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BBC News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The global stars who rocked Ipswich Portman Road over the years
Ipswich Town Football Club's Portman Road will welcome global superstar Ed Sheeran in July - but he is not the first to have rocked the big names including Sir Elton John and Rod Stewart have performed to thousands of fans in years gone the legendary Tina Turner blessed the town with her presence during a show in the Ipswich gets ready to welcome Sheeran in July for three shows, here is a look back at the stars who have played at Portman Road over the years. Tina Turner The late Tina Turner came to Portman Road in 1990 as part of her Foreign Affair tour that included 121 her Portman Road show was the first ever concert to be held at the stadium. Songs performed to the thousands included What's Love Got to Do With It, Proud Mary, Show Some Respect and many more. Turner died in 2023 at the age of 83. Rod Stewart Stewart has performed not once, not twice, but three times at Portman first took to the stage in 1991 with fans queuing for hours to ensure they got a good spot once inside the literally kicked off this show by booting a football into the crowd of 25,000 fans. Fast forward 16 years, he was back again in 2007 as torrential downpours failed to stop the crowds turning up in their group The Pretenders kept the crowd warm despite the rain, before Stewart came out and belted out hits like Maggie May and You Wear It was back in town in 2019 performing to a 19,000 strong crowd as the heavens once again opened. Bryan Adams Bryan Adams, the Groover from Vancouver, filled Portman Road back in 1992 for his Waking Up the World tour. He was supported by Squeeze, Little Angels and Extreme, and the tour merchandise T-Shirts included Ipswich's name nestled in with big cities like Athens, Berlin, Manchester and more. The encore was electric as Adams performed the beloved song Summer of '69 as well as Diana and One Night Love Affair. The Canadian star later returned to Ipswich to perform at the Regent Theatre in 2010. Dire Straits 1970s rock group Dire Straits performed at Portman Road back in 1992, nine months after the release of their sixth studio album, On Every album went to number one in the album charts after its release. The Portman Road tickets cost £21 and the band was supported by Was (Not Was) and Lyle Lovett. Elton John Sir Elton performed at Portman Road in 2004 and more recently in 2004, 23,000 fans attended to see the gig, which was the first one at the stadium in 12 years. James Blunt warmed up the crowd before Sir Elton took to the stage. BBC Suffolk reporter at the time, Oli Moorman, spoke of the "amazing atmosphere" as Sir Elton performed. "The look of complete elation on so many faces (in some cases fuelled by a tipple or two) was a clear sign that Sir Elton had given the people of Ipswich a night to remember," he said. In 2017 Sir Elton was then supported by Jake Isaac at a sold out show and wowed the crowds with Rocket Man, Your Song, and many other hits. R.E.M. American quartet R.E.M. performed at Portman Road for their Around the Sun tour in show was the day after the country was left shocked by four suicide bombers targeting London's transport network killing 52 people and injuring hundreds more. Singer Michael Stipe started the show with a statement detailing the band's intention for the performance, which he said was "about catharsis, about epiphany, about feeling, about remembering, about community and about celebration - about celebrating life".Songs included on the set list were Everybody Hurts, Losing My Religion and Man on the Moon. Neil Diamond In 2005 Neil Diamond, the legendary singer behind Sweet Caroline, performed at Portman two hour performance included many of his top hits, but fans at the time said they were disappointed with the lack of Song Sung Blue that would have been very apt with Town's blue kit. Regardless many were still overjoyed with the then 64-year-old's performance. Red Hot Chili Peppers In 2006 American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers traveled to Ipswich as part of their UK tour that year. The sold out show to 28,000 fans was kicked off by singer Anthony Kiedis questioning to the crowd: "Ipswich? Where's Ipswich?"The gig included hit songs like Californication that was described as "immense", and others like Can't Stop, Dani California and Right on Time with a London Calling style intro. BBC reporter Jim Connolly said at the time the crowd "lapped up" the performance. P!nk In late 2009 P!nk announced her Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour for the UK which included a Portman Road was just one of six shows for the American the summer of the following year, P!nk delighted fans with songs including Get the Party Started, Funhouse and So also included acrobatic stunts that she has become famous for during her live shows. Barry Manilow Barry Manilow, the American singer behind Copacabana, Mandy and Could It Be Magic announced he was playing Portman Road in 2014 as part of an eight-date tour. It was also the first show at the stadium since P!nk in 2010. Manilow performed many of his hits delighting thousands of fans. Ed Sheeran While Sheeran has just announced his upcoming shows, it is technically not the first time he has performed at Portman Road. Sheeran previously performed there in 2021 as part of TikTok's UEFA Euro 2020 the event was live streamed, there was no live audience however. Sheeran has performed other shows however across Ipswich including in Chantry Park in for Sheeran's upcoming July shows go on sale in the coming days. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Time Out
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Here's a sneak peek at NYC comedian Zach Zimmerman's new special
It's a question humans have been asking for millennia: How do we define love? From Shakespeare's "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" to Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It," these ardor-related questions elicit complicated responses. Brooklyn comedian Zach Zimmerman now has his own answer, and he's unveiling it in a comedy special titled "Surprise Me," which makes its debut on YouTube at 8pm on Tuesday, April 22. In the hour-long show, he digs into a variety of different types of love, from parent-child to romantic to polyamorous—always with a humorous twist. It's free to watch and sure to be hilarious; here's a sneak peek at what to expect. This special brings together Zimmerman's greatest hits pulled from his eight years of stand-up comedy in NYC, his appearances on late night TV shows and his book Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? The special also brings in new, never-before-heard material, as well. "The narrative thrust of it is about my family and trying to figure out a good definition of love," Zimmerman told Time Out New York. "So my mom tells me she loves me unconditionally, but she goes to the ballot box and votes against my rights. My ex said he loved me, but then cheated on me and dumped me on a plane. So I'm trying to figure out, what does love mean? And eventually I come to a conclusion by the end of the special navigating it all, and I won't spoil it. It's a surprise." The plot includes bell hooks, doughnuts, evangelical Christianity, Grindr and many more surprising twists and turns. While nearly a decade of stand-up work has gone into this special, Zimmerman said he's been working on it seriously for about a year. He partnered with production company Pretty Good Friends to create the show, and you'll notice the wardrobe and set details by Dos Jefes. When the show debuts at 8pm on April 22, Zimmerman himself will be in the chat live. ("If you don't like it, please don't comment, 'bad' because that will destroy me and my fragile ego," he joked.) "I want to delight my current fans and find some new ones," Zimmerman said. In terms of his familial relationships, the 36-year-old queer comedian who grew up in southern Virginia struggles to reckon with his mother who voted for President Donald Trump. In many ways, he said, it's a microcosm of American culture nowadays: "Can you coexist with someone who you fundamentally disagree on so many ways?" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Zimmerman (@zzdoublezz) As for romantic love, Zimmerman isn't shy about sharing his heartbreaks on stage. "I've found people like my suffering and failures and foibles," he says. "I love sharing my horrific dating stories." Watch "Surprise Me" on YouTube. It debuts on Tuesday, April 22 at 8pm. And catch Zach Zimmerman co-hosting the Pretty Major comedy show with Jay Jurden every other Tuesday at Union Hall in Brooklyn.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Voice Contestant Ryan Whyte Maloney Dead at 44
Ryan Whyte Maloney, who competed on Blake Shelton's team in Season 6 of The Voice, has died at the age of 44. He died by suicide, the Clark County Coroner confirmed to People magazine. Whyte Maloney first rose to fame with his audition in Season 6 of The Voice, which aired on NBC in 2014. He sang Journey's 'Lights,' accompanied by his own guitar playing, and all four coaches — Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher — turned their chairs, hoping to get him on their team. Whyte Maloney chose Team Blake, and he won his first Battle round with a rendition of Tina Turner's 'What's Love Got to Do With It.' More from TVLine #OneChicago Team Previews Most 'Cinematic' Crossover Yet and the Danger for Three Couples Timothée Chalamet Performs a Selection of Bob Dylan's Hidden Gems as SNL's Musical Guest - Watch SNL Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton-Style Rap Gets Interrupted by a Rambling Donald Trump He triumphed in the second round of Battles, too, with a cover of Rascal Flatts' 'Easy.' Whyte Maloney was eliminated in the Season 6 Playoffs before making it to the live shows, but he did return for the season finale to perform alongside other contestants (including future country superstar Morgan Wallen) in a version of Kenny Chesney's 'Summertime.' In the years that followed, he continued to perform and record music, including a regular gig at Shelton's Las Vegas bar and live music venue Ole Red. Press PLAY below to watch video of Whyte Maloney's initial audition on : TV Stars We Lost in 2025 View Gallery7 Images Best of TVLine The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres
