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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
At HM's behest, Sayyid Shihab receives Tunisian and Lebanese Ambassadors
Muscat: At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs receives, separately, in his office at Al Murtafa'a Camp on Wednesday Azzedine el Tayse, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia and Albert Samaha, Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic to bid them farewell at the end of their tours of duty. HH Sayyid Shihab expressed his appreciation to the ambassadors for their efforts in strengthening bilateral relations between Oman and their respective countries. He wished them success in their future endeavors and for their countries' peoples further progress and prosperity. For their part, the ambassadors expressed their profound thanks to His Majesty the Sultan, for the support extended to them during their tenure in Oman, which enabled them to carry out their duties. They wished His Majesty continued good health and a long life, and for Oman continued progress and prosperity under His Majesty's wise leadership.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Alison Hammond reveals how missing one text meant she didn't see Ozzy Osbourne for final time
Alison Hammond has revealed how missing one text meant that she didn't get to see Ozzy Osbourne 's final Black Sabbath gig in Birmingham. Speaking on This Morning on Wednesday (23 July) following the death of the frontman aged 76, the presenter recalled how she didn't see a text Jack Osbourne sent her extending an invitation from Sharon Osbourne to see the farewell show at Villa Park. 'I feel so, so bad because I could have gone to see him, and I'm so saddened. But I did watch the concert, and I thought it was unbelievable,' Hammond added.
CNA
a day ago
- General
- CNA
Work It - Feeling emotional when colleagues leave without a farewell
Not all workplace exits come with farewell lunches. When a respected colleague leaves with only a brief goodbye email, is it normal to feel unsettled? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at]
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why Ozzy Osbourne was 'floored' by daughter Kelly's surprise engagement at Black Sabbath send-off - after her Slipknot star boyfriend asked for his permission to propose
For , it would prove to be the 'perfect end to a perfect show.' Fans across the world are in mourning following the legendary rocker's death, aged 76, in Birmingham on July 21, just weeks after his farewell performance with Black Sabbath at the city's Villa Park stadium. And it was here, at the home of his beloved Aston Villa, that Osbourne saw daughter Kelly accept a surprise marriage proposal from boyfriend Sid Wilson. The Slipknot musician got down on bended knee as family and friends -among them Osbourne, his wife Sharon and son Jack - relaxed backstage after Sabbath had signed off in front of 40,000 fans. But while Osbourne was already aware that a proposal was forthcoming, he had no idea that Wilson - who raiss son Sidney with Kelly - would do it at Villa Park. Speaking to TMZ after Kelly confirmed the engagement on social media, Sharon admitted her husband had been 'floored' by the timing of his romantic gesture - describing it as the 'perfect end' to his farewell gig. She admitted that Wilson had already given her advance warning of the proposal, after personally asked the rocker for permission to marry his daughter months earlier. But the plan to propose at Villa Park was intentionally withheld from Osbourne, because Wilson wanted to surprise him following the show. A video of the moment opens with Sharon telling the crowded backstage area: 'You've got to be quiet!' Wilson is seen standing in front of Kelly's parents as he prepares to get down on bended knee, before his future father-in-law quips: 'F**k off, you're not marrying my daughter are you?' Offering Kelly a custom made Mouawad engagement ring, he says: 'Kelly you know I love you more than anything. Nothing would make me happier than to spend the rest of my life with you. 'So in front of your family and all of our friends, Kelly will you marry me?' The Black Sabbath frontman performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park in Birmingham less than three weeks ago. In a statement confirming Osbourne's death, his family said on Tuesday night: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. Hours earlier, Kelly had shared a post reflecting on her 'magical' evening at Osbourne's final show, alongside a photo with her son Sidney and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' The rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005. 'You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart,' Osbourne told the crowd in his final speech. The music legend vowed, however, that it would be his final ever performance due to his health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson's in 2020. The star was a titan of music who somehow survived controversies that would end the careers of many others, and weathered health problems that would leave most of us on our backs. Whether it was biting the head off both a bat and a dove, snorting a line of ants or urinating on a US war memorial while wearing one of his wife Sharon's dresses, Osbourne was defined by his antics both on and off stage. The singer, who sold more than 100 million records, will forever be synonymous with the heavy metal band he formed in his home city of Birmingham in 1969. With hits that included Iron Man, War Pigs and Paranoid, Black Sabbath's pushing of occult themes proved both hugely popular and controversial, with a future pope even condemning Osbourne for his 'subliminal satanic influence'.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'General Hospital' Legend, 71, Says Farewell Again: 'This Day Comes'
'General Hospital' Legend, 71, Says Farewell Again: 'This Day Comes' originally appeared on Parade. Kin Shriner, 71, has played Scott Baldwin on General Hospital since 1977. Scott played a pivotal role on the ABC soap for decades. However, over the past several years, the character has often disappeared off-screen without any explanation. That was the case when Scott was embroiled in helping Ava (Maura West) switch out Sonny's (Maurice Benard) bipolar medication, but suddenly went out for snacks and never came last time Scott was on-screen was in August 2024, and it appears that's the end of the run for Shriner. Shriner took to X to reveal that his dressing room at General Hospital has been given to Jens Austin Astrup, who plays Kai on the daytime drama. 'This day comes for all actors kin who !!!all u can do is wash it down with a martini and know that people want to take a pic with u every day I had a great run thanks @GeneralHospital fans for decades of support !!!,' he wrote on X while including a picture of the dressing room sign. Shriner has used social media at various times to indicate he wasn't filming the show, alluding to his time on General Hospital coming to an end. In 2023, he shared via X, 'I just found out Scotty @GeneralHospital was written out I thank u @GeneralHospital fans for decades of supporting me !!' As General Hospital fans know, Shriner and Scotty did come back for another stint. However, thanks to another actor now occupying Shriner's dressing room, it seems Scotty's run in Port Charles has come to an end. Then again, it's a soap, and anything is possible, especially when it comes to Scott Baldwin. General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC. 'General Hospital' Legend, 71, Says Farewell Again: 'This Day Comes' first appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
