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the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup : NPR

the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Mexico’s World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: “Y si sí.” Or in English: “What if we can?” Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City. DON GONYEA, HOST: Even if you’re not a World Cup superfan, the news today that FIFA overturned the one-match suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun probably got your attention. And in Mexico, pride for its national team’s historic run has surged. Tonight, they face off against England at Azteca Stadium. NPR’s Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City. (SOUNDBITE OF HORNS HONKING) ANAMARIA SAYRE, BYLINE: It’s been one of the most electric summers in decades here. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Yelling, inaudible). UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: (Yelling) Ah. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #3: (Yelling, inaudible). SAYRE: Millions of people rush to the Angel of Independence on the main avenue after each victory, tossing friends in the air, dancing all night, like we’ve already won the entire World Cup. UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Singing in Spanish). SAYRE: The lyrics of the mariachi folk song “Cielito Lindo” weaving harmony in the crowd, one phrase has become …

Jordyn Woods on Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks NBA Finals Run and Uniting NYC

Jordyn Woods on Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks NBA Finals Run and Uniting NYC

Published by Daniella Wilson

As the New York Knicks make their run through the NBA Finals, a wide range of celebrities have shown up to support the team, including model, entrepreneur and media personality Jordyn Woods, who is often spotted courtside alongside Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet. Woods also happens to be engaged to Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, who popped the question on Christmas Eve. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter ahead of Game 5 between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, Woods opened up about supporting Towns throughout the Finals, being in her wedding era, how the Knicks’ run has brought New Yorkers together, what it was like to witness the team’s historic Game 4 comeback at Madison Square Garden and her orange purse that has become an unlikely Knicks good-luck charm. *** Tell me about your partnership with Reese’s x Oreo. What made you want to get involved with the brands? Totally. I mean, the whole city is orange and blue right now, so it only made sense. For me, growing up, my favorite go-to, even …

A ‘terrible choice’ or uniting the nation? Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is causing a stir | Ents & Arts News

A ‘terrible choice’ or uniting the nation? Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is causing a stir | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny’s half-time performance during this weekend’s Super Bowl has divided opinion since it was announced. The 31-year-old singer has frequently used his lyrics and platform to draw attention to his homeland and comment on the political landscape in the US. Since he was announced as the performer for the half-time show during Sunday’s game at the Levi’s Stadium in California, critics from the Trump administration and some of his followers have hit out at the decision. The US president himself said he doesn’t plan to attend this year’s game, unlike last year, and he has derided Bad Bunny as a “terrible choice” of half-time performer. But with 17 Latin Grammys and six Grammy Awards to his name (mostly recently adding the award for best album to his collection), there are plenty who are looking forward to the King of Latin Trap’s performance. The National Football League (NFL) has also stood by its choice, firmly shutting down rumours that it was reconsidering changing performers shortly after Bad Bunny was announced in …