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The Star
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Fresh faces, party stalwarts in the mix in PPP leadership race in Indonesia
Sandiaga Uno (seated, rear left), campaign chief of the United Development Party (PPP), watches as PPP legislative candidate Agoes Joesni (right) takes the floor at an election rally on Feb. 4, 2024, in Pekalongan, Central Java. - Antara via The Jakarta Post/ANN JAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) is opening its doors to outsiders as potential contenders in the party's upcoming leadership race later this year, while some members also remain in contention as the party looks to regain its relevance in time for the 2029 elections. Having won just 3.87 per cent of the total vote in last year's legislative election, the PPP, the country's oldest Islamic party, failed to meet the four per cent threshold needed to send representatives to the national legislature for the first time since its formation. The party is now aiming to make a comeback at the House of Representatives in 2029 and planning to hold a congress either in August or September this year to elect a definitive chairman who will lead the effort. PPP council head and the party's former chair, Muhammad 'Romy' Romahurmuziy, told The Jakarta Post on Sunday (June 1) that support is swelling among the PPP's regional offices for former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman to join the race for the party's chairmanship. Both Anies and Amran are currently unaffiliated with any party. 'Anies' name has come up as of late, especially from our Jakarta office, where members feel a special connection with him,' Romy said. 'Meanwhile, regional chapters in South Sulawesi, Riau and several other areas have voiced their support for Amran.' After losing the 2024 presidential race in February and missing the chance to stage a reelection campaign in Jakarta a few months after, Anies is set to remain out of public office until at least 2029. Despite this, he retains widespread popularity, especially among Muslim voters. But when asked about the possibility of running for PPP chair, Anies told reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara on Sunday he was unaware his name was being considered, reported. Amran, meanwhile, is a seasoned technocrat who has been appointed as agriculture minister three times, with the first two occasions in 2014 and 2023 under then-president Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo. While he is the cousin of South Kalimantan's influential businessman Andi 'Haji Isam' Syamsuddin Arsyad, Romy said that support for Amran is based on merit and not family ties. Another potential contender, Romy said, is former trade minister Agus Suparmanto, who has been consolidating support within the PPP, particularly in Central Java. In contrast, Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf and presidential advisor and former Army chief of staff Dudung Abdurachman have withdrawn from the race. "But with the congress still three to four months away, more names will surely emerge as potential candidates,' Romy said. PPP executive Rusli Effendi told the Post on Sunday that while the party welcomes new members, its internal bylaws outline certain procedures that must be followed before a newcomer can be considered for the chairmanship. 'The names [being floated as potential chairman contenders] are not the party's official stance, they reflect only one person's views,' Rusli said, referring to Romy. 'We also have plenty of capable people within the party who we are keen to prioritize [as chair contenders],' he added. Among PPP members that have been floated in the chairmanship race are incumbent acting chairman Mardiono, former tourism minister Sandiaga Uno, party executive Amir Uskara and Central Java deputy governor Taj Yasin Maimoen. Rusli said the PPP is still ironing out details for the congress and has yet to determine whether it will be held either in August or September this year. And while the congress is expected to produce a vote for the party's definite chairman, Rusli said the party is open to the possibility of a chair being elected through acclamation if there is only one candidate running. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
Scoop
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
JAMIE XX Announces 10th Anniversary Edition Of In Colour Album
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of In Colour - Jamie xx 's landmark 2015 debut album - the London-based music, producer and DJ today announces a limited-edition picture disc version of the LP. Featuring the album's iconic artwork directly on the vinyl, the In Colour 10th Anniversary Edition is available to pre-order now here and will ship on 14th November via Young. Originally released on 29th May 2015, In Colour quickly established itself as a modern classic - a kaleidoscopic journey through UK dance culture that continues to resonate with fans and critics alike. It received widespread acclaim upon its release: Pitchfork awarded it Best New Music, hailing it as 'a dazzling and deeply emotive record that reimagines the club as a space of memory, euphoria, and introspection.' Rolling Stone praised its 'masterful blending of genres and eras,' Mixmag crowned it their best album of 2015, while NME called it 'a modern masterpiece.' The album appeared on countless more year-end and decade-end best-of lists, cementing its status as one of the most important electronic releases of the 2010s. Featuring standout tracks like ' Loud Places ' (featuring Romy), ' Gosh,' (with its epic Romain Gavras-directed music video) and ' I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times) '(featuring Young Thug and Popcaan), In Colour struck a rare balance between underground credibility and crossover appeal. It earned Jamie xx multiple GRAMMY, Brit and Ivor Novello Award nominations alongside a shortlist for the 2016 Mercury Music Prize. A decade later, In Colour endures not only for its production brilliance but also for the emotional depth it brought to the dancefloor – a record that transformed a personal love letter to UK club culture into a global, generation-defining statement. To mark the anniversary, Jamie joined BBC 6Music 's Nick Grimshaw yesterday for a special 10 Years Of In Colour show and a wide-ranging new interview that covered the inception, making of and response to In Colour. The BBC have also shared an exclusive Jamie xx Archive Collection of interviews and sessions from over the years, which are available to watch and listen back to here Meanwhile, Jamie xx's hotly-anticipated follow-up album In Waves was released on 20th September 2024 via Young, debuting at number 5 in the UK albums chart. It features an incredible list of collaborators including Honey Dijon, John Glacier, Panda Bear, The Avalanches, Robyn, Oona Doherty and his The xx bandmates Oliver Sim and Romy, reunited as a trio on record for the first time since 2017's I See You album. In a run of rapturous reviews, the album was described by NME as 'immaculate', Clash as 'a masterpiece' and Rolling Stone UK as 'an album that reaches for – and achieves – pure euphoria'. Arriving nine years on In Colour, the album sees Jamie replicating the emotional crescendos and thrilling volatility of an almost mystical night out. Created over a four-year period ushered in by his much-loved 2020 Essential Mix, and peppered with periods of self-reflection, a global pandemic, the blinking reemergence into the strobe light, and a newly discovered love of surfing-as-escapism, it's an album that's on course to match the heights of its globally-acclaimed predecessor.
Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Cinespia is pairing ‘La La Land' and ‘Top Gun' with fireworks this July
The surest sign that it's just about summer in Los Angeles? The nightly barrage of fireworks. But the next-surest sign? Outdoor movie screenings in a century-old cemetery. Put 'em together and you have the recipe for a perfect summer night. After making its seasonal return over Memorial Day weekend, Cinespia has announced the classic cinema selections headed for Hollywood Forever Cemetery this July, including two chances to see a fireworks-accompanied film. The lineup—which we'll dive into below—boasts a high-flying action classic, a local love letter, a semi-recent horror sensation and a pair of '90s comedies. Fri, July 4: Top Gun + Fireworks Sat, July 5: La La Land + Fireworks Sat, July 12: IT (2017) Sat, July 19: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion Sat, July 26: The Addams Family Tickets for the events, presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, are on sale now and cost just under $52 per person for the two fireworks screenings and $30 for the rest, with prices roughly between $24 and $36 for parking. We'd suggest jumping on tickets soon, too; Cinespia's screenings pretty much always sell out. 'Each summer, we invite our city to come together and celebrate the movies that made us laugh, dream and scream,' said Cinespia founder John Wyatt in a statement. 'This July is pure movie magic—from high-flying action and fireworks to nostalgic reunions and spooky classics under the stars.' If you've never attended the summertime rite of passage before, here's the deal: Since 2002, Cinespia has projected movies onto the side of a mausoleum at Hollywood Forever. Thousands of picnickers show up early to claim a spot on the Fairbanks Lawn and dig into their BYO snacks and drinks (yep, including beer and wine). That's in addition to the hot food, popcorn and beer and wine for sale on the grounds of the outdoor movie series. And the series is also renown for its remarkably elaborate and film-accurate photo booths—like this Romy and Michele one below from 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CINESPIA (@cinespia) As for the fireworks show, don't expect a few measly pieces of pyro: This is a full-blown Fourth of July fireworks display. Check out the video below from about a decade ago, when the series last followed Top Gun with fireworks.
STV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Boris Johnson and wife Carrie welcome arrival of fourth child
Former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson have welcomed a fourth baby to the family. The former leader of the Conservative Party can be seen holding his daughter, Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, in an Instagram post shared on Saturday. Mrs Johnson shared a carousel of photographs announcing the news, adding that their baby was born on May 21 and that they are 'totally smitten'. In the caption, Mrs Johnson wrote: 'Welcome to the world Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson born on 21st May. 'I can't believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten. Not sure I've slept a minute since you were born as can't stop looking at how completely lovely you are.' The couple were married in May 2021 at Westminster Cathedral and share three children, Wilfred, Romy and Frank, with Poppy joining as the 'final gang member'. Mr and Mrs Johnson had their first child, Wilfred, in April 2020, in the early months of the Covid-19 crisis. Mrs Johnson added: 'Wilf, Romy and Frank are utterly delighted, particularly Romy who was desperate for a little sister. Bring on the matching dresses. 'A final gang member. 'Back from hospital now and time for cocktails and pizza with my tiny baby snoozing on my lap. Life doesn't get any better.' Johnson, 60, also shares four children with his ex-wife, lawyer Marina Wheeler, and a child, born in 2009, as a result of an affair with art consultant Helen Macintyre. Succeeding from Theresa May, Johnson was prime minister from July 2019 until his resignation in September 2022. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Carrie and former PM Boris Johnson reveal adorable family photo of newborn Poppy
Credit: Instagram/@carrielbjohnson Carrie Johnson has shared sweet family moments with her newborn daughter, Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, days after surprising her followers with news of the birth. In a new Instagram post, Poppy can be seen cuddled up with her older siblings, Romy, three, Wilfred, five, and Frank, who will be two in July. 'Welcome to the world Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson born on 21st May,' Carrie wrote in her announcement, adding the nicknames 'Aka Pops, Pop Tart.' The photo, posted to Carrie's Instagram Stories, shows Poppy nestled in Romy's lap, while Frank and Wilfred look on from either side of the striped red and white sofa. 'I can't believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten,' Carrie shared in her announcement, adding, 'Not sure I've slept a minute since you were born as can't stop looking at how completely lovely you are.' Boris Johnson 's wife also hinted that Poppy will be the final addition to their family, writing: 'A final gang member.' She shared, 'Wilf, Romy and Frank are utterly delighted, particularly Romy who was desperate for a little sister. Bring on the matching dresses.' The birth announcement came just three days after Poppy was born on May 21, following a largely secret pregnancy. Friends of the couple said they kept the sex of the baby a surprise and had been expecting a boy. The main announcement photo showed baby Poppy in a yellow babygrow and knitted jumper—neutral colors the couple chose because they didn't know whether she would be a boy or a girl. Carrie also expressed gratitude for the care she received at UCLH: 'Thank you so much to the amazing maternity team at UCLH and particularly to Asma and Patrick who have looked after me so well through all my pregnancies. I really cannot thank you guys enough.' Boris, now a father of nine, was also seen in a photo smiling as he held Poppy in what appeared to be a private hospital room. The couple, who married in July 2021, already share Wilfred, Frank, and Romy. Carrie concluded her post with heartfelt excitement: 'Back from hospital now and time for cocktails and pizza with my tiny baby snoozing on my lap. Life doesn't get any better.'
