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11 hours ago
- Entertainment
Rock musicians and celebrities honor Ozzy Osbourne following his death
Rock musicians and celebrities are sharing heartfelt tributes to Ozzy Osbourne after his family announced his death at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the family said in a statement signed by Osbourne's wife Sharon, as well as his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis. "He was with his family and surrounded by love." They added, "We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Osbourne had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, describing it as "terribly challenging" in an interview with "Good Morning America." His death comes just 17 days after he performed his final show in Birmingham, England, alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates at the Back to the Beginning benefit concert. News of Osbourne's death prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media from celebrities and fellow metal musicians alike. Singer-songwriter Yungblud shared photos with Osbourne on Instagram, reflecting on his lasting impact. "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room," he wrote in the caption. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don't. I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own." He continued, "You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." Legendary band Metallica shared a throwback photo with Osbourne on Tuesday, captioning it with a broken heart emoji. Singer-songwriter Rob Zombie posted a series of photos of Osbourne on Instagram, writing, "Goodbye Ozzy. Thanks for everything. It was always a blast being around you. 🦇 You will be missed." Rapper Flavor Flav also paid tribute to Osbourne on Instagram, sharing photos and videos with the iconic rocker. Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello shared a black and white photo with Osbourne to Instagram, captioning it simply, "Good bless you Ozzy." Roadburn Festival, an annual heavy metal music event in Europe, honored Osbourne by sharing a throwback photo of him on Instagram, along with the caption, "Heroes never die! Godspeed, Ozzy ❤️🔥." Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones also remembered Osbourne, posting a photo of Black Sabbath on X. "I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne," Wood wrote. "What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham."
Black America Web
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Awkward Announcement? Fans Think Jonathan Majors Put Meagan Good's Possible Baby Bump On Blast — ‘Who Knows If She's Pregnant?'
It seems Meagan Good is ready to expand her family with husband Jonathan Majors, who might've awkwardly ambushed her with the announcement that they already started. The actress confirms that babies are definitely on her brain and is making it clear she's eager to embrace that journey with her new hubby. Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty As BOSSIP previously reported, Good's marriage to Jonathan Majors has been a whirlwind of headlines. The couple first sparked romance rumors in May 2023. They then announced their engagement in November 2024 and officially tied the knot in March of this year. Majors, 35, also comes into the marriage as a father, sharing a 12-year-old daughter from a past relationship, a fact that Meagan highlights as a positive attribute in him. Good, 43, told Us Weekly at Lifetime's Summer Soirée that having children is now a firm desire. 'I definitely am ready to have kids now,' she shared, emphasizing her partner's role. She wants to do it with someone she can 'really do it with, and get excited about doing it with, and who is a phenomenal father already, but now we can do it together.' The couple has even discussed ideal family size, with Good confirming, 'Two would be good.' And they've already got a bustling house, as she humorously noted, 'We got four dogs already. So, we got four Belgian Malinois, and they are the hyperest dogs of life, but the house is very safe.' Interestingly, Meagan credits her role as Camille Parks on the hit series 'Harlem' with helping her navigate her own feelings towards becoming a parent. 'I know that there's a lot of similarities to Camille's journey and to Meagan's journey because I always knew that I wanted to be a mother,' Good explained of her character. She went on to explore the societal pressures she felt, asking herself, ''Is that because I felt like I should want that?' And then there were times where I wasn't sure, and I was like, 'Am I pushing back against it because I don't like people telling me what I'm supposed to want?'' Playing Camille allowed her to openly explore the 'taboo' of not wanting children, 'Being able to say out loud that Camille doesn't want kids — because it's such a taboo thing to say — and everyone always goes, 'Well, what's wrong with you?'' Good elaborated. She added, 'It's, like, 'No, some people just don't want to,' and to be able to explore that with her, and then ultimately for her to be the one to get pregnant and be able to explore that journey. … Some people, maybe they just don't want to. For other people, maybe there is something you're afraid of, maybe there is something you've experienced, maybe there is something that's holding you back, and all of those things, nothing can be wrong. All these things are just a part of our journey.' Ultimately, this means Meagan Good is ready for kids in real life, 'It definitely made me excited to go, 'OK, now that I've explored and unpacked so much through my character in more ways than one, now I get to go, 'Yeah, I think this actually makes me super ready,'' she shared. Married life with Majors has been 'pretty amazing' for Good, who expressed her immense happiness as a newlywed. 'I'm just really happy,' Good told Us . 'He's very silly. He always falls asleep in the middle of movies. I love doing adventures with him. If I'm like, 'Let's just go try this. Let's go do that.' He's like, 'All right, let's go.' We're just both in it, like, two little kids who can't believe we're allowed to do what we want to do.' Speaking of Jonathan's silly side, it's hard to tell whether he was trolling us or his new bride with his latest joke about her possible baby bump. In a recent Instagram Live from their gym session, he was filming Meagan and surprisingly put her on baby bump blast. 'Her belly does look thick! Who knows if she's pregnant? I can't call it!' he said. Even with all the acting experience under her belt, Meagan couldn't hide her surprise at the awkward moment. She didn't confirm or deny a mini Majors on the way, but the joke has pregnancy rumors swirling all over the internet. It's too early for congratulations, but at least the lovebirds are living their best lives as they plan their future and family together. The post Awkward Announcement? Fans Think Jonathan Majors Put Meagan Good's Possible Baby Bump On Blast — 'Who Knows If She's Pregnant?' appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Awkward Announcement? Fans Think Jonathan Majors Put Meagan Good's Possible Baby Bump On Blast — 'Who Knows If She's Pregnant?' was originally published on
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Letters to the Editor: We're only in phase one of Ireland's presidential election
As I contemplate the upcoming presidential election, I am reminded of three almost Newtonian laws of Irish politics as enunciated by our literary greats. For the period prior to launching a presidential campaign, Morrissey (of the multi-generational diaspora) once said: 'Shyness is nice and shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life you'd like to.' To cover the period immediately after launching a presidential campaign (and in equal but opposite reaction), you have Castleisland's legendary Con Houlihan: 'Who does Roy Keane think he is? Maurice Fitzgerald?' As we await the starter's pistol, spare a thought for the candidates as they trudge towards the Phoenix Park through clouds of casual derision, because the law that covers the middle and end of a presidential campaign is elegy and vivisection combined. Brendan Kennelly put it best: 'The good are vulnerable... And when most vulnerable / Are most themselves.' The nation holds its breath. Michael Deasy, Bandon, Co Cork Bishop 'a thorn in establishment's side' I must take issue with those seeking to conflate the record of the late Bishop Cornelius Lucey with that of those members of the Church, to which many of us belong, who were guilty of horrendous treatment of children. Ill-informed would be kind to them, bigoted would be more accurate. Some seeking to denigrate his reputation have made reference to the fact that he was mentioned in the infamous mother and baby report. However, if one took the trouble to inform themselves of exactly why he was mentioned, it would be clear that there is nothing in the report to suggest that Bishop Lucey had any responsibility for the more shameful practices mentioned in it. On the contrary, his involvement in providing for children born in the homes was to promote a framework for legal and structured adoption services and to encourage the faithful of his diocese to see structured and legal adoption as better than institutional upbringing or boarding out. Bishop Lucey was an eminent canon lawyer who gave his people credit for intelligence. It was his respect for the intelligence of the ordinary people that caused him to deliver his commentary on complex theological and social issues and led him to address these in his confirmation homilies. It was his interest and concern for the poor and underprivileged that led him to earn his reputation for being 'a thorn in the side of the establishment', a position that his present day detractors should try to emulate. However, whatever the merits of his leadership of his diocese during his time as bishop, it was what he did when he retired that he most accurately demonstrated the kind of man he was. As is known, he found himself obliged to restrict the ministry of his good friend Fr James Good — resulting in Fr Good ministering in Turkana. But when the burden of the episcopy was lifted from him, he placed himself at the service of Fr Good in that most inhospitable place. Only a man of genuine humility and grace would have behaved in this way. If we had leaders capable of demonstrating the same humility, intelligence, erudition, generosity, and leadership, Ireland would be a far better place. Cork should be proud of one of its finest citizens and proud that a place is called after him. Edward O'Leary, Ballintemple, Cork What's your view on this issue? You can tell us here Renaming park akin to 'show trials' My interpretation of the motive behind the motion to rename Bishop Lucey Park, proposed by councillor Ted Tynan, of the Workers' Party, and passed by Cork City Council on July 14, 2025, is as follows: That Bishop Lucey is unworthy because he was the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church in the diocese of Cork and Ross and is condemned because clerical abuse was going on during his tenure, though there is no evidence that he knowingly facilitated this abuse or even knew about it. The renaming to Women's Park is put forward as a form of reparation for these perceived wrongdoings. I voted against the motion because I view this move as akin to historical 'post-mortem show trials' which were commonplace in the 50s, 60s, and 70s in oppressive regimes such as USSR and China, where the reputations of the deceased were targeted because they had died holding unacceptable opinions. I believe it is wrong to judge Bishop Lucey for alleged failures without evidence of personal wrongdoing. Instead of focusing on retrospective judgment, I urge those supporting the renaming to address pressing issues like the trafficking and exploitation of women and girls in Cork's brothels and massage parlours, as confirmed recently at a conference in UCC. I call for a reconsideration of this renaming proposal, emphasising the need for fairness, historical context, and action on present-day challenges. I stand for protecting the dignity of all individuals and preserving Bishop Lucey's legacy. Councillor Albert Deasy, Bishopstown, Cork Don't tar and feather all religious My formal schooling got off to a great start in the local Mercy Primary School, where I encountered dedicated and encouraging teachers who awakened my passion for knowledge. After four years, we boys transferred to the local CBS Primary School where my values, ambitions, and loyalties began to take shape under the direction of teachers who attached great importance to a good education. I began to make the link between study and future success in life. My teachers, both religious and lay, were fair-minded and enthusiastic. Corporal punishment was (allowed) at the time, but use of the 'leather' wasn't excessive. The local CBS Secondary School emphasised study, sport, Catholicism, and republicanism, which suited me down to the ground. During my five years in secondary school, playing on the football and basketball teams was character building. My second-level education was a very happy experience. Corporal punishment still existed, but most of the physical punishment I took was delivered in good spirits on the playing fields. Great days indeed! I am very grateful to the sisters and brothers who educated me and prepared me for a fulfilling life. They were dedicated people, many of whom I remain friendly with. I never personally experienced the brutality perpetrated on other young people. I deeply regret that any pupil suffered physical or sexual abuse at the hands of sadistic or paedophilic teachers, lay or religious. But I would appeal to people not to tar and feather all religious. In any sample population, there is a percentage of evildoers. In my experience, the vast majority of religious are blameless in their devoted lives. Billy Ryle, Spa, Tralee, Kerry What's your view on this issue? You can tell us here Alan Shatter is living on a different planet I would like to commend the Irish Examiner's Paul Hosford and Gráinne Ní Aodha for Tuesday's article in relation to former justice minister Alan Shatter's position on the Occupied Territories Bill. I am appalled to glean that he repeatedly described the bill as a Father Ted measure, and then went to compare it to Jewish people being targeted during the Second World War. He seems to be living on a different planet when he proffers the notion that this bill was based on falsehoods, and that the bill itself abandoned all lessons that we should have learned from our own peace process. I found it insulting and egregious that he would draw comparisons with Nazi-era legislation. I deemed it to be an outrageous slur. I believe that Ireland taking this stance sends out a very powerful signal to the world that this country is taking a strong line on what is happening. One can't speak for those who are proposing this bill. However, one senses their argument would be that these settlements were set up illegally in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, and that Ireland has to take action against that. It's my contention that we cannot ignore what's happening in the Middle East. Mr Shatter's claim that the Occupied Territories Bill is a thing of complete irrelevance to peace, and comparing the bill to Father Ted is, in my mind, beyond incredulity. I am curious as to what Mr Shatter has to say about the seven innocent Gazan children who were recently killed by Israeli military while waiting for water at a distribution point? This is about morality and not about economics. John O'Brien, 28 Heywood Rd, Clonmel, Co Tipperary Cashless society forces us online The cashless society being 'accelerated' by Christine Lagarde — whom we did not vote for — to October, is the most sinister, stealthy move to take away our financial independence and privacy. Our 'Government' is playing dumb. We are being walked into a situation where 'others' will see and control our every transaction, forcing us online into a virtual world. We need to stop this. The majority of people are not even aware of this further and final grab for control of our own money. We must do more to resist this dictat from the World Economic Forum, which the Government is allowing to control all aspects of our lives. Máire Úna Ní Bheaglaoich, Aonach Mhargadh na Feirme, BÁC
Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best local restaurant in London has been crowned by the Good Food Guide
Congratulations to Ida in Queen's Park, which has been named the Best Local restaurant in London by the Good Food Guide. This is the 15th year of the GFG's Best Local Restaurants campaign, which sees the publication celebrate 100 cosy neighbourhood spots across the UK. According to the Good Food Guide, the list heralds 'wine bars serving sensational small plates, neighbourhood bistros breathing life into faded seaside towns, and the cherished family-run gems where you can enjoy a great meal for under £20'. The list is broken down into areas and Ida, a family-run Italian on Kilburn Lane, came up top in London. However, the overall number one was Malaysian pub residency Lucky Lychee in Winchester, which also topped the South East list. Ida opened in 2007, taking over a Grade II listed corner shop site. It is run by husband and wife, Avi and Simonetta, alongside their three children. 'The dream was to recreate the kind of simple, home-cooked Italian food you might eat at the house of your favourite aunt,' they say. The other London restaurants given the nod in the list included Time Out's current best restaurant in London, Miga in Hackney, as well as Clapton's Mambow, which topped our best restaurants list in 2024. See below for the full list of London restaurants named in the Best Local Restaurants campaign. London restaurants in the Good Good Guide's 2025 Best Local Restaurants list Ida, Queen's Park Brutto, Farringdon Chuku's, Tottenham Cinder, St John's Wood Giulia, Shepherd's Bush Home SW15, Putney Les 2 Garçons, Crouch End Lorne, Victoria Mambow, Clapton Miga, Hackney Paulette, Maida Vale Slowburn, Walthamstow The Lacy Nook, Walthamstow
Mid East Info
14-07-2025
- Mid East Info
LG's 'Radio Optimism' Campaign IN THE UAE to SPREAD 'LIFE's GOOD' Through Music this summer - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, July, 2025 – LG Electronics (LG) launched a new brand campaign, 'Radio Optimism,' giving listeners in the United Arab Emirates the opportunity to set their personalized sound of the summer. Designed to help strengthen meaningful human connections and spread optimism through shared musical experiences, this initiative aligns with LG's brand promise, 'Life's Good,' and addresses the growing challenge of forming genuine relationships in a technology-driven world. The Radio Optimism campaign seeks to counteract the disconnection often felt in an era dominated by superficial interactions, such as likes and comments on social media. By harnessing the power of music, LG aims to foster deeper bonds among individuals, promoting a more fulfilling life; even more so during the summer holidays, when those closest to us are in different parts of the world, leaving us disconnected. The Radio Optimism campaign allows us to feel connected despite the distance. 'As technology advances, meaningful human connections become increasingly vital to enrich our lives. LG continues its commitment to bringing optimism into customers' daily lives, staying true to our enduring brand promise of 'Life's Good,'' said Kim Hyo-eun, head of LG's Brand Management Division. This campaign reinforces LG's commitment to creating enriching experiences in digital spaces where today's consumers spend significant time. Building on this mission, LG has continuously engaged with younger audiences through participatory campaigns that bring the Life's Good philosophy to life. Last year's 'Optimism your feed' campaign leveraged social algorithms to foster positivity on social media. This new initiative specifically seeks to address the paradoxical disconnection in an era of hyper-connectivity. 'One of the most reliable predictors of happiness is having deep and meaningful relationships,' said Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. 'Yet today, many people are spending more time online and less time connecting in person. Social media in particular tends to create shallow relationships rather than the deep connections people need. It's common for people to have hundreds of followers but no one to talk to in real life if they need support. We need to build more meaningful connections with those around us. That might turn around the pronounced decline in happiness that's occurred over the last decade.' A new global study* from LG on social connection reveals that 68 percent of people find it harder to make real friends, and a third reported having one or fewer meaningful connections in the past month, with 8 percent experiencing none at all. This global trend of increasing social disconnection is echoed in regional insights, too, where the annual Arab Youth Survey consistently highlights the significant role of social media in young people's lives, alongside growing concerns about mental well-being and the pressures of online presence. Additionally, academic reviews** such as 'The Mental Health of Young People in the Arab Region' point to emerging research on social media's role in mental health challenges, suggesting that despite hyper-connectivity, the quality of social interactions may be diminishing. Inspired by traditional radio's unique way of connecting people through music and storytelling, the Radio Optimism campaign transforms this concept into an interactive platform where participants can create and send personalized songs to their loved ones. Users can easily create new songs using AI-powered tools, which are thoroughly trained on a curated music dataset. These tools interpret user prompts to produce unique musical pieces and generate matching album art, providing an engaging and personalized experience. Once generated, these songs can be sent to recipients to deepen their connection and made available for others to discover worldwide. According to LG's survey, nearly 9 in 10 respondents believe that meaningful connections lead to a more optimistic outlook on life. By providing a platform for individuals to express their feelings, this campaign aims to foster deeper connections and help individuals enrich their lives while spreading optimism in their own ways. The campaign website is available in English and Spanish, with plans to support additional languages in the coming months to enable broader participation. So, if you're indoors this summer while your loved one seeks a break from the desert heat, you can stay soundly connected through special songs in personally curated playlists at . *Survey Methodology Timings: Fieldwork conducted from 29th April – 1st May 2025, via Focaldata Countries: 5 – US, UK, Australia, India and Canada Age: 18-45 Sample Size: 5,000 participants across US, UK, Australia, India and Canada, with 1,000 participants in each market, and nationally representative splits by age, gender and region. About LG Electronics, Inc. LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG's four Companies – Home Appliance Solution, Media Entertainment Solution, Vehicle Solution and Eco Solution – combined for global revenue of over KRW 88 trillion in 2024. 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