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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Utica Zoo mourns loss of Warty Pigs
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Utica Zoo is in mourning on Wednesday after the death of a pair of animals in their care. According to a release by the zoo on Wednesday, May 28, Axl and Ace — the zoo's two remaining Visayan Warty Pigs — were humanely euthanized just shy of 17 years old. The two pigs had been at the zoo since 2018 with Ozzy, another of their kind. The zoo had said that at almost 17 years old, both pigs were at 'a remarkably advanced age for their species.' According to the Wild Pigs Specialty Group, this particular species of pig — native to the Philippines — normally live to be about 18 years old in captivity. 'These pigs were not only ambassadors for their critically endangered species but also vibrant personalities in our zoo family,' Nicole Blance, Veterinary Programs and Records Manager at the Utica Zoo, said in a statement. 'Their presence will be sorely missed, and their legacy will live on in the education and awareness they helped foster for their wild counterparts.' The zoo said that the decision was made to humanely euthanize the pigs due to progressive decline in their health. The decision was arrived at after consultation with the zoo's veterinary and animal care team, which also took into consideration the pigs' complex social needs. According to Allison Snyder — the director of communications at the zoo — for pigs like Axl and Ace, the loss of a companion can cause significant psychological stress and increase the risk of injury. Snyder said that after the loss of Ozzy, both pigs observed signs of grief and depression. According to the zoo, both Axl and Ace spent their final days doing their daily routines, which included rooting in the dirt, rearranging rocks, engaging with enrichment activities and sunbathing together. Snyder said in a statement that the two were provided with additional enrichment, affection from keepers and a variety of their favorite treats. The zoo says that they will continue to share the story of Axl and Ace to raise awareness about the pigs' challenges in the wild. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Guns N' Roses woo Indian fans with electrifying comeback after 13 years
Legendary rockers Guns N' Roses deliver a night of nostalgia, power solos, and unforgettable fan moments when they rocked the stage at the Mahalakshmi Race Course. The venue erupted with energy as fans gathered in thousands to witness the rockers LIVE. Frontman Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, and bassist Duff McKagan led the charge, joined by Richard Fortus, Dizzy Reed, Melissa Reese, and Isaac Carpenter. The band opened the night with the explosive Welcome to the Jungle, instantly electrifying the atmosphere. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Throughout the evening, Axl connected with the crowd, acknowledging their energy and enthusiasm. 'How you doing? It's good to see you again Mumbai,' he exclaimed to roaring applause. The band delivered a setlist filled with timeless hits, Sweet Child o' Mine, Live and Let Die, You Could Be Mine, and the emotionally powerful November Rain, complete with Axl's haunting piano solo. Fans sang along, cheered, and lived every lyric, making it an emotionally charged celebration of classic rock. One of the highlights of the show was Slash's jaw-dropping guitar solos, which reminded the crowd why GNR's music still resonates decades later. McKagan's rhythmic bassline added depth to the set, perfectly anchoring the band's raw, high-energy sound. As the night neared its end, Axl asked, 'Mumbai, are you ready for one more?' and the band launched into Paradise City, their final number. The crowd erupted, belting every word as fireworks and lights crowned the night. In a touching gesture, the band returned to the stage post-show to gift their worn merchandise to fans, ending the night on a high note. Check Out Latest English Official Music Audio Song - 'Guns N' Roses' Sung By G-Eazy & Post Malone Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Fox News
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Josh Duhamel says Midwest lifestyle allows him to teach kids lessons they can't learn in LA
Josh Duhamel prefers to raise his sons in his rural cabin in Minnesota rather than in the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the "Ransom Canyon" star said his 11-year-old son, Axl, is able to get to work in Minnesota, which isn't possible in Los Angeles. "I think it's really about the memories that we make as a family. My parents love coming out here to hang out. My wife's parents love hanging out here. My son, Axl, my 11-year-old … L.A., there's a lot of good things about L.A., but it's good for him to get his hands dirty and come out into the woods and help dad with whatever," Duhamel said. He shared a story about a time that Axl had to help his dad, which he wasn't too happy about. "We had a tree that fell over in the winter. We had to go out there and cut it up and put it in the back of the side-by-side and go stack the wood. He's not doing that in Los Angeles, you know, and he sort of does it begrudgingly, but he's going to be grateful because one day he's going to have to do all this stuff, you know, and I think that it's these little lessons." WATCH: Josh Duhamel says Midwest lifestyle allows him to teach kids lessons they can't learn in LA Duhamel shares Axl with ex-wife, Fergie. The actor married Audra Mari in 2022 and the couple share one-year-old Shepherd. "Shepherd is 15 months, he's going to be doing the same thing, and I think that these things just help contribute, because we're 40 miles from anything here, there's nothing. We have to pretty much fend for ourselves when we're out here. So these kids need to learn how to do this stuff, and they're not going to get to do that in L.A. "So these kids need to learn how to do this stuff, and they're not going to get to do that in L.A." "So, for that reason alone, I think it's great. Plus they just love it. They have buddies out here, they get to, you know, go jet skiing and tubing and all those things that you do on a lake," Duhamel said. Since Duhamel has spent time off the grid in Minnesota, he has been able to become detached from a lot of things. "Something happens as soon as I get out here, my blood pressure drops. It's not about my phone. It's not about anything else other than making sure we got what we need to survive. It's not like we're living hand to mouth. We make sure we have enough groceries and stuff. Yesterday, we came out here, the septic tank was frozen. We had to figure out how to get it unfrozen so that we had water. I can't just call up some dude to come out and do it. It's just us. So we got to figure it out," Duhamel said. He continued, "I think it's those kinds of things that I really like about it because it's back to the basics. It's making sure you got enough food, enough water, you're warm enough and then, from there, we just start to have the fun. So it's not taking advantage of or taking for granted those luxuries and amenities that I think we all grow accustomed to." Living off the grid is not just a personal choice for Duhamel and his family; he actually encourages everyone to give it a try. WATCH: Josh Duhamel finds similarities in his 'Ransom Canyon' character "It's always fun because I love having friends come out here. First, it's a lot when you first get out here, but then after two or three days, they just love it. Like I said, we're not living in tents out here, but it takes a day or two to get accustomed to it because you're away from all those things. I do think that it's good for people to get a taste of it. I think that we're missing a lot of that. I think we're sort of floating a lot with getting so caught up in our phones and what's being fed to us. I think if you can just step away from that, you get a new perspective on things," Duhamel said. On April 16, Duhamel jokingly told Country Living that he referred to his property as his "doomsday cabin," which is located up a two-mile dirt path. Duhamel purchased some land and spent the last 15 years building a rustic cabin. He eventually added a second parcel that came with a hunting shack and a third parcel that came with a home. "It's a cute little red cabin with a stone chimney that sits right on the water; it's basically a Terry Redlin painting," he told the outlet, referring to the famous artist's scenic work. In Duhamel's professional life, the rom-com icon has taken to the small screen to star in Netflix's "Ransom Canyon." In the series, Duhamel plays Staten Kirkland, who is fighting to protect his land in a small town in Texas. "I think Stan and I, I really related to this dude from the very beginning because of the things I mentioned before with having grown up in North Dakota, having a property out here at the cabin that I have a lot of pride in. I've spent a lot of years shaping and building this place out. And I don't have cattle or horses, but I do have tractors and all the other stuff that I think you need to run a ranch. "And that's really what I think drew me to this guy on the outset. I really sort of felt like it was something I could dig into and that he just lost his wife and his son a year to the day we start the show. So he's really starting from a dark place and sort of, how do I navigate that? How do I pull this guy out of this thing? And he's sort of back into the real world for the first time in years," Duhamel said. "It was just a lot of fun. I love this world. I love his character. And we have a great cast and a great team of writers and a crew that helped make it all come to life," he concluded. The "Ransom Canyon" cast also includes Minka Kelly, James Brolin and Jack Schumacher. It's streaming now on Netflix.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Guns N' Roses manager claims Axl Rose now takes 50% of the band's income
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Former Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven has claimed that frontman Axl Rose now collects 50% of the band's income. Niven was speaking with Appetite For Distortion, the Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by Brando Weissle. "It's a control thing with Axl," says Niven. "Here's another little snapshot that is illuminating and goes to forming a correct perception. Axl takes 50% of the income of Guns N' Roses now. 50%, okay? That, to me, is anathema. He is not Guns N' Roses. "They were five individuals. It was a chemistry. It was a moment. But Axl wants to be in control of everything all the time. And look what that gets you. A boring solo record and a shitty thing of punk covers. And that's it." Niven is presumably referring to the last two Guns N' Roses albums, 1993's covers album, "The Spaghetti Incident?", and 2008's famously long-awaited Chinese Democracy. This isn't the first time Niven – who managed Guns N' Roses from 1986 to 1991 and oversaw their chaotic rise to prominence – has criticised Axl Rose. "I have no hope of, or interest in, a new Guns N' Roses album," he told Classic Rock in 2022. "The tantrums of youth look absurd on a 60-year-old. It's a shame they have been creatively impotent since 1991." Alan Niven's book Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories is published on June 24 and can be pre-ordered now. Guns N' Roses' Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things Tour kicks off at Songdo Moonlight Park in Incheon, South Korea, on May 1. Full dates below. May 01: Incheon Songdo Moonlight Park, South KoreaMay 05: Yokohama K Arena, JapanMay 10: Taoyuan Sunlight Arena, TaiwanMay 13: Bangkok Thunderdome Stadium, ThailandMay 17: Mumbai Mahalaxmi Racecourse, IndiaMay 23: Riyadh Kingdom Arena, Saudi ArabiaMay 27: Abu Dhabi Etihad Arena, UAEMay 30: Shekvetili Parka, Georgia^Jun 02: Istanbul Tüpraş Stadyumu, Turkey^Jun 06: Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, Portugal^Jun 09: Barcelona Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, SpainJun 12: Florence Firenze Rocks, Italy*^Jun 15: Hradec Kralove Rock For People, Czech Republic*^Jun 18: Dusseldorf Merkur Spiel-Arena, Germany^Jun 20: Munich Allianz Arena, Germany^Jun 23: Birmingham Villa Park, UKJun 26: London Wembley Stadium, UKJun 29: Aarhus Eskelunden, Denmark+Jul 02: Trondheim Granåsen Ski Centre, Norway+Jul 04: Stockholm Strawberry Aren, Sweden+Jul 07: Tampere Ratina Stadium, Finland+Jul 10: Kaunas Darius and Girėnas Stadium, Lithuania+Jul 12: Warsaw PGE Nardowy, Poland+Jul 15: Budapest Puskás Aréna, Hungary+Jul 18: Belgrade Ušće Park, Serbia+Jul 21: Sofia Vasil Levski Stadium, Bulgaria+Jul 24: Vienna Ernst Happel Stadion, Austria#Jul 28: Luxembourg Open Air, Luxembourg#Jul 31: Wacken Festival, Germany* * = Festival appearance+ = with Public Enemy^ = with Rival Sons# = with Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter Tickets are on sale now.
