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Irish Examiner
10 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Antiques: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture at Cork auction
An unusual pair of bird's eye maple ormolu mounted mirrored hall stands with grey marble tops will feature at the Marshs online only auction in Cork next Saturday (July 5). The sale will offer a selection of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, art and collectibles like Waterford Crystal, silver, clocks, rugs and books. A large bronze sculpture of a lady signed Ross is estimated at €1,200-€1,500 and a Georgian four-door breakfront bookcase has an estimate of €1,000-€1,200. An Irish Georgian two-door bureau bookcase at Marshs. Among other furniture lots are a Victorian rosewood davenport, a Regency satinwood and marquetry occasional table, a Georgian three-tier waterfall bookshelf and a Georgian Canterbury. There are two Masons Ironstone dinner services. The auction is on view from 10.30am to 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Marshs warehouse, off Grand Parade and South Mall, Cork
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Comedian Jeff Ross Reveals Shocking Reason Tom Brady Agreed to Do Netflix Roast
It was just revealed why Tom Brady agreed to participate in Netflix's live roast of him - and the reason might surprise you. Comedian Jeff Ross, who cohosted the Roast of Tom Brady in May 2024 alongside Kevin Hart, shared during a Wednesday, June 26 appearance on The Howard Stern Show Brady's motivation for being the subject of the Netflix special. On the day of the roast, Ross asked Brady, "Why are you doing this?" According to Ross, Brady replied, "I love this kind of humor. People are too snowflaky right now," On top of that, Brady allegedly sent Ross a text that day saying: "No fear. This is what we do." The comedian also opened up about how to roast came to be, sharing that it took several years to get to the taping from when he first connected with the NFL star via Instagram. "I had seen him looking at my Instagram on Super Bowl Sunday a few years ago," Ross said. "I was like, Why the f**k is Tom Brady on my Instagram?' I go, 'Oh, I had some jokes up. Maybe that's how he unwinds before a big game.' And he f***ing wins!" It's likely that Ross is referring to Brady's Super Bowl win in 2021 as the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his seventh and final Super Bowl win as an NFL quarterback. "I hit him the next day on Instagram going, 'Dude, it's time for a roast. You obviously love this s**t,'" Ross continued. "He writes me back and we start talking and it turns out my agent and his agent, they work together. And we put a deal together to do a roast. Netflix is like, 'Sure!'" But just as Ross's plans were coming to fruition - Brady announced he had to decided not to retire from professional football, after previously announcing he was going to in February 2022. "He agreed and he retired and we were like, 'Let's go! Now's our chance.' Then he unretired," Ross said. "I was like, 'No, we got to wait until he's done playing. It's a little more fun.'" That opportunity came after Brady's second retirement in February 2023. However, the long-anticipated event was pushed back even more due to Brady's split from ex-wife Gisele Bündchen in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. "Then he was going through a divorce and I'm like, 'Let's wait for that,'" Ross explained. The event featured Brady getting roasted by comedians like Nikki Glaser and Andrew Schulz, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Ben Affleck and former New England Patriots teammates Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Irish Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Heartbreaking end to 4-month search for missing man as Gardai confirm body found
The search for a missing Wicklow man has been stood down following the discovery of a body earlier this week. 45-year-old Malcolm Ross was reported missing from his home on Monday, February 10, with both Gardaí and his family expressing concern for his well-being. A major search operation was launched, and Gardaí issued an urgent appeal seeking the public's assistance in tracing Mr Ross's whereabouts. In a tragic update on Friday afternoon, officers confirmed that the missing persons appeal has been stood down after a body was found, as they thanked the public for their help. A Garda spokesperson said: "Following the discovery of a man's body, the missing person appeal for Malcolm Ross, 45 years old, who was reported missing from his home in Wicklow Town on Monday, 10th of February 2025, has been stood down. "No further action is required. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and public for their assistance." Mr Ross's family have confirmed that his funeral will take place early next week in a heartbreaking statement shared online. "After months of painful uncertainty, Malcolm has now been reunited with his heartbroken parents Doug and Gay, brother Aaron and sister Camille, together with their partners Rory and Sarah and nephew Bear; and by his partner and best friend Edel and his adored daughter Freya. Deeply regretted by his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends," a death notice shared on states. Tributes have poured in for Mr Ross, who "always had a warm smile for everyone and a great sense of fun". A childhood friend of Mr Ross's said: "My sincere condolences to the Ross family and your unimaginable loss. Many years of childhood memories in Sidmonton Park with Malcolm, who always had a warm smile for everyone and a great sense of fun. Thinking of you all during this difficult time." Another mourner added: "So sorry to hear of Malcolm's passing, he was a constant feature of my childhood years growing up on the Meath Road and playing football up in Sidmonton Park. Always generous and fun and from a lovely family. RIP Malcolm." While a third person said: "I am terrible sorry for your loss. Malcolm was a kind soul. I am sure his soul can rest in peace now that he is reunited with his family. May you find comfort. May we all try to remember kindness when dealing with each we can never understand what struggles another may have. May each one in the family find peace." Mr Ross will repose at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue in Bray on Sunday 29th June from 3pm to 5pm. His funeral service will be held at 10am on Monday in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What made Tom Brady say yes to the Netflix roast? Jeff Ross finally reveals the surprising reason
In 2024, legend Tom Brady did something few athletes of his stature would dare—he let himself be roasted on live television. Netflix's The Roast of Tom Brady turned into a cultural spectacle, drawing 13.8 million views in its first week and becoming the platform's most-watched one-off special. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But what led the seven-time Super Bowl champion, known for his unshakable poise and ironclad image, to become the target of biting jokes and brutal humor? What inspired Tom Brady to allow a roast on national TV? The idea was seeded years earlier. Comedian Jeff Ross, the 'Roastmaster General,' recounted the story on The Howard Stern Show. According to Ross, the journey started when he noticed something peculiar on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2021—Tom Brady had been browsing his Instagram. 'I had seen him looking at my Instagram on Super Bowl Sunday a few years ago,' Ross told Stern. 'I was like, 'Why the f--- is Tom Brady on my Instagram?'' Ross had some edgy jokes posted, and surprisingly, Brady seemed to enjoy them. That same night, Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV victory over the Chiefs. The next day, Ross sent him a message: 'Dude, it's time for a roast. You obviously love this s---.' That Instagram DM snowballed into a full-fledged deal when Ross discovered that both their agents happened to work together. Netflix eagerly jumped on board. While many wondered what possessed Brady to say yes to such a ruthless format, Ross offered insight. 'I said to Tom right beforehand, 'Why are you doing this?,' and he goes, 'I love this kind of humor. People are too snowflakey right now.'' Brady's willingness to embrace self-deprecating comedy revealed a side of him fans rarely get to see—one that doesn't take itself too seriously, even after two decades of football dominance. The journey to the live roast wasn't smooth. 'It took so long,' Ross explained. 'Then he retired… then unretired… then was going through a divorce… then Netflix picked a festival date… and then we decided to do it live.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Of course, not every moment was easy to stomach. During the special, Ross cracked a joke about Patriots owner Robert Kraft and massage parlors, prompting Brady to mutter, 'Don't say that s--- again.' Ross later said, 'I think Tom was checking me the way a lawyer objects on behalf of a client.' Despite its success, Brady expressed personal regret—not for being roasted, but for the unintended emotional toll on his children. 'I loved when the jokes were about me… I didn't like the way it affected my kids,' he shared on The Pivot podcast. 'I wouldn't do that again because of the way it affected… the people I care about the most in the world.' Still, Brady's roast was a powerful reminder: even legends can laugh at themselves—until the punchlines hit too close to home. Also Read:
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout
Professor Iain Gillespie told MSPs on Thursday it was not in his 'thought process' to hand back the cash, although he accepted the 'buck stops with me' for the university's difficulties. He stepped down from his post at the university – which is looking to cut hundreds of posts as it tries to deal with a £35 million deficit – in December. He told Holyrood's Education Committee, which is examining the difficulties faced by the institution, that the university had a 'contractual obligation' to pay him the cash. Prof Gillespie insisted it was 'not in my thought process to repay a contractual obligation to me for my work at the university' – although he added later he would 'reflect' on the matter. Mr Swinney however later insisted: 'I think that would be the right thing to do because the University of Dundee is facing an acute challenge.' A report into the situation at Dundee by former Glasgow Caledonian University principal Professor Pamela Gillies last week heavily criticised Prof Gillespie. Asked if Prof Gillespie should give back the money, the First Minister said: 'Given the awfulness of the Gillies review of the handling of the finances of the University of Dundee, I think that would be a reasonable thing to do.' His comments came after Education Committee convener Douglas Ross branded Prof Gillespie a 'coward' and accused him of having 'created this mess and walked away into the sunset'. Pressing the former principal over his time in charge, Mr Ross asked him if he was 'incompetent or corrupt' – with him replying he was 'certainly not corrupt' so he would 'have to choose incompetent'. Prof Gillespie began his evidence to the committee with a 'heartfelt apology' to staff and students at Dundee – which is to receive an additional £40 million from the Scottish Government to help its financial situation. 'Let me start off with an apology to the staff and students,' he told MSPs. 'I think staff and students deserve better than they have had with the management and the governance of the University of Dundee over quite some time, but particularly over the period of 2024. 'It's a heartfelt apology for a university that I love, and a city that I hugely respect. 'I accept the buck stops with me. That is why at the end of last year I left.' Mr Ross said the Gillies report showed Prof Gillespie had 'dangerous over self-confidence and complacency', and an 'overbearing leadership style'. Prof Gillespie said that description was 'not something I recognise' – although he later told how a complaint had been made against him in a previous job at the Natural Environment Research Council about his 'overbearing behaviour'. Prof Gillespie stepped down as principal at the University of Dundee in December, recalling this happened after others at the institution told him they had 'no confidence' in his leadership. He told MSPs it was 'possible' he had then resigned by text – though he said he may instead have sent an email confirming his decision. Mr Ross told him: 'The only thing I thought about you was you are a coward. 'You couldn't go back to the university and face the staff who were losing their jobs, face the students whose studies were so badly disrupted. 'You just created this mess and walked away into the sunset.' Challenging him on the payout, Mr Ross told Prof Gillespie he had been given 'over £150,000 to walk away from a university you almost destroyed'. He asked the former principal: 'At any point have you considered paying that money back?' Prof Gillespie said the university had a 'contractual obligation' to pay him the money. While he said he took 'overall management responsibility for what happened at the University of Dundee', he told Mr Ross he would 'push back' against the claim that he 'almost destroyed it'. Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie also pressed for Prof Gillespie to give back the money. He told the former principal: 'To hold on to that just seems astonishing with the pain other people are feeling. 'I just genuinely want you to think about that, because I think it would send an important message. 'It wouldn't repair the damage but it would send an important message.' Conservative MSP Miles Briggs said giving back the money could be a way for Prof Gillespie to 'send a message to students, to the staff who are left at Dundee, that you understand your role in this saga'. The former principal told him: 'You are one of several members of the committee who have suggested that and I will reflect on that.' Prof Gillespie also hit back at claims from former Holyrood minister Wendy Alexander, who was vice-principal international at the university for almost a decade. In a submission to the committee, Baroness Alexander had said she was 'frozen out' and then 'asked to leave' her post after raising concerns about university finances. Prof Gillespie insisted he did 'not want to get into a slagging match about people's characters', he told MSPs: 'Wendy's performance in terms of delivering student numbers wasn't what we needed it to be.'
