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The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lionel Richie opens up about gruelling life on the road as he kicks off his first UK tour in a decade
HE is one of the most enduring names in music and, at 75, is still gaining new fans. As he kicked off his first UK tour in a decade, it is clear things are different for Advertisement 7 Lionel Richie is embarking on his first UK tour in a decade Credit: Getty 7 Lionel is good friends with King Charles and has invited him to a show Credit: PA 7 Lionel in 1979 performing with The Commodores Credit: Rex Features And as Bizarre's Jack joined him in his dressing room ahead of his first show in He said: 'If The King wants to sing Easy like Sunday Morning with me, that's fantastic. It would be a hoot.' But despite his royal connections, Lionel admitted you might still find him in a British boozer. He said: 'I have my pub master Bernie. Advertisement read more Lionel Richie "He will take me to the latest and the greatest of the pubs.' And would he indulge in some of our great 'Have I ever had some weird British food? Yes,' Lionel says with a laugh 'I had black pudding, I did not like it. Advertisement Most read in Bizarre Live Blog "I was warming up on it for a moment and then they told me what it was and, psychologically, I just went off the rails. 'There will be no black pudding on tour for sure.' Charles always makes the same joke, says Lionel Ritchie as he opens up about friendship with King Opening up about going back on the road, Lionel explained: 'It's called play period. 'It's an excuse to leave the house and act silly all over again, otherwise life becomes boring. Advertisement 'Going on tour is the best ever as my fans put on a show better than I can. "When I look out into the audience, I see all the afro wigs and moustaches . . . and that is just the girls. 'It is "It is amazing and fun to watch.' Advertisement Now almost six decades into his career, Lionel travels with a small team including a physical therapist. Lionel said: 'You have to be in shape. "You might think that it's easy to walk on that stage but try two hours of that, plus running, plus singing. "You do that multiple times, well you better be in good condition. It is set up to wipe you out. Advertisement 'PROTECT YOUR VOCALS' 'I have been doing it for so long now, it's like second nature. But don't take it for granted.' Another secret weapon in his touring armour is bringing along his own pillow on tour. He explained: 'I elevate the bed at an angle as that keeps the acid reflux at bay. "The most important part you are trying to protect is your vocals. Advertisement 'Eating late is also a disaster because trying to sleep and digest food at the same time calls for a rough voice.' But while he has a team with him at all times, Lionel isn't dishing out a list of diva demands. Nor is he sitting in hair and make-up for hours. 7 Lionel Richie at the 7th Annual American Cinema Awards in 1990 Credit: Getty Advertisement 7 Lionel in the 80s when he released single 'Hello' Credit: Getty He said: 'The one thing I can't do is a lot of hair and make- up. I don't know how people can do it.' 'I sweat a lot and on the first two songs, whatever make-up I had on, or whatever hair style I had, leaves immediately. "And I don't really need make-up by that point. Advertisement 'I am on stage and enjoying it. "The last thing I would want is my mascara to be running. That is not a good look.' Even a pre-gig tipple is out of the question. Lionel laughed: 'Alcohol before a show? No, no, we don't do that. Advertisement 'Back in The Commodores days you could do anything. You're bulletproof. 'But now, alcohol? No. Just get me out on stage with as much water and things to get the electrolytes going and that is it. 'I don't even know how we survived the Seventies and Eighties. It was fun though.' 7 Lionel and The Sun's Jack Hardwick Credit: Supplied Advertisement Lionel added: 'Ten years ago I used to love red wine and I tried to let that be my potion to bring me down. "That phased out of my whole existence as purple teeth by the end of the tour was not going to be the way I wanted to go. 'I get a great bite to eat, lots of water and just wait for yourself to come down. 'Though I must admit, a good massage is needed. You need to just let your body come down. Advertisement 'The worst thing to do is to try and jump into bed and think you are going to go to sleep. "You twitch for about four hours as your adrenaline is too high.' As we chatted in his dressing room, the rolling news channel on his TV showed Despite the invitation for a singalong, Lionel admitted: 'Listen, this guy is so busy. Advertisement 'He is probably going to be the first royal to travel as much as you can imagine. 'I can see him moving around quite a bit but is he going to pop into the show and surprise me? You never know. 'Now Camilla, that would be possible. "She is a hoot in the kindest of respects. She is so funny and she has such a good sense of humour. Advertisement "They both do. I love her sense of humour." We'd pay seriously good money to see that. 7 Lionel Richie performing at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle Credit: Getty Set list Overture Hello Running With The Night Easy - My Love Penny Lover Sela Stuck On You Sail On You Are Brick House Three Times A Lady Fancy Dancer Sweet Love Lady You Bring Me Up Truly Endless Love Destiny Dancing On The Ceiling Still Say You, Say Me We Are The World All Night Long Tour dates June 4 - Glasgow - OVO Hydro June 6 - London - The O2 June 8 Sheffield - Utillta Arena June 9 - Birmingham - Utillita Arena June 12 - Manchester - Co-Op Live June 13 - Manchester - Co-Op Live June 15 - London - The O2 Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club. Advertisement
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Yungblud recruits Florence Pugh to star in 'Zombie' music video
May 30 (UPI) -- Thunderbolts actress Florence Pugh stars in Yungblud's music video for his new song "Zombie." In the video, which arrived Friday, Pugh portrays a nurse who experiences the full breadth of human emotion while caring for various patients. Pugh's character serves coffee, cries in the break room, talks to a woman undergoing chemo treatment and screams privately. As the song continues, Pugh appears with angel wings. Yungblud called the song "a love letter to nurses." The video struck a chord with healthcare workers who remarked on the song's resonance in the comments. "Ugly crying by how beautiful this was," one commenter wrote. "I'm so proud of you and what we made," Pugh wrote. "Well done babe." The song will appear on Yungblud's album Idols, which will be released in two parts, with the first arriving June 20. "Our most ambitious adventure yet," he wrote in a post promoting the album. Part 1 will also include the previously released tracks "Hello Heaven, Hello" and "Lovesick Lullaby." Tickets for his Idols tour, which kicks off in August, are on sale now.
Graziadaily
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Made In Chelsea's Maeva D'Ascanio Shares Sweet Pregnancy News
There's baby news in SW1, as Made In Chelsea star Maeva D'Ascanio has announced she is pregnant with her second child! Maeva, who already shares a son with her husband James Taylor, shared the sweet news on Instagram last night with a video of her showing off her bump. In the video, she shows the scan to her son Beau, while he kisses her stomach. In the post, Maeva revealed they were expecting a girl. She wrote in the caption: 'We can't wait to meet you pretty little girl @jamestaylorldn.' Naturally, Maeva's Made In Chelsea co-stars were quick to share their congratulations in the comments. Inga Valentiner wrote 'congratulations!', and Sam Prince, Yasmine Zweegers and Reza Amiri-Garroussi all shared their well wishes. Maeva joined Made In Chelsea back in 2019, by surprising her ex Miles Nazaire. She's had her fair share of drama on the show, before finding love with her current husband and co-star James. In an interview with Hello, Maeva spoke about their engagement. 'I feel protected - being engaged to the man of my dreams is amazing. It's a different love, it's stronger, it's deeper. I feel safe,' she said. Maeva gave birth to Beau in November 2022. In their announcement interview with Hello , James discussed how he felt about becoming a new parent. 'We are more excited every day. My dad told me that when he had his first child, he never thought he could love something so much. And I'm starting to get an inkling of that feeling as this baby growing in Maeva's tummy is pretty special,' he said. Maeva also discussed motherhood in an interview with Grazia last year. Being a full-time mother is Maeva's 'favourite job', and she said, continuing: 'I have to say that my child is absolutely amazing, obviously he's my child,' she says. But the 'terrible twos' are approaching, and Beau is 'very, very active, and I would say that he's not an easy baby, so it's a lot for me. It's constant. It's a lot of energy 24/7. He's very alert, he gets everything, understands everything. But he's quite hyperactive, I have to say, so it's very intense all the time. That's what's good about him as well.' However, it hasn't all been plain sailing for the couple. In recent episodes of Made In Chelsea, which were filmed earlier this year, admitted Tristan Phipps that the couple were in the 'lowest place they'd ever been'. Meanwhile, at dinner with Tristan and his girlfriend Julia Pollard, Maeve broke down in tears while talking about their relationship, saying they were 's**t at the moment.' However, the pair reconnected on a trip away shortly after. In later scenes, James told his friends that the couple were getting to a good place again, and that Maeve was 'back in love with him'.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Lovely Abella's husband Benj Manalo undergoes ACL surgery
Lovely Abella revealed that her husband Benj Manalo has undergone surgery for his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). On Instagram, the 'Hello, Love, Again' actress shared a photo of herself beside Benj, who was lying in a hospital bed, along with an update on his condition. 'Sa panahon ngayon, mapamasaya o mahirap na challenge sa buhay, nagpapasalamat kami kay Lord kasi hindi niya ibibigay kung wala kami matututunan at heto 'yung panahon na mas lalong magiging deeper pa ang faith namin sa [Kaniya]' Lovely wrote. 'Thank you sa lahat ng prayers ninyo nasa recovery area na ang asawa ko,' she added. According to the actress and comedienne, Benj had to rush his operation because he wanted to heal quickly so he could dance with their daughter on her 18th birthday. Lovely expressed how proud she is of her husband and assured him of her unwavering support as he recovers. 'Excited kami sa mga travels at fitness journey natin,' she added. Lovely also shared via Instagram Stories clips and photos of Benj after his operation. In one of the videos, he can be seen walking slowly with his bandaged left leg while a health professional watched over him. Meanwhile, on Instagram Stories, Benj shared that he's now doing well and can move his leg without any pain. 'God keeps His promises. I can testify to that. Grabe ka lang Lord. You said to me before surgery everything will be OK and now everything is OK,' he wrote in the caption. '90 [degree] range, walking without crutches, no pain, all faith. Thank you Lord,' Benj added. Lovely and Benj tied the knot in 2021, with Benj also proposing to Lovely's daughter, Crisha. Their first child, Liam, was born in 2023. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
How Do You Raise Good Kids in a Terrifying World? Author Melinda Wenner Moyer Has Ideas
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you're a parent raising kids in today's world — and feeling increasingly panicked about the prospect of preparing your offspring for… well, everything that the 21st century is going to throw at them, you're not alone. More from SheKnows Nickelodeon-Loving Pet Parents Will Love This Classic '90s Dog Plush - 'It Was Too Cute To Give to My Dog' Today's Top Deals How Do You Raise Good Kids in Terrifying Times? 'Hello, Cruel World' Author Melinda Wenner Moyer Has Ideas Think Spring! Target Just Added Tons of Gorgeous New Patio Items Target Is Having a Can't-Miss Spring Sandal Sale for Circle Members That's one bit of good news. The other is that there is now a practical guide to help you figure it all out: Hello, Cruel World! Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times, by award-winning journalist and 'Now What?' Substack author Melinda Wenner Moyer. The book is divided into three sections — Cope, Connect, and Cultivate — and covers 10 tricky parenting topics, from the evergreen (like fostering self-compassion and setting kids up for healthy friendships) to the thoroughly modern, like encouraging media literacy and managing tech and social media. In each, Wenner Moyer interviews experts and delves into research to provide practical — and hopeful — advice, and all from the POV of a parent who's going through it right alongside us. Wenner Moyer herself is the parent of a 14-year-old and a 10-year-old, and the book is as valuable for parents of tweens and teens as it is for those who are at an earlier stage of their parenting journey. At SheKnows, we'll be covering Wenner Moyer's takeaways for older kids, starting with our free, in-person event, SK Conversations: Hello, Cruel World!, taking place on Thursday, May 29th. If you're in the New York City area, RSVP to join us! And stay tuned for a video recap of the event and additional insights. More Top Deals from SheKnows Is Walmart+ Worth It? Giada De Laurentiis' Newest Cookbook Is Packed With Italian Super Food Recipes Stanley Tumblers Now Come With New Leakproof Lids & Customers Are Raving About Them Best of SheKnows Michelle Obama's Best Mom Quotes — Because We Could All Use a Dose of Her Wisdom These Art Deco Girl Names Embody the Perfect Blend of Modern Elegance & Vintage Glam There's Something So Beautiful About the Bond Between Brothers
