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Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Black Sabbath crowd boo 'controversial' supergroup at Ozzy Osbourne festival
The first supergroup of Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning festival were booed by some members of the event's crowd yesterday due to one of its controversial members The inaugural supergroup performance at the Black Sabbath gig yesterday received a polarised response, with a portion of the audience expressing their disapproval through boos. The concert saw some of the biggest names in metal and rock music come together to honour Ozzy Osbourne as he performed for the final time with Black Sabbath. Huge music stars came together to perform a number of Black Sabbath's hits at his Back to the Beginning festival - however as the first supergroup arrived on stage, some fans weren't too impressed. "We got our first supergroup of the day. Lzzy Hale is fronting it, one of the only - if not the only - woman on today's bill," Birmingham Live 's Kirsty Bosley reported. "Members of Faith No More (Mike Bordin), Megadeth (David Ellefson) Ozzy Osbourne's legendary guitarist Jake E Lee. They're playing The Ultimate Sin by Ozzy." However, she noted that the entrance of a particular artist was met with negative reactions from the fans. She continued: "David Draiman from Disturbed is now joining them to huge boos from the crowd. He's caused controversy with his political opinions online and the crowd are not welcoming. "Despite boos, hands are still up in the air to clap along to the Draiman-fronted rendition of 1986 Ozzy track Shot In The Dark." Disturbed, widely recognised for their sombre cover of Simon and Garfunkel's The Sound of Silence, found their vocalist David Draiman at the centre of controversy post-Glastonbury earlier this week. Draiman released a video in which he criticised Bob Vylan after they chanted "death, death to the IDF" during their livestreamed set at Glastonbury. Posting on his Instagram page, Draiman said: " I just wanted to speak my mind a little bit about the events of this past weekend. "No one should ever use any stage at any festival anywhere in the world to incite hatred and violence against anyone. I think it's disgusting. I think it's irresponsible and contrary to the whole reason people get together at these festivals to begin with." He added: "More importantly, just from a human perspective, what exactly do you really think you're going to achieve here? You know, death to the IDF. Every citizen of the state of Israel has to serve. Every citizen. "So you're saying that the majority of world Jews should die, should be killed? That's what you're saying. Good luck with that. Iran saw how easy that wasn't so I'm not sure what you want, what you're trying to achieve other than virtue signalling and instant fame that this selling of Jew hatred has seen to gift everyone with these days."
Metro
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Beloved singer, 83, cancels concerts after suffering 'chronic and intense pain'
A beloved singer has been forced to cancel shows after facing 'unimaginable' pain that 'demanded immediate attention'. Paul Simon rose to fame in the 1960s as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel alongside school friend Art Garkfunkel. After gaining a legion of fans releasing songs like The Sound of Silence and Bridge over Troubled Water, the American singer- songwriter went on to pursue a career as a solo artist in the 1970s. Throughout his career, Paul has won 16 Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, realising his most recent album Seven Psalms in 2023. In April he kicked off his A Quiet Celebration Tour, which began in New Orleans and will travel throughout North America and Canada before ending in Seattle in August. However, this weekend he had to pull the plug on two performances just a few hours in advance due to ongoing health issues. Posting a statement online, his team explained that the 83-year-old could no longer play his scheduled shows at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. 'Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,' it began. 'Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them.' 'However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates. 'In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund.' Paul is next set to play at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center's Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California on July 7. His tour features the live debut of his Grammy-nominated album, Seven Psalms, along with a 'celebration of his timeless classics'. However when it was announced earlier this year, it was explained that he'd chosen 'intimate venues with optimal acoustics for this tour' as he had been dealing with 'severe hearing loss'. The musician had previously announced his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss. At the time he explained: 'I've often wondered what it would feel like to reach the point where I'd consider bringing my performing career to a natural end. Now I know it feels a little unsettling, a touch exhilarating and something of a relief. 'I love making music, my voice is still strong, and my band is a tight, extraordinary group of gifted musicians. I think about music constantly.' More Trending Last year he explained he's now lost 94% of hearing in his left ear and has been told by doctors that there is no cure, which has also left him unable to play certain songs from his catalogue, including his 1986 hit You Can Call Me Al. 'I'm going through my repertoire and reducing a lot of the choices that I make to acoustic versions,' he said on CBS Mornings. 'It's all much quieter. It's not You Can Call Me Al, that's gone. I can't do that one.' 'I guess what I'm most apprehensive about would be if I can't hear well enough to really enjoy the act of making music.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Iconic star, 99, sparks concern after dropping out of event due to illness MORE: John Travolta reprises iconic Grease role 46 years after the original MORE: Who's who at Jeff Bezos's $10,000,000 wedding as A-list guests 'descend on Venice'
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Disturbed Barely Misses Hitting No. 1 With Multiple Songs
Disturbed's 'The Sound of Silence' returns to multiple Billboard charts, as both the original and a ... More remix land at No. 2 on separate sales rankings. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 10: David Draiman of Disturbed performs at SiriusXM Presents Disturbed Live From The Vic Theatre In Chicago on October 10, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo byfor SiriusXM) Disturbed is still promoting its most recent single "I Will Not Break," which may mark the beginning of a new era for the band. The track continues to appear on a trio of Billboard's radio rankings, and while it's largely on the decline, it could persist for weeks — or even months — as fans appear to love the tune. As listeners continue to support "I Will Not Break," three of Disturbed's past tracks are also still present on the Billboard charts, ranking among the top 10 bestselling cuts on multiple different sales lists. Impressively, two of the band's older favorites even manage to return this week. 'The Sound of Silence' Blocked from No. 1 by AC/DC Aside from "I Will Not Break," the only other track from Disturbed that appears on more than one Billboard chart is the band's cover of Simon & Garfunkel's classic, "The Sound of Silence." That rendition soars to the runner-up spot on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales ranking, narrowly missing out on returning to the summit. Instead, AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" climbs to No. 1, earning its sixty-first stay in the penthouse. "The Sound of Silence" also returns to the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart, coming in at No. 7. The cut has previously reached the top of both rankings and has now spent more than 400 weeks on each of the two tallies. Disturbed and Ann Willson Reappear This week, Disturbed doubles up on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, as "Don't Tell Me," the group's collaboration with Heart singer Ann Wilson, reappears a few spots below "The Sound of Silence." That cut breaks back in at No. 5. The duet has only spent half a dozen periods on the list, but has already reached the summit. 'The Sound of Silence' in Different Forms "The Sound of Silence" is so popular it shows up on three different Billboard rankings, though in two different forms. The original cover continues to sell well, while a remix by producer Cyril maintains its presence on the Dance Digital Song Sales tally, where it's now been found for well over a year. This week, that version is a non-mover at No. 2. Amazingly, both the original and the remix editions of "The Sound of Silence" hold in second place — just on completely separate lists.
The Advertiser
12-06-2025
- The Advertiser
'Inseparable' brothers farewelled as grandmother stands accused of murder
The smallest coffins are the heaviest to hold up. The weight of two, side by side, is unbearable. A 66-year-old woman remains behind bars, charged with the alleged murders of her two grandsons, Max and Sam Johnson, in the rural town of Coonabarabran. The boys' parents, Troy and Samantha, are in a prison of their own, unable to escape their grief as they said farewell to their six and seven-year-old "inseparable" sons at a heartbreaking service in Maitland on Thursday afternoon. Sam, 6, and Max, 7, were remembered as "full of life, curiosity," and the "optimism and infectious joy" that only children have. "We're still in shock," Mr Johnson told the Newcastle Herald. Sam was three months old when he developed neuroblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive cancer that led to a nine-month stay in the hospital with his mother at his side. A tough little tacker, Sam survived, quickly becoming a favourite and something of a celebrity during treatment. "He was a superstar at the hospital, all the nurses loved him," their mother said. He and his brother had an unbreakable bond; they were best mates, and they had their whole lives ahead of them. "Max's first words were, 'My brother, my brother', not 'Mum', not 'Dad'," Mr Johnson said. "We want everyone to know how close they were, how much they loved each other and how much everyone loved them. "They'll be sadly missed by everyone." Police were called to a home on Emu Lane, just outside of Coonabarabran, about 2pm on Monday, May 5, following reports about a concern for welfare. Officers forced their way into the home. Inside, police found 66-year-old maternal grandmother Kathleen Heggs, who had reportedly attempted to self-harm, and the bodies of her two grandsons, Max and Sam. Heggs was taken to a hospital under police guard after officers found the bodies of the boys in two separate bedrooms in the home. The grandmother remained in the hospital for several days until her release, when she was taken to Orange Police Station and charged with two counts of murder. She appeared at Parramatta court on May 10 and made no application for bail. Heggs will face court again in Dubbo on July 10. The tragedy sent a ripple of sadness and confusion through the Coonabarabran community, where the boys had moved about 11 months earlier from the Central Coast. Both had been in state care for some time before Heggs became their sole carer. At the service on Thursday, Coonabarabran Public School principal Lucy Evans remembered Sam as "happy, vibrant and full of life". Staff described him as being inquisitive, determined and curious. He was fascinated with the school chickens; he loved bright lights, Lego and turning things on and off. Almost 10 other teachers, who had made the trip to Maitland for the service, wiped tears from their eyes as a photo montage of the boys played to the sound of Simon and Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence'. Max loved learning, staff described him as articulate, inquisitive and bright. His favourite thing "in the whole wide world" was dinosaurs. Max had lots of friends, he was popular, and he "always looked out for others". Every day, the pair came to school with their wheelie bags in tow, and they were just happy to be there, Ms Evans said. "They really were inseparable," she said. "In closing, while so much of this feels so wrong, I can say one thing that does feel right; for every second of every day that Max and Sam spent at our school, they were valued, they were cared for and oh were they loved, and for that I am so proud. "Rest in peace, boys, we will never forget you." After Sam battled his cancer, Max became his protector. The duo loved karate, so much so that they took up a second class to go twice a week, had just completed their yellow belts and were about to be presented with them. On Thursday, two yellow belts sat atop their coffins. Warrumbungle Shire Council councillor Kodi Brady recited a poem, titled 'In loving memory of two Coonabarabran stars'. "Rest now, boys, the wild run done, beneath the moon, beyond the sun, forever young, forever near, Coonabarabran holds you dear," he said. The smallest coffins are the heaviest to hold up. The weight of two, side by side, is unbearable. A 66-year-old woman remains behind bars, charged with the alleged murders of her two grandsons, Max and Sam Johnson, in the rural town of Coonabarabran. The boys' parents, Troy and Samantha, are in a prison of their own, unable to escape their grief as they said farewell to their six and seven-year-old "inseparable" sons at a heartbreaking service in Maitland on Thursday afternoon. Sam, 6, and Max, 7, were remembered as "full of life, curiosity," and the "optimism and infectious joy" that only children have. "We're still in shock," Mr Johnson told the Newcastle Herald. Sam was three months old when he developed neuroblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive cancer that led to a nine-month stay in the hospital with his mother at his side. A tough little tacker, Sam survived, quickly becoming a favourite and something of a celebrity during treatment. "He was a superstar at the hospital, all the nurses loved him," their mother said. He and his brother had an unbreakable bond; they were best mates, and they had their whole lives ahead of them. "Max's first words were, 'My brother, my brother', not 'Mum', not 'Dad'," Mr Johnson said. "We want everyone to know how close they were, how much they loved each other and how much everyone loved them. "They'll be sadly missed by everyone." Police were called to a home on Emu Lane, just outside of Coonabarabran, about 2pm on Monday, May 5, following reports about a concern for welfare. Officers forced their way into the home. Inside, police found 66-year-old maternal grandmother Kathleen Heggs, who had reportedly attempted to self-harm, and the bodies of her two grandsons, Max and Sam. Heggs was taken to a hospital under police guard after officers found the bodies of the boys in two separate bedrooms in the home. The grandmother remained in the hospital for several days until her release, when she was taken to Orange Police Station and charged with two counts of murder. She appeared at Parramatta court on May 10 and made no application for bail. Heggs will face court again in Dubbo on July 10. The tragedy sent a ripple of sadness and confusion through the Coonabarabran community, where the boys had moved about 11 months earlier from the Central Coast. Both had been in state care for some time before Heggs became their sole carer. At the service on Thursday, Coonabarabran Public School principal Lucy Evans remembered Sam as "happy, vibrant and full of life". Staff described him as being inquisitive, determined and curious. He was fascinated with the school chickens; he loved bright lights, Lego and turning things on and off. Almost 10 other teachers, who had made the trip to Maitland for the service, wiped tears from their eyes as a photo montage of the boys played to the sound of Simon and Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence'. Max loved learning, staff described him as articulate, inquisitive and bright. His favourite thing "in the whole wide world" was dinosaurs. Max had lots of friends, he was popular, and he "always looked out for others". Every day, the pair came to school with their wheelie bags in tow, and they were just happy to be there, Ms Evans said. "They really were inseparable," she said. "In closing, while so much of this feels so wrong, I can say one thing that does feel right; for every second of every day that Max and Sam spent at our school, they were valued, they were cared for and oh were they loved, and for that I am so proud. "Rest in peace, boys, we will never forget you." After Sam battled his cancer, Max became his protector. The duo loved karate, so much so that they took up a second class to go twice a week, had just completed their yellow belts and were about to be presented with them. On Thursday, two yellow belts sat atop their coffins. Warrumbungle Shire Council councillor Kodi Brady recited a poem, titled 'In loving memory of two Coonabarabran stars'. "Rest now, boys, the wild run done, beneath the moon, beyond the sun, forever young, forever near, Coonabarabran holds you dear," he said. The smallest coffins are the heaviest to hold up. The weight of two, side by side, is unbearable. A 66-year-old woman remains behind bars, charged with the alleged murders of her two grandsons, Max and Sam Johnson, in the rural town of Coonabarabran. The boys' parents, Troy and Samantha, are in a prison of their own, unable to escape their grief as they said farewell to their six and seven-year-old "inseparable" sons at a heartbreaking service in Maitland on Thursday afternoon. Sam, 6, and Max, 7, were remembered as "full of life, curiosity," and the "optimism and infectious joy" that only children have. "We're still in shock," Mr Johnson told the Newcastle Herald. Sam was three months old when he developed neuroblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive cancer that led to a nine-month stay in the hospital with his mother at his side. A tough little tacker, Sam survived, quickly becoming a favourite and something of a celebrity during treatment. "He was a superstar at the hospital, all the nurses loved him," their mother said. He and his brother had an unbreakable bond; they were best mates, and they had their whole lives ahead of them. "Max's first words were, 'My brother, my brother', not 'Mum', not 'Dad'," Mr Johnson said. "We want everyone to know how close they were, how much they loved each other and how much everyone loved them. "They'll be sadly missed by everyone." Police were called to a home on Emu Lane, just outside of Coonabarabran, about 2pm on Monday, May 5, following reports about a concern for welfare. Officers forced their way into the home. Inside, police found 66-year-old maternal grandmother Kathleen Heggs, who had reportedly attempted to self-harm, and the bodies of her two grandsons, Max and Sam. Heggs was taken to a hospital under police guard after officers found the bodies of the boys in two separate bedrooms in the home. The grandmother remained in the hospital for several days until her release, when she was taken to Orange Police Station and charged with two counts of murder. She appeared at Parramatta court on May 10 and made no application for bail. Heggs will face court again in Dubbo on July 10. The tragedy sent a ripple of sadness and confusion through the Coonabarabran community, where the boys had moved about 11 months earlier from the Central Coast. Both had been in state care for some time before Heggs became their sole carer. At the service on Thursday, Coonabarabran Public School principal Lucy Evans remembered Sam as "happy, vibrant and full of life". Staff described him as being inquisitive, determined and curious. He was fascinated with the school chickens; he loved bright lights, Lego and turning things on and off. Almost 10 other teachers, who had made the trip to Maitland for the service, wiped tears from their eyes as a photo montage of the boys played to the sound of Simon and Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence'. Max loved learning, staff described him as articulate, inquisitive and bright. His favourite thing "in the whole wide world" was dinosaurs. Max had lots of friends, he was popular, and he "always looked out for others". Every day, the pair came to school with their wheelie bags in tow, and they were just happy to be there, Ms Evans said. "They really were inseparable," she said. "In closing, while so much of this feels so wrong, I can say one thing that does feel right; for every second of every day that Max and Sam spent at our school, they were valued, they were cared for and oh were they loved, and for that I am so proud. "Rest in peace, boys, we will never forget you." After Sam battled his cancer, Max became his protector. The duo loved karate, so much so that they took up a second class to go twice a week, had just completed their yellow belts and were about to be presented with them. On Thursday, two yellow belts sat atop their coffins. Warrumbungle Shire Council councillor Kodi Brady recited a poem, titled 'In loving memory of two Coonabarabran stars'. "Rest now, boys, the wild run done, beneath the moon, beyond the sun, forever young, forever near, Coonabarabran holds you dear," he said. The smallest coffins are the heaviest to hold up. The weight of two, side by side, is unbearable. A 66-year-old woman remains behind bars, charged with the alleged murders of her two grandsons, Max and Sam Johnson, in the rural town of Coonabarabran. The boys' parents, Troy and Samantha, are in a prison of their own, unable to escape their grief as they said farewell to their six and seven-year-old "inseparable" sons at a heartbreaking service in Maitland on Thursday afternoon. Sam, 6, and Max, 7, were remembered as "full of life, curiosity," and the "optimism and infectious joy" that only children have. "We're still in shock," Mr Johnson told the Newcastle Herald. Sam was three months old when he developed neuroblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive cancer that led to a nine-month stay in the hospital with his mother at his side. A tough little tacker, Sam survived, quickly becoming a favourite and something of a celebrity during treatment. "He was a superstar at the hospital, all the nurses loved him," their mother said. He and his brother had an unbreakable bond; they were best mates, and they had their whole lives ahead of them. "Max's first words were, 'My brother, my brother', not 'Mum', not 'Dad'," Mr Johnson said. "We want everyone to know how close they were, how much they loved each other and how much everyone loved them. "They'll be sadly missed by everyone." Police were called to a home on Emu Lane, just outside of Coonabarabran, about 2pm on Monday, May 5, following reports about a concern for welfare. Officers forced their way into the home. Inside, police found 66-year-old maternal grandmother Kathleen Heggs, who had reportedly attempted to self-harm, and the bodies of her two grandsons, Max and Sam. Heggs was taken to a hospital under police guard after officers found the bodies of the boys in two separate bedrooms in the home. The grandmother remained in the hospital for several days until her release, when she was taken to Orange Police Station and charged with two counts of murder. She appeared at Parramatta court on May 10 and made no application for bail. Heggs will face court again in Dubbo on July 10. The tragedy sent a ripple of sadness and confusion through the Coonabarabran community, where the boys had moved about 11 months earlier from the Central Coast. Both had been in state care for some time before Heggs became their sole carer. At the service on Thursday, Coonabarabran Public School principal Lucy Evans remembered Sam as "happy, vibrant and full of life". Staff described him as being inquisitive, determined and curious. He was fascinated with the school chickens; he loved bright lights, Lego and turning things on and off. Almost 10 other teachers, who had made the trip to Maitland for the service, wiped tears from their eyes as a photo montage of the boys played to the sound of Simon and Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence'. Max loved learning, staff described him as articulate, inquisitive and bright. His favourite thing "in the whole wide world" was dinosaurs. Max had lots of friends, he was popular, and he "always looked out for others". Every day, the pair came to school with their wheelie bags in tow, and they were just happy to be there, Ms Evans said. "They really were inseparable," she said. "In closing, while so much of this feels so wrong, I can say one thing that does feel right; for every second of every day that Max and Sam spent at our school, they were valued, they were cared for and oh were they loved, and for that I am so proud. "Rest in peace, boys, we will never forget you." After Sam battled his cancer, Max became his protector. The duo loved karate, so much so that they took up a second class to go twice a week, had just completed their yellow belts and were about to be presented with them. On Thursday, two yellow belts sat atop their coffins. Warrumbungle Shire Council councillor Kodi Brady recited a poem, titled 'In loving memory of two Coonabarabran stars'. "Rest now, boys, the wild run done, beneath the moon, beyond the sun, forever young, forever near, Coonabarabran holds you dear," he said.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MUSIC ICON ART GARFUNKEL GIVES HISTORIC CONCERT IN TEL AVIV PERFORMING WITH SON ART GARFUNKEL JR BEFORE AN AUDIENCE OF TENS OF THOUSANDS AMIDST ROCKET FIRE
Hi-res photo link found HERE. NEW YORK, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a moment of profound cultural significance, music icon Art Garfunkel took the stage last night in Tel Aviv's Ha'Yarkon Park before a cheering crowd of over 50,000, becoming the first international artist to perform in Israel since the devastating attack at the Nova Music Festival in October 2023. Garfunkel was joined by his son, Art Garfunkel Jr. Prior to Garfunkel and Garfunkel taking the stage air raid sirens were heard due to missile fire reportedly targeting the concert in Tel Aviv. The father and son duo proceeded with their performance against a backdrop of missile interceptions. The emotional appearance of the family pair performing at Neshef Rock as Garfunkel & Garfunkel, soared on timeless classics including Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Sound of Silence, and Mrs. Robinson, weaving a musical thread between generations, resilience, and hope. The family duo's most recent album, Garfunkel & Garfunkel Father and Son, is available worldwide from BMG. Art Garfunkel Jr. was reported by Rolling Stone as one of Germany's most successful artists and continues to extend his own audience. "I am happy to be here in Israel," the 83-year-old performer told tens of thousands of cheering fans. "If Israel is in danger, the entire world is in danger," Garfunkel told the audience. "We all must not allow fear to define or control us. I am here with my entire family. Music is my gift from God, and my son Art Jr. is carrying our torch of music forward." Adding to the emotional weight of the evening, Garfunkel also performed The Boxer alongside Israeli rocker Aviv Geffen, uniting two eras of musical expression in a rare collaboration. Art was accompanied by his wife of many years, Kathryn "Kim" Luce Garfunkel—who is currently launching a new design and licensing initiative—and their younger son, Beau. The Garfunkel family's presence underscored the personal nature of this landmark event. Notably, Garfunkel has largely stepped back from public appearances and media in recent years making this live concert from Israel a rare and powerful moment. Media Contact:Victoria Varelavv@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Carrberry Companies
