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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rod Stewart Says He's No Longer Friends With Neighbor Donald Trump: ‘He Became Another Guy'
Rod Stewart and Donald Trump may live close to one another, but that doesn't mean the rock star feels any sort of neighborly way about the President of the United States. In an interview with Radio Times published Tuesday (June 17) ahead of his upcoming Glastonbury performance, Stewart didn't hold back when asked about the mogule-turned-politician, with whom he used to be friends. 'I'm not a great fan of Trump,' he told the publication. 'I knew him very, very well. I used to go to his house.' More from Billboard Rod Stewart Confirms Faces Reunion With Ronnie Wood For Glastonbury 2025 Slot Rachel Zegler Serenades Crowd Outside Theater for Free in a New London Production of 'Evita' Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to Receive Vanguard Award at The Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala & Benefit Concert 'I live literally half a mile away,' continued Stewart, who has a residence in Palm Beach, Fla. 'We're both on the beach. I used to go to his Christmas parties. He's always been a bit of a man's man. I liked him for that. But he didn't, as far as I'm concerned, treat women very well.' Stewart added that he thinks becoming the leader of the country changed his former pal for the worse. 'Since he became president, he became another guy,' the musician said. 'Somebody I didn't know.' Trump and Stewart were friends for many years. Even leading up to the 2016 election — which the billionaire ended up winning, securing his first of two nonconsecutive White House terms — the Grammy winner stood by his fellow Floridian, telling Billboard when asked about the election in 2015, 'I have strong political beliefs, [but] I don't want to get into it … Donald Trump happens to be a friend of mine.' Now, Stewart says he definitely doesn't consider Trump a friend, citing one policy issue in particular as unforgivable. 'No, I can't anymore,' the artist said. 'As long as he's selling arms to the Israelis — and he still is. How's that war ever gonna stop?' Stewart joins a number of musicians who have criticized Trump's administration, with many of them similarly taking issue with the U.S. government's involvement in Israel's ongoing war against Hamas — a conflict that has resulted in the deaths of more than 50,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023, when the terrorist group incited retaliation after killing 1,200 Israeli civilians and took 251 hostages. 'Someone's gotta do something,' added Stewart. 'What [Israeli President] Netanyahu is doing to the Palestinians is exactly what happened to the Jews. It's annihilation, and that's all he wants to do — get rid of them all. I don't know how they sleep at night.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to headline Glastonbury later in June, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo also leading the four-day festival's bill. Charli xcx, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Noah Kahan, Wolf Alice and Busta Rhymes will perform as well. Stewart's set will take place after he was forced to postpone a handful of U.S. concert dates due to illness. 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
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TRNSMT 2025 first look behind the scenes at Glasgow site and bar prices
Scotland's biggest festival is being held at Glasgow Green for the eighth time. Hundreds of crew members have put the finishing touches to this year's TRNSMT festival site before the doors open for a weekend of incredible live entertainment. Scotland's biggest festival is being held at Glasgow Green for the eighth time. The event will kick off Friday before ending with fireworks on Sunday night. By then will have performed across the three days. The Record has been given a sneak preview as the site is being readied for up to 50,000 music fans each day. This year's festival is sponsored by RockStar energy drink and the site is looking truly spectacular. Thanks to the predominantly dry weather the site lives up to its name with the grass in tip top shape. As always the big wheel is hard to avoid for those who want a bird's eye view of the action and the first of the stages fans will encounter upon entering through the main entrance is the Radio 1 dance stage. Once again, the Sunset Strip area will feature the Hangout where acts including Travis surprised revellers with pop up appearances last year. The main stage itself features two entrance and exit points for those wanting to use the pen to get as close as possible to their idols. Though parking is restricted around the site area, there are pick up and drop off points on the Broomielaw and London Road. An East Carriageway leads to the VIP entrance for those with fancy tickets leading onto the VIP area, which is adjacent to a heavily guarded backstage compound where artists will be chilling before and after their sets. Charging points courtesy of 3 are dotted around the festival site as well as bars, cocktail bars, urinals and toilets including accessible toilets, water points and food vendors. Up to 50,000 music fans are likely to attend the festival daily. The King Tut's remains a great place to chill as is the BBC Introducing Stage. As well as the headline acts other favourites include Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C and Gracie Abrams as well as homegrown acts such as Dictator, Twin Atlantic, Nina Nesbitt and Calum Bowie. Doors open at 11am each day. There are also first aid points for those who catch a glimpse of this year's bar prices or who may need more serious medical attention. A vodka and RockStar energy drink will set you back £10.20. A can of Pepsi is a snip at £3.15 while a lager will set you back a mere £6.75. The city's subway will be closed all three days when the event is taking place due to the latest wave of strike action due to a dispute between the Unite union and subway operator Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). More than 100 workers will go on strike over working conditions beginning today (FRI) before returning to work on Monday. With a heatwave forecast over the weekend, revellers are being advised to take care in the sun. TRNSMT Event Manager Katt Lingard said: "We want everyone to have an amazing and safe time at Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT, so we're encouraging fans to look after themselves and each other throughout the weekend. In the glorious Glasgow weather that we are expecting, fans are encouraged to bring an empty, soft reusable water bottle (no larger than 500ml and not made of hard plastic, glass, or metal) to refill at one of the many free drinking water stations onsite, dress appropriately for the weather whilst remembering that it will get cooler at night, and take regular breaks." Kat added: "We want everyone to have the best weekend possible, and that starts before you even get to the gates. Plan ahead, check your ticket is ready in the TRNSMT app, and remember – everyone's here to have a good time. Look after yourself and those around you, and don't miss out on the amazing acts you've been waiting all year to see. "We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Glasgow Green for what's set to be an unforgettable weekend. Whether it's your first TRNSMT or your seventh, come prepared, look out for each other, and soak up every moment. The countdown is almost over – let's make it one to remember.' The BBC will be broadcasting from TRNSMT on the iPlayer.
Metropolis Japan
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Wu Bai & China Blue Rock Star 2 WORLD TOUR: in Japan
The Japan performance of 'Wu Bai & China Blue Rock Star 2 WORLD TOUR' will be held at PIA ARENA MM on Thursday, October 2nd. 'Wu Bai & China Blue Rock Star 2 WORLD TOUR' will feature songs that will be performed for the first time in a large-scale concert, classic songs with new arrangements, and original songs that never get old no matter how many times you listen to them. A spectacular rock stage woven with live performances, including a modern dancer who appears for the first time in a long time, a passionate brass section, and the exquisite combination of Wu Bai & China Blue, who were formed 33 years ago – this is the true essence of Wu Bai, the 'Rock Star' who captivates the audience. Tickets will be available for pre-sale through the official lottery system at Ticket Pia from 18:00 on Friday, July 4th. For more details, please visit the Wu Bai & China Blue Rock Star 2 WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN special website.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Brooke Burke, 53, reveals her 'hot' trick to staying slim in her fifties as she poses in a bikini in Malibu
Brooke Burke was looking very toned and tanned when walking on the beach in Malibu this week. The 52-year-old Dancing With The Stars veteran was smiling as she had on a neon green triangle bikini top and matching micro-short briefs. There was not a spot of fat on the mother-of-four as she looked more muscular than in the past. This comes just as she revealed to that she has a method for staying thin. 'I do hot yoga body sculpting, which is an incredible opportunity to heat up the core, stretch, release toxins, and explore restorative yoga poses,' said the fiancée of Scott Rigsby. 'Free movement and positive mantras are pushing through new areas of fitness.' Brooke also told what her top three exercises to do every day are. 'I like to stretch and do booty BURN circuit (twisty kickbacks) as well as child pose push‑ups,' she shared. Brooke Burke was looking very toned and tanned when walking on the beach in Malibu this week 'My four week booty challenge is timed out to be just 10 minutes a day. It's a full circle of every move to tone, tighten, and lift the glutes.' Burke also said just walking out your front door and going for a stroll is smart as well. 'Movement is what matters most. And giving yourself the opportunity to get outside, move your body, and escape from your to do list, is meaningful,' she said. And she still does biohacking. 'I am obsessed with biohacking and doing a deep dive into innovative longevity opportunities, and it feels amazing,' said the star. Biohacking is also known as 'human augmentation' and is a 'do-it-yourself biology' that works to enhance health and wellbeing through certain techniques such as meditation and intermittent fasting, according to Healthline. Earlier this year she talked menopause. 'At 50, ohhh Menopause dished out another set of challenges,' added the ex of Dave Charvet of Baywatch fame. She said she got stubborn belly fat that she works hard to shed. 'At 51, a Dr. suggested that I get a tummy tuck [I did NOT] At 53, I love my ABs. I love the house. My children were built in. I love the weekly body sculpting commitment.' Burke then said: 'I show up differently, I meet myself differently, I speak to myself differently. I am different & I accept 'ALL Of Me' Here's what I'm doing differently deep CORE work.' And Brooke also talked her diet. 'Eating more protein, extending my fasting window, cold plunge for extra fat burning, sauna sweat, walking as much as possible, BB Body body sculpting programs, anti-inflammatory diet [most days],' added the fitness expert who has been on the covers of Maxim and Playboy. 'Core focused Yoga, strength training in my workout split.' Burke is a fitness personality, model, author, actress, and businesswoman. She is known for hosting the E! Network travel show Wild On! (1999–2002), CBS's Rock Star (2005–2006), and TV Lands' She's Got the Look (2010). After winning the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars, Burke served as co-hostess of the show from season ten to season seventeen (2010–2013). In 2017, Burke launched Brooke Burke Body, a fitness app with workout videos featuring her. Since 2023, Brooke has served as the host of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, joining the series in its 10th season She was born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She attended both Sahuaro High School and Palo Verde High School in Tucson where she was homecoming queen in 1989. The photogenic dynamo started as a lingerie model for the Frederick's of Hollywood catalog in the early 1990s. Burke was tapped to serve as the host of the popular E! travel series Wild On! from 1999 to 2002. In 2005, Burke landed her first primetime network hosting gig on CBS's Rock Star: INXS (2005) and the subsequent Rock Star: Supernova (2006). In 2010, Burke became the host of She's Got the Look on TV Land, a modeling competition series. That same year, she was named co-hostess of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, where she remained for seven seasons (2010–2013). Burke served as the co-host of the Miss America pageant as well. From 2016 to 2018, Burke hosted and co-produced the Saturday morning show Hidden Heroes. Her other television credits include hosting the digital series and network show I Dare You on TV Land (2018) as well as a recurring role on Melissa & Joey (2014–2015).
