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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FireKeepers Casino plans summer concert series with three shows. Here's who will perform.
BATTLE CREEK — As spring turns to summer, it's time to make plans to go to summer concerts. FireKeepers Casino Hotel is hosting a summer concert series featuring some well-known performers. According to an announcement earlier this year, the series will take place at the FireKeepers Casino Event Center, 11177 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. The concert series will kick off on Saturday, June 7, followed by a show on Aug. 1 and the final one on Aug. 8. What to know about the summer concert dates and performers Clint Black When: 8 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Who: Country music star Clint Black. Black, a prominent figure in country music since the late 1980s, has released 22 No. 1 hits and sold more than 20 million records. He is recognized for songs such as "A Better Man" and "Killin' Time." Tickets for this performance start at $39. More area news: Battle Creek man shines at EDM Awards Earth, Wind & Fire When: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 Who: Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage. This legendary group has sold more than 100 million albums and won nine Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Their hits include 'September' and 'Let's Groove.' Tickets for this concert start at $69. Sam Hunt When: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 Who: Country artist Sam Hunt gained fame with his debut album, Montevallo, which produced several No. 1 hits including "Leave the Night On." His unique blend of country and pop has earned him multiple awards and nominations. Tickets for Hunt's performance will start at $99. How do I get tickets for the concerts? Tickets for all concerts can be purchased online at or at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office in the hotel lobby. The concert series promises to deliver memorable performances from a diverse range of artists, appealing to various musical tastes. In addition to the summer concert series, FireKeepers Casino Hotel has an exciting lineup of entertainment scheduled for the upcoming months. More news: Kellogg Community College opens registration for summer and fall classes Upcoming events at FireKeepers include performances by Tom Segura on Friday, May 9; and John Fogerty on Thursday, July 17. For more information, go to or call the FireKeepers Casino Box Office at 877-352-8777. The July 5 Foreigner show has been postponed. A new date has not been announced. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Summer concert series in Battle Creek hosted by FireKeepers Casino
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Norway Dominates Canneseries Awards With Wins For ‘A Better Man' & ‘Nepobaby'
Norway has walked away from Canneseries as the big winner this year. Two series from the Scandinavian country, A Better Man and Nepobaby, each bagged multiple trophies at the Canneseries Awards yesterday, while The Agent: The Life and Lies of My Father won Best Docuseries. More from Deadline Norwegian Canneseries Contender 'Rebound' Back For Second Season 'Bad Sisters' Execs Ready New European Series 'Dead End' For An English-Language Remake 'Bridgerton' Star Nicola Coughlan Trashes UK Supreme Court Ruling On Definition Of A Woman A Better Man took home the Best Series, the High School Award and Best Performance, with the latter award going to lead Anders Baasmo, who is known for roles in shows such as NRK miniseries An Immortal Man, Swedish film Arn – The Kingdom at Road's End and Norway's Kon-Tiki from 2012. A Better Man follows Baasmo as Tom, a toxic male who blames feminism for everything, but is forced to hide in women's clothing when his online trolling leads to hackers exposing his identity and most embarrassing secrets. It comes from Norwegian producer Maipo Film in association with Lithuania's Artbox, and is for NRK in Norway and ZDF Neo in Germany, with Beta Film handling international sales. In the Best Series category, it beat Nepobaby, Malin-Sarah Gozin's Dead End and Jonnydepony crime caper The Big Fuck Up from Belgium, German-Belgian series How to Kill Your Sister, Finnish show L/Over, Jean Charles Hue's Malditos from France, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson-starrer Reykjavik Fusion and Korean psychological crime drama S Line. Nepobaby, meanwhile, is for TV2 in Norway and produced Eldorado Content Club, with France's Oble and Nordisk Film Distribution on sales. It's from Siri Seljeseth and Pørni creator Henriette Steestrup, who stars alongside Vivild Falk Berg, Nicolai Cleve Broch, Henriette Steenstrup, Kristin Grue, Helle Eia and Deniz Kaya It follows a woman, Emma (Berg), over one day as she discovers she is the heiress to one of Norway's oldest and wealthiest shipping dynasties, and finds her new siblings are not pleased with her existence when her estranged father passes away. The Agent: The Life and Lies of My Father is an NRK doc series about a man piecing together the life of his father, who may have been an undercover agent for the CIA. It took home the Best Docuseries award. S Line won Best Music, while Oh, Otto!, a Belgian series set in the Brussels queer community won the Best Short Form and Student awards. French actress Marie Colomb won the Rising Star Award, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan took home the Commitment Award and Eric Rochant and the cast of his crime drama Le Bureau des Légendes bagged the icon award. Best of Deadline 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About The 'Reminders of Him' Movie So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
CNN
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Robbie Williams says fan photos can trigger anxiety and cause ‘discomfort'
Robbie Williams has opened up about the discomfort and anxiety he feels when interacting with strangers. In a series of screenshots posted to Instagram on Thursday, the British singer shared his feelings on being approached for photos with fans while out in public. 'Every interaction – with strangers or even people I know well – fills me with discomfort,' admitted the former 'Take That' member. 'I mask it well. But social interaction still frightens me,' he said, adding that the fear kept him from going out for years. Williams said he was writing his thoughts while on a domestic flight in the United States, having been approached three times by his fellow passengers. 'One of them handed me a lovely note… and then asked for a photo,' he said, adding that he wrote back explaining he had been 'up since 4:30 a.m., had two hours' sleep, and wrangled four kids through the airport.' 'I explained that if they came and took a photo with me, my anxiety would spike - because then the whole cabin would start wondering who I am.' After the first request, another fan asked for a photo and Williams responded with a similar note. '(I) said that when we land, I'll be trying to shepherd four children… I just hoped the note might be enough.' As he was writing the second note, a third passenger walked up to him and asked for a photo 'outright' – to which the singer said he obliged. Though he sees it as being a 'service' to make others happy, Williams criticized the expectation that celebrities should be 'accessible 24/7' to the public. 'I reckon over 50% – probably much more – couldn't name one of my albums, let alone say they've bought a ticket to a show,' he added, saying it was 'off' to think that everyone who asks for a photo has had a hand in his success. 'They're no more fans of me than they are of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or Big Ben. They're fans of fame.' Williams, however, didn't want to deter true fans from making their feelings known if they spot him in public. 'If we cross paths in the wild and you are a fan of me, I want you to tell me. That means a lot,' wrote the 'Angels' singer. 'But here's an open question: do you think there should be a limit to how many people can access you in a day?' Williams, whose biographical musical drama 'A Better Man' released last year, said he panics 'every time' a stranger approaches him, noting he can have 20 such daily interactions on average - and they're not always positive. 'What if I'm having a challenging mental health day – is it okay if I don't want that captured by a stranger?' he asked, adding that there might be some personal reasons why he's 'sad' and doesn't want to 'perform.' The post was filled with sympathetic comments, including from other famous faces. 'This made me cry… thank you for being vulnerable and saying how you feel,' wrote Paris Hilton. 'Impeccably articulate on this. I've struggled terribly my whole career with the same,' commented singer Paloma Faith. Earlier this month, Williams revealed that he had been diagnosed with scurvy, a vitamin deficiency. He also spoke about struggles with his mental health, including anxiety and depression. Williams is set to kick off a tour in May that will take him to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe through the summer.
CNN
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Robbie Williams says fan photos can trigger anxiety and cause ‘discomfort'
Robbie Williams has opened up about the discomfort and anxiety he feels when interacting with strangers. In a series of screenshots posted to Instagram on Thursday, the British singer shared his feelings on being approached for photos with fans while out in public. 'Every interaction – with strangers or even people I know well – fills me with discomfort,' admitted the former 'Take That' member. 'I mask it well. But social interaction still frightens me,' he said, adding that the fear kept him from going out for years. Williams said he was writing his thoughts while on a domestic flight in the United States, having been approached three times by his fellow passengers. 'One of them handed me a lovely note… and then asked for a photo,' he said, adding that he wrote back explaining he had been 'up since 4:30 a.m., had two hours' sleep, and wrangled four kids through the airport.' 'I explained that if they came and took a photo with me, my anxiety would spike - because then the whole cabin would start wondering who I am.' After the first request, another fan asked for a photo and Williams responded with a similar note. '(I) said that when we land, I'll be trying to shepherd four children… I just hoped the note might be enough.' As he was writing the second note, a third passenger walked up to him and asked for a photo 'outright' – to which the singer said he obliged. Though he sees it as being a 'service' to make others happy, Williams criticized the expectation that celebrities should be 'accessible 24/7' to the public. 'I reckon over 50% – probably much more – couldn't name one of my albums, let alone say they've bought a ticket to a show,' he added, saying it was 'off' to think that everyone who asks for a photo has had a hand in his success. 'They're no more fans of me than they are of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or Big Ben. They're fans of fame.' Williams, however, didn't want to deter true fans from making their feelings known if they spot him in public. 'If we cross paths in the wild and you are a fan of me, I want you to tell me. That means a lot,' wrote the 'Angels' singer. 'But here's an open question: do you think there should be a limit to how many people can access you in a day?' Williams, whose biographical musical drama 'A Better Man' released last year, said he panics 'every time' a stranger approaches him, noting he can have 20 such daily interactions on average - and they're not always positive. 'What if I'm having a challenging mental health day – is it okay if I don't want that captured by a stranger?' he asked, adding that there might be some personal reasons why he's 'sad' and doesn't want to 'perform.' The post was filled with sympathetic comments, including from other famous faces. 'This made me cry… thank you for being vulnerable and saying how you feel,' wrote Paris Hilton. 'Impeccably articulate on this. I've struggled terribly my whole career with the same,' commented singer Paloma Faith. Earlier this month, Williams revealed that he had been diagnosed with scurvy, a vitamin deficiency. He also spoke about struggles with his mental health, including anxiety and depression. Williams is set to kick off a tour in May that will take him to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe through the summer.
CNN
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Robbie Williams says he was diagnosed with scurvy earlier this year
Singer Robbie Williams has revealed that he was diagnosed with scurvy, a vitamin deficiency, earlier this year. Williams, 51, shared his health update in an interview with the Mirror published Monday, saying that he learned of his diagnosis after he'd been struggling with his mental health in recent months. 'The year started with some ill mental health, which I haven't had for a very, very long time,' he said, adding that he was feeling 'sad, I was anxious, I was depressed.' The 'Take That' singer told the publication that he'd first been diagnosed with depression in his 20s and it had been some time since he'd battled it. 'I thought I was at the other end of the arc,' he said. 'So for it to return was just confusing.' Williams began to suspect that his diet could be a contributing factor in how he was feeling. 'I'd stopped eating and I wasn't getting nutrients,' he said, adding that he was later diagnosed with scurvy, which he described as a '17th century pirate disease.' Scurvy is a serious vitamin C deficiency and is caused by a lack of the nutrient in one's diet, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The condition is rare in the US because of the country's nutrient-rich diet, and is usually seen in countries where people are malnourished. After addressing changes in his diet, Williams said, his health and depression became manageable. 'The most important thing is for yourself to be okay,' he said. Williams is about to kick off a tour in the UK, Ireland and Europe beginning in May and going through the summer. His recent biographical musical drama 'A Better Man,' released last year, was nominated for an Oscar for best visual effects.
