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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Billy Joel not attending Tribeca Film Festival doc premiere after brain disorder news
And so it goes, indeed. Billy Joel will not be attending the Tribeca Festival opening-night world premiere of his documentary 'And So It Goes' next Wednesday, The Post can exclusively reveal. The Piano Man will be sitting out on his big night after revealing that he was diagnosed with a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus. Advertisement 4 Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming tour dates. Getty Images 'Our hearts are with Billy Joel and his family following today's announcement,' Tribeca Festival co-founders Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro said in a statement on May 23. 'As a New York icon and global music legend, he has profoundly shaped the cultural fabric of this city and touched audiences around the world. We send our love and full support and wish him strength and a healthy recovery.' 'We're deeply honored that this year's Opening Night celebrates his remarkable legacy and enduring influence on New York's cultural landscape,' the statement continued. 'This is the perfect moment to recognize a creative force whose work reflects the very soul of our city—and the heart of Tribeca.' Advertisement Joel's brain disorder occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain, disrupting cognitive functioning. Due to his diagnosis, the 76-year-old music legend also canceled all of his upcoming tour dates. His team explained his condition became worse due to his recent concerts, which led 'to problems with hearing, vision and balance.' 4 Billy Joel ended his historic monthly residency at Madison Square Garden last July. Getty Images Advertisement 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during his recovery period,' the statement read last week. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Joel added in his own statement: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' But apparently, Joel isn't ready to retire. 4 Billy Joel performed at the 66th annual Grammy Awards in February 2024. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement 'He is happiest while performing,' a music industry insider told People on Tuesday. 'Music is, has been and will always be his life. He's not ready to retire.' On Monday, the artist's wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, whom he tied the knot with in a surprise ceremony in 2015, addressed fans on Joel's social media account. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,' she wrote. 'We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.' The pair share daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. 4 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,' Alexis Roderick Joel wrote on her husband's Instagram. billyjoel/Instagram Joel's ex-wife, Christie Brinkley, and their daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, have also publicly supported him. 'Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' Brinkley, 71, wrote via Instagram on Saturday. 'I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert. It made me laugh … but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational singalongs you've led.' Alexa, 39, for her part, shared: 'We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father's health diagnosis. My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known … and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength.'
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Daytona 500 2025: Start time, TV, streaming, weather, lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race
The annual Daytona 500 is back at the Dayton International Speedway to host some of the top drivers in the sport. Chase Briscoe won the Dayton 500 pole after qualifying results were finalized. Austin Cindric of Team Penske will join Briscoe in the front row. Bubba Wallace and Erik Jones are lined up immediately behind them to start the race. Briscoe was added to the qualifying session after replacing the retiring Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 car for Joe Gibbs Racing. Briscoe secured the top spot after a lap timed at 49.249 seconds during the time trials. It is the first time a Toyota driver has held the pole position for the race since joining NASCAR full-time in 2007. Here is all the information you need to get ready for the 67th annual Daytona 500, the season-opener of the NASCAR Cup Series: When is the 2025 Daytona 500? The 2025 Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. ET at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The time was moved up one hour from the original 2:30 p.m. start due to weather concerns. What TV channel is the 2025 Daytona 500 on? The 2025 Daytona 500 will be televised nationally on Fox. Will there be a live stream of the 2025 Daytona 500? The 2025 Daytona 500 can be streamed on and the Fox Sports app. For those looking to cut the cord, the race can also be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial. What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Daytona 500? Don't be surprised if rain delays or temporarily halts any portion of the race, with a 50% chance of precipitation in the afternoon hours, according to National Weather Service. The forecast is for partly sunny skies early before transitioning to cloudy and windy, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The temperature is expected to be around 80 degrees for the start of the race. How many laps is the 2025 Daytona 500? The race is 200 laps around the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway for a total of 500 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 65 laps; Stage 2: 65 laps; Stage 3: 70 laps. Who won last year's Daytona 500? William Byron won the 66th annual Daytona 500 to kick off the 2024 season. The 26-year-old edged Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman at the checkered flag. Byron's win gave team owner Rick Hendrick a record-tying nine Daytona 500 victories, becoming the sixth different driver in the team's history to win the iconic race. What is the lineup for the 2025 Daytona 500? (Starting position in parentheses) (19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota (2) Austin Cindric, Ford (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota (43) Erik Jones, Toyota (24) William Byron, Chevrolet (17) Chris Buescher, Ford (10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet (22) Joey Logano, Ford (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota (01) Corey LaJoie, Ford (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet (34) Todd Gilliland, Ford (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota (40) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota (35) Riley Herbst, Toyota (71) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet (88) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet (60) Ryan Preece, Ford (51) Cody Ware, Ford (21) Josh Berry, Ford (41) Cole Custer, Ford (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet (4) Noah Gragson, Ford (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet (38) Zane Smith, Ford (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota (84) Jimmie Johnson, Toyota (91) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
