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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beloved 80's Pop Legend's Latest Photo Has Fans Spinning Out of Control in Excitement
Beloved 80's Pop Legend's Latest Photo Has Fans Spinning Out of Control in Excitement originally appeared on Parade. Cyndi Lauper is gearing up to give her fans even more of what they want. The 72-year-old pop star has been touring but recently stopped to take a break after an April 25 show in Tokyo. Now, the break is almost over and Lauper is getting ready to give everything she has for the last leg of her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 In a photo shared to Instagram on Monday, July 14, the "True Colors" singer is standing on stage with creative director Brian Burke as they look back at the band's setup and a set of three screens that light up behind the stage. In the caption, she wrote, "Back at it! Tour rehearsals going strong. Final leg kicks off Thursday! 👩🏻🎤🤘🎶." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) The farewell tour, which took a brief hiatus in April, will start back up on Thursday, July 17, in Mansfield, Mass. She has 24 shows scheduled before the last leg of the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour" ends in Los Angeles on August 30 at the Hollywood Bowl. Naturally, Lauper's fans went wild in the comments, with one writing, "We will see you in Philly! So excited! 😍🙌❤️." Another said, "I will be there on Thursday! Can't wait!!! 💃💃✨✨."A third commenter wrote, "I love 💕 ❤️❤️❤️❤️Cyndi you will always be my idol." Someone else wrote, "Love you Cyndi! Looking forward to seeing you in Denver. I really enjoyed the winter tour leg. You kicked some serious butt little lady 🥰." Several comments pointed out that there were no tour stops in Latin America, where she is still beloved. Many are hoping she'll add more tour dates in places like Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. The tour began on October 18, 2024, and has 69 scheduled shows. Beloved 80's Pop Legend's Latest Photo Has Fans Spinning Out of Control in Excitement first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Shane Love: So-called ‘bogans' want the basics not race track bribes
Last week, West Australians were treated to an eyebrow-raising admission from former Labor premier Brian Burke, who claimed the new $217 million Burswood race track was the Cook Labor Government chasing the so-called 'bogan vote.' Let's set aside the obvious question: who exactly gets to decide who qualifies as a 'bogan'? From where I stand, these are ordinary West Australians, hardworking people, many from regional communities, who, to quote a well-known advertising campaign, like 'BCF-ing fun.' They fish, camp, drive four-wheel drives and dirt bikes on the weekend. They also enjoy recreational and competitive shooting. Activities Labor might sneer at as 'bogan' are, in fact, woven into the fabric of Australian life. Here's a message for the Premier: the people you're trying to win over want to feel safe in their communities. They want the confidence that police are ready, willing and able to help when needed. They want timely access to high quality health care. They want well-resourced schools that aren't overcrowded. And they want roads that are maintained and safe to drive also want to be left alone to enjoy the great outdoors without being regulated and restricted into oblivion. But what has Labor delivered to the very people it has labelled 'bogan voters' and claims to be trying to win back? A weekend spent under the watchful eye of bureaucrats and green activists. A fishing rod gathering dust. A locked gate at the entrance of a national park. And a system that makes it impossible for law abiding citizens to keep their firearm licences. Let's start with recreational fishing. Labor blindsided thousands of families with a nine month ban on demersal fishing, no warning, no consultation. Then came the South Coast Marine Park, more than 1000 kilometres of coastline locked up, stripping fishers and tourists of access and enjoyment. And on the horizon? Plans to triple the size of Marmion Marine Park. Fishing businesses are closing. Tourism operators are desperate. The Fisheries Minister is missing inaction. And for what? Decisions not backed by science but by ideology. Then there's off-road driving, another simple, popular pastime made increasingly difficult under Labor. For years, the Government has ignored calls for proper legislation and infrastructure. As a result, recreational drivers are blamed for damaged tracks and beaches while the Government refuses to invest in managing or maintaining those areas. The same neglect applies to our national parks. Labor has forgotten that their legislative purpose is to promote and facilitate recreation and tourism. Take the decision to ban visitors from the iconic Horizontal Falls, a move that will cost the Kimberley $15m a year, 58 jobs, and a piece of its identity. Labor is locking West Australians out of their own backyard. And of course, there's the firearms legislation targeting law abiding owners, farmers, sporting competitors and recreational shooters, treating them like criminals. Labor's reforms do nothing to address illegal guns or gang activity. This is a Government actively attacking the recreational pursuits that define our way of life, all while pretending to represent 'everyday Australians.' And its response to the growing backlash? Throw $217m at a new racetrack, a headline-grabber few would oppose in principle, if only the basics were being delivered. But they're not. Regional communities, home to many of Labors so called 'bogans,' or as I prefer to call them, West Australians, don't feel safe. Crime is rising and confidence in the justice system is falling. Families feel vulnerable. Businesses are being targeted. Communities are crying out for help. After 4pm, calls to local police stations are often diverted to larger centres hundreds of kilometres away, leaving residents without real time support in moments of crisis. It is not just frustrating, it is dangerous. The justice system is buckling under pressure, and front line officers are doing their best with limited resources. Imagine what $217m could achieve if invested in more police officers, upgraded regional stations, mobile patrol units and faster access to justice. Instead, the Government prioritises a race track while communities are left to fend for themselves. Government Regional Officer Housing and social housing across regional WA are in a dire and unacceptable state, crippled by chronic underfunding. Rental affordability has reached crisis levels. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with long promised upgrades either delayed indefinitely or quietly abandoned. Schools are bursting at the seams, and teachers are facing a disturbing surge in student violence. Meanwhile, roads beyond the metropolitan and South West regions are being blatantly neglected. I would invite the Minister to drive the Great Northern Highway, though there's a real chance she might vanish into one of the potholes. These are not luxuries. They are the foundations of a functioning State, and they must come before racetracks and ribbon cuttings. It is time the Cook Labor Government took a long, hard look at what truly matters to West Australians. If it wants to regain the trust of the voters it so flippantly dismisses, it must start by respecting their values and way of life. Get the basics until the Government does that, no race track in Burswood, no matter how shiny, will bridge the growing divide between this Government and its so-called bogan vote. Shane Love is the leader of the Nationals.
National Post
07-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
SIMMONS: Celebrating Larry Tanenbaum, the great Toronto sports owner who wasn't really the owner
Article content The rest has been a quarter-century of growth, wealth translating to weathier and a minority owner becoming more and more powerful. Article content When Bell and Rogers bought 75% of MLSE from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Fund, neither would trust either side to be in control. Tanenbaum, along with Lastman, finessed his way into remaining in the position of chair — and not just any chair. Article content With Bell having three seats on the board and Rogers having three seats on the board, they couldn't necessarily agree on anything. That meant the controlling votes in so many cases belonged to Tanenbaum and Lastman. Article content The only time it ever backfired on them was when Brian Burke was rightfully let go by the Leafs. Bell decided it wanted Burke out. It talked Rogers into agreeing with its side. The two then went to Tanenbaum and told him of their decision — and also told him to fire Burke. Article content While against the move, Tanenbaum fired Burke. Article content One flaw of Tanenbaum's time as owner in Toronto: He loved everyone who worked for him. He treated them like they were family. He believed in what believed in. Even with a flawed general manager such as John Ferguson Jr., it took Tanenbaum years to see what others spotted rather early in Ferguson's reign. Article content That was the best and worst of Tananbaum all at once. Even those who were fired over the years — from Masai Ujiri to Brendan Shanahan all the way down to Dave Nonis — all found a way to thank Larry after the fact. That is pretty rare in professional sports. You don't get fired and thank the owner. Article content They did in Toronto. Article content And the betting still around the city is that the emotional parting with Ujiri would not have happened in Raptorland had Tanenbaum been making the call. All these accolades for a man who owns one-fifth of MLSE until he sells that portion of his shares. And what's amazing today and maybe for so much of the life of MLSE is how Tanenbaum has risen to power and prominence. Article content He's one of the owners Bettman listens to regularly. In the much-richer NBA, he holds even more power as chairman of the Board of Governors and commissioner Adam Silver's voice of reason. Article content It has been an incredible run really for Tanenbaum. He hasn't been the perfect owner. There is no such thing. But ask the players, the coaches, the executives who worked for him and they say nothing but praise.
West Australian
01-07-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Brian Burke: GST deal in peril as WA's influence in PM's inner circle ebbs
opinion Brian Burke: GST deal in peril as WA's influence in PM's inner circle ebbs
Irish Independent
14-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Independent
Home help: I have a small outdoor space. How can I make it feel glam and grown-up?
Darren Kennedy asks Woodie's garden expert Brian Burke for some outdoor design tips Small garden? No problem. With the right tricks up your (green) sleeve, even the tiniest patio or balcony can be transformed into a grown-up, glam outdoor retreat. Whether you're aiming for a space to unwind with a book or entertain over summer drinks, it's all about working smarter with what you've got. To help, I turned to Woodie's garden expert Brian Burke for his top tips on how to make a stylish impact in even the most compact of spaces. It might sound counterintuitive, but bigger really is better in a small space, says Burke. 'Oversized pots and planters create a sense of scale and permanence,' he explains. 'They act as visual anchors and reduce clutter, unlike lots of small pots, which can make a space feel fussy.' Go for classic materials like terracotta, stone, or ceramic for a grown-up, elegant feel. One of the easiest ways to elevate your outdoor aesthetic is through colour restraint. 'Stick to two or three main tones and layer in whites and greens to keep things calm,' Burke advises. 'Too many clashing shades can make a small space feel chaotic rather than curated.' Think tonal and timeless, rather than tropical overload. To keep things interesting, layer in different textures. 'Soft outdoor cushions, woven throws, and natural materials like stone or metal add richness and contrast.' Even your planting can bring in textural variety — picture the lacy elegance of ferns next to the feathery branches of a Japanese maple. 'Texture adds visual interest without taking up more space.' Tall plants at the back, mid-height in the middle, and ground cover at the front — Burke recommends this 'planting hierarchy' to create depth and structure. 'Avoid sudden jumps in height. Use transitional plants to guide the eye and create flow.' Also don't shy away from furniture — just be strategic. 'A bistro table and chairs or a compact bench can create a designated zone for morning coffee or evening chats.' When the sun goes down, your garden doesn't have to. 'Lighting is the secret to outdoor glamour,' says Burke. Mix string lights, solar lanterns, and spotlights on focal plants or features. 'Wall-mounted lights add sophistication and make a tiny space feel layered and luxurious.' One standout feature — a water basin, a statement pot, or a climbing rose on a boundary wall — can give your space a sense of design and intention. 'A focal point anchors the garden and gives the eye somewhere to rest.' So even if you're working with just a few square feet, you can turn your little outdoor space into a stylish sanctuary — one that feels like an effortless extension of your home and a personal escape from the everyday.
