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Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Chess stars turn cowboys for a day at Norway Chess games 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
In a dramatic twist from the chessboard to the Wild West, the world's top chess players swapped pawns for pistols, sieves, and lassos in this year's edition of Norway Chess Games. Held on a tournament rest day, the tradition of light-hearted competition continued in unforgettable fashion with the 'Chess Cowboy Challenge', a high-spirited showdown in Westernbyen, a Western-themed village in Ålgård, just outside Stavanger. This year's participants was -the star-studded lineup from Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women. Sarasadat Khademalsharieh was unfortunately not able to join, and stepping in was Ella Carlsen, wife of Magnus, proving to be quite the sharpshooter in more ways than one. Adopting their new Western personas, the players embraced the theme wholeheartedly: Magnus 'The Lone GOAT' Carlsen Caruana 'The Sicilian Sniper' Hikaru 'The Blitz Bandit' Nakamura Arjun 'No Slip' Erigaisi Wei 'The Quiet Storm' Yi Gukesh 'The Chennai Sharpshooter' D Vaishali 'The Rising Rider' Rameshbabu Anna 'Ice Veins' Muzychuk Humpy 'The Hammer' Koneru Lei 'The Lockdown' Tingjie Ju 'No-Loss' Wenjun Ella Carlsen (stepping in as an honorary cowgirl) With nicknames as fierce as their over-the-board styles, the competitors were more than ready to tackle the cowboy gauntlet ahead. The Chess Cowboy Challenge took them through a series of wild tasks. They faced the Sheriff's memory test in a jail escape, sought enlightenment by solving the priest's riddle in the chapel, mined for gold, and tried their hand at axe throwing beside the church. Air rifles, lasso tosses, cowboy quizzes at the pleasure house, and classic horseshoe throws added to the flavor of the day, with real horses roaming the scene for that authentic atmosphere. Each team, made up of one male and one female player, competed across all stations as they worked their way through the village. Final Standings: 1st place: Magnus & Ella Carlsen — crowned Chess Sheriffs 2nd place: Hikaru Nakamura & Anna Muzychuk 3rd place: Fabiano Caruana & Vaishali Rameshbabu 4th place: Gukesh D & Ju Wenjun 5th place: Wei Yi & Lei Tingjie 6th place: Arjun Erigaisi & Humpy Koneru About Norway Chess Games Norway Chess Games is an annual tradition held during the tournament's rest day. It gives the world's best players a break from intense competition and a chance to connect in creative, unexpected ways. Previous editions have included: Chess Chefs – a culinary battle where players cooked for top chefs – a culinary battle where players cooked for top chefs Cake Decorating Challenge – full of icing, sprinkles, and strategy – full of icing, sprinkles, and strategy Farmer for a Day – featuring hand-milking cows and driving tractors – featuring hand-milking cows and driving tractors Design Your Own Knit Sweater– where players designed patterns later hand-knitted into real sweaters as unique keepsakes
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
From Gukesh 'The Chennai Sharpshooter' D to Magnus 'The Lone GOAT' Carlsen: Chess stars turn Cowboys
ANI Chess stars turn Cowboys In a dramatic twist from the chessboard to the Wild West, the world's top chess players swapped pawns for pistols, sieves, and lassos in this year's edition of Norway Chess Games. Held on a tournament rest day, the tradition of light-hearted competition continued in unforgettable fashion with the "Chess Cowboy Challenge", a high-spirited showdown in Westernbyen, a Western-themed village in Algard, just outside Stavanger. This year's participants were the star-studded lineup from Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women. Sarasadat Khademalsharieh was unfortunately not able to join, and stepping in was Ella Carlsen, wife of Magnus, proving to be quite the sharpshooter in more ways than their new Western personas, the players embraced the theme wholeheartedly: Magnus "The Lone GOAT" Carlsen Caruana "The Sicilian Sniper" Hikaru "The Blitz Bandit" Nakamura Arjun "No Slip" Erigaisi Wei "The Quiet Storm" Yi Gukesh "The Chennai Sharpshooter" D Vaishali "The Rising Rider" Rameshbabu Anna "Ice Veins" Muzychuk Humpy "The Hammer" Koneru Lei "The Lockdown" Tingjie Ju "No-Loss" Wenjun Ella Carlsen (stepping in as an honorary cowgirl) With nicknames as fierce as their over-the-board styles, the competitors were more than ready to tackle the cowboy gauntlet ahead. The Chess Cowboy Challenge took them through a series of wild tasks. They faced the Sheriff's memory test in a jail escape, sought enlightenment by solving the priest's riddle in the chapel, mined for gold, and tried their hand at axe throwing beside the church. Air rifles, lasso tosses, cowboy quizzes at the pleasure house, and classic horseshoe throws added to the flavour of the day, with real horses roaming the scene for that authentic team, made up of one male and one female player, competed across all stations as they worked their way through the village. 1st place: Magnus & Ella Carlsen -- crowned Chess Sheriffs. 2nd place: Hikaru Nakamura & Anna Muzychuk. 3rd place: Fabiano Caruana & Vaishali Rameshbabu. 4th place: Gukesh D & Ju Wenjun. 5th place: Wei Yi & Lei Tingjie. 6th place: Arjun Erigaisi & Humpy Koneru.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kevin Costner in legal trouble, stunt performer sues for 'unscripted, unscheduled' rape scene in 'Horizon' movie
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Hollywood is once again under scrutiny regarding set safety and consent as stunt performer Devyn LaBella has sued actor-director Kevin Costner for allegedly blindsiding her with a "violent, unscripted, unscheduled" rape scene when working on his Western-themed film series Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 34, is a veteran stunt double and former gymnast who has worked on big productions like Barbie and Yellowjackets. She was the stunt double for lead actress Ella Hunt in the Horizon series. As the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges, LaBella was suddenly asked to perform a sexually violent scene not listed on her call sheet and without an intimacy coordinator present or safety measures in lawsuit recounts that the incident happened in May 2023, a day following a rehearsed sexual assault scene for which there were proper procedures—meetings, rehearsals, and an intimacy coordinator—in place. For the spontaneous one, however, LaBella charges she was instructed by Costner to work with a different male actor with no warning or notice. She was left "exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed" by the production team, according to the lawsuit designates Costner, Horizon Series Inc. , Horizon Series 2 LLC, and Territory Pictures as defendants. The action charges sexual discrimination and harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and breach of contract. LaBella asks for damages that are not specified, an apology, and the defendants to be required to undergo anti-sexual harassment and violence to this, Kevin Costner's lawyer, Marty Singer, released a statement refuting the charges: 'Our client Kevin Costner always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously. However, this claim by Devyn LaBella has absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions—and the facts..' Singer went on to claim that LaBella had indicated her agreement with the stunt coordinator following a rehearsal and termed the suit "shakedown tactics.".The case has contributed to the turmoil that has already beset the Horizon franchise, which has experienced delays and legal troubles. LaBella's lawsuit highlights existing industry controversy regarding consent, safety, and treatment of stunt performers in high-risk scenes.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Growing restaurant chain inspired by the Rocky Mountains plans to enter Utah
A growing casual dining restaurant chain inspired by the Rocky Mountains is now planning to take on the Wasatch Front, replacing another national chain near Fashion Place Mall. Lazy Dog Restaurants has announced plans to open its first Utah location next year, acquiring a property located at 102 E. Winchester Street in Murray, just south of the mall. 'We're thrilled to introduce Lazy Dog to Salt Lake City for the first time,' Chris Simms, the restaurant's founder and CEO, said in a statement. 'It's a chance to connect with new guests and bring our handcrafted food and hospitality to a new table.' Simms first opened what was first known as the Lazy Dog Cafe in Orange County, California, in 2003. While it debuted in Southern California, the name and environment are inspired by the Rocky Mountains, particularly vacations with family and friends — and a lazy dog — in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, he told Orange Coast Magazine last year. It has since franchised, and now has dozens of locations scattered across California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas and Virginia — with a Pennsylvania location on the way, too. Lazy Dog features comfort food 'with a twist that highlights seasonal ingredients,' according to the company. Its menu includes many of the restaurant classics, along with Western-themed dishes like campfire pot roast, grilled Idaho trout and bison meatloaf. Some of its cocktails also have a Western lodge flair. The restaurant added that its plans to transform its 8,141-square-foot property into a 'warm interior' with furnishings and artwork that pays homage to the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming. The chain's first Utah location will replace the Romano's Macaroni Grill in the area. The Murray address is listed as the Italian restaurant chain's last remaining location in Utah. Still, customers have reported online, as far back as March, that it closed with a note stating it was moving. A spokesperson for Lazy Dog told that the building will be demolished and rebuilt. It's expected to open by mid-2026. Once open, it will be open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on the weekends. It is the latest restaurant chain to open or announce plans to enter the Beehive State. Mensho Ramen, a Tokyo-based chain with several locations all over the world, opened in Salt Lake City this month. Starbird, a California-based chicken chain restaurant centering on 'super-premium fast food concepts,' announced in March that it planned to open five locations within the Salt Lake City area beginning by as early as late 2025. That came after McAlister's Deli also opened a Utah location earlier this year. Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay, Flower Child and Slice House by Tony Gemignani opened Utah locations in 2024, while Yampa Sandwich Company, Fazoli's and Pita Pit all announced expansion plans that included Utah in mind last year. Macaroni Grill, on the other hand, referred to its Murray closure as 'temporary' on social media, but it was unclear where its new location would be or when it would reopen. Although a phone number associated with the location remains active, the restaurant did not respond to call for comment.
Chicago Tribune
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Beyoncé is in town for 3 shows at Chicago's Soldier Field for her Cowboy Carter tour. Here's what to know.
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour' opens in Chicago this week, with shows Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights. At the nearly three-hours concert at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, fans can expect a deep-dive into Beyoncé's Album of the Year winner, with country music and, of course, many stylish Western-themed outfits from both fans and the pop star. Chicago is Beyoncé's next stop after opening the tour at Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium. She last appeared in Chicago in 2023 for two nights of her Renaissance tour, in what the Tribune's critic described as a 'multi-act spectacle' that boasted 'Broadway-quality props, sensational costumes, opulent interludes and a constant feed of high-definition visuals.' Here, the Tribune answers some common questions the Beyhive may have before the concert. 3 p.m. On-site parking lots open. 5 p.m. Soldier Field gates open. About 7 p.m. Show is scheduled to begin. Beyoncé's performance has lasted around 2 hours and 45 minutes at previous stops. As with all NFL stadiums, bags allowed inside — clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags — must be plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches. They also can't have buckles or decor concealing any part of the bag. Small, non-clear bags that don't exceed 4.5 by 6.5 inches in size are also allowed with a clear plastic bag. Soldier Field also has a sizable list of prohibited items, which includes alcoholic beverages, balloons, signage that can block other fans' view, noise-making devices and cigarettes. Thursday: The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will soar as high as 85 with scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe, the weather service warned, but they should mainly finish before 9 p.m. The low temperature is 62 degrees at night. Saturday: The forecast is mostly sunny with a high temperature near 68 degrees and a west wind of 15 to 20 miles per hour. By nighttime, it will be partly cloudy with a low temperature of 51 degrees. Sunday: The weather service predicts it will be mostly sunny with a high temperature near 57 degrees. At nighttime, they're forecasting a low temperature of 46 degrees and partly cloudy conditions. The closest CTA train station to Soldier Field is the Roosevelt Station, which serves the Red, Orange and Green lines. The station is less than a mile walk to the stadium entrance. A CTA spokesperson told the Tribune that the CTA will be running extra service to accommodate fans. Additional buses will also run on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route, which stops at Soldier Field. Other bus options that stop at or near the stadium include the No. 3 King, the No. 4 Cottage Grove and the No. 12 Roosevelt. A one-day unlimited pass is $5 and a three-day pass is $15. Download the Ventra app to buy and use mobile tickets. 'CTA is the best and most affordable alternative to traffic and avoid the parking hassles of large events across the city,' a spokesperson said. While Metra isn't offering extra service, spokesperson Meg Thomas-Reile said suburban fans can save money with a $7 Saturday or Sunday day pass. If you're coming from the south, Metra Electric Line's 18th Street stop is a short walk to Soldier Field. BNSF Railway, Milwaukee North and Milwaukee West lines arrive and depart from Union Station. Union Pacific North, Union Pacific Northwest and Union Pacific West lines arrive and depart from Ogilvie Transportation Center. Thomas-Reile recommends checking lines' schedules at to make sure the schedule works with your travel plans. Fans can be dropped off at the 18th Drive turnaround, which is at the 18th Drive exit ramp west of DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Traffic may be heavy, however, so dropping off at Columbus Drive or Michigan Avenue might be a better option. Be prepared to walk to Soldier Field from there. Post-concert pickup for ride-shares and other drivers will be at the intersection of South Columbus Drive and East Balbo Drive. ADA drop-off and pick-up is located at Gate 14 on the east side of the stadium. An ADA placard or ADA license plate is required for access. Fans with floor tickets should enter the stadium at Gate 0, located on the south end of the stadium. All parking lots open at 3 p.m. before the show and can be purchased in advance here. Spots near the stadium — Waldron Deck, Soldier Field South Lot and Soldier Field Planetarium Lot — were listed for $60 as of Thursday morning, but Soldier Field warned that prices are subject to change and that 'high demand events' may cost a premium. Additional parking spaces are available in the McCormick Place Lot B and C and the Grant Park South Garage.
