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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
X Factor star Sam Callahan reveals shocking new job and it's worlds away from music
SAM Callahan 's new career is a huge pivot from his rise to fame as a pop star on X Factor. Essex singer appeared on the 5 The X-Factor's Sam Callahan has an interesting new job Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 He works as a marksman for a pest control and wildlife management company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan 5 The singer posed with an air rifle to promote his company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan But a recent post on his Instagram revealed that the Sam modeled some of the gear he wears and uses, including a 12ft/lbs air rifle sub. "Putting the @jack_pyke gear to the test, with some great shooting out on the farm today. Good quality 'get up' breeds good performance if you ask me ," Sam captioned the post where he posed in camouflage gear while holding the large rifle. The business is described as "professional and ethical pest control and UK wild game management, carried out using precision rifle methods and "ideal for rural properties across Essex." x factor Along with modelling some of his favourite hunting clothes, Sam also revealed he'd recently partnered with a local butcher to process small game, such as rabbit, pigeon or partridge among others, that he captures through his work. "Proud to be turning pest control into a real food resource and reducing waste whilst helping landowners manage their properties," Sam wrote on the business' Facebook page. Sam also runs another business where he offers mobile car retuning around Essex. But the X Factor alum has not given up on singing entirely and last week performed a set at Bournemouth Pride, where he sang a number of cover songs, including Prince's Purple Rain and Robbie Williams' Rock DJ. Most read in TV Sam has also worked as a personal trainer and a racing car driver, including behind the wheel of a sporty Porsche, on the GT4 Supercup series. As if that all wasn't enough, Sam regularly stars in Christmas pantomimes. Sam Callahan sings You're Beautiful by James Blunt in his X Factor audtion The singer still has a legion of fans thanks to his X Factor fame, as proven by the fact he's able to knock out calendars of Sam was mentored by Louis Walsh on X Factor, but he didn't quite make it to the final on X Factor with a performance of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls seeing him bow out of the contest. Last year, Sam popped the question to girlfriend, Charlie, a veterinary nurse and the pair will soon tie the knot. 5 Sam appeared on the 2013 series of The X Factor Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Sam has tried many different careers over the years Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
X Factor star Sam Callahan reveals shocking new job and it's worlds away from music
The singer is a jack of all trades and even races Porsches game man X Factor star Sam Callahan reveals shocking new job and it's worlds away from music Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAM Callahan's new career is a huge pivot from his rise to fame as a pop star on X Factor. Essex singer Sam appeared on the reality singing series in 2013 and since then has moved into a number of different careers, including a racing car driver. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The X-Factor's Sam Callahan has an interesting new job Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 He works as a marksman for a pest control and wildlife management company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan 5 The singer posed with an air rifle to promote his company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan But a recent post on his Instagram revealed that the 31-year-old now works as a marksman for his own company which offers pest control and wildlife management in Essex. Sam modeled some of the gear he wears and uses, including a 12ft/lbs air rifle sub. "Putting the @jack_pyke gear to the test, with some great shooting out on the farm today. Good quality 'get up' breeds good performance if you ask me," Sam captioned the post where he posed in camouflage gear while holding the large rifle. The business is described as "professional and ethical pest control and UK wild game management, carried out using precision rifle methods and "ideal for rural properties across Essex." Along with modelling some of his favourite hunting clothes, Sam also revealed he'd recently partnered with a local butcher to process small game, such as rabbit, pigeon or partridge among others, that he captures through his work. "Proud to be turning pest control into a real food resource and reducing waste whilst helping landowners manage their properties," Sam wrote on the business' Facebook page. Sam also runs another business where he offers mobile car retuning around Essex. But the X Factor alum has not given up on singing entirely and last week performed a set at Bournemouth Pride, where he sang a number of cover songs, including Prince's Purple Rain and Robbie Williams' Rock DJ. Sam has also worked as a personal trainer and a racing car driver, including behind the wheel of a sporty Porsche, on the GT4 Supercup series. As if that all wasn't enough, Sam regularly stars in Christmas pantomimes. Sam Callahan sings You're Beautiful by James Blunt in his X Factor audtion The singer still has a legion of fans thanks to his X Factor fame, as proven by the fact he's able to knock out calendars of himself topless year after year. Sam was mentored by Louis Walsh on X Factor, but he didn't quite make it to the final on X Factor with a performance of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls seeing him bow out of the contest. Last year, Sam popped the question to girlfriend, Charlie, a veterinary nurse and the pair will soon tie the knot. 5 Sam appeared on the 2013 series of The X Factor Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Prince hid in a bush to speak to Nicole Scherzinger
Prince once hid in a bush to speak to Nicole Scherzinger without being seen. The former Pussycat Dolls singer considered the late Purple Rain hitmaker - who died in April 2016 aged 57 following an accidental overdose - a friend and mentor, and she will never forget a time she and her friends had gone to Las Vegas to see him in concert, only for him to surprise the group before the show by trying to attract his pal's attention without being spotted. Speaking on Hot Ones, Nicole told host Sean evans: "He's got his show in Vegas, and I'm bringing my girlfriends, and we're super excited to see the show and to see him perform and support him. "We're out by this pool at this hotel. Me and my girlfriends are like, 'This is awesome! The sun is shining, we get to see Prince tonight in concert — it's gonna be magical.' "And me and my friends are talking and then we hear a psst, psst "And we see this bush kind of moving. We hear psst, psst!' And I'll be damned, Prince was hiding behind the bush trying to get my attention. I don't know why!" Nicole recalled Prince looked fabulous iin "full shoulder pads" and high-heeled shoes. She added: "It was like noon. Fully dressed, looked amazing. Just Prince-ing it up, heels and all." The Tony Award-winning star credited Prince for her hugely successful theatre career after some advice he gave her when he went to see her perform in the 2014 revival of Cats in London's West End. She said: "I wouldn't be here, Sean, without him. "He actually came to see me in Cats and he was like, 'You are an analog singer — you're not a digital singer. Your voice is too big, and you need to do music that's big enough for your voice. And this is your stage, Nicole.' " When Prince passed away, Nicole hailed the Raspberry Beret singer as the "most phenomenal human I've ever been blessed to know." She wrote at the time: "One cannot put into words the godly talent, power, and magic he possessed — both on and off the stage. "The world will remember him as the legendary musician, humanitarian, and activist who united people through the universal language of music. But I will remember him as my dear friend, a brother, mentor, and my inspiration … Though you are no longer with us, your legacy remains forever."
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
West Lothian singer's performance of Prince's Purple Rain strikes the right chord in Cyprus
Sean Lynch from Fauldhouse took the You're a Star 2025 title A West Lothian man seems to have hit a purple patch after moving to live on an island in the Mediterranean popular with tourists. Sean Lynch, who is from Fauldhouse, recently hit all the right notes with the judges when he won the You're a Star 2025 competition in Cyprus with an incredible performance in the final of the classic Prince song, Purple Rain. The 30-year-old was singing in pubs and clubs around West Lothian before moving to Paphos in 2017. The former pupil at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn now resides in Paphos on the island's southwest coast but the final of the competition was in the country's capital, Nicosia. 'I was 22 when I first came over to work in one of the Louis Hotels as singer. I moved back to Scotland in 2018 and then returned to Cyprus in February 2020. 'I love Motown music but when I'm performing I cover everything and anything.' The Lynch family from Fauldhouse was already well-known in and around West Lothian for music, performing, and entertaining. Before moving Sean's jobs in Scotland included working as an assistant events manager for VPZ, before that he worked in Schuh Warehouse at J4 for many years. 'Sean continued: 'At the weekends I'd be out singing, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I travelled all over Scotland to different venues – pubs, clubs and holiday parks. He now performs at a wide range of events in Cyprus including, corporate functions, private parties, and weddings. The Cyprus-wide competition was organised by New Music School and Recording Studios. 'I applied online for the You're a Star singing competition and made it into the last 40 contestants,' said Sean. 'I made it to the semi-final and then into the final. 'There were 15 singers in the final and I won. There was a cash prize and also a holiday courtesy of the competition sponsor, SeeYou Travel. 'I will be going into the studio to record and will be releasing Purple Rain as the 'winners single'. It will be available on all music streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music etc. "I'm then hoping to start releasing some of my own stuff too.' Despite enjoying his life in the sun, Sean hasn't forgotten his roots and comes home to Scotland once a year in March for Mother's Day and performs a show at Fauldhouse Miners' Welfare club, which always sells out in advance. 'I've been performing the show there for a number of years,' said Sean. 'I'll be back for it again next year on Sunday, March 15'.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Federal agencies bust major drug ring in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — Approximately 7,000 grams of fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine are now off the streets of New Jersey, thanks to a major federal drug bust. Investigators said the drug ring operated out of a senior housing complex, leaving residents terrified for their safety. More Local News 'Over the past year, the Bloods gang has terrorized the Kretchmer Homes public housing complex in Newark, New Jersey, using violence and fear to operate their drug trafficking business,' said Cheryl Ortiz, a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. More than two dozen alleged gang members are charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses. The investigation was carried out by the FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 'This operation…removed numerous firearms and approximately 7,000 grams of heroin and fentanyl from our streets,' said Ortiz. 'That's enough fentanyl to kill 500,000 people.' Investigators claim the suspects used clever packaging to make their product seem less destructive. 'We allege that the market fentanyl, the deadliest drug in our country, and cocaine, the most addictive drug in our country, by stamping wrappers with names like 'Scarface,' 'Coco Puffs,' [and] 'Purple Rain' to make the content inside the package less scary and more attractive. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba said the raid was the result of a long-running investigation that used a variety of investigative techniques. 'Court-authorized wiretaps, controlled purchases by informants and undercover officers, hundreds of hours of surveillance, and search warrants on over a dozen locations in the Garden State,' said Habba. The defendants are each facing 10-year mandatory minimum sentences, with the possibility of up to life in prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
