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Extra.ie
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Billy Joel shares health update following diagnosis
World-famous singer Billy Joel has insisted that he feels 'good' despite being diagnosed with a brain condition earlier this summer. The US music icon was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in May, which forced him to cancel a number of scheduled concerts, including dates in Edinburgh and Liverpool. After being diagnosed, he shared that the condition appeared to have been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. Billy Joel insists that he is feeling 'good'. Pic: Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images for ABA Speaking to Bill Maher on his Club Random Podcast, Billy shared a mostly positive update on his health. He said: 'It's not fixed, it's still being worked on. 'I feel fine, my balance sucks. It's like being on a boat. Billy Joel. Pic:for The Recording Academy 'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' According to the NHS website, 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 veteran singer mentioned on the podcast that he does not know what caused the condition and that, despite not drinking anymore, he thought it might have been caused by that. Billy Joel. Pic:for Maritime Music With world-renowned hits such as Piano Man, Uptown Girl and My Life, Billy Joel has been a household name since the 1970's. At the time of his diagnosis, the 76-year-old also told fans that he was 'sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience'. A statement shared on his Instagram account said: 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Since beginning his career in the mid-1960s, Joel has won five Grammy Awards and has been nominated for 23, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruno Mars's Debut Album Reaches A Landmark, 15 Years On
Bruno Mars's Doo-Wops & Hooligans returns to the Official Albums chart, hitting 400 weeks on the ... More U.K. list — easily the longest run of his career. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Bruno Mars didn't just make his name known with his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, he produced one of the most successful pop projects of all time. The full-length turned him into a superstar thanks to mega-hits like "Just the Way You Are," "Grenade," and "Marry You," among others, and the project still resonates with a huge population. Nearly 15 years after it dropped, fans are still consuming both the collection and its tracks in massive numbers. As the bestselling title returns to one tally in the United Kingdom, Mars reaches a milestone he's never seen before. Doo-Wops & Hooligans Returns Doo-Wops & Hooligans reenters the Official Albums chart this week, the U.K.'s ranking of the most consumed full-lengths and EPs. The list blends both sales and streaming activity to generate a clear snapshot of total consumption, while separate rankings also exist for pure sales and streaming. This week, Mars lands at No. 96 on the chart, and Doo-Wops & Hooligans hits an impressive 400 weeks spent on the competitive roster. Bruno Mars's Longest-Running Album by Far Doo-Wops & Hooligans is Mars's first project to live on the Official Albums chart for 400 weeks. It's still his only release to earn a triple-digit stay, and it stands out as the longest-running success of his career by a significant margin. His follow-up, Unorthodox Jukebox, is his second-longest-running title, with 85 weeks on the tally. More Weeks Than All His Other Albums Combined To date, Mars has released only four albums, including a joint effort with Anderson .Paak under the name Silk Sonic. The three most recent projects — Unorthodox Jukebox, 24K Magic, and An Evening With Silk Sonic — have collectively spent fewer than 200 weeks on the Official Albums chart. That means Doo-Wops & Hooligans has now spent more than twice as long on the list as all of Mars's other albums combined. Streaming Activity Powers the Comeback At the moment, Doo-Wops & Hooligans doesn't appear on any of the U.K.'s sales-focused rankings, but it does land on the Official Albums Streaming chart. The tally highlights the most successful projects on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, and this week, the debut set lifts from No. 87 to No. 81. Streams on those platforms appear to be largely responsible for the album's continued success and its exciting return to the Official Albums chart.
Forbes
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Billie Eilish's Debut Album Surges Half A Decade Later
Billie Eilish's When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? surges on four U.K. charts as her Hit Me ... More Hard and Soft Tour hits the country. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Billie Eilish performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Billie Eilish is currently in the middle of her Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, which began in September 2024 and is set to run until almost the end of 2025. The singer started July by playing two shows in Glasgow, Scotland, before heading to London for six nights at The O2 Arena. Later this month, she'll trek to Manchester and headline four dates in that city, before flying to Dublin. From there, she'll travel to Japan and then launch another leg throughout the United States before the year is over. To celebrate Eilish's tour hitting the United Kingdom, fans in the country have been consuming all three of her albums in huge numbers. Interestingly, her debut full-length is the greatest gainer at the moment, even though her current trek focuses on the music presented on her third project, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Billie Eilish's Debut Album Returns in a Big Way When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, the project that introduced Eilish to the world more than half a decade ago, currently appears on four charts in the U.K. The bestselling effort returns to all four as streams and sales of the full-length grew considerably. When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? lands at No. 82 on the Official Albums chart, a general consumption tally, and reenters lowest at No. 92 on the Official Albums Sales list. It also appears on both the Official Physical Albums and Official Albums Streaming rosters, in positions between those two numbers. Years on the Charts for Billie Eilish's First Album In the past, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? has reached No. 1 on all four charts, but the length of time it has spent on each varies widely. Among the four tallies where Eilish's debut project can be found, it has spent the least amount of time on the Official Albums Sales list, racking up 167 frames. The full-length is now up to 265 stays on the Official Albums Streaming roster — almost exactly 100 weeks longer than on the main sales ranking. All Three of Billie Eilish's Albums Live on the Charts All three of Eilish's albums — When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Happier Than Ever, and Hit Me Hard and Soft — appear on multiple charts in the U.K. at the moment. While the first of the bunch enjoys the greatest comeback, it also appears on the fewest tallies and ranks the lowest. Meanwhile, Hit Me Hard and Soft nears the top 10 on several.
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Practical Magic' star reveals they aren't returning for the sequel: ‘Not in my control'
Evan Rachel Wood is not returning for 'Practical Magic 2.' The actress, 37, shared the news in a message on her Instagram Stories Friday. 'I am getting asked about this a lot, so l'll just clear it up now; I was not asked to come back and be in the #PracticalMagic sequel,' Wood wrote. Advertisement 9 Evan Rachel Wood speaks at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles in Sept. 2022. Getty Images for The Recording Academy 'l offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line,' Wood explained, adding that she 'was told they are re-casting' her role as Kylie Owens from the 1998 film. 'I am sorry to disappoint the fans,' Wood continued. 'It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.' Advertisement 9 Evan Rachel Wood tells fans she won't be in 'Practical Magic 2.' Evan Rachel Wood/Instagram 9 Evan Rachel Wood attends the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Getty Images Wood portrayed Sandra Bullock's on-screen daughter in 'Practical Magic.' The film, directed by Griffin Dunne and based on Alice Hoffman's 1995 novel, follows sisters Sally (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) who are taught magic by their aunts after their parents die. Advertisement The movie grossed over $68 million worldwide and became a cult classic. 9 Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock in 'Practical Magic.' Moviestore/Shutterstock 9 Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are returning for 'Practical Magic 2.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Wood's announcement came after the news that Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest are reprising their roles as Aunt Frances and Aunt Jet, respectively, for the sequel. Advertisement Bullock, 60, and Kidman, 58, will also be back for the 2026 follow-up film, which Susanne Bier is directing with a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett. 9 Stockard Channing, Evan Rachel Wood in 'Practical Magic.' Moviestore/Shutterstock New cast members include Maisie Williams, Joey King, Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod. The 'Practical Magic 2' filmmaking team said in a statement last week: 'Twenty-five years ago, Sally, Gillian, Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny flew off the pages of Alice Hoffman's beloved novel and into theaters around the world, and we are thrilled to bring the Owens family back to the big screen with Joey, Lee, Maisie, Solly and Xolo joining the next chapter in our story.' 9 Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman in 'Practical Magic.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 9 Nicole Kidman in 'Practical Magic.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 'The enduring affection for these characters has been our inspiration to deliver the next installment in the Owens' story to new fans, and those who've been with us since the beginning,' the statement added. In May, Kidman told Variety that the 'Practical Magic' cast thought about making a sequel when they shot the original film. Advertisement 9 Nicole Kidman, Goran Visnjnic, Sandra Bullock in 'Practical Magic.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 'We're so excited. Yes, yes, beyond excited. You heard our spell. We put out our spell already,' she shared. 'Practical Magic 2' is scheduled to be released in theaters on Sept. 18, 2026.
New York Post
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kelly Osbourne speaks out about claims that dad Ozzy Osbourne is ‘dying'
Kelly Osbourne is putting an end to rumors about her dad Ozzy Osbourne's health. The TV personality, 40, shared a video on her Instagram Stories Friday addressing online claims that her famous father, 76, is near-death amidst his various health struggles. 'So, there's this video going around on social media, and it's supposed to be my dad, but it's AI,' Kelly told her fans. 7 Ozzy Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne at the 2020 Grammy Awards. Getty Images for The Recording Academy 'And it has a voice like my dad's David Attenborough or something,' she continued. 'And it starts out saying, 'I don't need a doctor to tell me that I'm going to die. I know I'm going to die.'' 'What the f–k is wrong with you people?' Kelly added. 'Why would you spend your time making a video like this?' The former 'Fashion Police' host clarified that Ozzy is 'not dying.' 7 Ozzy Osbourne during the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 7 Kelly Osbourne attends The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2025 in London. WireImage 'Yes, he has Parkinson's, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be,' Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's daughter said, 'but he's not dying. What is wrong with you?' Kelly also slammed the speculation that her parents have a 'suicide pact,' which Sharon, 72, spoke about over 15 years ago. 7 Kelly Osbourne in a selfie with her dad Ozzy. Instagram/@kellyosbourne 'That was bulls–t my mum said to get attention one time,' Kelly explained, adding, 'And my dad's not dying. Stop.' In 2007, Sharon told The Mirror: 'Ozzy and I have absolutely come to the same decision. We believe 100 percent in euthanasia so have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains.' 'If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it – we'd be off,' Sharon added. 7 Kelly Osbourne with her dad Ozzy and mom Sharon at the pre-Grammy Gala in 2020. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Ozzy confirmed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2020. According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson's is a disorder of the nervous system that affects movement and causes tremors and stiffness. There is no cure. The rock legend has also undergone multiple surgeries in recent years, including for a debilitating spinal injury in 2019. 7 Ozzy Osbourne with Kelly Osbourne's son Sidney. Instagram/@kellyosbourne In Nov. 2023, Ozzy said he has 'at best 10 years left' to live. Ozzy, who is now confined to a wheelchair, recently played his final concert with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The 'Crazy Train' singer was joined by other iconic musical acts including Steven Tyler, Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Ronnie Wood for the 42,000-person crowd concert. 7 Ozzy Osbourne performs at Black Sabbath's 'Back to The Beginning' concert on July 5, 2025. Greg Draven/X After the last song, Ozzy was presented with a cake and fireworks went off over Villa Park to close out the emotional night. Kelly got engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson in front of her parents backstage at the event.
