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BBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Locals shocked by pub's sudden closure
A pub in Derby has abruptly closed with a handwritten note placed on the door saying the brewery owner was unhappy about photos of it being shared Abbey, in Darley Abbey, dates back to the 15th Century and is one of the last surviving buildings from an extensive sources told the BBC the current landlords were informed by Samuel Smith's Brewery, which owns the pub, they had broken policies and were dismissed with immediate effect. The brewery has refused to comment on the closure. Samuel Smith's operates about 200 pubs across the UK and is famous for its strict rules laid down by owner Humphrey include a no-swearing policy, no televisions or jukeboxes and a ban on the use of mobile phones or laptops in its public Abbey's closure comes after another pub owned by the brewery in Bradford shut unexpectedly in September brewery also shut down another historic pub in north-west London in Repton, a councillor at Derby City Council, posted on Facebook: "All the brewery have said so far is that the managers did not follow company policies, which the couple deny emphatically.""We're all really sad and sorry for the landlords, who have now lost their home and livelihood." The Abbey had been closed for five years before re-opening in September who was part of the campaign to get it reopened, told the BBC the fresh closure had come as a shock to the local community."I went in for a quick pint on Tuesday and everything seemed to be OK, although I know that the landlords have come under a certain amount of pressure in recent months," he said."I was rung and told the pub was to close immediately."People are absolutely appalled and shocked by the immediate closure."We were starting to build up the trade again. It's a good pub with great atmosphere, in the village centre."It's an important and integral part of the village and village life."
RTÉ News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Behind the Music - Clare O'Malley
Irish singer-songwriter and actress Clare O'Malley has released a double A-side single, New Heights and Little Weirdo, from her upcoming debut EP. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Clare has appeared in theatrical productions in New York City and The Abbey in Dublin and starred in films such as Creed. She was also a backing vocalist for Jedward at Eurovision in Azerbaijan in 2012. Her grandmother, Mary O'Malley, founded the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, and her grandfather was renowned Irish poet Thomas Kinsella. Tell us three things about yourself . . . It was only in the pandemic I turned to writing my own music; until then I had spent my career as an actor in either New York or Dublin, telling other people's stories. The first movie I acted in was Creed. I was Jedward's backing vocalist when they went to Eurovision in Azerbaijan. How would you describe your music? Nuggets of wisdom and gold on the right ears. Who are your musical inspirations? Sinéad O'Connor, Eva Cassidy, Carole King, Kacey Musgraves. What was the first gig you ever went to? Britney Spears. I remember being deeply upset when I could see she was chewing gum and singing. What was the first record you ever bought? Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden - had it on repeat! What's your favourite song right now? I'm loving belting along to some Chappell Roan, especially Pink Pony Club. It's great for a road trip, or some Teddy Swims. Favourite lyric of all time? "I have often asked myself the reason for the sadness in a world where tears are just a lullaby." - Carole King. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be? Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland. Where can people find your music/more information? Subscribe to YouTube @ClareOMalley. Follow on Insta @clare_o_malley and the usual -Spotify, iTunes.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dwyane Wade's transgender daughter, 17, enjoys Beyonce concert with stepmom Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union treated her transgender stepdaughter Zaya Wade to Beyonce 's Inglewood show for her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday. The teenage daughter of retired NBA star Dwyane Wade matched her stepmom in cowboy boots as they posed at the concert together. Zaya, 17, completed her look with a white minidress and a cropped jean jacket, while Gabrielle sizzled in a leather miniskirt, a tasseled tank, and a matching Stetson. Last summer, Zaya and Dwyane co-founded the non-profit organization Translatable - a digital arts initiative designed to empower trans youth of color and their families. 'My dad tries to scare any person I have interest in,' Zaya confessed to Seventeen in February. 'He's kind of intimidating. The people I've dated have all been afraid of him in the first interaction. He's gigantic and he has this deep, booming voice. But the facade only lasts for so long and you actually see his real personality. He's a teddy bear.' Dwyane welcomed Zaya and his 23-year-old son Zaire during his five-year marriage to high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches, which ended in 2007. Gabrielle publicly announced Zaya's gender affirmation at age 12, and said that she's 'instilled such a confidence in my femininity'. Zaya recalled to Who What Wear earlier this month: 'I tried to compensate in every single way, and it was so draining. '[Gabrielle] was so adamant about telling me that I don't have to look or act a certain way - I can just be me. And, oh my god, I thank her every day for it.' Turning heads: Gabrielle wore $375 Tecovas 'The Abbey' boots selected by stylist Thomas Christos Kikis
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dwyane Wade's transgender daughter, 17, towers over stepmom Gabrielle Union at Beyonce concert
Gabrielle Union Wade treated her transgender stepdaughter Zaya Wade to the first stop of Beyoncé's 32-date Cowboy Carter Tour, which was held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Monday. The nepo baby of retired NBA star Dwyane Wade - who graduates from high school and turns 18 next month - easily towered over the 5ft7in, 52-year-old Riff Raff actress. Zaya (born Zion) appears to measure somewhere between 6ft and 6ft2in judging by how she looks standing directly next to her 6ft4in, 43-year-old father at an Out100 event on December 11. Last summer, Wade and Dwyane co-founded the non-profit organization Translatable, which is a digital arts initiative designed to empower trans youth of color and their families. 'My dad tries to scare any person I have interest in,' the LGBTQAI+ activist confessed to Seventeen in February. 'He's kind of intimidating. The people I've dated have all been afraid of him in the first interaction. He's gigantic and he has this deep, booming voice. But the façade only lasts for so long and you actually see his real personality. He's a teddy bear.' The Utah Jazz co-owner welcomed Zaya and his 23-year-old son Zaire during his five-year marriage to high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches, which ended in 2007. Gabrielle publicly announced Wade's gender affirmation, at age 12, on February 11, 2020 and she's 'instilled such a confidence in my femininity.' 'I tried to compensate in every single way, and it was so draining,' the outspoken Zoomer recalled to Who What Wear earlier this month. '[Union] was so adamant about telling me that I don't have to look or act a certain way — I can just be me. And, oh my god, I thank her every day for it.' The Nebraska-born beauty flaunted her taut tummy in a black fringed cropped tank, matching leather mini-skirt, cowboy hat, bag, and $375 Tecovas 'The Abbey' boots selected by stylist Thomas Christos Kikis. Zaya - who's currently taking estrogen - wore a white mini-dress beneath a cropped jean jacket, white studded purse, and black cowboy boots. Gabrielle - who boasts 37M social media followers - posted an Instagram video of herself proudly pointing out Wade during the concert from their VIP seats. Wade was standing next to 17-year-old Delilah Fishburne and her famous mother Gina Torres, who co-starred with Union in Netflix's 2020 rom-com The Perfect Find. Speaking of which, the Independent Spirit Award nominee also got to reunite with her Perfect Find leading man Keith Powers inside SoFi Stadium. Gabrielle publicly announced the outspoken Zoomer's gender affirmation, at age 12, on February 11, 2020 (pictured) and she's 'instilled such a confidence in my femininity' Union flaunted her taut tummy in a black fringed cropped tank, matching leather mini-skirt, cowboy hat, bag, and $375 Tecovas 'The Abbey' boots selected by stylist Thomas Christos Kikis The Nebraska-born beauty - who boasts 37M social media followers - posted an Instagram video of herself proudly pointing out Wade during the concert from their VIP seats In the fall, the Uber brand ambassador will begin her astrobiology studies at a mystery college in a Democratically-leaning blue state Gabrielle's entourage also included The Fire Inside actress Ryan Destiny, Canadian actress Nicole Lyn, and her hairstylist Larry Sims. Union is next set to produce and star as Detective Shay Williams in Justin Dyck's upcoming horror film, The Casket Girls. The married couple of 10 years - who split in 2013 - are also proud parents of six-year-old 'miracle' daughter Kaavia and he fathered 11-year-old son Xavier with babymama Aja Metoyer. Dwyane also raised his 23-year-old nephew Dahveon Morris. The Idea of You producer and Wade - who have a prenup - originally met at a Super Bowl party in 2007 before going public with their romance in 2010. In the fall, Zaya will begin her astrobiology studies at a mystery college in a Democratically-leaning blue state.
USA Today
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chappell Roan duets with Elton John at intimate Oscars after-party
Chappell Roan duets with Elton John at intimate Oscars after-party Show Caption Hide Caption 'Anora,' Adrien Brody and the full Oscars recap USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa recaps the 97th Academy Awards from Los Angeles, where 'Anora' was the night's big winner. LOS ANGELES – On Sunday night, Chappell Roan brought it home to West Hollywood. At 21, the pop sensation had a divine experience at hallowed gay bar The Abbey, which went on to inspire her joyous hit song 'Pink Pony Club.' Six years later, Roan performed the tune with Elton John just a block away at West Hollywood Park, where the music legend hosted his annual Oscars after-party. Donning a sparkly pink cowboy hat with silver fringe, John helped close out the night as he danced and sang the queer anthem onstage with Roan. 'You have sacrificed so much for the queer community, and you made it so I can be the artist I can be,' Roan told him before the performance. 'Thank you so much.' 'You're the best, baby,' John said. 'Thank you for doing this.' Chappell Roan proclaims 'free the nipple!' at Oscars after-party concert It was a shockingly intimate show for Roan, 27, whose popularity has exploded within the past year. Although she now plays to festival crowds of roughly 100,000 people, Sunday's headlining set found the Grammy winner performing for just a few hundred partygoers in a white-and-gold tent. ('Can you believe it?' she quipped. 'We're in a dog park behind the Abbey!') Dressed in a ruffled white shirt with a black vest, the electrifying Roan ran through nearly a dozen of her beloved songs, including 'My Kink is Karma,' 'Naked in Manhattan,' 'Casual' and 'Good Luck, Babe!' She cheekily introduced 'Hot to Go!,' which has its own delightful accompanying dance. 'I'm going to teach you guys a dance,' Roan explained. 'I know some of you are wearing strapless little gowns. So if I tell you to raise your arms and a little nip slip happens … good! Free the nipple! It's Elton John's party, you can do that here!' At times, she lightly chided the stuffy crowd of tuxedo-clad guests, many of whom watched the show through their smartphones and refused to move to the music. 'There's a very strange row of people in the back all wearing the same thing, all of them looking like this,' Roan said at one point, feigning a dead-eyed expression. 'Honey, welcome. I invite you to let loose, baby. Oscars are over! Let's have fun!' Chappell Roan delivers a beautiful 'Your Song,' duets with Elton John onstage The emotional highlights of the night were Roan's gorgeous covers of John's catalog: Midway through the concert, she unearthed a heavenly rendition of his 1970 ballad 'Your Song.' 'I'm going to sing a song that's one of my favorite songs of all time,' Roan said. 'I think it's maybe the best song of all time. I dedicate it to my parents – They're here tonight! Mom and Dad, wave! – I dedicate this song to them, because they introduced me to Elton John. I would not even be here were it not for them! And obviously, Elton, this is yours.' Afterward, the Midwest Princess admitted that it was 'scary to sing it in front of the person who wrote it.' But that didn't deter Roan later on, when she brought John onstage for a soaring duet of his stirring 1974 anthem 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.' The Piano Man, of course, handled the keys as she looked on fondly. At the start of the evening, John, 77, told the crowd how he fell in love with Roan and her music. 'She's so kind and amazingly agreed to do this,' John said. 'She's one of the biggest stars in the world right now. She not only speaks with her voice onstage, but offstage, too. So it's my honor, and privilege, to welcome to the stage, the incredible Chappell Roan!' What you didn't see on TV: Selena Gomez leaves Oscars early; Kieran Culkin jokes with wife 'Anora' cast and crew party late into the night after Oscar best picture win John's starry Oscar gathering, which raises money for his AIDS foundation, wasn't the only raucous after-party happening in West Hollywood. After its eye-popping tally of five Oscar wins, the place to be late Sunday night was the 'Anora' celebration, which distributor Neon hosted at the swank Soho House West Hollywood. Guests dined on a spread of pizza, fries and tortellini as they waited on director Sean Baker, who made his entrance roughly three hours after the ceremony ended. Baker and his wife, producer Samantha Quan, were greeted with roaring applause as they ascended the club's lit-up marble staircase, each with two Oscar statuettes in hand. The bash stretched across multiple floors and rooms, with a stunning, wraparound view of the LA night sky. 'Red Rocket' star Simon Rex was spotted early in the evening grooving to Curtis Mayfield and Thelma Houston, but he later ceded the dance floor to 'Anora' breakout Mark Eydelshteyn, who wildly spun around and head-banged his way through the film's signature tune, Take That's 'Greatest Day.' He grabbed his buddy Yura Borisov as they elatedly jumped up and down, although they snuck off to another room when the DJ queued up – of all songs ‒ Roan's 'Hot to Go!'
