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New York Post
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Taylor Swift's dad Scott, 73, undergoes major heart surgery: report
Taylor Swift's dad, Scott Swift, is recovering from heart surgery. The 73-year-old underwent a quintuple bypass surgery on his heart over a month ago, Taylor's spokesperson confirmed to TMZ Wednesday. Scott did not have the surgery due to a heart attack, per the rep. Advertisement 8 Scott Swift and Taylor Swift at the 50th Academy Of Country Music Awards in 2015. Larry Busacca/ACM2015 8 Taylor and Scott Swift in Nashville in 2008. Rick Diamond Instead, the pop star's father went for a check-up and his doctor 'saw something' and deduced that he needed surgery. Advertisement The rep confirmed that Scott's wife Andrea, 67, Taylor, 35, and their son Austin, 33, were by Scott's side at the hospital during the procedure. Scott is 'feeling just great' now, the rep shared. 8 Taylor Swift with her parents at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in 2013. Getty Images for ACM The Post has reached out to Taylor's rep for comment. Advertisement Quintuple bypass surgery is a complex procedure done to treat people with five severely blocked major arteries that feed the heart, according to Verywell Health. Recovery time after the procedure generally lasts several weeks to months, with most people able to resume normal activities within 6 to 12 weeks. 8 Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift and Scott Swift at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Dec. 17, 2023. Getty Images 8 Scott Swift and Taylor Swift at the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards. Ethan Miller Advertisement Taylor has had a close bond with both of her parents all her life. Scott, who worked as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch, relocated his family to outside of Nashville when Taylor was 14 so she could pursue her dreams of becoming a singer. Since then, Scott and Andrea have continued to support Taylor by attending her concerts, supporting her relationship with Travis Kelce, and more. 8 Scott and Taylor Swift at the 2011 CMT Artists Of The Year celebration. Getty Images for CMT Andrea, for her part, has battled cancer twice over the years. Taylor revealed her mom's initial diagnosis in a Tumblr post in 2015. 'I'd like to keep the details of her condition and treatment plans private, but she wanted you to know,' the 'Cruel Summer' singer told fans at the time. 'She wanted you to know why she may not be at as many shows this tour. She's got an important battle to fight.' 8 Andrea Swift and Taylor Swift in the audience at the 2010 American Music Awards in 2010. WireImage Advertisement Four years later, Taylor shared in an Elle essay that her mom's cancer had return. Andrea was later diagnosed with a brain tumor during her treatment. 8 Austin Swift, Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift and Scott Swift seen in NYC in Dec. 2014. GC Images 'It's taught me that there are real problems and then there's everything else,' she wrote. Advertisement Andrea's cancer battle inspired Taylor's 2019 song 'Soon You'll Get Better' featuring the Dixie Chicks from her album 'Lover.' In her Elle essay, Taylor also revealed Scott had previously been diagnosed with cancer as well, though she didn't elaborate on his condition.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Live Aid's Bob Geldof felt ‘responsible' after tragic daughter death and how he gets 'respite' from his sorrow
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Sir Bob Geldof is a name that we all recognise, whether that was for his vocals as a member of the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats, or perhaps for his fundraising work organising the charity supergroup Band Aid. He later organised the charity concert Live Aid which is celebrating a 40 year anniversary in 2025 and Live 8 which took place in 2005, all of which were to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. However, you may not know about Sir Bob's difficult family history, after losing one of his daughters to a heroin overdose in 2014. The political activist has spoken openly to the media about his grief, and questioning whether or not he was responsible. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Peaches Geldof was the second daughter of Bob and the Welsh television presenter and writer Paula Yates, the first daughter being Fifi Trixibelle Geldof. Peaches was a model, journalist and TV presenter who presented her own documentary programmes and frequently wrote magazine columns. When she was just 11-years-old, her mother died of a heroin overdose in 2000 at the age of 41. In a 2013 interview with Elle magazine, she explained how difficult the process of coming to terms with her mother's death was: She said: "I remember the day my mother died, and it's still hard to talk about it. I just blocked it out. I went to school the next day because my father's mentality was 'keep calm and carry on'. So we all went to school and tried to act as if nothing had happened. But it had happened. "I didn't grieve. I didn't cry at her funeral. I couldn't express anything because I was just numb to it all. I didn't start grieving for my mother properly until I was maybe 16." (Image: Mirrorpix) Just 14 years later, at 25-years-old unfortunately Peaches faced a much similar fate leaving behind two young sons, Astala and Phaedra. Peaches was discovered deceased by her husband Tom Cohen at their residence in Wrotham, Kent, on April 7, 2014. An inquest found that the cause of her death was opioid intoxication, and recorded a verdict of drug-related death, however there was no evidence to suggest it was deliberate. At the time, the Boomtown Rats frontman and campaigner expressed his torment, saying he "goes over and over and over" what he could have done to aid the mother of two. In an interview with ITV News, he described his daughter as "super bright" but "frantic" in her personal life. "You blame yourself," Sir Bob Geldof confessed. "You're the father who is responsible and clearly failed." He continued: "For anybody watching, who has a dead kid and you're a parent, you go back, you go back, you go over, you go over. What could you have done? You do as much as you can." (Image: PA) He mentioned that press criticism of his daughters following the demise of their mother Paula Yates in 2000 had also "damaged" them. When questioned if he was aware of his daughter's drug dependency, he acknowledged: "Of course I knew about it and we did more than talk about it, yeah. She was super bright. Too bright. "But the rest was a franticness. She knew what life was supposed to be and God bless her, she tried very hard to get there. And she didn't make it." Sir Bob revealed that performing with the Boomtown Rats offers him a respite from the sorrow of losing his daughter. He explained: "It is utterly cathartic. Those two hours and I am drained. In every sense it empties, it drains my mind. "On stage I'm lost in this thing and it's a very brief respite. ". The Boomtown Rats are celebrating their 50th anniversary and once again touring following their performance on Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny on New Year's Eve. This includes a UK tour, some European dates and several festivals. You can find more here.
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Review: Legally Blonde at the Citadel a light, fun summer refresher
Article content The summer colour palette for Edmonton could be safely described as a mixture of river-valley green and sky blue that goes on forever. Well, add a splash of bright pink as Legally Blonde debuts at the Citadel, running until Aug. 3 on the Shoctor stage. Article content The set, costumes and even the lobby have been kitted out in the appealing and girly shade favoured by the musical's central character, Elle Woods (former Calgarian Kelsey Verzotti). Audience members on opening night were resplendent in fuchsia, hot pink, baby pink and also sequins. It was quite a party. Article content Article content For those who haven't followed the career of Reese Witherspoon with the same passionate intensity as me, Legally Blonde (based on the book by Amanda Brown) was her 2001 breakout hit. In 2007, the movie was turned into a Broadway musical and in 2008, that musical began touring the world, where it remains on seemingly permanent rotation. Article content Article content It's easy to see why. Legally Blonde is an epic celebration of girl power driven by a largely forgettable string of same-sounding songs and a more than memorable selection of energetic dance routines. Verzotti brings excellent pipes and a spunky spirit to the lead role of Elle, who is famously dumped by boyfriend Warner Huntington III (Kaden Brett Forsberg) when he gets into Harvard Law School. Warner needs a more serious girlfriend. Elle — as smart as she is blonde — applies to Harvard Law School to win him back. Spoiler alert: she not only gets in, but ends up top of her class. Article content Article content There isn't much to the plot of Legally Blonde, which has been updated with contemporary references from Timothée Chalamet to Instagram, and things threaten to get dull in the first act despite the cheer squad that shows up to help Elle with her admission essay. We are relieved when Elle's sorority sisters Margo (Maya Baker), Serena (a zippy April Cook) and Pilar (Jessica Jones) arrive with regularity to add fat dollops of sassy to the script. They are particularly winsome as members of a Greek chorus that serve to boost Elle's spirits, provide guidance and generally dance their tails off. Article content Article content About that dancing. OMG guys — the fist-pumping choreography in this production by director Stephanie Graham is mesmerizing. Graham, one of the most in-demand directors in Canada, also demonstrates an effervescent touch when it comes to deftly highlighting pieces of physical comedy in the show. Gunho Kwak (who plays a hunky UPS driver in short shorts among other funny bits) is also a highlight in Legally Blonde, as is Sarah Horsman, who plays Brooke Wyndham — a fitness instructor framed for the murder of her husband. Horsman demonstrates amazing physical prowess, skipping rope while belting out an inspirational version of Whipped Into Shape in the show's second act. Just writing about it makes me winded.
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Review: Legally Blonde at the Citadel a light, fun summer refresher
The summer colour palette for Edmonton could be safely described as a mixture of river-valley green and sky blue that goes on forever. Well, add a splash of bright pink as Legally Blonde debuts at the Citadel, running until Aug. 3 on the Shoctor stage. The set, costumes and even the lobby have been kitted out in the appealing and girly shade favoured by the musical's central character, Elle Woods (former Calgarian Kelsey Verzotti). Audience members on opening night were resplendent in fuchsia, hot pink, baby pink and also sequins. It was quite a party. For those who haven't followed the career of Reese Witherspoon with the same passionate intensity as me, Legally Blonde (based on the book by Amanda Brown) was her 2001 breakout hit. In 2007, the movie was turned into a Broadway musical and in 2008, that musical began touring the world, where it remains on seemingly permanent rotation. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. It's easy to see why. Legally Blonde is an epic celebration of girl power driven by a largely forgettable string of same-sounding songs and a more than memorable selection of energetic dance routines. Verzotti brings excellent pipes and a spunky spirit to the lead role of Elle, who is famously dumped by boyfriend Warner Huntington III (Kaden Brett Forsberg) when he gets into Harvard Law School. Warner needs a more serious girlfriend. Elle — as smart as she is blonde — applies to Harvard Law School to win him back. Spoiler alert: she not only gets in, but ends up top of her class. There isn't much to the plot of Legally Blonde, which has been updated with contemporary references from Timothée Chalamet to Instagram, and things threaten to get dull in the first act despite the cheer squad that shows up to help Elle with her admission essay. We are relieved when Elle's sorority sisters Margo (Maya Baker), Serena (a zippy April Cook) and Pilar (Jessica Jones) arrive with regularity to add fat dollops of sassy to the script. They are particularly winsome as members of a Greek chorus that serve to boost Elle's spirits, provide guidance and generally dance their tails off. About that dancing. OMG guys — the fist-pumping choreography in this production by director Stephanie Graham is mesmerizing. Graham, one of the most in-demand directors in Canada, also demonstrates an effervescent touch when it comes to deftly highlighting pieces of physical comedy in the show. Gunho Kwak (who plays a hunky UPS driver in short shorts among other funny bits) is also a highlight in Legally Blonde, as is Sarah Horsman , who plays Brooke Wyndham — a fitness instructor framed for the murder of her husband. Horsman demonstrates amazing physical prowess, skipping rope while belting out an inspirational version of Whipped Into Shape in the show's second act. Just writing about it makes me winded. A co-production with Theatre Calgary, Legally Blonde is anchored by a talented cast of 15 actors from Calgary, Edmonton, and beyond. Local talent John Ullyatt once again displays his flexibility as a theatre professional. He's cutting as Professor Callahan — the law prof who first underestimates Elle and then comes on to her when she becomes one of his interns — and hilarious as Elle's indulgent daddy (who also underestimates his daughter). Patricia Zentilli displays endearing charm as the hairdresser Paulette and also proves why she remains a triple threat in musical theatre, adding Irish dancing to her playful skill set. Edmonton's Beyata Hackborn (set designer) is teamed with Calgary's Rebecca Toon (the Emmy-nominated costume designer) for a nicely balanced approach to the Battle of Alberta. Legally Blonde is a big hit with audiences for all the right reasons. It's light, it's fun, it has two dogs in the cast. The musical also unpacks a powerful message in scene after scene. Lead with kindness. Keep connected to your girlfriends. And never underestimate the potential of a perm. It could change your whole life. Theatre: The Citadel, in partnership with Theatre Calgary Music and Lyrics: Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach Director: Stephanie Graham Where: The Citadel, 9828 101 A Ave., until Aug. 3 Tickets: From $40 by calling the box office at 780-425-1820 or online Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Review: Legally Blonde at the Citadel a light, fun summer refresher
Article content The summer colour palette for Edmonton could be safely described as a mixture of river-valley green and sky blue that goes on forever. Well, add a splash of bright pink as Legally Blonde debuts at the Citadel, running until Aug. 3 on the Shoctor stage. Article content The set, costumes and even the lobby have been kitted out in the appealing and girly shade favoured by the musical's central character, Elle Woods (former Calgarian Kelsey Verzotti). Audience members on opening night were resplendent in fuchsia, hot pink, baby pink and also sequins. It was quite a party. Article content Article content For those who haven't followed the career of Reese Witherspoon with the same passionate intensity as me, Legally Blonde (based on the book by Amanda Brown) was her 2001 breakout hit. In 2007, the movie was turned into a Broadway musical and in 2008, that musical began touring the world, where it remains on seemingly permanent rotation. Article content Article content It's easy to see why. Legally Blonde is an epic celebration of girl power driven by a largely forgettable string of same-sounding songs and a more than memorable selection of energetic dance routines. Verzotti brings excellent pipes and a spunky spirit to the lead role of Elle, who is famously dumped by boyfriend Warner Huntington III (Kaden Brett Forsberg) when he gets into Harvard Law School. Warner needs a more serious girlfriend. Elle — as smart as she is blonde — applies to Harvard Law School to win him back. Spoiler alert: she not only gets in, but ends up top of her class. Article content There isn't much to the plot of Legally Blonde, which has been updated with contemporary references from Timothée Chalamet to Instagram, and things threaten to get dull in the first act despite the cheer squad that shows up to help Elle with her admission essay. We are relieved when Elle's sorority sisters Margo (Maya Baker), Serena (a zippy April Cook) and Pilar (Jessica Jones) arrive with regularity to add fat dollops of sassy to the script. They are particularly winsome as members of a Greek chorus that serve to boost Elle's spirits, provide guidance and generally dance their tails off. Article content Article content About that dancing. OMG guys — the fist-pumping choreography in this production by director Stephanie Graham is mesmerizing. Graham, one of the most in-demand directors in Canada, also demonstrates an effervescent touch when it comes to deftly highlighting pieces of physical comedy in the show. Gunho Kwak (who plays a hunky UPS driver in short shorts among other funny bits) is also a highlight in Legally Blonde, as is Sarah Horsman, who plays Brooke Wyndham — a fitness instructor framed for the murder of her husband. Horsman demonstrates amazing physical prowess, skipping rope while belting out an inspirational version of Whipped Into Shape in the show's second act. Just writing about it makes me winded.
