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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
What's raised locally stays local is emphasised as a month of giving to North West Hospice gets underway
Hospice Sunflower Days Ambassadors, Miriam O'Callaghan and Jenny McCarthy, were on hand to officially launch this year's campaign. As well as the on-street collection, the public can also support North West Hospice Charity by donating online throughout the month of June at Every euro raised locally, stays locally and the donation will go directly to North West Hospice. The funds raised play a role in supporting the delivery of specialist palliative care in communities across Ireland. Hospice and specialist palliative homecare services provide free-of-charge care and support to those living with a life-limiting illness, whilst also helping and supporting the patient's family members. The funds raised will play a role in supporting the delivery of specialist palliative care in communities across Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Hospice Sunflower Days campaign, Mary Horkan, Fundraising and Communications Manager, North West Hospice said: 'We're absolutely delighted to kick off the 35th Hospice Sunflower Days campaign. 'The generosity and support we continue to receive from our local communities means the world to us. 'This June, we're encouraging everyone across Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal, and West Cavan to give what they can—whether in person or online. Every euro raised stays in the local area, helping to provide vital care and support where it's needed most. 'Your kindness truly makes a difference.' Hospice Sunflower Days Ambassador, Miriam O'Callaghan, commented, 'The Hospice Sunflower Days campaign is one I am absolutely delighted to support as I have seen firsthand the fantastic work and care that hospices and homecare services provide to patients and families all across the country. 'With hospices needing to raise approximately €20 million each year to continue to provide their specialist care, it is so important for the public to show their support by donating on-street or on-line during this year's campaign.' People can support North West Hospice Charity by donating to the on-street volunteers on Thursday, 5th or Friday, 6th June, or by donating online throughout the month of June via the website,
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Jenny McCarthy feels '25 again' after giving up vegan diet
Jenny McCarthy feels "25 again" after swapping her vegan meals for a meat-based diet. The 52-year-old TV star spent years avoiding animal products because she wanted to eat "clean" but it played havoc with her digestive system and left her feeling bloated and she was told to try a "carnivore" diet by a doctor who warned her she may need a colostomy bag if her bowel problems didn't clear up. She told PEOPLE: "My bloat was so bad that it always made me feel like I was about three months pregnant. "And I'm sorry if this is too TMI [too much information], but I was a complicated person who only went to the bathroom once every 14 days ... "I went on the carnivore diet. I was so against it, but my doctor was like, you've tried everything but this, so you're going carnivore ... "I've got to tell you, it saved my gut. I go to the bathroom every single day now - and it made me feel like I was 25 again." Jenny explained she suffers from a long list of health problems including Hashimoto's disease, a leaky gut and Coeliac disease, but her new diet has helped her feel better and she's also lost weight and her skin problems have cleared up. She added: "All of my acne has cleared up. In one month, I lost 12 to 15 pounds ... You can't half-a** it [the diet]. But if I showed you a picture of my face from even a year ago, it's so different. I didn't realize how swollen I was all the time." It comes after Jenny previously had to deny she'd been taking the drug Ozempic to lose weight, insisting she's slimmed down naturally but used a an AirSculpt procedure to remove fat from her tummy. She previously told Us Weekly: "As women, we hear the: 'Oh no, when you get older you're gonna get that tire on your belly. There's nothing you can do.' "And I always thought I was kind of invincible because I was a jock in school. I'm like, 'I played every sport. I've worked out forever. "I'm not gonna have that problem.' But no matter how much I tried to intermittent fast [to combat aging, its side effects persist]. "And I'm not an Ozempic person. I wanted a permanent solution to a targeted area with a bonus of fixing my hands - and that's what I got."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Diddy Party Pics From Night He Allegedly Overdosed at Playboy Mansion
One of Cassie's bombshells in Diddy's federal trial is her claim he suffered a 2012 drug overdose following a Playboy Mansion bash, and we've got hot shots from the fateful, celeb-packed event. Cassie told the jury Thursday about the couple's on-and-off use of opiates over the course of their tumultuous years-long relationship, and she specifically referenced a wild night in February 2012. She said, on that day, the couple had a freak-off, then went to a sex club in San Bernardino -- about 2 hours east of L.A. -- and later, Diddy went to the Playboy Mansion without Cassie. While he was there, Diddy grabbed the mic and partied with the likes of Paris Hilton, Too $hort, Pam Anderson, Jenny McCarthy and more. Looks like a great time was had, but Cassie testified later she helped take Diddy to a hospital after he took a very strong painkiller ... and she was told he had OD'd. Check out our gallery of celebs in attendance that night.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Masked Singer' recap: Who won the Golden Mask trophy on ‘Lucky Season 13 Finale'?
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways In the grand culmination of lucky Season 13, the final four battle it out for the Golden Mask trophy on The Masked Singer! Boogie Woogie, Coral, Mad Scientist Monster, and Pearl take the stage for the last time as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora make their final guesses for a chance to win their own Golden Ear trophy. Four mystery celebs will be unmasked, but only one can walk away a winner as Nick Cannon hosts "The Two-Hour Lucky Season 13 Finale" episode of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, May 7 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. More from GoldDerby So far this season, 11 famous faces have been unmasked: Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot, Oscar De La Hoya as Fuzzy Peas, Aubrey O'Day as Ant, Scheana Shay as Bat, Flavor Flav as Space Ranger, James Van Der Beek as Griffin, Candace Cameron Bure as Cherry Blossom, Method Man as Stud Muffin, Erika Jayne as Yorkie, Matthew Lawrence as Paparazzo, and Edwin McCain as Nessy. Find out who the final four are by following our live blog below. Pearl Kicking things off is the show-stopping Pearl, who shares what making the finale means to the performer who always brings shine and sizzle to the stage: "Every time I put on this Pearl costume, I think it's so strange that I've pulled off being this bejeweled princess. It's so unlike me. I'd say the hoodie and sweatpants is more in line with who I am. What can I say? I'm gritty, raw, unapologetic. I've always been that way. A lot of times, especially when I was first starting out, it stood in the way of my success. I'll never forget this one time I was singing for a record exec, and I see out of the corner of my eye, him writing down 'N-O.' I was about to break into tears right then there, so I just closed my eyes, kept on going, and finished the audition. Turns out, what that note said was 'N-O-W.' Sign her now! What a difference one letter can make. Even after all these years, I think people still don't know what I'm capable of — until now! Being here, I've been able to come out of my shell and show my range. Tonight, I'm hoping to get another 'W.' It would mean the world to win that Golden Mask trophy." Pearl sang "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall before receiving a surprise phone call from her daughter. Pearl responded, "That means the world. I'm so proud of my daughter. To hear her say that she's proud of me — I'm floored. I am crying." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Kacey Musgraves, Madonna, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, and Melissa Etheridge. Coral Next up is Coral, who shares what this journey has been like for her: "As a little girl, I had those Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's dreams. Staring at the old Hollywood movies from the other side — wishing one day to be just like the glamorous stars in them. My wish came true! I became a part of one of the biggest franchises of all time. Now there are little girls watching me! It's so surreal. But, I didn't want it to just stop there. For years I was trying to release my music — to be a pop star. But people weren't listening. They just thought of me as that girl from those movies. The Masked Singer is the perfect place to come when you've got something to prove. Here, I was given the opportunity to show that I am a triple threat. I've grown so much since I've started this. I've found my confidence, I've found my range, and I've even found that I can do it all in knee-high boots! Tonight, I'm dreaming about that trophy. Winning it would take me over the moon." The Masked Singer Coral Coral sang "Moon River" by Audrey Hepburn before receiving a surprise phone call from her dad. Coral responded, "It means so much. Coming on this show, I just wanted to be more confident in my singing and performing. My dad and mom are my biggest supporters." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Rachel Zegler, Meg Donnelly, Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron, Hailee Steinfeld, Hilary Duff, Selena Gomez, Brittany Snow, and Anna Kendrick. Boogie Woogie Next up is everyone's favorite disco daddy, Boogie Woogie, who shared this: "Before I got here I watched Masked Singer at home and thought it looked like such a good time, but it's been so much more. Becoming Boogie has brought tons of joy. It's also unlocked so many emotions. Back when I was just getting started, I was doing the starving artist hustle. I practiced in my tiny apartment performing for no one, telling my family, 'Don't give up on me. I've got this.' Until one day, I got a knock at the door and a neighbor told me, 'Your voice sucks. Give up the dream.' Their words hit me hard. They pierced my positivity, but I refused to let them stop me. Now that I'm a dad, I would give anything to protect my kids from rejection, but I've realized that a big part of life is learning how to push through the pain. There's always beauty on the other side. You find yourself where you're meant to be — like here tonight! If I can win that Golden Mask trophy, it will be the ultimate sign for my kids that no dream is ever worth giving up on." Boogie Woogie sang "Freedom! '90" by George Michael before receiving a surprise phone call from his daughter. Boogie Woogie responded, "That was my little booger! I love my daughters and I want to show them that positivity and sincerity can win." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Neil Patrick Harris, Criss Angel, Andy Samberg, Ryan Tedder, Darren Criss, Ed Sheeran, and Charlie Puth. Mad Scientist Monster Mad Scientist Monster gave the fourth and final performance before the audience vote, but first shared what this journey has meant to him: "To be honest, this music thing was sort of a happy, crazy accident. I had always thought I'd be an athlete, and when that wasn't the case, I was lost. My dad was the one who motivated me — and he encouraged me to go the unconventional route. Wow, am I glad I did! Watching him see my success with so much joy over the years is why I keep going. When my group parted ways, he's the one who gave me the strength to know I could go out on my own. Being here has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reintroduce myself to the world. The warm response has been validating and intoxicating. It's made me think going solo is the right choice after all. Making it to the finale, I'm more encouraged than ever that I'm on the right path. I'll always be grateful to Masked Singer for giving me this chance to shine on my own. Regardless, this grand experiment has been a success." Mad Scientist Monster sang "Stay" by Sugarland before receiving a surprise phone call from his mom and dad. Mad Scientist Monster responded, "My parents literally mean everything to me. I'm very blessed. They've been there every step of my life. I'm feeling the love up here." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Tim McGraw, Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Brian Kelley, Trace Adkins, John Rich, Big Kenny, Gary LeVox, and Billy Ray Cyrus. Fourth Place After the audience vote, the masked singer in fourth place is Mad Scientist Monster. Before he revealed himself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Mad Scientist's case held a golden fish necklace. He said, "It represents a lot to me. I love the outdoors, I grew up on and near the waters, and I love fishing with my dad still to this day." The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Sam Hunt (Rita), Trace Adkins (Robin), Brian Kelley (Jenny), and Kane Brown (Ken). Mad Scientist Monster then pulled off his mask and revealed himself as Grammy-nominated country singer from Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley! That's another point on the board for Jenny! Third Place The singer finishing in third place is Coral. Before she revealed herself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Coral's case held a cheerleader outfit. She said, "This uniform changed my life and gave me the ability to chase my dreams. Now, people cheer for me!" The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Meg Donnelly (Rita), Hailee Steinfeld (Jenny), Brittany Snow (Robin), and Peyton List (Ken). Coral then pulled off her mask and revealed herself as Zombies star Meg Donnelly! That's another point for Rita toward the Golden Ear trophy. Final Showdown Prior to the final vote, Boogie Woogie and Pearl had one more chance to make a final impression. Boogie Woogie sang "Love the Hell Out of You" by Lewis Capaldi and Pearl belted out "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders. Next, the audience chose their favorite and Nick crowned a winner ... Runner-up The singer finishing in second place is Boogie Woogie. Before he revealed himself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Boogie Woogie's case held a pink ribbon. He responded, "I lost my mom to breast cancer so I do a lot of work to raise money and awareness for breast cancer." The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Ryan Tedder (Jenny), Daniel Powter (Robin), Ed Sheeran (Ken), and Darren Criss (Rita). When Boogie took it off for America, he was revealed as the positive pop hitmaker, Andy Grammer! He stumped the panel. Winner The Season 13 champ and winner of the Golden Mask trophy is Pearl! But before she revealed herself, the panelists opened up the final "Crack the Case" clue case. Pearl's case held a pair of pants with a tag that reads, "To Pearl From Dolly." Pearl responded, "It's a pair of pants for the record books. Not only did my idol, Dolly Parton, give them to me, but I also got to perform with her while I was wearing them." The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Ann Wilson (Ken), Natalie Maines (Rita), Trisha Yearwood (Jenny), and Gretchen Wilson (Robin). When Pearl finally pulled off that shiny head of hers, she was revealed as Grammy-winning country superstar Gretchen Wilson! Robin pulled one out of the hat right at the end. The Golden Ear Trophy The co-winners of this season's Golden Ear trophy — with five correct guesses each — are Robin and Jenny. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘I was stunned': Grammy winner [spoiler] reflects on winning ‘The Masked Singer'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Lucky Season 13 of The Masked Singer came to a thrilling finale Wednesday night, with Pearl claiming the coveted Golden Mask trophy over Boogie Woogie, Coral, and Mad Scientist Monster. After the confetti dropped and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora made their final guesses, Pearl removed her bejeweled mask to reveal Grammy-winning country star Gretchen Wilson. "I was absolutely expecting Boogie to win all the way up to the last minute," Wilson tells Gold Derby (watch the video interview above). "We became friends and we were sort of rooting for each other. And the mom in me, not having any idea who was behind that mask, kind of wanted to share it with him. We were in the same group. We had performed side by side pretty much throughout this whole thing. So Pearl and Boogie Woogie really got to know each other as the characters." More from GoldDerby "I was stunned. I really was," she continues. "I was just happy to have made it as far as I did. I know a lot of people say that. But I genuinely, the mommy in me, felt almost bad. The mommy in me wanted to go, 'No, no, no, no. It's supposed to be him.' That's really what I was feeling, but I was also really proud of myself." Despite the friendly bond their characters shared throughout the season, Wilson says she had no idea of her competitors' identities. Boogie Woogie turned out to be singer Andy Grammer, Coral was actress Meg Donnelly, and Mad Scientist Monster was none other than former Florida Georgia Line member Brian Kelley. SEE 'How dare you!': 'The Masked Singer's' Ken Jeong on 13 seasons of wacky fun, his favorite reveal of all time, and Emmys Here's our full Q&A with the artist formerly known as Pearl: Gold Derby: On Week 1 you sang a Whitney Houston song ("Saving All My Love for You"), which immediately threw off the panel. Was that your intent? Gretchen Wilson: They only have so many different songs that they can get clearances for, and you have a list to choose from. I'm an old lady, I'm not so young. A lot of these songs that were on that list, I was like, "Never heard of it. Never heard of it. Never heard of it." And so I was lucky that they did have some good old classics on there. Songs like "Saving All My Love for You," and "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." I couldn't help but think to myself, 'These younger kids that are in this competition are probably looking at the songs that I'm choosing going, 'Who the hell is the Outfield?' But I felt very lucky to have choices, songs that I like, songs that I grew up with or that I've just always loved. Even your stage presence as Pearl was completely different from Gretchen Wilson. I can't even wear it without becoming a softer, more womanly version of myself. The moment that I saw this costume, I was just like — I thought it was beautiful. It could have been anything. They could have given me a doo-doo head. I mean, these people, they are very creative, but they come up with some bizarre costumes. And when I saw Pearl, I was like, "I love it. I cannot wait to see what this brings out in me." And what it did was it brought out all of the parts of myself that my audience doesn't know about me. The parts that they didn't buy a ticket to see. When they come to my concert, they want to see the redneck woman. They want me guzzling Jack Daniels and riding a four-wheeler and all that mess. Well, this was the other side, the side that I don't necessarily bring out on tour, but that's always been there. The panelists guessed you were Joan Jett, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, or even Madonna. What did you think about those guesses? A few of them were head-scratchers. A few of them were like, "What planet do you live on?" But most of them, I would say — it was humbling. These are women that paved the way for me. These are some of my heroes. Ann Wilson — are you kidding me? Who doesn't want to be compared vocally to Ann Wilson? So I thought they were good guesses. I grew up in bar bands and people would gauge whether or not I was good by how much I sounded like the artist I was singing. So kind of being a matchy — trying to sound like the record, that's how I got my start. So this was kind of easy for me to change my voice from song to song. So with all the guesses with the rougher voiced girls, I think that they were dancing all around me. There's not a lot of women that bring that gravel and that growl to their songs, and they named every one of us, except me until the end. Twenty Years ago you won Best Female Artist (and Best New Artist) at the ACM Awards and you are presenting that award to someone else on May 8. How does that feel? It makes you feel a little bit old. I remember being there the first time around in my career and watching Reba McEntire get up and do that thing. And I'm thinking to myself, "I wonder what that feels like for her?" And now I'm here doing it myself. I think it's part of it. Country music is good in that way. We like to help those that are coming up after us. There's no real jealousy or anything like that. We're happy to stand there. I think all of us women will be very happy to stand there and help be a part of the memory of the career of someone else. And hopefully we'll make them feel a little less stressed than we did in that situation. What was that like for you to go from singing in bars to being a Grammy winner and a Female Artist of the Year at the ACMs? It all happened relatively fast, actually. Of course it took a few years, but it was kind of a whirlwind. When I look back on that, I'm just really thankful that one of my good friends that I opened for, Kenny Chesney, said, "Document everything. Take as many pictures, as much video, and just keep things because it's going to go so fast that you're going to have a hard time remembering all of it." And I'm really glad he made that suggestion because a lot of things would have slipped my mind had [he not]. And now you're helping other people along in a new reality competition series, The Road, from executive producers Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton, and Keith Urban on CBS. Tell me more about your role on that show. I was hired on to be the tour manager. Most of the time a tour manager does a lot of the logistics: buses, hotels, advancing production, and that sort of thing. Obviously on this show, they had people for that. So my responsibilities fell to more of the personal tour manager responsibilities — dealing directly with the contestants, making sure that they're getting enough rest, making sure that they're hydrated, making sure that their songs are appropriate, making sure that they have the right key. "Did you speak to the band about that one change that you wanted?" Making sure that their zipper is up before they go on stage. All the little details, lipstick on your teeth, that sort of thing. The tour manager's kind of the last person that the artists will see before they hit the stage and the first person that they'll see when they get off the stage. So it is kind of a lot of roles wrapped up into one. But the kids mostly called me the tour "momager" because I think I handled it a little more like a mommy would. But you didn't have to share your pants with anyone like Dolly Parton did for you? No, I didn't. But let me tell you something. If one of those girls would've showed up to the stage with their shorts too short, or their dress a little too short, they would've had my pants. That's for sure. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
