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Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Rolling Stones: long-lost guitar found in New York museum collection
The guitar, previously played by Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, is part of a 500 instrument collection on show at the New York Met. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 50 year old mystery over a guitar has been solved thank to a New York museum. A Gibson Les Paul Standard, once owned by Keith Richards and Mick Taylor, was stolen from The Rolling Stones in 1971. But decades later, the guitar has appeared as part of a 'landmark' collection of 500 guitars submitted to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. From one mystery occurring regarding stolen items from a musician, to another being solved after appearing as part of a collection acquired by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. That is where, after going missing over 50 years ago, a 1959 sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard once owned by The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, has appeared after years of speculation about what happened to it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A guitar once thought to have been lost for over 50 years, owned by The Rolling Stones, has been discovered as part of a collection at a New York art museum. | Getty Images/Gibson The guitar in question was used during The Rolling Stones' debut on The Ed Sullivan Show in October 1964, with Richards selling the guitar to Mick Taylor in 1967. Taylor would use the guitar during the infamous Altamont Free Concert in December 1969, with other famous guitarists including Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page having also allegedly performed with the instrument. But in September 1971, the guitar was reportedly stolen during the band's recording sessions for Exile on Main Street at Villa Nellcôte in France, with popular opinion suggesting the theft was carried out by drug dealers, whom Richards allegedly owed money. The guitar was stolen alongside nine other guitars, a saxophone and a bass guitar. The guitar's location remained a mystery until May 2025, when the New York museum announced a 'landmark' gift of 500 guitars and specifically mentioned the long-lost Les Paul and its appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a report by Page Six, Mick Taylor's business manager, Marlies Damming, confirmed it's Taylor's guitar based on its unique "flaming" pattern, which is like a fingerprint on vintage Les Paul, with an unnamed source claiming they are 'mystified' by its sudden appearance - as there has never been any compensation regarding the theft.
Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Opera star to perform at North Wales International Festival
Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja, described as "probably the world's greatest tenor," will perform at the opening concert of the North Wales International Music Festival at St Asaph Cathedral on Thursday, September 11. Mr Calleja, whose voice has drawn comparisons to the late Luciano Pavarotti, is a regular at the world's top opera houses, including the New York Met, La Scala in Milan, and Covent Garden in London. Paul Mealor, the festival's artistic director, said: "I would say that Joseph Calleja is probably the world's greatest tenor – he has done everything. "Joseph has performed in all the top venues and all the major opera houses, from the Met in New York and La Scala in Milan – and he is just getting better and better. "To bring him to St Asaph for the very first time is amazing for us. "It's simply the highlight of the festival." Mr Calleja's appearance was secured thanks to his friendship with Mario and Gill Kreft, owners of the Pendine Park care organisation and headline sponsors of the festival. The couple are long-time supporters of the event through the Pendine Arts and Community Trust, which funds cultural and community activities across Wales. Joseph Calleja said: "I have very many fond memories of Wales, including Llangollen with Bryn a few years ago. "He is Wales's greatest son and I love him a lot. "I can't wait to come back frankly because I am also good friends with Mario and Gill and I know it is a special year for them because Pendine is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. "At the concert I'll be singing some popular songs, so it'll be an easy going night. "We're not going to go too serious but it's serious enough that opera lovers will enjoy." Mario Kreft said: "Joseph is a generational operatic talent who is right at the top of his game, as is our own homegrown hero, Sir Bryn Terfel. "The acoustic at the cathedral is among the best in the world so it will provide a perfect backdrop to hear Joseph's magnificent tenor voice at its very best." Other headliners at this year's festival include the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, choral group Apollo5, and the Black Dyke Band. Film and TV composer Debbie Wiseman OBE will also make her festival debut, with the NEW Sinfonia orchestra performing a selection of her well-known theme tunes. The festival will also feature the second Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition, funded by the Pendine Arts and Community Trust. More information and tickets are available online.
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
2025 Preakness Stakes picks: Two long shots with upside at Pimlico
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. It is going to take quite the effort to defeat No. 2 Journalism at the 2025 Preakness Stakes. Installed as the 8-5 favorite on the morning line, Journalism is coming off a second-place finish at the Kentucky Derby, where he went off with 3-1 odds. And while it was disappointing for Journalism to come away with just a second-place finish at Churchill Downs, it was a superb showing from the best 3-year-old horse in the world. Journalism and his team now set their sights on the Preakness, looking to take advantage of the decision by Bill Mott to have his horse, Sovereignty, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, bypass Pimlico and head straight to New York for the 2025 Belmont Stakes. Sovereignty's absence means that anything short of a win would be a major disappointment for Journalism, especially since this field is regarded as relatively weak for a Triple Crown race. However, there are a couple of horses in this field who are worth backing in case Journalism isn't at his best, just two weeks after a grueling race at Churchill Downs. 2025 Preakness Stakes long shots No. 9 Gosger (20-1) Given how the betting handle for this race will unfold, this is going to turn into a 'Favorite vs. the Field' type race. There is a chance that Journalism goes off around even money, which should keep the prices palatable on some intriguing horses. Gosger, a long shot named after an obscure former New York Met, is the best bang for your buck in this setup. Two buglers sounding the call at Pimlico Race Track on Preakness weekend. Getty Images A lightly-raced colt out of Kentucky, Gosger has two wins and a second in three career starts and is 2-for-2 in 2025. His last win came in a Graded Stakes at Keeneland, so he's shown he can handle stiff competition. This will be a big step up from the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes, but another improvement off that effort puts him in the mix if (and it's a big if) Journalism doesn't have his best stuff. It shouldn't take too much convincing to jump in on a 20-1 horse in this field, especially if you're a Mets fan. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps No. 8 Clever Again (5-1) We're getting a little loose calling Clever Again a long shot given his 5-1 price on the morning line, but there's a good chance those odds drift as we get closer to post time. Journalism is going to suck up a lot of the dollars in this pool, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Bob Baffert's entry, Goal Oriented, get plenty of support along with Sandman, who is owned by an influencer that rallied his followers to back his horse in a big way at the Derby. If that does happen, you're going to get a great price on Clever Again, a horse with as good a chance as any outside of Journalism of winning this race. Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
New York Times
22-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Juan Soto crushes home run in first Mets at-bat in spring training game
Juan Soto made his spring training debut as a New York Met on Saturday and wasted no time making a splash. Soto crushed a 426-foot home run to center field off the Houston Astros' Colton Gordon in the bottom of the first inning to put New York ahead 1-0. Mets fans gave Soto a standing ovation as he rounded the bases and started what they hope is a successful and exciting era for the Mets. The club locked down Soto in free agency this winter by signing him to a 15-year, $765 million megadeal, the longest ever awarded to a baseball player. Juan Soto as a member of the New York Mets ◽️1 AB◽️1 HR Welcome to a new era ⚾️ 🎥 @ — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 22, 2025 The Mets are Soto's fourth major-league team after his stints with the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees. He's already been to two World Series and has been compared to Ted Williams for his home run power. Last season, Soto hit 41 home runs with the Yankees while earning his sixth Silver Slugger Award and fourth All-Star selection. Soto is one of the best hitters of this generation, and he doesn't turn 27 until October. This story will be updated.
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Scottie Scheffler reveals how homemade ravioli led to his horrific hand injury
Scottie Scheffler is gearing up for his return to PGA Tour action this week after a holiday hand injury kept him sidelined for nearly the first month of play. Arriving at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Scheffler knew he had some explaining to do about the December kitchen mishap that required surgery. All we knew about the incident is that it involved a broken wine glass. On Tuesday we got the full story and it's honestly sillier than we could've imagined. According to the world No. 1 golfer, he was making homemade ravioli at a rental home without proper kitchen equipment. So he used a wine glass to slice the dough and you can guess what happened next. 'I had my hand on top of it and it broke, which, side note, I've heard nothing but horror stories since this happened about wine glasses, so be careful,' Scheffler said per The Athletic. 'Even if you're like me and you don't drink wine, you've got to be real careful with wine glasses.' The glass pierced his right palm and immediately made Scheffler reconsider his cooking ingenuity. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Best Bets: What to make of Scheffler's return? 'It's one of those deals where immediately after it happened, I was mad at myself because I was like gosh, that's so stupid, but you just don't think about it when you're in the moment,' Scheffler said. 'Yeah, definitely been a little more careful doing stuff at home.' Honestly, this is the type of silly, but serious injury you expect to see from a Major League Baseball player — particularly a New York Met. We'll see how much the injury and recovery impacts his game this week. In the meantime, we can go ahead and guess which dish will not be on his Masters Champions dinner menu this April.
