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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Incoming ‘Love Island USA' cast member has connection to Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. () — A contestant on the upcoming season of a steamy reality dating series has ties to Oregon. Season seven of 'Love Island USA,' the American version of the popular competition series that first debuted in the United Kingdom, premieres on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Streaming service Peacock has already introduced its first 10 cast members, one of whom knows a bit about the Pacific Northwest. Portland rapper's music festival will bring artists like Thundercat, Zack Fox to Troutdale 'I manage my family's coffee shop in Gold Beach, Oregon, but I also split up my time in Oahu, Hawaii,' incoming islander Belle-A Walker . 'My mom is the most amazing person ever, always marches to the beat of her own drum. If I can be at least half of the woman she is, I know I'm set for life.' The 22-year-old contestant's social media reveals she has also worked as a model, although it doesn't show which Oregon coffee shop she manages. Walker's castmates hail from cities including Los Angeles, Miami and Raleigh. Last year's cast rose to fame during an explosive season of the U.S. series, after several years of its U.K. counterpart being the most popular franchise among viewers. According to , 'Love Island USA' was the top reality show across all streaming services during summer 2024. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The series follows young singles as they 'couple up' with other islanders. The contestants share beds, compete in challenges together and — hopefully — find love. Ultimately, the winning couple goes home with $50,000. Season seven is currently filming in Fiji. Former 'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix will return as the host. ICE used 'deceptive' practices to detain asylum seeker at Portland courthouse, attorneys say And while Belle-A currently appears to be the only one with an Oregon connection, that could change as the villa 'dumps' some islanders and welcomes new 'bombshells.' New episodes will be available on Peacock almost daily, except for Wednesday and Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Richmond weekend guide: Friday Cheers, Arts in the Park, Kentucky Derby
Wow. Friday Cheers, Arts in the Park, the Kentucky Derby and Stars Wars Day all in one weekend? We're too lucky. Thursday, May 1 🎶 DJ Zack Fox, who you may have seen on "Abbott Elementary," is performing at The National. 7:30pm. Resale tickets are going for about $100. Friday, May 2 🎉 It's Friday Cheers season. The first concert of 2025 is Chaparelle with Jack Wharff & the Tobacco Flats. 6-9:30pm. $10 in advance. 🫡 If you grew up doing Soulja Boy's "Crank Dat" dance, this one's for you. He's performing at Ember Music Hall. 7pm. Tickets start at $30. Saturday, May 3 😭 This is not a drill. RACC, Richmond's animal shelter, wants you to help bottle feed kittens. 10:30am-11:30am. 🎨 Arts in the Park is back at Byrd Park from Saturday (11am-6pm) to Sunday (11am-5pm). Free unless you buy something. 🇻🇪 So is the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival on Brown's Island. Noon-8pm. Free but you should definitely buy a lot of food. 🏓 Richmond's first-ever pickleball festival will take over Regency Mall with DJs, drinks and more. Noon-4pm. Tickets start at $10. 🍷 If a wine crawl is more your speed, the Vine Wine Club is having one in honor of the Kentucky Derby, starting at the Brass Tap in Libbie Mill. 3-6pm. $135. Sunday, May 4
