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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jamal Roberts Crowned Winner of American Idol 2025 in Record-Breaking Finale
The American Idol Season 23 finale delivered an emotional and star-studded night as Jamal Roberts , a 27-year-old father of three from Meridian, Mississippi, was officially crowned the winner . Competing against John Foster and Breanna Nix, who placed second and third respectively, Jamal sealed his victory with a powerful performance of 'Her Heart' by Anthony Hamilton. Host Ryan Seacrest described the outcome as the result of the 'biggest finale vote in show history,' with fans having less than three hours to cast their votes during the live event. The finalists began the night with a group performance of Queen's 'We Are the Champions', joined by the show's Top 14 contestants, setting a celebratory tone for the evening. Ahead of the finale, all three contestants visited their hometowns, a cherished American Idol tradition. Jamal's segment featured him singing 'Just My Imagination' by The Temptations, accompanied by touching clips from his visit home, where he expressed his hope to bring 'love, peace, and unity' to his community. Jamal, a physical education teacher by profession, now embarks on a promising musical journey. As per Newsweek, the American Idol winner receives a record deal with Hollywood Records , along with a $125,000 advance and an additional $100,000 upon completing an album, totaling $250,000. He will also be provided with a recording budget of up to $300,000, which serves as an advance recouped from future earnings. From his soulful voice to his heartfelt story, Jamal Roberts captured America's hearts—earning not just a title, but the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable musical career.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool squad in Dubai hotel with $33,000-a-night rooms
Liverpool's players were spotted inside a luxurious hotel in Dubai as they enjoyed a few days off following Sunday's game against Arsenal. Eight days separate Liverpool's 2-2 draw with the Gunners and next Monday's trip to Brighton, so Arne Slot allowed himself and his players some downtime in order to continue celebrating their Premier League title win. While Slot took the decision to head to Ibiza, where he was spotted spending time with Wayne Lineker, Liverpool's players headed to Atlantis The Royal — a luxury hotel in Dubai. Virgil van Dijk and co were pictured strolling through the hotel, as well as also spending time on a luxury yacht off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Dean Huijsen offer, Jeremie Frimpong 'advanced', Luis Diaz plan READ MORE: How Liverpool could line up next season with Jeremie Frimpong and 3 more exciting transfers Alexander-Arnold is not visible in any of the footage of the trip which has been circulating, but it is believed that he is there, as the vacation was apparently partly organized as a farewell trip for the right-back, who is set to join Real Madrid at the end of the season. Reported to be one of the finest hotels in the world, lavish suites at Atlantis The Royal can set guests back from $9,000 to $33,000 per night when booked at short notice. The Skyscape Penthouse — the cheaper of those two options — boasts a large terrace with an infinity pool, a jacuzzi and views of the Arabian Sea. Even the cheapest rooms at the hotel cost more than $1,000 per night; it is not clear which rooms the Liverpool players have been staying in. While the players have been enjoying the sunny weather in the Middle East, head coach Slot has also been having plenty of fun of his own in the Balearic Islands, partying at the famous O Beach club. Drinks can cost thousands of dollars at O Beach, which is co-owned by Wayne Lineker — the brother of former England star Gary — with the priciest item on the menu a six-liter bottle of Armand de Brignac brut, which costs €9,500 ($10,500). A 15-liter bottle of Veuve Clicquot Nebuchadnezzar will set customers back €4,900 ($5,450), while a three-liter bottle of Dom Perignon is priced at €3,750 ($4,150). Other outlandishly pricey items — although ones which most people could still stretch to — include a glass of fresh fruit juice, which costs a whopping €10 ($11), and a can of Red Bull, which costs €7 ($8). Lineker shared a picture of himself alongside Slot, accompanied by the caption "Caption this #ynwa", while he also shared a video of Slot being serenaded to the tune of We Are the Champions by Queen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wayne Lineker (@waynelineker) Liverpool is winless in its two games since it clinched the league last month, after allowing a two-goal lead to slip against Arsenal. Speaking after the game, Arne Slot said of the Reds' failure to close the game out: "Unfortunately, we had 15 to 20 minutes where we played with the same intensity [to the previous weekend at Chelsea, when Liverpool lost 3-1]. "It is not completely bad, but I miss a little bit – and the first 15 or 20 minutes of the second half were similar to what we saw last week, where we played really good with the ball, came into so many promising positions but in the final third we were not that decisive. And defending last week, the few goals we conceded were – let's put it positively – not so good. That I saw in the first 15 minutes after half-time, but the first half was great."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates with Wayne Lineker at Ibiza beach party
Arne Slot partied with celebrities at Wayne Lineker's lavish Ibiza beach resort following Liverpool's Premier League match with Arsenal. Slot flew to the Balearic island after Sunday's 2-2 draw as he continued to celebrate winning the title on his first attempt. Liverpool, who wrapped up their record-equalling 20th top-flight crown with four games to spare last month, do not play again until Monday and Slot has given his champions some time off before they travel to Brighton and Hove Albion. Telegraph Sport has been told the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and other senior players flew to Dubai this week, but Slot took himself to one of the world's most famous party islands. Credit: Instagram/waynelineker That included a visit to the O Beach Club, which is owned by Lineker, the younger brother of Match of the Day host Gary. The 63-year-old posted footage of Slot being serenaded to the tune of Queen's We Are the Champions, as well as a picture of the pair along with the message: 'Caption this.' Among the celebrities present were former Eastenders actor Dean Gaffney, who shared a clip featuring Slot on his Instagram story along with the caption: 'Eagle-eyed viewers will spot a certain Premiership-winning manager.' Liverpool's 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur last month triggered what is proving to be a month-long title party that will culminate in an open-top bus parade on May 26. Having romped to their second English title in 35 years, Slot's side have eased up in recent weeks, losing 3-1 at Chelsea and surrendering a 2-0 lead on Sunday. After visiting Brighton on Monday, they will be presented with the Premier League trophy on the final day of the season the following Sunday when they host Crystal Palace. That will be in front of a packed Anfield, an honour denied them when they were last crowned champions in 2020 during the coronavirus crisis. Then, Jordan Henderson lifted the trophy in a near-empty stadium.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker and EastEnders icon in Ibiza just hours after Arsenal clash
LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot was spotted in ibiza partying with celebrities after Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal. The Prem champions drew 2-2 with the Gunners at Anfield where the visitors came back and cancelled out Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz's openers with goals by Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino. 4 Liverpool boss Arne Slot was spotted partying in Gary Lineker's brother Wayne's club in Ibiza 4 Slot was joined by EastEnders star Dean Gaffney 4 Slot celebrated to the tune of Queen's famous We Are the Champions 4 Slot is gearing up for Liverpool's open-top bus parade Slot, 46, led the Reds to only their second Premiership title on his debut season after replacing legendary manager Jurgen Klopp only last summer. The Dutch tactician won the Merseysiders' 20th ever title and equalled Manchester United's record. Liverpool put together some passionate celebrations ever since Slot and co mathematically confirmed the title three weeks ago against Tottenham at the Kop. And thus the ex-Feyenoord boss decided to fly to Ibiza after the game with Arsenal to party at the popular O Beach Club, which is owned by Gary Lineker's brother Wayne. The club owner shared a pic of him and Slot sharing a warm embrace on Instagram. Wayne issued the following caption: "Caption this." The celebrity duo were joined by Eastenders star Dean Gaffney who shared a clip of him at the club close to Slot on his instagram story. Gaffney added the following caption: "Eagle-eyed viewers will spot a certain Premiership-winning manager." Another clip showed the Liverpool boss celebrating to Queen's famous We Are the Champions song. Slot is now focused on Liverpool's last two Premier League matches before the open-top bus parade on May 26. The Reds visit Brighton on Monday and will then host Crystal Palace the following Sunday. That is when the champions will lift the trophy at Anfield in front of their fans.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker and EastEnders icon in Ibiza just hours after Arsenal clash
LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot was spotted in ibiza partying with celebrities after Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal. The Prem champions 4 Liverpool boss Arne Slot was spotted partying in Gary Lineker's brother Wayne's club in Ibiza 4 Slot was joined by EastEnders star Dean Gaffney 4 Slot celebrated to the tune of Queen's famous We Are the Champions 4 Slot is gearing up for Liverpool's open-top bus parade The Dutch tactician won the Merseysiders' 20th ever title and equalled Liverpool put together some passionate celebrations ever since Slot and co mathematically confirmed the title three weeks ago against Tottenham at the Kop. And thus the ex-Feyenoord boss decided to fly to Ibiza after the game with Arsenal to party at the Read More on Football The club owner shared a pic of him and Slot sharing a warm embrace on Instagram. The celebrity duo were joined by Eastenders star Dean Gaffney who shared a clip of him at the club close to Slot on his instagram story. Gaffney added the following caption: "Eagle-eyed viewers will spot a certain Premiership-winning manager." Most read in Football Another clip showed the Liverpool boss celebrating to Queen's famous We Are the Champions song. Slot is now focused on Liverpool's last two Premier League matches before the open-top bus parade on May 26. The Reds visit Brighton on Monday and will then host Crystal Palace the following Sunday. That is when the champions will lift the trophy at Anfield in front of their fans.
