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The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda shared heartbreaking picture of ‘good old days' with WWE superstar just days before his death
HULK Hogan's estranged ex-wife shared a sweet throwback picture of them just days before the wrestling star died at just 71 from cardiac arrest. She gushed about the "good old days" in the now-heartwrenching post four days before Advertisement 2 Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda shared a now-heartwrenching throwback photo days before his reported death Credit: Getty 2 She posted a picture of the couple attending the N.A.T.P.E. Convention in 1996 Credit: Getty Images - Getty First responders raced to Hogan's home in Clearwater, Florida, about 40 minutes outside Tampa, at about 9:51 am after getting reports that he was He was treated by fire crews at the scene and then rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead. The Clearwater Police Department will be holding a briefing at 1:30 pm in an effort to "protect the privacy of the family." Just days before the tragic news, Hogan's ex-wife, Linda Hogan, whom he split with in 2009, shared a throwback picture of the couple at a convention in 1996. Advertisement read more hulk hogan In the picture, the now 65-year-old lady stunned in a black costume as she gazed lovingly at her ex. Hogan wore an iconic bandana with his bleached blonde hair peeking through and a bright yellow and red sporty wrestling outfit. "The good old days," Linda wrote in the now-heartwrenching caption. In the comments, fans gushed about the couple and said that they were praying for Hogan to recover from his health battle. Advertisement Most read in Sport Breaking Latest Hogan's death came after he suffered from grueling health issues caused by years of weight training and brawling in the WWE ring. Last month, he was hospitalized for neck and back pain, sparking rumors that he was on his deathbed. However, representatives for the star have maintained that his client was healthy throughout his struggles. On Tuesday, Hogan's close personal friend Jimmy Hart gave a health update on X, saying, "Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal! Advertisement "Last night at karaoke with Nick was absolutely fantastic, baby!" HULK AND LINDA Hogan was married three times throughout his life, and his survived by his current wife Sky Daily. However, fans were most familiar with second wife Linda as they stared in the popular reality TV show Hogan Knows Best. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Advertisement Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Two Spice Girls will NOT attend Mel B's wedding this weekend after fall out
TWO Spice Girls will not be attending Mel B's wedding this weekend, according to reports. Neither Victoria Beckham or Geri Horner will be among the guests when Scary Spice Mel ties the knot with Rory McPhee at St. Paul's Cathedral. Advertisement 8 Two Spice Girls will not be at Mel B's wedding Credit: Alamy 8 The iconic girl band don't all see eye to eye, it seems Credit: Getty 8 They posed for a sweet snap together in 2018 Credit: Social Media - Refer to Source 8 The Spice Girls reunited in 2019, without Victoria Credit: PA:Press Association The MailOnline claims that Victoria, 51, won't be in the country, hence her absence from the wedding. A source said: "Victoria has long standing plans out of the country and she simply can't be there. "She adores Mel, they get on really well despite their paths going in opposite directions. It's a real shame. "There is no issue between them, they haven't fallen out. It's just one of those things." Advertisement Read More about Spice Girls Meanwhile Geri is said to be absent because of her tense relationship with Mel. The two women had a pretty big falling out when Mel B revealed that she had an intimate relationship with Geri when the band was starting out. Mel made the confession while she was being interviewed for Piers Morgan's Life Stories back in 2019. Mel B and daughter Phoenix on Celebrity Gogglebox Geri was stunned and upset by Mel's admission, and even more saddened when Mel allegedly did not issue an apology. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Breaking Latest The Sun reached out to Mel B's representative, but they declined to comment. SNUBBING GALORE This is not the first time this year that the Spice Girls have been divided. Neither Victoria or Geri attended Mel's 50th birthday either. 8 Victoria will be abroad when Mel B says 'I do' Credit: Getty Advertisement 8 Geri and Mel are said to be on bad terms Credit: Rex 8 Mel B recently had a sun-soaked hen do Credit: Supplied In May, Mel celebrated the milestone birthday when she threw a big bash in Leeds. Supporting their fellow Spice Girl, Emma and Mel C were in attendance. Advertisement But despite the supposed tensions between the group, there is hope for a reunion of sorts. REUNION PLANS The Spice Girls' former manager is in talks for them to reunite as avatars just like ABBA. The Sun revealed back in May that It would see holograms of Geri Halliwell-Horner, Mels B and C, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham playing their biggest hits. Advertisement Victoria, who was not part of their 2019 tour, was said to have suggested she would agree if the others did. 8 The only way a reunion might take place is if avatars are used like with ABBA Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Scrap green rules forcing car firms to make more electric vehicles, top Tories demand
GREEN edicts forcing car firms to make more electric vehicles should be scrapped, top Tories say. Shadow Business Secretary Advertisement He said: 'We must allow for real consumer choice in the sector rather than diktats.' The rules insist the minimum proportion of electric cars sold by manufacturers must rise annually from 22 per cent last year until 100 per cent is hit by 2035. Meanwhile, government measures to ease industrial electricity costs must go further to help the 'structural disadvantage' faced by UK automotive companies, a trade body says. Proposed relief on standing charges included in the Industrial Strategy should be extended to the sector, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders say. Advertisement READ MORE ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES The industry pays more for electricity than anywhere else in Europe, and in excess of double the average, partly as energy taxes which are six times higher. It stated: 'Rapid implementation of the reforms to industrial energy costs set out in the Industrial Strategy would cut the sector's electricity bill by a fifth, helping ease this structural disadvantage.' It comes as the overall cost of Net Zero is being pushed up over huge differences to how gas and electricity are taxed, experts say. Households are facing a higher effective tax rate from electricity than from gas which is holding up the switch to heat pumps. Advertisement Most read in Motors Breaking Latest Businesses also have an incentive to prioritise emissions from electricity rather than gas. Ministers are being called upon to reduce the tax gap between emissions for gas and electricity - resulting in a less costly transition to Net Zero. Leaked docs exposing true cost of Net Zero 'proves what we all knew all along', MPs blast 1 Green edicts forcing car firms to make more EVs should be scrapped, say top Tories
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Still a sore subject' – U2's Bono opens up about wife Ali and bandmate's close friendship ahead of documentary release
U2 frontman Bono has opened up about the long-standing friendship between his wife Ali and his bandmate The Edge. The singer has been married to Ali Hewson since 1982 and the couple share four children together - Jordan, 36, Eve, 33, Elijah, 25 and John, 22. Advertisement 2 Bono has opened up about the long-term friendship between his wife and band mate Credit: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic 2 The U2 frontman admitted it's "still a sore subject" Credit: AFP - Getty The deeply personal film, directed by Andrew Dominik, pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him. He also shares personal stories from his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rock star. Ahead of the documentary's release, the 65-year-old told of his history with his wife Ali and close pal David Howell Evans, also known as The Edge. Advertisement READ MORE ON BONO During an interview with The Project on Sunday, Bono admitted it's "still a sore subject" as he spoke about their close friendship through the years. He revealed that both Ali and David were in the year below him in school and described them as "the two cleverest in their year". Bono then said: "She [Ali] did seem to be taking an interest in his guitar playing and, as hard as I might practise, I just knew I couldn't touch this guy. "So I had to become, you know, the class clown." Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Breaking Latest He then joked that the pair are still close and continue to speak about him "behind his back". The U2's Bono and The Edge perform surprise concert in Kyiv metro in support of Ukraine amid Russian bombardment He went on to say there are only a few people in his life who he doesn't need to worry about as they're "so consistent" and "there" for him. Bono added: "Edge is one, Ali is another." Advertisement The singer The performance came as Accepting the award from pop star Ed Sheeran, the group members each received an award with GAZA PLEA While the singer made his acceptance speech, The Edge began to strum the chords of their war song Sunday Bloody Sunday. Advertisement The song references the 1972 Bloody Sunday shootings in Derry, where members of the British army's Parachute Regiment opened fire at civil rights demonstrators. Bono said: "I used to introduce this next song by explaining that it wasn't a rebel song. "It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was, then and is now a rebellious act, and some would say a ridiculous one, to believe peace was attainable between your country and ours, between our country and itself was a ridiculous idea that we're pleased we hold on to very tightly right now. "Peace creates possibilities in the most intractable situations. Lord knows, there's a few of them out there right now. Advertisement "Hamas release the hostages. Stop war. Israel be released from Benjamin Netanyahu. "All of you protect our aid workers, they are the best of us."
