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Belfast Telegraph
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
NI gigs of the week: W.A.S.P, Leo Sayer and John Devlin and The Revolvers
Their gig at the Telegraph Building in Belfast — part of a 46-date European tour — follows earlier performances in smaller venues, including the Ulster Hall and Limelight, down the years.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean Comedian Ahn Sun Young Moves to Canada for Son's Ice Hockey Dreams
When Mom Becomes the Real MVP Imagine hustling for 26 years, building a name, a career, and a whole legacy-only to press pause for your kid's dream. That's exactly what Korean comedian Ahn Sun Young just did, and honestly, it's the kind of plot twist you'd expect in a K-drama, not real life. Ahn Sun Young, who debuted back in 2000 as an MBC comedian, dropped a bombshell on her YouTube channel: she's moving to Canada, leaving behind her entire career, all for her son's shot at ice hockey glory. She's not just any mom-she's been a TV star, an entrepreneur for eight years, and a full-time mom for ten. Now, she's packing her bags, wiping away a few tears (relatable, right?), and heading to the land of maple syrup and hockey sticks. Trading the Limelight for Ice Rinks So, what's pushing her to make such a massive move? Her son, Seo Baro, isn't just a sports enthusiast-he's got real talent. In a country where ice hockey is practically a religion, he managed to snag one of just 13 spots in a super competitive Canadian junior team, beating out thousands of local kids. That's like making it to the Ranji Trophy team in cricket on your first try-total legend move. Ahn Sun Young admits she's giving up everything she's worked for, but says it's all worth it for her son's dream. She even joked about crying, but you can tell she's proud and excited for this new chapter. And let's be real, how many parents would actually drop their own ambitions for their kid? It's the kind of sacrifice that hits different, especially in a world where everyone's chasing their own hustle. Reinventing Herself in a New Country But don't think she's just going to chill in Canada. Ahn Sun Young is already plotting her next move: she's planning to become a digital nomad , and is diving into the world of YouTube as a rookie creator. She says she doesn't see this as a break from work, but as a bold new adventure. Talk about turning a life detour into a power move! For Indian youth, this story feels super relatable. Whether it's cricket, engineering, or music, so many of us have seen parents go all-in to support our dreams-sometimes even at the cost of their own. The idea of moving countries, switching careers, or starting over for your kid is both scary and inspiring. Plus, with the whole digital nomad trend catching on, who knows? Maybe your mom will become the next big YouTuber too. Family, Sacrifice, and Chasing Dreams Ahn Sun Young's journey is a reminder that sometimes, the biggest wins come from taking risks for the people you love. It's not just about fame or money-it's about seeing your family succeed, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. Her story is a shoutout to every parent who's ever put their child's dreams first, and to every young person wondering if their family would do the same. It's wild, emotional, and honestly, kind of beautiful. Here's to all the moms and dads who are the real MVPs in our lives-whether they're cheering from the stands or moving across continents for us.
Irish Independent
26-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Independent
Louise McSharry: Bright coloured eyeliners look great and are more fun
For me, this openness to colour absolutely extends to my face, frequently through a bright shade of eyeliner. Coloured eyeliner is an easy way to elevate your look, or simply make it feel a little more exciting. It's a little less scary than a full lid of colour, although I enjoy that too, and easier to maintain than a bright lip. There are lots of approaches, depending on how bold you want your look to be. Applying a hint of colour to the waterline (the inside of your lash line) adds a hint of colour without entirely taking over. Dark blue, bronze or plum will look the most natural and bring out the tones in brown, blue and hazel eyes, but I prefer something a little more vivid. Turquoise, lilac and emerald green all look great and are a little more fun. Makeup Forever's Aqua Resist Colour Pencils (€22.60 via are great for this as they are intensely waterproof and won't budge, although the shade range is limited. Barry M Hi Vis Bold Waterproof Eyeliner (€7.49 via is a decent alternative and comes in a bright and bold shade range. Of course, you can also add a pop of colour with eyeliner in the traditional location, just above the lash line. I know applying liner here can be tricky, but the beauty of bright colours is that they don't need to be exact. You can smudge it out, and you'll still be left with the joy of whichever shade you choose. For this, the liners mentioned above are good options, although you need to smudge quickly before they set. If you prefer to work at a slower pace, a kohl liner like Elf's Smoky Kohl Eyeliner (€4 via These smudge easily, and while the shade range is somewhat limited, there are still a couple of excellent brights available. I particularly love Limelight, which looks incredible on darker skin tones. If you're a boss when it comes to a sharp line, that looks great too. If you're going for precision, NYX Vivid Brights Liquid Liners (€10.49 via are excellent. They stay where you put them and last really well, plus the colour range spans the entire rainbow. If an eye pencil feels too finicky and intimidating, an eye crayon can also deliver a gorgeous pop of colour to the eye. Kiko Milano's Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick (€9.99 via comes in 28 shades and is generally excellent. It stays where you put it for hours, so you can focus on enjoying yourself rather than worrying about your face. I like to apply this along the waterline and lower lash line, including the lashes in one clean sweep. This will deliver high-impact colour, and undoubtedly catch people's attention. Buying Irish Seaweed baths are a 300-year-old tradition, which I avoided until recently. As far as I was concerned, brief encounters with seaweed on the beach were enough for me. Then, my friend started talking about his obsession with taking Voya seaweed baths at home, and I simply had to know what he was talking about. Voya has been creating seaweed-based products in the west of Ireland since 2006, and its Lazy Days Detoxifying Seaweed Bath (€29 via allows you to create a spa treatment in your home. Honestly, I'm a total convert now. Aside from the experience feeling luxurious and relaxing, my skin has never been so soft. Something old… Korean skincare brand Dr Jart has been a big name in the beauty industry for many years now, and I am absolutely among its fans. I particularly like the Cicapair range, which works to neutralise the kind of redness lots of fair Irish people experience in spades. If I had to choose a favourite product, it would be Cicapair Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment, which is a thick cream which appears green in a little jar, but warms to a skin tone upon application. The colour is not universal — I don't think this product will work for everyone. However, I have found it to be effective on most white skin tones. A little goes a long way, but when carefully applied, it beautifully neutralises redness and leaves the skin looking even and healthy. I like to wear it on its own for no-make-up days, but it also sits well under foundation. Simply wait for it to dry down before you apply. ... Something new You'd be hard pushed to find a make-up artist who doesn't have, or hasn't at one stage had, Embryolisse's Lait-Créme Concentré in their kit. This rich moisturiser beautifully hydrates the skin and prepares it for make-up. Now, the brand has launched Embryolisse Soin SOS de Peau (€24 via which it calls a 'soothing anti-redness corrector'. Fragrance-free and formulated with sensitive skin in mind, this cream will soothe the skin as well as neutralise redness via its green tint (green is opposite red on the colour wheel, meaning it balances the colour out). The gentle formulation and tone make it ideal for those with rosacea or other aggravating skin conditions. You can use this as a moisturiser, under make-up or as a targeted spot treatment, making it a super handy product to have in your arsenal.
Business Insider
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
20 of the longest LGBTQ+ relationships in Hollywood
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner In the early '70s, actress Tomlin reached out to writer Wagner to get help with a character she was playing. Their meeting was love at first sight, Tomlin said. "A friend brought her to my hotel room, and I tell you, in two minutes, I fell in love with her," Tomlin told Variety in 2020. "She had on hot pants, stretchy boots that went up to her knee, and a little backpack. I don't know what it was, but I was in love." After their meeting, Tomlin flew to Chicago but then immediately flew back to New York to go on a date with Wagner. Over the next few decades, the two created a romantic and professional partnership that resulted in some of the best comedies of the '80s and '90s, per Variety. It wasn't until 2013 that the pair tied the knot. George Takei and Brad Altman "Star Trek" actor Takei joined a running group in the '80s and met a fellow member, Brad Altman. Together, they trained for 5ks and 10ks before eventually becoming romantically involved, Variety reported. They kept their relationship a secret for 18 years before Takei came out publicly in 2005. In 2008, the couple married. "We truly are a team — me as the actor, writer, activist and Brad as the manager, scheduler and all-around essential guy," Takei told Variety in 2020. "And we love being able to share our lives and our livelihood." Elton John and David Furnish In 1993, John was sober for the first time in a decade, and he looked for a new social circle to support his new lifestyle, per His friend brought Furnish, a Canadian filmmaker, to dinner and the two felt an instant connection. In 2005, the couple said "I do" in a civil partnership. They made it an official marriage in 2014 when same-sex marriage was legalized in England. Today, they have two children. "Every Saturday for 16 years, we've sent each other a card," John told Parade magazine in 2016. "No matter where we are in the world, to say how much we love each other." RuPaul and Georges LeBar In 1994, RuPaul met Georges LeBar, a rancher in Wyoming, on the dance floor of New York's famous nightclub, the Limelight. In 2017, the couple said "I do" on the anniversary of their dance-floor "meet-cute," Marie Claire reported. "He works the ranch, I work Hollywood, and we meet up in fabulous places," RuPaul told Entertainment Tonight in 2017. "You know, he needs breaks from time to time because it's a very different life. So, we plan little getaways once a month, you know? New York or Maui or San Francisco or Vegas. We do that." The two married in 2017. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi DeGeneres and De Rossi met in 2004 and instantly felt a connection, but De Rossi wasn't out to the public yet: The actress told Oprah in 2012 that she hadn't been ready "to date the most famous lesbian in the world." In 2005, she spoke to The Advocate about coming out, and in 2008, the couple married. "Portia and I constantly say to each other, 'We are so lucky.' Sometimes it's lying in bed at night before I go to sleep, and I just say thank you to whatever, whoever is out there," DeGeneres told People magazine in 2016. Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka When they met on a street corner in New York City in 2004, Harris thought Burtka was straight but was completely enamored by him. Slowly, they grew closer at other social gatherings. "I initially fell for David harder than he fell for me," Harris told Out magazine in 2012. "I was in love with him before he was comfortable saying it, and I think that speaks to our past experiences. I remember saying, 'I think I love you,' and he was like, 'That's really nice,' which is not necessarily what you want to hear." Still, Burtka — who is also an actor — was the one who proposed first on the same street corner where they met, Out magazine reported. They married in 2014 and now have twins together. Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni Nixon and Marinoni met while advocating for state schools in 2004, a year after Nixon broke it off with her high school sweetheart, the Radio Times reported. "I had never dated a woman before or even kissed a woman or anything, and so when we started seeing each other, Christine kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, for me to panic about what this would mean — to my career or to myself — as if somehow I just hadn't noticed that she was a woman. And then she met my mother and that was when she stopped worrying about it," Nixon told the Radio Times in 2017. The two married in 2012 and have one child together, a son named Max. (Nixon also has two children from a previous relationship.) Wanda Sykes and Alex Niedbalski In 2006, Sykes was on a ferry to Fire Island, an island off Long Island, New York, when she saw a woman who instantly caught her attention, The Guardian reported. By sheer coincidence, the comedian was later introduced to the woman, Alex Niedbalski. The two began dating and married in 2008. Sykes came out to the public the same year she tied the knot with Niedbalski. Previously Sykes was married to Dave Hall, a music producer, whom she often joked about hating. "It just speaks to being in a bad relationship with my husband," Sykes told New York Times Magazine in 2018. "I was being honest. I wanted to get away. Like: 'God, there's his stupid face, and he's chewing. Ugh, does he have to breathe? Make him stop breathing.' Now I'm in a great relationship, and I'm happy, so my wife's chewing doesn't annoy me." Tan France and Rob France Tan met his future husband, Rob France, on a dating app over a decade ago. Rob is an illustrator and a Mormon from Wyoming, while Tan is a Muslim from England. Together, they bonded over their religious backgrounds. "It made it easier to date somebody who had similarities to me. I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke," France told the New York Post in 2018. "We practice some of our religions' practices. We don't practice them all. We practice what works for us." Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita In 2009, Mikita, a lawyer, stopped Ferguson in the Equinox locker room to ask him about his new role on the ABC sitcom "Modern Family." A few months later, the pair started dating, and in 2013, they got married. They welcomed their first child together in July 2020, and their second in November 2022. Ferguson told BI in 2023 that fatherhood "did not always feel like an option for me, but it was something I desired." "I didn't know I desired it as much as I did until I met my husband, Justin," he added. Matt Bomer and Simon Halls In 2012, actor Bomer came out during an acceptance speech, revealing he had three sons with publicist Simon Halls. In 2014, he dropped another bombshell, telling the public that he and Halls had actually been married since 2011. Since their relationship is mostly private, it's unclear exactly how or when they met, but their twins were born in 2008. "Well, we have three kids right now, so you've got to fit the romance in when you can," Bomer told People magazine in 2016. "[My grandparents] just celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary, so I always look to them and I see how every day they express their love for each other and I try to follow. They've set a pretty good model for me to follow." Michael Kors and Lance LePere Michael Kors and Lance LePere were introduced in 1990 when LePere was interning for Kors' company, CBS News reported. The pair married in Southampton in August 2011, shortly after the New York State Assembly legalized same-sex marriage in June of that year. "Lance and I are very excited to finally be able to have the opportunity to marry in our home state after many years together," Kors told People. "To marry someone as wonderful and special to me as Lance barefoot on a glorious beach is more than I could have dreamed of," Kors told Womens Wear Daily at the wedding. Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd A year before Brandi Carlile met her now-wife Catherine Shepherd in person, the two connected on the phone. Shepherd had been working for Paul McCartney's charity and was looking to donate Beatles memorabilia to Carlile's Fight the Fear campaign. A year later, they met in person and hit it off. "It was shocking, to say the least," Carlile told People in 2021. "Every time I talked to her over the phone, I thought I was talking to somebody who was like 65 years old.... We met backstage in New York, and we were both like 27." Two years later, in 2012, they got married. Their daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah were born in 2014 and 2018. Robin Roberts and Amber Laign The "Good Morning America" anchor met Laign, a massage therapist and businesswoman, in 2005 after they were set up on a blind date by mutual friends. Since then, the pair have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight. Roberts first publicly acknowledged both her sexuality and Laign in 2013, when she thanked her "longtime girlfriend Amber" in a Facebook post celebrating her recovery from a life-saving bone-marrow transplant. In January 2023, a year after sharing that Laign had been battling breast cancer — the same disease Roberts herself was diagnosed with in 2007 — Roberts shared her plans to get married within the year. Lance Bass and Michael Turchin After meeting in 2011 at a party in Palm Springs, California, former *NSYNC member Lance Bass connected with artist Michael Turchin on Facebook and struck up a friendship. At first, Turchin kept him in the friend zone. "I am so shy and never would have made the first move," Turchin told People. "I was thinking, 'This is Lance Bass. I grew up watching him on TV and listening to his music.' That just added a whole other layer of intimidation." The two became the first same-sex couple to be married on American television in 2015 when "Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding Special" aired on E!. The couple celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2021 by getting each other a new pair of rings. "Every time I look at my hand, I just get reminded of the 10 blissful years," Bass told People. The couple has twins, born in 2021. Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black Daley met the Oscar-winning screenwriter shortly after winning his first Olympic medal at the 2012 London Olympics, when the two connected at a dinner party. In 2015, the couple announced their engagement through a newspaper blurb. In an interview, the couple recalled their engagement when they proposed to each other. "I had the ring box in my underwear, and when he came out of the bathroom, I just went down on my knee and proposed," Daley told Out Magazine. "Then he ran off to the bathroom to get his rings, and he had this whole speech prepared, but he's a writer so his was quite extravagant. But looking back, all I can remember is being completely overwhelmed." The couple married in 2017 and, in June 2018, became parents for the first time. Cheyenne Jackson and Jason Landau The "Glee" actor met Landau at a 12-step group meeting and they announced their engagement in February 2014. The two got married later that year and marked their 10-year anniversary in 2024. "We've both been through a lot in our lives," Jackson told People in 2014. "We got sober together. Now we sing and we dance together. It blows my mind." The two welcomed twins Ethan and Willow in October 2016. Melissa Etheridge and Linda Wallem The "I'm the Only One" singer and Wallem, a showrunner and producer of shows like "That '70s Show," met in the early 2000s when Etheridge auditioned to play a record store owner in a "That '70s Show" spin-off called "That '80s Show," which was never filmed. Staying friends for over 10 years, the two reconnected after the singer separated her former partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, in 2010. In 2014, Etheridge and Wallem tied the knot in California, just days after their shared birthday. "She was my best friend for nine years, so it's an interesting relationship. I've never been friends with someone for that long and then entered into a romantic relationship," Etheridge told the West Michigan magazine Revue in 2011. "She's my friend and it's really pretty amazing. I'm happier than I've ever, ever been." Colman Domingo and Raúl Domingo The "Sing Sing" actor and his husband, Raúl Domingo, crossed paths at a Walgreens parking lot in 2005, although the two didn't talk. A few days later, Colman came across a Missed Connections ad on Craigslist where Raúl was looking to reconnect with Colman after their brief interaction. Two days later, the two went out. "I told him, 'I think you're about to change my life and I love you,'" Colman told Stephen Colbert on " The Late Show" in 2022. "And we've been together ever since." The two tied the knot in 2014. Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak Parsons, who in 2018 was the highest-paid TV actor thanks to his role as Sheldon in "The Big Bang Theory," as reported by Forbes, met his graphic designer husband in a November 2002 blind date set up by mutual friends. "I'll never forget that late fall into the holidays when we spent so much time together just falling more in love," Parsons told People in 2022. "Every time there's that smell when the air gets cold in New York, it always reminds me." Ten years later, the two made their relationship public. They married five years after that, in 2017. In 2015, they co-founded That's Wonderful Productions, a production company. Since then, the two have been credited as executive producers on "Young Sheldon."
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
DJ Fat Tony's wedding day details unveiled as he officially ties the knot
Davina McCall, Kelly Osbourne and Claire Sweeney were among stars cheering on DJ Fat Tony and Stavros Agapiou as they got married on Saturday - with Boy George acting as Master of Ceremonies Details of DJ Fat Tony and Stavros Agapiou's lavish wedding have been revealed now the couple have officially tied-the-knot. The couple swapped vows in front of friends, family and A List stars on Saturday. Night club DJ Tony, whose real name is Tony Marnach, 58, and creative director Stavros, 32, held a ceremony at Limelight nightclub in London's Shaftesbury Avenue - a venue where Tony's track-spinning career began back in the 1980s. The wedding was presided over by Boy George, who served as Master of Ceremonies. Among the star guests were Davina McCall, Kelly Osbourne, Neneh Cherry, Patsy Palmer, Claire Sweeney and David Furnish. The grooms wore custom Dior suits, and the wedding guests were ferried by taxis to a nearby hotel for a lavish reception and after party. The couple have also posed for photographs with HELLO! magazine - to whom they gave an interview. During their marriage chat, Tony explained exactly why he picked the nightclub venue as the location for his big day. He told the outlet: "So much went on in that building that was a big part of my life and we really wanted it to be a full circle thing. We wanted to celebrate our love with the people we love around us." Further details are set to be shared via the magazine on 9 June. Ahead of the wedding, a number of celebrities took to social media to share their excitement about the big day. Brookside icon Claire Sweeney was one such star - taking to Instagram to share snaps of herself posing in a shimmering summer dress. The 47-year-old soap star posed in a dress by Eliza Jane Howell Evening Wear. The gown shimmered with sequins and included a floral design, and she beamed as she posed for photos, which she shared online. Posing with her son Jaxon, 13, whom she shares with her ex Daniel Reilly, the star wrote: "Ready for the wedding of the year @dj_fattony_ @stavrosagapiou." Others from the worlds of fashion, music and reality shows were expected to join the ceremony. A list icon Kate Moss and former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins were tipped to be taking on roles of bridesmaid at the wedding, while other reports suggested Claire too would be in the role of a bridesmaid. The Daily Mail claimed: "The event is said to be taking place at a church in West London, with the likes of David and Victoria Beckham and David Furnish mingling alongside Alison Hammond and Jedward, while Tony previously revealed that he wanted Boy George as his best man." And a source told The Sun: "Tony is one of the most popular people on the London celebrity circuit and his wedding is going to be packed full of stars. "No one had Kate, Gemma and Claire in a bridal party on their bingo cards this year, though. It's going to be incredible to see them lining up together." They added: "Tony and Stavros have put a lot of thought into their big day, and it's going to be one to remember. As for having Kylie singing at their evening do, it's iconic." The couple also marked their wedding day with a social media post. The professional DJ shared a slide with the words "Love Wins" written alongside the names Tony and Stavros as well as the date. He added in a caption: "Here we stand at the beginning ………. The happiest chapter of my life."
