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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alice Cooper urges Oasis brothers to avoid squabbles during reunion tour: 'Hope it lasts'
Rock legend Alice Cooper has weighed in on the long-awaited reunion of Liam and Noel Gallagher, urging the Oasis brothers to keep the peace as they embark on their first tour together in 16 years. 'The Oasis Live '25 Tour,which began in Cardiff on July 4, is set to wrap with two shows in São Paulo this November. Cooper on band longevity: Keep peace, skip the stress In an interview with The Times, Cooper reflected on what it takes to maintain a band, especially when it involves family. He noted that staying apart without completely severing ties is sometimes the healthiest path and hinted that the Gallagher brothers' reunion would be more successful without conflict. Cooper added that watching the pair in interviews and on stage often felt tense, cautioning against letting stress derail the journey. Liam and Noel take it 'one day at a time' Despite the optimism, Oasis manager Alec McKinlay told Music Week that the tour is 'very much the last time around,' with no plans for new music. However, Liam Gallagher responded to fan concerns on social media, writing: 'Neither do I and the only people that will be making any kind of decisions on the future of OASIS will be ME n RKID so let's just take it 1 day at a time.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch - Prestige - Pallavaram Garden, Chennai Prestige Pallavaram Gardens Learn More Undo The brothers' cautious approach reflects the emotional complexity of their relationship, which has oscillated between camaraderie and conflict since Oasis's split in 2009. Reunion highlights: handshakes, dedications, and Gallagher Hill The tour has already delivered emotional moments, including the brothers walking on stage hand-in-hand in Cardiff and embracing at Heaton Park. Liam dedicated 'Bring It On Down' to fans gathered outside the venue on 'Gallagher Hill,' defying local restrictions that fenced off the area to protect livestock and newly planted trees. Fans were filmed singing along from the hill, prompting Liam to shout: 'Loads of people over there behind some hill or summat. Yeah I wanna dedicate this tune to them. If you lot are listening on the f**ing hill, 'Bring It On Down.'' A legacy tour with no guarantees While the 'Live '25 Tour' is being hailed as a historic moment for Britpop fans, insiders caution that it may not lead to a full-fledged Oasis revival. The band's manager emphasized that this is a 'chance for fans who haven't seen the band to see them,' but reiterated that 'there's no plan for any new music'. Still, Cooper's advice—and Liam's cryptic optimism—have sparked hope that the reunion could evolve beyond nostalgia. As one fan wrote on social media: 'If Alice Cooper is rooting for them, maybe there's still magic left in the tank.'
Otago Daily Times
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Winter driving often more demanding
EDITORIAL Driving mishaps seem to have been the stock-in-trade of the Otago Daily Times ' editorial and online pages in recent weeks, a phenomenon that I have noticed is invariably associated with the onset of true winter weather. Or perhaps to be more accurate, associated with the failure of ever so many Otago drivers to adjust to winter weather which, while unpredictable for sure, is still a mild version of what is experienced in some other parts of the world. I make this observation having witnessed some pretty poor driving so far this month, additional to my perennial bugbears of inattentive, distracted and discourteous driving. My particular winter gripes so far have been motorists failing to adjust their speed to slippery conditions, and far too many following far too close when conditions are wet and visibility is low. Some useful rules of thumb to keep in mind are that compared with a dry road, stopping distances are up to twice as long in the wet, and up to four times as long in the snow. As for ice, well, think in terms of five to 10 times longer, and with the attendant possibility that you are quite likely to stop only by hitting something. It might do us all good to remember that we are not engaged in a grand prix motor race, and even if racing is not your thing, perhaps take five minutes to watch the highlights of last weekend's British Grand Prix,which shows how even the most talented of drivers struggle in the wet, and how quickly and dramatically things can go wrong when a road is slippery and visibility is poor. This year's British Grand Prix was a disappointing one for New Zealand's Liam Lawson, though he was blameless in his first-lap exit from the race: rather, he was the victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time as Yuki Tsunoda put the squeeze on Esteban Ocon, who in turn rammed Lawson off the rack and into a very early retirement. While that left Kiwi race fans with little to cheer about in F1 last weekend, there was every reason to be both proud and cheerful after big wins for both Scott Dixon and Shane van Gisbergen in the United States. That van Gisbergen was in with a good shot of winning the Nascar Cup race at Chicago's Street Circuit was something I predicted in Drivesouth last weekend; no special second sight was involved in that call, just an appreciation that SVG has won there before, in both the premier Nascar Cup category, and the second-tier Xfinity category. He contested both categories and won them both last weekend, which was a great result. Much more surprising was Scott Dixon's IndyCar win at mid-Ohio. Heading to the race, Dixon had his truly remarkable tally of 58 career wins in IndyCar, including at least one win in each of the past 20 seasons. But in recent races, the old Dixon sparkle appeared to be missing, to the extent that it seemed to me he might never win in IndyCars again. Then up the old master popped, running a two-stop strategy when three stops was easily the favoured option, and pouncing late in the race when his team-mate and series leader Alex Palou ran wide exiting a bend. In winning for the first time this season, Dixon became only the third driver to win in IndyCar this season, the previous nine races having been won by either Palou (six wins) or Kyle Kirkwood (three wins). So now it's 59 Indycar wins for Dixon (second only on the all-time list to the great AJ Foyt) including wins across 21 consecutive seasons. Once again, I am reminded that Dixon's a driver whose achievements place him up there with 1967 F1 world champion Denny Hulme and the legendary Bruce McLaren as one of the three greatest race drivers New Zealand has produced.
Daily Tribune
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Hamas says Israeli troops stickingpoint in truce asGaza pounded
Hamas yesterday said it opposes any ceasefire deal that includes a large Israeli military presence in Gaza, after offering to release some hostages and as the civil defence agency reported scores killed across the Palestinian territory. The group said late Wednesday that it had agreed to release 10 people seized in its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that sparked the war. Both sides have been holding indirect talks in Qatar since Sunday to agree a temporary truce and the United States says it is hopeful that a 60-day halt can be secured in the coming days. But Hamas said disagreements over the free flow of aid into Gaza and Israel's military withdrawal were sticking points, as were its demands for 'real guarantees' for a lasting peace. Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim told AFP on Thursday: 'We cannot accept the perpetuation of the occupation of our land and the surrender of our people to isolated enclaves under the control of the occupation army (Israel). 'This is what the negotiating delegation is presenting to the occupation so far in the current round of negotiations in Doha.' Hamas was particularly opposed to Israeli control over Rafah, on the border with Egypt, and the so-called Morag Corridor between the southern city and Khan Yunis, he added. Israel announced earlier this year that the army was seizing large areas in Gaza and incorporating them into buffer zones cleared of their inhabitants. Naim also said the group wanted an end to the current delivery of aid by a US- and Israel-backed group, a system which has seen scores killed while seeking handouts. On Thursday, eight children were among 17 killed in an Israeli strike outside a medical clinic in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, the civil defence agency said. Rabih Torbay, the head of US medical charity Project Hope,which runs the facility, called it 'ablatant violation of humanitarianlaw, and a stark reminder that noone and no place is safe in Gaza,even as ceasefire talks continue'. Hamas called it 'an atrociouscrime'. Israel's military said it hadstruck a Hamas man in the citywho had infiltrated Israel during the 2023 attack and that it'regrets any harm to uninvolvedindividuals'. UN brings fuel into Gaza for first time in 130 days: spokesman The United Nations managedto bring 75,000 liters of fuel intoGaza, the first in 130 days, thesecretary-general's spokesmansaid yesterday, noting it wasstill far from enough to alleviate shortages in the war-tornterritory. 'We and our humanitarianpartners need hundreds of thousands of liters of fuel each dayto keep essential life-saving andlife-sustaining operations going,meaning that the amount enteredyesterday isn't sufficient to covereven one day of energy requirement,' said Stephane Dujarric,warning that crucial services willshut down if more fuel does notenter Gaza immediately.
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Club Pilates Celebrates First Film Collaboration with Disney's Freakier Friday
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Club Pilates, the largest Pilates brand, is thrilled to announce its first ever collaboration with Disney in celebration of the theatrical release Freakier Friday,which is set to hit theaters on August 8 th. Inspired by the film's themes of self-discovery, transformation, and fresh perspective, Club Pilates' new campaign will invite both members and prospects to 'come as you are and leave as who you're becoming.' 'This collaboration was a natural fit as Freakier Friday is a cinematic event that crosses generations, much like our low-impact Reformer workouts," said Tianna Strateman, President of Club Pilates. Share Starting July 8th, Club Pilates participants will have the chance to experience an in-studio campaign, which brings the dynamic energy of the movie to the Reformer! Select studios nationwide will host special Flip Your Friday-themed classes designed to help members transform into the best version of themselves, both physically and mentally. These uniquely programmed classes will be offered on Friday, July 11th. Along with the in-studio campaign, the brand is offering: 'Flip Your Friday' Sweepstakes: Both non-members and Club Pilates members who register for and attend a ' Freakier Friday ' themed class, at participating studios, on July 11, 2025 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win* a fabulous grand prize – two tickets for the winner and a guest to attend the Freakier Friday world premiere in Los Angeles, California, along with airfare and hotel accommodations. Freakier Friday Influencer Experience: Disney and Club Pilates will host a group of Content Creators for a themed class in Los Angeles. Premier Activation: Club Pilates will have an experiential activation at the premiere, allowing attendees to experience the brands' paired collaboration. 'We are so honored to come together with Disney, an iconic brand that inspires transformation and connection,' said Tianna Strateman, President of Club Pilates. 'This collaboration was a natural fit as Freakier Friday is a cinematic event that crosses generations, much like our low-impact Reformer workouts. The film's message of embracing change and looking at the world through a new perspective reflects what we see in our studios on a daily basis – lives being transformed through mindful, intentional movement.' The Club Pilates' Freakier Friday campaign will be active in studios leading up to the film's release in participating studios. To find the studio nearest you or sign up for a fun, freaky class, visit For more information about Club Pilates, visit Founded in 2007, Club Pilates is the largest Pilates brand by number of studios, designed with the vision of making Pilates more accessible, approachable and welcoming to everyone. Based in Irvine, CA, Club Pilates has appeared in both Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 and Fastest-Growing Franchises eight years running, and Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 lists multiple times. Club Pilates offers extensive training certification for its instructors, including its 500-hour training program includes instruction on Pilates, barre, Triggerpoint, and TRX Suspension Trainers. Club Pilates is headquartered in Irvine, CA and backed by Xponential Fitness, one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands. To learn more about Club Pilates, visit About the Movie: 'Freakier Friday,' the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Disney classic starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released in theaters nationwide August 8, 2025. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. 'Freakier Friday' is directed by Nisha Ganatra, and the screenplay is by Jordan Weiss, with a story by Elyse Hollander and Jordan Weiss, based on the book 'Freaky Friday' by Mary Rodgers. The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Ann Marie Sanderlin, Mario Iscovich, Nathan Kelly, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers. *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of entries received. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes only open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., 18 years and older. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on 7/4/25 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 7/11/25. ARV of prize: $4,000. Travel must be conducted on Sponsor-selected dates in July 2025 or winner will forfeit his/her right to receive the prize. To enter without attending a Pilates class, write your full name, full mailing address, email address, phone number, and birth date on a plain 3x5 inch card and mail to Sponsor: Club Pilates, LLC, Attn: Flip Your Friday Entry, 17877 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92614. Mail-in entries must be postmarked no later than 7/11/25 and received by 7/15/25. Subject to full Official Rules (
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Meet demands revocation of G.O. 120, protection of interests of people living around Kolleru Lake
: The local communities around Kolleru Lake have intensified their demand for the protection of their livelihoods and immediate rollback of government policies perceived as harmful to their existence. The leaders and activists are urging the government to reduce the contour level of the lake from the 5th to the 3rd contour, which they say is critical to safeguard both the environment and the livelihoods of thousands who depend on the lake. The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham, Andhra Pradesh Tenant Farmers' Association, and the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Workers' Union jointly organised a round-table conference on Kolleru issues here on Thursday. The conference adopted a few resolutions, including, the demand for cancellation of Government Order (G.O.) 120,which residents describe as a noose around their necks and a sword hanging over their heads. The G.O. has severely restricted the local communities' traditional rights over land and water usage, the conference felt. (The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O. Ms. No. 120 in 1999 to protect the lake from degradation and deterioration. It declared the lake as a bird sanctuary under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.) The speakers stressed the need to restore the 146 fisheries societies established in 1970s and return 14,800 acres of assigned land to rightful beneficiaries. They demanded that the Assembly pass a fresh resolution on Kolleru and submit it to the Centre and the Supreme Court. They also called for action against pollution from nearby factories and the implementation of rural employment guarantee schemes in the affected areas. The speakers criticised the government's failure to provide compensation, employment, and basic amenities like roads, drinking water, and electricity to Kolleru residents. They also called for the withdrawal of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) status in the Kolleru region, stating that it is harmful to the local population and impractical in its current form. The conference was presided over by senior Rythu Sangham leader Y. Keshava Rao. CPI(M) State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao, MLC Jayamangala Venkataramana, V. Krishnayya (president, Rythu Sangham), Dadala Subbarao and V. Venkateswarlu (AP Agricultural Workers' Union), B. Balaram and M. Haribabu (Tenant Farmers' Association), Ghantasala Venkatalakshmi (National Fishers' Federation), and numerous grassroots leaders from Kolleru villages.
