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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Bumblebee 1000 is gearing up for its latest charity supercar roadtrip
BUMBLEBEE 1000 is now gearing up for its second charity event of 2025 — The Talladega Nights Roadtrip — which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-15. This latest adventure will feature over 100 of Ireland's finest supercars. 6 RED DEVIL: This red SF90 features loads of carbon pieces, even the Ferrari badges and weheels are carbon Credit: Darren Liggett I can't list them all but here's a few to whet your appetite. In just over two weeks you will be able to see some of Italy's finest supercars like the stunning twin-turbo V8 Ferrari SF90 that produces 986bhp, or the twin-turbo V6, 819bhp Ferrari 296 GTB. Like your Lamborghinis? Well there will be a herd of raging bulls taking part including Huracáns and the track-inspired STOs, plus V12 Aventadors and the exclusive SVJ models. Other Lamborghinis taking part is a super rare Aventador SVJ 63, a limited edition model with only 63 of them in the world. And the last Gallardo Superleggera ever made, number 618 of 618, will be taking part, this incredible machine, once owned by Eric Clapton, has to be seen to be believed. 6 RARE BEAST: Limited edition Lamborghini Aventador 63 Credit: Bumblebee 1000 6 HEAVY METAL: Beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera was previously owned by Eric Clapton Credit: Darren Liggett There will be Bentley Continental GTs including Ireland's only 2025 Mulliner model and other luxury marques include Rolls Royce Cullinan. Other spectacular supercars will include many McLaren models including a 765LT that can blitz 0-100kph in just 2.8secs. Most read in Motors Plus German sportscars will be out in force and you can see plenty of Porsche models like the race-ready GT3 RS, and also add in a bevy of BMW M cars. And we cant forget Mercedes so make sure to check out the E53 and C63 AMG models and all the Audi V10 R8 supercars. There will also be Nissan R35 GT-Rs including a rare NISMO model. Ben Lambe will be bringing his Ford Ranger Raptor that's kitted out like an American SWAT Team truck. And I'll be joining the adventure as the Irish Sun's tamed motoring editor — The Ligg. ROUTE DETAILS: Talladega Nights Roadtrip June 13-15 DAY 1 - Friday June 13 STARTLINE : Barberstown Castle, Dublin, 9am PITSTOP : National School, Scoil Bhride, Sallins Rd, Naas, Kildare, 10am FUEL STOP : Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary, 12 noon LUNCH STOP : Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick, 1.30pm FINISH LINE : Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee Town, Kerry, 4pm DAY 2 - Saturday June 14 FUEL STOP : Walsh's SuperValu Caherciveen, Kerry, 10.30am LUNCH STOP : Sneem Hotel, Sneem, Kerry, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney Town, Kerry, 3pm DAY 3 - Sunday, June 15 START LINE : The Europe Hotel Killarney, Kerry, 9.30am FUEL STOP : Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Rd, Mallow, Cork, 11am LUNCH STOP : Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portloaise, Loais, 3pm 6 WINGING IT: Porsche GT3 RS Weissach edtion Credit: Jacob Liggett Day One of the big three-day adventure kicks off bright and early at 9am on Friday, June 13 starting from Barberstown Castle near Dublin. The first Pit Stop will take pace at the National School, Scoil Bhríde, Sallins Road, Naas, Kildare at 10am and then we'll make our way to our first Fuel Stop which will be at the Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary at noon. We will then journey to the Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick for lunch at 1.30pm. And Day One will come to an end at the Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee, in Kerry as we cross the Finish Line at 4pm. Day Two , Saturday, June 14 , will see us meet up at 10.30am and fuel our machines at Walsh's SuperValu, Caherciveen, in Kerry. Then we will hit the road again and power our way to the Sneem Hotel, in Sneem in Kerry where we will stop for lunch at 12.30pm. It will be another dash to the Day Two Finish Line, arriving at 3pm at the Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney, in Kerry. Day Three , June 15, will be another early start as those having a lie-in at the Europe Hotel in Killarney will awaken to the sounds of over 100 supercars starting up and revving into life at 9.30am. The multi-million euro convoy will head south to Cork and make a much-needed Fuel Stop at the Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Road in Mallow, at 11am. Lunch will be held in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, at 12.30pm. Then the roadtrip will be on its final stretch as it heads for the Finish Line at the Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portlaoise, Laois at 3pm. As always, all proceeds from this event will go to the fabulous Little Blue Heroes charity that's voluntarily led by Garda members and provides vital support to the families of sick kids. Read more on the Irish Sun To date, Bumblebee 1000 has raised over €608,649 for this incredible charity organisation. For more info head over to 6 HOW G-R8 THOU ART: Audi R8 V10+ are a popular Bumblebee choice Credit: Jerry McCarthy 6 FAST AND FURIOUS: Beautiful 820bhp Ferrari 296 GTB Credit: Jerry McCarthy
Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Eric Clapton Blocked From No. 1 — By One Of The Biggest Movies Of The Year
Eric Clapton's Slowhand reenters Billboard's Blues Albums chart, reappearing at No. 2 nearly five ... More decades after its release, blocked only by the Sinners soundtrack. Musician Eric Clapton poses for a portrait in 2003 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by) Eric Clapton changed the trajectory of his career when he released Slowhand. The fifth solo set by the celebrated guitarist dropped in the mid-'70s and produced some of the most popular singles in his catalog. Tracks like 'Lay Down Sally,' 'Cocaine,' and 'Wonderful Tonight' still rank among Clapton's most familiar hits, and they continue to power the full-length to this day – and nearly back to the top of a Billboard ranking this week. Slowhand returns to the Blues Albums chart this week in America. Clapton's project nearly climbs back to the summit – where it didn't manage to find space just a few days ago – on the tally of the most consumed blues full-lengths and EPs in the nation, but it misses the top spot by just one space, and it's a somewhat surprising title that keeps him from reaching No. 1 again. The soundtrack that accompanies the movie Sinners blocks Slowhand from another turn at No. 1. The album — built around the largely blues tracks performed in the Ryan Coogler-directed box office smash — has now spent five weeks on the Blues Albums chart. The full-length debuted in that position a month ago and has yet to budge from the top position. While it was originally released in 1977, Slowhand didn't appear on the Blues Albums ranking until just a few months ago, in January of this year. The set has bounced on and off the genre-specific roster and has now spent seven nonconsecutive frames somewhere on the 15-spot list. Three of those frames have seen it rule the tally, though interestingly, it didn't debut in first place. Clapton's full-length waited until April to reach the summit. When it did, it became his twelfth leader after first breaking in and becoming one of his 14 top 10s on the tally. Throughout his career, Clapton has pushed 15 titles to the Blues Albums chart. Just one of them has missed out on the loftiest space on the roster.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guitar Legend, 80, Stuns Fans by Stepping Out of Character at Recent Concert
Eric Clapton is a lot of things. The classic rock icon began his career in the spotlight as the guitarist for The Yardbirds, before changing hands in other bands for a while. This all led him to Cream, where he really came into his own with iconic songs like "Sunshine of Your Love," and "White Room." Moving on from Cream, he joined the supergroup Blind Faith, releasing one album with the band, and later going on to form the band that spawned his most famous song, Derek and the Dominos. Through several legendary bands, a lengthy solo career, and plenty of iconic songs, Clapton made a name for himself as a member of the guitar pantheon. He's become known for his bluesy style, his eighteen Grammy wins, and his onstage presence. However, Clapton isn't exactly known for acknowledging his crowds, never doing more than saying "thank you." That's what makes this video from a recent show quite the surprise. Fans were stunned to see Clapton acknowledging the crowd like this. They left their reactions in the comments. "Never once seen him point or say anything much more than "THANK YOU!" "I was there to the left of the stage, first time seeing Eric live, he was absolutely fantastic. Eric Clapton is god. 🔥" "He looks and sounds amazing.❤️" Maybe we'll be seeing a more interactive side of Clapton in future performances. Seems like everybody in attendance was having a good time.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Guitar Legend, 80, Stuns Fans by Stepping Out of Character at Recent Concert first appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eric Clapton's 'secret daughter' Ruth finds love again - five years after collapse of marriage to father of her kids
Rock legend Eric Clapton's 'secret daughter' Ruth Clapton has found love again - five years after the devastating collapse of her marriage to the father of her children. The singer and lifestyle influencer, 40, has confirmed after years of struggling with being 'super lonely' as a single mum, she is now dating British musician Peter Greenwood. Eric, 80, had secretly fathered Ruth following an affair with studio manager Yvonne Kelly while he was married to George Harrison 's ex-wife, model Pattie Boyd. Ruth only became publicly known about in 1991 when she attended the funeral of his four-year-old son, Conor, who fell from the 49th floor of a New York skyscraper. Sharing the news of her blossoming relationship, Ruth says finding love again has transformed her life as a single mum to sons Isaac, eleven, and Theodore, nine. 'I'm truly back to enjoying being a mother again. Being a single parent is a tough and sometimes super lonely job, and that can take the enjoyment out of it,' she captioned a recent photo of herself, Pete and the kids enjoying a sunny day out in London. 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. 'It can feel like a constant battle. But for the last eight months, it's felt great again because I have someone to share my kids with now - the highs and the lows. 'I can laugh about the meltdowns, and I don't have to play good cop and bad cop all the time anymore.' In a sure sign of how serious the relationship is, Ruth also describes herself and Pete on social media as 'mum and dad'. They also took their 'first family holiday' together a few weeks ago to Greece. Sharing a photo of it online, she wrote, 'Here's to many more with my favourite men.' Her previous ill-fated marriage to British architect Dean Bartlett, the father of her sons, took place in September 2011 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Ripley, England. Her rock star father, Eric, not only walked her down the aisle but also performed as the wedding singer during the reception at his Surrey mansion, delighting 150 guests with an hour-long set. However, the marriage ended in divorce in November 2020. 'I've gone through a really rough time,' Ruth said at the time, describing their divorce as 'a decision that neither of us has taken lightly. All we want for each other is happiness, even if that can't be achieved together.' Ruth's relationship with her father has also seen its ups and downs. As well as her existence being kept a secret from the public until 1991, four years after he sang at her wedding, they had a spectacular falling out. The music legend was enraged when Ruth shared on social media that he'd gone to a fancy-dress party for his 70th birthday as Kermit the Frog. The rift was so bad that it led to Ruth cutting the multi-millionaire rock star out of her life for six years until they finally made amends. In 2021, she revealed he'd been consoling her during her divorce, saying he'd been 'helping me' and giving 'the best support'. At the time she explained: 'I've gone through a really rough time. I'm about to navigate my way through a divorce - a decision that neither of us has taken lightly. All we want for each other is happiness, even if that can't be achieved together. 'We will continue to work together to co-parent our children and I hope we can do that well.'
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Eric Clapton's Grammy-Winning Album Reaches A New Chart Peak
Eric Clapton's Unplugged returns to two U.K. album charts, nearly cracking the top 40 thanks to a ... More new physical re-release and renewed attention in 2025. British Rock and Blues musician Eric Clapton plays guitar as he performs onstage at the Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 5, 1992. (Photo by) Unplugged stands out among Eric Clapton's many albums as one of his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects. The live set was recorded in front of a small audience as part of MTV's Unplugged series. While Clapton was already a superstar at the time and big things were expected, few could have predicted just how massive the title would become. Decades later, it remains an incredibly important and meaningful effort for both the musician and his fan — and this week, it becomes a bestseller once again. Unplugged returns to a pair of rankings in the U.K. this frame, and it nearly reenters the top 40 on both lists, missing that special region by just a few spots. This time around, the title lands highest on the Official Physical Albums chart, where it comes in at No. 41. At the same time, it reappears at No. 46 on the Official Albums Sales roster, the general list of the bestselling titles in the country. Clapton's Unplugged reaches a new all-time high on the latter tally – but not the physical-only list – as it returns. It has been almost half a decade since Unplugged was seen on either of these two rosters. The set last appeared on both rankings in June 2020 and has been missing ever since. At the time, Unplugged debuted on the Official Albums Sales chart, and it has now spent just two frames somewhere on the list. The collection has performed much better — and for much longer — on the Official Physical Albums chart. Unplugged launched on that ranking in early 1994 and has now spent 35 frames as one of the top-selling titles on any physical format in the U.K. Unplugged is mounting its comeback thanks to a newly-released enhanced edition, as fans have been purchasing the full-length as a triple LP and a double CD. The project has been the focus of renewed attention all year, as the MTV performance was re-released to cinemas in select countries earlier in 2025. That film also made its way to Paramount+. All the excitement surrounding the Grammy-winning effort — along with the physical re-release — appears to have been enough to push the title back into bestseller status.
