Rob Hirst dead: Midnight Oil icon dies after cancer battle as bandmates speak out

In a heartfelt statement posted on social media, Australian rock group Midnight Oil confirmed the passing of its drummer and co-founder, Rob Hirst.

Midnight Oil, a well-known Australian rock group, has passed away. The band reported that Rob Hirst had passed away on Tuesday, confirming his death.

The band posted a heartbreaking statement on their website, saying that Rob has now recovered from his agony, which is “a glimmer of tiny light in the wilderness.”

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. “Robert was 70 years old. The band’s politically charged singles were most well-known. Beds Are Burning and The Dead Heart two of these. The band’s 1987 album, Diesel and Dust, which included the hits.

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Hirst and guitarist Jim Moginie founded the band in 1976. Peter Garret, a singer, and the pair joined forces to play together until 2002.

The group was pipped to the post in 1989 and 1991 despite receiving nominated for Grammys in 1989 and 1991. After splitting in 2002, they reformed in 2016 until 2022.

Jim claimed that Rob was “the engine room, onstage, and off” for Midnight Oil in a previous interview with The Guardian. Rob was brash, funny, and super intelligent, contrary to the stereotypical perception of drummers, he claimed in his memoir, The Silver River in 2024.

Rob claimed in April of last year that he had been treated by “every single person’s doctor” in an effort to fight his cancer. He attempted to raise money by selling a drum set Midnight Oil played on tour for a month in October 1979 through an auction in October.

The money would be used to assist Australian musicians who were struggling to make ends meet. Fans paid tribute to the drummer after learning of his death.

Australian singer Jimmy Barnes was one of those who shared heartfelt messages. Rob Hirst has had a significant influence on Australian culture, he claimed on Instagram.

One of the greatest live bands of all time was driven by him. Dear Rob, RIP. You are a unique, irreplaceable gift that will mean the world to me, my family, and the rest of this wonderful nation.

Hoodoo Gurus also shared a tribute for the star. In it, they noted his close friendship with bassist Rick Grossman. The group posted: “You left this world a far better place than the way you found it. Your creativity, passion and joy has left its mark on all of us, and the strength of your spirit will be an inspiration forever. A life well lived.”

When I saw Rob Hirst play, I was always in complete awe,” a previous user wrote. playing in bands like The Break, Backsliders, and Midnight Oilband.

Rob’s actions always had a strong, passionate impact. Let’s not forget that besides being Australia’s greatest drummer, he also had a great voice.

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JD Vance’s wife Usha pregnant with fourth child as she reveals gender

Second Lady Usha Vance confirmed that she and Vice President JD Vance are expecting their fourth child together, while also revealing the gender in a historically historic move.

JD Vance and his wife, Usha, are expecting their fourth child. The Second Lady’s 40-year-old husband and wife’s official office confirmed the couple’s son will be born later this year.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, they said: “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy. Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July.

We are particularly appreciative of the military doctors who take excellent care of our family and the staff who work so hard to make sure our children and our parents can serve the country while having a wonderful life together. Vice President JD and Usha approved of the position.

First Second Lady to give birth while in office will be Usha. Jackie Kennedy, the wife of President John F. Kennedy, was the last First Lady to become president in 1963.

After joining the same discussion group, the VP and his wife first met in 2013 while attending Yale Law School. JD, who is actually James David, informed his future wife that he had fallen in love with her when they first met.

Ewan, eight, Vivek, five, and Mirabel, four, are the sons of their first marriage. The couple’s marriage may be in trouble, but they have recently been the subject of rumors that their union may be in trouble.

However, JD claimed that the speculation “gives the couple a kick.” After Usha was repeatedly spotted without her wedding ring, the rumor mill exploded. However, a Second Lady’s spokesperson claimed that she is a “mother of three young children, who does a lot of dishes,” and that she occasionally forgets her ring.

JD gushed about his wife in the meantime. The Vice President praised the Second Lady in a speech to NBC News on December 4. He said, “You take the good with the bad with anything in life.”

You acknowledge that there are sacrifices and that there are also some very good things that go along with it. However, Usha’s marriage is as strong as it has ever been, and it’s been interesting to watch how she has grown and changed in this new role.

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Zoe Ball confirms identity of new boyfriend after a year of dating ‘sexy’ new man

After confessing that her “loader” at home was actually her new boyfriend, Zoe Ball took to the stage with him for the first time.

The identity of Zoe Ball’s new boyfriend has finally been confirmed. The former BBC Radio 2 presenter has teased her new romance for several months, but kept her man out of the public eye.

But now the 55-year-old radio host has been snapped cosying up to BAFTA-winning production designer Mathieu Weekes. Zoe and the 49-year-old were seen enjoying a coastal stroll together near Brighton.

For the trip, Zoe was seen sporting an animal-print scarf and a beanie hat. Meanwhile, Mattieu wore a hooded coat and blue jeans. The pair stayed affixed to their umbrellas. Additionally, Zoe twitched to her partner’s arm.

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The images, obtained by Daily Mail, showed Zoe looking extremely loved up as she moves on with Mathieu, an award-winning production designer who has worked on series such as The Traitors and I’m A Celeb, is said that have met Zoe while he was designing the set for talent show Mamma Mia! – I Have a Dream in 2023.

Zoe, who was presenting the series in Greece at the time, split from Michael Reed in the same year. Previously, speaking on her Dig It podcast, which she co-hosts with pal Jo Whiley, Zara had referred to Mathieu as “The Lodger”.

After 18 years of dating, the mother of two, who split from her ex-husband Norman Cook (known as Fatboy Slim), set the record straight about how she reconciled.

And she shared a glimpse into her romantic life with her co-host, saying, “I love to smell someone’s armpits when I’ve been sort of dating.”

Although it may seem strange, you must love someone for all of their smells, not just their bathroom. That’s where I draw the line. However, I believe there is something about odors emanating from the underarms.

And she continued to say that her favorite activity is to “sniff in the armpits” and that her favorite activity is to “get a right old look” when my partner has been away for a while.

Before going into relationship with Michael, Zoe dated Billy Yates, a cameraman and technician. After a protracted battle with depression, Billy sadly committed suicide in May 2017.

After his passing, Zoe said, “I was left with a lot of questions. One in four of us in the UK, in my opinion, are affected by mental illness. Because those figures are significant, the majority of people you meet will have had an interest in this subject.

Zoe revealed that his passing gave her a different perspective on life last week in a conversation with the Sunday Times. There is the grief-on-grief of other losses, she said. What’s important here, I thought to myself as I looked back and thought, “right? “

Zoe left her job as a radio presenter on BBC Radio 2 late last year. After revealing the shock news of her departure from her hit show, she left quickly just a week later.

On December 20, she bid her last farewells to the audience. The reins were then relinquished to Emma Willis.

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Zoe Ball confirms identity of new boyfriend after a year of dating ‘sexy’ new man

After confessing that her “loader” at home was actually her new boyfriend, Zoe Ball took to the stage with him for the first time.

The identity of Zoe Ball’s new boyfriend has finally been confirmed. The former BBC Radio 2 presenter has teased her new romance for several months, but kept her man out of the public eye.

But now the 55-year-old radio host has been snapped cosying up to BAFTA-winning production designer Mathieu Weekes. Zoe and the 49-year-old were seen enjoying a coastal stroll together near Brighton.

For the trip, Zoe was seen sporting an animal-print scarf and a beanie hat. Meanwhile, Mattieu wore a hooded coat and blue jeans. The pair stayed affixed to their umbrellas. Additionally, Zoe twitched to her partner’s arm.

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The images, obtained by Daily Mail, showed Zoe looking extremely loved up as she moves on with Mathieu, an award-winning production designer who has worked on series such as The Traitors and I’m A Celeb, is said that have met Zoe while he was designing the set for talent show Mamma Mia! – I Have a Dream in 2023.

Zoe, who was presenting the series in Greece at the time, split from Michael Reed in the same year. Previously, speaking on her Dig It podcast, which she co-hosts with pal Jo Whiley, Zara had referred to Mathieu as “The Lodger”.

After 18 years of dating, the mother of two, who split from her ex-husband Norman Cook (known as Fatboy Slim), set the record straight about how she reconciled.

And she shared a glimpse into her romantic life with her co-host, saying, “I love to smell someone’s armpits when I’ve been sort of dating.”

Although it may seem strange, you must love someone for all of their smells, not just their bathroom. That’s where I draw the line. However, I believe there is something about odors emanating from the underarms.

And she continued to say that her favorite activity is to “sniff in the armpits” and that her favorite activity is to “get a right old look” when my partner has been away for a while.

Before going into relationship with Michael, Zoe dated Billy Yates, a cameraman and technician. After a protracted battle with depression, Billy sadly committed suicide in May 2017.

After his passing, Zoe said, “I was left with a lot of questions. One in four of us in the UK, in my opinion, are affected by mental illness. Because those figures are significant, the majority of people you meet will have had an interest in this subject.

Zoe revealed that his passing gave her a different perspective on life last week in a conversation with the Sunday Times. There is the grief-on-grief of other losses, she said. What’s important here, I thought to myself as I looked back and thought, “right? “

Zoe left her job as a radio presenter on BBC Radio 2 late last year. After revealing the shock news of her departure from her hit show, she left quickly just a week later.

On December 20, she bid her last farewells to the audience. The reins were then relinquished to Emma Willis.

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X Factor reject now a millionaire and looks unrecognisable 16 years after show stint

Since appearing on the ITV show in 2010, a former X Factor contestant has undergone a dramatic transformation, spending over £1 million on cosmetic procedures.

An X Factor star is virtually unrecognisable nearly 20 years after her appearance on the ITV programme.

Chloe Khan rose to prominence when she auditioned for the singing competition back in 2010, delivering a spirited performance for Simon Cowell whilst dressed in ripped jeans and a small crop top.

The Leeds native successfully reached bootcamp but was eliminated before the live shows began. After her X Factor experience, Chloe went on to appear on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016.

In recent years, however, Chloe has pivoted her career towards the adult entertainment industry and is now generating substantial income. The mum-of-one has previously disclosed that she’s earned “crazy” amounts of money on a particular popular adult platform.

Moreover, in 2024, Chloe – who has built her own property portfolio – revealed she raked in more than £200k within 24 hours after launching her AI clone that enables her to distribute explicit content to subscribers online, without needing to personally interact with them, reports Wales Online.

And on Tuesday (January 20) Chloe was once again setting her followers’ pulses racing when she posted a collection of steamy photographs to Instagram showing her in a black lace lingerie ensemble that left little to the imagination.

It’s undeniable that Chloe has experienced a dramatic transformation since her X Factor era. Back in 2018, Chloe discussed the cosmetic procedures she’d undergone up to that point whilst appearing on Victoria Derbyshire’s BBC programme.

She revealed that she had Brazilian bum lift (BBL) and buttock implants, as well as two breast augmentations and three rhinoplasties. Everyone I know my age has the same or more about it, but Chloe defended her decision to have cosmetic surgery.

Everyone is having surgery, they say. The hairdresser says, “Oh, I’m getting a BBL next week,” and Jane down the road also gets it.

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She continued, “People are so blase about it, and I am as well; it just doesn’t seem as serious as it once was, which is worrying.”

Chloe previously told The Sun, “Oh my God, how much have I spent on surgery? ” She also previously stated, “Oh my God, I spent so much on cosmetic procedures.” A million dollars, in total, would be said over the years.

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X Factor reject now a millionaire and looks unrecognisable 16 years after show stint

Since appearing on the ITV show in 2010, a former X Factor contestant has undergone a dramatic transformation, spending over £1 million on cosmetic procedures.

An X Factor star is virtually unrecognisable nearly 20 years after her appearance on the ITV programme.

Chloe Khan rose to prominence when she auditioned for the singing competition back in 2010, delivering a spirited performance for Simon Cowell whilst dressed in ripped jeans and a small crop top.

The Leeds native successfully reached bootcamp but was eliminated before the live shows began. After her X Factor experience, Chloe went on to appear on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016.

In recent years, however, Chloe has pivoted her career towards the adult entertainment industry and is now generating substantial income. The mum-of-one has previously disclosed that she’s earned “crazy” amounts of money on a particular popular adult platform.

Moreover, in 2024, Chloe – who has built her own property portfolio – revealed she raked in more than £200k within 24 hours after launching her AI clone that enables her to distribute explicit content to subscribers online, without needing to personally interact with them, reports Wales Online.

And on Tuesday (January 20) Chloe was once again setting her followers’ pulses racing when she posted a collection of steamy photographs to Instagram showing her in a black lace lingerie ensemble that left little to the imagination.

It’s undeniable that Chloe has experienced a dramatic transformation since her X Factor era. Back in 2018, Chloe discussed the cosmetic procedures she’d undergone up to that point whilst appearing on Victoria Derbyshire’s BBC programme.

She revealed that she had Brazilian bum lift (BBL) and buttock implants, as well as two breast augmentations and three rhinoplasties. Everyone I know my age has the same or more about it, but Chloe defended her decision to have cosmetic surgery.

Everyone is having surgery, they say. The hairdresser says, “Oh, I’m getting a BBL next week,” and Jane down the road also gets it.

Visit the new **Everything Gossip** website for the most recent news in showbiz, TV, movie, and streaming media.

She continued, “People are so blase about it, and I am as well; it just doesn’t seem as serious as it once was, which is worrying.”

Chloe previously told The Sun, “Oh my God, how much have I spent on surgery? ” She also previously stated, “Oh my God, I spent so much on cosmetic procedures.” A million dollars, in total, would be said over the years.

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