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Sky News AU
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Baby Noll': Australian Idol star Shannon Noll set to become a granddad as eldest son Cody, 23, announces he's expecting first child with girlfriend
Australian Idol star Shannon Noll is going to be a grandfather! The 'What About Me' singer's eldest son, Cody Noll, 23, revealed on Sunday that he is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Jessica Louise. The young couple, believed to be living on the Gold Coast, shared their happy news on Instagram with a black and white photo showing Cody kissing Jessica's belly. "Baby Noll," the caption read, alongside a heart emoji. Friends and fans were quick to flood the post with congratulatory messages, with one teasing the singer by writing, "Grandad duties". While Noll is yet to comment publicly on the baby news, he did share a light-hearted Instagram post on the same day, showing himself holding a snake that his second eldest son, Blake, 22, had found "in the shed" at their family home in Condobolin, New South Wales. "What a ripper!" Noll captioned the photo. Shannon, 49, shares Cody, Blake and 18-year-old daughter Sienna with his wife of 21 years, former gymnast Rochelle Ogston, 50. The couple welcomed their youngest child, Colton Keith Noll, in December 2018. "With the new baby, I'm going to have to change quite a bit," Noll told New Idea at the time. "With my three kids now older, my wife Rochelle was starting to get back on the road with me when we were touring, which was great, but now she can't so I might have to scale back a bit so I can spend time with the family." Noll became a household name after appearing on the first season of Australian Idol in 2003, where he came runner-up to Guy Sebastian. His debut single 'What About Me' went four times platinum and was the highest-selling single in Australia the following year. Since then, Nollsie has released multiple albums, toured extensively, and appeared on I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2018, once again finishing in second place. In 2023, the Orange-born artist revealed that Cody and Blake were both pursuing music and had formed "a little bit of a family band" with their cousins. Blake, in particular, has become a regular support act on his father's tours, performing in regional centres across New South Wales and Queensland. Noll told Nine Honey last year that he often shares industry advice with Blake, covering everything from "the business side of stuff to "what you need to expect and demand from the people working around you". It seems the next generation of Nolls might be tuning in soon.
Sky News AU
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Shannon Noll shows off jaw-dropping biceps in ripped selfie after Australian Idol 2003 runner-up's remarkable body transformation
Shannon Noll has shown off his jaw-dropping biceps and muscular frame after the 49-year-old underwent a dramatic body transformation. Noll famously finished runner-up during the 2003 Australian Idol grand final, while Guy Sebastian won the first season of the singing competition. The lanky What About Me? hitmaker, then aged 27, quickly gained notoriety as "Australia's favourite runner-up". His fans widely perceived Noll as having been "robbed" of the win as they believed his vocals and performances were more powerful and emotional. More than twenty years later, the Australian singer looks markedly different from the aspiring young hopeful who first took to the Australian Idol stage. Recent Instagram photos of Noll show he has ditched his trademark soul patch and gained considerable muscle. The 49-year-old's golden tan and bulging biceps could be seen in a video where he promoted his run of shows at the Murray River Music & Gold Festival in the New South Wales town of Barooga last month. Noll sported a black singlet that emphasised his chest muscles and a black cap, and his ripped physique caught the attention of fans. "Looking good, my friend. Cheers," said one person, while another praised his muscles with the comment: "Shoulders!!" An earlier selfie of the five-time ARIA award winner showed his tattooed arms in all their glory. Noll rolled up the top of his singlet to reveal his golden and tatted biceps, which he proudly flexed with a triumphant expression. "Getting a bit back after an awesome festive season! #trainhardlivehard," he wrote in the caption of the shot taken during a workout. His 80,000 Instagram followers commended the early 2000s star for his hard work. "You looking amazing Shannon great work," one person said. "Jacked. I love it, mate. Arm Wrestle?" another quipped. More star-struck fans affectionally called Noll "Swolesy" and "Shannon Swole" in a nod to his muscular frame. The Lift singer recently revealed he decided to embark on a physical transformation at the gym as he admitted he was "getting fat-skinny". "I've been back in the gym for a good eighteen months now," Noll told Nova 96.9's Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie in April 2024. "I started getting I'm naturally skinny anyway. I've got skinny legs. If I don't train and drink then you end up looking like E.T. "So I thought I have to get back in the gym again. I train really hard and try to watch what I eat when I'm training." Noll boosted his early Australian Idol fame into a successful recording and touring career that has produced six studio albums. He is the only Australian male artist with ten consecutive top-ten singles in Australian chart history, including chart-toppers What About Me, Learn To Fly, and Shine.
Chicago Tribune
14-03-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Stations of the Cross and blood drive
Crown Point Bethel Church: 10202 Broadway — There will be an annual Men's Breakfast at Bethel's Crown Point Campus from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. March 15. Those in attendance will enjoy food, brotherhood, and encouragement in the connection with others. The breakfast seeks to evaluate what may be slowing attendees down and allow them to leave with renewed focus and purpose. To RSVP, visit the website St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W Burrell Dr. — St. Matthias will have the stations of the cross from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent until April 11. In case of inclement weather, cancellation will be communicated by Flocknote message. Call 219-663-2201 for more information. East Chicago Greater First Baptist Church: 4862 Olcott Ave. — The church will have its worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, which is a time for fellowship and praise. Gary Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ: 4937 Massachusetts Street — Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ will have a clothing giveaway from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 29. All are welcome and attendees are asked to bring their own bags. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church: 2300 Grant St. — St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 109th church anniversary this March, with two observances at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on March 25, featuring special guests. For more information, call 219-944-7313. Carter Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 635 W. 49th St. — The church will have coffee & conversation every Tuesday and Thursday each week from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 219-293-7570 Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Hammond Bishop Noll Institute: 1519 Hoffman St. — Bishop Noll will host Lenten fish fry dinners from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 21, April 4, and April 11. Meals will include entree, salad bar, dessert and drink. Prices for seafood meals start at $15 with options of perch or pollock, shrimp and mixed platter. There will also be an option for a salad bar only for $8, and a kids meal option for $7. For more information, call 219-932-9058. Hobart New Hope Missionary Baptist Church: 3528 St. Joseph Place — Divinity Trio will perform at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 22. Before Divinity Trio was formed, the members of the group traveled to sing across the U.S. and Canada with various gospel artists. For tickets, visit Merrillville St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church: 557 W. 57th Ave. — The Bishop will visit St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church on March 15 and March 16. The Bishop's entrance to the church will be at 9:55 a.m., with a 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy with the Anointing of St. Michael's church to follow. There will also be a lenten brunch with Bishop Robert at St. Michael's social hall. Portage Real Life Community Church: 3134 Swanson Rd. — Real Life Community Church will have a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 16. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit and enter: RealLifePortage to schedule an appointment. St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — St. Peter Lutheran Church will have Sunday School at 9 a.m., church services at 10 a.m. every Sunday, and Bible studies at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, call 219-762-2673. Schererville Immanuel Presbyterian Church: 140 U.S. 30 — Sunday school at Immanuel Presbyterian Church takes place on the second, third and fourth Sundays of every month. For more information, call (219) 865-2686.
Chicago Tribune
07-03-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Cancer support group and 109th anniversary events
Chesterton Liberty Bible Church: 824 North Calumet Ave. — A Cancer Support Group will be held at Liberty Bible Church's Chesterton campus from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 10. The group provides encouragement and prayer for those who may be experiencing cancer, who are cancer survivors, or have friends or family facing cancer. For more information, email cancersupport@ Crown Point St. Matthias Church: 101 W. Burrell Drive — There will be Men's Bible Study Groups from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. this month, on March 12, March 19 and March 26. To register for the Bible Study, visit East Chicago Greater First Baptist Church: 4862 Olcott Ave. — The church will have its worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, which is a time for fellowship and praise. Gary Cathedral of the Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St — The Cathedral of the Holy Angels will have a Rite of Election from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 9. Catechumens preparing for Baptism and the sacraments at the Easter Vigil will participate in the Rite of Election. Christ Temple: 4201 Washington St. — Christ Temple in Gary will have its 100th anniversary celebration at 11 a.m. March 9. For more information, call 219-682-4004. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church: 2300 Grant St. — St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 109th church anniversary this March, with several events throughout the month with a theme of 'Faith in God's Plan and Purpose for 109 Years.' There will be a spirit event at 11 a.m. March 9, where attendees are asked to wear church-appropriate attire reflective of their favorite sports team, high schools, or Greek Life organizations, during service. There will also be two church anniversary observances at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on March 25, featuring special guests. For more information, call 219-944-7313. Carter Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 635 W. 49th St. — The church will have coffee & conversation every Tuesday and Thursday each week from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 219-293-7570 Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Hammond Bishop Noll Institute: 1519 Hoffman St. — Bishop Noll will host Lenten fish fry dinners from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 14, March 21, April 4, and April 11. Meals will include entree, salad bar, dessert and drink. Prices for seafood meals start at $15 with options of perch or pollock, shrimp and mixed platter. There will also be an option for a salad bar only for $8, and a kids meal option for $7. For more information, call 219-932-9058. Faith United Church of Christ: 3030 175th St. — Faith United Church of Christ will have a Northwest Indiana International Women's Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on March 8 with worship, prize giveaways, appetizers and more. It will also feature guest speaker Matina Montes, a published author and an expert in spiritual development. The event is $10 and open for members and guests of the NW Indiana Ministry Center. Those interested can register online. Hobart Bethel Church: 704 W. County Road 700North — Bethel Church will have a GriefShare morning session from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and evening session from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 11. Each week the group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects, then discuss the video and personal lives as a support group. For more information or to register, visit Portage St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — St. Peter Lutheran Church will have Sunday School at 9 a.m., church services at 10 a.m. every Sunday, and Bible studies at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, call 219-762-2673. Schererville Immanuel Presbyterian Church: 140 U.S. 30 — Sunday school at Immanuel Presbyterian Church takes place on the second, third and fourth Sundays of every month. For more information, call (219) 865-2686.
