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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Pro-Palestinian protest prompts scuffle onstage at Royal Opera House in London
LONDON — A performer holding a Palestinian flag touched off a brief scuffle on stage at the Royal Opera House in London on Saturday night as cast members were taking their bows following the season's final performance of 'Il Trovatore.' Images posted on social media show what appears to be a member of the chorus holding the unfurled flag in front of his chest while the lead singers bask in the audience's applause. After a few moments, someone backstage attempts to grab the flag, but the performer holds onto the banner and snaps back into place.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Royal Opera House performer unfurls Palestinian flag on stage
A Royal Opera House performer unfurled a Palestine flag on stage during the curtain call for Il trovatore's closing night on Saturday (19 July). A brief scuffle ensued as an official appeared to try and stop the protest, and the cast member continued to hold up the flag at the London performance. A spokesperson for the Royal Ballet and Opera said: 'The display of the flag was an unauthorised action by the artist. It was not approved by the Royal Ballet and Opera and is a wholly inappropriate act."
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic Australian singer dies after 40-year career: 'She won the hearts of audiences'
The Australian opera community is in mourning following the death of much-loved mezzo-soprano singer Rosemary Gunn. The Scottish-born singer moved to Australia at a young age and spent more than 40 years captivating audiences. Gunn joined Opera Australia in 1972 and became a fixture on the country's biggest opera stages thanks to her powerful voice, commanding presence and remarkable versatility. Her passing was confirmed by Opera Australia. 'Vale Rosemary Gunn. Over a four decade career with, she won the hearts of both colleagues and audience,' the statement began. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'She was a valued member of Opera Australia's Principals and was an excellent singer in a wide range of repertoire,' it concluded. Tributes have been pouring in for the veteran performer, who died after retiring from the stage in 2008. 'Terribly sad news! A wonderful performer and an absolute pro. Rosemary was always kind to the younger singers coming on,' one friend wrote online. 'She was the loveliest colleague, considerate and easy to work with. She was very quiet and I never heard her speak an ill word of anybody. RIP dear one,' another added. Opera Australia said Gunn was 'a very fine talent, company member and friend' whose devotion to both the company and the art form remained strong long after her final curtain call. A valued member of Opera Australia's Principals ensemble, Gunn won the Pan Pacific Final of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions in Honolulu and the Sydney Sun Aria in 1977. These achievements helped cement her reputation as one of the nation's most accomplished voices. She shared the stage with some of Australia's and New Zealand's most renowned operatic performers across her celebrated career. They included Anthony Warlow and Dame Joan Sutherland. Away from the stage, she was known for her warmth, her dedication to nurturing young talent and her deep love for her beloved dog. She is survived by her husband, Graeme Williams, a veteran chorister with Opera Australia.
Washington Post
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Red Panda has fractured left wrist, released from hospital after fall at WNBA game
Good news, basketball fans: Red Panda intends to be ready for next season. Red Panda, the popular performer who fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during halftime of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, has a broken left wrist and will need further consultation with an orthopedic surgeon, the agency that represents her said Wednesday.
South China Morning Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
WNBA half-time star Red Panda injured after fall from unicycle during show
The popular half-time show performer, who goes by Red Panda, fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during a court intermission on Tuesday. The incident occurred during the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, and she was unable to finish her show. Her condition was not immediately known. She appeared to be grabbing at her left wrist after the fall – she fell forward off the unicycle onto the court – and was helped off the floor in a wheelchair. Red Panda, whose name is Rong Niu, is a Chinese-American woman who comes from a family of performing acrobats. Her act is composed of her riding on her custom-built unicycle, which stretches about eight feet (2.4 metres) above the court, and balancing custom-made bowls on her lower leg before flipping them atop her head. She has performed at countless basketball games, including Game 5 of the NBA Finals last month in Oklahoma City.
