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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Don Toliver, Doja Cat Rev Up ‘F1 the Movie' Soundtrack With ‘Lose My Mind'
With this new Don Toliver-Doja Cat joint, F1 might be gearing up for what might be the film soundtrack of the year. On Thursday, the Brad Pitt-starring film released a sultry, race car dream sequence video for the single 'Lose My Mind' off of F1 the Album. The Christian Breslauer-directed video opens with a close-up of one of the Formula One vehicles with Toliver singing inside of it. The film then transforms into an X-ray version of the car as he delivers the high-energy, electronic track's lyrics. 'In my world, in my mind, always runnin' out of time/In my love, in my heart, you're the only kryptonite,' sings Toliver atop a pedestal made up of driver helmets. More from Rolling Stone Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Burna Boy, Rosé, and More Feature on 'F1' Soundtrack Doja Cat Is Teasing New Music, But Don't Ask Where the Album Is Young Thug Will Play First Show Since Jail Release at 2025 Summer Smash The video then switches to a futuristic clip of Doja being created by a pair of robots as an automobile-ified half-human. She then hangs nude in a pool of car oil while swinging atop an engine. (Her stunning looks were made by Mugler.) 'You saw me at rock bottom, you wanted a new winner/I paved the way for 'em/Take the pain, doubled it, put it in wave form,' raps Doja on her verse. 'Safe to say trouble ain't what you was made for/Keepin' the rang on/I told 'em all game on the minute I came on.' The new song will be featured on F1 the Album, the companion LP to the Joseph Kosinski-directed F1 the Movie, which stars Pitt alongside Kerry Condon, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Lewis Hamilton. Ryan Tedder produced the Atlantic Records-led album, which also features a theme song composed by Hans Zimmer. The album, which will likely feature a star-studded lineup of musicians, is set to drop on June 27 with the film. F1 the Album is being produced by the same folks behind the soundtracks for Twisters, Suicide Squad, and Barbie. 'Lose My Mind' follows Toliver's collaboration with Speedy, J-Hope, and Pharrell on 'LV Bag,' while Doja joined Jack Harlow on 'Just Us' and Raye and Lisa on 'Born Again' earlier this year. (She's also been teasing a new album.) Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rugby Sevens World Championship provides testing ground for L.A. 2028 Olympics
On the Dignity Health Sports Park concourse, a group of men sat with drinks in hand, laughing and soaking in the final day of the Rugby Sevens World Championship. Their trip from Cornwall, in southwest England, to Carson spanned 5,408 miles, all for the sole purpose of cheering on Britain. Donning custom button-up shirts with matching shorts, they proudly pointed out the emblems pressed onto their kits — symbols of home. Their outfits featured a Union Jack, a classic Cornish mining engine house and scones topped with jam first, then cream — the only proper way, they insisted, while chastising anyone who did it differently, much like their intolerable cousins from the neighboring county of Devon. Advertisement The getaway to L.A. wasn't so much a planned excursion as it was a series of phone calls between seven childhood friends, all contingent on getting approval from their wives. Unfortunately, the group was greeted with back-to-back dreary, overcast afternoons instead of the trademark California sunshine. Still, the weather didn't dampen the fun. Read more: LA28 announces Dodger Stadium among new 2028 Olympic venues, lineup nearly complete 'That's what we like about sevens — it goes all day,' said Jason Penprase, referring to the raucous atmosphere and rapid pace. 'It's good that we actually get to see nations that you wouldn't necessarily associate with rugby. ... You get to see other nations come forward and play. ... It's got to be good [for the games]. You're trying to make it a worldwide sport.' At its core, rugby sevens combines the vibe of a European music festival and Halloween, with the high-impact, frenzied energy of an NFL Sunday. As matches ran concurrently, fans from places as far away as New Zealand flocked to the 27,000-seat stadium in Carson. The result was a vibrant melting pot of cultures, with the two-day tournament providing a preview of what to expect when rugby takes the spotlight at the 2028 Summer Olympics. Advertisement This year's tournament, which featured New Zealand winning the women's title and South Africa the men's crown, marked the first time the championship was held on American soil. The event served not only as an Olympic preview for fans, but also as an experience for the players. For U.S. women's national player Nia Toliver, who grew up just miles from Carson in South Central L.A., the opportunity to compete for a bronze medal near her hometown allowed her mother, siblings and friends to witness her journey up close. 'I played rugby in Japan for a couple of years, and they weren't able to come in and see me play out there, so to have them finally come to a game, and the world championship at that, just means so much,' Toliver said. Toliver and her teammates are at the forefront of rugby sevens' growing national exposure in the U.S., building on the momentum from the national team's captivating bronze-medal run at the Olympic Games in Paris. Having witnessed the sport's growth since beginning in high school over a decade ago, Toliver was excited by the weekend turnout and the potential for even larger crowds in 2028. Advertisement 'I'm imagining you'll be like this for, like, 100 fold,' Toliver said with a smile. 'Because when people showed up in Paris, it was ridiculous. So I'm imagining L.A. just spilling out. ... It's so easy to fall in love with, it's like there's no reason for you not to watch.' Fighting for a bronze against Canada, the U.S. fell short in a 27-7 loss, leaving Toliver deflated. She remains determined, however, to compete for a medal in the Olympics. She was named rookie of the year after the season-ending tournament, and she could be in line to lead the national team in three years. 'Once in a lifetime, it'll be full circle for me,' Toliver said of the prospect of playing in the Olympics. Much like the Olympic Games, simply being present meant everything for some countries, and nowhere was that more apparent than with Kenya and its fans. Hundreds of supporters, equipped with African drums and miniature flags adorned in black, red and green, claimed a section of the lower bowl, becoming the tournament's most boisterous group. Their chants of 'Let's go Kenya!' and 'Kenya, aye!' in Kiswahili filled the stadium with vibrant energy. Advertisement 'It's not about winning or losing, it's just about that happiness,' said Ng'ang'a Njenga, who traveled from Seattle. 'We come straight from third-world countries, and when we come and gather like this, have fun, enjoy.' Armed with a drum by his side, Njenga was dressed in a leopard-print Kenyan garb, with a mohawk painted half white and half black, in honor of Lwanda Magere, a Kenyan folk hero whose powers lay in the shadows. Njenga was among the many who led the drum section, spilling out from the stands, joined by men's national players Denis Abukuse and Vincent Onyala. Together, they led the charge, dancing in circles to the rhythm of the drums. 'We love this,' Njenga added. 'That emotion, like life, can be good. Let's be happy. It's not about winning or losing in life.' Advertisement Players mingling along the walkway, enjoying the festivities, were a common sight. Fans asked Kenya women's captain Grace Adhiambo Okulu for selfies and autographs as she cheered on the men's national team. 'We really work hard to come into L.A. and the experience you're getting from everyone. It's a blessing,' Okulu said. 'Rugby would be fine if the Kenyans were not here. It's an amazing thing that the Kenyans are here, and definitely they're not only supporting Kenya, but any team that is playing.' The event was not without criticism from fans like Penprase, who stayed in Long Beach with his mates. He pointed out the difficulty of getting around L.A., with constant Uber rides required due to the city's limited public transit options. Additionally, some U.S. fans took issue with the setup, which featured two pitches — one inside the stadium and another on its outskirts. Fans noted that they missed a men's matchup on the second pitch because of the setup. Multiple pitches are expected to be used during the Olympics, in contrast to the single-stadium setup at Stade de France last year. Advertisement Despite a few kinks that might need ironing out, just over 27,000 fans visited over the weekend, according to officials. With growing excitement among attendees, many are already looking ahead to the 2028 Games. After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course. "Never say never — you never know," Penprase said, hopeful that the next trip would bring more sunshine. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Rugby Sevens World Championship provides testing ground for L.A. 2028 Olympics
On the Dignity Health Sports Park concourse, a group of men sat with drinks in hand, laughing and soaking in the final day of the Rugby Sevens World Championship. Their trip from Cornwall, in southwest England, to Carson spanned 5,408 miles, all for the sole purpose of cheering on Britain. Donning custom button-up shirts with matching shorts, they proudly pointed out the emblems pressed onto their kits — symbols of home. Their outfits featured a Union Jack, a classic Cornish mining engine house and scones topped with jam first, then cream — the only proper way, they insisted, while chastising anyone who did it differently, much like their intolerable cousins from the neighboring county of Devon. The getaway to L.A. wasn't so much a planned excursion as it was a series of phone calls between seven childhood friends, all contingent on getting approval from their wives. Unfortunately, the group was greeted with back-to-back dreary, overcast afternoons instead of the trademark California sunshine. Still, the weather didn't dampen the fun. 'That's what we like about sevens — it goes all day,' said Jason Penprase, referring to the raucous atmosphere and rapid pace. 'It's good that we actually get to see nations that you wouldn't necessarily associate with rugby. ... You get to see other nations come forward and play. ... It's got to be good [for the games]. You're trying to make it a worldwide sport.' At its core, rugby sevens combines the vibe of a European music festival and Halloween, with the high-impact, frenzied energy of an NFL Sunday. As matches ran concurrently, fans from places as far away as New Zealand flocked to the 27,000-seat stadium in Carson. The result was a vibrant melting pot of cultures, with the two-day tournament providing a preview of what to expect when rugby takes the spotlight at the 2028 Summer Olympics. This year's tournament, which featured New Zealand winning the women's title and South Africa the men's crown, marked the first time the championship was held on American soil. The event served not only as an Olympic preview for fans, but also as an experience for the players. For U.S. women's national player Nia Toliver, who grew up just miles from Carson in South Central L.A., the opportunity to compete for a bronze medal near her hometown allowed her mother, siblings and friends to witness her journey up close. 'I played rugby in Japan for a couple of years, and they weren't able to come in and see me play out there, so to have them finally come to a game, and the world championship at that, just means so much,' Toliver said. Toliver and her teammates are at the forefront of rugby sevens' growing national exposure in the U.S., building on the momentum from the national team's captivating bronze-medal run at the Olympic Games in Paris. Having witnessed the sport's growth since beginning in high school over a decade ago, Toliver was excited by the weekend turnout and the potential for even larger crowds in 2028. 'I'm imagining you'll be like this for, like, 100 fold,' Toliver said with a smile. 'Because when people showed up in Paris, it was ridiculous. So I'm imagining L.A. just spilling out. ... It's so easy to fall in love with, it's like there's no reason for you not to watch.' Fighting for a bronze against Canada, the U.S. fell short in a 27-7 loss, leaving Toliver deflated. She remains determined, however, to compete for a medal in the Olympics. She was named rookie of the year after the season-ending tournament, and she could be in line to lead the national team in three years. 'Once in a lifetime, it'll be full circle for me,' Toliver said of the prospect of playing in the Olympics. Much like the Olympic Games, simply being present meant everything for some countries, and nowhere was that more apparent than with Kenya and its fans. Hundreds of supporters, equipped with African drums and miniature flags adorned in black, red and green, claimed a section of the lower bowl, becoming the tournament's most boisterous group. Their chants of 'Let's go Kenya!' and 'Kenya, aye!' in Kiswahili filled the stadium with vibrant energy. 'It's not about winning or losing, it's just about that happiness,' said Ng'ang'a Njenga, who traveled from Seattle. 'We come straight from third-world countries, and when we come and gather like this, have fun, enjoy.' Armed with a drum by his side, Njenga was dressed in a leopard-print Kenyan garb, with a mohawk painted half white and half black, in honor of Lwanda Magere, a Kenyan folk hero whose powers lay in the shadows. Njenga was among the many who led the drum section, spilling out from the stands, joined by men's national players Denis Abukuse and Vincent Onyala. Together, they led the charge, dancing in circles to the rhythm of the drums. 'We love this,' Njenga added. 'That emotion, like life, can be good. Let's be happy. It's not about winning or losing in life.' Players mingling along the walkway, enjoying the festivities, were a common sight. Fans asked Kenya women's captain Grace Adhiambo Okulu for selfies and autographs as she cheered on the men's national team. 'We really work hard to come into L.A. and the experience you're getting from everyone. It's a blessing,' Okulu said. 'Rugby would be fine if the Kenyans were not here. It's an amazing thing that the Kenyans are here, and definitely they're not only supporting Kenya, but any team that is playing.' The event was not without criticism from fans like Penprase, who stayed in Long Beach with his mates. He pointed out the difficulty of getting around L.A., with constant Uber rides required due to the city's limited public transit options. Additionally, some U.S. fans took issue with the setup, which featured two pitches — one inside the stadium and another on its outskirts. Fans noted that they missed a men's matchup on the second pitch because of the setup. Multiple pitches are expected to be used during the Olympics, in contrast to the single-stadium setup at Stade de France last year. Despite a few kinks that might need ironing out, just over 27,000 fans visited over the weekend, according to officials. With growing excitement among attendees, many are already looking ahead to the 2028 Games. After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course. 'Never say never — you never know,' Penprase said, hopeful that the next trip would bring more sunshine.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge woman reflects on grandson's death three years later
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Wednesday marks the third anniversary of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr.'s murder. As the toddler's death has made a major impact locally and nationally in the last few years, a suspected shooter has not been identified by authorities. Cathy Toliver remembers her grandson as a child who loved horses, trucks and strawberries. ''Grammy, can I have your strawberries?'' Toliver said Page would ask. 'He loved strawberries.' Late in the evening of April 13, 2022, Toliver said she had a FaceTime conversation with the boy she called 'Juju.' They'd made plans for the next day. 'He said, 'Okay, Grammy. I love you!' Toliver said. 'I said, 'I love you, too.' And we hung up the phone.' Around an hour later, her phone rang again. This time, her daughter was on the line, telling her about Page's death. Page and his 1-year-old sister had been asleep side by side in their crib on Fairfields Avenue. The peaceful image was tainted by a bullet intended for the house next door. The bullet killed Page instantly. Three years later, police still haven't made any arrests. Unsolved murders in Baton Rouge: Police still looking for answers 'No updates at this time,' Baton Rouge Police Department spokesperson Sgt. L'Jean McKneely said. 'It's still an ongoing investigation. We just had a 'Victims of Violence' balloon release.' Toliver said Page's death lit a fire that's still burning. She's keeping his story alive in East Baton Rouge Parish, which now has 'Devin's Law.' It encourages landlords to install security cameras and make their properties safer. 'It's for people who were in the same situation my daughter was in,' Toliver said. She's taken Page's story more than 1,000 miles away to Washington, D.C., meeting with former Vice President Kamala Harris about advocating against gun violence. Page's death led Toliver on a new path in life, making her 'bolder' than ever. She said these three years have been much harder on her daughter, Tye Toliver, who's still in disbelief over her son's murder. She said she'd warned her landlord about the violence in the area earlier that day, and she'd been working to move. The murder sent her on a self-destructive path. The loss of her son was too much to handle, causing her to avoid feelings. When the flashbacks hit, Tye is now allowing herself to experience them instead of numbing herself to the pain. 'That's playing over and over in my head more now than it did when everything was fresh,' Tye said. Without a suspect being named, Cathy said she has issues trusting people she meets in the community. She wonders whether they could be the person who shot Page. But her daughter finally starting to open up is something she considers a blessing. 'It's good to have a support system that helps on a day-to-day basis to help me get through the day,' Tye said. Cathy and Tye have relied on each other to get through these three years. They'll be forever impacted by a life stolen before it could really start. Mother of 3-year-old shot in Baton Rouge speaks out Max is rolling out paid account sharing: What to know New commission to create permanent memorial for Bourbon Street attack victims Supreme Court justices consider reviving industry bid to ax California clean car rule Would $5K 'baby bonus' be enough to boost US birth rate? NFL Draft Preview: Quarterbacks and defensive standouts will go early Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WV homeless service organizations receive $97,000 to continue missions
HUNTINGTON, — The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has awarded the Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless and Bream Neighborhood Showers, Healthcare Outreach Program, $97,000 in grant funding to support its programming and operational needs. The two organizations offer a variety of resources to assist people experiencing homelessness in the Huntington and Charleston areas. 'These two organizations provide essential services for our community members in need,' Laura Boone, CEO of the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington, said in a news release. 'They collaborate with other providers to ensure those experiencing homelessness receive dignified care and support.' The Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless will use its money to support a new director position for the Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Continuum of Care (CoC), which coordinates services and partners with other local agencies that assist those experiencing homelessness. It also oversees the administration of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Huntington. The new position will be fully dedicated to the CoC and will oversee operations, as well as the performance of all HUD-funded projects. The CoC director position and the coalition (Harmony House) executive director have been a dual role for several years, CoC Treasurer Melinda Midkiff, said; however, the combined role was too much for one person. Some of the money to fund the position comes from HUD. The Pallottine Foundation will supplement the funding, said Sarah Walling, president of Harmony House's board of directors. The new CoC Director Cindy Toliver was chosen because of her combined skills in grant experience, homeless services experience and management skills, Midkiff said. Toliver will be employed through Harmony House. Midkiff said the ultimate goal is for the CoC to become a 501(c)3 and become its own entity. Toliver will mainly oversee and implement approximately 15 grants the CoC receives. Last year, it distributed $3.9 million in grant funding to local homeless services. The grant awards will not be given in two-year increments. Midkiff said having a separate CoC director will improve local homeless services by allowing more time to make sure everyone is compliant with its regulations, and to ensure there are no duplicate services, which she said will serve clients more efficiently and improve relations with members of the CoC. Walling said being able to financially support a separate CoC director will create a more equal partnership between local services. 'It will be a more equal partnership by not having a lead agency,' Walling said. 'You will have someone who will be responsible for the operations of the CoC who is beholden to any particular agency, but I think where we'll see the greatest improvement in service delivery is really on the day-to-day.' Bream Neighborhood SHOP in Charleston will use the funding for operational costs, including salary support, utility costs, food for its pantry, and supplies for outreach efforts. The organization partners with a network of providers to offer resources to community members in need. On-site services include showers, laundry facilities and lockers, as well as a food pantry, clothing closet and cold-weather shelter. Through its partnerships, SHOP also provides legal services, medical care, utility and rental assistance, access to substance use disorder treatment, long-term housing, domestic violence services and family unification assistance. The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington was established in 2018 following the sale of St. Mary's Medical Center to continue the Pallottine Missionary Sisters' legacy of caring for the spiritual, emotional and physical health of the community. It supports nonprofit organizations in 20 counties across West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio through the funding of projects and initiatives that focus on health and wellness, food insecurity, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder, capacity building, and tobacco use prevention and cessation.
