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The South African
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Lloyiso, Shekhinah and more electrify Stella Artois Soirée
Johannesburg turned into the ultimate playground of sound and style as the Stella Artois Soirée: Tennis Edition lit up Saturday. With Wimbledon in full swing, the Tennis Edition brought fashion, flavour, and live music together for an unforgettable cultural celebration. Lloyiso's vocals soared, Shekhinah surprised the crowd, and fans danced courtside in a festival that felt proudly South African. While London had Centre Court, Joburg had its moment at James & Ethel Gray Park, and it came with vocals. From the start, the Stella Artois Soirée was more than an event; it became the pulse of the weekend. Lloyiso opened with soul-shaking emotion, drawing a crowd hungry for something intimate but electric, cool but filled with heart. Ami Faku followed, her honeyed vocals flowing through the crowd like a summer breeze across the lawn. Manana took the mic and magic followed, 'It felt like performing for a city that wanted to celebrate itself,' he said. Azana's set turned unforgettable when Big Zulu joined her, causing the crowd to erupt into cheers and grab their phones. The day hit a sonic peak with Shekhinah's unannounced appearance, proving why she's one of the country's most acclaimed performers. Every set found the sweet spot between cool grooves and soul-stirring moments that had fans dancing and swaying in sync. 'This edition of The Soirée captured everything we love about Joburg right now, its creativity, its elegance, its expressive edge,' said Estee Burger, Marketing Manager at Stella Artois. 'And with the Wimbledon Finals as our backdrop, it gave tennis culture a distinctly South African twist as a moment worth more,' she said, The music was on fire-but the style? Pure fashion grand slam with Joburg's trendsetters going bold and unapologetically expressive. Creative force Keneilwe Mothoa dropped a limited tennis-inspired capsule that turned heads and celebrated everyday street couture with flair. Her looks didn't whisper—they shouted self-expression, giving guests permission to go all in with elevated sports-luxe confidence. Everywhere you turned, there was a look: bold prints, visor chic, crisp whites, and metallic accents owning the park runway. Fashion wasn't a sideshow; it stood equal with the beats, the vibe, the culture, and the Stella in hand. WHICH PERFORMANCE FROM THE STELLA ARTOIS SOIRÉE WAS YOUR FAVOURITE, AND WHO WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE NEXT YEAR? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maria Sharapova is reduced to TEARS by brutal hot wings challenge - as tennis legend opens up on her notorious grunting habit
Tennis legend Maria Sharapova was reduced to tears as she took on a hot wing-eating challenge while featuring on YouTube talk show Hot Ones. The career Grand Slam champion retired at the start of 2020, focusing full-time on her business interests, such as her board role with fashion brand Moncler, and investments in UFC, and Clio Snacks. But Sharapova has recently returned to the tennis circuit, taking in this year's Wimbledon Championships as an ambassador for Stella Artois' Perfect Serve campaign in partnership with the SW19 tournament. The 38-year-old appeared alongside the brand's fellow ambassador David Beckham, pouring pints at the summit of Henman Hill, before both sporting superstars took in the tennis on Centre Court. Her latest press appearance was a more uncomfortable one, however, with Sharapova a guest on Sean Evans' famously challenging online programme. A number of previous guests including Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie have succumbed tearfully to the heat of the wings offered to guests as they answer questions. And Sharapova warned Evans ahead of time that she was unlikely to 'cry elegantly' like the latter interviewee. While making her way through trialing the warm-up hot sauces, Sharapova shed some light on her infamous on-court grunting. The former Wimbledon champion was a notoriously loud competitor during her playing career, but Sharapova stressed that she hadn't sought to amplify her natural exertion sounds to torment her opponents. 'I want to say it's an intimidation factor, but that would be a lie,' Sharapova admitted. 'It was something that I started doing at a young age, and it just clicked and I kept it up and it got louder and louder. 'But it might get louder with these wings The heat began to tell for Sharapova as she asked Evans how it was possible that he was able to continue questioning her as they made their way through the array of chicken wings. The Russian star was later taken to the limit by a particularly spicy wing as Evans continued to fire questions at her despite her visible discomfort, as per the show's premise. 'In doubles, would you rather be partnered with a cherry-picker or a poacher?' Evans asked as Sharapova dabbed her streaming eyes with a napkin. 'What the f*** is a cherry-picker?' Sharapova said, before questioning: 'Can I swear on this show?' Sniffing, Sharapova struggled to continue the interview, eventually sharing that she would prefer a partner who was a 'cherry-picker'. During her playing career, Sharapova won three doubles titles, but with her focus squarely on singles, she could only rank as high as 41 in the standings. Sharapova's retirement five years ago came against the backdrop of persistent injury complaints upon her return to tour after serving a 15-month doping suspension. The player had failed a test undertaken at the 2016 Australian, with her sample returning a positive result for recently banned substance meldonium. That June, she received a two-year sanction for her usage of the heart medication, but months later saw her sentence reduced after it was revealed that her doctor had prescribed the substance to her. Sharapova was deemed to have the 'good faith belief that it was appropriate and compliant with the relevant rules'.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Staggering price for a handful of strawberries at Wimbledon after first hike in 15 years – as full food list is revealed
THE staggering price for Wimbledon's classic strawberries and cream has been revealed - as the full food list is confirmed. Since 2010, guests had been able to enjoy the sweet treat for £2.50. 4 Strawberries and cream are a long-time Wimbledon staple Credit: AFP - Getty 4 Zendaya was snapped enjoying the sweet treat Credit: Getty 4 Prices for strawberries and cream were increased after 15 years Credit: Getty Strawberries and cream hiked in price for first time in 15 years After 15 years, SW19 chiefs upped the price ahead of this year's edition of the Wimbledon. Visitors now pay £2.70 - marking a total increase of 20p. Speaking previously, a Wimbledon spokesperson said: "We have taken the decision to slightly increase the price of strawberries this year from £2.50 to £2.70. "We feel that this modest increase still ensures that our world-famous strawberries are available at a very reasonable price." Read more on Wimbledon Strawberries and cream have been a Wimbledon staple since the tennis tournament's inception in 1877. Approximately 140,000 punnets of them are sold each year, meaning the new price brings in an extra £28,000 for the club. Despite the increase, Wimbledon has reiterated its commitment to being accessible to all by continuing the tradition of allowing fans to bring in their own food and drink, including alcohol. Full food and drinks price list revealed Aside from strawberries and cream, Wimbledon's Most read in Sport The cost of a pint of draught beer has increased by 35p from last summer . For example, a pint of Stella Artois priced up at £8.85 ($12) and a Guinness costing £8.45. Queen thanks Novak Djokovic for letting her stay in his 'lovely' property in 'private' chat at Wimbledon Bottles of beer have also increased by 30p this time around. It's cheaper than the darts though - with Fans can also opt for a classic glass of Pimm's - although it will set them back a whopping £12.25 ($17), 30p more than last summer . Elsewhere, a bag of Skittles sets spectators back £5 ($7) and it's the same price for some Haribo - each 40p more than. Perhaps the more cost-efficient sweet treat is a packet of Minstrels, which at £4.40 are actually 20p cheaper than last year. Still to come This year's Women's Final will see USA 's Amanda Anisimova face Poland's Iga Świątek. In one Men's Semi Finals, Italy 's Jannik Sinner will play against the legendary Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Spain 's USA 's 4 Last year's Men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz will hope to maintain his dominance Credit: PA
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Staggering price for a handful of strawberries at Wimbledon after first hike in 15 years – as full food list is revealed
THE staggering price for Wimbledon's classic strawberries and cream has been revealed - as the full food list is confirmed. Beginning in 2010, guests had been able to enjoy the sweet treat for £2.50. 4 4 4 Strawberries and cream hiked in price for first time in 15 years After 15 years, SW19 chiefs upped the price ahead of this year's edition of the Wimbledon. Visitors now pay £2.70 - marking a total increase of 20p. Speaking previously, a Wimbledon spokesperson said: "We have taken the decision to slightly increase the price of strawberries this year from £2.50 to £2.70. "We feel that this modest increase still ensures that our world-famous strawberries are available at a very reasonable price." Strawberries and cream have been a Wimbledon staple since the tennis tournament's inception in 1877. Approximately 140,000 punnets of them are sold each year, meaning the new price brings in an extra £28,000 for the club. Despite the increase, Wimbledon has reiterated its commitment to being accessible to all by continuing the tradition of allowing fans to bring in their own food and drink, including alcohol. Full food and drinks price list revealed Aside from strawberries and cream, Wimbledon's full price list includes other changes. The cost of a pint of draught beer has increased by 35p from last summer. For example, a pint of Stella Artois priced up at £8.85 ($12) and a Guinness costing £8.45. Bottles of beer have also increased by 30p this time around. It's cheaper than the darts though - with Premier League fans complaining the cheapest pint was £9.25 at the final. Fans can also opt for a classic glass of Pimm's - although it will set them back a whopping £12.25 ($17), 30p more than last summer. Elsewhere, a bag of Skittles sets spectators back £5 ($7) and it's the same price for some Haribo - each 40p more than. Perhaps the more cost-efficient sweet treat is a packet of Minstrels, which at £4.40 are actually 20p cheaper than last year. Still to come This year's Women's Final will see USA's Amanda Anisimova face Poland's Iga Świątek. In one Men's Semi Finals, Italy's Jannik Sinner will play against the legendary Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz is set to face USA's Taylor Fritz in the other Semi Final.
The Guardian
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Wimbledon serves up Pimm's-inspired mocktail for alcohol-free tennis fans
For 54 years, Pimm's has been as much a part of the Wimbledon experience as strawberries and cream, with 300,000 glasses sold each fortnight. And now Wimbledon has experimented with creating a mocktail in the style of the beloved fruity punch owing to the growing demand for alcohol-free options at the championships. The club has introduced Stella Artois' booze-free beer on draught and mocktails made from non-alcoholic sparkling wines and spirits amid the move towards sobriety among gen Z. Charlie Cook, the business director of food and drink at Wimbledon, said: 'We look at market trends. Within our business we employ a food and drink futurist to look at where those trends are going. The younger generations are looking for lower or non-alcoholic offerings.' Staff at SW19 said there had been demand for Stella's 0.0 offering and an uptick in customers asking for an alcohol-free version of Pimm's. Cook said the club had yet to perfect a mocktail to fill the gap. 'We've tried a version using balsamic, which has a quite similar flavour profile, but we haven't really cracked that one yet. It would be a good one though,' he said. Wimbledon later stressed it was not attempting to create a booze-free Pimm's but a drink inspired by the popular beverage. Destiny Olusegun, 22, a bar manager at the grounds, said spectators were keen to try an alcohol-free version of the summer cocktail that has long been synonymous with the championships. 'Quite a few people come up and ask for non-alcoholic Pimm's,' he said. 'A lot of people aren't from here [the UK], so Pimm's is like a massive Wimbledon phenomenon. If everyone else is having a Pimm's or a beer, you don't want to have a soft drink. You want a nice drink.' A staff member at the Pimm's stall on the Hill had had a similar experience. 'People do ask quite a lot, especially if they are pregnant, what sort of non-alcoholic versions we have. I worked here last year and people were asking the same thing,' she said. 'I'd say around one in 50 people ask if there's a non-alcoholic version of Pimm's. Some people will also ask if we can do half pints as well, older people in particular. But young people ask as well – especially pregnant women.' Wimbledon has been offering a mocktail spritz which includes non-alcoholic gin, sugar syrup and pink grapefruit soda for £12.60 and a 0% paloma made from a booze-free bergamot aperitif for £10.40. Olusegun said demand for non-alcoholic drinks had grown in his three years at Wimbledon and suggested they were most popular among those aged 25 to 50. 'People are shifting away from alcohol,' he said. 'People are more conscious of what they're drinking, how they're drinking, – especially if you're going to be here all day. You don't want to be drinking 20 pints, but you may still like a drink and be able to engage in the same social culture, be able to cheers your beer, have something cold. 'Having a non-alcoholic Pimm's option, even if it was just in a can, would still give people that feeling of being included.'
