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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Billy Joel's wife shares update on husband's brain disorder
Billy Joel's wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, has said his family is "hopeful for his recovery" after the singer-songwriter was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder. Last week, the 76-year-old singer announced that he had cancelled all his upcoming performances and tour dates across the US and UK, after he was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a condition caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid building up in the brain's ventricles. In an Instagram post on Joel's official account showing the musician and his wife posing with their two daughters, Della Rose and Remy Anne, Alexis wrote: "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received. Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future." Joel's daughter, Alexa, recently described her dad as the "strongest and most resilient man". She said: "We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of my father's health diagnosis. "My dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known … and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. "The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him … it means a lot to me, too." Ms Joel, who is the daughter of Billy Joel and model Christie Brinkley, also quoted the lyrics to Joel's song Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), signing off with: "The music continues … " The singer is best known for songs including Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It and An Innocent Man. Since beginning his career in the mid-1960s, Joel has won five Grammy Awards and been nominated for 23 and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Janet Jackson Set to Receive Icon Award at 2025 American Music Awards
Janet Jackson is set to receive the Icon Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, where she will also perform for the first time on TV since 2018. Jackson, who has won 11 American Music Awards over the course of her 50 years in the music industry, is also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, five-time Grammy winner and two-time Emmy winner who has sold more than 180 million albums worldwide. The chart-topper is one of only four artists to have a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in the 1980s, '90s, '00s and '10s, alongside Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and U2. More from The Hollywood Reporter American Music Awards Nominations: Kendrick Lamar Leads With 10; Post Malone Has 8; Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey Earn 7 Each Jennifer Lopez to Host 2025 American Music Awards American Music Awards Set Memorial Day Return on CBS Jackson's 'Someone to Call My Lover' single off of her 2001 album All for You recently experienced a TikTok resurgence, with the song returning to the Billboard charts, reaching No. 3 on the R&B digital songs chart and achieving a 1,400 percent gain in year-to-date U.S. on-demand streams according to Luminate. Her breakthrough third album Control, which recently celebrated its 39th anniversary, was the first by a woman to yield five top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and follow-up Rhythm Nation 1814 is to date the only album to spawn seven top-five charting songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson's performance will take place during the next leg of her Vegas residency Janet Jackson: Las Vegas, which launched in December 2024, with six shows taking place at the Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas from May 21-31. Jackson previously received the Billboard Music Awards Icon Award in 2018, where she performed a medley of 'Nasty,' 'If' and 'Throb' and delivered a speech in support of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. At the BBMAs, Jackson said, in part, 'I believe that for all of our challenges, we live at a glorious moment for history. It's a moment when at long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated or abused. I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination who support us in heart and mind. This is also a moment when our public discourse is loud and harsh. My prayer is that weary of such noise, we turn back to the source of all calmness — that source is God. Everything we lack, God has in abundance: compassion, sensitivity, patience and a boundless love.' The 2025 American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez are set to air live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday May 26 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Fan voting for the AMAs is open until Thursday at 11:59:50 p.m. PT except in the categories of collaboration of the year and social song of the year, both of which will be open for web voting through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs. Kendrick Lamar leads this year's nominations with 10 nods. The American Music Awards was created by Dick Clark Productions. DCP is owned by Penske Media Corporation, The Hollywood Reporter's parent company, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Janet Jackson performs on TV for 1st time in 7 years at American Music Awards
Janet Jackson made a triumphant return to television on Monday, taking the 2025 American Music Awards stage for her first televised performance in seven years as she was recognized for her impact on the music industry. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer captivated the audience with a dynamic set featuring fan favorites "Someone to Call My Lover" and "All for You." Dressed in a white bomber jacket and loose denim, Jackson's signature dance moves and energy had many in the crowd on their feet. After the performance, Jackson was invited back onstage to receive the AMA's prestigious Icon Award -- an honor celebrating her decades-long career and the "undeniable cultural and global influence" she has had on the music industry. Janet Jackson to perform for 1st time in 7 years: Here's what to know In her acceptance speech, Jackson expressed heartfelt gratitude, paying tribute to her family and reflecting on her journey. "I am so honored and so grateful. I mean, no disrespect in any way, but I don't consider myself an icon," she said. "My family, myself, our dream was to… It wasn't ever to be famous, we weren't always like that. We always had a special love for music, dancing, and singing. Fame came with the result of hard work and dedication." She described her story and that of her family as "truly an American story," adding, "This could only have happened in America." Jackson also shared her hope to inspire others. "The one thing that I hope for is that I've been an inspiration to others and artists to follow their dreams and succeed," she said before thanking her entire team. She also made a special point to thank her family, "who have been the biggest supporters," as well as her fans. "Because of you and God, I'm standing right here," Jackson concluded her speech. "I wanna thank the AMAs for this honor, which I am humbly grateful. And last, but not least, keep God in every part of your life because that's where he wants to be." In addition to the Icon Award, Jackson's illustrious career includes five Grammy Awards, 11 Billboard Music Awards and 11 American Music Awards. The 2025 American Music Awards were hosted by Jennifer Lopez from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday. Janet Jackson performs on TV for 1st time in 7 years at American Music Awards originally appeared on
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Janet Jackson receives Icon Award at 2025 American Music Awards, performs on TV for first time in 7 years
Music legend Janet Jackson returned to perform on TV for the first time in seven years at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who turned 59 earlier this month, sang and danced to her hits "Someone to Call My Lover" and "All For You" in front of the star-studded audience at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day before she was awarded the show's Icon Award. Rihanna was previously honored with the same award in 2013 and Lionel Richie in 2022. Jackson, an 11-time American Music Award winner and a five-time Grammy winner, has been topping the charts for decades. "Someone To Call My Lover," although originally released in 2001, recently climbed back on the Billboard 100 after the track gained popularity on TikTok. With hit songs like "All For You," "That's the Way Love Goes," "Nasty," "Together Again" and "What Have You Done For Me Lately," Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, with many seeing it as an overdue honor. In December 2024, Jackson launched a Vegas residency at Resorts World Theatre, and she's set to return to the same stage for three more performances later this week. Despite being one of the top-selling artists of all time, her career suffered from the fallout of the infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime appearance with Justin Timberlake, when her bare breast was briefly exposed. For years, Timberlake has been panned for not initially defending Jackson, who was widely blamed for what was referred to as a "wardrobe malfunction." He issued a public apology in 2021.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Billy Joel's daughter calls singer ‘most resilient man' following diagnosis
The daughter of US singer Billy Joel has described him as the 'strongest and most resilient man' following his diagnosis of a brain condition. The Piano Man singer was due to perform in Edinburgh and Liverpool in June but cancelled the concerts on Friday. He revealed he had been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain, and said it had been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. The singer's daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, shared a post on Instagram on Saturday thanking people for their support. She said: 'We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of my father's health diagnosis. 'My dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known … and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him … it means a lot to me, too.' She also quoted the lyrics to Joel's song Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), signing off with: 'The music continues … ' The New York-born singer rescheduled two of his UK shows in March, which were planned for 2025, because of a then-unspecified medical condition. Billy Joel is best known for songs including Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It and An Innocent Man (Matthew Horwood/PA) In the statement shared on Friday, Joel added: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' NPH is an uncommon and poorly understood condition that often affects people over the age of 60 and can be difficult to diagnose as its symptoms include mobility problems and dementia which are associated with more common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. The singer is best known for songs including Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It and An Innocent Man. Since beginning his career in the mid-1960s, Joel has won five Grammy Awards and been nominated for 23, and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999. Read More Barry Keoghan and Nicola Coughlan provide star power for Fastnet Film Festival in West Cork
