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Spectator
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Spectator
The pensioner Intifada
To anyone brought up in the seventies and eighties, the fact that so many Palestine Action protestors are themselves in their seventies and eighties is the least surprising fact of the year. These people were the original 'Boring Old Hippies,' those dreary teachers and lecturers whom so many of us had to suffer the first time round. Since age confers a harmlessness on everyone, it was rather sweet to see them again, enjoying one last stab at rebellion before marching off to that Great Student Demo in the Sky. And yet when I was growing up, these 'rebels' were the very people we rebelled against. Musically, we couldn't bear their Pink Floyd, their early Genesis and those heavy slabs of prog rock inspired by the Hobbit-y tosh of Tolkien. No wonder we embraced the rhythm of reggae, the joy of disco and (initially at least) the rebellion of punk. Punk was very much the middle-class, minority interest successor to prog. It started well, but it was almost instantly colonised and gentrified by the hippies themselves. Long hair sheared, they quickly replaced the Sex Pistols with the Clash, who were more aligned with their values. The Clash's third LP was a triple album and was so pompous and overblown it made Pink Floyd sound like Paul McCartney. Sandinista! was dedicated to the Sandinistas, whose cause in Nicaragua was viewed not dissimilarly from the cause of the Palestinians in Gaza. They would have done well to remember John Lydon snarling: 'You're too old and your hair's too long.' That was exactly how we felt about hippy teachers who tried too hard to be groovy. I'll always remember one flared-trousered example asking us to 'Call me Tony'. As soon as he said this, that vital wall between pupils and teachers – the one that separates respect from ridicule – started to crumble. It's only in recent years that the wall has been re-pointed. You may be aware of the resurgence of school uniforms in state schools. Apparently this is the result of the Call Me Tonys, who'd always decried them, finally shuffling off into retirement. And now, with generous public sector pensions providing free time and disposable income, they're back. And what could be more fun than taking up a cause and a placard? Trouble is, it's invariably the same sort of cause, isn't it? Whether they realise it or not, much of their worldview is still rooted in The Authoritarian Personality, a political and philosophical treatise written in the aftermath of the second world war. Its central tenet was that, because the Nazis were evil and were also right-wing, then everything right-wing is bad and everything left-wing is good. This may explain why our OAP protestors turned a blind eye to mass murder in China and the Soviet Union to embrace the shaky shibboleths of Marx and Mao. And it's why they now condemn the mass slaughter of Palestinians but remain shamefully silent on the mass slaughter of Israelis. The Boring Old Hippies have mostly been a bit quiet since the miners' strike and the end of the Greenham Common protests. I imagine those vintage 'Nuclear Power? No Thanks' badges now fetch quite a price on eBay. Those who wore them vanished from view around 1997, when Tony Blair moved into No. 10. What was there to protest against? His new government may have been nominally Labour, but when Peter Mandelson declared that he was 'intensely relaxed about people getting filthy rich', the hippies had the permission they needed to become breadheads. And now, money made and mortgages paid, they can afford a bit of geriatric insurrection. They haven't had a cause like this for years. Extinction Rebellion was a bit fanatical; the People's March a bit 'Waitrose' – but Palestine is perfect. It must have been lovely for them to once again feel the insurgent thrill of being 'busted by the fuzz'. So let them have their fun. They won't be doing this for much longer.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Logan Paul net worth: How rich is the newly-married WWE star?
WWE star Logan Paul tied the knot with model Nina Agdal in Lake Como on August 15, adding a new dimension to his life. The wedding proved to be a dreamy affair that was attended by his brother Jake Paul and his near and dear ones. This has renewed the public's interest in his personal life and finances. Logan Paul has earned a lot through his work as a YouTuber and a wrestler. According to Celebrity Net Worth, a website, his current net worth is around $150 million. Logan Paul's sources of income explored 'The Maverick' joined the WWE in 2024 on a part-time basis in 2022 and soon carved a niche for himself in the wrestling world. He earns $5 million a year for his work as a pro-wrestler. This, however, is not his main source of income. He is the co-founder of Prime Hydration, a beverage brand, and holds a 20% stake in it. Given the fact that the company is valued in billions, this alone is a tremendous source of revenue for the influencer even though it is yet to be fully realised He also earns big bucks from his YouTube Channel and the Impaulsive podcast. According to a Frecash report, his estimated monthly income from YouTube is between $300,000 and $600,000. He was also the highest-earning YouTuber in 2017. 2018, and 2021. His podcast too is a big draw. He frequently hosts WWE stats on the podcast, which has added to its popularity. Additionally, he has over 90 million followers across platforms, which helps him generate revenue and secure sponsorship deals. He is said to earn $150,000 and $300,000 a month from sponsorship. Logan Paul has also translated his love for professional boxing into a source of income. According to a report published by the Times of India in 2024, he earns around $5 million per boxing match. What's next for Logan Paul in the WWE? Logan Paul, meanwhile, is set to take on John Cena at Clash in Paris later this month. This marks one of The Franchise Player's final appearances at a Premium Live Event ahead of his retirement from professional wrestling in December. The seed for this feud was planted on the SmackDown after SummerSlam when Cena teamed up with Cody Rhodes to take on Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Logan Paul and Nina Adgal wedding: list of celebrities and popular influencers attended the wedding
Images via Jake Paul's Instagram Rising WWE sensation Logan Paul and Danish model Nina Agdal officially tied the knot in a private ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, on August 15. The location held special meaning for the couple, as it was the very spot where Paul proposed in July 2023. The pair first shared news of their engagement on July 9, 2023, via a joint Instagram post, writing, "Engaged to my best friend," alongside four heartfelt photos from the proposal. Logan's younger brother, Jake Paul , captured the emotions of the big day, posting clips to his Instagram Stories. In one video, he wrote, "I've seriously been crying," giving fans a glimpse of just how touching the ceremony was. In the days leading up to the wedding, Paul and Agdal were spotted enjoying themselves at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio on August 13. Despite Paul's massive social media following, the wedding itself was kept intimate and private, with the couple choosing to share only small glimpses of their special day. Inside Logan Paul's star-studded wedding: family, celebrities, and special guests The wedding was a true family affair, with Logan's younger brother and celebrity boxer Jake Paul in attendance. As mentioned, Jake was the one who shared clips and photos from the ceremony on social media, giving fans a glimpse into the big day. The couple's 10-month-old daughter, Esmé Agdal Paul, also played a special role in the celebration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Back Pain! Back Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo Logan and Nina welcomed Esmé in September 2024, with Logan announcing the happy news by posting photos of the family cuddled together in a hospital bed, along with a close-up of their newborn. Jake didn't come alone as he was joined by his fiancée, Dutch speed skating star Jutta Leerdam. Adding a personal touch to the ceremony, Logan's Impaulsive podcast co-host Mike Majlak officiated the wedding. He stood beside the bride and groom on a circular platform surrounded by elegant white florals as they exchanged vows. In addition to family and close friends, several notable names were also present. Guests reportedly included musician Oliver Tree, UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre, supermodel Hailey Clauson, street artist Alec Monopoly, and parody creator Gstaad Guy, making the intimate ceremony a star-studded affair. Logan Paul's WWE future shines with John Cena clash locked in Logan Paul continues to prove he belongs among WWE's elite. Just days after marrying Nina Agdal, the former United States Champion will be competing in a huge match as part of John Cena's retirement tour. With only 11 dates left, Cena will face Paul one-on-one at Clash in Paris on August 31, a clear sign of WWE's trust in the 30-year-old star. Paul has already delivered big moments alongside legends, most recently teaming with Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam against Randy Orton and Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll. His WrestleMania outing this year with AJ Styles exceeded expectations, and in addition, his in-ring capabilities have impressed everyone. More than a crossover celebrity, he's earned respect through his athleticism, psychology, and knack for big-match performances. His showdown with Cena cements him as a legitimate force in WWE's future. Also read: Jake Paul turns Logan Paul's wedding cake into a makeshift punching bag during emotional ceremony Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NBC Sports
5 days ago
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup drivers ahead of Richmond race
For the second time this month, the NASCAR Cup Series competes at a short track. The series was at Iowa Speedway two weeks ago and now heads to Richmond Raceway for Saturday night's event (coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on USA Network). Here is a look at the good news and bad news for Cup drivers and teams heading into Richmond. 23XI Racing — Good news: Watkins Glen represented the third time this season the organization had two cars finish in the top 10 with Bubba Wallace eighth and Tyler Reddick ninth. … Wallace has scored four top 10s in a row, tied for the longest streak in his Cup career. … Wallace finished fourth at Richmond last August, his best finish at the track. … Both of Reddick's top 10s at Richmond came in the last two races there. … Reddick was third at Richmond last August. … Corey Heim, the regular season champion in the Truck Series, is back in the No. 67 this weekend, making his third Cup start of the year. Bad news: Riley Herbst was 33rd at Richmond last August in his only Cup start there. Front Row Motorsports — Good news: Noah Gragson will make his 100th career Cup start Saturday at Richmond. Bad news: Todd Gilliland has not placed better than 15th in six Richmond starts. … Zane Smith has not placed better than 16th in 11 career Cup short track starts. Haas Factory Team — Good news: Cole Custer has qualified in the top 12 in three of his six Cup starts at Richmond. Bad News: Custer's 34th-place finish at Watkins Glen was his worst result since Michigan in June. Hendrick Motorsports — Good news: William Byron extended his lead to 42 points on Chase Elliott with his fourth-place result at Watkins Glen. … Byron has scored back-to-back top-five finishes. … Elliott has four top-five finishes in the last eight Richmond races. … Elliott has placed in the top 10 in eight of the last 10 short track races and that doesn't include his victory in the Clash exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium this year. … Alex Bowman's average finish of 9.3 over the last nine races is the best among full-time drivers. … Bowman will make his 350th career Cup start Saturday at Richmond. Bad news: Chase Elliott's 26th-place finish last weekend at Watkins Glen marked the first time this season he's placed outside the top 20. … Kyle Larson's average finish in the last 12 races is 19.25 — his worst over any 12-race span since joining Hendrick Motorsports ahead of the 2021 season. Hyak Motorsports — Good news: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has made 388 consecutive Cup starts, which is the third-longest active streak behind Joey Logano's streak of 600 and Brad Keselowski's streak of 568. Bad news: Stenhouse has only one top-20 finish in his last seven starts at Richmond. Joe Gibbs Racing — Good news: The organization has more wins at Richmond (19) than at any other track. … Joe Gibbs Racing has won 10 of the last 18 Richmond Cup races. … Christopher Bell has eight top-three finishes in 24 races this season. … Bell's average finish of 7.3 at Richmond is his best among active oval tracks. … Chase Briscoe has had four top-five finishes in the last five races. … Briscoe is the only driver to finish in the top 10 in all three short track races this season, placing ninth at Martinsville, fourth at Bristol and second at Iowa. … Denny Hamlin has five wins at Richmond. … Hamlin has finished in the top two in six of the last eight Richmond races. … Hamlin has won three of the last 10 short track races, including this season at Martinsville. … Hamlin has more wins (five) than any other driver on short tracks with the Next Gen car. … Hamlin has led at least a lap in each of the last nine races at Richmond. Bad news: Ty Gibbs has finished outside the top 20 in the last three races. … Christopher Bell has had a speeding penalty in each of the last three races at Richmond. … Briscoe has never scored a top-10 finish in eight Cup starts at Richmond. Kaulig Racing — Good news: AJ Allmendinger will make his 100th Cup start with Kaulig Racing on Saturday at Richmond. Bad news: Allmendinger has finished 26th or worse in his last seven starts at Richmond. … Ty Dillon has had three consecutive finishes of 28th or worse. Legacy Motor Club — Good news: Erik Jones' 12th-place finish at Watkins Glen moved him to within one point of 20th in the season standings. … Jones has seven top-15 finishes in the last 14 races. … John Hunter Nemechek has three top-15 finishes in the last six races. Bad news: Nemechek has not placed better than 25th in three Richmond Cup starts. Richard Childress Racing — Good news: Austin Dillon won at Richmond last August. … Dillon has placed in the top 10 in two of the last three Richmond races. … Dillon's last two Cup wins have come in the final three weeks of the playoffs (Daytona in August 2022 and Richmond in August 2024). … Kyle Busch's six Cup wins at Richmond are the most among active drivers. … Busch's average finish of 7.6 at Richmond is his best among active ovals. Jesse Love will in the No. 33 car this weekend, making his fifth Cup start of the season. Bad news: Although Busch has 16 Cup short track wins, his most recent victory on that style of track came in April 2019 at Bristol. Rick Ware Racing — Good news: Cody Ware's 29th-place finish at Watkins Glen snapped a streak of four finishes of 32nd or worse. Bad news: Ware has never finished better than 34th in four Richmond Cup starts. RFK Racing — Good news: Chris Buescher continues to hold the final Cup playoff spot with two races left in there regular season. … All three of Buescher's top-10 finishes at Richmond, including a win, have come in the last five races there. … Brad Keselowski led a season-high 68 laps in finishing third at Iowa last month in the most recent short track race. … Ryan Preece's average finish of 10.9 over the past nine races ranks fourth among full-time drivers. … Preece has 11 top-15 finishes in the last 13 races. Bad news: Preece has one top-15 finish in nine career Cup starts at Richmond. Dustin Long, Spire Motorsports — Good news: Carson Hocevar placed eighth at Richmond last August. Bad news: Justin Haley's 27th-place finish last weekend at Watkins Glen was his worst result since Nashville in June. … Haley has not finished better than 21st in eight Cup starts at Richmond. … Michael McDowell has one top-10 finish in 27 Cup starts at Richmond. Team Penske — Good news: Ryan Blaney will make his 350th consecutive Cup start Saturday at Richmond, the fifth-longest active streak in the series (behind Joey Logano at 600, Brad Keselowski at 568, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at 388 and Kyle Busch at 373). … Blaney has scored four consecutive top-10 finishes this season. … Blaney has scored the most points (119) on short tracks this season. Bad news: Richmond is the only oval on the circuit that Blaney does not have a top-five finish. … Austin Cindric does not have a top-10 finish in seven Cup starts at Richmond. … Logano has not finished better than ninth in the last 10 races. Trackhouse Racing — Good news: Organization placed all three cars in the top 10 for the first time in a race last weekend at Watkins Glen with Shane van Gisbergen winning, Daniel Suarez seventh and Ross Chastain 10th. … Chastain's finish at Watkins Glen tied for his best result over the past nine races. … Chastain finished fifth at Richmond last August. Bad news: Suarez has placed 25th or worse in five of the last seven races. Wood Brothers Racing — Good news: Josh Berry's average finish of 9.0 at Richmond is his best among tracks he's made multiple starts. … Berry finished second at Richmond in April 2023. .. Berry qualified third at Richmond last August. Bad news: Berry has one top-10 finish since his victory at Las Vegas in March.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rag'n'Bone Man cancels Lithuania gig with hours to go due to mystery illness
Rag'n'Bone Man is "seeking medical care" after being forced to cancel a concert with just hours to go. The 40-year-old singer - whose real name is Rory Graham - has "fallen ill" and had to pull the plug on his planned show in Kaunas, Lithuania on Tuesday (12.08.25) as his team apologised to fans for the disappointment. On his Instagram page, a statement read: "Show cancellation today. "We're deeply sorry to let you know that today's concert in Kaunas has been cancelled as Rag'n'Bone Man has unfortunately fallen ill. "He is currently seeking medical care and we wish him a speedy recovery. "We know many of you were looking forward to the show and may have travelled or made special plans, we truly appreciate your understanding at this time. "Rory will be so upset to have to cancel this show and will be working hard to schedule a show in Lithuania soon." Fans have been urged to get in touch with their ticket operator about refunds. The Humans hitmaker is currently due to perform in Poland later this week at the Bittersweet Festival in Poznań. He will be devastated to have missed the show, having previously spoken about his love of touring and playing live. Speaking last year, he told Clash magazine: "I think I just enjoy doing loads! I'll take on as much as possible to make this work. 'It is exhausting… but I love playing live. So, if you have to get up early, do the grueling parts, then that's just the way it has to be, I guess. "I've always loved it, and I still love it now – I don't feel any different than I did 10 years ago, to be honest.' Rag'n'Bone Man had a packed scheduled last summer around the release of 2024 album What Do You Believe In? but he insisted he "thrives" on the hectic lifestyle. He added: 'It felt like a lot, when I first looked at my diary. "But I really thrive on jumping from country to country, doing a gig a day. "I mean, not being 21 and getting by on four hours sleep is a challenge in itself. But I loved it. I nearly lost my voice one time… but it was alright!'
