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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Comets in grand final revenge
After dropping their first points since 2023 in a draw last week, reigning premiers Western Roar suffered their first loss since the same period, this time going down to last year's beaten grand finalists Comets in another thriller, 53-52. Comets surged out to a four-goal lead in the first quarter, fighting desperately all game to maintain their lead through Jasmah Haywood (30 goals), Sloan Burton (18) and Madeleine Ash (five). Roar vice-captain Caitlyn Brown did all she could to keep her team in the match in her 100th GIG WANL game, backed by Sophia Lamers (36) and Asha Parsons (16). Your local paper, whenever you want it. With eight seconds remaining in the game and the scores locked, it was Haywood who tipped the Comets over the edge. Southside Demons are now just one point behind Roar on the ladder in second after a 53-43 win over Souwest Jets. Despite a 10-goal loss, the Jets will be pleased with their efforts to stay with the Demons for much of the game. Demons captain Meg Gallager stepped up with a huge 36 goals, alongside Georgia Ettridge (10), Georgia Pitt (five) and Brooke Marques (six). For the Jets, Rylee Hall (36) and Meretini Fuimaono (seven) shared the goals. Fourth-placed Western Warriors put a four-point gap between them and fifth-placed Peel Lightning with a 47-40 victory, thanks to a strong second half. Warriors Jamaica Jauncey (36), Emily Dwyer (10) and Hana Stoked (one) were all in the goals, whilst Scarlet Jauncey and Taylor Finch held down defence. Lightning kept themselves in the game through all four quarters, with Rebecca Lill (19) and Marene Peyper (15) in goals. Chelsea Cook had an uncharacteristically quiet game with just five goals. Fremantle Sharks backed up their draw with Western Roar last week with a 33-goal thrashing of Rangers 72-39 Kasey Ridout was back to her best form with 43 goals, joined by Sophie Eastaugh's 20 and Mwai Kumwenda's nine. Ranger Aisha Morcombe put in a solid effort with 30 goals but remain rooted to the bottom of the ladder.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Detroit Tigers OF/3B Matt Vierling returns from injured list; Sean Guenther optioned
At last, Matt Vierling has arrived. The Detroit Tigers activated Vierling — an outfielder/third baseman on the field and a team leader behind the scenes — from the injured list ahead of their Friday, May 23, game against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. He wasn't in the starting lineup, but he's available as a pinch-hitter off the bench. Advertisement The 28-year-old had been sidelined since Feb. 23 — the second game of spring training — with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder. In total, Vierling missed 51 games this season. But now, he's finally back. EVAN PETZOLD: Meet Jed Oliver, the Tigers fan from London traveling 3,500 miles to Comerica Park Detroit Tigers' Matt Vierling waves at players from Chicago White Sox ahead of during home opening day against Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, April 4, 2025. Buy our book: The Epic History of the Tigers To create room for Vierling, the Tigers optioned left-handed reliever Sean Guenther to Triple-A Toledo. On May 24, the Tigers are expected to activate right-hander Casey Mize to start, which will lead to the demotion of a position player. Advertisement Vierling has been a mainstay for the Tigers the past two seasons. He had the best results of his four-year MLB career in the 2024 campaign, hitting .257 with 16 home runs, 41 walks and 121 strikeouts in 144 games. He plays all three outfield positions and third base, but he performs best in center field and right field. SHAWN WINDSOR: Playoff heartbreak? That's past for Tigers, ready for new memories vs Cleveland Returning to the Tigers, Vierling projects to play right field and third base, with ex-infielder Javier Báez expected to continue roaming center field until Parker Meadows is activated from the injured list within the next three weeks. Advertisement Meadows — who has been sidelined since Feb. 22 with a right upper arm nerve issue — started his rehab assignment May 20, which began his 20-day rehab clock. He must be activated by June 9. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] As for Vierling, he played 11 games on his rehab assignment. He hit .206 with two home runs, nine walks and 14 strikeouts in43 plate appearances. He spent five games at designated hitter, three games at third base for 21 innings, two games in right for 13 innings and one game in center for nine innings. Advertisement The Tigers took their time with Vierling's rehab assignment to ensure the rotator cuff strain in his right shoulder wouldn't resurface with throws from different angles. It took 19 days, but Vierling eventually checked all the boxes. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Matt Vierling returns to Detroit Tigers from shoulder injury
Metro
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Katy Perry narrowly avoids massive wardrobe malfunction while performing
Popstar Katy Perry expertly handled a potentially tricky moment during a live show in Las Vegas over the weekend. The I Kissed a Girl singer, 40, is currently in the middle of her Lifetimes world tour and was on stage in the Nevada city on Saturday. After her brief trip to outer space earlier this year, Katy will be coming to the UK in October, with dates planned for Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, and London. As has been shared in a number of viral clips since the start of the tour, Katy starts sprinting at one point in the show – specifically during a remix of her song Part of Me. And during her Vegas performance over the weekend, that sprint nearly resulted in an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction – but the Roar hitmaker played it off well. Starting off at jogging pace during an instrumental section, Katy ran around the circular stage in thigh-high boots and a sparkling crop top and bra combo – her outfit for the tour. The video then shows the Hot n Cold singer suddenly slowing down to a walking pace as she reaches around to try and hold the straps of her bra together. Styling out the sudden stop into a cool strut, she then laughed the situation off and let her fans know what had almost happened before asking one of her crew to put her bra back together. 'Oh, my bra's gonna come off,' she joked, dancing along to the song. She then danced for a few seconds more before realising she couldn't get her bra back together on her own. Walking over to the side of the stage, Katy signalled for one of her crew to help, saying 'Get my bra back on, Patrick' before turning to the audience and joking: 'Sorry, guys, you didn't pay that much.' Katy then got back to her performance, which immediately involved shouting 'Woah-oh!' at the top of her lungs and dramatically performing a death drop. On TikTok, fan Carlo De Santis said: 'This looks like a dream you try to explain to someone and then give up halfway through. 'Katy Perry ran her bra off and there were these guys who were half-robot swaying back and forth'… oh never mind.' However, the tour itself appears to be going along successfully, despite Katy receiving calls from critics to suspend all shows after a 'cringe' performance went viral. More Trending On X, user Mo wrote a month ago: 'She needs to cancel this tour before it cancels her career I'm so serious.' Clips circulating on social media in April showed Katy dancing on stage, swinging from side to side and throwing her hands up in the air and falling to the floor, just like in the most recent video. After watching, many people weighed in – and some were less than impressed, with TikTok user Madji saying: 'This is the worst choreography I have ever seen in my life.' Despite the calls for Katy to cancel the tour, very few tickets remain for her UK dates later in the year and several of her dates around the world have sold out. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened that 'people go missing' after singer witnessed him 'punch and choke' Cassie Ventura MORE: Dolly Parton receives grovelling apology after singer 'unintentionally' copied hit song MORE: Nicole Kidman continues to defy the ageing process with youthful look at Cannes
Business Mayor
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Self Made Success: The World's Richest Women Under 40
They didn't wait a lifetime to build empires. While much of the world's female billionaire wealth still stems from inheritance, a bold new generation of self-made women is rewriting the rules—and doing so before 40. From Rihanna's inclusive beauty empire to Lucy Guo's AI innovations, the world's richest self-made women are forging fortunes in industries as diverse as entertainment, technology, beauty, and luxury jewelry. Their ascent stands in stark contrast to the legacy wealth of traditional empires, signaling a dynamic shift in the landscape of female fortune. Curious to meet the leaders of this new wave? These women aren't merely amassing wealth—they're selling out stadiums, breaking ceilings and records, and redefining what it means to be among the richest women in the world. Global pop icon Katy Perry, known for hits like 'Roar', 'Dark Horse, and Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' sold the rights to her music catalog for a reported $225 million in 2023, significantly boosting her fortune. After seven seasons as a high-earning judge on American Idol, she announced her departure in 2024 and hinted at new studio work. Net Worth: $350 million Born: 1984, United States Age: 39 Industry: Entertainment Source of Wealth: Self-made, Music Impact: One of the best-selling female artists, with 48 million albums sold. Interesting Fact: Sold music catalog for $225 million in 2023. Christina Cacioppo, co-founder and CEO of Vanta, launched the automated security and compliance company in 2017 after roles at Union Square Ventures and Dropbox. Vanta reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue in 2024 and a $1.6 billion valuation by private investors in 2022. Net Worth: $385 million Born: 1988, United States Age: 36 Industry: Technology, Software Source of Wealth: Self-made, Vanta Impact: Vanta automates security for 7,000+ companies. Interesting Fact: Ran an eBay Beanie Baby business at age 11. Whitney Wolfe Herd founded Bumble, the women-first dating app launched in 2014. Its 2021 IPO briefly made her a billionaire, and despite stock fluctuations, she retains an 18% stake. After stepping down as CEO in 2024, she returned in 2025. Her earlier role as a Tinder co-founder adds to her tech legacy. Read More India's gem and jewelry exports fall in November 2024 Net Worth: $400 million Born: 1989, United States Age: 35 Industry: Technology, Dating Apps Source of Wealth: Self-made, Bumble Impact: Bumble has 50 million active users globally. Interesting Fact: Youngest female CEO to take a company public in 2021. Neha Narkhede co-founded data-streaming software company Confluent, building on her engineering work developing the open source messaging system Apache Kafka at LinkedIn. Confluent's 2021 IPO valued it at $9.1 billion, with her 6% stake driving her wealth. In 2023, Narkhede co-founded and now leads Oscilar, a fraud detection startup self-funded with $20 million alongside her husband. Net Worth: $680 million Born: 1985, India Age: 39 Industry: Technology, Cloud Computing Source of Wealth: Self-made, Confluent Impact: Confluent serves 1,000+ enterprises; Apache Kafka powers 80% of Fortune 500. Interesting Fact: Self-funded Oscilar with $20 million. Despite 'self-made' debates, one thing is certain: Kylie Jenner transformed her reality TV fame into a multimillion-dollar business empire. Launching Kylie Cosmetics in 2015 with her modeling earnings, she leveraged her massive Instagram audience to promote her lip kits. In 2020, she sold 51% of the brand to Coty for $600 million, retaining a 44% stake. Expanding into fashion with Khy and canned cocktails with Sprinter, Jenner's $710 million fortune reflects the power of celebrity and digital influence in shaping consumer brands. Net Worth: $710 million Born: 1997, United States Age: 27 Industry: Cosmetics, Fashion Source of Wealth: Self-made, Kylie Cosmetics Impact: Kylie Cosmetics sold $330 million in products in 2023. Interesting Fact: Youngest on Forbes' self-made list (since 2019). Born in 1990 in China, Shuo Wang is the co-founder and chief revenue officer of Deel, a global HR software company. After moving to the U.S. at 16, she studied robotics at MIT and co-founded air purification startup Aeris, later acquired by iRobot for approximately $100 million. Deel, founded in 2019, surpassed $500 million in annual revenue by 2024, cementing Wang's status as a rising tech entrepreneur. Net Worth: $850 million Born: 1990, China Age: 35 Industry: Technology, HR Software Source of Wealth: Self-made, Deel Impact: Supports remote hiring for 20,000+ companies. Interesting Fact: Moved from China to the U.S. at 16 to pursue tech ventures. Born in the United States, Daniela Amodei is the co-founder and president of Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company launched in 2021 with her brother Dario and former OpenAI researchers. Previously an executive at OpenAI and a founding recruiter at Stripe, Amodei's journey—from English literature major to AI pioneer—highlights her adaptability. With Anthropic valued at over $61 billion in 2025 by private investors and partnerships with Amazon and Alphabet (Google's parent company), she is shaping the future of safe, large-scale AI systems. Net Worth: $1.2 billion Born: 1987, United States Age: 37 Industry: Technology, AI Source of Wealth: Self-made, Anthropic Impact: Anthropic's safe AI systems power enterprise solutions globally. Interesting Fact: Transitioned from English literature to AI leadership. Born in 1994, Lucy Guo is a tech prodigy and one of only six self-made female billionaires under 40. She co-founded artificial intelligence firm Scale AI in 2016 with Alexandr Wang, leaving two years later but retaining a nearly 6% stake. A former Thiel Fellow and Carnegie Mellon dropout, Guo has since launched Passes, a fast-growing platform for digital creators that raised over $50 million from investors like Skimm's Emma Grede. Net Worth: $1.3 billion Born: 1994, United States Age: 30 Industry: Technology, AI Source of Wealth: Self-made, Scale AI Impact: Scale AI powers AI models for 300+ companies. Interesting Fact: Youngest self-made female billionaire in tech. Lu Yiwen, also known as Wendy Lu, is the co-founder and CEO of Darry Ring, a jewelry brand renowned for its 'One Love, One Lifetime' philosophy—allowing only one engagement ring per lifetime, verified by identity. Starting with a single store in Shenzhen in 2010, her vision transformed Darry Ring into a global symbol of modern romance, earning her a place among the youngest self-made female billionaires. Net Worth: $1.4 billion Born: 1987, China Age: 38 Industry: Jewelry Source of Wealth: Self-made, Darry Ring Impact: Darry Ring's philosophy reshaped commitment jewelry globally. Interesting Fact: Built a global brand from a single Shenzhen store in 2010. Born in 1988 in Barbados, Rihanna transformed global stardom into a $1.4 billion empire. While chart-topping hits like 'Umbrella' launched her fame, her business acumen secured her billionaire status. Her 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, co-owned with LVMH, drives the bulk of her wealth, with her Savage X Fenty lingerie brand adding to her fortune. Her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show amplified her cultural influence. Net Worth: $1.4 billion Born: 1988, Barbados Age: 37 Industry: Cosmetics, Entertainment Source of Wealth: Self-made, Fenty Beauty, Music Impact: Fenty Beauty serves 50+ skin tones, redefining inclusivity in cosmetics. Interesting Fact: Her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show drew 121 million viewers, the most-watched ever. American pop icon Taylor Swift became a billionaire in 2023, propelled by her record-breaking Eras Tour and strategic re-recording of early albums to reclaim ownership and creative control. Earning nearly $600 million from touring and royalties, complemented by a real estate portfolio spanning Rhode Island to Tennessee, Swift's rise exemplifies artistic independence and business acumen—a masterclass in transforming creative vision into enduring wealth. Net Worth: $1.6 billion Born: 1989, United States Age: 35 Industry: Entertainment Source of Wealth: Self-made, Music Impact: The Eras Tour grossed over $2 billion, a historic milestone for any artist. Interesting Fact: First musician to become a billionaire primarily through songwriting and touring. Born in 1987 in Australia, Melanie Perkins, co-founder and CEO of Canva, launched the user-friendly design platform in 2013 alongside her husband, Cliff Obrecht. A 2024 valuation of $40 billion elevated her wealth, with her 18% stake fueling her fortune. The couple pledged most of their stake to the Canva Foundation for charitable causes. Net Worth: $5.8 billion Born: 1987, Australia Age: 37 Industry: Technology, Design Software Source of Wealth: Self-made, Canva Impact: Canva empowers over 220 million monthly active users with accessible design tools. Interesting Fact: Learned kitesurfing to connect with angel investor Bill Tai, a kiteboarding enthusiast. The world's richest self-made women under 40 are not merely accumulating wealth; they are reshaping industries, challenging norms, and inspiring a new era of entrepreneurship. As of May 2025, only six self-made female billionaires under 40 grace the global stage:1. Melanie Perkins: $5.8 billion, Technology, Australia2. Taylor Swift: $1.6 billion, Entertainment, United States3. Rihanna: $1.4 billion, Beauty, United States3. Lu Yiwen: $1.4 billion, Jewelry, China4. Lucy Guo: $1.3 billion, Technology, United States 5. Daniela Amodei: $1.2 billion, Technology, United States These billionaires are joined by a cadre of visionary women who, while not yet billionaires, are redefining wealth and influence in their own way: 6. Shuo Wang: $850 million, Technology, United States7. Kylie Jenner: $710 million, Cosmetics, United States8. Neha Narkhede: $680 million, Technology, United States9. Whitney Wolfe Herd: $400 million, Technology, United States10. Christina Cacioppo: $385 million, Technology, United States 11. Katy Perry: $350 million, Entertainment, United States Together, this new guard—spanning technology, entertainment, beauty, luxury jewelry and beyond—reflects a seismic shift in how wealth is created and wielded. Methodology: The rankings of these self-made women under 40 are based on net worth estimates sourced from Forbes and the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of May 2025. READ SOURCE businessmayor May 15, 2025
Otago Daily Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Phoenix too good in playoff
The Wellington Phoenix secured their place in the Australia Cup round of 32 after beating the Brisbane Roar 1-0 in Wednesday night's playoff in Darwin. Kosta Barbarouses was the hero as the Phoenix great settled the midweek contest in the 39th minute. After scoring 10 goals in the A-League season, Barbarouses proved decisive once more for Wellington at the expense of Brisbane in Michael Valkanis' first competitive fixture since replacing Roar boss Ruben Zadkovich last week. It was a pleasing performance in the eyes of Nix head coach Giancarlo Italiano, who oversaw a historic run to the 2023-24 A-League semifinals before a challenging campaign this term. "I was really happy because it felt like we went back to things that worked for us for a long period," Italiano said as the Phoenix joined the Perth Glory in the round of 32 after playoff wins. Italiano made four changes to the side that started the disappointing 2-0 final round defeat to Perth Glory with Matthew Sheridan, Paulo Retre, Nathan Walker and Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues replacing the injured Corban Piper and Isaac Hughes, and Luke Brooke-Smith and Kazuki Nagasawa, who were named among the substitutes. Back-up goalkeeper Dublin Boon, young centre back Jayden Smith and reserves forward Dan Makowem were also promoted to the bench. The Phoenix should have taken the lead from the penalty spot in the 11th minute when keeper Josh Oluwayemi brought down Roar winger Henry Hore in the Wellington box, but Jay O'Shea blasted his spot kick against the crossbar. The Nix took the lead with Sloane-Rodrigues starting and finishing a Wellington attack. He made a mazy run in field from the left flank and found Brooke-Smith, an early entrant to the game for the injured Walker. Brooke-Smith returned the ball to Sloane-Rodrigues, who delivered a first-time cross-come-shot, and Barbarouses made sure of it by heading into an open net. It took the Roar 20 minutes after halftime to register their next shot on target with Oluwayemi making a good save to push a powerful O'Shea shot around his right-hand post. He made an even better stop 10 minutes later to deny Brisbane substitute Ben Halloran one-on-one after the Nix coughed up possession deep inside their own half. The Phoenix went down to 10 men in the 89th minute when Alex Rufer received a second yellow card for a foul on his opposite O'Shea. Wellington players will part ways before reassembling for the start of preseason training in July. — A-Leagues/Phoenix
