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CNA
2 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Big Shot: Secret Service agent leads Singapore team to fight cybercrime
CNA938 Rewind Play In May's edition of Big Shot, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with a Secret Service agent who protected US President Donald Trump and now leads the Interpol's cybercrime unit in Singapore about life as an agent and his work fighting cybercrime. He's Neal Jeatton, Interpol's Cybercrime Director.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Billy Joel ‘has no plans to retire despite ongoing health battles'
Billy Joel is said to have no plans to retire despite his ongoing health battles. The 76-year-old singer has paused live performances following a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, but those close to him say he is determined to return to the stage after the five-time Grammy winner, whose hits include 'Piano Man' and 'Big Shot', announced on 23 May that he would be cancelling all remaining concert dates due to the condition, which causes a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Symptoms can also include issues with hearing, vision and balance but despite the setback, sources insist Billy is focused on recovery and remains committed to performing. 'He is happiest while performing,' a music industry insider told People. They added: 'Music is, has been and will always be his life. He's not ready to retire.' A second source told the outlet: 'Billy is not retiring and hopes to be able to resume performing as his recovery progresses.' The singer, who is receiving treatment and undergoing physical therapy, confirmed the news in a statement shared via Instagram. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' he said. Billy added: 'I'm thankful for the excellent care I'm receiving and fully committed to prioritising my health. I'm grateful for the support from fans during this time and look forward to the day when I can once again take the stage.' The crooner's wife, 42-year-old Alexis Roderick, echoed the sentiment in a post on 26 May, saying online: 'Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the centre of our world.' She also shared a photograph of the couple with their daughters Della, eight, and Remy, six. Alexis added: 'We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' Billy's daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 38, also voiced her support in an Instagram post shared on 24 May, captioning a painting of the two: 'We love you and we got you, Pop!' In February, Billy stumbled and fell backwards during a show at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut after spinning a microphone stand. He quickly recovered and completed the set, but in March he postponed all shows through June, citing a medical condition requiring physical therapy. In a statement at the time, he said: 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans.' Billy had been scheduled to perform in cities including New York, Liverpool, New Orleans and Washington, D.C., with dates running through 2026.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder, cancels gigs
Billy Joel , the arena-filling Everyman singer-songwriter, has cancelled all of his upcoming concerts, including a large-scale tour scheduled for this year and next, because of a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, he announced in a statement on Friday. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," said the statement, which was posted to the singer's social media accounts. "Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." Normal pressure hydrocephalus, or N.P.H., consists of a buildup of spinal fluid in the brain, which causes pressure on nerves that control various parts of the body. A mainstream music mainstay since the early 1970s, Joel is best known for songs like "Piano Man," "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant," "She's Always a Woman" and "Big Shot" - just a sampling of the crowd-pleasing singalongs in his catalog, which included 43 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Although last year he released his first new pop song in nearly two decades, "Turn the Lights Back On," Joel has been better known as a mainstay of the live music landscape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이미지 영어에 대해서 40분만에 알려드립니다 스티븐영어 지금 시작하기 Undo He completed a decade-long residency - more than 100 shows - at Madison Square Garden in July, with overall attendance nearing two million people and a gross of more than $260 million. "The demand never stopped," Joel's agent, Dennis Arfa, told NYT last year, explaining how the end of the residency only meant bigger things for Joel in the twilight of his career. "What's really happened in the last 10 years is Billy has evolved into a stadium artist," Arfa added. "It's a different euphoria when you're older." Joel's scheduled dates, with appearances by Rod Stewart, Sting and Stevie Nicks, included football and baseball stadiums in US, Canada and Britain. Refunds for customers would be automatic, his statement said. In March, Joel postponed eight upcoming concerts, citing a medical condition.
See - Sada Elbalad
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Legendary Billy Joel Cancels All Upcoming Concerts due to Rare Brain Disorder
Rana Atef On Friday, legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel officially canceled all upcoming concerts, including his 2025 major tour, after being diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The 76-year-old artist announced the news in a statement released via his official platforms. The statement read: 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,' adding that Joel is currently undergoing physical therapy and has been instructed to take a break from performing. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is an uncommon condition caused by the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, often mistaken for normal aging. Dr. Charles Matouk, director of the Yale NPH Program said: 'If Billy Joel's bravery and stardom can help raise awareness, it could lead to earlier diagnoses and better outcomes for many." Known for iconic hits like Piano Man, Big Shot, and Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Joel spent decades as one of the most successful touring artists in the world. He concluded his 10-year Madison Square Garden residency in 2023, playing over 100 shows to nearly 2 million fans and grossing more than $260 million. His latest performance took place on February 22 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. In March, Joel postponed eight concerts due to medical issues, expressing hopes to return to the stage by July. That is now officially off the table. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for your understanding,' Joel wrote. 'My health must come first.' The canceled tour included joint shows with Rod Stewart, Sting, and Stevie Nicks in stadiums across the US, Canada, and the UK. However, his new documentary titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 4. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel Cancels All Tour Dates and Reveals Health Diagnosis After Recent Stage Fall
Billy Joel is canceling his upcoming concerts following a fall onstage in February and subsequently postponing his shows through June The "Piano Man" singer has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which affects hearing, vision and balance "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel said in a statementBilly Joel is canceling his upcoming concerts amid health issues. On Friday, May 23, the "Piano Man" singer announced that he will be canceling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). This health condition has been made worse by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance, per a statement obtained by PEOPLE that was then posted on his Instagram. Joel, 76, is undergoing specific physical therapy under his doctor's instructions. He has also been "advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." Per the press release, the musician 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." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel said in a statement. As for ticket refund information, fans won't need to take any action to receive their refund. It will be automatically processed back to the original form of payment used. Canceled concert dates include his shows in New York City this summer along with performances in New Orleans, Toronto, Santa Clara, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C. and Liverpool. This cancellation comes months after Joel fell during a concert at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut in February. Per a fan video, at one point during the show, after spinning his microphone and tossing it towards the audience, Joel appeared to stumble, falling backwards and landing on his side. Moments later, he seemed to recover from the fall and continued on with his show, which went as planned. The following month, the "Big Shot" singer announced that he would postpone his concerts through June, citing a "medical condition" that required him to "undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors." "Joel is expected to make a full recovery," his team said on March 11. "The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025." "While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel posted on his Instagram at the time. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding." Throughout his career, Joel has won five Grammys and been nominated 23 times. He has sold more than 150 million records and has had 33 Top 40 hits. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. He played his final Madison Square Garden concert part of his record-breaking 10-year residency in July 2024, marking his 150th show at the venue. Read the original article on People
