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Global News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
B.C. artist takes designs to ‘new heights' with animations for Las Vegas Sphere
It is sizzling animation on concert screens, that for the longest time, was trapped inside a highly creative mind. 'I see a lot of stuff in my head, and I was never good at getting it out. I was never good at drawing or painting,' Mike Voskakis told Global's This is BC. 'As I was working, I just started teaching myself animation just for fun, just to get some of the stuff out of my head.' 2:00 This is BC: Siegel's Bagels anniversary Voskakis is an electrician by trade, but the rest of his time is spent at his other job: creating complex visual elements for clients all around the world. Story continues below advertisement 'The last couple of years it's completely exploded,' said Voskakis. 'There are people who buy them for festivals, music videos, they might be in a show, they might be on the sides of buildings.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy He quickly gained viral traction when he first started, going on to make YouTube videos for musicians. When Alex Grey, who does art design for the band Tool, started following him on social media there was no turning back. 'I like to push the limits, too. The technology. I like to show people things they haven't seen before,' said Voskakis. Late last year, he got a job out of Las Vegas to design for one of his biggest clients yet. 2:35 This is BC: Park Sound Studio hits a new note 'My agent Hannah messaged me and said, 'Do you want to make some visuals for The Sphere for New Year's Eve?' And I'm like, of course.' Story continues below advertisement The walls in his condo are a tech graveyard plastered with old computer components. His ceiling is a testing ground for new animation. Production will continue for bands and DJs with different projects arriving in the pipeline all the time. There are no limits to the mesmerizing material that will be created. 'I'm excited to show people new things that couldn't have been made a couple of years ago,' said Voskakis. 'You're going to see a lot more from me. I'm going to take it to new heights.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Merab Dvalishvili's coach doesn't think Sean O'Malley deserved an immediate rematch
The bantamweight title changed hands at UFC 306 last September. Merab Dvalishvili dethroned Sean O'Malley at The Sphere in Las Vegas to capture the 135-pound championship. The two will rematch in the UFC 316 main event on June 7 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Advertisement Following their first fight, O'Malley went into surgery while Dvalishvili defended his title for the first time. O'Malley hasn't fought since the UFC 306 loss, and Dvalishvili's coach, John Wood, doesn't think O'Malley deserves an immediate rematch. "I believe, first and foremost, I'll say it time and time again, the UFC knows what they're doing. They are way smarter than any of us when it comes to the business of it, so I never knock the on who deserves, or who should, who should this," Wood said during an interview with Submission Radio. "When it comes to making those decisions, they make the best decisions. Sometimes it's not the decisions we want as fans, or fighters and coaches and teams, but it is what it is," Wood continued. "Do I personally think he should have had to fought somebody else? Yes. I do in the realm of the rankings a who's there. I think it would have been a bigger buildup." Advertisement Related: Former UFC champion Sean O'Malley explains why he stopped smoking weed While Wood would have liked for O'Malley to fight his way back to a title bout, he also recognizes the star power of the former titleholder. "O'Malley has a huge fanbase, though," Wood said. "He has star power. I don't know how much that plays into this fight anymore. But I would have liked to have seen him maybe fight [Petr] Yan again and had to fight a true contender or something to get back to the title. But again, that's not our decision. "My personal opinion, unless you've defended that belt multiple times and you've become a guy like [Valentina] Shevchenko, [Zhang] Weili, or even [Alex] Pereira, or [Israel] Adesanya. These guys that defended those belts, like Jon Jones. If you lose that belt, I believe you've been at the top for so long that maybe it was an off night and you have the chance to get that belt back," Dvalishvili's coach continued. "That's my opinion. Getting those instant rematches are for somebody who has defended multiple, multiple times and is basically a legend in the sport. I don't think that's the case here."
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Harry Styles in 'so random' appearance in Vatican crowd for history-making Pope Leo XIV address
Harry Styles in 'so random' appearance in Vatican crowd for history-making Pope Leo XIV address Harry Styles was among the thousands gathered in Vatican City to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV following a two-day papal conclave Harry Styles at a previous event (Image: PA ) Harry Styles was spotted among the throng of people in the Vatican City on Thursday, May 9, witnessing Pope Leo XIV's inaugural public address. The 31-year-old singer subtly blended into the crowd at the historic event, donning a grey cap emblazoned with "Techno is my boyfriend", black sunglasses, and a familiar blue coat he's been seen wearing on multiple occasions. Visitors to Vatican City were taken aback to see the Grammy-winning artist attending such a momentous religious event, as the first American pope in history addressed his followers after a two-day papal conclave. Styles' surprise appearance at the papal announcement quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans expressing their joy at seeing the chart-topping artist partaking in the historic event. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter One user said: "Harry styles is so random, one day he's at the Grammys winning album of the year, then he's running a marathon in Japan... But he could also be in Rome waiting for the announcement of the new Pope, i love being his fan." Another fan humorously commented on Styles' celebrity status, posting: "Can't believe the new pope got a glimpse of Harry styles on his first day of the new job." Article continues below Observant fans also noticed the slogan on the singer's hat, "Techno is my boyfriend". "EDM ALBUM COMING," speculated one commenter. Another chimed in: "Iconic of him. "Why would he do that?" questioned a third, reports the Irish Star.. The artist, whose music career has amassed an impressive fortune estimated at $140 million, has lately been in the spotlight for activities outside of the recording studio. In an impressive display of stamina last month, he ran in the Tokyo Marathon and impressively completed the 26.2-mile race in less than four hours, surpassing 20,000 fellow participants. Despite making various public appearances, Styles is shying away from the trend set by others and won't be joining the array of stars for a Las Vegas residency at The Sphere. A representative for the ex-One Direction star recently clarified to US Weekly: "To set the record straight, there has never been plans for Harry Styles to perform at Sphere." Despite soaring fame, the thrice Grammy-acclaimed artist continues to endear himself to his global fanbase with a grounded approach, often interacting with his followers in unexpected places across the globe. Article continues below
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Harry Styles bizarrely spotted during Pope announcement and people were distracted by one thing
Harry Styles bizarrely spotted during Pope announcement and people were distracted by one thing Harry Styles was among thousands of people who flocked to the Vatican City on Thursday to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history Harry Styles seen in the Vatican City on Thursday to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV Harry Styles was among the many spectators in Rome this Thursday, witnessing Pope Leo XIV give his first public address. The 31-year-old pop sensation quietly blended in with the crowd during the event, wearing a subtle grey cap that read "Techno is my boyfriend", which has got the attention of his fans, coupled with black sunglasses and a familiar blue coat he's been seen in before. Surprise rippled through Vatican City as visitors spotted the Grammy-winning star attending the landmark spiritual milestone, marking the first-ever public speech from an American pope following a pivotal two-day conclave. Harry's unexpected presence at the announcement of the new pope swiftly became a subject of fascination online, with his fans sharing plenty of excitement. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Harry Styles was spotted at Pope Leo XIV's inaugural address. One admiring fan remarked on Twitter: "Harry styles is so random, one day he's at the grammys winning album of the year, then he's running a marathon in japan... But he could also be in rome waiting for the announcement of the new pope, i love being his fan.", reports the Irish Star. Someone else added: "Can't believe the new pope got a glimpse of Harry styles on his first day of the new job." Article continues below Others noticed Styles' choice of headwear, speculating on what it meant with comments like "EDM ALBUM COMING," and describing the move as "Iconic of him." Meanwhile, another individual curiously questioned: "Why would he do that?". The Golden singer, who boasts an estimated fortune of $140 million from his thriving music career, is attracting attention not just for his songs lately. He tackled the Tokyo Marathon last month, clocking in below four hours and outpacing 20,000 fellow runners over the gruelling 26.2-mile distance. Despite his diverse public appearances, Styles will not be following other major artists to Las Vegas for a residency at The Sphere. A spokesperson for the former One Direction member recently told US Weekly. Article continues below "To set the record straight, there has never been plans for Harry Styles to perform at Sphere." The three-time Grammy-winning artist has built a reputation for his down-to-earth attitude despite his immense fame, frequently engaging directly with fans in unexpected settings around the world.
Boston Globe
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Sam Calagione hopes Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale will be a hit
Calagione was at Fenway for Grateful Dead night, accompanied by his latest beer release, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale. Back in the box a few minutes after his first pitch, Calagione exhaled. 'I was in the non-embarrassing zone,' he told a reporter, before hugging and high-fiving his family and friends. 'Just the right amount of liquid courage.' Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up Sam Calagione throws out the first pitch at Fenway for Grateful Dead night. Advertisement A Greenfield native, Calagione remembers coming to games with his grandfather, who lived in Medford. Calagione went to boarding school with Ted Williams's son, and recalls a banquet where The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived sat down at his table. Throwing out the first pitch felt like a culmination of those memories, as well as some career accomplishments. Though it hasn't been around long, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale is now Dogfish Head's No. 2-selling beer, behind the iconic 60-Minute IPA. The 5.3 percent ABV beer is made with Azacca and El Dorado hops, the sustainable grain kernza, and a little bit of oat and honey-infused granola. 'We said, let's make a beer that has some hop character to it, but that'll appeal to the broadest demo of legal age, deadheads, not just hop heads,' says Calagione. 'So in other words, not just craft beer focus, but a really broad demographic.' Advertisement Calagione is in the Dead demo himself, having recently caught a show at The Sphere in Las Vegas. For his first pitch, he wore a tie-dyed Dead shirt with Bill Walton's name and number on the back as a tribute to the former Celtics great and Dead superfan. Calagione has early memories of the band as well. 'In Greenfield, right on Main Street, was an independent record store. I remember walking by as, like, a 14- or 15-year-old and seeing the cover to 'Shakedown Street,' which is probably not their most renowned album. It's probably their most dancy, almost disco-esque album. I fell in love with it.' Calagione hopes fans will love the beer, too. Gary Dzen can be reached at
