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USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Prince Royce runs on 'old-school' workouts, video games and action TV
In USA TODAY's The Essentials, celebrities share what fuels their lives, whether it's at home, on set, or on the road. As far as Prince Royce is concerned, the mark of a great song is that it "lasts a lifetime." The multiplatinum Latin pop star, who broke out in the early 2010s with his charming bilingual rendition of the Ben E. King classic "Stand by Me," is tipping his hat to the greats once more on his latest album "Eterno" (out now). The singer reimagines pop standards from the likes of Elvis Presley, the Bee Gees, Backstreet Boys and others with his signature bachata style. But for Royce, it's about more than just throwback jams: "As an artist ... you want to put out music that could go through generations and that can fit in other genres and rhythms and hopefully can just cross the globe." Royce, who grew up in a Dominican family in New York City, says these tropical-infused covers not only "show love and respect" to the original hits but also allow him to share a slice of his bicultural heritage with fans of varying backgrounds. "I grew up listening to American music, but I also grew up listening to Latin music in Spanish and English, and that's just my upbringing, all these rhythms in one place," Royce, 36, says. "And I kind of can bring that mix of my upbringing to (Dominican Republic), to American people, to people who know both languages." Music isn't the only esencial in Royce's life. The singer dishes on some of his beloved staples, from video games and daily workouts to action-packed TV. Prince Royce stays fit with 'old-school' workouts, 'sweet' dog Ruby Who needs a gym buddy when you have man's best friend? Royce stays in shape with a series of daily workouts that span "old-school" weight training with metal free weights to outdoor runs and golfing. As for warming up, the singer gets his blood pumping with morning walks with his Belgian Malinois dog Ruby. "The physical aspect just forces me to be healthier, to wake up early," says Royce of his exercise regimen. "Subconsciously, I wouldn't stay out drinking all night because I know I got to walk my dog and go to the gym, get up early and grind." Royce, who's "never really been that much of a dog person," gushes about his canine pal. "It's like a military dog," he says with a laugh. "She's like 70 pounds. It's my first big dog, but she's a sweet girl." "Originally, it was more like, 'let's get a dog to protect the house' type of vibe," Royce adds. "We kind of got lucky. … We read all these things online that said Belgian Malinois are crazy and they'll eat up everything in the house, but she's been good so far." 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé Prince Royce is all about the action for gaming, TV faves Royce doesn't play when it comes to his screen time. A self-described "big gamer," Royce often turns to video games as a travel pastime during long flights and hotel stays. Some of his favorites include the action franchises Call of Duty ("It's always the game that never ends") and Assassin's Creed. The singer's love of gaming extends beyond the console. When it comes to TV, Royce has been watching video game adaptations such as "The Last of Us" and "Fallout," with the latter blowing him away with its faithfulness to the game. "The way that they would play classical music while they're blowing something up and people are getting shot up, that's how the game actually was,' he says. "Those things kind of hype me up." Additionally, the Prime Video series' canine protagonist CX404, a Belgian Malinois, was the catalyst for Royce getting his dog Ruby. "It's also the same dog from 'John Wick,' and I like 'John Wick,' too. So then when I saw it in 'Fallout,' I'm like, 'That's it. I'm getting the badass dog.'" Prince Royce is grooving to deep house and this Drake album For Royce, there doesn't have to be a party to keep the beat going. The "Stuck on a Feeling" hitmaker has been listening to the pulsating grooves of deep house, a subgenre of house music known for its ambient and soul influences. "I've always liked it," Royce says, adding that the genre is perfect for "chilling by the pool on a Sunday or on a boat or just at home." "It's kind of chill vibes but still up-tempo." Royce's playlist is also bumping with Bad Bunny's reggaeton banger "Velda," taken from his latest album "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos," as well as the Drake and PartyNextDoor collaboration record "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U." "I'm a big Drake fan in general," he says. "That album was pretty cool." Prince Royce nerds out with self-help books, documentaries Royce isn't one for passive entertainment, whether it's the pages of a book or his channel-surfing destinations. The Latin Grammy-nominated singer recently finished reading "Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee" by Shannon Lee, a self-help biography he says he appreciated for its "motivational" exploration of the late martial arts icon's Zen philosophy: "You put water in a cup, and it just transforms into whatever shape of that cup. It kind of molds into whatever situation." "If I'm going to listen to something, or if I'm going to read something, I really hope that I'm reading something that can make me a better person or better my business or family," Royce says. Royce's thirst for knowledge also influences his viewing choices, citing documentaries as a favorite film genre. "I like learning something," he says. "I'll watch random animal documentaries on the History Channel or something, and those things sometimes interest me more than regular movies."
Metro
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jaws star, 77, cancels appearance after hospitalisation in 'a lot of pain'
Jaws actor Richard Dreyfuss was forced to cancel a fan convention appearance after being hospitalised over the weekend. The 77-year-old actor, who played sceptical oceanographer Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's 1975 horror classic, was due to appear at the National Geographic-sponsored SharkCon in Florida. However, in a video shared to the convention's Instagram, he revealed he was pulling out of the appearance after getting diagnosed with viral bronchitis. In a video from his hospital bed, Richard said: 'Hello cons, I'm very, very sorry to tell you that I've been diagnosed with viral bronchitis. And I've been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get there. 'I'm terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it.' The themed event – which was focused on shark shows and films – took place at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo in Tampa, where Richard was set for photo ops and autograph signings. In his video message, Richard added that he 'didn't want to get anyone else sick'. He said: 'I feel terrible about not showing up, and I'd feel worse about exposing you to this apparently very viral illness. 'But there will be other times and I will make it my business to show up and I want to wish you all good luck and happiness.' Richard, who sparked a fierce backlash last year after a rant against the MeToo movement and LGBTQ+ rights, admitted to being 'in a lot of pain' and insisted that his health was his top priority. The Stand by Me star jokingly added: 'I want you all to feel very sorry for me. And very sorry for yourselves. I'm in a lot of pain, and that has to come first, my health, and I feel very good about having the time and enough health.' According to the NHS, symptoms include: High temperature Cough, and possibly coughing up clear, white, yellow or green mucus Chest pain when coughing Shortness of breath Sore throat Runny nose SharkCon has also offered an apology to fans, and confirmed: 'All prepaid autographs and photo ops will automatically be refunded. There is no reason to reach out. 'It will take 5-10 business days plus what your bank takes for them to be processed. We are so sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.' More Trending Hollywood star Sharon Stone has already expressed her support for her showbiz pal, encouraging Richard to 'give [her] a hug'. The 67-year-old actress wrote online: 'Honey, feel better. The world is not good without you then come over and give me a hug.' Richard wasn't the only star from the Jaws franchise booked for the event. Others at the convention included Jaws stars Jeffrey Voorhees, Jonathan and Steven Searle, and Carla Hogendy, Jaws 2 actors John Dukakis and G. Thomas Dunlop, and Jaws 3-D castmembers John Putch, Jackie Kuntarich Cook and Liz Smith. 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: Kanye West hits out at 'absurd' sex trafficking and assault lawsuit from ex-assistant MORE: Ghost legend Patrick Swayze was 'the 10th choice' for iconic 90s movie MORE: Hollywood star, 84, reveals he nearly replaced iconic actor as James Bond
Perth Now
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Richard Dreyfuss diagnosed with viral bronchitis
Richard Dreyfuss has been diagnosed with viral bronchitis. The 77-year-old actor has announced via social media that he's withdrawn from a fan convention after contracting the illness. In a video shared on the SharkCon Instagram page, Richard said: "Hello cons, I'm very, very sorry to tell you that I've been diagnosed with viral bronchitis. And I've been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get there. "I'm terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it." The themed event - which is being sponsored by National Geographic - is being held in Florida this weekend. In his video message, Richard explained that he "didn't want to get anyone else sick". The award-winning actor said: "I feel terrible about not showing up, and I'd feel worse about exposing you to this apparently very viral illness. But there will be other times and I will make it my business to show up and I want to wish you all good luck and happiness." Richard also admitted to being "in a lot of pain" and insisted that his health was his top priority. The Stand by Me star jokingly added: "I want you all to feel very sorry for me. And very sorry for yourselves. I'm in a lot of pain, and that has to come first, my health, and I feel very good about having the time and enough health." SharkCon has also offered an apology to fans. The convention said in a statement: "All prepaid autographs and photo ops will automatically be refunded. There is no reason to reach out. "It will take 5-10 business days plus what your bank takes for them to be processed. We are so sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you." Hollywood star Sharon Stone has already expressed her support for her showbiz pal, encouraging Richard to "give [her] a hug". The 67-year-old actress wrote online: "Honey, feel better. The world is not good without you then come over and give me a hug."
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Oasis fans are only just realising Liam Gallagher's ‘real name' after reunion tour kicks off
super-moniker Oasis fans are only just realising Liam Gallagher's 'real name' after reunion tour kicks off FANS are going wild after only just clocking what Liam Gallagher's actual name is. After chanting the Oasis frontman's name - people have been left stumped after discovering his birth name isn't Liam. 4 Fans have been left surprised after noticing what Liam's real name is Credit: Getty 4 The Oasis icons have reunited finally for their world tour Credit: Instagram The 52-year-old rock 'n' roller was in fact born William John Paul Gallagher. His Irish parents Thomas and Peggy shortened it to the moniker - with Liam being the Irish diminutive form of William. The singer's middle names John and Paul could be a nod to their musical heroes The Beatles. Baffled fans wrote on social media: "I've only just realised that Liam is short for William." A second added: "Oh I had no idea about that!" A third bemused fan questioned his middle names and wrote: "Maybe it's something to do with Peggy being Irish? John and Paul are popular names due to being in the bible." Liam and brother Noel, 58, reunited after 16 years for their long-awaited tour opener in Cardiff, wowing fans with their performance. The brothers sent fans into a frenzy with a set list including classics such as Stand by Me, Wonderwall, Live Forever and Half The World Away. Noel and Liam played a whopping 23 songs from their impressive back catalogue as well as Roll With It and Don't Look Back in Anger. The music legends held arms as they made their emotional return to the stage and proved that the siblings have finally 'made peace' with each other. Liam Gallagher's heartwarming tribute during Oasis gig revealed - but did you spot it? As well as the 74,500 at the stadium, more than 1.3million fans watched live streams — with around 750,000 people tuning in on YouTube and a further 550,000 on TikTok and Instagram. Noel's 25-year-old daughter Anais was in the crowds as she rocked out to her uncle and dad's numerous hit tracks. Anais' mother Meg Mathews, who was married to Noel from 1997 until 2001, was also present at the concert. Fans were treated to performances by Cast, a Britpop band from Liverpool, and The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft before the Gallagher brothers smashed out their set. It's thought the superstars stayed at separate hotels after their opening reunion tour gig. Liam's partner Debbie Gwyther has been pivotal in keeping him focused ahead of the reunion dates and off the booze. Oasis played another night in Cardiff before moving on to Heaton Park in their native Manchester for five nights. Then the band heads to Wembley Stadium for five nights from July 25 and then on to Edinburgh and Dublin, with the first part of their UK leg ending at Croke Park on August 17. Oasis then heads over Canada and America for gigs in Toronto, Chicago, LA and Mexico City before returning to London for two more dates at Wembley at the end of September. They then move on to Asia, Australia and South America, finally ending their tour on November 23 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. You can check out every moment from last night's first show in our Oasis blog. 4 The Gallagher brothers kicked off their tour over the weekend to adoring fans Credit: Getty 4 The music legends - seen here together in 1999 - are now back on stage at last Credit: PA:Press Association
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Liam & Noel Gallagher staying in separate hotels on Oasis tour as brothers plan to ‘pace themselves' and dodge new rift
LIAM and Noel Gallagher wound down after their triumphant Oasis reunion gig by chilling in separate hotels half an hour from each other. The pair reunited after 16 years for Friday's sensational tour opener in Cardiff but dodged after-concert parties to get ready for last night's show. Advertisement 6 Liam is sounding 'better than ever' after being off the booze Credit: Big Brother Recordings 6 Noel stayed at a separate hotel to his brother after their opening reunion tour gig Credit: Reuters 6 Oasis stormed their sensational comeback show in Cardiff, wowing fans with their performance Credit: Getty The Sun on Sunday can reveal Liam, 52, and Noel, 58 — famed for their rock 'n' roll lifestyle — shared a few words before being whisked away from the Principality Stadium in waiting cars at around 10.30pm. A source said: 'The atmosphere was absolutely electric and Liam and Noel were delighted with the first night. 'They were a bit shell-shocked. 'It went better than anyone could have imagined. Advertisement 'The lead up has all been carefully orchestrated, as everyone knows how delicate and fragile Liam and Noel's relationship is. 'They don't want to over-expose themselves to each other. 'Determined to stay focused' 'Having separate residences is the best option so they can relax in their own space. 'They stayed in separate locations outside the city around half an hour away from each other. Advertisement 'They're happy families at the moment and they want to keep it that way. 'Liam has been off the booze for a while and sounds better than ever. Oasis pay touching tribute to tragic Diogo Jota as Liverpool star appears on screen in emotional song 'He wants eight hours' sleep every night and is avoiding boozing and partying altogether. 'Liam's clean-living is working wonders too. Advertisement 'Everyone's been really impressed — they're determined to stay focused on making the magic happen on stage.' The brothers sent fans wild with a set list including classics such as Stand by Me, Wonderwall, Live Forever and Half The World Away — which was used as the theme for TV sitcom The Royle Family. And they are determined to keep up standards. Liam's partner Debbie Gwyther has been pivotal in keeping him focused ahead of the reunion dates. Advertisement The source added: 'Debbie protects him from all the hype so he doesn't get carried away. 'They've swapped out Guinness for zero per cent alcohol beers and keep the vibe backstage as chilled as possible.' Noel's daughter Anais, 25, was at Friday's gig, along with her mum Meg Mathews, 59. So too was Liam's sons Lennon, 25, and Gene, 24. A source revealed: 'It was a special and emotional night for their kids as they didn't think they'd see their dads performing as Oasis again after their bitter feuding. Advertisement 'They've lived the ups and downs and seen it first hand. 6 Liam and Noel were 'delighted' with how the first night went Credit: BackGrid 6 The brothers embrace on stage as they finished their first gig together in 16 years Credit: Instagram 'Anais has been a driving force in helping bring the brothers back together. They were jubilant, but overwhelmed.' Advertisement Oasis representatives declined to say where Liam and Noel stayed — but it was reported the latter checked into the Park Gate Hotel in Cardiff city centre. And yesterday at around 6.30pm a grey Land Rover with a police escort of four officers on motorbikes was seen leaving the five-star Celtic Manor resort. Both hotels are part of the Celtic Collection franchise. As well as the main hotel, Celtic Manor boasts a number of private lodges. Then US President Barack Obama stayed in one in 2014. The hotel's 18-hole golf course has hosted the Ryder Cup. Advertisement The brothers' fellow band member Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Gem Archer, Cardiff-born Andy Bell and American drummer Joey Waronker are also joining the brothers on their clean-living tour regime. An unforgettable experience and a dream come true. One to tell the grandkids. Harry Bruce Back at the stadium, a secret after-party drew celebs including Danny Dyer, Louis Tomlinson, Cara Delevingne, Anya Taylor-Joy and Kasabian rocker Sergio Pizzorno. Welsh rugby ace Alun Wyn Jones was also there, along with Gavin and Stacey's Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones. Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis had been spotted watching the curtain-raiser from the VIP seats, leading some to speculate she is trying to book the band to star at the festival in 2027. Advertisement As well as the 74,500 at the stadium, more than 1.3million fans watched live streams — with around 750,000 people tuning in on YouTube and a further 550,000 on TikTok and Instagram. Fans lucky enough to get tickets for the gig were blown away. Harry Bruce, 25, from Glasgow, came with friends Oliver Cheetham, 20, from Sheffield, and Max Vince, 24, from Southampton. Harry told The Sun on Sunday: 'The atmosphere prior to the gig was something to rival a European football final — it was sensational. 'People from all over the country, of all ages coming together belting out tune after tune. An unforgettable experience and a dream come true. One to tell the grandkids.' Advertisement 6 Noel's daughter Anais was at the gig Credit: Instagram Oliver said: 'All different types of ages and faces where all together in unison and I've never experienced anything like it before. 'When Oasis came on and you could hear the rumble of Noel's guitar and Liam's voice it was like an out-of-this-world experience.' Max added: 'Standing there was absolutely incredible and the atmosphere was like nothing I've ever seen before. 'There were grown men and women with tears in their eyes. Advertisement 'Everyone was getting on so well, I even managed to get on the shoulders of the bloke next to me when Half The World Away came on. There was a buzz the whole evening and it didn't even take too long to get a drink which I was surprised at.' Simon Hunter, 43, travelled from London with fiancée Tara Parkhouse, 42. He said: 'They united an entire nation in Cardiff that spanned generations and gave the crowd something that is almost too incredible to put into words. "Liam, Noel and the band had the entire stadium rocking.' Advertisement
