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LOOKING BACK: martial arts in Oxfordshire over the years

The codified combat practice, which includes sports like judo, karate and kickboxing, took off in popularity in the 1970s. It reached as far as Oxfordshire, where clubs sprang up, teachers appeared, and eager young students learnt the moves. READ MORE:  …

Fighter to Welcome Back: Anil Kapoor’s top 7 highest-grossing films of all time

The Night Manager to Race 3: 5 Movies where Anil Kapoor nailed the villain role

Chinese artists mock India after PAF downs Rafale jets

Chinese influencers mocking India after reports that the Pakistan Air Force shot down Indian Rafale fighter jets. A video going viral across social media platforms shows Chinese influencers dressed in turbans symbolizing Indian citizens, with toy airplanes …

One Batman: The Animated Series Episode Was First Pitched As A Movie

The full villain line-up is Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy (Diane Pershing), Harley Quinn (Arleen Sorkin), Mad Hatter, Killer Croc (Aron Kincaid), Scarecrow & the Riddler (who both get no lines), and the Ventriloquist & Scarface (George Dzundza). Of …

Dekumzy: The sound maestro in a modern music era

In the fast-evolving Nigerian music landscape, where global hits and viral beats dominate playlists, few remember the silent architects who built the foundation. Among them is Derek Osonwa, better known in music circles as Dekumzy—a producer whose …

Free organ concert to be held at St Albans Cathedral next weekend

William Fox, the cathedral's director of music, will perform the final organ concert of the St Albans International Organ Festival from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Saturday, May 17. William will play music from composers dating back several centuries, …

KMUD Block Party Returns May 17 for a Day of Music, Art, and Community

Press release from Redwood Community Radio: KMUD Community Radio proudly invites you to the Annual KMUD Block Party on Saturday, May 17, 2025 — a free, all-day celebration of local music, creativity, and connection. It’s one of the first big community …

‘I’m Capable of Producing My Own Music’ – Kamtonyo

Dynamic kwaito trio PDK founding member ‘Kamtonyo’ is making the best of the collective decision taken by the group to pursue solo projects. Being one of three PDK members, with the name derived from the first letter of their names (Patrick, Dion and …

My cultural awakening: Queer As Folk helped me to come out

During my school years I was encouraged to believe that being gay was a serious medical handicap, like having one leg shorter than the other or a parent who was also your form tutor. This was during section 28, which outlawed the promotion of the “ …

Elon University senior art thesis exhibition breaks norms, encourages critical thinking

Elon professor of art Ryan Rasmussen has spent the past year watching the six senior visual arts majors create their pieces for the senior art thesis exhibition that opened at Arts West on May 9.  “It's a very rigorous, kind of experience for our …

Indigenous Art Fair at Plains Museum brings artists from region together

FARGO — The Indigenous Art Fair is an annual affair at the Plains Art Museum in downtown Fargo, and this year, frybread tacos were added to the offerings from Tee's Tacos. The event opened on Saturday, May 10, featuring contemporary and traditional art …

James Foley, who directed ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ ‘House of Cards,’ and music videos, dies at 71

James Foley, a veteran director whose films included “Glengarry Glen Ross” and the two “Fifty Shades of Grey” sequels, and who also worked on the hit television series “House of Cards,” died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 71. The cause was …

A reader's guide to Colleen Hoover's books in order

At one point in 2022, Colleen Hoover had six of the 10 bestselling novels of the year. Three of those— Ugly Love, Reminders of Him, and It Ends With Us — had first been published years earlier: 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively. That’s how dominant the …

From Storage to Spotlight: How D.C.’s National Gallery Is Redefining Access to Art

Rembrandt’s A Woman Holding a Pink will be on display in Denver until 2027. Courtesy the National Gallery of Art and Denver Art Museum Angelica Daneo, chief curator at the Denver Art Museum, calls Rembrandt “one of the most celebrated artists of the 1600s” …

'Big, Bold, Beautiful' art show comes to Cowichan gallery

Local artists bring the stunning and serene nature of Vancouver Island to life through the art exhibit 'Big, Bold, and Beautiful' which will run out of the third-floor gallery at the Cowichan Performing Arts from May 1 to June 27. Painters Elissa …

The Black Star Experience: Ambitious cultural and tourism initiative set to transform creative economy

The Government of Ghana has unveiled ‘The Black Star Experience’, a transformative national initiative aimed at positioning Ghana as the cultural and creative heartbeat of Africa. The grand launch event brought together government officials, international …

Distinguished Patrons of the Arts Honoured with Bartimeus Prize.

Four high-achieving and deserving daughters of the soil, who, citizens or not, have chosen to celebrate Ghana by doing their lives’ best work here among us, as distinguished lifetime supporters of the arts, were recently honored and celebrated as …

Cultural showcase, dance, diversity shine at AMVCA’s Cultural Day

When the culture is unhealthy, the nation will steadily move into chaos and extinction, but this year’s edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA)’s Cultural Day shows that the Nigerian culture remains robust, unshaken, healthy, and worth …

California Dispensaries Redefine Cannabis Retail Through Innovation and Community Engagement

818 Brands, Gradus Hollywood, and The Syndicate Tarzana Showcase Distinctive Approaches to Customer Experience and Local Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California’s cannabis industry continues to …

Mobicip CEO Calls on AI Developers to Include Built-In Parental Controls for Child Safety and Transparency

Suren Ramasubbu, CEO of Mobicip, urges AI companies to adopt age-aware filters, conversation logs, and parental oversight features to protect young users. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial …

Black Epic Entertainment Launches BlackEpic.org, Pioneering a Direct-to-Audience Model in Immersive Media

OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a digital landscape dominated by algorithms and creative compromise, one independent studio is carving a new path. Black Epic Entertainment, the visionary media company founded by …

ZA Miner erweitert Cloud-Mining-Angebot mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit und regulatorischer Sicherheit

MUNICH, GERMANY, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Die Nutzung von Cloud-Mining-Technologien gewinnt im Kryptosektor weiter an Bedeutung. Vor dem Hintergrund steigender Nachfrage nach nachhaltigen und zugänglichen Mining-Lösungen hat ZA Miner …

Vicki Ostendorf Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Longevity, Mindset, and Athletic Performance

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vicki Ostendorf is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where she will share insights on building mental resilience, training for longevity, and showing up with purpose—in sport and in life. …

Ronald Justin Walter Ward Joins Legacy Makers to Share Insights on Building Without Limits and Creating a Better World

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ronald Justin Walter Ward, founder of Fire Beard Contracting, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where he will share insights on relentless growth, personal transformation, and building a …

Lisa Roszel Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Redefining Wellness and Beauty

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lisa Roszel, nurse practitioner and founder of IMpower Wellness, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where she will share insights on building confidence from within, creating inclusive …

Karen Lane Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Energetic Healing and Conscious Technology

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karen Lane, creator of The Light Lift and founder of Starlight Works, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where she will share insights on vibrational healing, energy alignment, and …

Melissa and Shane Underwood Join Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Building a Legacy Through Grit and Growth

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melissa and Shane Underwood, entrepreneurs and owners of Gulfcoast Driveshaft, are set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where they will share insights on overcoming obstacles, taking bold risks, …

Legacy Makers: Lacey Drew Shares Her Journey of Resilience and Success on Legacy Makers TV

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lacey Drew, CEO of L2 Fit Pro LLC, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where she will share her inspiring journey of resilience and relentless pursuit of success. The show features …

Sona Sargis Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Financial Empowerment Through Protection and Purpose

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sona Sargis, founder of Dream Protectors, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where she will share insights on building financial resilience through education, advocacy, and spiritually …

George Cummins Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Resilience, Leadership, and Building a Purpose-Driven Brand

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- George Cummins, founder of Buck Bourbon, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where he will share insights on cultivating resilience, leading with integrity, and creating a brand that …

Shawn Bosi Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Freedom, Faith, and Living at God's Pace

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shawn Bosi, entrepreneur and author of Dreamality Freedumb or Freedom, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where he will share insights on pursuing true freedom, overcoming life's …

John Bergman Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Activating the Body’s Self-Healing Intelligence

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Bergman, D.C., chiropractor and educator, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where he will share insights on the body's natural regenerative processes, the critical role of …

Ashley Poklar Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share Insights on Advocacy, Purpose-Driven Leadership, and Creating Your Path

FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ashley Poklar, PhD, and Clinical Director at the Sentinel Foundation, is set to appear on Legacy Makers TV, where she will share insights on protecting vulnerable youth, integrating personal …

Directional Sound Technology Enhances Museum Experiences Ahead of International Museum Day

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As museums around the world prepare to celebrate International Museum Day on May 18, a growing number of institutions are embracing sound control technology to create more …

Charitable Intentions Inspire Charitable Results at REVEL

REVEL’S Charity Carnaval in 2025 Will Support SickKids Foundation NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The REVEL Charity Carnaval has become a unique, annual tradition, hosted by REVEL REALTY INC. in support of …

Student-Built Game V-Shift Joins UEL’s Dream Con Lineup, Signs On for Season 10

UEL highlights indie talent at Dream Con 2025, with V-Shift becoming the first official Season 10 title. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL) has officially added V-Shift to its Season 9 …

Pacific Sky Games Launches New Publishing Model for Tabletop Wargame Creators

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Sky Games (PSG), a Native American owned small business enterprise founded in 2002, has announced a strategic shift to focus on providing publishing opportunities for …

Sydney’s Winter Event Season Is Shaping Up To Be The Most Vibrant Yet

Party hire operators have confirmed to Phrisk Media that early orders for Sydney’s winter event season Is shaping up for it to be the most vibrant yet SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In exclusive interviews with Phrisk …