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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Susan Boyle turns on the style in all white outfit at Wimbledon final
Boyle watched on from the stands at Centre Court on Saturday as Iga Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title HOLDING COURT Susan Boyle turns on the style in all white outfit at Wimbledon final Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUSAN Boyle turned up in style as she attended the Wimbledon women's final. The I Dreamed a Dream singer, 64, visited Centre Court to take in the historic occasion. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Susan Boyle donned a chic all white outfit for the Wimbledon final Credit: Facebook/Susan Boyle 3 The singing sensation watched Iga Swiatek win her first Wimbledon title Credit: Facebook/Susan Boyle Iga Swiatek hammered American rival Amanda Anisimova in a straight sets 6-0, 6-0 rout to become the first Polish player to win a singles title at SW19. Boyle and her pal watched on from the stands at Centre Court on Saturday. The former Britain's Got Talent contestant got it all white as she donned a cream dress and a chic matching blazer. She posed with a friend in front of Wimbledon's Rosewater Pavilion hospitality venue. The Grammy nominee beamed as she sat in Centre Court Pimm's in hand. To help keep cool amid the sweltering conditions, she also wore a wide-brimmed sun hat. Taking to social media, she shared pictures of her fun day out in South Wst London. She wrote: "Lovely time at Wimbledon yesterday! Congratulations to Iga Swiatek on her brilliant win." Her post attracted nearly 2,000 comments from her adoring fans. One wrote: "Wow" Susan! You're so gorgeous. Lots of love to you." Biffy Clyro move mountains during sensational main stage set at TRNSMT with fireworks and confetti Another said: "You look fabulous Susan. I hope you enjoyed the day." Another commented: "You look wonderful Susan - hope you stayed cool and enjoyed the match." Boyle, from Blackburn, West Lothian, shot to fame after auditioning for the third series of Britain's Got Talent. She captivated judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan, and Amanda Holden with her rousing rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables. Within seconds, she had the audience on their feet clapping and she got a standing ovation from the panel. She finished the talent competition as runner-up to dance crew Diversity.
Edinburgh Live
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian BGT singer Susan Boyle spotted out as fans all say the same thing
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info West Lothian's Susan Boyle posed up at Wimbledon over the weekend and left fans all saying the same thing. The BGT singer, 64, shared some moments on her social media from the iconic sporting event on Saturday and congratulated Iga Świątek on her win. Donning a white dress, blazer and gold shoes - the star said she had a "lovely time" as fans commented on her "amazing" appearance. Susan wrote on Instagram: "Lovely time at @wimbeldon yesterday! Congratulations to @ on her brilliant win." The montage of photos collected over 250 comments from her dedicated fans. One person said: "Looking so beautiful, what a gorgeous outfit." Another wrote: "I love your outfit." A third fan added: "You have such a beautiful inner charm and level of rare kindness. The world can do with more like you." We previously reported Susan Boyle is 'living her best life' as she updated fans with a post in the sun. She was 'glowing' as she was snapped at a friend's BBQ. Susan was wearing a white and blue striped button dress, paired with a chic sun hat. Posting to Instagram, she said: "What lovely weather we're having! Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "Yesterday I popped round to a friend's for a wee BBQ! Great food, great company, and plenty of laughs in the sunshine!" Her loyal legion of fans were quick to rush to the comments. One simply wrote, "Your looking great Susan." Another fan echoed, "You look great Ms. Boyle! So good to see you thriving and living your best life," as a third quipped, "Laughs as often as possible, delighted to see you so at ease." Susan Boyle, the vocal powerhouse who shot to fame with her stunning rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables on BGT in 2009, continues to win over fans to this day. Despite being the runner-up to dance troupe Diversity, her introductory album broke global sales records, topping over 10 million units sold. Following the ITV competition, the West Lothian sensation, lovingly dubbed 'SuBo', has maintained a comparatively quiet life, treasuring her Scottish roots. Nonetheless, she made waves on an international stage when she starred on America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2018 and received a golden buzzer courtesy of Mel B, despite not securing a spot in the final five. More recently, Susan featured at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 with her singing talent and is now poised to delight attendees at the forthcoming National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland in Edinburgh. Expressing her excitement to RSVP Live, she said: "I am thrilled to be performing at the Scottish Prayer Breakfast. My faith has always been my strength and backbone throughout my career."
Toronto Sun
21-06-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Dealing with Sunday scaries? Here's how to address that anxiety
Published Jun 21, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 5 minute read It's common to feel anxious about your job, says Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the podcast The Anxious Achiever. Photo by Jirapong Manustrong / iStock / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Sarah Redmond, a 27-year-old ultrasound technician, said she feels some form of dread 'pretty much every Sunday.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'It's not that I hate the job itself,' said Redmond, of Louisville. 'It's just being in, like, a cage — in an office all day.' When the weekend comes to a close, Redmond said it feels like 'my freedom is ending.' One Sunday, she recorded a video on TikTok to 'I Dreamed a Dream,' a song from the musical 'Les Misérables' about a life that has fallen apart. The video of Redmond, wrapped in a blanket, lip-synching the song, has been played more than 7 million times. 'I get the Sunday scaries on Friday evening,' one person replied on TikTok. Anxiety is a normal human emotion many people feel in anticipation of what's to come, such as the workweek, experts said. Sunday scaries is 'a lovely alliteration for something that people have been feeling for generations,' said Kathleen M. Pike, a professor of psychology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the chief executive of One Mind, a nonprofit that funds research on mental health care and workplace wellness. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Not everyone has Sunday scaries, but anxious people identify with the feeling, said Judson Brewer, a professor at Brown University's School of Public Health and the author of the book 'Unwinding Anxiety.' The term becomes part of a person's lexicon, and videos on social media amplify the message and reinforce their perception, he said. Redmond has mixed feelings about the millions of views for her TikTok video. She said that it's nice to know so many people feel the same way and that it helps to laugh about it together, but that 'it's also kind of sad.' 'I do feel kind of stuck. And, I feel like a lot of people feel that way. Especially in their mid- to late 20s,' Redmond said. 'You feel like you're getting older. You feel like you're running out of time.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A person can feel anxious on a Sunday for two reasons, said Jack Nitschke, a psychologist and neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. You're anticipating plans for the upcoming week, and the future is inherently uncertain. 'It's exactly the same thing that's driving morning anxiety,' he said. 'It's the anticipation of what lies ahead in the day.' Erik Davies, a 35-year-old resident physician in Cleveland, said he had a sense of dread returning to work on Monday after a week on vacation in North Carolina. Read More 'I just knew when I open my email, or step back into the clinic, my email will be blowing up,' he said. 'Anticipating that on Monday was really getting to me.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the podcast 'The Anxious Achiever,' said our jobs and managers hold an overwhelming power over our mental health. Earlier in her career, she said, her Sunday anxiety got so bad her husband suggested she quit. 'It really overtook my life. It's visceral,' Aarons-Mele said. 'Sunday scaries is a cute name, but the feeling isn't cute.' Everybody feels anxiety; it's 'an ancient emotion,' Aarons-Mele said. And it's common to feel anxious about your job. Our jobs provide our well-being, livelihood and purpose in society, she said. Looming layoffs, or other signs of economic uncertainty, can create uncertainty and lead us to feel anxious about the future. 'Of course you're anxious. How could you not be?' she said. 'The headlines are terrifying.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It is 'totally appropriate' to feel anxious the Sunday before your first day on a job or the night before a big presentation, Aarons-Mele said. You're going to feel anxious when you're challenging yourself. But if you feel anxious every Sunday, or before every check-in with a manager, that's a feeling to investigate further, perhaps with a therapist. Recognize how anxiety makes you feel, Aarons-Mele said. What are the signs that you're anxious? And at what points in time do you feel anxious? 'If there's one person at your job who is triggering all that anxiety, that's really important to know,' she said. How to manage your anxiety on Sunday Try to reframe how you think of your Sunday. The term Sunday scaries frames the day through 'anxiety-coloured glasses,' Brewer said. However, Sunday is neither good or bad — and people have control over how they perceive the day, he said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The part that we don't have control over is the fact that Sunday turns into Monday,' Brewer said. 'But what we do have control over is how we relate to that, or how we view that.' Before dinner on Sunday, sit down and rehearse the week, Aarons-Mele said. Include your partner or kids, if you want. People are often anxious when they feel a loss of control, she said. Go day by day through your responsibilities at home and work. Planning minimizes uncertainty and helps you identify what's within your control. When you start to feel overwhelmed during the week, write down 'a very detailed to-do list,' Aarons-Mele said. 'It's an old cognitive behavioural therapy tool, but it really works,' she said. 'It's about being really, really granular and accounting for your time.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Keep track of all the good things that happen on Monday and Tuesday. For two months, document the positive feedback you get at work, or the enjoyable moments spent catching up with co-workers, Nitschke said. Test whether there's any merit to your Sunday anxiety. 'There's often a lot of good things that happen on Monday and Tuesday, and, yet, we're spending all this time on Sunday having Sunday scaries,' Nitschke said. 'As is often the case with anxiety and worry, we're fabricating a future that's miserable.' Elizabeth Pearson, a 28-year-old supply-chain manager who lives in Chicago, said that when she starts to spiral into a loop of anxiety, she falls back on a list of simple activities she does to feel grounded, such as calling her mom or walking her dog. 'It's really easy to get wrapped up in all that worry about the future,' Pearson said. 'You're spiraling so much that you're not able to exist in your body, in this moment.' 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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump to watch 'Les Miserables', tale of revolt and oppression
It's a tale of revolutionary fervor, featuring street protesters manning the barricades against a repressive leader. And watching from the audience will be US President Donald Trump. Trump's appearance at the opening night of the hit musical "Les Miserables" at the renowned Kennedy Center in Washington on Wednesday night could hardly be more politically charged. The Republican recently orchestrated a conservative takeover of the famed arts venue, reportedly prompting some "Les Mis" cast members to boycott the show. But the performance of the show, set against the backdrop of revolutionary 19th century France, also comes as the United States itself faces fresh turbulence. Trump, who will be joined by First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance at the premiere, has recently sent in troops to deal with protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles. California officials accuse him of "dictatorial" behavior and of manufacturing a confrontation by deploying thousands of National Guard troops and US Marines. Trump says he will "liberate" Los Angeles from an "invasion" of migrants. "I think the irony is probably lost on him," Peter Loge, director of George Washington University's School of Media, told AFP. The social injustice portrayed in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel -- coupled with songs such as "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "I Dreamed a Dream" -- has long resonated with audiences around the world. But billionaire Trump, who had announced his decision to attend "Les Miserables" before the Los Angeles protests erupted, says he too has long been a fan. The 78-year-old has played songs from the show at his rallies and political events. "I love the songs, I love the play," Trump told Fox News Digital last week. - Trump takeover - His attendance is yet another show of strength after installing himself as chairman of the center and replacing the entire board with loyalists in February as part of his administration's war on what it views as the liberal opposition. Loge said Trump's presence there was part of a broader focus on image-making by the reality TV star-turned-president. "Les Mis is a great spectacle. And it sounds smart. It's not just a show, it sounds like it stands for something." Trump's takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center faced opposition in some quarters. A historically bipartisan-supported institution, it has never been led by a US president before. Another hit show, "Hamilton," canceled its run there in response. Trump responded by saying he had "never liked" the rap musical, which is about the birth of the United States and its first treasury secretary. Several key figures, including TV producer Shonda Rhimes who created the show "Grey's Anatomy" and musician Ben Folds, resigned from their leadership positions. And the Vances -- Usha Vance is one of the new board members -- were booed by the Kennedy Center audience at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra in March. Trump toured the center days afterwards, notably addressing the media from high up in a red velvet-lined presidential box, and accusing its previous bosses of letting it fall into debt and disrepair. The Kennedy Center is a major performing arts venue in the United States, a living monument to the late John F. Kennedy that opened in 1971 and that has long enjoyed bipartisan support. Its diverse programming includes a prestigious annual arts gala. Trump did not attend during his first term as president but it's unclear whether he will do so now. Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center comes amid a broader assault on what he deems "woke" programming at cultural institutions, including the famed Smithsonian museums, as well as universities. dk/ksb
France 24
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Trump to watch 'Les Miserables', tale of revolt and oppression
Trump's appearance at the opening night of the hit musical "Les Miserables" at the renowned Kennedy Center in Washington on Wednesday night could hardly be more politically charged. The Republican recently orchestrated a conservative takeover of the famed arts venue, reportedly prompting some "Les Mis" cast members to boycott the show. But the performance of the show, set against the backdrop of revolutionary 19th century France, also comes as the United States itself faces fresh turbulence. Trump, who will be joined by First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance at the premiere, has recently sent in troops to deal with protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles. California officials accuse him of "dictatorial" behavior and of manufacturing a confrontation by deploying thousands of National Guard troops and US Marines. Trump says he will "liberate" Los Angeles from an "invasion" of migrants. "I think the irony is probably lost on him," Peter Loge, director of George Washington University's School of Media, told AFP. The social injustice portrayed in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel -- coupled with songs such as "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "I Dreamed a Dream" -- has long resonated with audiences around the world. But billionaire Trump, who had announced his decision to attend "Les Miserables" before the Los Angeles protests erupted, says he too has long been a fan. The 78-year-old has played songs from the show at his rallies and political events. "I love the songs, I love the play," Trump told Fox News Digital last week. Trump takeover His attendance is yet another show of strength after installing himself as chairman of the center and replacing the entire board with loyalists in February as part of his administration's war on what it views as the liberal opposition. Loge said Trump's presence there was part of a broader focus on image-making by the reality TV star-turned-president. "Les Mis is a great spectacle. And it sounds smart. It's not just a show, it sounds like it stands for something." Trump's takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center faced opposition in some quarters. A historically bipartisan-supported institution, it has never been led by a US president before. Another hit show, "Hamilton," canceled its run there in response. Trump responded by saying he had "never liked" the rap musical, which is about the birth of the United States and its first treasury secretary. Several key figures, including TV producer Shonda Rhimes who created the show "Grey's Anatomy" and musician Ben Folds, resigned from their leadership positions. And the Vances -- Usha Vance is one of the new board members -- were booed by the Kennedy Center audience at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra in March. Trump toured the center days afterwards, notably addressing the media from high up in a red velvet-lined presidential box, and accusing its previous bosses of letting it fall into debt and disrepair. The Kennedy Center is a major performing arts venue in the United States, a living monument to the late John F. Kennedy that opened in 1971 and that has long enjoyed bipartisan support. Its diverse programming includes a prestigious annual arts gala. Trump did not attend during his first term as president but it's unclear whether he will do so now.
