event. She thanked everyone who made the moment a success and said it would always be etched in her heart , not only as a singer but also as a Malaysian. She sang Guang De Fang Xiang (Direction Of Light), a folk song titled Duo Xie Liao (Thank You), Yong Ma Lai Xi Ya De Tian Qi Lai Shuo Ai Ni (Love For Malaysia), Guang Liang (Light), and Pang Yao (Friend). She shared that not many people know about folk songs, but she learned this genre from her vocal teacher when she was young. She said that finally , she had the chance to perform this song in front of the President of China. Low has been learning folk songs since a young age, but there was no proper platform to showcase them. The right moment finally arrived after more than 20 years, and it was not just any moment but a huge milestone for Low, her family, and her teacher, who has patiently nurtured this gift in her for all these years. The singer didn't forget to thank San Singh, her stylist, and Khoon Hooi, the costume designer, for helping her look and feel so fantastic and stylish that night. One in a Million champion Meet Low Sook Yee or Suki Low, as most people know her. Born on Dec 26, 1990, she's a talented Malaysian singer with Chinese roots, hailing from Seremban in Negeri Sembilan. Suki Low rose to prominence by winning the first season of Malaysia's reality singing competition 'One in a Million' in 2006. At the young age of 16, she captured the hearts of the nation and won the grand prize of one million ringgit (S$297,828). During the competition, she performed a variety of songs, showcasing her vocal talent and versatility. In the grand finale, her renditions of 'Berdiri' and 'Everything' secured her victory with 39% of the votes, beating Muhammad Alif bin Mohd Satar and Ahmad Faizal Tahir.
USA Today
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Endless possibilities:' Barbie unveils DIY 'You Create' doll kit with custom accessories
'Endless possibilities:' Barbie unveils DIY 'You Create' doll kit with custom accessories Show Caption Hide Caption Aaliyah Barbie sells out on what would've been her 46th birthday Mattel released a new Aaliyah Barbie, dressed in a faux leather outfit inspired by her "One in a Million' music video. Barbie is letting "You Create" your own doll for the first-time ever. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Barbie Basics, a line of collector's edition Barbie dolls, the dollmaker is releasing a brand-new line of mix-and-match Barbie dolls complete with swappable doll bodies, heads, wigs and universal fit fashions. The more customers collect, the more unique looks they can create to play and display their unique Barbie collection, Mattel Creations said in a Friday news release. The first of three "You Create" kits was made available for purchase online starting Feb. 28 for $100. Additional details about the Barbie's newest line will be released through a virtual event hosted by Mattel Creations on Thursday. "For years, Barbie collectors have been putting their own spin on the iconic doll form – through customizing their Barbie dolls' rooted hair, sewing their own looks and even painting doll faces with custom glam," a statement from Mattel Creations reads. "In fact, more than a third of Barbie adult fans buy Barbie dolls with the intent of customizing them, as they crave styles that reflect their own personal look." Here's what to know about Barbie's "You Create" kits, including what accessories are included. Barbie reveals looks, accessory combinations Those looking to unleash their inner stylist, or are simply fans of the brand, can choose between three different body types, three interchangeable wigs and three universal outfits, shoes and accessories to create more than one custom creation. The "You Create" kits offer customers choice, or "endless possibilities," according to Barbie. Barbie dolls, retailed at $25, from a new Barbie Basics collection also released in honor of the 15th Anniversary can be mixed and matched with the accessories from the "You Create" kits. The Barbie Basics dolls will be available for purchase sometime this spring, but the "You Create" kits are already available for purchase. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Barbie honors singer Alicia Keys, recording engineer with dolls Barbie announced Thursday it would be honoring women in music with two new dolls representing important roles in the music industry: musical artist and tour manager. The dolls, inspired by Grammy-award winning singer Alicia Keys and her relationship with her recording and mix engineer, Ann Mincieli, who founded "She Is The Music," an industry-wide movement to empower female creators. The 2025 Barbie Women in Music Career of the Year set also aims to inspire the next generation of women who will be the music industry's future creators. The dolls, also released Thursday, can be purchased online for $29.99 from Mattel Shop, Amazon, Target and Mattel Creations. "This year's Barbie Career of the Year set recognizes the accomplishments of women in music, while shining a spotlight on careers in the industry that might not be as well-known as a musical artist," Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and the global head of dolls at Mattel, said in a news release. "Recognizing that only 22% of artists across music charts are female, the Barbie Musical Artist doll celebrates the women leaving their hearts on the stage by performing and singing their own music across genres." Contributing: Julia Gomez, USA TODAY
