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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I had dance lessons from Love Island's Curtis Pritchard and was left red-faced as I attempted the Cha Cha and THOSE heart rate challenge moves
When Curtis Pritchard hit UK screens with his iconic hip swivel and carnival flair on Love Island, hearts were sent racing and the girls were left fanning away in awe. And it is safe to say that he cemented to the boys that women love a man who can dance, but it was soon made obvious that not everyone can shake their hips in the way he can. As a former rigid ballet enthusiast who could pop a hip during the intro of Shakira 's Hips Don't Lie, I was one of those whose jaw hit the floor when he showcased his unapologetic snake hips. Which is why when given the chance to join the former Islander for a sunny Cha Cha lesson outside Battersea Powerstation, I practically leapt at the chance to get some one-on-one tips to perfect that iconic moment. Meeting the professional dancer and boxing enthusiast over the weekend, I joined a handful of other dancing hopefuls looking to spice up their moves in time for summer - it is safe to say that I was quickly humbled. Strutting into the square outside the iconic BPS, sweating buckets in a black dress under 30°C heat, it hit me — I'd made a huge mistake. Dancing in front of a huge yellow boombox, packed with shoppers and Love Island fans, there was Curtis clearly on a mission as his hips were swinging with such commitment you'd think he was grafting for the final recoupling. With every cha-cha step, his pelvis painted invisible figure-eights alongside a fellow dancer who matched his energy beat for beat — all frills, sass, and the kind of footwork that would have Michael Jackson raising an eyebrow and taking notes. It was at this moment that reality set in - not only was I going to look like a fish out of water, but I was going to do it in front of both Curtis and thousands of people passing by throughout the day. Starting off 'slow', Curtis and his assistant demonstrated the first step-to-step move, which, while looking easy on stage, had me tripping under my feet and nearly falling on a fellow nervous-looking novice. While courteous and running the seemingly simple steps twice over at different levels, I still hadn't managed to grasp it. But putting my 'best' foot forward, I continued on to, which saw the move transition into a quick double forward stepping motion, which was actually my best move in reflection. Still looking like Bambi on ice, I attempted a brave face and strongly believed that if my willpower allowed me to get through the next 45 seconds, I would be looking like a semi-professional in no time. Spoiler alert, this was not the case. Before I knew it, I was swirling my hips in what was supposed to be a circle but in fact resembled more of a square as I waved my arms in the air looking like I started my working day with a bottle of wine for breakfast. Safe to say, Cha Cha is not for me and I am thankful I did not follow through on my childhood dreams of being a dancer. Curtis is now putting all his effort into his boxing, finance education business and his collaboration with Lipton for their Kombucha launch alongside Wes Nelson. They celebrated the launch of the new Lipton Kombucha range with free dance lessons at a giant boombox. Hosted at Battersea Power Station, the 'Komboomcha Box' offered a day of feel-good tunes and activities to reignite the nation's love for dancing. Dancing in the public eye once again, Curtis kicked off the day uniting with a professional dance instructor to teach the public cha-cha dance moves. The free lessons aimed to get the nation dancing again, after new research from Lipton Ice Tea revealed that half of Brits are terrified to dance out in public, despite 7 in 10 people feeling happier after dancing. Curtis said: 'I'm thrilled to have teamed up with Lipton Ice Tea to help the nation rediscover the joy of dance with the Lipton Kombucha. 'For me, dancing has always been a source of happiness and confidence, so it's been fantastic to join forces with Wes and share that energy with everyone at Battersea Power Station. 'Whether you're a pro or just fancy a bit of fun, we should all welcome in the summer with an uplifting cha-cha-cha!' Curtis and Wes took to the boombox stage for the first-ever live performance of his new track 'Kombucha-cha', which launched alongside a dance-led music video shot in Camden Market. Alongside this, Wes played his tracks Drive, Nice To Meet Ya, Yellow and Fly Away before uniting with Curtis on stage. The feel-good vibes continued throughout the day, as Londoners were treated to a curated feel-good playlist, and free samples of Lipton Kombucha; a vibrant blend of naturally fermented tea, live cultures, and real fruit flavours. Available in three delicious flavours; Strawberry Mint, Raspberry and Mango Passionfruit, the feel-good vibe goes hand in hand with the happy sensation of dancing, making you feel alive with teas that are bursting with life.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Sweet mama' cat came to shelter in bad shape. Then, Sock Hop's luck took a turn
A 'sweet mama' cat was brought to a Washington shelter in bad shape with her six kittens. Then her luck took a turn. The 1-year-old cat named Sock Hop was taken to the Kitsap Humane Society on April 5, the shelter said in an April 29 Facebook post. She was sick, thin, disoriented and couldn't walk, the shelter said. The shelter took her 2-week-old kittens and put them in a foster home so veterinarians could help Sock Hop. They discovered she was suffering from a few conditions. 'Sock Hop struggled to stay upright and walk on her own. The smallest poke to her hips would knock Sock Hop over,' the nonprofit said. She had a middle ear infection, Horner's Syndrome (a neurological disorder that impacts her eye and face muscles) and vestibular disease, which affects balance and spatial orientation. The shelter said she was treated and spayed. Someone adopted Sock Hop on April 26, three weeks after she was brought to the shelter. She was cuddly, sweet and started headbutting workers once she felt better, the shelter's social media and marketing coordinator Abigail Shedd told McClatchy News by email. Now, she goes by a new name of Bizzabella, Wendy Merley commented on Facebook. Merley said her son was the person who adopted the cat. 'She's still a bit clumsy, but doesn't seem to affect her daily life. She is the sweetest cat. Loves to watch what's going on outside and cuddling on Alex's lap,' she wrote. 'Thank you for giving this sweet mama a warm, loving home and a comfy lap to live her best kitty life!' someone else commented. Her kittens are still being fostered, the shelter said, but will soon be up for adoption. Their names are Cha Cha, Charleston, Fox Trot, Mambo, Disco and Tango, to match the dance theme. Sock Hop was an event in the 1950s where teens would dance in their socks. Kitsap Humane Society is in Silverdale, just west of Seattle. 'Remarkably affectionate' pig is 'bit of a Velcro baby.' See post-adoption smile Veteran lost her 'beloved' service dog. Then came 'extraordinary turn of events' Three-legged dog needed a home. Then, family hundreds of miles away fell in love
Miami Herald
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Sweet mama' cat came to shelter in bad shape. Then, Sock Hop's luck took a turn
A 'sweet mama' cat was brought to a Washington shelter in bad shape with her six kittens. Then her luck took a turn. The 1-year-old cat named Sock Hop was taken to the Kitsap Humane Society on April 5, the shelter said in an April 29 Facebook post. She was sick, thin, disoriented and couldn't walk, the shelter said. The shelter took her 2-week-old kittens and put them in a foster home so veterinarians could help Sock Hop. They discovered she was suffering from a few conditions. 'Sock Hop struggled to stay upright and walk on her own. The smallest poke to her hips would knock Sock Hop over,' the nonprofit said. She had a middle ear infection, Horner's Syndrome (a neurological disorder that impacts her eye and face muscles) and vestibular disease, which affects balance and spatial orientation. The shelter said she was treated and spayed. Someone adopted Sock Hop on April 26, three weeks after she was brought to the shelter. She was cuddly, sweet and started headbutting workers once she felt better, the shelter's social media and marketing coordinator Abigail Shedd told McClatchy News by email. Now, she goes by a new name of Bizzabella, Wendy Merley commented on Facebook. Merley said her son was the person who adopted the cat. 'She's still a bit clumsy, but doesn't seem to affect her daily life. She is the sweetest cat. Loves to watch what's going on outside and cuddling on Alex's lap,' she wrote. 'Thank you for giving this sweet mama a warm, loving home and a comfy lap to live her best kitty life!' someone else commented. Her kittens are still being fostered, the shelter said, but will soon be up for adoption. Their names are Cha Cha, Charleston, Fox Trot, Mambo, Disco and Tango, to match the dance theme. Sock Hop was an event in the 1950s where teens would dance in their socks. Kitsap Humane Society is in Silverdale, just west of Seattle.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cha Cha Nova Sells For $803,000
Read the full story on Backfire News All eyes were on the legendary Cha Cha Nova when it crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson 2025 in Scottsdale. By the time the hammer fell, the winning bid was a whopping $803,000 proving the car is as iconic as many had anticipated. Since it's a new build, this was its first market 1969 Chevy Nova lovingly called Cha Cha was built as a homage to Shirley Muldowney, a legendary female drag racer who also goes by Cha Cha and is often called the First Lady of Drag Racing. To create a car worthy of the legend's name, this was given a Chevrolet Performance ZZ632 big block V8 with 1,004-horsepower on tap. Added to that is a Hogan's Racing custom intake manifold plus a Motion Raceworks ICON throttle body. On the fuel side, a Rick's Tanks custom stainless fuel system has been added with dual pumps to feed the beast. Handling all that power is a Tremec Magnum 6-speed manual transmission, which feeds into a 4-inch aluminum driveshaft. Of course, with plenty of power needs to come even more control or it's really good for nothing. That's why this build includes a Speedtech Performance Extreme subframe. Added to that is an Extreme High Mount independent rear suspension plus Baer 14-inch 6-piston brakes. Some of the body elements are custom-made carbon-fiber pieces. Muldowney's own color palette with Switchblade Silver, Royal Amethyst, and Sparkling Berry provide a strong visual statement for the exterior. Red River Customs did the custom interior using leather upholstery with pink and nickel stitching, plus laser etching of the names of the drag strips Muldowney won during her illustrious career. You'll also note the steering wheel, which was made by Billet Specialties. In a modern twist, the two gauge clusters are digital screens, an interesting move for a Nova build. All those attentions to detail in tribute to Muldowney turned into a bidding war and quite the final bid. Images via Barrett-Jackson
