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Iconic metal drummer says Ozzy Osbourne's death has made just as big an impact as John Lennon's
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Iconic Aussie event responds after $55 burger sparks fury
Brisbane's iconic Ekka Show has defended the price of a burger after Australians complained it was far too expensive at first glance. The Royal Queensland Show attracts more than 400,000 people every year, and some had to do a double-take after seeing what was on offer at one food stall at the 2025 edition. A sign showed the Blockbuster Burger and Chips would set you back $55, and many thought that was a huge "rort" for a single meal. The "Ekka special" was listed underneath a photo of a very normal-looking burger. However, a spokesperson for the Ekka told Yahoo Finance the Blockbuster is far from normal. RELATED Outrage over $8.50 sausage sizzle in cost-of-living crisis: 'Un-Australian' Centrelink warning for downsizing Baby Boomers over 'special' retirement rule Westpac CEO admits bank was 'wrong' about branch closures A concerned Ekka-goer posted an image of the food stall menu online, asking how anyone could charge $55 for what looked like a stock-standard burger. It didn't take long for many to be similarly shocked at the price."Jesus Christ," said one person. "$14 is a totally worth-it price for a nice burger at the Ekka," added another. "I'd even go $30 for a really nice burger restaurant. I'd have to be clinically insane to spend $55 on an Ekka burger. I'm expecting several T-bone steaks in my burger at that price." "That burger is more expensive than the ticket to enter the Ekka," wrote a third. However, the photo shown on the menu isn't what you would actually get on your plate if you ordered the Blockbuster. "The actual Blockbuster burger is huge and served in a hollowed half loaf of bread and is packed full of fillings," the spokesperson told Yahoo Finance. The meal has been designed for two people, but the spokesperson said three or more people could dig into it as well. The same retailer offering the Blockbuster also has burgers and meals priced from $9.50 to $22. The Ekka spokesperson said there are more than 110 food vendors dotted across the showgrounds, and some offer items for $10 or less. Major Aussie events are costing an arm and a leg Major annual events across the country have attracted negative attention in recent times due to rising ticket, food, and ride prices. The 2025 edition of the Sydney Royal Easter Show copped a spray after attendees were shocked at $22 cups of gnocchi and the $20 Bertie Beetle showbag. Some parents said the outing cost them more than $500 to take their family to the iconic event. Tickets for this year's Royal Adelaide Show, meanwhile, have gone up slightly, with the $67 family ticket rising by $2.50 compared to 2024, and concession tickets are also up by $1. Some said after last year's event, these annual outings had become a "luxury". Sydney's annual lights festival, Vivid, also received backlash for the same reason. Nariman Dein hit out at Vivid's Dark Spectrum: A New Journey event in Wynyard Tunnels, as single tickets were $51, while a family of four would have to pay $174. 'You're telling me in this economy if I had a child or two children, I would have to pay that much money to only look at lights and then also pay for food and all of that stuff,' Dein said. 'Are you serious? Really?" she told Yahoo Finance. People also rallied against an $8.50 sausage sandwich being sold at Vivid last year. Vivid has justified the price for the Aussie staple item as it was "cooked by a professional chef".Sign in to access your portfolio
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'Little House' Carter Family Actors Talk Final Season
It's been over five decades since Little House on the Prairie first graced television screens, and the beloved drama still inspires generations. While fans usually associate the iconic little house with the Ingalls family, Season 9 introduced the Carters: Sarah, John, Jeb, and Jason. Continuing to celebrate 50 years of Little House, I sat down with Stan Ivar and Pamela Roylance — who played John and Sarah Carter — to talk about stepping into television history, favorite behind-the-scenes memories, and reuniting for the play Love Letters. BuzzFeed: You both entered the show in Season 9, when the Carter family moved into the Ingalls' house. What was that first day on set like, starting as new characters on an established show? Stan Ivar: Our first day was in Simi Valley, on location right in front of the little house. It was a scene with Pam and me facing each other, and then Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert standing right alongside us. The four of us were standing in a tight circle, and it was when Charles was turning the house over to the Carter family. We're doing our lines, and I'm just not getting them out right; I keep flubbing them. Michael was directing, and he said, "Let's cut. Stan, why don't we go out behind the little house?" So we did, just he and I, out of earshot of everybody else, and he asked me, "What's wrong?" I said, "I'm just nervous. I mean, I'm here with Little Joe from Bonanza, and Half-Pint!" He said, "Look, don't worry. I'll make you a promise. I'll never let you look bad. So leave it up to me, and don't you worry about it. You just do what you do, and I'll tell you if I don't like it, okay?" He took the pressure off me completely. He was a great guy that way, and then we filmed the scene, and it was fine. You know, Michael was from New Jersey, and I'm from Brooklyn. Every now and then, my New York accent would come back. Sometimes when he was directing, and I had just filmed a scene, he would walk up behind me and whisper (in New York accent),"I hear New York!" Pamela Roylance: That first day was really beautiful because it was the four of us, and the whole cast and crew were very gracious and accepting of the new actors. For me, Little House was a dream come true. It was one of the shows that I wanted to do when I left my teaching job in Portland, Oregon. I remember standing in the little house and looking up at the loft for the first time. I was thinking, "I am the only woman on this entire planet who gets to be in these boots, in this prairie dress, and have this be my home for however long it lasts." I love Season 9. I love the edginess of it. We entered an iconic show with the gift of being series regulars. We got to live in the little house and be best friends with Laura and Almanzo. Michael really set it up so the audience would accept us. He gave us two adorable boys who were irresistible. He brought in Shannen Doherty to play Almanzo's niece. Michael put us in a position of being able to be utilized almost every episode that season. It didn't occur to me that people might not like us. It wasn't until recently, meeting fans and doing autograph signings, that I discovered not everybody liked the Carter family. I understand where they are coming from — as a fan, I wouldn't have liked seeing my favorite characters leave either. But I was so happy to be a part of it. The Carters had a few run-ins with my personal favorite character, Mrs. Oleson. Can you share what it was like working with Katherine MacGregor? Stan: Katherine was special. The first day I worked with her, it was on the soundstage, and I was in my dressing room getting ready. All of a sudden, there was a little knock on the door. She didn't wait for anybody to open it; she opened it herself. She peeked in, looked at me, and said, "So you're the new stud in town!" She was generous in a lot of ways. I'd never done a TV show before, but I had worked on stage and in some commercials. I remember our first scene was with Billy Barty [the episode "Little Lou"]. We had a scene together outside the Oleson's store. We were standing around, and during the filming, she looked at me. In the script, she didn't need to look at my character at that time. When it was all over, she said, "Do you know why I looked at you? I looked at you because then the camera has to come to you." She was a pistol, but she was fun to work with, a really, really great gal. Pamela: She was so intelligent and articulate. It was wonderful to just sit and visit with her off-camera when we weren't working. We enjoyed talking about the old days, talking about her husband, and talking about the actors that she had worked with. I remember when we did the scene in the newspaper office. She brought such wonderful energy. As Sarah Carter, you couldn't help but be intimidated by Harriet — you couldn't help but do a better job because of the talent she brought. Katherine and Richard [who portrayed Nels] would give gifts as Nels and Harriet at Christmas time. I still have the 'Nels and Harriet' platter that they gave me, and it's just lovely. I also remember driving in the lot one evening, and Katherine saw me leaving. She saw me in my Nissan Sentra, and she said, "Oh, we'll get you in a Mercedes in no time!" (Pamela laughs) She was kind-hearted, and I saw her years later and just really enjoyed laughing with her. She could seem scary as Harriet Oleson, and like you said, Stan, she was a pistol, but there was this heart under there that was easy to access. There were some incredible child actors in Season 9. David Friedman and Lindsay Kennedy played Jason and Jeb Carter, and Shannen Doherty portrayed Jenny Wilder. What was it like working with them? Pamela: Those three kids were amazing. I didn't get to work with Shannen as much as I did with the boys, but they all really seemed to enjoy each other and get along. It was amazing having the little Carter family, especially for me, the only female around these three male energies. They were hysterically funny and always cracking jokes. Stan had those boys laughing all the time. I don't ever remember us having a difficult time together; it was a joy to be there. I remember doing the scene in "The Last Summer" where I go up to the loft, and Jason is exhausted after working for Ruthy [portrayed by Vera Miles]. In the scene, I reached out and touched his cheek. I just remember the love I felt and how special it was to have that moment with him. It was such genuine love from Pamela to David, not just Sarah Carter to Jason Carter. Stan: Yeah, definitely. They were great kids, and now they're great men. The scene I really remember was with Lindsay, when John and Jeb talk about swimming. I remember when I read the script at home, I said, "My gosh, I hope I don't have to go in the water and show this kid how to swim!" I graduated from the New York State Maritime College, and I went to sea on container ships before I started acting professionally. Even though I sailed all around, I don't know how to swim! When we did that scene, I knew I was going to get phone calls left and right from classmates of mine from the Academy. (Stan laughs) There were never any rough spots; the four of us fit together as a family. We really enjoyed working together. Shannen was great as well. I didn't work that much with her on Little House, but I did do a Beverly Hills, 90210 episode years later, where I saw Shannen again. Stan, I want to hear your thoughts about the episode "Alden's Dilemma," where John and Almanzo have quite an adventure in California. Stan: It was fun! I enjoyed that episode a lot, because we went to San Francisco. It was the first time in Little House that I had been away from Walnut Grove, so it really was cool. With the bath scene, we got to work with Professor Toru Tanaka [professional wrestler], and it was a fun scene to do. I have a tattoo of an anchor on my left shoulder, so they had to cover it for that scene. We got to work with a lot of extras in the Grange convention that John and Almanzo attended. Pamela, I would love to hear about "The Last Summer," where you got to work with the legendary Vera Miles. That episode always makes me cry! Pamela: It's a beautiful episode. When I discovered I got to have two scenes with Vera Miles, I can't even tell you how honored and excited I was. When I first met her, it was in the dressing room, and she was so sweet. She had watched the episode "Sins of the Fathers" that had just aired, and she said, "You really got me last night." I probably floated 10 feet off the floor! Later, we are filming the scene where Sarah goes to Ruthy and apologizes. I'm sitting on the couch with her, and she reaches out and puts her hand on top of mine. It was so tender and touching. In that moment, I immediately logged that as something I was going to cherish for the rest of my life. We proceed to do the scene, and all of a sudden, [director] Maury Dexter calls cut. He says, "I'm hearing the same voice coming out of both of you. I can't tell the difference between your register and your pitch. Let's pick up the energy." I offered to fix it, and he turns to Vera and says, "No, no, let's let the pro do it!" I was humbled, but in the most beautiful way. Afterwards, Vera sent me the most beautiful card, which I still have. As you open it up, there's this delicate lace, and it's handwritten. It's one of the things I still cherish to this day. Finally, you are both reuniting to star in the play Love Letters, directed by Little House casting director Susan McCray. How has it been to reunite? Susan McCray / Via Susan McCray Stan: We haven't seen each other a lot over the years, but we have stayed friends. We have a bond. Pam said it to me a long time ago — we really bonded when we had to interview for NBC. They weren't sure about us newcomers coming onto Little House. Michael called us each at home and said, "You have to go over and do the interview again for the bigwigs at NBC. But I don't care what they say, because I want you, so don't worry." We just clicked, and we always supported each other. It was comfortable working with Pam, and the four of us together as the Carter family. Still to this day, it's comfortable. You know, I don't have a sister; I know Pamela has a brother, and I've met her brother. I love her, and the same with the boys. It's never changed. Pamela: I will second that. We really bonded during the audition process. Stan was just wonderful and made me feel so comfortable. When we did that NBC audition, Stan was the one who said, "Meet me in the park across from the studio, and we'll just rehearse the scene and relax," and that's exactly what we did. There was always this wonderful chemistry between the two of us. It's been wonderful to be able to stay friends and keep in touch, however frequently or infrequently. We always pick up where we left off, and Stan is always loving and kind and generous and funny. Here we are decades later, and we're doing this play where these people meet as children, and then their lives are intertwined. We're the same way; we always come back to each other, and we have that bond. I think that's why Susan saw this was going to work, because it was our real life, and here we are now stepping into it.
