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New York Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Richie Sambora fractures hand, forced to undergo surgery: ‘So much pain'
Lay your fractured hand on me. Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora didn't let a little thing like an injury stop the show from going on at the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Indeed, the 65-year-old musician rocked on through the serious injury — incurred while he was playing touch football in his native New Jersey — at the Unbridled Eve Gala on Friday. Advertisement 4 Richie Sambora performed at the Unbridled Eve Kentucky Derby Gala despite 'over the top' pain from a fractured hand. Getty Images for Churchill Downs 'He caught a ball and some guy gave him a touch right into a curb. He was completely swollen, and fractured his hand in two places,' a source told People magazine. 'He'll undergo surgery next week.' Despite 'over the top' pain, the former Bon Jovi guitarist performed four of the band's classics, all of which he co-wrote: 'Livin' on a Prayer,' 'It's My Life,' 'I'll Be There for You' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive.' Advertisement 'He killed it. Richie just rocked the house. The fans were going nuts,' the source said. '[But] he was in so much pain. When he told the doctor he was going to the Derby, the doctor said, 'You're out of your mind.' But he said, 'See ya! I'm going.' That's the kind of guy Richie is. He's a man of his word.' Sambora has been attending the Kentucky Derby for 11 years — and each year, he's given back for charity, raising more than $700,000. This year, he auctioned off a custom-designed guitar and lessons at the gala, which raised $35,000. 4 Richie Sambora performed the Bob Jovi classics 'Livin' on a Prayer,' 'It's My Life,' 'I'll Be There for You' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive' at the Unbridled Eve Kentucky Derby Gala. Getty Images for Unbridled Eve Proceeds went to numerous charities selected by the Unbridled Charitable Foundation, including Blessings in a Backpack, which mobilizes communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school kids who might otherwise go hungry. Advertisement 'I had a great gig at Unbridled and this is my 11th Derby,' he said in an interview with FanDuel. 'This is an amazing thing.' Sambora has been living in the New Jersey basement of his 89-year-old mother Joan's house, taking care of her amid health struggles. 4 Richie Sambora performed at the Unbridled Eve Kentucky Derby Gala despite a fractured hand. Getty Images for Unbridled Eve 4 Richie Sambora performed with Kings of Chaos at February's Rock for Responders benefit in San Pedro, California. Getty Images Advertisement Sambora revealed last year that he'd come back to Bon Jovi after the group's namesake frontman, Jon Bon Jovi, got his voice back after recovering from vocal surgery. But Bon Jovi himself told Entertainment Weekly that there was no decision made regarding Sambora's return. 'You never say never,' the rocker said. 'I mean, he quit the band 11-plus years ago, and he's had to deal with a lot of things in his life. But there's no animosity.' 'I've made four albums since his departure,' the 63-year-old singer added. 'The band goes on, you know? We'll see when we get to that point of touring.'
Powys County Times
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Welsh guitarist Olly from Wrexham through to BGT final
Olly Pearson is through to the finals of Britain's Got Talent after getting a second golden buzzer. The young rocker from Wrexham got his first golden buzzer from Judge Amanda Holden at his audition. But during Saturday night's semi-final - which saw him play a combination of Thunderstruck, Sweet Child o' Mine and Livin' on a Prayer - it was Simon Cowell who sent him straight through to the finals. Asked why he'd pressed the golden buzzer, Simon said: "He was brilliant! "He's so small and talented and charismatic. "I probably went a bit early in hindsight, but I was so excited. "That was brilliant - you're so talented." Amanda told Olly: "A double golden buzzer! I couldn't be more delighted. "You've smashed this audition, well done Olly!" Olly himself was delighted at the news, telling the Judges: "That was the coolest thing in my life." Before the performance, Olly attributed his talent to his grandad's tuition, explaining: "I started playing when I was seven with my grandad. "He taught me everything I know.
Leader Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Praise for Wrexham rocker Olly after second BGT gold buzzer
The Leader reported on Saturday night how Olly Pearson from Wrexham received his second golden buzzer on the show, securing him a place in the final. His performance - combining Thunderstruck, Sweet Child o' Mine and Livin' on a Prayer - wowed the judges, in particular Simon Cowell who ultimately made the call to put him straight through. Simon said: "He was brilliant! He's so small and talented and charismatic." Readers took to the Leader's Facebook page to share their excitement and praise for Olly. Bryan Griffiths posted: "Abermorddu Community Primary School were all behind you Olly. "We're all so very proud of you and can't wait to welcome you back next week. "Roll on the finals. You've got this!" Evonne Vasarhelyi said: "Well done Olly you smashed it. Double golden buzzer - awesome." Jenny Miller said: "Olly you have made Wrexham so proud. I'm looking forward to seeing your career progress. You are a true talent. Well done." Dawn Louise said: "Amazing Olly, well deserved." "You've smashed this audition, well done Olly!" Tracey Hallmark said: "Absolutely amazing Olly, good luck in the final we're all rooting for you." Richard Bisson said: "Good on you young man - keep it up!" Joanna Barnett said: "Well done Olly! You're a star." Clare Harries said: "Amazing! Very talented young man!" Peter Challoner said: "Well done Olly, amazing - you could win this! Fingers crossed for you! Ysgol Estyn Hope CP School posted: "Congratulations Olly from everyone at Ysgol Estyn Hope CP School!" June Jones said: "Fantastic Olly, absolutely brilliant guitarist." Tracey Gee said: "Olly was Amazing - I watched him twice. Bright future for him, I'm sure of it." The second act securing a place in the final after last night's show is singer Stacey Leadbeatter.
Leader Live
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Olly Pearson through to BGT final after second golden buzzer
The young rocker from Wrexham got his first golden buzzer from Judge Amanda Holden at his audition. But during tonight's semi-final - which saw him play a combination of Thunderstruck, Sweet Child o' Mine and Livin' on a Prayer - it was Simon Cowell who sent him straight through to the finals. Asked why he'd pressed the golden buzzer, Simon said: "He was brilliant! "He's so small and talented and charismatic. "I probably went a bit early in hindsight, but I was so excited. "That was brilliant - you're so talented." Amanda told Olly: "A double golden buzzer! I couldn't be more delighted. "You've smashed this audition, well done Olly!" Olly himself was delighted at the news, telling the Judges: "That was the coolest thing in my life." Before the performance, Olly attributed his talent to his grandad's tuition, explaining: "I started playing when I was seven with my grandad. "He taught me everything I know. "I can't believe millions of people have watched my audition - it's amazing."
Toronto Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Do earworms multiply in stressful times? Maybe those songs you can't get out of your head are a soundtrack to the apocalypse
This was a bad week for those who suffer from earworms. Kendrick Lamar was nominated for 10 American Music Awards? 'Not Like Us' is now stuck in many heads. YouTube turned 20 this week? 'Gangnam Style' is now stuck in many heads. Monday is election day? 'Livin' on a Prayer' is now stuck in many heads.
