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Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Dreary and boring': Rosie O'Donnell set to visit Australia in October
Verve Communications' Prue MacSween has urged Australians to 'blackball' Rosie O'Donnell's tour when the comedian visits the country later this year. O'Donnell will make her way Down Under in the coming weeks to perform her one-woman show, Common Knowledge, at Sydney's Opera House in October, where she will reflect on her recent move from the US to Ireland. 'If you are coming out here to do shows, you are just so dreary and boring,' Ms MacSween told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Rosie O'Donnell shocks with new slimmed-down figure as she champions weight loss drug Mounjaro - after fleeing Trump's US for Ireland
Rosie O'Donnell has shocked with her new slimmed-down figure - after crediting controversial weight loss drug Mounjaro for the astonishing result. The 63-year-old, who has been embroiled in a long-running public feud with US President Donald Trump, has dramatically dropped down to a size 12. O'Donnell looks unrecognisable after the dramatic shift, which resulted in a face slimming effect. In a photo posted to Instagram on Wednesday, O'Donnell showed off her transformation in a slimming figure-hugging all-black athleisure outfit. The makeup-free snap showed the barefoot talk show host in a changing room on a shopping spree for new clothes ahead of a trip to Australia. O'Donnell will make her way Down Under in the coming weeks to perform her one-woman show, Common Knowledge, at Sydney's Opera House in October, where she will reflect on her recent move from the US to Ireland. Taking to the caption of her latest post, she praised Mounjaro for its "life-saving" effect on her overall confidence and ability to help shed weight. "Ok, so went shopping to buy a comfy lounge wear outfit for my 22-hour flight to Australia," O'Donnell wrote. "I was undecided as I can't see myself in this new, smaller body. "I am shocked, I'm a 12 - Mounjaro is a lifesaver." Mounjaro is an obesity medication that was initially used for treating type 2 diabetes until it gained popularity for its weight loss effects. The drug is in demand among Hollywood's elites as an alternative to conventional weight loss methods, which may not guarantee a lower number on the scale for people suffering underlying health conditions. O'Donnell's celebrity friends flocked to the comments to praise her trimmed-down figure, with actor Brad Garrett writing, "You look great". Meanwhile, Canadian singer Jann Arden said she was "super impressed" by the media personality's efforts, adding, "You look wonderful." "Snatched for the God," chimed actor Billy Porter. Another person said they were so glad O'Donnell was feeling healthier and happier after getting the help she needed to make a change. "You look fantastic. My mouth dropped. Gorgeous, but you always were," one more person said. "I love it! Very cute and looks comfortable! Excellent choice! Have a safe flight. You look fantastic," another fan said. O'Donnell was prescribed Mounjaro in January 2023 and said she immediately shed about 4kgs before dropping from an XL to a size 12. She took to TikTok in March to boast about her "shocking" new size. "I am on Mounjaro for my diabetes, and one of the side effects is you lose weight," O'Donnell said in a video. "But (the weight loss) is also because I had a chef for over two years in Los Angeles, and I don't have a chef now. "It's me cooking for (my son) Clay and me." It comes after O'Donnell moved from the US to her father's home country of Ireland with Clay in January after Trump's presidential re-election. At the time, she said she was "heartbroken" by the state of US politics amid her long-standing feud with the 78-year-old Republican. O'Donnell and Trump's long-standing disagreement dates back to 2006 when she publicly blasted him for holding a press conference to reinstate Miss USA Tara Conner, who had violated pageant guidelines. In response, Trump called O'Donnell 'a woman out of control', and the pair have since continued to wage a war of words on X, where he has said O'Donnell was "very vicious to him" and she "deserves" his disapproval.
Metro
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rosie O'Donnell eviscerates Donald Trump in surprisingly moving personal show
This week, Rosie O'Donnell is taking her Edinburgh Fringe audiences on an unexpected journey. There was laughter, tears, and, of course, Donald Trump rants: he was called both The Orange Menace and Mango Mussolini. But while US actress and comedian Rosie, 63, drew 264 paintings of The Tangerine Twit to vent her frustrations, and moved to Ireland to protect her non-binary, autistic child from him – her show isn't about Trump. (I suspect anyone would have the same urgency to migrate if the President of the United States ranted about you on social media.) No: Rosie's show is about everything Trump isn't. It's about acceptance over social expectations, love, and laughter. Her opening story, describing the moment her mum died when she was a child, was a bold and perhaps erroneous choice for the first five minutes of a stand-up comedy routine. 'I know what you're thinking: have I booked the wrong f***ing show?' Rosie acknowledged into the silence, before promising laughs. What ensued was a sentimental life story, with a peppering of amusing anecdotes: the time she fell in love with a straight, married Irish pharmacist, and a lollipop lady who was convinced she was pretending to be famous actress Rosie O'Donnell. There could perhaps have been more belly laughs to cut through the reflections, as the couple next to me was in tears by the closing minutes, moved by an intentionally heartstring-tugging hour. But Rosie's life lessons are worthwhile; 'If your kid tells you who they are, you best believe them,' and 'Let chaos sit down beside you.' Nice. So no, it's not necessarily a giggle a minute. So much so, it's also hard to call Common Knowledge stand-up comedy – more of a Ted Talk on Rosie's life and what she's learnt. Saying that, though, Rosie has the timing of a seasoned pro and the storytelling knack of a playwright, as she lovingly reflected on and celebrated her autistic child Clay's quirks with tight anecdotes that had the audience's shoulders chuckling up and down in unison. More Trending (Though Rosie needs to remember her child's pronouns on stage, given she has a whole story about Clay insisting on them). She also penned somewhat of a love letter to Ireland – which she calls her 'salvation and refuge' – through what I suspect are slightly rose-tinted spectacles. But then again, if the elected president of my home country seemed to have a personal vendetta against me, I'd be looking for romance in a different country, too. While Rosie's show did have laughter, it wasn't uproarious – but appreciative. Nevertheless, there wasn't a person in that room yawning, either – crying, yes, but bored? Absolutely not. Rosie took us on an unexpected journey, but a worthwhile one too. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Trump-Putin meeting set for Alaska next week – what will happen? MORE: Inside Putin's 'demands' that could end Ukraine war next week MORE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer denies knowledge of Trump pardon for sex trafficking crimes
The Herald Scotland
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Review: Trump's least favourite comedian Rosie O'Donnell rocks Fringe
Gilded Balloon at Appleton Tower, until August 10, 8.45pm. Below Audre Lorde and just above Billie Jean King. That's where Rosie O'Donnell sits on my list of lesbian icons and role models. But how would the legendary 63-year-old actress, comedian and talk show host fare on her Edinburgh Fringe debut? Common Knowledge, promised an hour of stand-up and story-telling. Reflections on Rosie's current life and her reasons for decanting to Dublin. Good comedy requires light and shade. For the first ten minutes, she embraces the shade. Memories of her mother's death, four days before Rosie's 11th birthday, leave many of the sell-out crowd in tears. 'Don't worry, you haven't bought the wrong ticket. This isn't Angela's Ashes, The Musical. There will be jokes,' she promises. And there are. Jokes and anecdotes and gentle whimsy. She conducts the tempo and tone of this show like a maestro. We all lean in. Rosie may now have a home in Ireland but her registered address still appears to be living rent-free in President Trump's head. We're shown a statement in which he describes her as a threat to humanity and says he's considering revoking her US citizenship. There's a laconic shrug before Rosie displays just a few of the 700+ portraits she's painted of the President. It could definitely be described as the artist's 'orange period'. Their twenty-year-old feud shows no signs of abating. Read more Fringe reviews When she's talking about family and friends - old and new - the love and warmth is palpable. There's an incredible intimacy. Characters in her new neighbourhood are fleshed out and brought to life. Joan the pharmacist. Angela the lollipop lady. The little boy from across the road who turns up on her doorstep late at night. Lyrical prose sprinkled with sarcasm and self-deprecation. Less Cider With Rosie, more Side-eye with Rosie. But it's Clay, the youngest of Rosie's five children who provides not only the show title much of the funniest and sweetest material. Twelve-year-old Clay's honesty is something we should all aspire to. Here's my truth. This was a simply magical evening. Other Shows I Recomend Week… Chloe Petts: Big Naturals, The Pleasance, Four stars Tamsyn Kelly: Hot Titty Bungalow, Monkey Barrel, Four stars Marjolein Robertson: Lein, Pleasance Dome, Three stars Ria Lina: Riabellion, Monkey Barrel, Three stars Amy Mason: Behold! The Pleasance, Three stars Alex Stringer: Happy Hour, The Pleasance, Three stars. To purchase tickets for the festivals, please click here
Agriland
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Agriland
Building traditions as Rekindle Festival returns to Ennistymon
Ennistymon's Rekindle Festival will return for its fourth year with a celebration of tradition, community and creativity on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16 as part of National Heritage Week. Organised by Common Knowledge - which shares skills through hands-on courses in areas such as building, growing, making, and mending - Clare's Rekindle Festival invites people to reconnect with craft, music, food, and one another. Local and global voices take part in a shared celebration of heritage and living tradition. Centred around traditional skills and community knowledge, the 2025 festival programme includes: live music; food; craft workshops; storytelling; and thoughtful conversations. Rekindle opens with Lasraí, an evening of live performance and shared experience under the Burren sky. This year's concert features master uilleann piper, Paddy Keenan; dancer and organiser, Edwina Guckian; Irish-Palestinian singer, Róisín El Cherif; and surprise guest artists from across the country. The aim is to create a space where stories, rhythms and roots ignite. The Rekindle festival day in Ennistymon town centre on Saturday comprises a full day of free public events spread across the town, bringing streets and shopfronts to life in the festival hub at Courthouse Gallery from 2:00p.m to 4:00p.m. The programme includes 'Meet the Makers' craft demos; traditional music sessions; a heritage market and an outdoor céilí with Louise O'Connor and the Rekindle band. There will also be talks on traditional farm methods including Irish scything for regenerative methods of managing the land. A Rekindle trail from 10:00a.m to 8:00p.m will incorporate a town-wide trail of pop-up events, skill-sharing and heritage installations that reflect the culture and creativity of north Co. Clare. A relaxed gathering of music, story, and reflection to end the festival day will take place in Cooley's pub at 6:00p.m. New this year is 'Spreag', which aims to inspire community action through traditional skills. Eco-builder, Harrison Gardner, and blacksmith, Reece Foster, will speak on how craft can support local resilience and climate action. People can explore how traditional arts can build stronger rural communities through shared movement and story in a workshop with Edwina Guckian. The 'Land and Lore' artisan food market will showcase local food rooted in place and practice, featuring producers, foragers, fermenters, and bakers from north Co. Clare. Festival producer, Aoife Hammond, said that Rekindle is about remembering and reigniting. Hammond said: "We honour the past by actively shaping the present through music, food, movement and making." "Rekindle Festival is where heritage meets hands‑on practice. "Watching regenerative farming demonstrations and heritage keepers speak about soil health, seed saving and biodiversity reminds me that traditional land‑wise farming isn't just about crop yield. "It's about preserving wisdom, nurturing community, and growing resilient systems for the future," she said. Tickets and further information are available through Common Knowledge's social platforms.
