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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2025 Stanley Cup anthem drama: Oilers stick with tradition as Panthers face backlash over botched performance
2025 Stanley Cup anthem drama (Getty Images) As the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers prepare to battle for the 2025 Stanley Cup, a quieter but deeply symbolic tradition takes center stage before the puck even drops: the national anthems. With teams from both Canada and the U.S. vying for hockey's highest honor, the dual performances of 'O Canada' and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' set the emotional tone—and fan expectations are sky-high. Robert Clark leads Rogers Place with a people-first performance that stirs emotion and unity For the first two games in Edmonton, longtime anthem performer Robert Clark will once again step into the stands, not the spotlight. This marks his 12th season with the Oilers, and he's earned respect not just for his vocal prowess but for turning the anthem into a shared fan experience. 'When we first started doing it in 2017, we came together and thought that this would be an awesome tribute, but also let's make it our own and put me in the crowd,' Clark told The Edmonton Journal. And while Canadian protocol usually puts 'O Canada' first, Clark sings the U.S. anthem before Canada's—energizing the crowd with each note. Oilers forward Evander Kane noted, 'A Canadian crowd always has a little extra energy and buzz, and the anthem's the last thing before the puck drops… He does a great job doing that. ' Panthers face anthem backlash as fans await confirmation of this year's singer Things are murkier in Florida, where the Game 3 anthem singer remains a mystery. After backlash from fans over The Voice Season 27 winner Adam David's underwhelming playoff performance, the pressure is on. His slow tempo and unclear lyrics drew criticism and frustration during a crucial Eastern Conference Final matchup. With past performances by talents like Alanis Morissette and Brooke Alexx still fresh in fans' minds, the bar is high. Will the Panthers opt for redemption with a powerhouse vocalist like Pranysqa Mishra or VËR, or gamble on a new face? Also Read: 'A beautiful beginning': Connor McDavid shows unwavering support for wife Lauren Kyle's Trove Living launch before NHL Finals As anthem tradition clashes with modern performance expectations, one thing is clear: this year's singers could set the emotional temperature for the Finals—before a single shot is taken.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
We can learn a lot from our presidents — even the ones you don't like
Commanding personalities As summer approaches, don't forget your history. Here's a presidential lesson or two. John Quincy Adams — despite his great last name — was fierce, haughty, unforgiving. Also cold, austere. Swam naked every morning in the Potomac. Nice. Would make Putin look like a Hallmark valentine. Cuddly Andrew Jackson. 'Old Hickory' resolved differences with fists and a sword. Think Nancy Pelosi in long drawers. Advertisement Martin Van Buren. Smooth talker, perfumed dandy, loved making speeches. 1837 William Henry Harrison about whom even Mrs. Harrison couldn't remember. James Polk. Democrat. In his early days, palled around with Francis Scott Key, 'The Star-Spangled Banner' author. Wherever they are now they're toasting Taylor Swift. Advertisement 1841, VP John Tyler suddenly becomes president. Mild-mannered. Constituents fretted he's incapable of running the country. During his tenure 618 banks closed. One term only. He has since reappeared in the persona of Hunter Biden's daddy. Zachary Taylor. Helped establish the Panama Canal which now we're trying to schlep back from Panama. Millard Fillmore. Nothing about him that worked except that he finally got out of office. I mean where are you going with the name Millard? Advertisement James Buchanan. His book was titled 'Mr. Buchanan's Administration on the Eve of Rebellion.' Only dogs pored over it. Abraham Lincoln. Nine thousand movies made about him. Now the subject of the about-to-win-a-Tony 'Oh, Mary!' Everybody's played him but Dolly Parton. Andrew Johnson had a tailor shop. So did my grandfather. Johnson became president. My grampa not. Ulysses S. Grant's political knowledge — small. Booze intake — LARGE. Had he exhaled the Rockies would've been pebbles. Advertisement James Garfield. Republican. July '81 shot by a crazed disappointed office-seeker. Chester Arthur. Told, 'drop the nomination as you would a red-hot shoe from the forge.' His run for the nomination halfhearted. Grover Cleveland. Ran amok. Fathered an illegitimate child. Opposition slogan was: 'Ma, ma, where's my pa?' William McKinley. Shot in the abdomen by an anarchist in Buffalo. Theodore Roosevelt. Republican. Larger-than-life leader who faced obstacles head-on. Said was: 'He's not an American. He is America.' 1909-1913 the 27th president was William Howard Taft. Republican. He called the White House 'the loneliest place in the world.' Advertisement Be it known that Abraham Lincoln once said: 'A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.' Yeah? Well, somewhere he should see B'way's 'Oh, Mary!' get its Tony. Only in America, kids, only in America.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour setlist in full for UK tour
As part of her tour, the megastar will be heading to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for six sold-out nights. The Cowboy Carter Tour has already been making its way around the USA, seeing social media flooded with videos and pictures of Beyoncé on tour. But many have been wondering what the exact setlist will be and which chart-topping anthems the former Destiny's Child singer will perform. So you can get ready to sing your heart out, we've got the setlist according to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour setlist AMERIICAN REQUIEM Blackbird (The Beatles cover) The Star-Spangled Banner (John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key cover) Freedom YA YA / Why Don't You Love Me OH LOUISIANA PROPAGANDA AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM SPAGHETTII Formation MY HOUSE Diva TRAILER ALLIIGATOR TEARS JUST FOR FUN PROTECTOR The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger song) FLAMENCO PEEP SHOW DESERT EAGLE RIIVERDANCE II HANDS II HEAVEN TYRANT THIQUE LEVII'S JEANS SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN' / PURE/HONEY / SUMMER RENAISSANCE OUTLAW (50FT COWBOY) TEXAS HOLD 'EM Crazy in Love Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) Love on Top Irreplaceable If I Were a Boy DOLLY P Jolene (Dolly Parton cover) Daddy Lessons BODYGUARD II MOST WANTED CUFF IT HEATED Before I Let Go (Maze featuring Frankie Beverly cover) HOLY DAUGHTER DAUGHTER OPERA I'M THAT GIRL COZY ALIEN SUPERSTAR COWBOY CARTER RODEO LEGACY 16 CARRIAGES AMEN Recommended Reading Who is the support act for Beyoncé on the Cowboy Carter Tour? During Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour, she will not have an official support act but instead has a DJ. Can you still get tickets to Beyoncé in London? Tickets for Beyoncé were in high demand when they first went on sale, and tickets for all six shows have now sold out.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ambassador Hoekstra says U.S. and Canadian leaders aiming to mend fences
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra speaks on the second day of the Mackinac Policy Conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Mich., on May 28, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) From snipes about turning the great white north into the 51st state to booing during 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' the U.S. relationship with its northern neighbor and closest ally has seemingly soured since the election of President Donald Trump. However Pete Hoekstra, the United States ambassador to Canada, offered a significantly more positive outlook during the Mackinac Policy Conference Wednesday, telling the attendees that Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are aligned in their goals of revitalizing each of their nation's economies. 'Can you imagine what happens in North America if the Canadian economy is booming and the U.S. economy is booming at the same time?' Hoekstra asked. 'We've got strong leadership, committed to economic growth, committed to the same types of economic principles who want to get to a deal. That gives me a lot of optimism,' Hoekstra said. However, there are some obstacles, Hoekstra said, notably pointing to the lack of a pro-American trade voice in Canada, noting that several provinces have banned the sale of American alcohol in retaliation to Trump's tariff policies. These issues are pebbles in the shoes, Hoekstra said, predicting that the U.S. and Canada would mend fences sooner rather than later. Carney appears to be serious about meeting Canada's NATO defense spending targets, Hoekstra said, and Canada has shown interest in participating in the United States' 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. In contrast to Hoekstra's optimism, Carney recently was quoted as saying that the 'process of deepening integration' with the U.S. is 'over' and that Canada was in a position now 'where we co-operate when necessary, but not necessarily co-operate.' Jacques Shore, a partner in the Ottawa-based law firm Gowling WLG, told Michigan Advance that Carney's stance is one born out of necessity. Shore, a past leader of the firm's National Government Affairs Group, said that while Hoekstra has been making an effort to actually meet Canadians, which is appreciated, in and of itself it can't erase the downturn in relations. 'I would say the pebbles in the shoes are relatively recent, because they have really come about as a result of a new focus of the President in the way in which he views Canada,' Shore said. In reaction to Hoekstra's comments, Shore said there is a sense that what had been a strong partnership between the two nations is now under some risk because of what's been said by Trump, but that's not to say that Canada is not 'absolutely engaged' in wishing to do everything it can to restore the relationship. However, Shore says the President's comments about making Canada a 51st state do not sit well with citizens of a proud and sovereign nation. 'I think that our Prime Minister said it extremely well when he made the comment that he has through the last election period spoken with the owners of Canada, which is obviously the citizens of Canada, and I don't think he necessarily even needed to have a campaign to see that Canadians are perfectly happy being Canadians, having the country that they have, continuing to build the country they have, without becoming part of the United States,' Shore said. Regardless, Hoesktra said while negotiations won't be easy, the U.S. and Canada could both see benefits to their manufacturing and energy industries if they reach a deal. Joining Hoekstra on stage, WOOD-TV reporter Rick Albin pressed the ambassador on the speed bumps on reaching a deal, and whether this would be a short term or long term concern. 'I think the president, and from what I'm hearing from my Canadian sources, are that the President and the Prime Minister would like to get to a resolution sooner rather than later,' Hoekstra said, emphasizing the American and Canadian jobs at stake. When asked if the U.S. and Canada could reach a zero sum deal or if tariffs would remain on both sides, Hoekstra said the president had made it clear there would be tariffs for every country looking to do business with the U.S. However, in negotiating with his Canadian colleagues, Hoekstra said there's no reason why trade between the U.S. and Canada couldn't be the least restrictive in the world in regards to tariffs. Michigan Advance Editor-in-Chief Jon King contributed to this story. This story was originally published by Michigan Advance. Like Maine Morning Star, Michigan Advance is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Michigan Advance maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor for questions: info@ SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hoekstra says U.S. and Canadian leaders aiming to mend fences
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra speaks on the second day of the Mackinac Policy Conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Mich., on May 28, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) From snipes about turning the great white north into the 51st state to booing during 'The Star-Spangled Banner', the U.S. relationship with its northern neighbor and closest ally has seemingly soured since the election of President Donald Trump. However Pete Hoekstra, the United States ambassador to Canada, offered a significantly more positive outlook during the Mackinac Policy Conference Wednesday, telling the attendees that President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are aligned in their goals of revitalizing each of their nation's economies. 'Can you imagine what happens in North America if the Canadian economy is booming and the U.S. economy is booming at the same time?' Hoekstra asked. 'We've got strong leadership, committed to economic growth, committed to the same types of economic principles who want to get to a deal. That gives me a lot of optimism,' Hoekstra said. However, there are some obstacles, Hoekstra said, notably pointing to the lack of a pro-American trade voice in Canada, noting that several provinces have banned the sale of American alcohol in retaliation to Trump's tariff policies. These issues are pebbles in the shoes, Hoekstra said, predicting that the U.S. and Canada would mend fences sooner rather than later. Carney appears to be serious about meeting Canada's NATO defense spending targets, Hoekstra said, and Canada has shown interest in participating in the United States' 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. In contrast to Hoekstra's optimism, Carney recently was quoted as saying that the 'process of deepening integration' with the U.S. is 'over' and that Canada was in a position now 'where we co-operate when necessary, but not necessarily co-operate.' Jacques Shore, a partner in the Ottawa-based law firm Gowling WLG, told Michigan Advance that Carney's stance is one born out of necessity. Shore, a past leader of the firm's National Government Affairs Group, said that while Hoekstra has been making an effort to actually meet Canadians, which is appreciated, in and of itself it can't erase the downturn in relations. 'I would say the pebbles in the shoes are relatively recent, because they have really come about as a result of a new focus of the President in the way in which he views Canada,' Shore said. In reaction to Hoekstra's comments, Shore said there is a sense that what had been a strong partnership between the two nations is now under some risk because of what's been said by Trump, but that's not to say that Canada is not 'absolutely engaged' in wishing to do everything it can to restore the relationship. However, Shore says the President's comments about making Canada a 51st state do not sit well with citizens of a proud and sovereign nation. 'I think that our Prime Minister said it extremely well when he made the comment that he has through the last election period spoken with the owners of Canada, which is obviously the citizens of Canada, and I don't think he necessarily even needed to have a campaign to see that Canadians are perfectly happy being Canadians, having the country that they have, continuing to build the country they have, without becoming part of the United States,' Shore said. Regardless, Hoesktra said while negotiations won't be easy, the U.S. and Canada could both see benefits to their manufacturing and energy industries if they reach a deal. Joining Hoekstra on stage, WOOD-TV reporter Rick Albin pressed the ambassador on the speed bumps on reaching a deal, and whether this would be a short term or long term concern. 'I think the president, and from what I'm hearing from my Canadian sources, are that the President and the Prime Minister would like to get to a resolution sooner rather than later,' Hoekstra said, emphasizing the American and Canadian jobs at stake. According to the Detroit Regional Chamber's 2025 state of the region report, 234,000 jobs in the Detroit Region alone rely on trade and investment with Canada. 'Again, the President is focused on economic growth and prosperity for the American people, which means engagement with Canada as our number two trading partner. And the interrelationships we have on the auto industry and the interrelationships that we have on energy, we can become a global powerhouse,' Hoekstra said, noting that cooperation would allow both nations to compete with China on automotive manufacturing and the Middle East on energy. Additionally, energy is crucial for AI development, Hoekstra noted. Canada also has critical minerals and an integrated structure with the United States auto industry, Hoekstra said, emphasizing China is both nation's competition. When asked if the U.S. and Canada could reach a zero sum deal or if tariffs would remain on both sides, Hoekstra said the president had made it clear there would be tariffs for every country looking to do business with the U.S. However, in negotiating with his Canadian colleagues, Hoekstra said there's no reason why trade between the U.S. and Canada couldn't be the least restrictive in the world in regards to tariffs. Michigan Advance Editor-in-Chief Jon King contributed to this story. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
