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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sir Rod Stewart forced to CANCEL major show as fans left concerned for his health
SIR Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel a major show with fans left concerned for his health. The rocker, 80, was due to play at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas tonight. 1 Rod Stewart was due to perform in Las Vegas tonight Credit: Getty Taking to social media, the Maggie May singer wrote: "I am sorry to inform you that I'm not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. "Your tickets will be valid for the new date. Sir Rod." Fans flocked to the comments to send their well-wishes to the star following the announcement. One wrote: "Hope you feel better soon, travelled from the UK especially to see the show tonight. Gutted is an understatement. Going home in two days, so can't make the rescheduled date." Another said: "I'm here and disappointed but more concerned that you stay well." A third added: "You're a legend and a treasure, so please look after yourself." A fourth weighed in: "We love you dude, please take a night." Sir Rod has dates lined up all over the world this year, including the Legends slot at Glastonbury later this month. Most read in Music He recently revealed he fears he will die if he gives up touring. He said: "I enjoy going out on tour now more than I've ever done at this ripe old age of 80. Sir Rod Stewart drops F-bomb as he's joined onstage by kids & Jennifer Lopez after winning Lifetime Achievement award "I'm doing seven concerts in Vegas and then I am everywhere around the world. "I'm playing Athens, Germany, three nights in Buenos Aires, two nights in Rio, it goes on and on and on. "It keeps me fit. You have got to be fit to do it. "I would probably die if I didn't do it. I have seen so many guys that have to give up their career and retire and they have got nothing to wake up in the morning for. "I don't know what they do with themselves. They must get up and go 'What do I do today? Down the betting shop? Have a drink?' I don't know."
Irish Independent
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tributes flow for ‘unflinchingly honest' poet Paul Durcan on his death at age 80
Mr Durcan who was born in Dublin in 1944, was one of Ireland's best known contemporary poets. He published more than 20 books and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the Irish Book Awards in 2014. He was hailed as an unflinchingly honest and witty poetic voice by Tánaiste Simon Harris. 'In the quiet spaces of ordinary moments, he found inspiration. His body of work was both accessible and deep, and this is shown in his fantastic final selection of 80 of his finest poems, published in celebration of his 80th birthday last year,' he said in a tribute. 'With his passing, Ireland has lost one of its most distinctive and authentic voices — and his work, which often turned the mundane into the extraordinary, will live on for generations.' The Poetry Society, which publishes The Poetry Review, described Paul Durcan as 'an extraordinary storyteller'. Mr Durcan won many accolades, including the Patrick Kavanagh Award in 1975. His family said he would be sadly missed by his wife Nessa and his daughters Sarah and Siabhra, his son Michael and his sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, and his nine grandchildren. Speaking to the Irish Times, his daughter Siabhra said that her father's passing was 'very sudden' but that he had been unwell in recent years.
Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Highlights: Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2025
The Belfast Telegraph Business Awards celebrated it's 25th anniversary in Crowne Plaza last week. Award winners included Encirc as Outstanding Business of the year and Chairman and CEO of Almac Alan Armstrong who won the Lifetime Achievement award.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Boris Becker, 57, cuts a suave figure as he steps out with his glamorous new wife Lilian de Carvalho, 34, at Madrid's Laureus World Sports Awards
Boris Becker and Lilian de Carvalho looked as loved-up as ever as they attended the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday night. The former tennis champion, 57, cut a suave figure as he enjoyed a date night with his glamorous new wife Lilian, 34, at the Palacio de Cibeles. Boris looked dapper in a sharp black three-piece suit and a spotted tie, which he styled with smart black boots. He posed arm-in-arm with Lilian as they put on a cosy display just months after tying the knot in September 2024. Lilian showed off her incredible figure in a completely sheer black dress with glitzy gold detailing, which she wore over a slip dress. The political risk manager added a few extra inches to her frame with a pair of strapped heels and toted her essentials in a black clutch bag. Lilian added a pop of colour with a statement pair of square red and gold earrings and accentuated her features with a smokey-eye make-up palette. The couple led the arrivals at the annual awards, which has been running since 1999 and honours the biggest sports achievements of the year. This year's honorees saw Simone Biles and Armand Duplantis named as the World Sportswoman and World Sportsman of the year respectively. Surfing champion Kelly Slater received the Lifetime Achievement award while tennis pro Rafael Nadal was awarded the Sporting Icon gong. Boris' outing at the ceremony comes after he tied the knot with Lilian in a romantic ceremony in Italian celebrity holiday hotspot Portofino. Lilian, who was born on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe, wore three outfits for the occasion. Her old school friend, designer Andra Ravieli, designed the elegant strapless gown which she walked down the aisle in. German tennis star Boris, tying the knot for the third time, looked suave in a cream tuxedo as he said 'I do' in front of their 100 guests. Discussing their lavish nuptials, Boris told Hello! Magazine it was a 'magical weekend' and they chose Portofino as their destination after spending many happy weekends there together. He said: 'Everyone cried, including me... the location where we had the ceremony is, I think, one of the most unique places I have been in my life – and trust me, I have been to a lot of beautiful places!' Boris, who has six Grand Slam titles, joined by his two sons, Noah, 30, and Elias, 25, from his first marriage to Barbara Feltus as they acted as his joint best men. Boris' daughter Anna Ermakova - who he shares with his ex Angela Ermakova - was not at the wedding and there have since been rumours of a falling out between them. His other daughter Amadeus, 14, who he shares with his second wife Lilly Becker, was not present at the wedding either. Guests included former Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit and German actor and model Boris Kodjoe. Boris and Lilian, who live in Italy and first started dating in 2019, shared the news with their Instagram followers just hours after the ceremony. The celebration was extra momentous for Boris after he was released from British prison in December 2022 following eight months behind bars for bankruptcy fraud. Lilian, who is 23 years his junior, stood by Boris through thick and thin after he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison in the UK. He was found to have hidden £2.5million of assets and loans in a bankruptcy fraud case and served eight months. Boris said he believes his time behind bars made their relationship stronger, sharing: 'As they say in wedding ceremonies, in good and in bad days, you have to find a way to stick together. 'We certainly had very difficult days, because my personal situation was very challenging, but that's really when I got to know my true friends and my partner for life. 'Sometimes you need to be tested to find out who your true friends are, or your partner, and it happened for me. And I realised who was with me and who was not with me. Lilian was number one.' Boris said married life already feels 'wonderful,' and the highlight of his big day was the chance to finally 'call Lilian his wife'.
CBC
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Watch Anne Murray's career-spanning Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance speech at the Junos
Anne Murray has held the record for most Juno Award wins since 1993 with 25 trophies. Now, after receiving the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2025 Junos, she's upped her record for a grand total of 26. The folk and country singer was introduced by Sarah McLachlan, who said "There's no one like her." She continued, highlighting their East Coast connection: "Her songs were the soundtrack to my childhood and I still know the words to every one." Murray reminisced about her storied career, the ways the music industry has changed since she got her start and her lasting place in it. In a beautiful moment, she shared what music has always meant to her: "When I look back, it seems clear that singing never felt like a choice for me, I had to do it, it felt as natural as breathing." Watch the entire speech above.
