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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Rod Stewart, 80, wears a quirky satin blazer as he joins his leggy wife Penny Lancaster, 54, in New York City
He's well known for his flamboyant sense of style. And Rod Stewart made no exception on Monday when he stepped out in New York City with his leggy wife Penny Lancaster. The rocker, 80, wore a quirky satin blazer with a white shirt layered underneath and oversized pinstriped trousers. Rod completed his outfit with a pair of white loafers and accessorised with a layered pearl necklace. Leaving the The Peninsula hotel, he walked hand-in-hand with Penny, who looked stunning in a polka dot mini dress. She teamed it with a pair of peep toe high heels and carried a small black clutch bag to top off her look. Rod's appearance comes after he candidly opened up about how his split from his ex-wife Rachel Hunter 'tore him to shreds '. The rock singer was in a relationship with the New Zealand model, 55, for nine years and they welcomed two children together - daughter Renee, 33, and son Liam, 30. The pair, who have a 24-year age gap, met at an LA nightclub when Rachel was just 21 years old, with Rod admitting his sister Mary thought his wife was 'too young'. Reflecting on the breakdown of their marriage, Rod admitted their age gap did end up being the reason for their eventual split, which he said 'tore him to shreds' at the time. Making rare comments about his ex-wife, he told The Times: 'Rachel left me because she was too young - my sister said I should never have married her in the first place -but it tore me to shreds.' Rod met his now-wife Penny Lancaster just six months after his split from Rachel, and said the gap was purely because his friend wouldn't hand over her number. When asked if he wanted to be single first, he quipped: 'F***ing right, there were six months between Rachel and Penny because my bass player, who had Penny's number, wouldn't give it to me. 'He said, ''All you're going to do now is s**g around'', and he was right: I had a splendid time in those six months.' Rod gushed over his wife Penny, 54, and told how she has 'everything' he wants as he revealed he is now happier than ever. The Maggie May hitmaker first met his ex-wife Rachel at Roxbury Club in Los Angeles and told how he thought she was a 'goddess' in his 2012 autobiography. 'There was a connection straight away. She was extremely beautiful, but there was something no-nonsense about her as well,' he shared in the book. 'It was there in her New Zealand accent, but also in her face, which was open and smart. 'Not only was she as far removed as could be from the stereotype of the flaky model, but she already had money and fame. 'That was a relief. In my position, that suspicion was always there: does this woman really like me, or just the stuff that surrounds me?' The next day, he sent two dozen red roses to her model agency and they quickly struck up a romance, tying the knot just three months later in December 1990. However, Rachel left him heartbroken when she called time on their eight-year marriage in January 1999, some seven years before they divorced in 2006. Months after their split, Rod embraced single life again and went on dates with models, including Caprice Bourret, though their romance didn't last. Rod then met Penny - who was 28 at the time - and they quickly began dating, which he previously admitted was 'difficult' on his family at the time. Rod said his siblings - Mary, Don and Bob - were initially 'suspicious' and didn't want a repeat of his split from Rachel, while Penny's own brother Oliver was worried about her dating a rock star. Despite initial tensions, their relationship went from strength-to-strength and the couple tied the knot in June 2007 after his divorce from Rachel was finalised. Rod and Penny share two children - Alastair, 19, and Aiden, 14 - and the couple are now on good terms with Rod's ex-wife Rachel. In 2017, Penny told the Loose Women panel how her and Rachel are now very friendly despite the rocky situation at the beginning. Despite the rocky start, Penny and Rachel are now on very good terms and often spend time together as a family (both pictured with Rachel and Rod's daughter Renee) She explained: 'Rachel and I, over the years, we've grown up and both have a lot more in common now. We sit and chat and we've got over that silly period 10, 15 years ago. 'It's about being adults... We've moved on, grown up, and from the beginning I knew I wasn't dating just Rod; I was in a relationship with his family. 'I saw how all his children were getting on and I wanted my future children to do that as well.' Penny and Rachel are often seen smiling in photographs together during large blended family gatherings. Speaking of Rachel and Penny's relationship himself, Rod told the Daily Express: 'We get on great now and Penny gets on great with Rachel. 'In fact all the exes get on so I think I must have done something right.' The rocker has eight children from five different mothers and has been married three times, including his marriages to Penny and Rachel. Rod welcomed his oldest child, daughter Sarah Streeter, with his ex-girlfriend Susannah Boffey when he was just 18 years old, with the couple giving her up for adoption. Rod took to the stage at Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City on Thursday where he stunned in a metallic blazer and matching waistcoat He was seen singing the night away in a pair of quirky black striped trousers and a chunky pearl necklace The rocker was reminiscent of his hey day as he was seen cheekily striping off his lavish Tom Ford blazer mid performance Sarah, now 61, was raised by her adoptive parents but reconnected with Rod later in life, after her adoptive mother's death in 2007. He then went on to have two children, daughter Kimberly, 45, and his son Sean, 44, with his ex-wife Alana Stewart. The star fathered another daughter, Ruby, 37, with his former partner Kelly Emberg before marrying his second wife Rachel, who gave birth to Renee and Liam. Rod then welcomed his youngest two children - Alastair and Aiden - with Penny. And his youngest two sons showed their support for their father last week when they attended Glastonbury Festival to watch his headlining set. After he took over the Legends slot on Sunday, Rod took to Instagram to share snaps of his sons proudly watching on from the crowd. Aidan sat on elder brothers Alistair's shoulders for the set, while the 19-year-old wore a shirt from his father's beloved Celtics football team around his neck.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
David Bowie's ‘Legacy' Continues To Grow Years After His Death
David Bowie's Legacy compilation reaches 450 weeks on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, marking his ... More first time hitting such a large number on the tally. NEW YORK - MAY 5: (U.S. TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Singer David Bowie stands backstage at The Film Society of Lincoln Center's Tribute to Susan Sarandon at Avery Fisher Hall May 5, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by) Throughout the years, there have been several David Bowie compilations that have become hugely successful in the United Kingdom, where the rocker is still regarded as one of the most creative and beloved musicians, even nearly a decade after his passing. Among his many popular collections of singles, live recordings, and other tunes, one stands out as perhaps the most commercially viable of the bunch: Legacy. The title can always be found on the weekly rankings in the U.K., as people never stop listening to his catalog. Legacy brings Bowie's name to a special landmark this week — one he never reached during his lifetime. Legacy Reaches 450 Weeks on the Official Albums Chart Bowie's Legacy continues to grow, as the compilation hits 450 weeks spent on the Official Albums chart. The tally ranks the most consumed EPs and full-length projects of any genre or format in the U.K. each week. The compilation is far and away Bowie's longest-running success, and has been for quite a while, and every time it reaches another special figure, Bowie posthumously does as well. At the moment, Legacy sits at No. 74 on the Official Albums chart, down just a few spaces from several days ago. The compilation previously peaked at No. 5 — a somewhat surprisingly low position for a title that has managed to live on the ranking for years and will likely remain there for several more. Plays on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms are largely keeping Legacy afloat, as the compilation does not currently appear on any sales rankings, but it does rise to No. 59 on the Official Albums Streaming chart. No Other David Bowie Album is Even Close No other album by Bowie has managed to crack 200 weeks on the Official Albums chart, aside from Legacy. His early set The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars ranks as his second-longest-running, with 168 weeks. That figure narrowly beats Best of, which has racked up 163 stays on the tally. Legacy Was Released Months After David Bowie's Death Legacy was released in November 2016, less than a year after Bowie passed away at age 69. The compilation didn't differ much from several past projects, but its timing turned it into a bestseller, as the world was mourning Bowie's creative vision and voice at the time. It is still the title that people focus on when listening to the late star's music, so it's the one that remains on the charts.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '80s Rocker Going Viral With 'God Only Knows' in Memory of Brian Wilson
Iconic '80s Rocker Going Viral With 'God Only Knows' in Memory of Brian Wilson originally appeared on Parade. A legendary British rocker is going viral with his new, stripped-down recording of God Only Knows as a tribute to the late, great . Howard Jones, 70, the British singer/songwriter with a very distinct voice, was, like many, many other artists, quick to express their admiration, love and grief over Wilson's passing on June 12. "I loved the music of Brian Wilson and was so happy to meet him backstage at a gig in Brooklyn. I was able to say to him what a profound influence he was on my musical life. Thank you, Brian, you will always be in my heart," wrote Jones on Facebook. He then posted a video of himself at the piano playing a gorgeous, stripped-down version of "God Only Knows" in memory of Wilson, captioning the video, "Perhaps the best pop song ever written." In the comments on the Facebook video, one fan wrote, "Howard Jones, your cover of 'God Only Knows' is a beautiful tribute to Brian Wilson."Another fan wrote, "A really exquisite tribute. He'd love it, and clearly you're really connected to the emotion of this song." "Just 20 seconds in and feeling the vibe, and that moment the hair stands up on the back of your neck… pure class….👏👏👏," wrote a third fan. Jones is the voice behind such hits as "New Song," "What is Love?", Pearl in the Shell," "Like to Get to Know You Well," and "Things Can Only Get Better," but perhaps his greatest hit was the 1986 single "No One is to Blame," which peaked at No. 4 in the U.S. — personally, we find it to be his most beautiful song lyrically and melodically. Wilson was a founding member of the Beach Boys and was responsible for writing some of their greatest hits like "Good Vibrations," "God Only Knows," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," among hundreds of other songs. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Iconic '80s Rocker Going Viral With 'God Only Knows' in Memory of Brian Wilson first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS REO Speedway rocker Terry Luttrell survives horror crash after falling asleep at the wheel
Terry Luttrell of REO Speedway is on the mend after surviving a terrifying car crash over the weekend. The rocker, 78, wrecked his vehicle after he fell asleep at the wheel on Interstate 57 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois on Sunday morning, according to the News-Gazette. The airbag deployed during the crash, causing Luttrell to sustain a cracked sternum. Luttrell described the horror incident in a phone call with the outlet from his hospital bed, admitting he 'rolled the car over' and awoke surrounded by the airbags. 'I was able to get up and get out of the car,' he told the outlet on Tuesday morning. 'The airbag went off and cracked my sternum a little bit. 'I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome,' he added.
