Latest news with #Tragedy
Arab News
2 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Body of Saudi boy who fell into river in Turkiye recovered
BEIRUT: Search and rescue teams in Turkiye recovered the body of a nine-year-old Saudi boy on Saturday morning, six days after he reportedly fell into Haldizen Creek in Uzungol region. The Saudi Embassy in Turkiye confirmed in a statement on X that the body of the boy was recovered following extensive searches by Turkish rescue teams over the past few days, and that the required procedures are underway in coordination with the family and the pertinent authorities. The boy, who media reports have identified as Faysal Ramzi Al-Sheikh, is believed to have been spending a holiday with his family in Trabzon province when he went missing. It was reported that he was beside one of the steep banks of the creek when he slipped into the river due to heavy rainfalls which had upped the level of the river water. In its statement on X, the Saudi Embassy said: 'May God have mercy on him … the embassy, in coordination with his family and the competent Turkish authorities, will complete the required procedures.' It expressed its deep condolences to the family, adding it 'sincerely thanks the Turkish authorities for their great efforts in searching for the deceased … and recovering his body.'
Washington Post
5 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Baylor mourns death of freshman lineman after he was shot in Mississippi
Baylor's football program mourned the loss Wednesday of Alex Foster, an 18-year-old defensive lineman who was set for his freshman season after taking a redshirt last year. According to multiple reports, Foster was killed by gunfire in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi. Greenville police officers were called to the scene of a shooting just after midnight on Tuesday night, and discovered a man in a car who was suffering from gunshot wounds, a police spokesperson told the Associated Press. The man was said to have been transported to a hospital, where he died shortly thereafter. A local coroner's office confirmed to the AP and to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger that the man in question was Foster.
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
The girl in photo was once Bollywood's superstar, was highest paid actress, lost all money, was unable to pay hospital bill, died due to...
The girl in photo was once Bollywood's superstar, was highest paid actress, lost all money, was unable to pay hospital bill, died due to... Meena Kumari was one of the most celebrated actresses of her time. Known as the 'Tragedy of Queen' of Indian cinema, her life was marked by incredible talent, deep anguish and a tragic end. One the highest-paid actresses of her time, Meena Kumari's filmography includes some of the most iconic films including Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Aarti, Baiju Bawra, Parineeta, and Main Chup Rahungi. The actress died of cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 39. Her last days were marked by illness and solitude. She was also struggling financially, so much so, that her family didn't have Rs 3500 to pay at the hospital after she passed away. In a throwback interview with a news portal, Director Bimal Roy's daughter Rinki Roy Bhattacharya revealed that Meena Kumari breathed her last on the afternoon of March 31, 1972 at 3:25 pm in St Elizabeth's nursing home. During that time, the actress and her family was penniless. They were required to have Rs 3500 to release her body. Rinki further said that the doctor had to support them so that the family could inhume the remains. Despite garnering success in professional world, Meena Kumari's personal life was full of challenges. Her marriage to Kamal Amrohi was marked by conflict and unhappiness. According to reports, Amrohi was abusive and controlling, which led to emotional distress in Meena's life. Her struggles with alcohol began following their separation, which ultimately started affecting her health. By the time of her death, Meena Kumari didn't have enough money to pay her medical bills, and her lack of financial management left her in a terrible state.
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Steps stars now - from heartbreak, reality TV and unusual career move
Steps, the beloved British pop group, have come a long way since their split over 20 years ago - from switching fame to become a teacher and reality TV stints British pop group Steps rose to fame during the 90s with their hits, Tragedy, Chain Reaction, and 5, 6, 7, 8. But a lot has happened since the beloved band split in 2001, with many seeking fresh starts away from the spotlight and others going through their fair share of heartbreak. Just this week, it emerged that singer Faye Tozer has reportedly moved out of the family home she shared with husband Michael Smith and their teenage son in South Tyneside. Rumours about the state of her 16-year marriage began swirling after Michael, 43, took to social media last year to post a cryptic message about heartbreak. One post read: 'I met you when I was not looking for you and lost when I loved you the most.' Not long afterwards, he shared an image of the iconic Banksy artwork showing a broken heart patched up with a plaster, captioned 'closed for repairs.' When contacted by MailOnline for comment on the status of their relationship, Michael offered only a vague explanation, saying: 'We're going through some things and trying to work some stuff out. That's all I will say.' Faye, 48, is best known for being one-fifth of '90s pop group Steps with fellow popstars Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, and Ian 'H' Watkins. Together, they sold over 20 million records worldwide and reunited three times over the years - but what are they up to now... Faye Tozer Following the original Steps split, Faye made waves in musical theatre with roles in Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Me and My Girl, and Tell Me on a Sunday. She also appeared on The Celebrity Chase. Though currently facing a rocky patch in her marriage, Faye has previously described husband Michael as 'the best thing that ever happened to me', but it seems the spark has gone out for the former lovebirds. The pair share a teenage son, Benjamin. In 2018, she was a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing, dancing alongside Giovanni Pernice. The connection between the pair sparked a flurry of speculation but was dismissed by Faye and her husband. Faye herself later hinted that Strictly had spiced up things at home, revealing: 'It's really exciting now. My husband couldn't make it to the live show on the first week but when I got home, he couldn't wait to see me. Let's just say that.' Before tying the knot with Michael, Faye was married to Danish drummer Jesper Irn. The pair were together for nearly a decade and wed in 2002, but their relationship ended after five years. Lee Latchford-Evans Since Steps first disbanded, Lee has made a name for himself on stage, starring in Grease in the West End and winning the military-style reality show Commando VIP. At 49, he's also a qualified personal trainer and last year launched The 5,6,7,8 Method, a workout based on the group's hits. He's been married to actress and dancer Kerry-Lucy for 12 years, and the couple share a two-year-old son, Leo. 'We've wanted a baby for so long,' Lee said following the birth. Lisa Scott-Lee Lisa, now 48, lives in Dubai where she runs a performing arts school. She shares two teenage children, Jaden and Lily, with husband Johnny Shentall, formerly of Hear'Say. 'Steps has been my life for the last 24 years but being the principal of the school is my day job,' she explained. 'I'm mainly office-based now but still teach the kids singing and dance sometimes. I'm really proud to be able to tell people I'm a teacher.' Lisa has also dabbled in solo music and reality TV, starring in Totally Scott-Lee, Dancing On Ice, and CelebAir. Claire Richards After the band broke up, Claire paired up with H to form H & Claire before stepping back from the spotlight to raise children Charlie and Daisy with husband Reece Hill, who also happens to be Steps' former publicist. Claire, 46, later reappeared on Celebrity Big Brother and as a guest on Loose Women. She has since released her second solo album, Euphoria. Ian 'H' Watkins Known for his high energy, H went into musical theatre post-Steps, starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and countless pantos. He shares twin boys Macsen and Cybi Ryder-Watkins with ex-partner Craig Ryder. In 2020, he broke boundaries by being one-half of the first same-sex duo on Dancing On Ice with skating partner Matt Evers. They made it to week five.
Rhyl Journal
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
BGT viewers make same comment moments into live semi-final
The show opened with a live performance from Steps and the cast of 'Here & Now', a new jukebox musical that uses the music of Steps. Together, the band and cast sang 'Tragedy' to mark the last live semi-final of this series of BGT. Following the act, BGT viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the performance. True POP PERFECTION! 👌 We were living for our opening Guest Act, the cast of 'Here & Now' with none other than pop music icons, Steps! #BGT #BritainsGotTalent — BGT (@BGT) May 24, 2025 Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one ITV viewer said: 'Claire's voice from steps still incredible.' Another fan said, 'The Steps musical looks like a blast.' A third said: 'Wow, they really nailed this steps thing on #BGT.' When is Britain's Got Talent final 2025? The live final of Britain's Got Talent will air next Saturday (May 31) at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX. It is the first year that the popular show hasn't aired semi-finals every weeknight at the end of May, as scheduling changes were changed to weekly slots by ITV bosses earlier this year. The iconic golden buzzer now also appears during the live shows, with one act being sent straight to the final each week. Previously, the golden buzzer had only featured during audition rounds since it was launched back in series eight. Recommended Reading What does the winner of BGT get? Through the years there have been 16 winners of BGT, from comedian Viggo Ven to dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey and dance group Diversity. This year the winner of BGT will take home a prize of £250,000 and they are given the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the royal family. In the ITV show's first three years, winners won a prize of £100,000 while the biggest winners were Ashleigh and Pudsey with a prize pot of £500,000 in 2012.
