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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scream, Sip, Slay: Here's How Mumbai Is Toasting to Friendship
This Friendship Day, Mumbai is bringing out the big guns—from high-energy amusement parks to slow-sipped cocktails, from nostalgia-packed brunches to immersive chef's tables. Whatever your vibe, there's something for every kind of friendship. Here's your ultimate list of places to celebrate with your ride-or-die crew this week: For the Ones Who Scream Together If your friendships are defined by thrill-seeking and spontaneous plans, this amusement park celebration is your dream getaway. From August 1st to 3rd, take advantage of a special Buy 2 Tickets & Get 1 Free offer, along with free access to a Trampoline Park. Add roller coasters, water rides, and carnival fun, and you've got a weekend your group chat will talk about all year. Where: Imagicaa, Khopoli For the Ones Who Brunch Like It's a Sitcom Inspired by the iconic TV show 'Friends', this rooftop celebration brings your favourite episodes to life—minus the drama. Feast on a massive brunch spread, get competitive at beer pong, channel your inner artist at a candle-making workshop, and wind down with an F1 screening. A perfect mix of classy and chaotic—just like your friendship. Where: Onrique, Santacruz For the Ones Who Play Hard This luxe gaming lounge turns Friendship Day into a full-blown arcade adventure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Think VR zones, boutique bowling, over 80 immersive games, and cocktails like the Maracuya La Picante to keep things buzzy. With plush interiors, a 360° bar, and gourmet bites like Crabstick & Caviar, this spot blends nostalgia with pure indulgence. Where: Game Palacio, Phoenix Palladium For the Ones Who Bond Over Good Music Here's to the friends who share playlists and memories. This venue offers a vinyl-only listening bar experience, spinning classics from legends like Hendrix and The Doors. Add to that award-winning cocktails like the Mango Chilli Gimlet and tapas-style bites—from crispy fish tacos to Kerala mutton fry—and you've got an intimate vibe that's perfect for reminiscing. Where: Baroke, South Mumbai For the Ones Who Toast to Gratitude Step into a space designed for togetherness, conversation, and a touch of European elegance. Feast on signature dishes like Pulled Lamb Tacos, Four Cheese Pizza, and the indulgent Mercii Surprise, alongside group-sized cocktail pitchers. Don't forget to leave a heartfelt note on the BFF Wall—a thoughtful touch that adds soul to the setting. Where: Mercii, Mumbai For the Ones Who Brunch with Flair Middle Eastern flavours take centre stage at this lavish brunch, featuring everything from mezze and Machboos Al Kuzu to Lotus Milk Cake and unlimited pours of handcrafted cocktails. With live retro music in the background, it's the kind of brunch where laughter flows as freely as the mimosas. Where: Bayroute (All Outlets) For the Ones Who Love a Good Spread This all-you-can-eat brunch is a love letter to long-standing friendships. The menu spans Gung Bao Potatoes, Gobhi Musallam, and Bharwan Mirchi Pulao, ending on a sweet high with a Hazelnut Choux Pastry. Live counters, a chaat station, and fun extras like nail art and tarot reading make this brunch a mix of food, fun, and flair. Where: Hornby's Pavilion, ITC Grand Central For the Ones Who Eat Adventurously This exclusive 7-course chef's table experience brings storytelling to the plate, with dishes inspired by fire, fermentation, and finesse. From Fire-Threshed Baby Chicken to Mushroom Parfait with Black Garlic Butter, every bite is bold, expressive, and unforgettable. It's a one-night-only dinner that elevates food to friendship art. Where: DEA, Mumbai So whether your vibe is chilled sangrias or full-throttle VR battles, Mumbai's got your Friendship Day plans sorted. All you need is your gang—and a good appetite for fun.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne's Best Album With Black Sabbath Is a Sweet, Underrated Masterpiece
When you think of the rock legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, it's natural to think of heavy metal hits like "Suicide Solution" or "Crazy Train." But what gets lost in all the 1980s image of Ozzy is the slightly more contemplative version of the singer, one who was closer to the sound of The Doors or Led Zeppelin than anything else. Because Osbourne has just died, it's natural to turn toward his greatest hits, both as a solo artist and with the band Black Sabbath. But, not everything about what made Ozzy's music great was his flashier stuff. It's for this reason that one might want to consider the slightly underrated 1972 Black Sabbath album, Vol. 4. Hardcore fans of the band, or music critics, will often put Vol 4. on top 10 lists, but in terms of very famous songs, or what sits at the top of Spotify, most of the famous Ozzy songs from his Black Sabbath days tend to come from Paranoid (1970) or Heaven and Hell (1980). Meanwhile, again, on Spotify, Ozzy's most famous solo songs are all from the 1980s and beyond. But the 1972 Black Sabbath album Vol. 4 is a different kind of beast. This is an album you can sit with rather than simply rock out to. You've probably heard the famous stomper "Snowblind" on this album, but have you ever heard the moody and brilliant "Changes"? View the to see embedded media. When you listen to this song, assuming you've never heard it, you'll be blown away that this is the same Ozzy who gave us "Crazy Train" and was famous for biting the head off of a bat on stage in 1982. "Changes" is a song that could be a solo John Lennon song or something recorded by Elton John on an off day. Not to be confused with the David Bowie song of the same name, "Changes" is a ballad that finds Ozzy lamenting about a breakup, the loss of a friend, and the forward march of time. The rest of Vol. 4 doesn't get as romantic or as solemn as this song. But, "Changes" is an example of why Ozzy was such a massive talent. His voice on the song is both sweet and raw at the same time. If you only think of Ozzy as a wildman rocker, Vol. 4 and "Changes" in particular will make you remember the late musician in an entirely different Osbourne's Best Album With Black Sabbath Is a Sweet, Underrated Masterpiece first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 22, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
7NEWS
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Michael Madsen, Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill actor, dies at 67
Michael Madsen, the gravel-voiced character actor best known for playing sneering tough guys in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, died Thursday morning from cardiac arrest, according to his manager, Ron Smith. He was 67. Madsen was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning and pronounced dead, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Watch Commander Christopher Jauregui said. 'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life,' his managers Smith and Susan Ferris and publicist Liz Rodriguez said in a statement. They added that he 'was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many'. In an acting career spanning more than 40 years, Madsen racked up dozens of screen roles. But he was best known for his collaborations with Tarantino, who cast him as a psychotic thief in Reservoir Dogs and a washed-up hitman in Kill Bill: Vol. 2. Reservoir Dogs, one of the seminal independent films of the 1990s, shocked audiences with its graphic violence, including a scene in which Madsen's character, Mr. Blonde, cuts off a police officer's ear while dancing to 'Stuck in the Middle With You.' Madsen's other notable big-screen credits include The Doors, Thelma & Louise, and Donnie Brasco. Tarantino included him in the ensemble casts of the bloody Western The Hateful Eight and the 1969-set Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. In addition to film and television projects, Madsen played voice roles in video games such as Grand Theft Auto III, the Dishonored series, and Crime Boss: Rockay City. He also published poetry and photography. Michael Madsen was born in Chicago on Sept. 25, 1957, to a firefighter father and filmmaker mother; one of his siblings is the Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen. He got his professional start working at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre, where he apprenticed under John Malkovich. The experience led to small early roles in 1980s films like WarGames and The Natural. Madsen eventually broke through with Reservoir Dogs, a low-budget crime thriller that launched Tarantino's career and helped transform the Sundance Film Festival into a Hollywood hotspot. The film also earned Madsen an indelible place in film history. The sadistic and trigger-happy Mr. Blonde was one of the 400 nominees for the American Film Institute's list of the all-time greatest movie villains. Roger Ebert praised Madsen's performance in an otherwise mixed review of Reservoir Dogs. 'One of the discoveries in the movie is Madsen, who has done a lot of acting over the years ... but here emerges with the kind of really menacing screen presence only a few actors achieve; he can hold his own with the fearsome Tierney, and reminds me a little of a very mean Robert De Niro,' Ebert wrote in his review. Madsen was originally lined up to play John Travolta's role in Tarantino's era-defining Pulp Fiction, though he dropped out to appear in Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp instead — a choice he said he came to regret. Tarantino's Kill Bill: Vol. 2 allowed Madsen to flex his dramatic muscles as Budd, a former elite assassin who eventually finds himself working as a low-rent bouncer and living in a trailer. He worked steadily throughout his career, acting in various small-scale projects but occasionally appearing in high-profile releases, such as the James Bond franchise entry Die Another Day and the graphic novel adaptation Sin City. Madsen was married three times, most recently to DeAnna Morgan. He is survived by four children, including actor Christian Madsen; another son, Hudson, died in 2022. - With AP
Irish Examiner
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Michael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco, dies aged 67
The actor Michael Madsen has died aged 67 at his home in Malibu, according to authorities and his representatives. No foul play is suspected, the sheriff's department confirmed, after deputies responded to the Los Angeles county home following a call to the emergency services on Thursday morning. He was pronounced dead at 8.25am. In an email, Madsen's manager, Ron Smith, confirmed his client had died from cardiac arrest. A statement from Smith and another manager, Susan Ferris, along with publicist Liz Rodriguez said: 'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. 'Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.' Over a four-decade career, Madsen had won acclaim for his portrayals of often enigmatic and frequently wise-cracking tough guys in films including Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Reservoir Dogs, Thelma & Louise and Donnie Brasco. He also features in later Tarantino films including The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Other credits among the 346 listed on IMDb include The Doors, Free Willy, Species, Die Another Day, Sin City and Scary Movie 4. Madsen began his career in Chicago as part of the Steppenwolf Theatre company as as apprentice to John Malkovich before debuting on the big screen in 1983 sci-fi WarGames. His global breakthrough came in 1994 when he played the menacing criminal Mr Blonde in Tarantino's feature debut, Reservoir Dogs. Madsen's performance won acclaim for its fleet-footed menace and unreadable joviality – despite the actor originally desiring the part of Mr Pink,(eventually played by Steve Buscemi), because it featured more scenes alongside his hero Harvey Keitel. Despite teaming up with Tarantino again for Pulp Fiction 11 years later, Madsen missed out on a number of significant film roles which might have expanded the scope of his career, including the leads in LA Confidential and Natural Born Killers. Speaking to the Guardian in 2004, he expressed frustration with some fellow film-makers for passing him over for parts, as well as with what he perceived as a wider lack of care within the industry. 'When I was really down and out,' he said, 'and I was just ready to flatline, you would think that an element of Hollywood would try to hold you up, just keep you going. I mean, everybody pretty much knows that I'm a father. A lot of people have made a lot of money with me involved in their projects, so if only for that reason. But no – nothing was happening.' Madsen also ascribed the 'patchiness' of his career to a being a man out of time. 'Maybe I was just born in the wrong era,' he said. 'I'm a bit of a throwback to the days of black-and-white movies. Those guys back then, they had a certain kind of directness about them. A lot of the screenplays, the plots were very simplistic – they gave rise to a type of antihero that maybe I suit better.' The actor also said he felt more at home with traditional male pursuits than in performance. 'All the putting on makeup and dressing up in clothes,' he says. 'And you got to be a bit self-centred to pull it off. I guess it's just the way I was brought up. For me, it's more masculine to dig ditches or drive a tow truck.' The brother of actor Virginia Madsen, he was married three times and had seven children, one of who pre-deceased him. — The Guardian Read More Firefighters injured tackling wildfires in eastern Germany
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First Post
03-07-2025
- General
- First Post
History Today: When the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War came to an end
The Battle of Gettysburg, considered to be one of the most important battles of the American Civil War, came to an end on July 3, 1863. Fought for over three days, the battle marks a turning point in the history of America. On this day in 1971, singing legend Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub of his Paris home read more A painting of the Battle of Gettysburg which came to an end at 5 pm on July 3. Wikimedia Commons One of the largest and bloodiest battles to have been fought on of the American soil - the Battle of Gettysburg came to an end on July 3, 1863. It was fought for over three days in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and marked a turning point in the American Civil War. If you are a history geek who loves to learn about important events from the past, Firstpost Explainers' ongoing series, History Today, will be your one-stop destination to explore key events. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jim Morrison, the legendary frontman of the rock band The Doors, was found dead in Paris, France, on this day in 1971. Here is all that took place on this day across the world. The Battle of Gettysburg drew to an end It was the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, which became the last attempt of Confederate General Robert E Lee to break the Union Army led by Major General George G. Meade. It was a disastrous attempt that ended in failure, thus bringing the most decisive battle of the American Civil War to an end. The battle began when Confederate forces encountered Union troops unexpectedly, leading to intense fighting that quickly escalated. On July 2, both sides engaged in brutal combat at key locations like Little Round Top, Culp's Hill and the Peach Orchard. By July 3, Lee launched his most ambitious and ill-fated assault, Pickett's Charge, a massive infantry attack on the Union centre at Cemetery Ridge. Both sides lost more than a third of their entire number of soldiers. Wikimedia Commons Pickett's Charge failed disastrously, resulting in heavy Confederate casualties and forcing Lee to retreat to Virginia. With over 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded or missing, Gettysburg was the costliest battle in American history. The Union victory ended Lee's attempt to invade the North and boosted Northern morale, shifting the momentum of the war in favour of the Union. The battle's end also paved the way for President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered a few months later in November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery. His words redefined the purpose of the war as a struggle not just for the Union, but for the principle of equality and freedom. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jim Morrison death in 1971 Legendary performer and singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in his apartment in Paris on July 3, 1971. Morrison was a member of the rock band The Doors. His untimely passing quickly became one of rock music's most enduring mysteries, fuelling numerous conspiracy theories due to the lack of an official autopsy. Morrison had moved to Paris in March 1971 with his longtime girlfriend, Pamela Courson, taking a break from The Doors and the pressures of fame to focus on his poetry. According to Courson's account, Morrison woke up feeling ill in the early hours of July 3 and took a bath. She later found him unresponsive. The official cause of death was listed as heart failure by French authorities, who did not deem an autopsy necessary under local law. The Tomb of rock singer and performer Jim Morrison at the Pere-Lachaise cemetery in Paris. File image/AP However, the absence of a formal examination has led to decades of speculation. Various unofficial accounts and theories have emerged, including claims that he died of a heroin overdose at a Parisian nightclub, the Rock 'n' Roll Circus, and his body was subsequently moved to the apartment to avoid a scandal. Some even suggest he faked his own death to escape the limelight. Known for his deep, poetic lyrics, magnetic stage presence and rebellious spirit, Morrison was a cultural icon of the 1960s counterculture. With The Doors, he created timeless hits like Light My Fire, Riders on the Storm, The End and People Are Strange. His work pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms, earning him both admiration and controversy. The singer was buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, a resting place for many famous artists and writers. His grave has since become a pilgrimage site for fans around the world. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This Day, That Year Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was removed from office by a military action in 2013. The US House of Representatives voted to admit Kansas to statehood under the antislavery resolution known as the Topeka Constitution on this day in 1856. In 1608, Samuel de Champlain founded the city of Quebec.
