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Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Muharraq Stadium Primed for Title Celebration
TDT | Manama The General Sports Authority (GSA) has given the green light for Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium in Muharraq to host the final day of the 2024/2025 Nasser bin Hamad Premier League on Tuesday. With Muharraq already crowned champions, the stage is set for a grand celebration as the Reds lift the trophy in front of an expected packed house and dignitaries. Big Night Ahead Under the guidance of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the stadium has undergone a thorough facelift. A recent inspection by the authority confirmed that everything is in place for the big event. From a revamped main stand to upgraded player dressing rooms and spectator terraces, the venue is primed to welcome fans and officials alike. Ready for the Reds Muharraq sealed the title with a 6-1 win over Manama earlier this month, their first championship since the 2017-2018 season. The club's 34th league title will be celebrated in style at their home ground. Logistical preparations, like electrical upgrades and fresh paint, are in place to ensure a smooth event. The atmosphere is expected to be palpable, with supporters ready to chant 'The League Belongs to the Reds' as the trophy is raised. A Fitting Stage The Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium, a cornerstone of Bahraini football, is no stranger to big moments. Tomorrow's ceremony is yet another chapter in its storied history, as Muharraq's dominance is cemented. With the venue polished and ready, all eyes will be on the Reds as they cap off a stellar campaign with a well-earned celebration. --------------------------------
Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Here's what the star-studded voice cast of Netflix's 'Big Mouth' looks like in real life
Nick Kroll plays Nick and Maury. Kroll played several human characters, including Nick Birch, the series' lead character, who was inspired by Kroll's childhood. Kroll also played Lola Skumpy and Coach Steve, Andrew's hormone monster, Maury, and Nick's hormone monster, Rick. Kroll is known for starring in the FX comedy "The League," creating and starring in his own sketch series "Kroll Show," and creating the "Big Mouth" spinoff series " Human Resources." John Mulaney plays Andrew Glouberman. Andrew Glouberman, a boy obsessed with masturbation, is Nick Birch's best friend who joins him on his adventure through puberty. John Mulaney, a comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer, plays the character. Mulaney has starred in other animated movies, including "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" and " Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." Jessi Klein plays Jessi Glaser. Jessi Klein plays Jessi Glaser, a close friend of Nick and Andrew's who explores her sexuality and struggles with depression and her parents' divorce. Klein is best known for her writing and producing work, having previously produced " Inside Amy Schumer," "Transparent," and "Dead to Me." Maya Rudolph plays Connie LaCienega and Diane Birch. Maya Rudolph plays two characters in the series — Connie LaCienega, the hormone monster for Jessi, and Diane Birch, Nick's mother. Rudolph, who rose to fame as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," has won four primetime Emmy Awards for her performance in "Big Mouth" and has starred in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Bridesmaids," "The Good Place," and "The Lego Movie 2." Ayo Edebiri plays Missy Foreman-Greenwald. Missy is a nerdy biracial classmate of Andrew, Jessi, and Nick's. In the first four seasons, Jenny Slate voiced the character, but she stepped down from the role in 2020, announcing on Instagram that black people should play black characters. Slate was replaced with Ayo Edebiri as Missy began to explore her Black identity in the show. Edebiri is best known for her breakout roles in the 2020s in "Bottoms" and " The Bear." Thandiwe Newton plays Mona. Jason Mantzoukas plays Jay Bilzerian. Jay Bilzerian, a sex-obsessed bisexual boy, is another friend of Andrew, Nick, and Jessi's. Mantzoukas is a comedian who has previously played equally wacky characters in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," " The Good Place," and "The League." Andrew Rannells plays Matthew MacDell. Matthew MacDell, a gossipy gay student, was initially a secondary character in the first few seasons but became one of the main characters after season 3, developing relationships with Jay and Jessi. Broadway and screen actor Andrew Rannells has starred in " The Prom" and "Girls" and has a vibrant voice-acting career, appearing on shows like "Sonic X," "Pokémon," and "Invincible." David Thewlis plays The Shame Wizard. David Thewlis joined the cast in season two as the Shame Wizard, who will mock and bully the children to amplify their shame around their mistakes. Thewlis previously starred in multiple "Harry Potter" movies, "Wonder Woman," and "The Theory of Everything." Jean Smart plays Depression Kitty. Depression Kitty first shows up in season two after Jessi starts to develop strong negative emotions amid her parents' divorce. Since then, Depression Kitty has made a few appearances across the show. Jean Smart, an Emmy-winning actor who stars in "Hacks," played Depression Kitty. Maria Bamford plays Tito the Anxiety Mosquito. Tito the Anxiety Mosquito embodies the children's anxiety, first appearing in season four. Comedian Maria Bamford is known for her comedy specials as well as her Netflix show "Lady Dynamite." Zazie Beetz plays Danni. Megan Thee Stallion plays Megan. In season seven, Megan Thee Stallion guest stars as Megan, a hormone monster for Danni. Megan Thee Stallion is better known for her rapping career, though she has also starred in Disney+'s "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" and the 2023 movie "Dicks: The Musical." Jordan Peele plays the ghost of Duke Ellington. One of Nick's friends is the ghost of jazz pianist Duke Ellington, who lives in the teen's attic. Jordan Peele is the voice behind the ghost. He also played Missy's father, Cyrus Foreman-Greenwald. Peele is an Oscar-winning horror director and comedy actor best known for directing "Get Out," "Nope," and "Us" and starring in "Key and Peele." Brian Tyree Henry plays Elijah. Elijah, an asexual Christian student, appears in seasons six and seven, building a relationship with Missy. They broke up after graduating from middle school. Brian Tyree Henry, known for his roles in "Atlanta," "Bullet Train," and Marvel's "Eternals," plays Elijah. Henry has voice acting experience from starring in the "Spider-Verse" movies as Miles Morales' father, Jefferson. Natasha Lyonne plays Ms. Dunn. Natasha Lyonne guest stars in the final season as sex-ed teacher Ms. Dunn. Lyonne has also made cameos in previous seasons playing Suzette Saint James, Jay's pillow girlfriend, and Nadia Vulvokov, the character Lyonne plays in Netflix's " Russian Doll." Lyonne is best known for starring in "American Pie," "Orange is the New Black," and " Poker Face." Ali Wong plays Ali. Ali Wong joined "Big Mouth" in season three, playing the pansexual transfer student Ali. Wong is a comedian who has previously starred in other Netflix originals like "Beef" and "Always Be My Maybe." Keke Palmer plays Rochelle. "Big Mouth" season five introduced the concept of Hateworms and Lovebugs, who strengthen the children's emotions. Rochelle, played by Keke Palmer, was Missy's Hateworm but later transformed into her Lovebug.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN 2025 NBA Mock Draft has UNC basketball star going early in second round
ESPN 2025 NBA Mock Draft has UNC basketball star going early in second round Which overall selection will this former UNC basketball star be in the 2025 NBA Draft? The North Carolina Tar Heels, who aced the basketball transfer portal earlier this offseason, still have a major roster need to fill at small forward. Many expected Drake Powell's return to UNC for his sophomore season, but Powell entered his name in the NBA Draft instead. Powell made a North Carolina return possible, but he's staying in the draft, thanks to a strong performance at the NBA Draft Combine. Speaking of the 2025 Draft, we have an early installation of projections – and Powell lands in it. In a recent mock draft from ESPN NBA Draft Analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, Powell goes 31st overall – the second round's first pick – to the Minnesota Timberwolves. If Powell lands in Minnesota, he'll be joining an extremely-talented team led by the likes of Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. The T-Wolves are currently in the Western Conference Finals, but they are in big need of small forward depth. During his lone season as a Tar Heel, Powell showcased he can be a special offensive talent, but defense is the highlight of Powell's game. UNC head coach Hubert Davis would typically assign Powell to the opposition's best scorer, with Powell proving to give those players fits. Today's NBA is dominated by iso ball and launching 3-pointers, both of which Powell is successful at, but defense will carve Powell out a spot in The League. Powell can perfect chase-down blocks, steal the basketball, rebound at high clips and race down the court for a dunk, or give you 10 points in 10 minutes. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Sydney Morning Herald
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
German spy agency brands main opposition party as ‘extremist'. The US is not happy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Germany should reverse course on branding the AfD as extremist, calling it 'tyranny in disguise'. Billionaire Elon Musk – who threw his support behind the party ahead of February elections – warned against banning it, saying it would be 'an extreme attack on democracy'. In February, US Vice President J.D. Vance stunned attendees at a security conference in Munich where he said the biggest threat to Europe was not from Russia or China, but what he called 'the enemy within', including the sidelining of political parties considered extremist. In what was seen as an extraordinary intervention into domestic politics, Vance singled out his German hosts. He told them to drop their objections to working with a party that has often revelled in banned Nazi slogans. While he did not mention the AfD by name, he made a direct reference to the long-standing agreement – which he called 'firewalls' – by mainstream German politicians to freeze out the group. 'The AfD is the most popular party in Germany, and by far the most representative of East Germany. Now the bureaucrats try to destroy it,' Vance posted on Twitter after the news broke. 'The West tore down the Berlin Wall together. And it has been rebuilt – not by the Soviets or the Russians, but by the German establishment.' The branding follows other setbacks the far-right across Europe has suffered in recent months as it seeks to translate surging support into power. They include a ban on France's Marine Le Pen contesting the 2027 presidential election after her embezzlement conviction, and the postponement of Romania's presidential vote after a far-right candidate won the first round. 'VERY SERIOUS. After France and Romania, another theft of Democracy?' wrote Matteo Salvini, deputy Italian prime minister and leader of far-right party The League, on X. German parliament could now attempt to limit or halt public funding for the AfD – but for that authorities would need evidence that the party is explicitly out to undermine or even overthrow German democracy. Meanwhile, civil servants who belong to an organisation classified as 'extremist' face possible dismissal, depending on their role within the entity, according to Germany's interior ministry. Loading The stigma could also make it harder for the AfD, which currently tops several polls and is Germany's most successful far-right party since World War II, to attract members. The BfV decision comes days before conservative leader Friedrich Merz is due to be sworn in as Germany's new chancellor and amid a heated debate within his party over how to deal with the AfD in the new Bundestag, or lower house of parliament. The AfD won a record number of seats in the national election in February, coming in second behind Merz's conservatives, which in theory entitled it to chair several key parliamentary committees. The designation could be used justify blocking AfD attempts to lead committees.
The Age
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Age
German spy agency brands main opposition party as ‘extremist'. The US is not happy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Germany should reverse course on branding the AfD as extremist, calling it 'tyranny in disguise'. Billionaire Elon Musk – who threw his support behind the party ahead of February elections – warned against banning it, saying it would be 'an extreme attack on democracy'. In February, US Vice President J.D. Vance stunned attendees at a security conference in Munich where he said the biggest threat to Europe was not from Russia or China, but what he called 'the enemy within', including the sidelining of political parties considered extremist. In what was seen as an extraordinary intervention into domestic politics, Vance singled out his German hosts. He told them to drop their objections to working with a party that has often revelled in banned Nazi slogans. While he did not mention the AfD by name, he made a direct reference to the long-standing agreement – which he called 'firewalls' – by mainstream German politicians to freeze out the group. 'The AfD is the most popular party in Germany, and by far the most representative of East Germany. Now the bureaucrats try to destroy it,' Vance posted on Twitter after the news broke. 'The West tore down the Berlin Wall together. And it has been rebuilt – not by the Soviets or the Russians, but by the German establishment.' The branding follows other setbacks the far-right across Europe has suffered in recent months as it seeks to translate surging support into power. They include a ban on France's Marine Le Pen contesting the 2027 presidential election after her embezzlement conviction, and the postponement of Romania's presidential vote after a far-right candidate won the first round. 'VERY SERIOUS. After France and Romania, another theft of Democracy?' wrote Matteo Salvini, deputy Italian prime minister and leader of far-right party The League, on X. German parliament could now attempt to limit or halt public funding for the AfD – but for that authorities would need evidence that the party is explicitly out to undermine or even overthrow German democracy. Meanwhile, civil servants who belong to an organisation classified as 'extremist' face possible dismissal, depending on their role within the entity, according to Germany's interior ministry. Loading The stigma could also make it harder for the AfD, which currently tops several polls and is Germany's most successful far-right party since World War II, to attract members. The BfV decision comes days before conservative leader Friedrich Merz is due to be sworn in as Germany's new chancellor and amid a heated debate within his party over how to deal with the AfD in the new Bundestag, or lower house of parliament. The AfD won a record number of seats in the national election in February, coming in second behind Merz's conservatives, which in theory entitled it to chair several key parliamentary committees. The designation could be used justify blocking AfD attempts to lead committees.
