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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alex Cooper mercilessly booed at Wrigley Field after rendition of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame'
Baseball fans were less than impressed with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper's rendition of 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Sunday's fixture between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. The podcaster, 30, was invited to perform the baseball classic during the seventh-inning stretch at Chicago's Wrigley Field. In clips of the moment shared on X, Cooper appeared on the jumbotron where she began with her famous line, 'Alright, Daddy Gang,' to get the crowd excited. She was initially met with loud cheers as the stadium sang along with her during the intro of the song. However, the support quickly descended into loud boos. Despite the crowd's unhappy response, Cooper maintained her composure and made it through the entire song laughing and smiling. Her performance luckily didn't sour Cubs fans' celebrations that night as the team went on to defeat the Cardinals 11-0. Footage of her performance has been shared widely on X, with one commenter noting: 'You know it's bad when you get booed during the stretch. Most get booed for a bad rendition of the National Anthem, but this is pathetic.' 'That was brutal,' a second wrote. Another, however, applauded her for doing it 'A cappella and without Auto-Tune.' 'I'll only say that she's a brave woman,' they added. 'The only question is whether she was drunk...' Alex Cooper @callherdaddy was booed through the entire 7th inning stretch for her Take me Out to the Ballgame rendition #wrigley #Cubs — MBDChicago (@MBDChicago) July 7, 2025 Cooper had originally been in the Windy City to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fans at an exclusive one-night party sponsored by her electrolyte drink Unwell Hydration and White Claw. She shared pictures from the evening on Instagram, alongside the caption: 'Unwell in Chicago.' Cooper rose to fame with her podcast Call Her Daddy, which she launched in 2018 with her then-friend and co-host Sofia Franklyn. The episodes became known for featuring candid conversations about sex, relationships, and personal experiences. The audio series has since evolved into a mammoth success for Cooper, who last August inked a multiyear deal with SiriusXM reportedly worth up to $125 million. Last month, Cooper released her two-part documentary, Call Her Alex, on Hulu. In the docuseries, she accused her former Boston University soccer coach of sexual harassment. Her alma mater responded to her allegations in a statement, saying: 'Boston University has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment. We have a robust system of resources, support and staff dedicated to student wellbeing and a thorough reporting process through our Equal Opportunity Office. 'We encourage members of our community to report any concerns, and we remain committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for all.'
Edinburgh Live
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC's Clare Balding says 'it's killing me' as she shares update with wife Alice
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Clare Balding, leading the Wimbledon coverage for the BBC this year, has spoken candidly about the challenge she and her partner Alice Arnold are facing after the loss of their beloved Tibetan terrier Archie in 2020. The search for a new canine companion has been spirited but unhurried, as Clare reasons that it's a decision one shouldn't rush into. Speaking on the Alright, Pet? podcast at the Good Woof festival, the renowned 54-year-old presenter explained why last summer wasn't the ideal time, she said: "Here's the thing about responsible dog ownership, I'm going to be away all this summer doing the Olympics and Paralympics, this is not the time to bring a dog into my life, our life." She also highlighted that amidst ongoing house renovations—aimed at creating more space and safer environment—it was prudent to wait: "And, we are also doing a big sort of house building project, so that we can move somewhere where we've got a bit more space, we're not close to a road, and we can have doors open all the time." READ MORE - Edinburgh man was 'spending £400 a month on takeaways' before going on Mounjaro READ MORE - Lifeboat crew rush to busy Edinburgh beach twice in one night as they issue plea Balding remains set on the idea of welcoming a new dog once they have wrapped up their home improvements: "It's killing me not to have a dog right now, but I know it's the right thing to wait," she admitted, reports the Mirror. During a segment on her Channel 5 show Lost Dog, Found Dog, Clare consulted with a pet loss specialist who offered guidance on adopting another pet after losing one. Addressing whether bereaved owners should swiftly fill the void with a new pet, the specialist shared: "It's different for everyone, but the most important thing is, it's what's best for the animal you do get." Clare Balding stressed the significance of involving all family members in the decision to get a new dog, saying: "If you're in a unit that's made up of more than one person, you involve everybody in that decision because it's so so important." She also cautioned against attempting to replace a deceased dog with an identical breed or name, highlighting the uniqueness of each canine. "And what we often hear is that people try and replace [the dog] with the same breed, the same name, please don't because every dog is unique and has it's own character." Additionally, Clare emphasised the need for mental preparation when welcoming a new dog into the family after a loss. In a recent appearance on Good Morning Britain, Clare mentioned that she and her partner Alice were edging closer to becoming dog owners again, but were taking their time with the decision. Currently, Clare is occupied with presenting live BBC coverage from Wimbledon, and in September, she will embark on a book tour to promote her latest publication. Alongside Isa Guha, Clare leads the daily Wimbledon coverage on TV, broadcast on BBC One, BBC Two, and available on BBC iPlayer. Commenting on her involvement, Clare said: "I love being part of such a good team and learning from them about the new players who stepping into the void left by Federer, Nadal and Murray. "I'm excited to see how Jack Draper can progress and of course see the latest instalment of the Alcaraz/Sinner rivalry. Coco Gauff burst into our consciousness at only 15 when she beat Venus Williams on her Wimbledon debut. "I'd love to see her reach her first final here and ultimately lift the title. It would be great to see a good run from Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu."
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC's Clare Balding addresses setback with wife at home after devastating news
BBC's Wimbledon host Clare Balding has shared an update on her and wife Alice Arnold's plans to welcome a new addition into their home, following their heartbreaking loss Clare Balding, who is fronting this year's Wimbledon coverage for the BBC, has opened up about the current setback in her life with her spouse Alice Arnold. After losing their beloved Tibetan terrier Archie in 2020, the pair have been on the hunt for a new dog, though Clare says the decision isn't one that can rushed. While a guest on the Alright, Pet? podcast at the Good Woof festival, the 54-year-old broadcaster said last summer: "Here's the thing about responsible dog ownership, I'm going to be away all this summer doing the Olympics and Paralympics, this is not the time to bring a dog into my life, our life. "And, we are also doing a big sort of house building project, so that we can move somewhere where we've got a bit more space, we're not close to a road, and we can have doors open all the time." Clare went on to insist that once their housing project is finished, she and Alice will consider getting another dog. "It's killing me not to have a dog right now, but I know it's the right thing to wait," she confessed. During an episode of her show Channel 5 programme Lost Dog, Found Dog, Clare spoke to a pet loss specialist, who offered advice on the appropriate steps to take following the death of a pet. When asked if a grieving owner should get a new pet shortly after their loss, she advised: "It's different for everyone, but the most important thing is, it's what's best for the animal you do get. "If you're in a unit that's made up of more than one person, you involve everybody in that decision because it's so so important. "And what we often hear is that people try and replace [the dog] with the same breed, the same name, please don't because every dog is unique and has it's own character." She also emphasised the importance of being mentally prepared to care for a new dog, after experiencing such a loss. More recently, while appearing on Good Morning Britain, Clare insisted that she and Alice were one step closer to becoming dog parents again, though stressed that they were taking their time with the decision. For now, Clare is busy presenting live BBC coverage from Wimbledon, and come September, she will be touring to promote her latest book. Alongside Isa Guha, she leads the daily Wimbledon coverage on TV, which is broadcast on BBC One, BBC Two, and available on BBC iPlayer. Discussing her involvement, she commented: "I love being part of such a good team and learning from them about the new players who stepping into the void left by Federer, Nadal and Murray. "I'm excited to see how Jack Draper can progress and of course see the latest instalment of the Alcaraz/Sinner rivalry. Coco Gauff burst into our consciousness at only 15 when she beat Venus Williams on her Wimbledon debut. "I'd love to see her reach her first final here and ultimately lift the title. It would be great to see a good run from Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu."
Wales Online
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Clare Balding says 'it's killing me' as she gives update on new addition with wife
Clare Balding says 'it's killing me' as she gives update on new addition with wife Wimbledon presenter Clare Balding shared an update about her and her wife Alice Arnold's current position with welcoming a new addition into their lives, following their devastating heartache Clare Balding and Alice Arnold were left devastated following the death of their dog BBC Wimbledon presenter Clare Balding has opened up about the current setback in her life, with her spouse Alice Arnold. In 2020, the pair were left heartbroken by the death of their Tibetan terrier Archie, who they owned for 15 years. During an appearance at the Good Woof festival, the broadcaster admitted not having a pet pooch in their home had been "killing" her. Sharing why she and Alice are currently in no position to take on a new addition, she said on the Alright, Pet? podcast last summer: "Here's the thing about responsible dog ownership, I'm going to be away all this summer doing the Olympics and Paralympics, this is not the time to bring a dog into my life, our life. "And, we are also doing a big sort of house building project, so that we can move somewhere where we've got a bit more space, we're not close to a road, and we can have doors open all the time. "It's killing me not to have a dog right now, but I know it's the right thing to wait," the 54-year-old added. Clare Balding is back on screens fronting this year's Wimbledon coverage Article continues below Amongst her various television duties, Clare hosts the Channel 5 programme Lost Dog, Found Dog. During a recent discussion with a pet bereavement expert, she asked if there is a right time to take on a new pet, after a loss. "It's different for everyone, but the most important thing is, it's what's best for the animal you do get," the expert said. "If you're in a unit that's made up of more than one person, you involve everybody in that decision because it's so so important. "And what we often hear is that people try and replace [the dog] with the same breed, the same name, please don't because every dog is unique and has it's own character." She continued by emphasising the importance of people being in the right frame of mind to care for a new dog, after experiencing such heartbreak. Clare Balding is on the hunt for a new dog companion In a more recent update about her situation during an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Clare said she and Alice were now actively "looking" for a new companion, though they weren't rushing into the decision. The presenter is currently occupied with fronting the BBC's live Wimbledon coverage, and come September, she'll embark on a nationwide tour to publicise her new book. For this year's tennis tournament, Clare teams up with Isa Guha to helm the daily programming broadcast on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. Discussing her role at the championships, she remarked: "I love being part of such a good team and learning from them about the new players who stepping into the void left by Federer, Nadal and Murray. "I'm excited to see how Jack Draper can progress and of course see the latest instalment of the Alcaraz/Sinner rivalry. Coco Gauff burst into our consciousness at only 15 when she beat Venus Williams on her Wimbledon debut. Article continues below "I'd love to see her reach her first final here and ultimately lift the title. It would be great to see a good run from Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu."
Wales Online
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis' stunning return in Cardiff shows Liam and Noel Gallagher are better together
Noel Gallagher once said that a music fan will never forget how a song makes them feel. Noel Gallagher says a lot of things, but on this point he's winning. So for Oasis' first gigs in 16 years - which is when I last saw them - the anticipation was high. Being a 13 and 14 year-old when the band's first two albums came out, their songs melted into my brain in an osmosis-like fashion. They still remain some of my favourite tracks ever and I can sing along with an almost unnerving dedication to What's the Story from start to finish. You could say my expectations were high. Were they met? Put it like this 14-year-old me is very happy right now even if I can't hear much outside of ringing in my ears. The city of Cardiff had been on a wave of excitment and bucket hats all week and the soundchecks coming out of the stadium were sounding class, proper bristles up on the back of your neck type stuff. But the real thing was intense and immense. A wall of sound burst around the closed Principality Stadium as they launched right into Hello, Acquiesce and What's the Story (Morning Glory). They followed up with Some Might Say, Bring it on Down, Cigarettes and Alcohol, Fade Away, Supersonic and Roll With It. And Liam's voice was faultless. I have to be honest I was worried, but he powered through the set with the clarity of vocals you'd expect from Definitely Maybe remastered. Whatever he did to prep for this, it worked. What also worked was swapping with Noel, Talk Tonight and Half The World Away took the pace down but by no means did that break the show's momentum. (Image: PA) Noel charged us up with Little by Little and D'You Know What I Mean? before Liam stormed back on to join with Stand By Me, Cast No Shadow, Slide Away, Live Forever, dedicated to late Liverpool player, Diogo Jota a classy move from Man City fans, before calling time with Champagne Supernova, for what was the best bit of the set. Rock and Roll Star was beyond. The kraaangy guitars bounced off every steel surface it could find, Liam's vocal, breathless and it was just a pounding, baying live version of a song that made you feel dehydrated and dizzy joining in. They had a faux-finish after that and to be honest, I'd have been alright with it ending there - but we had three crowd-pleasers to finish the almost bang-on two hour set. (Image: PA) A special moment, too, was seeing Cast and Richard Ashcroft, their songs have the power (no pun) to lift - have you ever felt sad after hearing Alright - and enrich as well as being the constant soundtrack and throwback to the '90s - which many argue was the last good decade for music. Cast modestly entered the stage and burst into a seven-strong set starting with Sandstorm and ending with a song that's been with me for three decades when I needed it. Their biggest hit and rightly so, Alright is a powerful adrenaline shot of a song and it set the night up right. After the Scousers came on it was Richard Ashcroft. What a hype man, he told the Welsh stadium that Oasis couldn't have started their tour in a "better place" and treated us to a set strong enough to be a headliner. By the time Bittersweet Symphony came on the crowd were all ready for it and ready to welcome Oasis, too. The brothers, Liam and Noel came on with Liam holding onto Noel and they had a brief tap type hug at the end. It's been a long wait, for us and them, but the way I feel right now, it was worth it. Still looking for Oasis tickets? Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go can sell their seats, although these tend to go in and out of stock quickly. Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub, and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.
