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The Herald Scotland
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Review: Mallrat plays first Glasgow headline show at King Tut's
Mallrat - real name Grace Shaw - though is a name worth knowing, some strong singles and support slots for the likes of Maggie Rogers and Post Malone presaging her critically-acclaimed debut album Butterfly Blue. It's a sellout at a sweaty King Tut's for what is her first ever headline show in Glasgow, and the production is minimalistic. Read More: Mallrat got her start in music by searching how to make beats online, and that DIY aesthetic is in evidence here. Ethereal opener 'My Darling, My Angel' from latest album Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right sets the mood, the pulsing synths and reverberating vocals filling the room. "Hello Glasgow," she says, white headphones on. "I'm going to play some more songs, we'll chat later." Another newbie, 'Pavement', follows and is clearly already a fan favourite before Azealia Banks collaboration 'Surprise Me' gets the biggest reaction of the night so far. The driving bass hits far harder in this setting than on record, albeit simply playing the rapper's verse rather than having someone fill in live is something of an odd choice. Some almost grungy guitar comes in for 'The Worst Thing I Would Ever Do', arguably the highlight of the set while 'Something for Somebody' evokes Olivia Rodrigo's 'Driver's Licence' with added synths. The Brisbane native had promised some more chat and she duly delivers, including the tale of how she discovered a new spider, octavius araveus, aged five and named it for the Spider-Man villain. Introducing 'Defibrillator' she explains: "It's one of my favourite words and I wanted to get it into a lyric. Quite honestly I nailed the brief." Breakthrough hit 'Groceries' sparks a mass singalong, but there's a dip for 'Virtue' from the new album which is, to be frank, just a little dull. The latter sees the attention of the crowd wander and it's hard to get it back for follow-up 'Horses', which is a shame. Mallrat wrote the song for her younger sister, Olivia, who died of an opioid overdose in May last year aged just 21 and its lyrics evoke memories of getting the train home together in Brisbane: "Drive past the station and it looks the same/I wonder how many faces have changed/And if I sat down on platform two/Could that bring back you?". It's a tender and evocative moment but there's some chatter and laughing from the back of the room which, in a venue of this size, is noticeable. Things get back on track with the 'Charlie', which morphs from a Lana Del Rey-esque ballad to a hand-clapping chorus which has every person in King Tut's singing along. She closes with 'Hideaway' from her new album, with no encore despite demands from the Glaswegian crowd for "one more tune". They'll have to wait until Mallrat returns - and based on this evening it's a safe bet it'll be a bigger venue when she does.
RTÉ News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Billy Joel's wife shares update on husband's brain disorder
Billy Joel's wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, has said his family is "hopeful for his recovery" after the singer-songwriter was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder. Last week, the 76-year-old singer announced that he had cancelled all his upcoming performances and tour dates across the US and UK, after he was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a condition caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid building up in the brain's ventricles. In an Instagram post on Joel's official account showing the musician and his wife posing with their two daughters, Della Rose and Remy Anne, Alexis wrote: "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received. Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future." Joel's daughter, Alexa, recently described her dad as the "strongest and most resilient man". She said: "We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of my father's health diagnosis. "My dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known … and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. "The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him … it means a lot to me, too." Ms Joel, who is the daughter of Billy Joel and model Christie Brinkley, also quoted the lyrics to Joel's song Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), signing off with: "The music continues … " The singer is best known for songs including Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It and An Innocent Man. Since beginning his career in the mid-1960s, Joel has won five Grammy Awards and been nominated for 23 and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel's Wife Thanks Fans for ‘Outpouring of Love and Support' After Singer's Diagnosis
Billy Joel's wife shared her gratitude for the 'outpouring of love and support' their family has received in the wake of the musician announcing he had been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder. 'We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received,' Alexis Roderick Joel wrote in an Instagram post on Monday, sharing a photo of Joel, herself, and their two young daughters. 'Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' Joel, 76, announced Friday that he'd be canceling 17 upcoming shows across North America and Europe after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The condition is caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulating in the brain's ventricles, which affects memory, movement, thinking, and concentration, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,' a statement from Joel's team read. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.'Over the weekend, Joel's daughter with ex-wife Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel, also shared her thanks for the kind messages that their family has received. 'I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father's health diagnosis,' Alexa Ray wrote, including lyrics from the song Joel wrote for her, 'Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel).' 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known,' she added. 'He's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too.'Brinkley also sent a message of support to Joel. 'The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' the model wrote. 'You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison. I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you're OUR piano man.' Several of Joel's celebrity friends also passed along their best wishes, including Kristin Chenoweth and Jack Quaid. 'I really understand,' Chenoweth said. 'I have menieres. Very similar !! Sending love.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel's Daughter Alexa Ray Joel Offers Encouraging Words About Dad's Health Diagnosis
Billy Joel's daughter is speaking out in support of her father following his recent health diagnosis. Alexa Ray Joel — the daughter of the 'Piano Man' and his ex-wife, model Christie Brinkley — took to Instagram on Sunday (May 25) to thank fans for their support and share an uplifting message after her father revealed he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a type of brain disorder. More from Billboard Billy Joel's Ex Christie Brinkley Shows Support After His Health Diagnosis: 'Sending You Lots of Love' Demi Lovato Marries Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes in California Wearing Vivienne Westwood Wedding Gown Billy Ray Cyrus & Elizabeth Hurley Make Red Carpet Debut as a Couple 'SOUND UP 🕊️ We love you and we got you, Pop!' Alexa wrote alongside a black-and-white illustration of a father holding his young daughter's hand. 'I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father's health diagnosis.' She continued, 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known… and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength.' Last week, Joel announced the cancellation of all upcoming performances due to complications related to NPH. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,' he said in a statement. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' The cancellations include several scheduled appearances throughout summer and fall 2025, as well as early 2026, including joint shows with Sting, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Nicks. Alexa Ray concluded her message with a touching quote from her father's 1993 ballad, 'Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel),' from his River of Dreams album. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too,' she wrote. ''Someday We'll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That's How You And I Will Be.' ⚓️ The music continues…' A singer, songwriter and pianist in her own right, Alexa Ray has shared the stage with her father on several occasions, including shows in recent years during his historic residency at New York's Madison Square Garden. Christie Brinkley, Alexa's mother, also shared a message of support for her ex-husband on Saturday (May 24). 'Dear Billy, the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' she wrote on Instagram. 'I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you're OUR piano man.' See Alexa Ray's full tribute to her father on Instagram here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel's Wife Alexis Speaks Out on His Brain Condition Diagnosis, Gives Update on His 'Recovery'
Alexis Roderick Joel is speaking out after her husband, Billy Joel, revealed his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis last week "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote on Instagram Alongside his initial announcement, the "Piano Man" icon canceled all his scheduled concertsAlexis Roderick Joel appreciates fans' support for her husband, Billy Joel. The "Piano Man" icon, 76, shared news of his normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) diagnosis last week and announced all his scheduled concerts are now canceled. On Monday, May 26, Alexis shared a statement through Billy's Instagram about his condition and recovery. "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she began alongside a photo of herself with Billy and their daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received." Alexis, 43, continued, "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world." "We are hopeful for his recovery," she stated. "We look forward to seeing you all in the future." Billy's diagnosis of of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles, was announced Friday, May 23 in a note on his Instagram. According to the statement, his health condition has been made worse by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. The "Uptown Girl" artist is undergoing specific physical therapy under his doctor's instructions, and he's been "advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." The statement noted that Billy is "thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage." He told fans, "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding." The cancellation comes after Billy fell during a concert at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut in February. One month later, he announced the postponement of his concerts through June, citing a "medical condition" that required him to "undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors." Following the announcement, his daughter Alexa Ray Joel, shared with ex-wife Christie Brinkley, honored Billy with her own tribute to him. She posted a black-and-white image of artwork portraying a dad holding his young daughter's hand and wrote, "We love you and we got you, Pop!" "The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him … it means a lot to me, too," Alexa, 39, added, concluding her caption with lyrics from "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" — a song Billy wrote for her on his 1993 album River of Dreams. Brinkley, 71, shared her own statement to Instagram on Saturday, May 24. "The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery," she wrote. Read the original article on People
