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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stillwater News Press to hold open house for new location
On Thursday, Stillwater News Press will host an open house to the public. The open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the News Press building located at 502 S. Duck Street. The open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The building is new to the press but not to Stillwater. Built in 1908, the 2,900-square-foot building was originally a home before hosting many commercial interests. Known locally as the Berry House, it was built by James. E. Berry, who would go on to serve at Lt. Governor. It was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The modern day Stillwater News Press is a successor of the merger of many other newspapers. The News Press dates back to the weekly Stillwater Advance as well as the Stillwater Daily Democrat. Stillwater Advance was established in 1892, 15 years before Oklahoma became an official state. Stillwater Advance held up against other newspaper competitors. Adding to the early success, I.O. Diggs purchased the Daily Democrat and combined the two papers, which gained much traction. Shortly after, Diggs sold the papers and migrated west to California. One of Diggs' successors was G.R. Gould, the father of "Dick Tracy" creator Chester Gould. After three different purchases of the paper after Diggs, the name was changed from Stillwater Advance to Payne County News. After an ownership change once again, in 1929 E.E 'Hook' Johnson became the new publisher of the paper. C.R. Bellatti and R.M. Bellatti became part owners. The Bellattis and Johnson combined the Stillwater Daily press and the Stillwater Daily news to make what is now Stillwater News Press. C.R. Bellatti was the publisher of Stillwater News Press for a long period. The Bellatti family was dedicated to pushing out news to the north-central part of the state for many years. The Bellatti Family had much success for over 50 years. In 1997, Stillwater News Press was sold by the Bellatti family to Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., a local news provider in 1997. Currently owned by CNHI, Stillwater News Press continues to carry on the legacy and history that transformed the way the north-central part of Oklahoma receives news today. Moving into a new location brings new adventure and opportunities to continue to tell stories of greatness and allows the community to be a part of a rich story that continues on throughout many generations.
Forbes
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
25 Madonna Songs Thats Shaped Pop Music History
Madonna is one of the all-time greatest female artists, with some of the top hits of the '80s, '90s ... More and beyond. Madonna Louise Ciccone, aka the Queen of Pop, is one of the most successful musical artists of all time, with 18 multiplatinum albums and a knack for creating controversy that has kept her culturally relevant for more than four decades. Known simply by the name Madonna, she moved from Michigan to New York City after high school to pursue a career as an entertainer and released her first album in 1983, quickly becoming one of the top '80s female singers. Madonna music is known for being sexy, spicy and culturally relevant. The best Madonna songs focus on social issues such as religion, feminism and politics. This list of greatest Madonna songs includes music from every era of the versatile singer's career. Madonna is primarily a pop music singer, though she's also experimented with electronica and dance. She has released 14 studio albums, and three of them have sold more than 14 million copies, putting her on par with the Beatles and Whitney Houston. This list is based on commercial sales, critical acclaim and awards recognition. From I'm Breathless: Music From and Inspired by the film Dick Tracy, 'Hanky Panky' reflects Madonna's playful side and mimics tunes from the movie's 1930s era. Some women's groups criticized Madonna begging, 'You can just spank me,' but she said the song was tongue-in-cheek. It was a top-10 hit in the U.S., Australia and UK. Madonna's songs often deal with the darker side of love, but 'Cherish' from Like a Prayer has a lighter, more optimistic tone. In the video directed by Herb Ritts, a fashion photographer, Madonna romps on the beach with mermen, who became gay icons. The song hit No. 2, her record 16th straight top-five single. The video for 'What It Feels Like for a Girl' (from Music) was directed by Guy Ritchie, Madonna's then-beau, and banned by MTV for its violent imagery. That was kind of the point—the singer wanted to illustrate how society encourages women's independence but ultimately punishes them for it. 'Girl' earned critical kudos. Madonna croons, 'I want to free my soul,' on this release from True Blue. It came amidst intense media scrutiny of the singer's relationship with actor Sean Penn, and she wrote the song to explain what those moments felt like. It wasn't released as a single but still gained popularity due to its heartfelt message. Envisioned as a tribute to Sly and the Family Stone, 'Express Yourself' appeared on Like a Prayer and encouraged women not to settle for 'second-best.' The suggestive video, directed by David Fincher, had a then-record $5 million budget. The girl power anthem urged women to pursue what they want, as men do. Madonna performs "Express Yourself," one of her best singles, at TD Garden on Tuesday, September 4, ... More 2012. Madonna co-wrote this song about ushering out a poor lover with Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, advising, 'The night is over/This masquerade is getting older.' As the second single on Bedtime Stories, it topped the charts for seven weeks and established Madonna as one of the quintessential '90s female singers as her 11th No. 1. 'Burning Up' came from Madonna's first studio album, Madonna, and helped cement her as one of the top early '80s artists. It played on one of her favorite themes, sex, with the singer confessing she 'had no shame'—but it was also a double meaning, speaking to her professional ambition on later display as well. Madonna closed out the decade with this electronica banger. The singer channeled '60s psych-pop as inspiration for the song for the soundtrack of Austin Powers film The Spy Who Shagged Me. It peaked at No. 2 in the UK and netted Madonna a fifth Grammy, won for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens-Crowder offered this song to several artists, including the Supremes' Mary Wilson, before Madonna snapped it up for her debut album, Madonna. The dance-pop energy and upbeat tempo helped the song become the singer's first top-20 single, and critics now regard it as one of her finest releases. Remember when Madonna was an actress? This single from her third movie was much more memorable than the film itself—so much so, in fact, that its original title (Slammer) was dropped, and it was renamed Who's That Girl. The Latin pop song, with some lyrics in Spanish, became her sixth No. 1 hit. American singer and actress Madonna with director James Foley on the set of the film "Slammer," ... More later titled "Who's That Girl?." 'Ray of Light,' the title track of Madonna's seventh studio album, sees the singer delve further into electronica and is one of her biggest critical hits, earning three Grammy nods, including Record of the Year. It bowed at No. 5, her highest chart debut. The video also won five MTV Video Music Awards. From Confessions on a Dance Floor, 'Hung Up' marks a return to Madonna's dance club roots, a high-energy song that samples ABBA's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)'—ABBA has rarely authorized such samples. Madonna tied Elvis with her 36th top 10 single with 'Hung Up' and hit No. 1 in 41 countries. 'Open Your Heart' was the fourth single from Madonna's wildly successful third album, True Blue, and became her fifth No. 1 hit. It also made her just the second female singer to chart three No. 1s from one album. The acclaimed music video is partly inspired by Cabaret. Lyrically, 'Live to Tell' (off of True Blue) marked a departure from earlier Madonna songs, telling of a dark secret she must keep: 'Hope I live to tell the secret I have learned/ Till then it will burn inside of me.' She has never revealed the secret, but it resonated with listeners, rising to No. 1. This song became Madonna's second No. 1 hit, appearing on the Vision Quest soundtrack—and also marking the singer's feature film debut. The pop ballad marked a departure from her earlier dance music, earning her a first Grammy nod (Best Female Pop Vocal Performance) and helping her break into adult contemporary. The singer and actress Madonna in concert at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy for one date of her ... More Rebel Heart World Tour. After going to a Sting concert, Madonna was moved to write this song about the unifying power of song. 'Music makes the people come together/Music, mix the bourgeoisie and the rebel,' she sang. The song from the album Music hit No. 1, and the video, which featured then-up-and-comer Sacha Baron Cohen, was a smash. From the first movie Madonna starred in, Desperately Seeking Susan, which she co-wrote, 'Into the Groove' was Madonna's first UK No. 1 and her bestselling early single. The sexual innuendo-laden tract invites a boy to 'prove your love to me.' A Billboard poll once dubbed it the best 1980s dance single. 'Material Girl' was one of the defining '80s songs, appearing on her second album, Like a Virgin. Though Madonna has said she herself isn't materialistic, she liked the provocative nature of the song, which declares, 'We are living in a material world.' The song vaulted the singer to superstardom, topping the Hot Dance Club Songs. Another Like a Virgin hit, 'Dress You Up' opens dreamily, 'You've got style, that's what all the girls say.' The song, widely regarded as one of Madonna's top singles, got a boost when the Parents Music Resource Center added it to its "Filthy Fifteen" for suggestive lyrics—helping into Billboard's top five. From Madonna's debut album, 'Borderline' is so catchy and danceable that it's no wonder it became the singer's first top-10 hit. The video depicted an interracial romance as Madonna proclaimed, 'You just keep on pushin' my love/Over the borderline.' 'Borderline' drew critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone naming it the No. 2 song of the year. Softer and more experimental than most of her previous music, 'Justify My Love' became Madonna's ninth No. 1 single. Lenny Kravitz co-wrote the song, which portrayed the singer's sexual fantasies and belief women were in charge in the bedroom. MTV banned the suggestive video with Madonna's then-boyfriend Tony Ward, which nonetheless went multiplatinum. Madonna performs during opening night of The Celebration Tour at The O2 Arena on October 14, 2023 in ... More London. One of the most iconic '90s songs, this single from I'm Breathless is high-class fun. Madonna pays tribute to the stars of yesteryear. 'Strike a pose,' she encourages, later repeating, 'Don't just stand there, let's get to it/Strike a pose, there's nothing to it.' It became her biggest-selling single to date. 'Papa Don't Preach' appeared on True Blue and has become one of the most notable Madonna songs due to its content. It addresses women's autonomy and has also been interpreted as a pro-choice anthem, since the lyrics deal with a father's reaction to teen pregnancy. This marked Madonna's fourth No. 1 single. Madonna's performance of 'Like a Virgin' at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards remains an indelible pop culture moment. It was Madonna's first song to top the Hot 100, from the album of the same name, and has sold more than 6 million worldwide. She continues to sing the popular tune on her concert tours. Perfectly uniting Madonna's obsessions with sex, religion and taboos, 'Like a Prayer' may set a record for double entendres, like this lyric: 'I'm down on my knees/I wanna take you there.' The catchy song had an equally controversial video in which Madonna sleeps with a Black saint. Needless to say, it hit No. 1. Bottom Line Madonna is one of the most successful and revered pop singers in history for a reason. Her top songs reveal an ability to change with the times while continuing to get people talking and build her reputation. You can enjoy every song on this list over and over without tiring of them.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Murderer claims he was wrongly jailed for ‘weaponising bicycle pump'
A murderer has claimed he was wrongly jailed over fears he could be plotting terror crimes by 'weaponising a bicycle pump'. Christodoulos Sotiriou, 59, was handed a life sentence in 1991 for stabbing photographer Dietmar Kirchner with a commando knife in a changing room after the pair accidentally clashed heads in a London swimming pool. Maj-Britt Kirchner, the victim's wife and the former head of Warner Brothers UK, reportedly learnt her husband had been killed while at the film premiere of Dick Tracy, while standing alongside the movie's stars Madonna and Warren Beatty. Sotiriou was freed from jail on licence in 2000, but recalled to prison in 2018 for 18 months over suspicions that he was connected to a cache of suspected weapon-making materials found hidden on Hampstead Heath. Police also found 'worrying' entries in journals at his home. Nicola Kohn, a Ministry of Justice barrister, told Central London County Court: 'These included out of context references to Hitler; weaponising a bicycle pump; using chemicals to induce a heart attack [and] cleaning up blood.' From the witness box, Sotiriou insisted that the journal entries in his home were simply random comments about things that 'pricked his interest'. 'Whatever I have thought of which pricks my interest, I'll write down for future reference,' he told the judge. Asked by Ms Kohn about a reference in one of his notebooks, which read 'how to weaponise a bike pump', he explained: 'These entries are 12 years old, but something might have pricked my interest in this and so I put it down.' He had no interest in 'extremist ideology', the court heard, with Sotiriou insisting: 'I never supported nor promoted nor endorsed any extremism at all.' Sotiriou, of north London, is suing the Government, claiming he was wrongfully locked up, with court documents putting the value of his claim at £60,000. He says he was unlawfully detained for 18 months in total. He continued to be held for almost a year after another person had been arrested and charged in relation to the Hampstead Heath cache. Defending against his claim of unlawful detention, the MoJ has insisted he was 'lawfully recalled' on the strength of information that 'the risk he posed in the community could not be managed other than by a recall to prison'. Judge Heather Baucher was told Sotiriou was released on licence from his murder sentence in August 2000, but jailed again in 2011 after he was found to be hoarding a cache of banned weapons – including a Second World War-style Sten machine gun and thousands of hollow-tipped bullets – in a hide in Epping Forest. The judge who sentenced him after he pleaded guilty to making and possessing weapons imposed the relatively short seven-year sentence – of which he served half – after deeming that he had a hobbyist's interest in the illegal stash, rather than posing a public danger. Judge Peter Clarke QC, sentencing, labelled him 'an anorak not a balaclava'. But after his release from that sentence in 2014, he was deemed a potential public danger and recalled to prison again in 2018. Detectives had mistakenly linked him to the discovery by Hampstead Heath park rangers of a cache of materials which could be used to make weapons. Sotiriou, who was living nearby, was pinpointed as a potential suspect due to 'the unique modus operandi and local knowledge', said MoJ barrister Ms Kohn, with witnesses also noting the alleged 'striking similarity' between the Hampstead Heath hide and his Epping Forest cache from 2010. Detectives also said they found 'a number of suspicious items' during a search of his home, along with 'concerning entries in various notebooks' including references to Hitler and weaponising a bike pump. A detective on the case had written to the probation service urging a recall and stating: 'The contents of his notebook that are detailed below show the signs of a man who would appear to be planning to carry out a violent attack at some stage in the future.' On September 28, 2018, the MoJ decided to recall him to custody on the strength of a probation report highlighting 'significant concerns regarding the danger he poses to the public'. But although his case was at one point referred to the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit, he was never charged with an offence in relation to the Hampstead Heath hide. Sotiriou served another 18 months until his eventual release by the Parole Board in March 2020, although someone else was arrested and charged in relation to the Hampstead Heath hide in April 2019. Ms Kohn accepted that in April 2019 'a different individual was arrested and charged in connection with the Hampstead Heath hides'. But she pointed out that other factors had also prompted Sotiriou's recall, highlighting evidence from a psychiatrist and concluding: 'While she does not consider there to be an immediate risk of future violence has the potential to be severe.' The judge will give her ruling at a later date. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Buzz Feed
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Expensive Celebrity Red Carpet Outfits
I love award season for many reasons, but seeing the wild and wonderful outfits that are on the carpet has to be a top fave for me. So, I went ahead and compiled some of the most expensive celebrity red carpet looks since the '90s – so we can all gaze at how the other half lives as award season kicks off. It's important to note, however, that most of the time these celebs don't buy the jewelry or outfits that they wear – they're likely on loan from the brand. So, without further ado, here are 17 celebrity red carpet looks that remind me that I'll probably never be a homeowner. Madonna at the 1991 Oscars – $20 Million Madonna's look consisted of a Bob Mackie gown and $20 million worth of Harry Winston natural diamonds. The Queen of Pop took the King of Pop himself – Michael Jackson – to the 1991 Oscars as her date, where she performed the song 'Sooner or Later' from her film Dick Tracy. And for me, this look proves that she is the Material Girl. Just look at the diamonds over her gloves! Unparalleled. Angela Bassett at the 1996 Oscars – $9 Million Angela wore this Harry Winston set paired with a gorgeous black dress and mesh gloves. She was reportedly so nervous about her 273 carats of diamonds that she had extra security accompany her to the bathroom. And yeah – I'd be stressed too. Haven't you seen Ocean's 8? Nicole Kidman at the 1997 Oscars – $2.65 Million Our first look where the dress is the star of the show! This piece by John Galliano for Christian Dior was valued at over $2.5 million, and it's engraved in my mind forever. The embroidery! The tiny purse! And who else could pull off that shade of green? Gloria Stuart at the 1998 Oscars – $20 Million Making history as the oldest person to ever be nominated for Best Supporting Actress, the 87-year-old also made headlines wearing a 15-carat Harry Winston – a tribute to the 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace for her film Titanic that's valued at $20 million. And I have to give this look its tens – are you seeing the way the blue in her outfit and in her necklace brings out her eyes? Nicole Kidman at the 2008 Oscars – $7 Million This L'Wren Scott necklace is so intense it couldn't even be contained to Nicole's neck – it took over her dress as well. And while the $7 million piece is truly… powerful, I can't say it's my favorite. But Nicole features multiple times on this list, so she'll probably be fine with my scathing review. Kate Winslet at the 2010 Oscars – $3 Million Kate's look featured a stunning silver Atelier Yves Saint Laurent gown, but she truly outdid herself with over $3 million of diamonds in this Tiffany set. The Art-Deco-inspired necklace featured a rare yellow diamond of over 13 carats, and the matching earrings absolutely make it for me. Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Oscars – $10 Million This red Valentino dress has to be one of my favorites on the list — and it's valued by Vogue at an eye-watering $106,075. Anne's Tiffany and Co. showstopper is titled the Lucida Star diamond necklace and is valued at around $10 million. Carrie Underwood at the 2013 Grammys – $31 Million Until 2019, this Carrie look held the record for the most expensive celebrity red carpet look of all time. See that necklace? 380 carats of glittering diamonds, and according to People the Johnathon Arndt piece is valued at $31 million. Jennifer Lawrence at the 2013 Oscars – $3.5 Million Ah, JLaw at the 2013 Oscars. Her fall was genuinely one of my favorite celebrity moments of all time – and we can definitely agree that thanks to this $3.5 million dollar Christian Dior gown, it was the most beautiful and graceful anyone has ever looked as they fell up the stairs. Amy Adams at the 2014 Golden Globes – $10.6 Million OK, maybe I'm being pedantic, but if you're wearing a $10 million necklace, I feel like I shouldn't have to squint to see it in the pictures. Where's the sparkle?! But in Amy's defense, she looks radiant in that Valentino gown. Cate Blanchett at the 2014 Oscars – $18.1 Million Cate's Armani Prive gown was valued at around $100,000 according to British Vogue, but her Chopard earrings, bracelet, and ring reportedly totaled approximately $18 million. Charlize Theron at the 2014 Oscars – $15.9 Million What was in the air in 2014?! The second most expensive look of the night was worn by Charlize Theron, who wore a Harry Winston necklace valued at around $15 million. She stunned in a black Christian Dior gown, and the dress, the diamond, and that lethal blonde pixie make this one of my favorite looks on the list. Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala – $3.97 Million Enter my number one fave pick. This look should be taught in schools. To the 2015 Met Ball, Rihanna showed up in this $3.97 million Guo Pei gown. And yes, even though everyone and their mother was meme'ing it, I still think it's the best a celebrity has ever looked at the Met. Beyonce at the 2017 Grammys – $12 Million While Beyoncé may have lost out to Adele in 2017, she made sure to show out at the Grammys by wearing 400 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds valued at around $12 million. And the dress! She was wearing that baby bump like an accessory, and my lord, did it work. Lady Gaga at the 2019 Oscars – $30-40 Million And now for the most expensive contender on our list – Gaga at the 2019 Oscars, wearing a necklace worth the price of like, a private island or something. Only worn three times in history, this 129-carat Tiffany and Co. diamond necklace is said to be valued at around $30-40 million dollars. It was last worn during the press tour for Breakfast at Tiffany's by none other than Audrey Hepburn herself. Gaga paired the jewels with a black Alexander McQueen gown and – I'm sorry, I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around how much money is in this photo. Gigi Hadid at the 2021 Met Gala – $12 Million At the 2021 Met Ball, Gigi stunned in a Jacob & Co. diamond necklace valued at around $12 million. The 54-carat necklace was paired with a Prada gown, making the look still one of the most talked-about Met features. Zendaya at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival – $3.5 Million And finally, our most recent contender – Zendaya at the Venice International Film Festival with the only non-diamond jewel on this list. The Serpenti Hypnotic Emerald necklace was courtesy of Balmain, and is so iconic that the 94-carat piece had a whole documentary made about it. She stayed true to the brand in a nude Balmain dress, and IDK if I'll ever get over how good she looked. Rihanna's dress is my fave on the list, but Madonna's jewels and JLaw's dress have a special place in my heart (and on my vision board). Which is yours? Sound off in the comments below.
