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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel's wife breaks silence amid his brain disorder with heartbreaking message to fans
Billy Joel 's wife has broken her silence amid the singer's brain disorder diagnosis. Joel, 76, has put all future performances on hold following the shock health scare, and his partner Alexis Roderick, 43, gave fans an update on Monday. The Grammy winner has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus which causes a buildup of spinal fluid in the brain. The condition has affected his balance, as exhibited by a fall February during a concert in Connecticut. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support, Joel's wife wrote next to a family photo that included the Honesty singer and their daughters Della, almost 10, and Remy, seven. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received,' she said. 'Referring to her husband of some 10 years, she got personal. 'Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world,' she explained. Roderick closed the message with optimism. 'We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' Fans responded to the post with their own best wishes. 'You'll always be number one! Praying for a full recovery!' wrote one fan. 'You've given us the soundtrack of our lives. Growing up on LI in the 70s and 80s gave us your music in real time as you were creating it. We are forever grateful for the gifts,' wrote a fellow Long Islander. 'We love you Billy! You ARE our Piano man,' penned a longtime fan. 'Prayers for the piano man,' agreed another. 'A Gracious Man So Deserving of ALL the Love & Support hat he's receiving... We're Here for You Always,' wrote another adding a prayer hands emoji. 'We love you Billy! You ARE our Piano man,' penned a longtime fan On Sunday, Joel's oldest daughter, Alexa, 39, also thanked fans for their 'beautiful outpouring of love and support. 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known' she wrote; pictures in New York City in April 2024 On Sunday, Joel's oldest daughter, Alexa, 39, also thanked fans for their 'beautiful outpouring of love and support.' 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known… and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength,' she explained. The Grammy winner shares Alexa with ex-wife Christie Brinkley. In a statement released on his Instagram page, the Just the Way You Are singer canceled his future shows, explaining that that performing had worsened his condition, 'leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.' Joel had been planning on performing well into 2026 before he was forced to call off his plans.
Fox News
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Billy Joel's wife says singer's ‘health has to take priority' after he postponed tour due to medical condition
Billy Joel's wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, is speaking out about her journey with endometriosis. Alexis, who has been married to the 75-year-old rock legend since 2015, struggled with debilitating symptoms, misdiagnoses and failed surgeries for years before later discovering that she was suffering from the frequently misunderstood condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. During the time in which Alexis was battling her then-unknown disease and experiencing chronic pain, she was also raising her two young children and accompanying Billy while he performed at concerts around the world. While speaking with Fox News Digital, Alexis admitted that being on tour with Billy and her children while dealing with the symptoms of endometriosis had been "really rough." "I was doing it, but I was not doing it very well," she said. Alexis continued, "So, especially with kids, if you've ever traveled with children and done a time zone change, that alone is an insane situation. So, if you add in also having a husband, that requires time and attention — you know, he's working, we're not vacationing. And me going through what I'm going through, it was really rough. "Luckily, when he's touring, we have a lot of support, which was really helpful," And it was huge. So I'm lucky in that I do have people to help me. And you have to, because you reach your limit. I mean, there's nothing you can do." Alexis and the "Piano Man' singer share daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. Billy is also father to daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39, whom he shares with his ex-wife Christie Brinkley, 71. Alexis explained that it was an especially challenging time because neither she nor Billy knew what was causing her symptoms. "We all entered this not knowing anything about it, I think as most of us do," she explained. "And it's difficult because I know that I didn't feel well." "And I also know I didn't want him to tell me that I didn't feel well," Alexis continued with a laugh. "Your fuse is very short at that point when you're dealing with two little kids traveling the world and you're in excruciating pain. And every day, you don't know what your day is going to be like, so it's difficult to plan." WATCH: Billy Joel's wife Alexis Joel shares warnings signs of endometriosis "But as time has gone on, he's extremely supportive," she added. "So picking up where I leave off and covering my deficits during that time was huge. We're just always researching — he'll email me articles like 'Did you know that this happens with endometriosis?'" "Never in a million years would I think that he would be sending me that kind of stuff, but when you're watching someone suffer, you pick up. You have to. It's what we do, we're a family." Over the past few months, Billy has been struggling with health challenges of his own. In March, the five-time Grammy Award winner shared a statement on social media in which it was announced that he was postponing eight tour dates due to a "medical condition." "The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors," the statement read. WATCH: Billy Joel's wife Alexis Joel says singer is 'trying to get better' after postponing tour "Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025." Billy shared a personal comment as well, writing, "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. Thank you for your understanding." During her interview with Fox News Digital, Alexis shared an update on her husband's health. "He's doing well," she said. "It's funny, I was just having this conversation the other day. He's going to be 76. And I don't think of him that way. People don't think of him in that way, but he is. And he's been doing this job nonstop for 15 years — just this recent run." "With the exception of COVID, he's been working every two weeks for 15-plus years," Alexis continued. "And it's a lot. At 75, 76, there comes a time where you can't always plan out everything you need to do a year and a half in advance, you know? And that's how long these schedules are. That's when you're booking things. You're booking it that long prior." "So, sometimes your health has to take priority, and things have to get postponed," she noted. "But really, in the grand scheme of things, he's a healthy person, and he's well and working on himself, trying to get better and do what he has to do medically. So it's important, you know, we need him around so he has to do what he has to do. I had to do what I had to do. Now he has to do what he has to do." "But at least I'm able to pick up his deficits now, so it's OK." Alexis, who usually stays out of the spotlight, first went public with her health battle in a post shared on Billy's Instagram page during Endometriosis Awareness Month in March. She posted a photo of herself posing with Dr. Tamer Seckin, who she described in the caption as her "earth angel." Seckin is a New York-based gynecologist, laparoscopic surgeon and endometriosis specialist who co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) with celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi in 2009. In her post, Alexis recalled how she had found Seckin and how he had been able to treat her condition. "We all have war stories, and I am no different: years of pain, misdiagnosis, failed surgeries, followed by internal bleeding, and most importantly, Doctor after Doctor telling me I was fine," Alexis wrote. "I ran the gamut from 'It's all in your head' to 'Just get a hysterectomy.'" She continued, "I had gone to my third ER out of excruciating pain. I was non-functional. This was the moment I just started researching specialists and everything pointed me to him." WATCH: Billy Joel's wife Alexis Joel shares how singer supported during her battle with endometriosis "One surgery later, 27 lesions removed, one less appendix and my entire abdominal cavity rid of this horrible disease. I am forever grateful," Alexis added. "The work he does with The Endometriosis Foundation of America is so important to this battle. They work to raise awareness, implement teaching in schools, and continue his research for the next generation. Our family has privately supported this work, but in honor of March being Endometriosis Awareness Month, I wanted to do my part to help others who are unheard. It is a tough road, but believe in yourself and find your earth angel - they are out there!" On May 1, Billy joined Alexis as she spoke at a press conference to announce the grand opening of the Seckin Endometriosis Center for Women's Health at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). EndoFound and CSHL partnered to establish the center, which was named after Seckin. According to a press release, it is the first dedicated endometriosis research center within a leading U.S. basic science institution. Billy later posted photos from the event on his Instagram page, noting in the caption that the Joel Foundation, which he co-founded with Alexis, supports the work of EndoFound. Endometriosis is estimated to affect more than one in 10 women of reproductive age — over 200 million worldwide. Though surgery can help alleviate pain from endometriosis, symptoms may eventually return. There is currently no cure for endometriosis. During her interview with Fox News Digital, Alexis shared details about the work that will be conducted at the Seckin Endometriosis Center for Women's Health. WATCH: Billy Joel's wife, Alexis Joel, reflects on hardest part of endometriosis battle "Cold Spring Harbor Lab is a location that is world-class in what they do as far as research at a molecular level," she said. By co-founding EndoFound with Lakshmi, Seckin launched the first phase of funding research and education about endometriosis, according to Alexis. "And through his work, surgically, he came upon someone who was affiliated with Cold Spring Harbor Lab. And they began the discussions of placing all his specimens here. And it's actually the perfect location," she said.
The Print
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Print
Hiranandani, Krisala, Della tie up to develop Rs 550 cr theme township near Pune
Della, which is looking for a listing in over a year now, is looking to sign up 10 such themed townships to be created around themes like adventure, racecourse etc by end of FY26, Mistry said, adding that these will have a revenue potential of Rs 20,000 crore. The township spread over 40 acres has a revenue potential of Rs 1,100 crore, and Della's chairman Jimmy Mistry said the themed development pushes up the receivables by 40 per cent for the builders. Mumbai, May 8 (PTI) Hiranandani Communities, Krisala Developers and Della Resorts and Adventure on Thursday announced a tie-up to build a racecourse-themed township near Pune at a cost of Rs 550 crore. The project near the IT hub of Hinjewadi in Pune will have a 300-room resort, corporate conference and wedding venues and villas along with an 8-acre race course. The 40-acre plot is carved out of a 105-acre township being developed by Hiranandani and Krisala having a revenue potential of Rs 7,000 crore, which will have 10,000 residential units and other facilities such as schools, hospitals and colleges. Mistry said his company keeps 15 per cent of the revenue bookings with itself, and will get 6 per cent of the revenues of the hospitality services over a period of time. In some projects, he also keeps a sweat equity component for the conception, design, marketing and operations of the facility. The company, which has been operating an adventure themed resort near Lonavala has already tied up to bring such facilities in Chennai, Nagpur and Goa, and is on the verge of launching similar themed township in Navi Mumbai, Igatpuri and Indore, among others. The Navi Mumbai facility will be built around the formula one theme, and will have a 5.2-km race track, hotels, hangars and other facilities spread over 275 acres, Mistry said, adding that he is in talks with a UK-based entity to partner for that. He said the F1 facility will be dedicated to autonomous vehicles, and will act as a venue for car shoots rather than as one for races. PTI AA HVA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Della Resorts joins Hiranandani JV for Pune project worth Rs 1,100 cr
Lonavla, Maharashtra-based luxury experiential resort Della Resorts & Adventure has entered into a proprietary CDDMO (conceptualisation, design, development, marketing and sales, and operations) model with Hiranandani Communities and Krisala Developers to launch a racecourse-themed township in Pune, with a revenue potential of Rs 1,100 crore. This first-of-its-kind theme-based, hospitality-driven model introduces a new investment class in real estate, with the potential to yield up to a 9 per cent return on investment (ROI), the company claimed. The township announced by Della is part of a 105-acre joint development project previously announced by Hiranandani and Pune-based Krisala Developers. Jimmy Mistry, founder and chairman of Della Resorts & Adventure, said, 'With our CDDMO approach, we're transforming real estate from a product into an experience, and from a static asset into a dynamic, yield-generating investment. This is the first time residential real estate is offering returns that exceed traditional industry norms of 3 per cent—breaking conventional expectations and giving assured returns of up to 9 per cent on real estate investments.' Spread across 40 acres in Pune's North Hinjewadi, the township will feature an 8-acre racecourse and international polo club, 128 private villa plots, 112 resort private residences, a five-star luxury resort with 300 keys, nine wedding destination venues, 12 corporate and MICE venues, an extreme adventure park, the Della range golf, and wellness facilities. The township will be designed in a contemporary, organic, British colonial architectural and design style. The project is currently in advanced planning stages, with land acquisition completed and design finalisation underway. The first phase is expected to launch in the next three months, with possession slated for early next year for resort and villa plots, and by the end of 2026 for private residences.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
UFC 315: Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena fight preview, fight card, streaming info
Montreal will play host to the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) most anticipated fight on May 11 as America's Belal Muhammad gears up to defend his title for the first time. Belal, who made his UFC debut back in 2016, had to wait for his shot at the welterweight title — eight years, to be precise. And when the opportunity arose, he stepped up and seized it with both hands. True to his nickname 'Remember The Name', Belal secured a statement unanimous decision win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 to clinch the belt. Like a fine wine, Belal has improved with age and has become a master strategist inside the cage, combining endurance with relentless pace. He pairs this suffocating pressure with ever-improving striking technique to systematically break down and overwhelm his opponents. His fight record is indicative of his wait-and-strike approach — just six out of his 24 professional wins have come via finishes and the rest have been decisions. The strategy was evident in his bout against Edwards. Twenty seconds into the fight, Belal initiated a successful takedown as he pinned the Englishman towards the cage and dropped him in a flash. That was perhaps an indication of what was about to unfold. ALSO READ | UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen beats Figueiredo via TKO, calls for shot at bantamweight title With a total of nine takedowns and 68 significant strikes, Belal dominated his opponent for the majority of the fight and took home a convincing victory. That win marked his sixth straight triumph, extending an impressive unbeaten streak that now spans 11 fights over the past five years. REMEMBER THE NAME 🏆@BullyB170 defeats Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to become the NEW welterweight champion of the world! [ B2YB @ForThePeople | #UFC304 ] — UFC (@ufc) July 28, 2024 Standing across from him will be Perth's Jack Della Maddalena, a fighter who is also riding a massive wave of momentum. Initially scheduled to face Edwards earlier this year, circumstances now pit him against Belal. Della enters this title opportunity on an incredible 17-fight winning streak in professional MMA. Since joining the UFC roster after impressing on Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) in 2021, he has had seven consecutive wins, including five finishes. Belal will likely deliver grappling exchanges with relentless pressure, while Della will rely on his knockout power and finishing instincts. For Della, a victory would make him only the third Australian fighter — after Robert Whittaker and Alexander Volkanovski — to capture UFC gold. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko prepares for the first title defence of her second reign against French contender Manon Fiorot. Shevchenko decisively reclaimed the championship from Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 last September. Now, 'Bullet' aims to demonstrate her enduring dominance as she enters her remarkable 12th consecutive flyweight title fight. Challenging her is the patient and powerful Fiorot. Since losing her professional debut, Fiorot has been undefeated, stringing together 12 wins on the trot, including seven victories within the UFC. She cemented her position as the No. 1 contender by dominating Erin Blanchfield last March. UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena full fight card Main Event: Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena Co-Main Event: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fioro José Aldo vs Aiemann Zahabi Alexa Grasso vs Natalia Silva Benoît Saint Denis vs Kyle Prepolec Prelims Mike Malott vs Charles Radtke Jessica Andrade vs Jasmine Jasudavicius Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba Navajo Sterling vs Ivan Erslan Marc-Andre Barriault vs Bruno Silva Daniel Santos vs JeongYeong Lee Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan Streaming information UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app/website. The event will also be telcast across the Sony Sports Network.
