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Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Fringe theatre reviews: Del Valle: A True Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll… and Redemption Joan Collins Blocked Me on Twitter A Poem and a Mistake Blaze FM BED: A One Man
An absorbing autobiography of a rock'n'roll life lived to the full, Ned Van Zandt's hour of no-messing storytelling comes with trigger-warnings galore – and a warm recommendation from our reviewer Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... THEATRE Del Valle: A True Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll… and Redemption ★★★★ Underbelly Bristo Square (Venue 302) until 25 August Short, stocky, with gnarled arms and a stance which says don't mess, actor Ned Van Zandt looks like he's lived a life. Such a life that this autobiographical show comes with a patchwork of trigger warnings. Del Valle, shorthand for the Travis County Correctional Complex in Austin, Texas, has got the lot, with characters who seem to have walked straight out of a Coen Brothers film (one of the violent ones) and ripe descriptions to boot. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Del Valle: A True Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll… and Redemption | Contributed Van Zandt chooses to home in on just a couple of standout periods from his past so there is only room to mention in passing that Townes Van Zandt was his cousin. That guy knew how to (not) live, what's Ned got to offer? Lots of narcotics for starters and some shameless but impressive namedrops from Lara Flynn Boyle to Chaka Khan to a certain ill-fated couple he knew from his days living in the Chelsea Hotel. Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen feature as bit players. Van Zandt was right there in their druggy orbit when it all unravelled in 1978/9 but he is more concerned about capturing the street and prison life back in his native Texas with tales of Gary and Belinda's meth lab and the gang culture inside (where he is nicknamed Hollywood for his role in a US soap opera), juggling a burgeoning cast of characters with humour and acuity. We've seen and heard these deadbeats before but these are Van Zandt's deadbeats and he sketches them with affection (even the racist prison top dog), all to the atmospheric soundtrack of a lone electric guitar. Apparently, Van Zandt once failed the audition for The Waltons because he couldn't ride a horse. This is only the 83rd most interesting thing you will learn from this absorbing autobiography. FIONA SHEPHERD THEATRE 24 Weeks ★★★ Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Venue 24) until 25 August Set in a dystopian future Britain where women are rapidly losing all their hard-won reproductive rights, Tatty Pants Theatre Company's 24 Weeks is a brave three-handed drama by Laura Walker which imagines two young female flatmates in their twenties taking matters into their own hands, when their third flatmate, Becca, becomes pregnant after a rowdy house party. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If the scenario is a powerful and compelling one, though, Cory's handling of it takes an unconvincing turn when we begin to realise that the flatmates are planning not only to terminate Becca's pregnancy, but somehow to cause her to forget that she was ever pregnant. Set entirely in the claustrophobic bathroom of the women's flat, the play starts at shouting-pitch, and becomes less credible as it unfolds. It does succeed, though, in its early scenes, in creating a chilling vision of a society - already taking shape, in some US states – where women's privacy and autonomy no longer count for anything; and where the state monitors the very water in the drains to check that every child conceived is brought to birth, whether the woman who must raise that child likes it, or not. JOYCE MCMILLAN THEATRE Joan Collins Blocked Me on Twitter ★★★ Greenside @ George Street (Venue 236) until 23 August Posh tea-loving actor Theodore Emory Jones – Thor to his friends – is a Brit in Beverley Hills. He wafts into our lives in silky pyjamas just as he is awaiting a call from his agent Judy. He's giddy at the prospect of a 'heavy pencil' for a bit part in Casualty but what he really wants is a role in Dynasty beside catfighter extraordinaire Joan Collins. Housekeeper Helga is his confidante as he reminisces on his luvvie career, but he can't help playing to the gallery too. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Billy Walker's camp creation is a familiar thesping caricature with enough of an ego to be comical but equally not too proud to beg. In the era of the self-taped audition, he's ready for his close-up as a lisping Scottish lighthouse keeper in a Bee Gees jukebox musical. Many other namedrops are available and Jones/Walker is adept at finding an equivalent cultural reference for his American audience. He's also fond of an ad lib to the extent that he frequently comes close to losing the plot. But who cares about a lucid narrative when his sparkling and silly company is entertainment enough. FIONA SHEPHERD THEATRE A Poem and a Mistake ★★★ Assembly Rooms (Venue 20) until 24 August Modern-day sexism meets Metamorphosis in this intergalactic melting pot in which the experiences of Myrrha, a committed first-year classics student, are paired with those of female characters from Greek mythology. Sharply written by Cheri Magid and punchily performed by Sarah Baskin, who shifts between genders and realities in playing all the many characters, it explodes the theme of metamorphosis to demonstrate how sexual violence is minimised by the narratives of its time and driven by a quest for power. As Myrrha's male professor is turned into his female student before being turned into cow, from the comfort of an 'all gender' bathroom, it's humorous as well as thought provoking, pummelling through time, space, identity, myth and modernity. 'When something shrinks you, you want to experience something epic,' Myrrhasays. And it's the grandiosity of the piece that is both its appeal and, eventually, challenge as it expands through a myriad of mythical characters, drawing in evermore references to Ovid and denying the opportunity for a more singular development of Myrrha and her story. The construction shifts between impressive and self-conscious, but as a constellation of insights shaped around a thoughtfully explored theme, it's a refreshing, bold and enlightening experiment in theatrical form. SALLY STOTT THEATRE Blaze FM ★★★ Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33) until 25 August Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In the late 1990s and early 2000s, pirate radio stations played a significant role in developing London's grime scene, illegally broadcasting from rooftops around the city, defying the authorities, and helping to usher in a new culture of music. James Meteyard and grime MC Jammz's drama Blaze FM tells the fictional story of such a station. Hopping from 2003, to 2005, to 2012, to 2016, it traces the intertwined lives of five friends who spend their time spitting bars and spinning tracks on 101.7FM. There is the puppyish Pritstick, who likes to host silly phone-in games, until tragedy strikes. There is his younger brother Jason, a talented rapper who gets drawn into drill music. There is the aging Hughbert, defiant founder of the station, who first gets embroiled in a historical police case concerning the 1985 Broadwater Farm riot, then in the Windrush Scandal. And there is Alpha and Aisha, Hughbert's two caring children. Meteyard and Jammz do not manage to weave these five individuals' storylines into a satisfying whole, but they do effectively pitch the story of Blaze FM against the evolution of London, and Maggie Norris' staging has an infectious energy thanks to a projection-splashed design, some catchy tunes, and five effervescent performances from Alexanda Lobo Moreno, Andrew Brown, Anais Lone, Marcus Reiss and Aliaano El-Ali. FERGUS MORGAN THEATRE BED: A One Man Show ★★ Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gilded Balloon at Appleton Tower (Venue 45) until 24 August Ben Donaghy is not an awkward stand-up comic — he just plays one on stage. He's more comfortable in the sanctuary of his bed, to which he returns consistently in this clearly honest but rather scrappy autobiographical show. Inspired by Tracy Emin's 'My Bed', Donaghy warily circles around the truth of a painful breakup — distracting himself with bad jokes — before eventually confronting it. While the jokes are intentionally hackneyed Christmas cracker fare, none of them reflect his character — again, perhaps intentional but it makes this piece feel fractured and hollow rather than fully realised. RORY FORD
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for today August 12: Here are active rewards
Synopsis Garena Free Fire Max has released new redeem codes for August 12, offering players exclusive in-game items like rare character outfits and weapon skins. These codes, listed by InsideSport, are valid for a limited time and can be redeemed on the official website. Players can log in and paste the codes to claim rewards sent to their in-game mailbox. Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes today August 12 Related Garena Free Fire Max has released new redeem codes for August 12, giving players a chance to get exclusive in-game items. According to InsideSport, these rewards can include rare character outfits, unique weapon skins, diamond bundles, and other items not available through regular gameplay. The redeem codes have a limited validity and can only be used a certain number of times. Once the limit is reached or the codes expire, they will no longer work. Players are advised to redeem them as early as possible to secure the rewards. FF9MJ31CXKRG VNY3MQWNKEGU U8S47JGJH5MG FFCO8BS5JW2D FFAC2YXE6RF2 HFNSJ6W74Z48 FFICJGW9NKYT FFIC33NTEUKA WD2ATK3ZEA55 ZZATXB24QES8 Visit the official Garena Free Fire Max Rewards Redemption website. Log in using Facebook, X, Google, or VK ID. Copy a redeem code from the list and paste it into the text box on the site. Rewards will be sent to the player's in-game mailbox. If the reward contains diamonds or gold, the balance is updated redeem codes may give players access to limited-time items such as Rebel Academy outfits, Revolt Weapon Crates, Diamond Vouchers, and other rare cosmetic rewards. Each code can be claimed 500 times in a day and usually stays active for about twelve hours. (Disclaimer: While the Free Fire game is banned in India, the Max version remains available to play. Redeem codes are region-specific and time-limited, so expired or invalid-region codes will not work.)
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Business Standard
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Garena Free Fire Max: August 7 redeem codes to win in-game rewards, more
Garena Free Fire Max has unveiled a set of redeem codes for August 7, offering players the chance to unlock special in-game rewards such as unique outfits, weapon skins, diamonds, and more. These codes are time-sensitive and can only be used a limited number of times, so players are advised to claim them without delay. Here's a list of the active codes, along with simple steps to help you redeem them. Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for today As per a report by InsideSport, active redeem codes for August 7 are: F1Z5X9C3V7B2N6M8 F6Z1X5C2V8B4N9M3 F5H9J1K8L4P2O6I3 F8L3P7O1I5U9Y2T6 F7A1S5D9F2G6H3J7 F3H8J4K1L7P5O2I9 F6Q1W5E9R3T7Y2U4 F2Q7W1E5R9T3Y6U4 F4Q8W2E6R1T5Y9U3 F3L7P2O6I4U8Y1T5 F2Z6X3C7V1B5N8M4 F9S2D6F3G7H1J4K8 F5A9S3D7F1G4H8J2 F8S3D7F4G1H5J9K2 F9A4S8D2F6G3H7J1 F1L5P9O3I7U2Y4T8 Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes: How to use Visit the official Rewards Redemption website for Garena Free Fire Max. Log in using your preferred platform — Facebook, X, Google, or VK ID. Copy the redeem codes from the list and paste them into the provided text box. Once a Free Fire Max code is redeemed successfully, the rewards are delivered straight to the player's in-game mail. For items like gold or diamonds, the account balance is usually updated instantly. These codes can unlock exclusive, time-limited content such as Rebel Academy costumes, Revolt Weapon Loot Crates, Diamond Vouchers, and other rare cosmetic items. Keep in mind that each code is limited to 500 redemptions per day and generally remains active for only about twelve hours — so it's best to redeem them quickly.
Cision Canada
05-08-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Chorus Announces Redemption of its Remaining 6.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Debentures due June 30, 2026 Français
HALIFAX, NS, Aug. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) (" Chorus") announced today that it will redeem on September 30, 2025 (the " Redemption Date") all of its remaining 6.00% convertible senior unsecured debentures due June 30, 2026 (" Series B Debentures") in accordance with the terms of the indenture dated April 6, 2021 between Chorus and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the " Trustee"), as amended by a supplemental indenture thereto (collectively, the " Indenture"), pursuant to which the Series B Debentures were issued (the " Redemption"). The Series B Debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol " On the Redemption Date, holders of Series B Debentures will (unless converted prior to the Redemption Date in accordance with the Indenture) receive approximately $1,015 for each $1,000 principal amount of Series B Debentures, representing their principal amount, plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon to but excluding the Redemption Date. The Series B Debentures will cease to bear interest from and after the Redemption Date. Formal notice of the Redemption is being delivered today to the Trustee and holders of the Series B Debentures in accordance with the terms of the Indenture. Holders of Series B Debentures have the right, by giving a conversion notice and all necessary documentation to the Trustee by no later than 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on September 8, 2025, to elect to convert their Series B Debentures into Class A Variable Voting Shares or Class B Voting Shares of Chorus at the conversion price in effect on the date of conversion in accordance with the terms of the Indenture. In circumstances where Series B Debentures are held through a broker or other financial institution, the broker or financial institution should be contacted well in advance of the conversion deadline to ensure sufficient time to comply with the conversion process and internal deadlines set by their broker or financial institution. No action is required to be taken by holders who wish to have their Series B Debentures redeemed in cash. The aggregate principal amount of Series B Debentures outstanding as of the date hereof is $28,727,000. Chorus will use cash on hand to fund the Redemption. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, " forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information may be identified by the use of terms such as "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "assumes", "outlook", "plans", "targets", "could", "intend", "may", "project" or other similar terms and phrases, including negative versions thereof, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. Examples of forward-looking information in this news release include statements and expectations regarding the Redemption. Actual results could differ materially from those described in forward-looking information due to known or unknown risks, including, but not limited to, the risk factors described in Chorus' most recent Annual Information Form, Management's Discussion and Analysis and public disclosure record available under Chorus' profile on SEDAR+ at The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Chorus' expectations as of the date of this news release (or as of the date they are otherwise stated to be made) and is subject to change after such date. Chorus disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing factors and risks are not exhaustive. About Chorus Aviation Inc. Chorus is a holding company which owns the following principal operating subsidiaries: Jazz Aviation, the largest regional operator in Canada and provider of regional air services under the Air Canada Express brand; Voyageur Aviation, a leading provider of specialty charter, aircraft modifications, parts provisioning and in-service support services; and Cygnet Aviation Academy, an industry leading accredited training academy preparing pilots for direct entry into airlines. Together, Chorus' subsidiaries provide services that encompass every stage of an aircraft's lifecycle, including: contract flying, aircraft refurbishment, engineering, modification, repurposing and transition; aircraft and component maintenance, disassembly, and parts provisioning; aircraft acquisition and leasing; and pilot training. Chorus Class A Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol 'CHR'. Chorus' 6.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Debentures due June 30, 2026 and 5.75% Senior Unsecured Debentures due June 30, 2027 trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols ' and ' respectively. For further information on Chorus, please visit
Los Angeles Times
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Dareyes de la Sierra gets his redemption
In the world of música Mexicana, few artists have been able to successfully evolve their sound and image after decades without rattling their base of dedicated listeners — let alone entice a new demographic of supporters. But this rare occurrence seems to be the case for José Darey Castro, the L.A.-based singer and accordionist who performs under the name Dareyes de la Sierra. His gritty vocals and revamped sound have elevated him as one of this year's most popular singers of corridos tumbados. In May, Darey released his latest album, 'Redención.' A collection of 14 thunderous songs, the album has taken hold of corrido fanatics old and new for its brazen lyrics and turbulent rhythms, perfectly suited for a drop-top evening cruise. The LP debuted at No. 3 on Spotify's Top Albums Debut Global chart. After expanding the track list with a deluxe album in June, the singer will soon embark on his first-ever U.S. tour. Come Aug. 1, Darey and his band will kick off a 20-date run at the Belasco in Los Angeles. He will make stops in major cities including Las Vegas, San Diego, Chicago, Houston and more before wrapping up in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 21. '[My tour] will expose a new facet musically speaking, but I will not forget the songs I've sung before,' says Darey during a video call with The Times. His first release in seven years, 'Redención,' which translates to 'Redemption,' is a fitting self-assessment for the legacy act, who kicked off his career over 20 years ago in Mexico. Norteño aficionados may already be familiar with the power of Dareyes de la Sierra, the band from Navojoa, Sonora, that specialized in sentimental corridos, like early 2000s Billboard hits 'Sufre' and 'Enséñame a Olvidar' — for which the music video bears a close resemblance to the theme found in the 2004 film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' Their scorching breakup song, 'Hasta El Día De Hoy,' remained 11 weeks on the Regional Mexican Airplay in 2008. Currently, the song's official YouTube video (re-uploaded in 2018) has reached over 35 million views. But most listeners might have overlooked Darey's early attempts to trek into the world of 'corridos verdes': a marijuana-inspired subgenre that has now become widely acceptable as the drug has been decriminalized in a handful of U.S. states. His 2007 release 'Los En-Kush-ados,' which underscored the blissful state of a smoke session, failed to resonate with audiences at the time — perhaps due to stigma surrounding use of the substance. 'I've always been ahead of the wave,' Darey says. 'When people started singing corridos verdes, I had done so years before. People did not accept it.' Now as this new era of corridos tumbados begins to normalize marijuana use, and the resulting euphoria, Darey seems to have found the momentum for his redemption arc. 'Things happen when they need to, you know?' he says. 'It wasn't a change that happened overnight, because the public has to accept you. We took notice of the musical evolution and the public was more accepting.' Yet music is the main medicine for the singer, who received his first guitar from his father when he was 10 years old — although he later ended up breaking the guitar in a childish fit. Five years later, he picked up the instrument again and never let go. And while there have been moments that would dissuade any aspiring musician from following their passion — including a deadly attack he miraculously survived in 2004 — Darey holds his head high, embracing the tumultuous twists and turns of life and, humbly, his long-awaited flowers. The new LP features guest appearances by the crème de la crème of the genre, such as Tito Double P, Peso Pluma, Neton Vega and Gabito Ballesteros. It's a mastermind move by Darey, who recognizes that most of his new listeners are part of a younger generation, but he also makes clear he is not riding the coattails of younger talent — Darey owns his spotlight. 'I don't do this [type of music] out of obligation, it comes organically from me,' says Darey. His opening track, Italian-folk-inspired 'Vita Fer,' alludes to a sexual enhancement drink. Featuring Tito Double P, the frisky song peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Mexico Songs chart. The album is altogether an intoxicated romp that illustrates the chaotic rock star lifestyle. Darey's strong, rugged voice and tongue-twisting lyrics break through the purple haze, especially in standout tracks like 'Polvo de Hadas' featuring Luis R Conriquez and 'Boneless' alongside Neton Vega. There's also 'Supreme,' Darey's collaboration with Peso Pluma, which boasts of material luxuries, including iced-out Cartier watches. While he is thankful for the outpouring of support he's received surrounding the release of 'Redención,' he's also aware of the dangers such fame could bring to one's psyche. 'There's a fine line where [you have to be careful] not to get sick,' says Darey. Currently trending at No. 3 on Mexico's Billboard 100 chart is 'Frecuencia,' a cut from his deluxe album. The upbeat jingle calls back to Ice Cube's 1993 hit 'It Was a Good Day.' Although paranoid at times, Darey's opening lines are almost hymn-like: 'I know that I will die, that's why I live life crazy,' he sings, 'I pray that my God guides me down the right path.' 'If you think about the future, it'll cause anxiety. [If you think] of the past, [it'll cause] depression,' says Darey of this empowering new chapter of his life. 'Let's live in the moment.'
