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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Neil Young and Pearl Jam defend Bruce Springsteen, call out Donald Trump
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Neil Young has voiced his support for Bruce Springsteen after US President Donald Trump labelled the legendary New Jersey-born singer/songwriter "a pushy, obnoxious JERK" and "Highly Overrated'. Trump's attack on one of America's most beloved musicians came after Springsteen, currently touring the UK and Europe, told the audience at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on May 14 that the US "is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration."Springsteen added, "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experience to rise with us, raise your voices against the authoritarianism, and let freedom ring.' In response, two days later, Trump posted on his Truth Social account: 'I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he's not a talented guy − Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our Country.' Now Neil Young has spoken up in defence of Springsteen, and offered his own advice to Trump.'What are you worryin' about man?" Young posted on his website. "Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America. You worry about that instead of the dyin' kids in Gaza. That's your problem. I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us. You shut down FEMA when we needed it most. That's your problem Trump. STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made.'"You are more worried about yourself than AMERICA" Young continued. "Wake up Trump!! Remember what the White House is? 'You are forgetting your real job. You work for us. Wake up Republicans! This guy is out of control. We need a real president!' Last month, also posting on his Neil Young Archives site, Young called Trump, "the worst president in the history of our country."Young also expressed his concern that freedoms are already being curtailed under Trump's presidency, and that 'non-existent' laws are being used to punish dissenting voices. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder has also voiced his support for Springsteen, and criticised Trump for his comments. Speaking to the audience at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 18, Vedder echoed Springsteen's sentiments, and critiqued the President's response, saying, "The response had nothing to do with the issues. They didn't talk about one of those issues, they didn't have a conversation about one of those issues. They didn't debate about any one of those issues. All that we heard were personal attacks and threats that nobody else should even try to use their microphones or use their voice in public or they will be shut down. "Now that's not allowed in this country that we call America. Am I right or am I wrong? Part of free speech is open discussion. Part of democracy is healthy public discourse. The name-calling is so beneath us. Bruce has always been as pro-American with his values and liberty, and his justice has always remained intact. And I'm saying this now to be sure that this freedom to speak will still exist in a year or two when we come back to this microphone." Pearl Jam then played Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cory Booker Ripped After Voting to Confirm Ivanka's Father-in-Law
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has been condemned online after he was the only Democrat to vote to confirm Ivanka Trump's father-in-law for the role of U.S. ambassador to France. The Senate voted to confirm New Jersey-born Charles Kushner, the father of Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner, to the top diplomatic role on Monday, despite the Republican previously pleading guilty to multiple felony tax offenses. Kushner was confirmed in a 51-45 vote largely along party lines, with Booker being the sole Democrat joining the GOP. Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, one of Donald Trump's most prominent Republican critics, voted against confirming Kushner. Booker, who has been touted as a potential 2028 presidential candidate following his mammoth 25-hour speech criticizing Trump, has come under fire for siding with Republicans to confirm a man the president pardoned for crimes including tax evasion and lying to the Federal Election Commission. 'Cory Booker losing his newfound Resist Lib credentials by being the only Democrat in the Senate to vote to advance the nomination of convicted felon Charles Kushner (yes that Kushner) to become Ambassador to France is very funny to me,' Adam Carlson, a former Democratic pollster, wrote on X. 'Jersey gonna Jersey I guess.' Conor Rogers, who worked on former Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign, wrote: 'Imagine doing a 24 hour filibuster to 'Save Democracy' and then being the only Democrat voting for the financial criminal Kushner [because] he raised you a bunch of cash. Booker is such a fraud. He's even worse than the openly corrupt because he pretends to be some kind of better angel.' Campaign finance expert Rob Pyers added that Booker is 'probably not getting quite the same ActBlue fundraising bonanza for this vote as he did for his 24hr+ speech on why it was essential to resist Donald Trump.' Booker did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Beast. Booker and Charles Kushner have a relationship dating back years, as noted by the New Jersey Globe. Kushner help fund Booker's unsuccessful run for mayor of Newark in 2002, with Booker writing a letter of support for Kushner in 2004 amid his legal troubles. Kushner also thanked Booker for his 'special and close friendship' during his testimony at his confirmation hearing, reported ABC News. In 2005, Kushner was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to 16 counts of tax fraud, witness retaliation, and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who prosecuted Kushner as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, described the case in 2019 as one of the most 'loathsome, disgusting crimes' he had ever worked on. Kushner was among a slew of individuals Trump pardoned in Dec. 2020 during the final weeks of his first term, alongside longtime ally Roger Stone and former 2016 campaign manager Paul Manafort.
Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Scottie Scheffler's colossal net worth at 28, vow to wife and shock arrest
Scottie Scheffler's colossal net worth at 28, vow to wife and shock arrest The American golf star is the current world number one and closing in on a third major title Scottie Scheffler and wife Meredith (Image: 2024 Chris Condon ) The final round of this year's PGA Championship is underway, with world number one Scottie Scheffler looking set to take the crown. Scheffler stormed into the lead at Quail Hollow in North Carolina on Saturday, making an eagle and three birdies in his final five holes to take a three shot advantage into the final round. Having ended the day on 11 under par for the tournament, he is ahead of Sweden's Alex Noren on eight under and fellow Americans J.T. Poston and Davis Riley, who are both on seven under. If he can see out the final round in similar style, the 28-year-old will win his third major win, having already won The Masters on two occasions, adding the green jacket he won last year to the one he donned for the first time in 2022. Despite losing out to Rory McIlroy by finishing fourth at Augusta last month, Scheffler is in pole position for another big win and continue his dominance as the highest ranked golfer in the world. However, despite his success on the course, the New Jersey-born golfer arguably doesn't have quite the same celebrity status as the likes of McIlroy, with little of his personal life making headlines. As he closes in on another title, here's what you need to know about Scheffler's life away from the course, from his incredible net worth and supportive wife to his run-in with the police that stunned the world of golf last year. Article continues below Incredible net worth At just 28 years old, Scheffler has already accumulated a vast fortune through his success on the golf course and a number of lucrative endorsement deals. According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated to be in the region of $61 million (£46 million), although other online sources have estimate he could be worth as much as $90 million (£67.8 million). Last year, he was ranked number four in Forbes' list of the world's highest paid golfers, just behind Jon Raham, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. In 2024, Scheffler took home a whopping $29.2 million (£22 million) in PGA Tour winnings, breaking the record for seasonal earnings on the tour for the third successive year. He also received a cool $25 million (£18.8 million) bonus for winning the FedExCup. In addition to his tournament triumphs, the American is also reported to earn in the region of $20 million (£15 million) from his endorsement deals with NetJets, Nike, Rolex, TaylorMade and Veritex Community Bank. Childhood sweetheart wife Scheffler has been married to his wife Meredith for over four years, having met while at high school in Dallas together. After graduating from high school, the pair attended different colleges two hours apart but kept their relationship going. While Meredith earned her Bachelor's degree in 2018 and co-founded With Purpose College Station - a non-profit organisation raising money for childhood cancer research - she has also been at her husband's side throughout his golf career and has even caddied for him at the annual par-three Masters tournament. The couple tied the knot in Dallas in December 2020 in a winter wonderland-themed wedding, while they have gone on to welcome a son, Bennett, together. Bennett was born last year, with Meredith heavily pregnant and just weeks away from giving birth as Scheffler prepared for The Masters, which he went on to win for the second time. However, he almost never got his hands on the green jacket, having vowed to leave the course at Augusta immediately if Meredith went into labour while he was playing. "People have asked us how our preparation is going for the baby," Scheffler said at the time. "The nursery is not quite ready and we've had some issues at our house the last few weeks. I think that's the exciting part. I think we are definitely underprepared to be parents. "As far as her going into labour, I wouldn't say I'm very concerned. We haven't seen any of the early signs. But pregnancy is weird, it can happen at any time. "Yeah, open lines of communication and she can get a hold of me if she needs to. I'm ready to go at a moment's notice." Thankfully, Scheffler did not need to rush off as he claimed his second major championship title at the Masters before Bennett was born a few weeks later. Shock arrest before PGA Championship Scheffler looks set to add a third major title to his trophy cabinet at this year's PGA Championship, but was at the centre of a bizarre controversy at last year's tournament as he was arrested by police and taken away in handcuffs. The second round of the 2024 competition was delayed after a retired security guard, who had volunteered to work at the Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, was struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside the entrance gates to the course. Around 6am that morning, Scheffler attempted to drive through the gates, only to be arrested by officers from Louisville Police, with images of him being led away in handcuffs soon circulating online. He was then hit with a felony charge of second-degree assault of a police officer as well as three misdemeanours, namely third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. However, he was released at 8.40am, with all of the charges against him dropped less than two weeks later. Scheffler went on to describe the incident as a "big misunderstanding", adding: 'I wish to put this incident behind me, and I hope (the officer) will do the same. Police officers have a difficult job and I hold them in high regard." Dropping the charges against the golf ace, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell said: 'Based upon the totality of the evidence, my office cannot move forward in the prosecution of the charges filed against Mr. Scheffler. 'The evidence we reviewed supports the conclusion that Detective Gillis was concerned for public safety at the scene when he initiated contact with Mr. Scheffler. Article continues below "However, Mr. Scheffler's actions and the evidence surrounding their exchange during this misunderstanding do not satisfy the elements of any criminal offenses.'
Metro
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Gloria Gaynor, 81, makes ‘dangerous' confession about feminism
She's the voice of arguably one of the most feminist anthems ever created, but don't ever call Gloria Gaynor a feminist. The 81-year-old vocal powerhouse was catapulted to Disco Queen status in the 70s and 80s and has continued to enjoy dizzying heights of success decades later. Of course, 1978's I Will Survive is her most famous hit, having become not only a soundtrack for queer liberation but also that of many breakups and moments of personal strife, particularly among women. However, when expressing her own views regarding gender and equality in today's society, Gloria emphatically rebukes the 'feminist' label—despite admitting it's probably 'dangerous' to do so. Speaking exclusively to Metro, the New Jersey-born star is asked what the biggest misconception is about her, given she's probably been subjected to every possible headline under the sun over time. In a surprising response, she begins: 'The biggest misconception about me? Hmm. It may be dangerous to say this, but… that I'm a feminist.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Elaborating, she continues: 'People say it to me, 'And since you're a feminist…' Erm, no. Not really. I love men. 'I grew up with five brothers, and I love men.' The singing legend, who also grew up with one sister, adds: 'I love men who know who they are and are strong enough to take their place but also strong enough to recognise a woman's strengths and who are able to allow her to exercise those strengths and realise that we are to be partners and not opponents.' She agrees that 'teamwork' is key, having grown up in a musical environment herself, with her father playing guitar and singing professionally and three of her brothers performing in a gospel quartet. Gloria is now a household name, but her big break can be attributed to Clive Davis signing her to Columbia Records in 1973. She's since released 22 studio albums, two live albums, 10 compilation albums, and 52 singles… and there's more to come. The I Am What I Am hitmaker will release a new five-song EP titled Happy Tears in June, with one track in particular creating a nice 'full circle' moment for her. 'All of my songs come out of my life experiences, and the song I like the best on this EP is called Fida Known, and it's called that because it's the way Americans say 'If I had known.' 'The song is all about helping people to look back on the things that they've overcome and to recognise what they've come through. 'It's, 'If I'd have known this, I wouldn't have done that,' but you didn't know that, and you still made it through. The song sort of continues where I Will Survive left off.' Despite having officially lost count of how many times she's performed I Will Survive now, it remains a tune Gloria is immensely proud of, she assures us. On how she ensures live performances of her hit are still fresh for both her and her live crowds, she insists that she means the lyrics 'every time [she] sings them'. 'I'm really into it; I really enjoy it, and I live it as I sing it, and I think that getting the audience involved helps. I give them an opportunity to sing it and they love that part!' Your next chance to belt out I Will Survive along with Gloria in a UK venue will be at Deva Fest at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire this August, where she tops the lineup alongside Happy Mondays and Matt Goss. Although if you're counting on her heading to Worthy Farm anytime soon, do not get your hopes up… Asked if she'd ever play Glastonbury, where Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo are among this year's headliners, Gloria has a perplexed reaction. 'Where? I don't know what that is,' she muses. Now, attempting to explain the magnitude of Glastonbury Festival is a bit like trying to explain what air is, but after we gave it a good sell, Gloria seemed up for the challenge. 'Well, we'll have to look into that.' One thing's for certain, though—she has no plans to slow down anytime soon, whether she's performing for her British fans or to a 150,000-strong audience in Brazil as she did last autumn. While Gloria could never have 'imagined' even just 30 years ahead in her career upon starting out, she's still got the bug and has a lot of love for what she does. 'It's so wonderful to be here and to be still performing and loving it. I still love the travelling, I still love seeing new places, I still love meeting with the audiences, and it's great. It's a wonderful life.' But… what's her secret? Well, Gloria believes it's simple, and she reckons anyone can have longevity in what they do as long as they 'fulfil their purpose', something she thinks she does daily with I Will Survive 'if nothing else.' Imparting her words of wisdom for any other artist trying to get their foot in the door today, she says: 'Remember who you are; always be who you are, because you really can't be anyone else. 'If you're not trying to be the fullest of who you are, then you're wasting time, and you're making mistakes that aren't necessary. More Trending 'Stick with people in your circle who love you for who you are and not for what you do or what you have, and people who will tell you the truth whether you like it or not.' After many moments in both her personal and professional life when she's needed a kick in the right direction from her loved ones, Gloria concludes with three powerful words. 'But that's love!' Gloria Gaynor will perform at Deva Fest 2025 in Cheshire on Saturday, August 9. Her new EP, Happy Tears, will be released on June 6. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Gigi Hadid, 30, sparks engagement rumours with Bradley Cooper, 50 after birthday smooch MORE: Inside star-studded pre-Met Gala party with daring outfits and questionable dance moves MORE: What is the Met Gala 2025 theme? The event's 'Tailored For You' dress code explained
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TikTok star Alix Earle, 24, earns the price of an average US home with only ONE Instagram post
Last year, influencer Alix Earle scored the number 30 spot on Forbes ' list of Top Creators after amassing $8M, but now a new report reveals precisely how much she makes per Instagram story. Article 41 co-founder Vickie Segar just told a group of University of North Carolina student athletes that her 24-year-old client receives $450K per post, according to the New York Times. That is around the cost of the average US home. Alix currently boasts 7.4M TikTok followers, 4.2M Instagram followers, nearly 1M Snapchat followers, and 392K YouTube followers. In the past few months alone, Earle has posted lucrative paid partnerships with Revolve, One/Size, Universal Pictures, Dr. Kiran Mian, Shark Beauty, and Naked Sundays. But more than any other brand, the New Jersey-born TikToker focuses her energy on promoting canned margarita company SipMARGS because she's an investor. Alix - who holds a BBA in marketing from the University of Miami - is also believed to have a speaking fee range of around $100K to $200K. Earle used to work as a marketing intern for her family's construction company Earle, which is run by her father Thomas 'TJ' Earle. The SI Swimsuit stunner first went viral in the summer of 2022 for posting about suffering from severe acne. Alix is also famous for hosting her podcast Hot Mess with Alix Earle, which Alexandra Cooper's company The Unwell Network dropped in February after two years on the air amid a rumored feud. Earlier this month, Earle moved into her boyfriend Braxton Berrios' $2.7M Miami home due to her own lease being up. However, the 29-year-old NFL wide receiver will be spending a lot more time in the lone star state as he signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans on March 10. Braxton was previously in a two-year relationship with Sophia Culpo, the sister of Olivia Culpo, which ended in 2023. The Kid Laroi video vixen clearly has a thing for professional athletes as she previously enjoyed a three-month fling with San Diego Padres utility player Tyler Wade in 2022. In the past few months alone, Earle has posted lucrative paid partnerships with Revolve, One/Size, Universal Pictures, Dr. Kiran Mian, Shark Beauty (pictured April 3), and Naked Sundays This comes after Alix landed an interview with This comes after Alix landed an interview with Bethenny Frankel. The reality TV star told Earle that she is moving to Florida. The former 'Real Housewives of New York City' star has revealed she is going to make a 'permanent' move to the Sunshine State while maintaining her properties in the Big Apple and the The Hamptons, because it's the 'healthiest decision' for her and daughter Bryn, 14. In a video update, she told her TikTok followers, Bethenny - who has her teenage girl with former husband Jason Hoppy - said: 'I've been waiting until I got down here to tell you, but I am moving to Florida for personal and professional reasons. 'Something has arisen that made this the best and healthiest decision for myself and my daughter.' The reality star promised to update fans with more information on the big move 'soon', while showing them the beach and adding: 'This will be my backyard.' Bethenny's life update comes after an insider claimed she is 'thriving' at this stage in her life. The 54-year-old reality star - who was legally married to second spouse Jason from 2010 until 2021, despite splitting in 2012 - started dating businessman Tom Villante last year, and after previously dismissing a rumour that they were engaged, she insists she is taking it 'slow'. She told Alix Earle's 'Hot Mess' podcast recently: 'I've been dating. 'I don't know what it was like when you started dating and you were public. People think because you're photographed with one person that you're all of a sudden married again or engaged again.' But more than any other brand, the New Jersey-born TikToker focuses her energy on promoting canned margarita company SipMARGS because she's an investor Bethenny added: 'I have always sort of wanted to know exactly what everything is, and I'm trying to let the wine breathe more versus need to know what it is.' Bethenny confirmed her new relationship to the world via her Instagram page in November. She wrote: 'POV: he buys you a luxury heated throw and builds you a fire while you sip an overpriced latte.' Prior to meeting Tom, the TV star - who split from her second husband in 2012 but did not officially divorce him until almost a whole decade later - was engaged to Paul Bernon, but they called it quits in May after six years together. At the time, an insider claimed that 'it just wasn't going to work' between the two because they were both so 'different'.
