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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans 'Go Wild' Over Morgan Wallen's Latest Walkout With Hall of Fame Legend: 'The Goat'
Fans 'Go Wild' Over Morgan Wallen's Latest Walkout With Hall of Fame Legend: 'The Goat' originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to Morgan Wallen's concerts, fans are usually just as hyped to see the walkout as they are to hear the live music. In fact, the East Tennessee native's entrances have become quite a tradition, serving as a major moment in their own right as they've featured a slew of big-time celebrities like Travis Kelce, Joe Rogan, Mike Tyson, Theo Von, and others. So when Wallen played his two-night stint at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, as part of his I'm The Problem Tour, ticket holders expected the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year to make a grand entrance with someone iconic in tow. Unfortunately for folks, that wasn't the case during night one of the two-show run as Wallen chose to walk out to the stage solo — a rare event. But, night two was a different story. On Sunday, June 29, the 'Love Somebody' hitmaker surprised fans when he invited NFL legend and former Green Bay Packer quarterback Brett Favre to take part in his pre-show routine. The pair had fans screaming as they strolled out together, with attendees catching a clear view of the spectacle on the jumbotron. A fan video shared on TikTok shows the moment in action and features the words 'Just when we think Morgan Wallen is walking out alone, he makes Wisconsin go wild with Brett freaking Favre,' spread across the screen. The clip shows Wallen walking solo, wearing a ball cap, jeans, and a dress shirt. 'Broadway Girls' can be heard playing over the loudspeaker as he meets Favre halfway. The two can be seen shaking hands before sharing a hug and a smile. 'The legend himself,' one follower commented below the video, including two heart emojis in their message. 'The way I would have simply passed away,' another follower wrote, with a third person adding, 'The GOAT.' Wallen's back-to-back shows at Camp Randall Stadium were quite a treat for folks as no other artist has performed at the facility, which is home to the Wisconsin Badgers, since 1997. The last performers that played at Camp Randall Stadium were U2 and The Rolling 'Go Wild' Over Morgan Wallen's Latest Walkout With Hall of Fame Legend: 'The Goat' first appeared on Parade on Jul 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
BA (Hons) Economics vs BCom (Hons): Which degree will offer a gateway to business & policy?
('The Right Choice' is a series by The Indian Express that addresses common questions, misconceptions, and doubts surrounding undergraduate admissions. You can read the stories here.) — Prof (Dr) Sunil Kumar Choosing between a BA (Hons) in Economics and a BCom (Hons) is a pivotal decision for students aspiring to pursue careers in business, economics, or public policy. Although both programs offer academic strengths, they differ significantly in their focus, skill sets, and future prospects. CUET UG Result 2025 Live: Updates on NTA scorecard, result PDF download link The BA (Hons) Economics program is designed for students who prefer a theoretical approach to studying analytical thinking, mathematical modeling, and economic systems. This degree encompasses a wide range of topics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, public policy, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in policy framing. It is an excellent option for students interested in data-driven decision-making, economic research, or careers in policy-oriented organisations, think tanks, and international institutions. Graduates are well-prepared to secure professional employment in the government sector, central banks, consulting companies, and international financial organizations. Furthermore, the economics degree provides a solid foundation for pursuing MA Economics, MBA, or public policy programs at esteemed international universities. In contrast, the BCom (Hons) programme is an industry-focused course that provides practical knowledge in accounting, finance, marketing, taxation, and corporation law. It prepares students for corporate careers in finance, auditing, banking, and management. The curriculum is vocationally oriented, addressing the immediate demands of the industry and working life. This degree is ideal for students preparing for professional courses such as CA, CMA, CFA, and is highly valued in the commerce and corporate sector job market. When deciding between these two programmes, students should consider their career goals. The BA Economics is more suited to careers in economic consultancy, the civil service, and policy-making, particularly for those interested in shaping macro-economic policy or development policy. On the other hand, BCom (Hons) provides a direct route to business operations, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship, making it suitable for students who aspire to manage or own businesses. Students interested in working at the interface of economic policy, development, and global strategy, the BA (Hons) Economics may have an edge. Conversely, for those interested in careers in corporate, accounting, and business leadership, BCom (Hons) is the better gateway. Both degrees are valuable, and the better choice depends on the individual's career goals and interests in abstract economic analysis versus practical business applications. (The author is the professor and HOD at Alliance School of Economics)
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Cheapest way to get last minute Oasis tickets at face value as tour kicks off today
Plus, we reveal the top tips on how to avoid ticker scammers THE MASTERPLAN Cheapest way to get last minute Oasis tickets at face value as tour kicks off today Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OASIS fans can still get tickets for their highly anticipated comeback tour at face value, but they will have to be quick. The "Definitely Maybe" duo will kick off their world tour tonight in Cardiff. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Oasis Live 2025 tour was announced last summer And while it may be one of the hottest gigs of the summer, fans can still make a last minute grab for tickets. Twicket, a verified reselling site, has spaces left for fans keen to get a glimpse of the Gallagher brothers live. When we checked there were tickets on sale, with one flogging their seat for the band's July 5 concert in Cardiff for £150. Meanwhile, there are two tickets left for Liam and Noel's Wembley gig on July 30 for £240 each. However, the tickets sell very fast - so you need to be poised to snap them up. Ticketmaster also has a small number of tickets available to buy on its website, with tickets still available for the pair's Heaton Park, Manchester show for £148 each. There is also one 'in demand' standing ticket left for the Oasis gig in Manchester on July 11 for £381. Both sites allow you to set up alerts so that you can be notified when tickets are added - but you may have to refresh the app and move quickly to snap them up. Ticketmaster threatened with legal action When the gig was announced last summer, fans were stuck in Ticketmaster queues for up to 12 hours, unaware of what price they would pay at checkout. The firm was accused of labelling seats at Platinum and selling them for £350 instead of £150. This was despite being in the same area of the stadium as equivalent tickets with no extra benefits. Ticketmaster has since been threatened with legal action from the consumer watchdog over claims fans may have been misled over the pricing of tickets. Liam Gallagher reveals new details about Oasis tour – before quickly deleting post Crack down on unfair pricing The firm had been accused of using dynamic or surge pricing, but no evidence of this was found. Ticketmaster made some changes to its ticket sale process but the CMA said it 'does not currently consider these changes are sufficient'. The watchdog said it had been trying to work with them to change their pricing and ticket information. However, the CMA said this week it wasn't happy and it is seeking legal action. It said: 'Having carefully considered Ticketmaster's response, the CMA's view is that there is a fundamental disagreement between the CMA and Ticketmaster about whether Ticketmaster's practices infringed consumer law. Hayley Fletcher, interim senior director of consumer protection at the CMA, added: 'All ticketing websites should check they are complying with the law and treating their customers fairly. 'When businesses get it right, consumers benefit – and that's the best outcome for everyone.' Ruthless criminals also fleeced fans out of more than £2million by making false advertisements for tickets.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Competition watchdog to investigate takeover of NHS landlord Assura
The UK competition watchdog has said it is investigating the proposed takeover of NHS landlord Assura. Last month, rival healthcare property firm PHP (Primary Health Properties) put forward a fourth takeover offer for Assura worth £1.79 billion following a lengthy bidding war. PHP had previously laid down a £1.68 billion bid in May but was outbid by a rival suitor, with a consortium led by US private equity firm KKR valuing the business at £1.7 billion. Bosses at Assura backed the £1.79 billion deal, suggesting the increased scale of the combined business would benefit shareholders of both companies. On Friday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it is now 'investigating' the deal to gather information and could launch a formal phase one investigation. It said the companies and others potentially impacted by the deal have two weeks to provide submissions regarding the move. The regulator said it is looking at whether the takeover 'may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition' in the healthcare sector. Following submissions, the regulator will then decide whether the deal is in the jurisdiction of the CMA to complete the phase one probe and then whether a more thorough investigation needs to take place. PHP's rival bidder KKR had cautioned that the deal, which is combining the two largest UK healthcare real estate firms, could attract scrutiny from the CMA. Assura owns more than 600 buildings, including doctors' surgeries, with a portfolio valued at around £3.1 billion. It has about 80 members of staff.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches
It's the gig that fans have been waiting 5,795 days for, as Oasis kick off their reunion tour at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday venue has been hosting soundchecks and rehearsals all week, with passersby treated to snatches of songs such as Cigarettes & Alcohol, Wonderwall and Champagne Supernnova."It's sounding huge," Noel Gallagher told talkSPORT radio. "This is it, there's no going back now."The Oasis Live '25 tour was the biggest concert launch ever seen in the UK and Ireland, with more than 10 million fans from 158 countries queuing to buy tickets last summer. Around 900,000 tickets were sold, but many fans complained when standard standing tickets advertised at £135 plus fees were re-labelled "in demand" and changed on Ticketmaster to £355 plus sale prompted an investigation from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which said Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law by selling "platinum" tickets for almost 2.5 times the standard price, without explaining they came with no additional CMA ordered Ticketmaster to change the way it labels tickets and reveals prices to fans in the future. Ticketmaster said it "welcomed" the the debacle has done nothing to dampen the excitement in Cardiff, where fans have arrived from Spain, Peru, Japan, America and elsewhere for the opening night."For me, Oasis represents an overwhelming optimism about being young and loving music," says Jeff Gachini, a fan from Kenya who's making his first visit to the UK for the show."To write simple music that relays the simple truth of life is very difficult. For me, they do that better than anyone." Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher will be joined on stage by Gem Archer, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Andy Bell, all former members of Oasis, alongside drummer Joey Waronker, who has previously recorded with Beck and REM; and toured with band will also be augmented by a brass section, and backing singer Jess Greenfield, who is part of Noel's side project the High Flying rumours about the setlist have been swirling all week, as Oasis songs echoed around the Principality purported running order that was leaked to Reddit suggested the band would open with Hello and finish with Champagne Supernova, with other highlights including Acquiesece, Roll With It, Live Forever and is also expected to take lead vocals twice during the show, on short sets including songs such as Half The World Away and The Masterplan. Britain's biggest band Oasis were the biggest band in Britain from 1994 to 1997, selling tens of millions of copies of their first three albums Definitely Maybe, (What's The Story) Morning Glory and Be Here sneering vocals and Noel's distorted guitars brought a rock and roll swagger back to the charts, revitalising British guitar music after an influx of self-serious Seattle and raised in Manchester, they formed the band to escape the dead-end mundanity of their working class backgrounds."In Manchester you either became a musician, a footballer, a drugs dealer or work in a factory. And there aren't a lot of factories left, you know?" Noel Gallagher once said."We didn't start in university or anything like this. We're not a collection of friends that kind of come together and discuss things musically."We started the group... because we were all on the dole and we were unemployed and we rehearsed and we thought we were pretty good." Oasis was originally Liam's band, performing under the name The Rain. But after watching them live, Noel offered to join – on the condition that he became chief songwriter and de facto fait accompli brought them worldwide fame, culminating in two open-air gigs at Knebworth House in summer five per cent of the UK population applied for tickets, with a then-record 125,000 people watching the band top a line-up that also included The Prodigy, Manic Street Preachers, Ocean Colour Scene, The Chemical Brothers, The Charlatans and a Beatles festering tension between the Gallagher brothers often spilled over into verbal and physical at a gig in Barcelona in 2000, for example, Noel attacked Liam after he questioned the legitimacy of his eldest daughter. The guitarist walked out for the rest of the European tour, leaving the band to continue with a they repaired the relationship, the insults and in-fighting continued until 28 August, 2009, when Oasis split up minutes before they took the stage at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris."People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer," Noel wrote in a statement at the would later recount a backstage argument in which his younger brother grabbed his guitar and started "wielding it like an axe", adding, "he nearly took my face off with it". Since then, they've pursued successful solo careers, while constantly fielding questions about an Oasis called the idea "inevitable" in 2020, and said the band should reform to support NHS workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, he said his brother had spurned the idea, despite a lucrative offer from promoters."There was a lot of money knocking about," he told ITV's Jonathan Ross Show. "It was £100 million to do a tour."But [Noel] isn't into it. He's after a knighthood, isn't he?"The reconciliation took another five years and, with neither of the Gallaghers consenting to an interview, it's hard to know what informed their decision to get back newspapers suggested that Noel's divorce from Sara McDonald in 2022 led to a thaw in relations. Others have suggested the brothers simply wanted the Oasis story to have a more satisfactory conclusion than a dressing room bust-up."I've heard everything is honky dory and they're getting on great," says Tim Abbott, former managing director of Oasis's record label, Creation. "I've worked with bands in the past that had separate limos, separate walkways onto the stage. I don't think they'll get to that. They're grown men." Whatever sparked the reunion, the sold-out tour will see the band play 41 shows between July and November, spanning the UK & Ireland, North America, Oceania and South America."Probably the biggest and most pleasing surprise of the reunion announcement is how huge it was internationally," said Oasis's co-manager Alec McKinlay in an interview with Music Week."Honestly, we knew it would be big here, and that doesn't take much intuition. But looking outside the UK, we knew they had a strong fanbase, we did all the stats."We were quite cautious about what that would mean when it came to people actually buying tickets but we were just bowled over by how huge it was."McKinlay added that the band had no plans for new music, and described the tour as their "last time around".They take to the stage for the first time in 16 years at 20:15 UK time on Friday the usual rock and roll trappings, Noel Gallagher was spotted arriving for the show by train.
