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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gaming Meets Reality: Kona Skatepark to welcome pros for Tony Hawk Pro Skater level celebration
The historic Kona Skatepark is again featured as a level in a Tony Hawk Pro Skater game, and some of the real-life playable characters are coming to town to celebrate. The Red Bull Pin Drop event is set for Saturday, August 2, combining virtual skateboarding with real-world competition following the release of Pro Skater 3+4. Several skaters are already confirmed to attend: Bam Margera: Skateboarding legend, former 'Jackass' TV star Jamie Foy: Red Bull Athlete, two-time Thrasher Skater of the Year, playable character in THPS 3+4 Zion Wright: Red Bull Athlete, playable character in THPS 3+4 Leticia Bufoni: Red Bull Athlete, playable character in THPS 3+4 Jake Wooten: Red Bull Athlete [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Kona Skatepark was built in Arlington in 1977, and is recognized as the world's 'longest surviving privately owned skatepark' by the Guinness Book of World Records. It was previously featured in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4, released in 2002. Visitors will be able to participate in on-site qualifiers and compete for the highest score on the map in the video game, or attempt the moves in front of judges in real Kona bowls. The event will also serve as an opportunity to debut some new additions to Kona, including the all-new street plaza that opens up at 2:30 pm. Doors open at noon, with the event scheduled to end at 8 pm. For information and the full schedule, click here. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Buzz Feed
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Tony Hawk: The Puppy Interview
If there are two things Tony Hawk can do, they are shred on a skateboard and destroy in video games. The skating legend stopped by to play with puppies while discussing the newly released and latest installment in his iconic video game franchise: "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4." Come for Tony, and stay for puppies on skateboards. #TonyHawk #TonyHawkProSkater #PuppyInterview
Axios
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Twin Cities weekend: Vintage markets, Yacht Club Festival, Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
On the hunt for some new-to-you goods? It's a prime weekend for vintage and thrift markets around the metro — here are three we're checking out. 👕 Twin Cities Vintage Flea: This pop-up flea market in North Loop from the group behind the popular Totally Rad Vintage Fest features clothing, collectibles and memorabilia that must all be at least 20 years old. Saturday, 10am-3pm 🛹 Summer Market at Forgotten Star Brewing: The Fridley brewery hosts 30+ vintage vendors alongside a pop-up skate park and live music, which includes a band covering Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game soundtracks. Saturday, 12-8pm 🌸 Markets on Main: This new outdoor market on the riverfront in the St. Anthony Main neighborhood features local farmers, florists, handmade goods, art, vintage sellers and more. Sunday, 10am-2pm 🥰 Audrey's thought bubble: As someone who spends a solid percentage of her summer paychecks at vintage events, I can't recommend coffee/record shop Disco Death's monthly markets enough. In my experience, it's always a wide variety of vendors, styles and eras, and almost all shops have racks or dig piles with items under $10. Plus, great coffee! Sunday, 11am-5pm More things to do ... 🎸 The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival returns Friday for three days of live music on Raspberry Island in St. Paul, with headliners that include Hozier, Alabama Shakes, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Green Day and Sublime. Most general admission tickets are sold out, but you can still grab a Saturday pass for $150+ — verified resale tickets for all three days start at $295. 🎨 The Minnehaha Falls Art Fair is also back Friday-Sunday with nearly 200 artists throughout the south Minneapolis park, plus a new " Vintage and Funky Fest" on the other side of the falls with more eclectic vendors. Bonus: Every booth will have items for under $30. 🪵Fans of annual community festivals have several options this weekend: Lumberjack Days in Stillwater, which runs Friday-Sunday, and Hopkins' Raspberry Festival now through Sunday. Both feature a parade, artist market, food vendors, live music, games and more, though Lumberjack Days will also have appearances by Paul Bunyan. Free 🍔 Eat burgers for a good cause at Modist Brewing Company's Burgertopia, an all-you-can-eat event this Sunday that benefits Help the House Foundation, a group that supports hospitality industry workers.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Is Here—And Tony Turned His Office Into a Real-Life Level
The long-awaited Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is officially out now, and you know The Birdman himself is celebrating the drop in a way only he could. Tony's team surprised him with a custom 'real-life level' inside his office—complete with goofy obstacles and nostalgic nods to classic challenges from the game (like a real-life secret tape). "Do not try this at home," Tony joked on Instagram. "Unless you have a rainbow rail and a lemon loaf." You'll see. Take a look: View the to see embedded media. 💻 💻 "Everything you loved is back," it mentions on the official THPS game website. "But revamped with more skaters, new parks, gnarlier tricks, eardrum shattering music, plus a whole lot more." From Bam Margera to Andy Anderson, Nora Vasconcellos to Jamie Foy, and countless others, the amount of new players is exciting in itself. But all the new levels do look pretty fun. The attention to detail is those who don't know, the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series was a game-changer when it dropped in 1999. It played a huge role in shaping skate culture and arguably introduced skateboarding to a global audience like nothing before it. Personally, I played both Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 religiously when I was a kid. And even though I was already pretty obsessed with skating at the time, the game really amplified that obsession. Safe to say the new THPS 3+4 will have similar results. Welp, it's finally here. Visit for more info and start playing today! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Is Here—And Tony Turned His Office Into a Real-Life Level first appeared on Skateboarding on Jul 11, 2025
The Advertiser
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Skateboarder Covell rebounds after Paris disappointment
Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing." Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing." Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing." Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing."
