Burna Boy makes history here, becoming the first African artist to headline a UK stadium. The Grammy award-winning, Nigeria-born artist has popularised Afro-fusion – the blending of Afrobeats with pop, dancehall, hip-hop and R&B influences – for more than a decade and, long cherished by Britain’s African and Caribbean communities, has edged into the UK mainstream with starry collaborations Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Jorja Smith and summer 2023’s ubiquitous Top 5 solo single Last Last. Embodying sonic influences that shape an entire continent, this show affirms African music’s place as a staple in British talking drums, saxophone licks and expressive moves from a captivating white-clad troupe of dancers pre-empt Burna’s arrival. The stage set is a fairground – dubbed the Love, Damini Fair after his most recent album – complete with a golden merry-go-round that turns to reveal the man himself in a bold orange jumpsuit blowing in the breeze. Kickstarting a two-hour set, it’s clear that the star’s swagger – his wide grin and explosive movements in tandem with a vivacious band – rests on gratitude, articulated in generic but affectingly heartfelt overtures to the crowd “Words can’t explain my emotions right now … there’s nothing else I’d dreamed more of.”He starts with a series of early releases including Don Gorgon and Tonight, showing what led to this moment. It wasn’t until 2018’s Outside that he became more broadly famous, and the tracks seem to go over the majority of the crowd’s heads, so he sings directly to those who recognise this early work; through Burna Boy’s buoyancy – charismatically skipping across the stage – the rest of the audience warms up few issues arise, out of his control, such as poor sound quality which occasionally makes crowd murmurings louder than the performance itself, and a fight breaking out in the golden circle. Unfettered, that buoyant energy re-engages the crowd again and again, and theatrics continue as pole dancers assist him for Secret. By the standout track, It’s Plenty, he is truly in his groove, and begins the song suspended in the air beside a table of cakes which recall the Love, Damini album cover. As he sings the opening verse a cappella, the audience takes over and Burna is clearly taken aback, that swagger overcome by … J Hus, left, and Burna Boy. Photograph Burak Çıngı/RedfernsJ Hus appears live for the first time in years to co-perform Play Play and Sekkle Down; Dave and Stormzy also each belt out their collaborative hits. The final guest, Jamaican vocalist Popcaan, brings a second wind to the set, and the duo’s obvious chemistry affirms the fact that Black music is borderless, echoing the words of Burna’s mother from the 2019 BET awards “You were Africans before you became anything else.” Closing out the night is Last Last, Burna Boy brazenly jumping through smoke cannons as the whole stadium mixes English and Yoruba on the hook, in a joyously debauched call for weed and alcohol “I need igbo and shayo!”Burna Boy successfully unifies the diaspora and wider British community for an evening. His kaleidoscopic setlist bursts with pride in his heritage, fanbase and collaborators, making for a warm and communal confirmation of star status.
Music7.0. Rewatch Value 5.0. Look what an "original" idea. A movie about culinary competition where the show's genre hits the TVs all over the world! Wai Man Yip was a daring guy, because risking to make a film with this theme knowing saturation is a shot in the dark that fortunately worked.
Cook Up a Storm 決戰食神 is a Hong Kong movie specially catered to premiere during Lunar Chinese New Year early this year 2017. The comedy film comprise of various actors from different country and Chinese regions. We have actor Nicholas Tse from Hong Kong, Jung Yong Hwa of CNBLUE from South Korea, Ge You and Tiffany Tang from China. It has been a long time since I have watched a Hong Kong movie. They haven’t made many quality movies or dramas, and hence, we broke up. If it weren’t for Jung Yong Hwa and his disappearance from the screen for almost 3 years, I wouldn’t be bothered. Besides, from the preview trailer, the show didn’t look that bad… PLOT Paul Ahn Jung Yong Hwa is a Korean-Chinese chef who excels in French cuisine. He decided to take up an offer as the executive chef in a newly open French restaurant in Hong Kong. His girlfriend/assistant chef Mi Yu Michelle Bai also follows. Opposite Paul’s restaurant is a 30 years old Chinese restaurant owned by Uncle Qi Ge You, but currently run by his student, Gao Tian Ci Nicholas Tse. Paul and Tian Ci’s rivalry began on the day they first met at the fish market, and it worsen when customers from both sides hinder each others’ businesses. At the very same time, the neighbourhood is undergoing redevelopment, the old shops and restaurants are threathened to relocate, including Qi Restaurant. Both Paul and Tian Ci coincidentally join a cooking contest, hence it was decided that the winner gets to stay and loser must pack their bags and close the restaurant. However, Tian Ci had another reason for joining the contest; he wanted to prove himself to his father, Gao Feng Anthony Wong, the 2 consecutive winner and holder of the title, Culinary God. COMMENTS The good First off, so glad to see Yong Hwa on screen acting again after The Three Musketeers. More good news is looks like he will return with a 12 episodes drama, The Package, to be air on jTBC. It’s pre-produced; he and his co-stars have already completed filming so let’s hope the show get an air date soon. 🙂 The not-so-great and the bad parts After not watching any Hong Kong movies for over 10 years, I kind of wish they would give me something new and refreshing. That didn’t happen. The execution of the plot is very typical and the only solution the scriptwriter can come up with solving the problem is—let’s have both chefs do a one-on-one on knife skills in the middle of the street. Like really? It’s sooo…I don’t know, gangster style? It reminds me of Young & Dangerous where all characters in it can’t sit down and communicate, everything must be solved with a fist and knife. In this instance, there was no fighting between the chefs, but the people around them would have and behave just like thugs. I am hardly convinced a well-educated man and a 3-stars chef would agree to showcase his skills on a middle of the street. Surely Paul has more class than this! I wonder if Yong Hwa is cursed in his acting career. In the beginning of his projects, his characters seem equally as important as the leading actor, but when we reach the latter half, his presence or character’s story diminished and his screen time reduced. It’s the same for this movie, too. It would have been more interesting if Paul and Tian Ci inspire each other and work together to create a fusion of Chinese-French cuisine, and prove themselves against those who betray or look down on them. I didn’t mind they added the father and son’s story, but shift in focus in the end to the whole father and son’s contest was ridiculous. One of the problems with Hong Kong movies is their obsession in always making their main lead look cool’ that they forget in certain scenarios, there are other aspects more important that one must uphold a professional chef should show his professionalism, respect and good ethics. Tian Ci walked off the stage twice in two separate contests. He should have been disqualified on the account of disrespecting his fellow opponenets, the panel judges, the cooking contest organisation and audiences. Even though this is a show’, I can’t overlook the director’s execution of both these scenes. The attempt of looking cool actually makes his character comes off offensively impolite. CONCLUSION There is no lasting strong impression in the acting department. The script lacks depth and innovation. But it’s actually not that bad of a movie, and it’s a no brainer sort of entertainment good for relaxing and winding down an exhausting day. But it’s just not a movie where you would go away feeling Wow, that’s awesome’ and want to go back for more. It was forgettable. I do, however, like the presentation of the food—Chinese or French, either way, I wouldn’t mind be the judges on the panel. Source Mtime
Reviewsof Cook Up a Storm 2017. Members Fans Likes Ratings Reviews Lists Sort by. When Reviewed. When Reviewed; Review Activity; Review Rating. Highest First; Lowest First ★★★ Watched by SaDaPro 07 Jun 2022. Eine sehr vorraussehbare Geschichte, aber wunderbare Bilder, wenn es ums Kochen geht.
Nicholas Tse left and Jung Yong-hwa in Cook Up a Storm category IIA; Cantonese, Putonghua, Korean, English, directed by Raymond Yip Review Film review Cook Up a Storm – Nicholas Tse, Jung Yong-hwa face off in culinary comedy Director Raymond Yip dishes up a tested recipe that nourishes but with extra ingredients of Hong Kong’s property development and the city’s crumbling architectural heritage Published 556pm, 10 Feb, 2017 Updated 556pm, 10 Feb, 2017 Nicholas Tse left and Jung Yong-hwa in Cook Up a Storm category IIA; Cantonese, Putonghua, Korean, English, directed by Raymond Yip
Permalink 8/10. Basically Chinese live action of Shokugeki no Soma. cloudyski-664-545777 18 June 2017. "Cook Up a Storm" is basically a Chinese live-action of the anime Shokugeki no Soma! The beginning of this movie was amazing with beautiful dishes, artistic effects, and perfect footage. The casting and acting and dialogue was also great.
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJun 8, 2023, 1004 AM ETCloseKevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. You can follow him via Twitter Vikings released Dalvin Cook on Friday, ending the running back's six-year tenure in had made one more effort to trade Cook, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday, before processing his Miami Dolphins are expected to have an interest in signing Cook, sources told Schefter. Cook can sign with any team after 401 ET who turns 28 in August, was set to take up $ million in cap space for 2023 and was due to earn $11 million if he spent the season with the Vikings. Those are big numbers for an aging running back who surpassed 1,500 touches in his career last Vikings owe Cook $2 million, but by releasing him after June 1, they save $9 million in cap space while taking on $ million in dead money on their 2023 cap."I hold Dalvin in the highest regard and am grateful for his contributions on and off the field," coach Kevin O'Connell said in a statement. "Dalvin is a tough, dynamic player and a respected leader by his teammates, which was evident by his multiple seasons as a team captain. As a finalist for the 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, Dalvin's approach to the game and his commitment to sportsmanship is clearly respected across the league. We appreciate Dalvin's positivity, energy and leadership and will be pulling for him in the future."Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel declined to comment about Cook's availability when asked Thursday and complimented his current group of running backs, which includes veterans Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr. and Myles Gaskin and rookie Devon Achane."Overall, very happy with the way they've practiced, very happy with their competitive camaraderie," McDaniel said. "They are all trying to be the best, but they're not doing it in spite of each other and they recognize that each one of them can help them get better, so it's been a cool camp for them."The long-rumored split seemed certain after the Vikings re-signed Cook's longtime backup, Alexander Mattison, to a contract that included $ million in full guarantees over the next few seasons. Given multiple opportunities after that move, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah refused to speculate on whether Cook would be on the Vikings' 2023 roster."Dalvin has been an incredible leader for this organization for years, and I quickly noticed how respected he is among everyone in our building," Adofo-Mensah said in a statement. "I'm fortunate to have been around such an enjoyable, talented and hardworking person like him over the last year."Mattison is expected to take over as the team's primary tailback, with 2022 backups Kene Nwangwu and Ty Chandler - and possibly rookie DeWayne McBride - competing for the No. 2 role. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said last month during organized team activities that Mattison has been demonstrating "that all-three-down kind of ownership that he's been capable of for a long time."Cook, a second-round draft pick in 2017, struggled to stay on the field for much of the early part of his career in Minnesota. His rookie season ended after four games because of a torn ACL, and an assortment of other injuries cost him between two and five games in each of the next four seasons. A chronic shoulder injury ultimately forced him to wear a harness for long stretches of his nevertheless managed to produce four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2019 to 2022 and scored a combined 29 rushing touchdowns during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. He also proved to be an effective receiver, averaging 42 receptions per season after his rookie managed to start every game in 2022 for the first time in his career, even after separating his shoulder in Week 3. But he finished with an average of touches and 86 yards from scrimmage per game in O'Connell's new scheme - both the lowest since he became a full-time player in did knock off two of the six longest runs of his career in 2022 a 53-yard score in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins and an 81-yard touchdown in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills. On the latter, he recorded a top speed of mph, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, the seventh-fastest speed of any ball carrier in his efficiency numbers, which measure the frequency of carries that produce a positive outcome, dipped noticeably. He led the NFL with 62 carries that either lost or did not gain a yard. And as ESPN's Bill Barnwell noted, only of his carries gained a positive total of yards over expectation in Next Gen Stats' model, the second-lowest rate among running backs with at least 200 carries in underwent shoulder surgery Feb. 14 in hopes of avoiding the chronic separations he has had. At the time, the Vikings said he would be fully recovered in time for the regular season. He had not been participating in the voluntary portion of the Vikings' offseason program, and the timing of his departure means there will be no clash over whether he reports for mandatory minicamp later this month..
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