Two years on from the Pogues singer's death, his sister Siobhán and widow Victoria Mary Clarke are ensuring his legacy lives on with a new tour of the places in his beloved Tipperary that inspired him and his music. Here, the pair talk about dealing with their grief, honouring Shane's achievements and coping with life without him.
When I first heard the news of Jane's death, I momentarily sat and suddenly sobbed. The unexpected deep reaction even surprised me. Jane put "Mother" in "Mother Nature," and this motherly impact must have resonated closely with my own mission and focus on climate change and equality. I was overwhelmed by those who joined me in mourning the loss of both Jane as well as the momentary loss of hope for the health of our planet
LeBron James is no stranger to moments of spectacle. From his electrifying play on the court to his cultural influence off it, every move he makes tends to command attention. Last week, he reminded fans of that very fact with what many thought was a major announcement-his so-called "Second Decision." Instead of retiring, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar unveiled an unexpected twist: an alcohol advertisement wrapped in his signature flair for theatrics. It was classic LeBron-calculated, confident, and perfectly timed as he gears up for yet another NBA season.
I wrote them letters for special days because I asked people who had lost parents what they wanted most from them. I'd write a sentence and sob. But little by little, sometimes at 3 a.m., I wrote them. For weddings, pregnancies, graduations, the first and last day of school. I even wrote one for a grandchild I may never have.
There is something deeply ironic about how only the thought of our deaths gives us reason to truly think about our lives. Memento mori is a tradition as old as it is haunting, and the brief encounters we have with our own mortality can stop us in our tracks, until life inevitably pulls us back into its folds and we regain our blissful ignorance about how the curtains will one day fall on us as they have on everyone else before us.
Nearly two decades into his career, Gucci Mane has built a legacy that's not just about music - it's about transformation, influence, and endurance. From his early mixtape days to shaping the trap sound alongside artists like Young Jeezy and T.I., Gucci has maintained his footing in an industry that's constantly shifting. Episodes marks another entry in that legacy, continuing a streak of prolific output that hasn't slowed since his release from prison in 2016.
Justin Knox, pest control expert, has spent his life immersed in the world of pest management, carrying forward a family tradition that now spans four generations. His first experience came at the age of 12, when he spent school holidays working in the family business. From helping with termite treatments to maintaining the office grounds, he quickly learnt the value of discipline, detail, and responsibility. After graduating from Troy University in 1997, Justin Knox joined Knox Pest Control full-time.
I believe there are two versions of purpose. Big P Purpose is audacious and goal-oriented. It has an all-or-nothing focus and often leaves us chasing huge, distant outcomes. The end result, more often than not, is anxiety. Little p purpose, on the other hand, is about process rather than goals. It's abundance-oriented. You find things that light you up and simply do them. Failure becomes almost impossible, because the reward is in the doing.
Randy Pausch had every right to do whatever he wanted. After all, he was a highly reputable professor at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Virtual reality was his area of expertise, and at the time it was a groundbreaking technology. He first started out in 1997 after clinching a role with the coveted Walt Disney Imagineering team. He could have dived deep into the technological advances he had made in VR, having many papers under his name.
Few artists left a mark as visceral and enduring as DMX. His raw voice, uncompromising energy, and unfiltered honesty reshaped the sound of late '90s and early 2000s hip-hop, cementing him as one of rap's most distinctive icons. Now, his legacy is being honored in a new way. Bravado has partnered with the Estate of Earl Simmons to launch an official web shop and merchandise collection that celebrates both his music and his memory.
My grandma, Millie, played a huge role in my life. I think a lot of people can relate to being really close to a grandparent and feeling that they understand you more than most. Millie was that person for me. When I was two years old, my mom was hospitalized for a couple of months with a broken ankle, so I stayed with Millie while she recovered. We both lived in Chicago.
"I have my dad's death to thank for my son's birth. After he died, I was really sad that I wouldn't have someone to share my joy with, but that sadness galvanized in me a desire to create a deeper legacy and cherish the moments that matter most."
The fairytale ending to Geraint's time in the Tour would be if he won a stage this July. But he's been a part of the Tour for so long and in so many different roles, he's left a real legacy there, whatever happens now.
Clayton Kershaw recorded his 3,000th strikeout, further solidifying his status among baseball's all-time greats. His All-Star selection raised eyebrows as it was a "Legend Pick."
