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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing stars issue 'sad' update as duo forced to alter show
Strictly Come Dancing stars issue 'sad' update as duo forced to alter show Professional dancers Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were set to take to the road this summer in a brand new stage show but have been forced to make changes Strictly: Joe Suggs reveals he wanted Janette as a partner BBC's Strictly Come Dancing stars have shared a "sad" message to their followers after announcing alterations to their upcoming show. Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were anticipated to tour this summer with their new stage show, 'Red Hot and Ready'. They were to be joined by Pasquale La Rocca, a dancer and choreographer known for his work on the American iteration of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars. However, they have informed fans via an update that, due to "unforeseen circumstances" there has been a change in plans. Through a statement on their shared Instagram account, the dance partners announced: "Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen illness, Pasquale has had to withdraw from our tour." Continuing, they expressed their disappointment, stating: "We're extremely sad at this news as Pasquale was a valued member of our company. We want to wish him all the love, health and best wishes for a quick recovery and hopefully we'll see him back on the 'Red Hot & Ready' stage in the future." Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were set to take to the road this summer in a brand new stage show, called Red Hot and Ready (Image: Vito Coppola Instagram ) In their Instagram post's comments section, both Dianne and Vito sent heartfelt messages to their colleague. Dianne wrote: "[Loveheart] you @pasqualelarocca get better soon my love x," and Vito posted: "Friend @pasqualelarocca.", reports the Express. The Strictly community echoed these sentiments, offering their support to Pasquale. One fan commented, "So so sad @pasqualelarocca is such an asset to any production but health comes first. Sending love and healing,". Another fan expressed their disappointment: "Gutted. But health comes first. We will miss you @pasqualelarocca get well soon x". A third shared their sentiments, writing: "Oh no! Such sad news. I was really looking forward to seeing him dance. Wishing you a speedy recovery Pasquale. xx". Content cannot be displayed without consent While Dianne and Vito have not confirmed who will step in for Pasquale on the tour, they will be joined by an impressive line-up including Talia Fowler, Jaih Betote, Rosa Carne, Robbie Kmetoni, and Anais Riera. The show promises fans a thrilling experience, stating: "The ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza, exploding with jaw-dropping choreography, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves, from seriously sexy to irresistibly charming, and celebrating the pure joy of dance." Article continues below It continues to describe the variety of dances audiences can look forward to: "From a seriously romantic Waltz, to a futuristic Foxtrot, the passion of the Tango and Paso Doble cut right through. Revel in the emotional power of the Cha Cha, the Samba and Jive, whilst our smoking, irresistible Rumba always leaves you breathless."
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars issue 'sad' update after 'unforeseen circumstances'
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 BBC's Strictly Come Dancing favourites have made a "sad" announcement after being forced to alter their show. Professional dancers Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were all set to take to the road this summer in their new stage show, 'Red Hot and Ready'. They were due to be accompanied by Pasquale La Rocca, a familiar face for fans from the American edition of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars. Yet, in an unexpected twist, the dynamic duo had to announce a modification to their plans. Taking to Instagram, they aired a joint message which stated: "Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen illness, Pasquale has had to withdraw from our tour. "We're extremely sad at this news as Pasquale was a valued member of our company. We want to wish him all the love, health and best wishes for a quick recovery and hopefully we'll see him back on the 'Red Hot & Ready' stage in the future." (Image: Vito Coppola Instagram) The sentiments continued with both Dianne and Vito dispensing individual well-wishes to their colleague. Dianne expressed: "(Loveheart) you @pasqualelarocca get better soon my love x," whilst Vito contributed: "Friend @pasqualelarocca.", reports the Express. Meanwhile, one sympathetic fan penned: "So so sad @pasqualelarocca is such an asset to any production but health comes first. Sending love and healing,". Another fan expressed their disappointment, saying: "Gutted. But health comes first. We will miss you @pasqualelarocca get well soon x". A third wrote: "Oh no! Such sad news. I was really looking forward to seeing him dance. Wishing you a speedy recovery Pasquale. xx". It's still unclear who will step in for Pasquale on the tour, as Dianne and Vito have yet to make an announcement. They are also set to be joined by Talia Fowler, Jaih Betote, Rosa Carne, Robbie Kmetoni and Anais Riera. The show promises fans a high-energy dance spectacle, filled with stunning choreography, pulsating music and breathtaking moves, ranging from seriously sexy to irresistibly charming, all celebrating the pure joy of dance. "From a seriously romantic Waltz, to a futuristic Foxtrot, the passion of the Tango and Paso Doble cut right through. Revel in the emotional power of the Cha Cha, the Samba and Jive, whilst our smoking, irresistible Rumba always leaves you breathless."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
She Failed the Bar Exam by 1 Point. But It's What She Did with Her Celebratory Cake That Went Viral (Exclusive)
Steffanie Pasquale committed to studying full-time from May through July 2024 in preparation for her first attempt at taking the bar exam The day the results were released, her fiancé surprised her that morning with flowers, balloons and a cake ready to celebrate But when the couple went to check Pasquale's scores, they learned she hadn't passedNothing could have prepared Steffanie Pasquale for just how intense studying for the bar exam would be. Like many test takers, she found the process both rigorous and all-consuming. The Pensacola, Fla., native committed to studying full-time from May through July 2024 in preparation for her first attempt. When exam day arrived, her fiancé, Logan, was confident she'd pass on her first try. So, when they learned the results would be released in September, he surprised her that morning with flowers, balloons and a cake ready to celebrate. But things didn't go as planned. 'I was working from home that day and had a bit of privacy when the results came out,' the 26-year-old tells PEOPLE exclusively. 'I actually asked Logan to check the list for me. I gave him my bar exam number so he could look as soon as it was posted.' 'That's when he quietly came in and told me I hadn't passed,' she adds. The news was tough. Pasquale allowed herself to feel the weight of the moment — shedding a few tears before calling her boss and family to share what had happened. Though disappointed, she was touched by the overwhelming support and encouragement she received. Determined to try again, she began planning her next steps. That's when an idea struck: she would save the cake for the day she finally passed. 'Freezing the cake felt like setting another goal,' she says. 'It symbolized that my celebration was delayed, not denied. It felt wrong to throw it away after all the hard work I had put in, so I thought, 'Let me just save it until it's really my time.' ' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She stored it in a simple glass container in her freezer, then went back to work hitting the books. In February, she sat for the exam again. After the test, Pasquale anxiously counted down the days until the results were released. While the Florida bar announces the date, it doesn't share the exact time. That morning, she was filming her makeup routine for a TikTok video while getting ready for work, trying to stay distracted. While she was doing so, around 7:45 a.m. CT, the results quietly went live, but she hadn't noticed. Logan had been refreshing the website nonstop. He'd saved her exam number from the first attempt and was ready to check the list the moment it was posted. Then finally, he saw it: she had passed! ' 'Steff, can I tell you something?' ' she remembers him saying before revealing the exciting news. She had already expressed how anxious she was about checking the results herself, so having Logan deliver the news was a huge relief. Right away, they immediately FaceTimed Pasquale's mom to share the update. 'When he told me, it was like the biggest weight lifted off my shoulders,' she says. 'I immediately thought, 'Oh my gosh, it's finally over. I did it. And I can finally eat that cake!' I was just so overwhelmed with happy emotions.' 'It was absolutely the best slice of cake I've ever had,' she adds. 'It stayed really fresh! But more than that, it became a reminder that good things take time. With hard work, dedication and motivation, I could still make my dream a reality. The cake really became a symbol of everything I'd overcome.' Not long after, Pasquale took to TikTok to share the news and reveal that she'd finally eaten the cake. While she was initially hesitant, she decided it was important to show others that success isn't always a straight path. To her surprise, the video went viral, capturing the attention of more than 1 million people. 'The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive,' she says. 'A lot of people related to the story, saying, 'That happened to me too,' or telling me how I had helped them through their law school and bar prep journeys. I've even had people recognize me in person from TikTok, sharing their own experiences and thanking me. One person told me they thought, 'What would Steff do?' during their law school torts final exam — and that moment made me realize that what I'm doing really is making a difference in the bar prep world and even legal education.' "I am so grateful that a failure — something that was initially so devastating — has helped me guide others, connect with people, share my story and be a mentor," she adds. "Because of this, I had the opportunity to share my study journey online with others going through the same thing. It has truly been a full circle moment, and I can't wait to continue sharing this journey into my next bar exam and into my professional career as an attorney." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Yahoo
10 Best Cities in Italy for Food, According to a Local
There's no doubt that Italy is a feast for all the senses, especially the sense of taste. Italian food products and cuisine have infiltrated just about every corner of the globe, but there's no comparison to trying classic Italian recipes at their source—and there's so much more than pizza, pasta, and gelato. Italian cuisine is very regional, so don't expect to find the same dishes on menus all over the country. Forget about spaghetti with meatballs and chicken parm—when in Italy, embrace the local cuisine. From carbonara in Rome to the best street food in Palermo, each Italian region has its own recipes. As an American living in Rome, I love traveling around the country and tasting the local specialties. Some of my favorite travel memories are snacking on cicchetti (small snacks) overlooking a canal in Venice, eating a comforting bowl of tagliatelle al ragù (pasta with meat sauce) on a rainy day in Bologna, sampling street food at the Vucciria Market in Palermo, and doing a balsamic vinegar tasting at an acetaia (a place where balsamic vinegar is aged) in Modena. I've dined at Michelin-starred restaurants, humble hole-in-the-wall sandwich shops, and everything in between. But in order to get even more expert tips, I tapped fellow Rome-based writer Maria Pasquale, whose new book Mangia: How to Eat Your Way Through Italy was just released in the U.S. Read on for our picks of the best Italian cities for foodies—and what to eat when you go to each one. The Eternal City's restaurant scene is diversifying lately, with everything from excellent sushi to innovative fine dining, but when in Rome, you really should start with the classics. At most old-school Roman trattorias and restaurants, you can find the quartet of Roman pastas—cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana, and gricia—and you really should try them all. If you want a quick lunch or a snack, you can grab a slice or two of pizza or try the quintessential Roman sandwich, pizza e mortazza (pizza bianca stuffed with thin slices of mortadella). And don't forget about supplì (oval-shaped fried rice balls with a crunchy breadcrumb exterior), which you can get at pizzerias and street food spots like Supplizio. Like Rome, Florence has options for every taste and budget. You can dine around the Mercato Centrale, sampling crostini or pasta topped with truffles foraged in the surrounding countryside, enjoy a succulent bistecca alla fiorentina (the massive T-bone steak made with premium Chianina beef) at a bustling trattoria, or savor a tasting menu at a fancy Michelin-starred restaurant. 'Be adventurous and look out for the many sandwich trucks piling tripe into bread rolls,' says Pasquale. 'This age-old tradition is called lampredotto, and around here they top them with a rich salsa verde.' One of Bologna's nicknames is 'La Grassa' (meaning 'the Fat One'), so you can imagine that the Bolognesi love to eat. Some of Italy's most famous food products come from Bologna and the wider Emilia Romagna region; just think about Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, and mortadella. Traditional dishes tend to be hearty and filling—just what you need to warm up on cold winter nights. When in Bologna, you should definitely try tortellini in brodo (pasta in broth), tagliatelle al ragù (what we typically think of as bolognese sauce), and lasagna. I love the cozy Ristorante Grassilli, where the walls are covered with black-and-white photos of famous guests, and the historic Ristorante Diana, where the waiters serve tortellini in brodo tableside out of a big silver tureen. Did you know that the fried cutlets famous in Vienna as Wiener schnitzel likely originated in Milan? Legend has it that an Austrian general trying to keep Milan under Habsburg control in the late 19th century brought the recipe for cotoletta alla milanese back to Vienna. Served at traditional Milanese restaurants, the cutlet is one of the top dishes to try, along with saffron-infused risotto alla milanese. Milan also has an exciting international food scene these days. But wherever you decide to dine, be sure to start your evening with a pre-dinner aperitivo (drink) at one of the city's bars. You can't go wrong with the Negroni sbagliato at Bar Basso, where it was invented, or an americano at Camparino inside the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Die-hard foodies have been known to plan an entire trip around a reservation at Osteria Francescana, the three-Michelin-starred temple to fine dining by famed chef Massimo Bottura. Having grown up here, Bottura draws inspiration from the local bounty and even has his own acetaia at Casa Maria Luigia, the boutique hotel that he and his wife Lara Gilmore run. 'If you can't get into Osteria Francescana, enjoy the more casual dishes at Bottura's bistro outpost Franceschetta 58,' Pasquale says. 'The Emilia burger is a must, and the signature tortellini with Parmigiano Reggiano cream are on the menu too.' 'This elegant former capital of Italy is one of my favorite cities,' Pasquale gushes. Once ruled by the House of Savoy, whose territory extended into France, Turin is now the capital of Piedmont, a region known for fine wine, truffles, hazelnuts, and chocolate. The city is full of sophisticated cafés, where locals gather for specialty espresso drinks or aperitivo. 'Stuff your face with gianduiotti (a local chocolate) at any of the cafes in and around Piazza San Carlo. And wash it down with bicerin, a coffee-slash-hot chocolate topped with whipped cream,' Pasquale says. You can expect to eat very well anywhere in Sicily, but as the island's capital, Palermo has a culinary edge. The city is especially well known for its street food. 'A trip to Palermo wouldn't be complete without a walk through one of the markets. Ballarò or La Vucciria will give you a real (and literal) taste of local life,' Pasquale notes. 'The bartering and vibe are a nod to Sicily's Arab history, and nowadays you'll see innards frying on pans to the soundtrack of the likes of Beyoncé. A panino con panelle (bread roll stuffed with chickpea fritters) or câ meusa (stuffed with spleen) is a right of passage.' As the birthplace of pizza, Naples is naturally the best place to get it. 'Go to Naples for the classic, iconic margherita pizza, but don't leave without trying a pizza fritta on the street. Calzone-style, the most popular one is stuffed with ricotta and crispy pork shavings,' Pasquale says. Of course, there's so much more to Naples than pizza. Try traditional dishes like pasta con patate e provola (pasta with potatoes and provolone cheese) at Mimì alla Ferrovia and sip espresso (Naples is especially famous for its excellent coffee) at the elegant Caffè Gambrinus. Pasquale also suggests tasting the city's most beloved pastry. 'If you're a sweet tooth like me, try the sfogliatella Santa Rosa at Antico Forno Fratelli Attanasio.' In this city where visitors outnumber residents, it can be easy to fall into a tourist trap, but if you do your research and head away from the crowds, you can find authentic Venetian restaurants. 'Take a day trip to Burano (not just because its colorful buildings are not to be missed) for lunch at Trattoria al Gatto Nero and order the risotto di gò or risotto alla buranella, which is what islander locals call this dish that showcases lagoon fish. While you're there, don't miss the fried moeche, typical tiny soft crabs,' Pasquale suggests. When in Venice, cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) are a must. I love the ones at Cantina del Vino gìa Schiavi, an old-school wine bar in Dorsoduro. The heel of the boot, Puglia has a delicious culinary tradition rooted in cucina povera (poor cuisine). Once you try the freshest burrata in Puglia, where it originates, you'll realize that nothing else compares. You might have it as an antipasto and then try the orecchiette con cime di rapa (fresh orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe), another classic regional dish. But be sure to save room for a pasticciotto, an oval pastry filled with custard and sometimes cherries. In Lecce, you can eat them with a cappuccino for breakfast, as dessert, or just as a snack. Try them at Caffè Alvino or Pasticceria Natale, which also makes delicious gelato. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Say hello to Jack, Boardman's new K-9
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — Boardman Police Department is putting their paws together for the newest member of the team. Jack is a Belgian Malinois who came to the Valley all the way from Belgium to train at Shallow Creek Kennels. He's not quite two years old and has been on the job for just about two weeks. He and his human partner, Officer Angelo Pasquale, recently became certified as a dual-purpose canine team. 'Being a police officer is important to me, to make sure our community's safe,' Pasquale said. 'And Jack likes to work hard, so us together, I think we make a great team.' Jack is able to locate drugs like methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. He can also conduct building searches, area searches, track people, and locate evidence. 'Any time he's working, he's playing, so everything he does out here is all fun,' Pasquale said. Jack is trained using his favorite toy — a ball. 'To me, he just wants to play,' Pasquale said. 'When he locates the drugs, he believes his ball is going to be there, he believes it's his ball so he can play.' The pair have formed a bond over their 6-week training course together, one that will only strengthen the longer they're on the job. They're taking over for the last K-9 officer pair, who retired. 'We try to stay busy. I like to work and he likes to work, so any time we're able to utilize his skills, it's a benefit to the community.' After a hard day's work, Pasquale and Jack go outside to play in the yard before going to bed and getting ready to do it all over again. 'He definitely knows when I'm getting ready for work because he'll start to bark or whine a little bit,' Pasquale said. 'He definitely wants to get in the car to get to work.' Boardman will also be adding a second K-9 to the team later this spring. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
