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The Journal
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Quiz: Test your memory of these famous side projects
PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins has announced that his debut spoken word album will be released on 5 September – just weeks before the Irish presidential election is set to take place, marking the end of his time in the Áras. A poet in his own right, the current President of Ireland's venture into the studio may not come as a surprise to many. Still, it got us thinking about other unexpected side projects taken on by public figures… Advertisement Can you remember these unexpected side projects by famous faces? Members of which Irish band once co-owned the Clarence Hotel in Dublin? Fontaines DC U2 The Pogues The Cranberries Ed Sheeran has dipped his toes into condiments (don't worry, not literally). What type of sauce has he made? Alamy Stock Image Ketchup Mayonnaise Hot sauce BBQ sauce Where would we be without the George Foreman grill? Do you know what else George Foreman, the grill's namesake, was famous for? Shuttershock Singer Chef Footballer Boxer Former Liveline host Joe Duffy recently appeared in an advert for which supermarket chain? Lidl Aldi Dunnes Stores SuperValu Which of the following does NOT own a popcorn brand? Shuttershock Scarlett Johansson The Jonas Brothers Will Smith Khloe Kardashian Which Britpop star performed as one half of electro-pop duo Relaxed Muscle under the name 'Darren Spooner'? Shuttershock Brett Anderson (Suede) Liam Gallagher (Oasis) Damon Albarn (Blur) Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) Niall Horan is such a big golf fan that he turned it into a business. How? Alamy Stock Image He has a golf podcast He designed his own line of golf equipment He bought a golf club He founded a golf management company While we're talking about One Direction, which former member has bought a London créche? Alamy Stock Image Niall Horan Harry Styles Zayn Malik Louis Tomlinson Garth Brooks had a short-lived rock persona. What was his name? Alamy Stock Image Buck Cody Luke Jackson Mason Ford Chris Gaines What is former host of The Apprentice, Donald Trump, up to these days? Alamy Stock Image He owned a water brand, known as Trump Ice He owned a steak brand, known as Trump Steaks He made a cameo in Home Alone 2 He's currently the President of the United States Answer all the questions to see your result! Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! You're an expert Full marks, well done! Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! You know your stuff You have a decent knowledge. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! You did well You're just over halfway there. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! You did okay You may need to scrub up on your knowledge. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! Really? Better luck next time. Share your result: Share Tweet Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Supercharged Mustang from the 90s that belonged to boxing legend could be yours for just £9K
A RARE Mustang is now up for grabs – and it could be yours for just £9,300. The flashy 1995 Saleen S351 Supercharged Convertible, currently located in Seattle, Washington, was originally delivered brand new to boxing icon George Foreman, the late heavyweight champion who died in March this year. 6 6 6 Foreman, famous for his devastating power in the ring and later his best-selling grills, was gifted the car by Saleen after fronting their promotional campaign. Despite keeping it in his personal collection for decades, he reportedly drove it only on rare occasions. Now, nearly 30 years on, the bright yellow muscle car is hitting the market – and it's packed with serious punch. Under the bonnet lies a supercharged 5.8-litre V8 R-code engine producing a massive 510 horsepower, with a top speed of 172mph. Inside, it boasts black Recaro leather seats and a surprisingly low mileage of just 728 miles, according to Luxury Auto News. More than £42,000 has been spent on upgrades, and the car comes with documents including a copy of the title in Foreman's name. Bidding ends on 28 July and is being handled by SBX Cars, who said: 'This car, unit 30 of the 42 Saleen-produced convertibles for the year, was completed in early March 1995 and was featured in Saleen's press materials. 'It was later handed off to the legendary George Foreman as its first owner. 'Foreman, best known for being a two-time boxing heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, reportedly kept the car for decades, yet only drove it sparingly. 'A copy of the title in his name will accompany the car. 'It is fitting that Saleen's slogan is: Power in the hands of a few. 'This is a car that simply has no equal.' Only 42 of the Saleen S351 convertibles were made in 1995, making this model particularly rare. The car featured in Saleen's original promotional material and has had more than £42,000 spent on upgrades over the years. A copy of the title bearing Foreman's name is included in the sale, adding historical interest for fans and collectors alike. 6 6 6
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakur Stevenson bristles at the 'casual opinions' of Turki Alalshikh, critics ahead of William Zepeda fight
'Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it.' The originator of that famous line, departed heavyweight legend "Big" George Foreman, must have looked at Shakur Stevenson like he was boxing's Miles Davis. Advertisement Stevenson returns to the ring Saturday for one of his toughest tests to date when he defends his WBC lightweight championship against William Zepeda in New York on DAZN. His opponent, Zepeda, is more like Art Blakey. The fact that he can spam an opponent with punches is comparable to the structured pressure of more upbeat musicians — particularly high-octane drummers, like Blakey, who set tempo and keep audiences engaged. But Stevenson, who is more about precision and timing, of distance and space, is akin to the muted trumpet tones of Davis. There is a brilliance to Stevenson's work that even I'm guilty of misunderstanding, at times. Boxing, at its highest level, has subtle nuances that casual observers overlook and experts can oftentimes find dull. A so-called boring fighter may actually be in complete control of a 12-round bout due to their defense, footwork and ringcraft. Stevenson, in an era where it has become fashionable to lament "Tom and Jerry" boxing, as Turki Alalshikh often puts it, is arguably the most under-appreciated of all elite fighters. Advertisement But if you ask Stevenson about Alalshikh's comments, and the wider boxing public who may deplore his style at times, his answer is simple — he isn't changing the way he fights for you, for me, or for anyone. 'I don't care about that s***,' he told Uncrowned. 'I don't worry about what they say, Tom and Jerry. They just got casual opinions. Promoters, guys with money … you can have money, but you can still have a casual opinion. 'And I like what [Terence] 'Bud' Crawford said right after that, he said. 'I'm gonna fight my fight.' So, at the end of the day, that's how I feel — the same way, and I'm getting the job done regardless. Advertisement 'Nobody's going to tell me I gotta go stand right in front of somebody and let them hit me. Because, at the end of the day, when I go to the hospital, who's going to be there? Nobody, right? Except my family and the people that actually [care for me], not people sitting around on the internet and begging to stand there and go toe-to-toe. I'm coming in there to fight my fight, and at times I will be toe-to-toe with him [when I want to be].' Such criticisms of "Tom and Jerry" boxers may target American fighters. Uncrowned has written before how Richardson Hitchins appeared to have the antidote with his latest performance because he stayed true to a hit-and-don't-get-hit strategy while also pursuing the knockout of George Kambosos in a statement win just last month. 'Hitchins owes me a thank you!' Stevenson said of the Uncrowned story. 'I'd been sending him sparring clips through his whole camp, and he kind of looked like me out there! I told him that. That's my boy.' Considering the embarrassment of riches in American boxing right now, the scene in the States is arguably under-appreciated — just perhaps not as much as Stevenson is. Advertisement Aside from Hitchins, there's of course Crawford, one of the elite pound-for-pound fighters of today's era, but there's also the surging two-weight force David Benavidez Jr., pound-for-pound star Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, and champions Brian Norman Jr. and Jaron "Boots" Ennis. The list goes on. As he overlooks the landscape at what his compatriots are up against, Stevenson can't help but back another of his boys, Crawford, when the Omaha fighter jumps two weight classes to challenge Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in a Sept. 13 superfight at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. ''Canelo' is a great fighter,' said Stevenson, 'but I feel like, with 'Bud,' 'Canelo' is in with somebody who is very high level. I've seen 'Canelo' in there with Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol, but it'll be much different with 'Bud.'' Shakur Stevenson (left) has a tough test in front of him with William Zepeda. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy via Getty Images) Stevenson is also full of praise for other Americans, like Rodriguez, who fights Phumelela Cafu on July 19, and Benavidez, who takes on Anthony Yarde on Nov. 22. Advertisement He called "Bam" a 'hell of a fighter,' adding: 'I love the way he fights. He's different, and that's not a style that everybody has with the angles that he takes. I've seen him when he was like 15 or 16 years old and I knew he'd be world class. You can tell he's a student of the sport, and I give respect to a fighter like that.' Stevenson, likewise, respects Benavidez for being 'a killer.' He said: 'I think Benavidez and Bivol are in a similar position to me and 'Tank' [Gervonta Davis]. I feel that's one of the best fights out there that can be made. It's just not talked about enough.' Together with the present-day fighters, there is also a new wave of teenage talent coming through in America, including Stevenson's nephew Zaquin Moses, who has a notable amateur-level victory over Mayweather's protege Curmel Moton. 'I think Zaquin is already good!' Stevenson beamed. 'And then he's got me to back him. With me backing, watching everything, watching over him to become a world champion … the sky's the limit. It's going to be very hard to beat him. He's a dangerous little fighter and it's good to see him getting recognition. Advertisement 'I'm going to tell you something crazy, and this is the first time I've ever said it. When he fought and beat Curmel, I had sparred Curmel for two rounds, and after sparring him, I'd already seen the game-plan Zaquin needed to do to win the fight to beat him. And everything happened the right way it was supposed to happen.' A rematch between Moses and Moton, albeit in the pro game, appears a natural match to make in the future. 'That's going to be one of the biggest fights when it happens," Stevenson said, "and I think Zaquin will come out victorious." Stevenson is confident he'll, too, be victorious this weekend when he finally collides with Zepeda. It's a fight that Golden Boy Promotions has been eager to make for years, as partners Oscar de la Hoya and Bernard Hopkins told Uncrowned in 2024 that they regard Stevenson to be tailor-made for their Mexican hotshot. Advertisement 'Mine is kind of the perfect style for him,' Stevenson conceded. 'But he could be tailor-made for me, too. I've never really seen Zepeda's style before. And I didn't even know that [what he does] was possible. But that's what gives me a jump [in motivation]. On July 12, there isn't s*** he's going to do that I won't see and be able to stop coming. He's a hell of a fighter, but he isn't coming out of there victorious.' Uncrowned, earlier this year, listed Zepeda as one of a number of Mexican fighters who, combined, could usher in their nation's post-"Canelo" era. And so what would it say about American boxing, and Stevenson in particular, if he were to defeat Zepeda this weekend? 'Honestly, it says everything about who I am,' Stevenson said. 'And that I should be the representation of American boxing. 'I came up from 126 pounds, and now [I'm] fighting at 135 and I'm still dominating. I'm about to beat the boogeyman from the beginning, he's stopping everybody, the guy nobody wants to fight. 'I'm going to go in there and beat him up, and get my credit,' he finished.
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Microwave toastie gadget dubbed the 'best sandwich maker' drops to £19 in Prime Day sale
After using the toastie gadget, one shopper said 'Eat your heart out George Foreman.' Perfect alongside a warm bowl of soup or as a stand alone snack, a toastie is a go-to dish for many of us especially on a colder day. While there are many ways to make this indulgent snack, it's likely most households have an old toasty machine lurking in the back of one of their kitchen cupboards. While these devices do make a decent cheese toastie, they can sometimes be more hassle than they are worth as you need to wait for the machine to reach the correct temperature and also deal with the clean up afterwards. For those looking for something more quick and easy to clean, we have found a nifty gadget in Amazon's Prime Day sale that can be put into the microwave and will cost a fraction of the price of a toastie machine. The usually retails for £34.99, but shoppers can now grab it for only £18.99 as part of the Prime Day sale. At nearly 50 per cent off, this is the lowest price the handy gadget has been all year, reports Chronicle Live. For those who want a crispy toastie, this gadget doesn't take being a head chef to work out. Simply create your preferred toastie and place it into the toastie maker. Once the lid is secured shut, the device can be popped into the microwave for a few minutes and voila - the perfect toastie. Capable of making delicious paninis, bagels, toasties and more in under three minutes, many shoppers have praised this nifty gadget for the minimal amount of clean up it requires afterwards. With the added bonus of being dishwasher safe, it's ideal for students, days in the office or small kitchens. Alternatively, Amazon has also dropped the price of the George Foreman Small Electric Fit Grill. Normally retailing for £29.99, bargain hunters can now grab it for £17.99 in the Prime Day sale. Said to boast a speedy heat-up time, shoppers will have their favourite foods in under six minutes after switching on the device. Over on Lakeland, the retailer is selling the CRIMPiT Toastie Maker for £14.99. Said to make mess-free toasties in minutes, the machines will crimp the edges of your chosen bread together to seal the filling inside. Back to the Morphy Richards Toastie Gadget, the device currently has a 4.5 star rating from over 4,500 Amazon shoppers. Many shoppers have praised the gadget for how well it makes a toastie, as well as being easy to clean. One happy shopper said: "I used it straight away to check it out after reading some negative reviews. I have only made two cheese toasties each with grated cheese and a slice of raw tomato on top and it worked a treat both times. Eat your heart out George Foreman." With another five-star reviewer adding: "I thought this was going to be another 'Instagram gadget fail' when I bought it, but it's an amazing find! "It makes excellent toasted sarnies, really crisp outsides and piping hot insides. You might need to go through a couple of trial-and-error sandwiches to get the correct level of browning, but use the guide for the 900w microwaves and add 10-20secs or so for 800w like mine and you should be good to go." However, a few shoppers weren't fully impressed by the device. One person wrote: "Much too small for toasty bread having to cut the bread to size. I found it annoying. Another item for the cupboard!" With another adding on: "It works, but it's too messy for me. It's easier for me to clean a pan than clean this." Despite this, one delighted customer claimed: "Best sandwich maker so easy to use makes them exactly like the ones you get in Costa etc." With a sixth shopper adding: "I'm so pleased with this gadget. It's so quick to make delicious toasties and very easy to clean and takes up very little space in my small kitchen cupboards. The toasties look great & taste great, no sogginess or cold spots." To buy the Morphy Richards Mico Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Irish Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Foodies 'ditching' toastie makers for cheap gadget to make them in the microwave
When it comes to culinary contraptions, there's a good chance most of us have a toastie maker gathering dust somewhere in our kitchens. While a cheese toastie serves as the perfect snack at midnight or midday, the hassle of bringing it out of storage, waiting for it to reach the desired temperature and then the subsequent clean-up can often feel like more trouble than it's worth. This is where a nifty little device from Morphy Richards comes into play, standing out as one of the most cost-effective tools for quick snacks, reports The Manchester Evening News. The Mico Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker usually retails at just over €30, but bargain hunters can currently bag it with a hefty discount of nearly 25 per cent as part of Amazon Prime Day deals, bringing the price down to just under €23. The operation is incredibly straightforward: simply assemble your preferred toastie, place it in the toastie maker, close it and pop it into the microwave for a few minutes to enjoy crispy, delicious toasties, paninis, bagels and more. Customers who have already bought the device say it cooks toasties 'perfectly' in less than three minutes, with minimal clean-up required afterwards. It's also an ideal solution for those office days when only a microwave is available, or for any fresher embarking on their university journey this September. Rather than splashing out on a new toastie machine or lugging an old one from home, this compact version is the perfect alternative. In terms of other options, nearly €10 has been slashed off the George Foreman Small Electric Fit Grill, which is easy to clean and is now available for €20.85 on Amazon. The Breville Cafe-Style Sandwich Press in Brushed Stainless Steel, meanwhile, has an average 4.7/5 rating from nearly 900 reviews and can be ordered from Currys for €39.99. The Mico Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker itself has an impressive average score of 4.5/5 from nearly 3,000 customer reviews. One satisfied customer said: "Excellent product, perfectly-toasted sandwich, crispy on the outside and hot and tasty on the inside, perfect size for one person, well worth the price." Another raved: "I bought this following an advert via TikTok, where I work we aren't allowed toasters only microwaves but sometimes I just want a toastie so I bought this. It's very easy to use. You only need a smidge of butter as the non-stick coating is excellent. Two-and-a-half minutes in microwave and it's done. Just a wipe clean with a cloth and its ready to use again. Small and doesn't take up much room." One more impressed user said: "Not used my old traditional toastie machine in ages. No waiting for it heating up so it saves time if you then want to make another. The toastie is as crisp as the traditional machine and it's just as melted and cooked inside. Best thing I've bought in a long time." Another described it as a 'game changer', saying: "Having been in hospital for a few months we were limited on food we could eat. This was a game-changer and allowed us to make lovely toasties and paninis in the microwave. Cooks really quickly and can be used the same as a traditional sandwich maker." Reviews for the toastie sandwich maker weren't universally positive, with one customer calling it 'expensive' and saying: "I was drawn to buy this by the reviews and video but personally found it substandard and not worth the nearly £35 (approximately €40) I paid. Disappointed. Just not for me." On the other hand, an elderly Amazon user promised 'you won't regret' purchasing it, saying: "I am an 80-year-old single male and I have just bought one of these simple-to-use pieces of kit. "I've made cheese and tomato, cheese and onion and cheese and ham toasties. They take four minutes in the microwave and come out perfect. Washing the unit afterwards couldn't be easier. Buy one, you won't regret it." The Morphy Richards Mico Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker is available on Amazon for €22.96. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
