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The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The best fantasy football forfeits for 2025/26: From Ronaldo haircuts to open mic humiliations
Nick Elliott Published: Invalid Date, DREAM TEAM is best enjoyed when played in Mini Leagues against your friends. As well as battling it out for bragging rights at the top of the table, why not spice things up with a forfeit for the loser? 4 The threat of a forfeit should ensure everyone remains engaged throughout the campaign and the ultimate pay-off of watching your mate endure a partially/fully humiliating experience can be a magical moment. Allow us to present some forfeit ideas of varying intensity. PERFORM A STAND-UP COMEDY SET AT AN OPEN MIC NIGHT This one only works if everyone in your Mini League has at least a mild aversion to public speaking. Head down to your nearest open mic night and watch as your friend attempts to make dozens of strangers laugh (the bigger the crowd the better) over the course of five excruciating minutes. Try to stifle your laughter while they're on stage - it'll work better as a forfeit if their 'jokes' are met with total silence. This is an increasingly popular forfeit among fantasy football managers. Once the Mini League standings are confirmed, the loser has to spend 24 hours at their nearest open-all-hours McDonald's. They can reduce their time by eating certain items - one hour for a large Big Mac meal, 15 minutes for a McFlurry, etc - but the more they eat the more full and uncomfortable they'll become. The rest of you might want to keep the loser company in shifts or you could simply request regular photos/videos as proof the punishment is being served in full. GET YOUR HAIRCUT LIKE RONALDO IN 2002 This one is a classic for a reason. The legendary Brazilian striker fired his nation to World Cup glory in 2002 but even amid such greatness, the haircut was deemed an absolute shocker by all. It's up to you how long the loser has to keep the dodgy barnet but one big night out is surely the absolute minimum. Complete the look with an old Brazil shirt or simply let the hair (or lack thereof) do the talking - it's up to you. GET A TATTOO For those who prefer something a little more permanent, why not book a slot at the local tattoo parlour? The world is your oyster in terms of the actual design; you could opt for a simple 'LOSER' label or a more descriptive 'DREAM TEAM MINI LEAGUE LOSER 2025/26'. Get creative! 'RAW DOG' A LONG TRAIN JOURNEY You might decide that Mini League failure deserves to be met with a test of psychological endurance. If your group lives in the south of England, for example, make the loser get a train to Scotland and back the same day with photographic evidence as proof (beware Photoshop cheats). Ramp up the punishment by restricting what they can take on board with them: no snacks, no books, no laptops, nothing that could be construed as entertainment. Ideally, it should just be them, the train, and a heavy sense of regret. The loser hands over control of their social media accounts to the rest of the group for an afternoon/day/weekend. We're sure you can be trusted not to take it too far... APOLOGISE TO 500 PEOPLE It's important the loser seeks forgiveness for their poor performance. Have them apologise to 500 people with a set phrase of your choosing, something like: "I finished last in my Dream Team Mini League. I'm sorry I disappointed you. I will try better next season." The apologies have to be personal, face-to-face interactions with strangers - they can't just shout through a megaphone in the town centre and claim it's done. Add a humiliating outfit to ram the point home. 4
IOL News
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Laughter as medicine: Anasia Aniruth's resilient journey through the pandemic, divorce and cancer
Though Anasia Aniruth's comedy started out as political satire - poking fun at government corruption - she has now shifted her focus to family dynamics and generational divides. Born in Chatsworth and raised in Phoenix, Aniruth now calls Musgrave home. Comedian, actress, singer and motivational powerhouse, Anasia Aniruth is not just one of Durban's most dynamic entertainers; she is a story of resilience, reinvention and rising through hardship with humour. Her journey into the spotlight was not a typical one. In 2011, after losing her job in administration, she made a bold move: she placed an advert on Gumtree offering MC and entertainment services - armed with an arsenal of accents and a dream to do something different. It was not until 2014 that her now-famous alter ego 'Annalakshmi' came to life. 'I had started a dinner theatre experience at my restaurant, Chilli Kadhai,' she recalled. 'We hosted several successful shows there before I performed at an Open Mic Night at Amsterdam in Davenport. That's where I was introduced to mainstream comedy through On Fire Comedy.' But comedy was never the end goal - acting was. 'This felt like the right platform to get noticed,' she explained. 'I started performing across KZN and slowly built a following.' Then came a pivotal moment in 2016: a selfie video she posted online singing a parody about her restaurant went viral. 'It was meant as a fun way to advertise, but it took off,' she laughed. 'Suddenly, customers were flocking in from across the country - even from abroad! At the same time, my MC bookings exploded.' Aniruth's comedy is rooted in her real-life experiences, especially her family life. Her parodies span musical genres, and her storytelling flair brings her performances to life. Her appearance on 'SA's Got Talent" gave her national exposure, but it was joining Blu Blood's 'Kings and Queens of Comedy" that took her to the country's biggest stages. 'That moment gave me real hope, especially as a woman of colour in South Africa.' Yet behind the humour, her path has not been easy. 'Life has been my biggest challenge,' she said candidly.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Teen star inspired by Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish set to release her debut single
Kayleigh is set to release her debut single Fix Your Heart on May 30 via Sun Turtle Records. A teenage singer-songwriter who was inspired by the work of Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish is set to release her debut single. Kayleigh Templeton credits the global superstars with influencing her love of music and has recorded her first track, Fix Your Heart, via Sun Turtle Records. The song, being released digitally on Friday, May 30, will also see Kayleigh perform 24 hours later with her band on at Meraki Bar in Kilmarnock to officially launch the single. Kayleigh's debut track leans on her love of pop and electronic music. After a performance at a local Open Mic Night, she caught the eye of Sun Turtle Records' Murray Baxter, who immediately teamed her up with Bluewave Producer Daniel Beattie to recreate the self-produced demo of Fix Your Heart. Working together they transformed the original stripped back piano version into a modern pop song, drawing inspiration from artists such as Billie Eilish, Lizzy McAlpine and Gracie Abrams. Murray told Ayrshire Live:"I'm really excited for the release and the live show is going to be a great night, too. "Kayleigh has been a joy to work with and it's so rewarding to see someone young and hungry for success see their idea transform into what's an amazing song and production. "Kayleigh's lyrics are so deep, open and honest and I'm sure people will relate to the song. "I put together a band for Kayleigh with Hollie on Guitar and Maretta on Keys and the work the girls have put in is astonishing and their performance will give you goose bumps, there's only a handful of tickets left now too. " Fix Your Heart was part written during a toxic relationship where Kayleigh used her writing to cope with her emotions throughout the situation. Reflecting on the breakup, Kayleigh realised her own vulnerabilities and attachment issues where she fell in love too quickly and understood that trying to fix her ex-partner's heart for so long was never going to be the answer to salvage the relationship. Kayleigh, originally from the Isle of Man, moved to Scotland at the age of six and now lives in Mauchline. Growing up obsessing over Lady Gaga's music videos and performances, Kayleigh then became a self-confessed Billie Eilish mega fan in her teens where for the first time was able to connect lyrically. She said: "I could put my problems into music and turn them into positivity, like words that don't make sense in your head, I could translate them perfectly into lyrics and that's why I will always have a strong love for music and writing." Dreaming of being a successful singer songwriter who connects and inspires people the way Kayleigh was herself, those foundations have already been put in place with the creation and will be released on Friday. Kayleigh said: "I look at this career path as a way to help others to feel, heal and connect through music and lyrics as that's what music done for me."
Glasgow Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Telly Festival's programme of activities revealed
Taking place from May 29 to June 1, the inaugural event aims to showcase Glasgow's TV talent whilst attempting to address the challenges facing the Scottish TV industry. The festival, conceived by Scottish author, producer, and screenwriter Claire Duffy, will feature a series of events across the city, showcasing the work of Glasgow's writers, producers, directors, and actors. Read more: Glasgow show to celebrate iconic member of The Beatles The festival programme was launched at Glasgow's VOCO Grand Central Hotel, the birthplace of television, where the first-ever TV broadcast took place in 1927. Scottish TV stars, including Colin McCredie, Sanjeev Kohli, and John Scougall, who will all be performing during the festival, attended the launch event. Festival organiser Claire Duffy joins Scottish actors Sanjeev Kohli, Colin McCredie and John Scougall to launch the programme of events (Image: Supplied) Other Scottish TV talent involved in the festival include Taggart's Blythe Duff, Scots Squad stars Jordan Young, Karen Barke, and Chris Forbes, and celebrated actor Siobhan Redmond. The festival has also garnered support from Scottish TV stalwarts, including actors Brian Cox, Dawn Steele, Joe McFadden, and Shauna Macdonald. As well as presenter Carol Smillie, and Still Game and Chewin' The Fat director Michael Hines. Read more: Glasgow fashion shop saves 12,500kg of clothing from going to landfill The festival will kick off on May 29 with the Glasgow Telly Legends Pick of the Pilots event, a panel discussion featuring stars and creators of some of the most iconic Glasgow series. Meanwhile, a guerrilla-style campaign of one-minute pilot videos showcasing the work of both Scotland's well-known and undiscovered TV talent will feature throughout the festival's run. These videos will be shown in pubs and other venues across the city. It will conclude on June 1 with a TV Pilot Open Mic Night, where scenes from potential new TV dramas will be performed live by some of Scotland's most fantastic actors. Claire Duffy, founder and organiser of the festival, said: "It's so exciting to be at this stage of festival prep. "Not many people realise that TV was actually invented in Glasgow almost 100 years ago - with the first-ever television broadcast taking place from the Grand Central Hotel in 1927. "It was incredibly meaningful to launch our programme of events at the same venue and, while we may have lost our way in the Scottish TV industry in recent years, it's so inspiring to be at the start of what I truly feel will be a resurgence for Scottish TV talent. "The Glasgow Telly Festival will be the catalyst to a new way of doing things to help bring back hope, creativity, risk-taking and opportunity into the TV industry again, and we can't wait to share our talented creatives with Glasgow audiences."
Cairo 360
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cairo 360
Open Mic at ROOM New Cairo
Show the world your talent at Open Mic Night this Monday, May 5th, at Room Art Space New Cairo.
