Latest news with #Shout
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lulu insists she has always been very a 'private' person she reflects on childhood 'shame'
Lulu has always been a "very private" person. The 76-year-old singer shot to fame as a teenager in the 1960s with her now-signature song Shout but insisted that "nobody knows" who she really is because she has always been "very careful" when it comes to choosing what she reveals about herself. Speaking on BBC's The One Show, she said: "A friend of mine once said to me 'People think they know Lulu, but nobody knows you...' and I think it's partly to do with the fact that I come from a Scottish mother who said 'Don't wash your dirty linen in public!' "So I was very...I've always been very careful, very private. I'm chatty, but I keep a lot of things to myself, so now I'm talking about everything." The Eurovision star is heading out on tour across the UK in October to discuss her life, and explained that she has only decided to do so now because she comes from a generation where there was "a lot of shame" associated with talking about issues but things have since changed. She said: "This is mainly because the landscape has changed. When I was young, when my mother was young, you didn't talk [about things]. Everything was a secret, and there was a lot of shame because you didn't talk about stuff but today talk about things and I think it's healthier. Some overshare, but hopefully I won't! All the ups and downs I've had - and I've had a life, let's put it like that - I've had an amazing, amazing life but I've also had certain things in my life that I've never discussed. "When I go on stage, on my tour, I'm gonna have very special people ask questions on stage about my life, and I'm gonna reveal stuff, how I've come through certain things. "Maybe people can relate to it, and if I've managed to come through it, maybe it will help someone else. That's the way it is today and it is so much healthier."
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lulu insists she has always been very a 'private' person she reflects on childhood 'shame'
Lulu has always been a "very private" person. The 76-year-old singer shot to fame as a teenager in the 1960s with her now-signature song Shout but insisted that "nobody knows" who she really is because she has always been "very careful" when it comes to choosing what she reveals about herself. Speaking on BBC's The One Show, she said: "A friend of mine once said to me 'People think they know Lulu, but nobody knows you...' and I think it's partly to do with the fact that I come from a Scottish mother who said 'Don't wash your dirty linen in public!' "So I was very...I've always been very careful, very private. I'm chatty, but I keep a lot of things to myself, so now I'm talking about everything." The Eurovision star is heading out on tour across the UK in October to discuss her life, and explained that she has only decided to do so now because she comes from a generation where there was "a lot of shame" associated with talking about issues but things have since changed. She said: "This is mainly because the landscape has changed. When I was young, when my mother was young, you didn't talk [about things]. Everything was a secret, and there was a lot of shame because you didn't talk about stuff but today talk about things and I think it's healthier. Some overshare, but hopefully I won't! All the ups and downs I've had - and I've had a life, let's put it like that - I've had an amazing, amazing life but I've also had certain things in my life that I've never discussed. "When I go on stage, on my tour, I'm gonna have very special people ask questions on stage about my life, and I'm gonna reveal stuff, how I've come through certain things. "Maybe people can relate to it, and if I've managed to come through it, maybe it will help someone else. That's the way it is today and it is so much healthier."
Perth Now
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lulu insists she has always been very a 'private' person she reflects on childhood 'shame'
Lulu has always been a "very private" person. The 76-year-old singer shot to fame as a teenager in the 1960s with her now-signature song Shout but insisted that "nobody knows" who she really is because she has always been "very careful" when it comes to choosing what she reveals about herself. Speaking on BBC's The One Show, she said: "A friend of mine once said to me 'People think they know Lulu, but nobody knows you...' and I think it's partly to do with the fact that I come from a Scottish mother who said 'Don't wash your dirty linen in public!' "So I was very...I've always been very careful, very private. I'm chatty, but I keep a lot of things to myself, so now I'm talking about everything." The Eurovision star is heading out on tour across the UK in October to discuss her life, and explained that she has only decided to do so now because she comes from a generation where there was "a lot of shame" associated with talking about issues but things have since changed. She said: "This is mainly because the landscape has changed. When I was young, when my mother was young, you didn't talk [about things]. Everything was a secret, and there was a lot of shame because you didn't talk about stuff but today talk about things and I think it's healthier. Some overshare, but hopefully I won't! All the ups and downs I've had - and I've had a life, let's put it like that - I've had an amazing, amazing life but I've also had certain things in my life that I've never discussed. "When I go on stage, on my tour, I'm gonna have very special people ask questions on stage about my life, and I'm gonna reveal stuff, how I've come through certain things. "Maybe people can relate to it, and if I've managed to come through it, maybe it will help someone else. That's the way it is today and it is so much healthier."
Buzz Feed
06-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
25 Target Products For Busy People
A 12-pack of Shout stain remover wipes that'll make sure you never get caught with spaghetti sauce splattered down your front ever again. Each wipe is individually wrapped, too, so you can just tuck 'em in your pocket and you'll always be able to deal with whatever (literal) messes life throws at you in seconds. Promising review: 'Worth the price! These small wipes are lifesavers. I keep them in my purse and in my travel bag when I'm traveling. I also keep some in my desk at work just in case!' —JessicaPrice: $3.99 for a pack of 12 Or a Tide To-Go pen, so you can stop stains from wreaking havoc on your wardrobe — or your extremely full schedule. Bring this packable pick along, and the second a mess happens, you can pull it out, scribble on the splotch, and watch it vanish right before your very eyes. Promising review: 'Parent must-have! With a toddler, my Tide Pen has saved me more times than I would care to admit. It has even helped save some clothes after the original stain dried.' —RoseTheRDPrice: $3.19+ (available in two sizes) A bottle of daily shower cleaner, because who has the time for endless bathroom scrubbing? Not you, that's for sure. But this lemon-and-mint-scented stuff is a shortcut to keeping things fresh between deeper cleans: Just spritz some in the tub or on your shower walls and floors when you're done washing up each day, and then just… walk away. Yes, really. Promising review: 'Makes weekly shower/tub cleaning easier! This is great for one-bathroom households with kids! I use this shortly before setting up the bath for my daughters. Gets rid of what was left behind from the adults showering. It also makes weekly shower/tub cleaning easier, since there's less daily buildup from using this daily spray.' —Anne MPrice: $2.99 And a Scrubbing Bubbles gel stamp to keep your commode in tip-top condition when you've, uh, not had the energy to give it a proper clean in a while. Once you stamp this wand inside the bowl, it'll fight toilet ring and limescale with each flush for up to 12 days. Not to mention the fact that your bathroom will be way less stinky on the daily! Promising review: 'I mean, does anyone like cleaning the bathroom?! I don't, but I definitely love using this little gadget once I'm done. I love that it makes the toilet smell clean and look sparkly after a couple of days.' —TargetfangirlPrice: $4.59+ (available with six or 24 stamps) A box of Lemi Shine garbage disposal cleaner pods that'll help you get the stink outta your sink, lickety split. Dropping one of these little things down your garbage disposal will clear out whatever gross junk might be lurking down there in just a few minutes, leaving a fresh lemon scent behind. Promising review: 'Yes! If you follow the instructions, this thing is magic. We had a bad gnat problem from the drains, and one tablet solved our problem. I use them maybe every 2-3 weeks, and it smells amazing. A keeper in our home.' —AloePrice: $7.19 for a box of eight pods (originally $8.99) A surprisingly pretty metal boot tray that'll protect your floors from the worst the Great Outdoors has to throw at you. Rain or snow? No problem. Mud? Handled. General grime and grossness? Buh-bye. Who knew keeping your entryway clean could be this ~aesthetic~? Promising review: 'Don't pass on this! Great boot tray! Look forward to using this in the winter for snowy footwear. It's super easy to clean off and of great quality. A must-buy!' —MagsPrice: $49.99 An eight-piece drawer organizer set to keep your junk drawer in check before it turns into a big, time-consuming mess to untangle. Rather than one big, clunky piece, this set includes eight smaller compartments of various sizes that can be Tetris'd together to fit any drawer size. Your rubber bands, twist ties, and push pins won't even know what hit 'em. Promising review: 'Organizing must! Worked well organizing my junk drawer! If you're looking to simplify your everyday life, I'd recommend getting this. Makes me more aware of what gets thrown in the junk drawer.' —LajetPrice: $12 A lightweight, bagless, cordless Dyson vacuum that'll make keeping your floors clean a breeze. This vacuum is so much easier to move around your home than the huge, corded vacuums of yore. You can change out the attachments with the click of a button, and it even converts easily to a hand-held device, negating the need to buy an additional hand vacuum. Okay, yes, a Dyson vac is absolutely an investment — but if you can swing it, it is 100% worth it. I have this bad boy, and with it, I can vacuum my entire, three-floor townhouse in 45 minutes flat — both carpet and hardwood. It's also excellent for homes that tend to be, uh, full of pet hair, if that's a thing you're dealing with. (I sure am. How do tiny cats produce so much dang hair???)Promising review: 'Perfect for pet and kids chaos! I have seven animals and kids, and this vacuum is a lifesaver! It picks up pet hair and messes effortlessly on both area rugs and normal rugs. The suction power is incredible, and the three speed settings make it easy to adjust for different surfaces. The battery lasts long enough to clean several rooms, and being cordless makes cleaning quick and hassle-free. With pets and kids running around, this vacuum keeps my home looking spotless. Highly recommend!' —DarienPrice: $569.99 A soap-dispensing dish brush, so you can stop your dishes from piling up by just… getting them done immediately. And hey, if you hate sponges, this brush should make the whole process a little less gross — just fill up the handle with your dish soap of choice, press the button on it to dispense said soap, and go to town. No weird sponge texture! No weird sponge smell! No weird sponges at all! Bonus: This thing is also great for showers, according to an honestly surprising number of reviewers. Way to think outside the box, review: 'I've been using this for six months, and it still looks like new — no stains or bent bristles. I've tried several dish brushes and this is by far the best. One tip — keep it filled with soap. If it gets to halfway or below, it's difficult to get soap to dispense.' —LarryGPrice: $14.99 A pack of washing machine cleaner tablets, because these things sure as heck beat out running your washer with white vinegar a million times and hoping for the best. (Not that I'm, uh, speaking from experience or anything...) Instead, just pop one of these inside the drum and run the machine on the hottest water setting you've got. Grit, grime, and smells, begone! Promising review: 'Keeps my washer clean and maintained! Hands down, the best washing machine cleaner ever. I keep it stocked and use it monthly, sometimes more, since I have a large family, and sometimes my washer will get closed before it's done drying out, and then it'll get that old, crusty, dusty, musty smell, and that's a no-no for me. I just throw one of these tablets in, put it on the wash cycle, and let it do its job, and then my washer is as good as new again. I've used these for years and have never once not had the tablet fully dissolve.' —CheyennePrice: $12.39 for a pack of five tablets And a box of dishwasher cleaner that'll make sure your favorite time-saving kitchen appliance keeps doing what it's supposed to do. Running your empty dishwasher with some of this stuff in it instead of regular detergent will help clear out any gunk or grossness in there with minimal effort from you. Heck yes. Promising review: 'This stuff definitely works. I recently moved to a new apartment, and I noticed my dishwasher had an unpleasant smell. That same day, I purchased it and put it to the test. Not only did it clean the dishwasher, but you can literally smell the difference before and after.' —AlexPrice: $4.23 for a two-pack (originally $5.29) AND a box of rinse pods for your Keurig, because you, busy human that you are, absolutely do not have time for weak-sauce coffee. Cleaning your machine on the regular will help keep it in tip-top shape — and thankfully, cleaning it is as easy as running it the same way you always do, just with a rinse pod in the chamber instead of a coffee pod. Promising review: 'Worked! I was getting coffee grounds in my coffee. I tried cleaning it. Nothing helped — I was even shopping for a new machine when I saw these. The cleaning cup seemed to solve my problem.' —Hide13Price: $7.03 for a box of 10 pods (originally $8.79) A set of four fridge organizer bins, so you'll never lose track of what's in your refrigerator again. You've got better things to do with your valuable minutes than squander them scrubbing out the remains of that bunch of kale you bought with the best of intentions and, uh, forgot about for… a little too long. (Gross.) Promising review: 'Great addition to our fridge! Helps keep our fridge more organized and makes it look better, too! Great thick material. Very easy to clean, too!' —SamyasPrice: $25 A container of Bar Keepers Friend, because this kitchen cleanser is good for literally everything. No need to wear your arm out with scrubbing — a sprinkle of this stuff, a touch of water, and a little time practically melts off even the worst caked-on messes. Promising reviews: 'This is a must-have in my kitchen. Huge fan of using this on any bits of rust, grease, or hard-to-clean spots. Just make sure you avoid using it on non-stick pans, polished stone counters, or the other spots mentioned on the product's label. However, I've used this to completely revamp old stainless steel cookware, aluminum cookie pans, and stovetops — making them look good as new. You can't beat the price, either.' —Bethany'Best $3 I ever spent. Nothing was working to clean my glass shower door that I hate so much, and this took it out right away. I only let it sit about 2-3 minutes while I cleaned the rest of the shower, and voilà! 🫧✨' —Claudia OPrice: $2.29 A metal mesh wall organizer, so you can prevent your entire life from accidentally becoming a hot mess. (An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right?) Having a place for all your most important bits and bobs to live — a home base for them, if you will — goes a looooong way toward stopping it from getting out of control in the first place, and a wall-mounted organizer like this is a great option for that home base. The set includes the wall organizer rack itself, along with three different-sized containers to hang on review: 'Amazing holder! I was looking for some kind of wall storage holder for a very long time, and this is just perfect for what I needed it for. It comes with hardware to attach the rack to the wall, and all the holders can be taken off and arranged however you want. For size reference, I have my iPad and a bunch of paper/mail in the large box, gift cards, stamps, and scissors in the medium box, and pencils, pens, and Sharpies in the pencil box. Thanks to this, I have been able to free up a LOT of space on my dining room table.' —ivy89000Price: $18 A Febreze heavy-duty fabric refresher that'll help freshen up your curtains, your upholstery, your rugs, your… well, you get the idea — without requiring you to figure out whether any of it is machine washable. Is it the same as an actual cleaning? Well, no, but a quick spritz will help eliminate any odors or staleness that might be clinging to the textile surfaces in your home. That counts for something! Promising review: 'Works really well! I have two large dogs and have been told that my house smells like a big dog once you walk in. Of course, I can't smell it, because I guess I'm used to it and find it comforting; however, when I use this spray, I get compliments on how wonderful it smells.' —Mommyof2NCPrice: $6.99 A three-pack of DampRid moisture absorbers, so you can rid your home of inexplicable humidity — and all the weird smells that go with it — with basically no effort. Weirdly damp closet? Basement with manky carpeting? Bathroom that never seems to get dry? Just hang one of these somewhere in the space, and it'll suck all that excess moisture and dankness out of the air for up to 60 days. Promising review: 'Effective, quick solution! These start working very quickly. We have a medium-sized bathroom that gets quite muggy. These cut that feeling and mildew smell fast. These are scented, but very lightly, and do not affect the smell of the room much.' —AlblalPrice: $11.99 A stunning yet practical storage basket or two, because you'd be amazed at what a difference just tossing your clutter into a pretty container can make when you're short on time. This gorgeous, woven abaca basket can organize anything from blankets or laundry to toys and books, and look darn good doing it, too. Promising review: 'Perfect for storage! This basket has been perfect for helping organize random clothes and items in my closet. It's plenty big and looks so stylish! It's sturdy and well-made. Definitely a solid purchase.' —LDPrice: $35 A pack of Mr. Clean Extra Durable Magic Erasers to make what would otherwise be nightmarish cleaning jobs… well, maybe not a dream, but certainly less terrifying (and therefore less time consuming). These heavy-duty versions of the OG Magic Eraser are four times as strong, so you can feel free to go to town with them. Promising review: 'These things will make anything disappear! The best thing so far is getting the yellow stain off my headlights. It didn't take a lot of heavy scrubbing, and I tested it prior to using it on a side, being careful about paint, etc. I am also planning on using a restorer to be extra cautious, but Mr. Clean came through!' —LisaDPrice: $15.39 for a pack of 10 A bottle of incredibly effective carpet stain remover from Bissell that's a must for pet owners — or anyone who's just a little clumsy. As someone who is both (hi there, fellow pet-owning klutzes!) I always, always keep a bottle or two of this stuff around. It works equally well on cat messes and coffee spills, and it gets the job done in literal seconds. Promising review: 'Cannot live without this! I have four pets, two of which are cats. If anyone has ever tried to get cat puke stain out of carpet, you know nothing works... except for this. I spray it on the stain, and within a few minutes, the stain is gone. This works for plenty of other stains, too. I will always have this on hand.' —RedrobinPrice: $5.99 A tub of Scrub Daddy PowerPaste, because why waste time trying to figure out which cleaner is the best option for your current job when you could have just one cleaner that does everything? Reviewers say there's practically nothing this stuff can't clean, from stainless steel to tile — and it even comes with a fan-favorite Scrub Mommy sponge, too! Promising review: 'Amazing product! I did not realize how amazing this is! I do love the Scrub Daddy sponges, so I decided to give this a try, and I am so glad I did! I have three kids, so I need something to get dirt off the walls without damaging the paint. This got the job done while having a pleasant smell. I also had a stain on my counter, and after using this and some elbow grease, I was able to get it off. I will definitely buy more of this!' —JazzyJazz22Price: $9.99 Some closet shelf dividers, because keeping your closet organized now means not having to clean it out later. These puppies just slide right over most shelves, divvying up the space into cute little cubbies so you keep your sweaters, bags, hats, you name it, all neat and tidy. Bonus: These things will make picking out your 'fit for the day super fast and easy, too, because you'll already know where everything is. How's that for a time-saving organizational win?Promising review: 'I purchased these dividers to organize my purses. I put my purses upright in between these dividers on the top shelf of my closet, and it made a big difference. Each divider is individual and durable, so you can adjust the width with the clips that are attached to it.' —Houston LadyPrice: $10 for a set of two dividers A tub of stainless steel cleaning wipes that'll make quick work of those horrid streaks, smudges, and fingerprints besmirching the surfaces of your beloved stainless appliances. What's faster than a speedy swipe? Not much! Promising review: 'Perfect for cleaning! Really love the ease of grabbing one of these to clean all my stainless steel appliances. I like to use this and then finish it off using a microfiber cloth — works like a charm! LOVE.' —LivingByTheSeaPrice: $6.19 An extendable, heavy-duty duster, because that big ol' cobweb has been clinging to the corner of your ceiling for long enough. The best part? You can solve that problem in seconds, you busy bee, you. The handle of this pick from the geniuses at Swiffer stretches out to a full 6 feet, while the duster head itself actually traps dust instead of just spreading it around. Promising review: 'Swiffer has outdone themselves on this one. This is an excellent cleaning tool, easy to use and, I dare say, even fun to use. The dust bunnies do not scatter…dust seems to become trapped in the cleaning pads. 10/10 RECOMMEND, especially if you're tired of climbing on a ladder or chair, etc., to reach those high places. This gives you six more feet of reach. Awesome.' —iluvshoppingPrice: $14.49 And lastly, a two-tier, slide-out under-vanity organizer, so you'll never need to clean up your cleaning-up stuff — it'll all just be there, neatly sorted and ready to go, so you can grab it quickly whenever you need it. If that's not a time saver for busy people with busy lives, I don't know what is. Promising review: 'Game changer! This is absolutely awesome for under the bathroom sink. I feel like I was able to condense almost everything that previously took up space onto one side! Definitely does need to be screwed in, but the shelf itself comes fully out of the track so it can be used on either side of the cabinet. I'd hoped it would fit around the pipes in mine, but the top shelf was in the way. Still love it on the other side though!' —tinashopstargetPrice: $30 (available in two colors)
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
My marriage became sex-starved then ended because of a common hair loss drug – I was so lonely I became suicidal
Read on for more side effects of the hair loss drug AT A LOSS My marriage became sex-starved then ended because of a common hair loss drug – I was so lonely I became suicidal A WOMAN has revealed that she left her husband after their marriage became sexless thanks to a common drug for hair loss. Thammika Songkaeo shared her heartbreaking story on the Moral Medicine podcast. 3 Thammika says the hair loss drug destroyed her marriage Credit: Youtube/Moral Medicine 3 Her husband had used the drug in the past but the ongoing sid effects were too much for her Credit: Getty Now a bestselling author, she revealed the dangers of the prescription drug that men rarely know about. Thammika said she noticed that her love life was nonexistent while they were still dating. Her then-boyfriend told her that it was because he had taken Propecia — the brand name of finasteride. Finasteride is a prescription drug that is commonly used to treat male pattern hair loss. It works by blocking the production of a male hormone that contributes to hair loss. However, it comes with a host of side effects, including: erectile dysfunction, decreased sex drive and ejaculation problems, including reduced ejaculate volume. At first, she figured it would only be a temporary problem, but that soon changed. 'I did not at all realise that it was permanent, serious [and] devastating,' she said. The pair still decided to stay together and ended up married for seven years. She even convinced her ex to take an erectile dysfunction drug to improve intimacy. 3 Now she hopes to raise awareness on the drug Credit: Youtube/Moral Medicine Taking lovers has improved our relationship but threesome on TV left me in tear The couple even welcomed a daughter, but the sex life never really improved and Thamika was feeling lonelier than ever. Eventually, she decided to call it quits on her sex-starved marriage. She said: "I couldn't really detach myself from this person because I saw what happened, and I said, "This is definitely not this man's fault." "And what I needed to do personally was move away from the relationship as a romantic partner because I couldn't do it, I couldn't live in a sexless marriage." Help for mental health If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, 116 123 CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) 0800 585 858 Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) 0800 068 41 41 Shout (for support of all mental health) text 85258 to start a conversation Mind, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary). YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too. Rethink Mental Illness, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate). Heads Together, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales. Now, she is trying to raise awareness on post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) - condition in which someone experiences severe side effects after they stop using finasteride. 'The depth of the loneliness I felt was to the point where I, myself, was becoming suicidal or having suicidal thoughts,' Songkaeo said. 'I had to call the suicide hotline because it became that bad for me — and, usually, I'm a pretty happy person.' She questions the ethics of distributing a drug that can have such potentially devastating consequences. 'Finasteride has the capacity to dissolve one person so much that it becomes this domino effect…there's just so much destruction around it — and it feels like unnecessary destruction,' she said.
