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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Fu*king chi*k, get the fu*k out': Konvy sparks outrage with racial slur against ExtraEmily on live stream
(Image via @Konvy & @extraemilyy/X) Kick streamer Steven "Konvy" is facing heavy backlash after making a racially charged comment about Twitch streamer ExtraEmily during a livestream. The remark, made casually after watching a short clip of Emily, quickly caught fire on social media, fuelled by shock, anger, and a now-viral quote that's hard to ignore. Konvy drops racial slur after watching ExtraEmily's 'uWu' moment On July 20, 2025, Konvy was live on Kick when he came across a video of ExtraEmily, a popular Twitch personality, doing a signature 'uwu' face while thanking her viewers. The lighthearted moment didn't sit well with the streamer. — Kick_Champ (@Kick_Champ) As he watched, Konvy mocked her exaggerated expression, scoffing before abruptly shutting the clip. Seconds later, he muttered, 'F*cking Chi*k, get the fu*k out of here.' The stream continued, but the internet was already rolling. A short screen-recorded version of the moment surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) and shot past 1.1 million views in under 24 hours. Accusations of racism erupt across X and streaming circles The internet did not stay silent. As the clip spread, viewers flooded comment sections calling out Konvy's racial slur. Many saw it as blatant anti-Asian racism, especially disturbing given ExtraEmily's Chinese heritage. One user wrote, 'Wow what a racist.' Another chimed in, 'She wasn't doing anything harmful. Just weird behavior for no reason.' Others used the moment to criticize ExtraEmly too: 'Extra Emily is 30 acting like that, I can't feel bad for her ngl,' said one comment that quickly gained traction. Konvy has yet to publicly address the situation, but the silence has only intensified online frustration. Not Konvy's first controversy involving streamers This isn't Konvy's first brush with controversy or offensive language. Last year, he landed in hot water after making violent threats against another creator. During an August 2024 broadcast, Konvy was heard asking streamer Justxsnagz to 'rob,' 'stab,' and 'embarrass' fellow streamer HateCaps. That comment stemmed from a money dispute and briefly got Konvy banned from Kick. Now, critics argue that this pattern of behavior is becoming hard to ignore. Some are even questioning why Kick continues to give him a platform. Viral moment raises bigger questions about streaming culture As the backlash continues to grow, fans are awaiting a statement from either Konvy or Kick. So far, neither has addressed the incident publicly. Meanwhile, clips of the moment are spreading across commentary channels, meme pages, and reaction threads, making it clear that this won't disappear quietly. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Boston Globe
Lansdowne Pub receives 3-day suspension for bouncer allegedly head-butting patron
Jaden Hsiao testified that after he left the bar, the bouncer grabbed his collar and hit him in the face, giving him a bloody nose, which he sought treatment for at a hospital the next day. Advertisement After reviewing video footage from the night, board commissioner Liam Curran said the bouncer head-butted Hsiao. 'I saw a clear head-butt that was purposeful, head on, violent,' Curran said on Thursday before the board voted to suspend the pub, according to a video of the hearing. The bouncer was fired. The suspension was previously reported by Members also voted to conduct an inspection of the bar after they said managers failed to provide them with their conflict de-escalation plans in a timely manner. The board is also asking the bar whether the bouncer had to undergo a background check, and is requesting documentation of where its security camera are placed, as well as blind spots. Advertisement The confrontation started when the bouncer allegedly called the two patrons an anti-Asian slur, the bar's attorney, Dennis Quilty, told the board. The patrons then used anti-Black slurs against the security person, Quilty said. Hsiao denied using any racial slurs against the bouncer. Hsiao said that he confronted the bouncer after overhearing a conversation in which he used an anti-Asian slur. 'We were a little bit upset so we confronted them a little bit and the whole thing got escalated from there,' Hsiao said. 'What pushed the limits was us hearing that statement ... that's not a nice thing to say.' Hsiao and the other patron did not press charges against the bouncer because they are students and don't want to go through the court process, Hsiao said. 'This licensing board hearing came across [our radars] so we thought it's better if we show up and tell our story,' Hsiao said, explaining why he was not interested in pursuing charges. Katina Kouripines, a risk manager hired by the bar, said the dispute between the bouncer and the two patrons went on for nearly 40 minutes. Hsiao and his friend 'antagonized our door guy,' bar manager Anthony Chuga told the board. Green said the pub can appeal the suspension to the state's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The popular Irish bar on Lansdowne Street, behind Fenway Park, is open daily until 2 a.m. and is known for its live music, according to its website. The bar did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. Claire Thornton can be reached at
The Province
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Province
360 Riot Walk reclaims forgotten Vancouver history at Eastside Arts Festival
The self-guided, 360-degree video walking tour, which is part of the 2025 festival, brings one of Vancouver's buried stories back into public view 360 Riot Walk participants use a tablet or smartphone to access 360-degree video content at each site, with historical images overlaid on modern-day views. Photo by Henry Tsang Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. When: July 18-27 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Where: Various Eastside Arts District (EAD) studios, breweries, and performance venues, plus an all-day outdoor musical event at MacLean Park. Tickets and info: When Vancouver artist Henry Tsang first learned about the city's 1907 anti-Asian riot, he was in his 20s — and stunned. 'I grew up here,' he says, 'and had no idea this happened. It wasn't in school. No one talked about it.' That sense of disbelief eventually sparked what would become the 360 Riot Walk: a self-guided, 360-degree video walking tour that brings one of Vancouver's buried stories back into public view. This summer, the Eastside Arts Festival invites audiences to step into that history — and see the city in a new light. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'There's more appetite now for these conversations,' says Tsang. 'And the Riot Walk helps ground them in place.' Now in its fifth year, the Eastside Arts Festival (formerly CREATE!), brings this project to the forefront with three guided sessions of the 360 Riot Walk, running July 19, 20 and 24, alongside a full slate of multidisciplinary arts programming. Produced by the Eastside Arts Society, the festival features more than two weeks of live performances, hands-on workshops, outdoor markets and neighbourhood walking tours designed to engage audiences across generations. The 360 Riot Walk traces the route of the 1907 riot, which began as a parade organized by the Vancouver chapter of the Asiatic Exclusion League and escalated into mob violence through Chinatown and the Powell Street area. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 360 Riot Walk participants use a tablet or smartphone to access 360-degree video content at each site, with historical images overlaid on modern-day views. Photo by Henry Tsang Just three days earlier, a similar riot had taken place in Bellingham, Wash., where a mob attacked and drove out a group of Punjabi mill workers. 'The ones who could still walk, some of them ended up in Vancouver in time to watch another riot — this one against the Chinese and the Japanese,' says Tsang. The tour begins in Gastown's Maple Tree Square, then proceeds down Carroll Street and along Hastings, stopping near the Carnegie Centre (formerly City Hall). Participants use a tablet or smartphone to access 360-degree video content at each site, with historical images overlaid on modern-day views. As they turn their bodies, the screen shifts with them, offering an immersive experience that merges past and present. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It's not just about what happened then — it's about how that history continues to shape our city and who feels welcome in it,' says Tsang, who developed the project in partnership with the Powell Street Festival Society. While the 360 Riot Walk is available year-round as a self-guided experience via the Eastside Arts Festival includes guided group tours followed by post-walk discussions, often led by Tsang himself. These walking tours are just one element of an expanded festival. This year's edition features the most artmaking workshops in its history — including first-time offerings like eco-printing with indigo artist Naomi Yamamoto, goldwork embroidery with textile artist Candice Weber, and felted Mason jar cozies with felting expert Chantal Cardinal. Workshops are held at artist studios and breweries across east Vancouver and are priced at $35. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This year's Eastside Arts Festival takes place at various venues July 18-27. Photo by Wendy D. Photography / Eastside Arts Festival The festival is also teaming up with the Rickshaw Theatre for a ticketed live show on July 25 featuring local indie acts Young Friend, Babe Corner and Kylie V. Other live events include The Dance Deck with Belle Spirale Dance Projects and the Big Print Powell Street/Paueru Gai carving demonstration on July 24. A free, all-day outdoor celebration takes over MacLean Park on July 26, with live music, hands-on art activities, food trucks and a beer garden hosted by Strange Fellows Brewing. Musical guests include Janky Bungag, Twin River, the ReViberators and Madelyn Read. A second day of free music follows on July 27, courtesy of the MacLean Park Music Series. Festivalgoers can also sample the wares of some of the neighbourhood's craft breweries through the new Eastside Beer Passport. For $35, participants can enjoy pints at four to eight local sudsmakers, including East Van Brewing, Luppolo, Off the Rail, Parallel 49, Storm, Superflux, Strathcona, and Strange Fellows. Proceeds go toward Eastside Arts Society programming. Read More News News News News News
Vancouver Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
360 Riot Walk reclaims forgotten Vancouver history at Eastside Arts Festival
When: July 18-27 Where: Various Eastside Arts District (EAD) studios, breweries, and performance venues, plus an all-day outdoor musical event at MacLean Park. Tickets and info: When Vancouver artist Henry Tsang first learned about the city's 1907 anti-Asian riot, he was in his 20s — and stunned. 'I grew up here,' he says, 'and had no idea this happened. It wasn't in school. No one talked about it.' That sense of disbelief eventually sparked what would become the 360 Riot Walk: a self-guided, 360-degree video walking tour that brings one of Vancouver's buried stories back into public view. This summer, the Eastside Arts Festival invites audiences to step into that history — and see the city in a new light. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'There's more appetite now for these conversations,' says Tsang. 'And the Riot Walk helps ground them in place.' Now in its fifth year, the Eastside Arts Festival (formerly CREATE!), brings this project to the forefront with three guided sessions of the 360 Riot Walk, running July 19, 20 and 24, alongside a full slate of multidisciplinary arts programming. Produced by the Eastside Arts Society, the festival features more than two weeks of live performances, hands-on workshops, outdoor markets and neighbourhood walking tours designed to engage audiences across generations. The 360 Riot Walk traces the route of the 1907 riot, which began as a parade organized by the Vancouver chapter of the Asiatic Exclusion League and escalated into mob violence through Chinatown and the Powell Street area. Just three days earlier, a similar riot had taken place in Bellingham, Wash., where a mob attacked and drove out a group of Punjabi mill workers. 'The ones who could still walk, some of them ended up in Vancouver in time to watch another riot — this one against the Chinese and the Japanese,' says Tsang. The tour begins in Gastown's Maple Tree Square, then proceeds down Carroll Street and along Hastings, stopping near the Carnegie Centre (formerly City Hall). Participants use a tablet or smartphone to access 360-degree video content at each site, with historical images overlaid on modern-day views. As they turn their bodies, the screen shifts with them, offering an immersive experience that merges past and present. 'It's not just about what happened then — it's about how that history continues to shape our city and who feels welcome in it,' says Tsang, who developed the project in partnership with the Powell Street Festival Society. While the 360 Riot Walk is available year-round as a self-guided experience via , the Eastside Arts Festival includes guided group tours followed by post-walk discussions, often led by Tsang himself. These walking tours are just one element of an expanded festival. This year's edition features the most artmaking workshops in its history — including first-time offerings like eco-printing with indigo artist Naomi Yamamoto, goldwork embroidery with textile artist Candice Weber, and felted Mason jar cozies with felting expert Chantal Cardinal. Workshops are held at artist studios and breweries across east Vancouver and are priced at $35. The festival is also teaming up with the Rickshaw Theatre for a ticketed live show on July 25 featuring local indie acts Young Friend, Babe Corner and Kylie V. Other live events include The Dance Deck with Belle Spirale Dance Projects and the Big Print Powell Street/Paueru Gai carving demonstration on July 24. A free, all-day outdoor celebration takes over MacLean Park on July 26, with live music, hands-on art activities, food trucks and a beer garden hosted by Strange Fellows Brewing. Musical guests include Janky Bungag, Twin River, the ReViberators and Madelyn Read. A second day of free music follows on July 27, courtesy of the MacLean Park Music Series. Festivalgoers can also sample the wares of some of the neighbourhood's craft breweries through the new Eastside Beer Passport. For $35, participants can enjoy pints at four to eight local sudsmakers, including East Van Brewing, Luppolo, Off the Rail, Parallel 49, Storm, Superflux, Strathcona, and Strange Fellows. Proceeds go toward Eastside Arts Society programming.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Love Island's Cierra Ortega says she got death threats after controversial exit from show, calls it ‘excuse for cruelty'
Cierra Ortega was removed from Love Island USA Season 7 after resurfaced social media posts revealed her past use of racist language, including an anti-Asian slur. On Sunday, Cierra shared a screenshot of the multiple abusive messages and death threats that she has received in the wake of the backlash, and penned a statement sharing that she carries 'nothing but love in my heart.' (Also read: After Cierra Ortega's exit, Love Island fans react to Nic pairing up with Olandria Carthen: 'Manifestation is real') Cierra Ortega penned a note on the backlash following her sudden departure from Love Island USA due to resurfaced social media posts with racial slurs. (Ben Symons/Peacock via AP)(AP) What Cierra shared On her Instagram Stories, Cierra shared screenshots of multiple users sending her abusive messages and death threats. Some of the messages threatened harm to her and her family. In the caption, Cieera simply wrote: 'Hey so is this still about accountability or…?' Cierra via Instagram Stories. Cierra pens new statement Cierra posted a picture of herself in her Instagram Stories and wrote a long note in the caption. It began, 'Unfortunately for those who wish harm on me, I carry nothing but love in my heart. For my life, the people in it, and every waking moment I get to spend on this earth. What should be a collective opportunity to address derogatory language and the harm they carry, has instead snowballed into an excuse for cruelty.' She added, 'Still, I refuse to let misery find company here. I'll keep living with love, presence, and gratitude. Especially in the painful moments, because they, too, shape who we are. I have every belief that all this energy can be alchemized into something with real impact. If even a fraction of it was used to uplift the community directly impacted- to continue amplifying Asian voices and their healing- imagine how much further we could be as a collective.' The note concluded with the words, 'Be kind to someone today. And tomorrow. And every day after that. Love will always go further.' Cierra Ortega on Love Island A few days ago. Cierra had shared a public apology to address the backlash through an Instagram video. 'I do want to hold my hands up and say that I take accountability for using the word, but I do want it to be known that I genuinely had no idea that it was a slur. I had no idea of its meaning, and it wasn't until I made the public story post in 2024 when a follower of mine reached out to correct me and let me know that what I was saying was incredibly hurtful,' she stressed.
