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Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
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- Edinburgh Live
Louise Redknapp shares 'moving forward' comment as she reflects on new relationship
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Singer and model Louise Redknapp has opened up about her new beau, Drew Michael, as she divulges details on her journey of "moving forward". Former Eternal star Louise climbed the charts with the girl group, but it wasn't until her departure and solo venture that the 50-year-old singer really began to gain widespread success. Her first solo album, Naked, was released in 1996 and produced a number of top-10 singles. Going on to release another album after the turn of the millennium, Louise put her music career on hold following the birth of Charley, her first child, to prioritise family life in 2002. After the birth of their second child and nearly two decades of marriage with ex-England footballer Jamie Redknapp, the pair announced their separation in 2017. (Image: Jim Dyson, Redfernsvia Getty Images) Since then, news broke in October 2023 about her blossoming relationship with Drew Michael, having kicked off their romance earlier in the year. On another note, Louise revealed in an interview with Woman&Home magazine her ambition to craft the "best album" she's "ever made". (Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images) The singer also shared an insight into her new relationship, noting: "You can't pin your happiness on anybody else. Yes, Drew is great and I'm having a lovely time but, ultimately, it's about moving forward and being in my own self." Earlier this year, the mother of two opened up about the crucial role her sons, Charley and Beau, played following her breakup with Jamie, revealing on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast: "If I didn't have my kids, I just, I think I would have just given up. I really do. She added: "I think I just knew that my kids were my everything and they needed me." (Image: Dave Benett,for Warner Music) Louise has not only been a devoted mum but has also carved out a career in television, becoming particularly renowned for her stint as a judge on the UK's So You Think You Can Dance, which was broadcast by the BBC. (Image: Lia Toby, Getty Images) She further cemented her TV presence with an impressive run to the Strictly Come Dancing final in 2016, where she danced beside Kevin Clifton and finished as runner-up to BBC Sport's Ore Oduba and partner Joanne Clifton.
Wales Online
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Paul Simon's 'time is up' confession after heartbreaking health battle
Paul Simon's 'time is up' confession after heartbreaking health battle The 83-year-old singer-songwriter made the admission in a new interview ahead of the release of his 15th solo album, Seven Psalms, in 2023 Paul Simon made a candid admission about his health during an interview discussing his album Seven Psalms (Image: Stefan Hoederath, Redfernsvia Getty Images ) Paul Simon has shared a poignant insight with a three-word admission over his health. The legendary singer-songwriter acknowledged that his generation's "time is up" following the deaths of fellow icons Jeff Beck and Gordon Lightfoot. Paul, now 83, made the sombre admission while discussing the release of his 15th solo album, 'Seven Psalms', in 2023. The American star opened up about a health issue that affected the recording of the album. During the production process, Paul experienced a significant hearing loss in his left ear. Speaking with The Times, he revealed: "Quite suddenly I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody has an explanation for it. So everything became more difficult. "My reaction to that was frustration and annoyance; not quite anger yet, because I thought it would pass, it would repair itself." At the time of the interview, his hearing had not improved, casting doubt on any potential return to live performing. Article continues below Regardless, the acclaimed 'You Can Call Me Al' artist showed resilience. He stated: "The songs of mine that I don't want to sing live, I don't sing them. Sometimes there are songs that I like and then at a certain point in a tour, I'll say, 'What the f*** are you doing, Paul?'" The star opened up on his health struggles (Image: Gary Gershoff, WireImagevia Getty Images ) In crafting the final song of the album, titled 'Wait,' Paul confronted a deeper understanding of the lyrics as they resonated with his life's journey, reports the Express. He evocatively wrote: "Heaven is beautiful/It's almost like home/Children, get ready/It's time to come home." With a closing chorus of "Amen" accompanied by tolling bells, the song intimates the profound sense of an ending. Paul told The Times: "It's a spooky thing to be writing something and just be thinking, 'Oh, this is what the song needs. And then it's, 'By the way, this is about you. You're actually the subject of this.'" Paul made a gutwrenching statement about his generation of stars (Image: CBS Photo Archive, CBS via Getty Images ) He added: "It's just the age we're at. Gordon Lightfoot just passed away; Jeff Beck too. My generation's time is up." Article continues below Paul gave a positive update in 2024 about his hearing at the premiere of the documentary In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon. Paul revealed that his hearing had returned to a degree that allowed him to sing and play instruments comfortably. He said: "I can hear my voice the way I want it in the context of the music. If there's a drum or an electric guitar, it's too loud and I can't hear my voice. But when I first lost the hearing, I couldn't get it, it threw me off. Everything was coming from this side."
