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San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Billy Joel is ‘not dying' with brain disorder, says Howard Stern
Billy Joel doesn't want fans to worry about his well-being after he canceled all upcoming concerts, including a Bay Area show with Stevie Nicks, due to ongoing health difficulties. Media personality Howard Stern revealed that he had dinner with the musician a few weeks ago during an episode of SiriusXM's 'The Howard Stern Show' and shared an important update from the 'Piano Man' himself. 'He said to me — so I'm not saying anything crazy — 'Yeah, you can tell people: I'm not dying,'' Stern said in the episode, which aired on Tuesday, June 3. 'He wants people to know that. He's got to deal with some medical stuff. But he was delightful. We had a great time with the wives.' Joel has been married to Alexis Roderick since 2015. The Grammy winner, 76, shared with fans last month that he has been living with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid. Joel's team said in a statement that he had been faced with 'hearing, vision and balance' issues due to the disorder, and that live performances had been worsening the condition. Following his doctor's orders, Joel's team said the musician is undergoing physical therapy and has been advised to hold off performing as he recovers. He subsequently canceled all of his scheduled shows, a total of 17, including his Santa Clara concert with Nicks on Oct. 4, which was to be part of their co-headlining One Night One Stage tour. Now, neither musician is set to perform in the South Bay in the fall. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's last live performance was in Connecticut on Feb. 22, where he fell on his back mid-performance after throwing his microphone stand to a crew member. He got up and finished the set but announced a month later that he'd be taking a four-month break from touring due to an undisclosed medical condition for which he had just undergone surgery. Following his announcement last month, Joel's ex-wife Christie Brinkley spoke out in support of him. 'The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' she wrote on Instagram on May 24. '(Y)ou turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison. … (P)lease take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight. You're OUR piano man.'
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sarah Jessica Parker refuses to take selfies with fans for surprisingly heartwarming reason
Sarah Jessica Parker has started refusing to take selfies with fans when she's out in public. The Sex and the City star was recently asked for a photo at an airport, and she has explained she turned down the request for a very simple reason. Appearing on SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show this week, she said: "So here's what I've been trying to do, because I was just at the airport on Friday. "A woman came up to me and she didn't say hello, she just said, 'Can I take your picture?' "And I said, 'We didn't even meet. You didn't even introduce yourself. What's your name?' " After the stranger said her name was Julie, the 60-year-old actress suggested a conversation might be better than a quick selfie. She added: "I guarantee you it's gonna be so much more meaningful." And she even had another chat with Julie once her family was settled with food. Radio host Howard compared the situation to "a schoolteacher teaching everyone how to behave" and said it must be "annoying", but Sarah disagreed. She explained: "Here's the thing: I kind of prefer it to somebody walking up to me with a camera already ready asking as they're clicking. "I always am, like, startled by it. I much prefer to have a conversation — for someone to come up to me and say, 'Maybe this isn't your best time, my name is Veronica and I'm just here and I'm excited to see you.' " Meanwhile, Sarah recently opened up about being regarded as a style icon, although she insisted other people's perceptions have never had much influence on her choices. She told Britain's HELLO! magazine: 'It's flattering, but it's something I don't really think about. 'I do love clothes and fashion, but I don't go out to be anything other than myself. 'There's a time when you're young when you think a lot about people's opinions of you, but I'd be at a disadvantage to spend a lot of time thinking about what other people think of me now, good or bad. 'It doesn't allow you to be who you are authentically, for better or sores.'
Buzz Feed
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Sarah Jessica Parker Doesn't Take Photos With Fans
If you see Sarah Jessica Parker in person, you might be able to get her autograph — but don't get your hopes up for a photo. Sarah doesn't exactly love in-person pics, and she explained why during a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show. The topic came up when the two were discussing Sarah's experiences meeting fans in person. When Howard asked whether fans ever approach her for her autograph but not her husband, Matthew Broderick, Sarah said, "I wish people asked for autographs, Howard. No one asks for autographs anymore. They ask for a selfie." "Oh, don't you hate that?" Howard replied, leading Sarah to agree. "Yeah, so here's what I've been trying to do," she said. "'Cause I was just at the airport on Friday. A woman came up to me and she didn't say hello. She just said, 'Can I take your picture?' and I said, 'We didn't even meet. You didn't even introduce yourself. What's your name?'" "When you tell me your name, I'm gonna tell you no," Sarah confessed, "but we're gonna have a conversation and I guarantee you it's gonna be so much more meaningful." Sarah said it feels impersonal when fans only come up to take her picture — and sometimes it's even "startled" her. "I kind of prefer it to somebody walking up to me with the camera already ready, asking as they're clicking," she shared. "I always am like startled by it, and I tell you, I much prefer to have a conversation, for someone to come up to me and say, 'Maybe this isn't your best time. My name is Veronica and I'm just here and I'm excited to see you.'" Honestly, I get it! What about you? Watch the full clip here, and then let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sarah Jessica Parker reveals why she says no to fan requests for selfies
Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker is opening up on why she doesn't oblige her fans for a selfie. The actress shared that she believes in living in the moment rather than capturing it. The ' Sex and the City ' star explained her hesitancy to fulfill fans' selfie requests, reports 'People' magazine. In a clip from the actress's recent interview on 'The Howard Stern Show', published on YouTube on Tuesday, June 10, Parker, 60, detailed a recent situation in which a fan asked for a photograph at the airport. She said, "So here's what I've been trying to do, because I was just at the airport on Friday. A woman came up to me and she didn't say hello, she just said, 'Can I take your picture?' And I said, 'We didn't even meet. You didn't even introduce yourself. What's your name?'". As per 'People', after learning that the fan's name is Julie, Parker then suggested that the two have a conversation rather than taking a photo. Priyanka Chopra's Slide 19 Reveals Malti's Viral Moment: 'Theek Hoon' Captivates Fans "I guarantee you it's gonna be so much more meaningful", she reasoned. Parker then caught up with Julie after she got her family settled with food. Stern replied, "It's like you're a schoolteacher teaching everyone how to behave. It's f****** annoying, yeah?". Parker explained that while it's not annoying, it can be frightening when fans immediately try to capture a picture of her. She said, "Here's the thing, I kind of prefer it to somebody walking up to me with a camera already ready asking as they're clicking". "I always am, like, startled by it. I much prefer to have a conversation, for someone to come up to me and say, 'Maybe this isn't your best time, my name is Veronica and I'm just here and I'm excited to see you'", she added.
Daily Record
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Billy Joel says 'I'm not dying' after cancelling tour due to brain condition
The music legend's Murrayfield Stadium gig was due to take place on June 6, but was cancelled along with the rest of Joel's tour due to his health. Billy Joel was forced to cancel his entire 2025 tour, having been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The star was due to take the stage at Murrayfield Stadium on June 6, a gig which had previously been postponed to give him time to recover from surgery. The 'Uptown Girl' singer has been diagnosed with NPH, which is a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain. The 76-year-old's team shared a statement with fans on May 23, apologising for the cancellation of his tour. It said that his brain condition"has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' And the singer added: "I am sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience and thank you for understanding.' However, since then the star has been quiet, and was notably absent from the screening of his new documentary 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' last Wednesday, June 4, at Tribeca Film Festival. Despite his absence, he relayed a message to the crowd through the film's co-director, Susan Lacy. 'We know Billy wishes he were here tonight, and he asked us to convey that to you all. "In fact, he said, 'Getting old sucks, but it's preferable to getting cremated,'' Lacy told the audience, reported Deadline. He also assured his fans that 'he will be back.' The two founders of Tribeca Film Festival- Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal- also acknowledged Joel's health condition and absence. Rosenthal said: 'Billy wanted to be with us tonight, but as you may have heard, he's dealing with a health issue and had to postpone his performances, including this one tonight. "We know you will join us in wishing him a speedy recovery.' De Niro added: 'He's our piano man, a wonderful, integral part of the heartbeat of our city. "Tonight, we get to see the man behind the music and behind the legend. You're in for a real treat.' According to outlet NJ, radio host Howard Stern recently had a conversation with Billy Joel, in which the star urged him to let fans know that he 'is not dying'. During a recent episode of The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM, Stern discussed a recent dinner he had with Joel. Stern said: 'He does have issues. But he said to me- so I'm not saying anything crazy- 'Yeah, you can tell people: I'm not dying.' He wants people to know that. "He's got to deal with some medical stuff. But he was delightful. We had a great time with the wives. Billy's doing okay.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
