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Elle
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Sweet Way Gracie Abrams Supported Paul Mescal At The Cannes Film Festival
In June 2024, it was rumoured that Normal People star Paul Mescal and musician Gracie Abrams were seeing each another after they were spotted out on what looked like a date. By August, they seemed to 'confirm' their relationship with a public kiss. There might not be much more said about it, as Mescal stated in an interview with Vanity Fair that he plans to keep his romantic life 'private…moving forward' and that he wants to 'drown out' gossip. 'A lot of the time people are kind about their support for me,' he said. 'That's my predominant experience.' The conversation came following his split from Phoebe Bridgers in 2022 after two years together. Abrams's last known relationship with songwriter Blake Slatkin also ended in 2022, after about five years of dating. As of May 2025, Mescal and Abrams's relationship is going strong, with the singer attending the Cannes Film Festival to support her partner. Here, their history in full: Photos of Mescal on what appeared to be a date with Abrams were shared by TMZ in June. The images were taken during the day in London at BRAT restaurant, with eyewitnesses telling the publication that the pair ordered a bunch of small plates to share. In the images, they appear to be having an intense conversation. At one point, Mescal reached over to touch her face. He was wearing a white T-shirt, and Abrams had on a pale pink blouse. One month later, The Sun reported that the pair were seen shopping together on Bond Street in London. Abrams was reportedly spending a fair amount of time in the city, staying at the Chiltern Firehouse. In mid-August, they were seen in London again, sharing a kiss in Mayfair. The Daily Mail reported they were putting on a 'loved-up display,' according to an onlooker, and strolling through the park. Mescal wore a cap and sunglasses to cover his face, as well as shorts and a T-shirt. Abrams was in a white vest and black pants. Later, the two were seen at All Points East music festival in Victoria Park for musician Mitski's set. A source told People on August 18, 'They've been hooking up, and it's still early stages.' Mescal and Abrams were photographed holding hands once more in London on September 2. The couple each wore hints of black, Mescal in a Guns n' Roses T-shirt and Abrams in black crop top. Mescal supported Abrams during her Radio City Music Hall performance, attending her show on October 5. A source told People that the couple is 'going strong.' That same day, Mescal was photographed kissing Abrams's forehead and wrapping an arm around her while they were walking in New York City. Abrams kissed Mescal's hand in some shots and had an arm around him, too. When Abrams started opening for Swift's Eras Tour later in October, Mescal also attended her performance, too. He was seen at her October 20 performance. On October 21, the couple was photographed together in New York City. Abrams was in a dark long-sleeve top and pants, while Mescal wore a green T-shirt with olive pants. The actor brought Abrams to the premiere of his movie Gladiator II in Los Angeles, though they did not walk the red carpet together. They were spotted at the after-party in a TikTok shared by the film's official account. A source told People a few days later, 'Gracie and Paul are the real at the top of their game and always in communication.' The couple were together in New York in mid-December when Abrams performed during Saturday Night Live. In a clip shared on December 15, they can be seen exiting a car together while holding hands. Abrams spoke to Cosmopolitan about her love life. While she didn't speak about Mescal by name, she did speak about the experience of being in a healthy relationship. 'What I love about a healthy relationship is that your life doesn't radically change,' she shared. 'You just fit into each other in a way that feels positively challenging and deeply supportive—it's like a place to land.' She also spoke about how love feels like 'home' to her now. She explained, 'My current form of love feels like home no matter where I am. If you've ever felt unsafe in a relationship, it's really evident when you do feel safe in one. Women are fed so many voices when it comes to what love should be or feel like. But in my experience, love feels best when you're asking yourself: What do you want? What is hot for you? What is sexy to you? Where do you feel safest? There's literally nothing better than being with somebody where you're not putting on a performance.' Generally, she said that she will only date people who make her feel secure. 'The bar is very high in my relationships,' she told the outlet. 'It's not appealing to me to not feel settled and seen, so I don't date people who make me feel like that. I would rather be single for the rest of my life than feel uneasy in a relationship.' On February 13, they were seen sharing an on embrace in London just outside the Noel Coward Theatre, where Mescal was starring in A Streetcar Named Desire. The Daily Mail reports they then headed to grab dinner in Soho. A source told the publication, 'Paul came out of the stage door to say hello to about 100 fans and was signing autographs. Gracie was standing on the street watching on but stayed very much back, in the shadows, so she was not noticed. She kept a very low profile.' They added, 'Paul then walked back into the theatre and, after the fans cleared off, he reappeared. She was waiting for him and they went round the corner to hide. They were kissing and hugging before walking off arm-in-arm to dinner.' Abrams supported Mescal at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of The History of Sound by attending the red carpet event. The couple didn't pose together though, opting to keep the focus on Mescal's work. They did match in black though: ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, will be released by Dial Press in February 2022.
Cosmopolitan
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
How to remove a festival wristband properly without cutting it, using things you have already
Festival season is well and truly underway, with Glastonbury wrapping up its 53rd year of the festival this weekend, and many more events including Forwards Festival, Creamfields, and All Points East all set to take place this summer. But after the festival is over, and you're heading home in your (potentially) muddy wellyboots, you're likely looking to preserve the memories, beyond the cute Polaroids and TikToks. And one very easy way to keep those festival memories alive? Keeping your festival wristband. But how do you keep it one piece? We've got all the hacks to know. A festival wristband is an iconic part of the festival uniform, and though it may be covered in booze, mud and the odd ketchup stain, you still want to hold on to it, not only for the memories, but in the case of Glastonbury, to prove that you went there. Of course you can always just cut your wristband in half to take if off your arm, but then you don't get to preserve it in one piece, so how do you do it? Well this is our essential step by step guide. Still need festival tickets? Enter our Club Cosmo competition for free and be in with a chance of winning tickets to Creamfields or Forwards Festival. ENTER FOR FREE HERE Tips: this works best on looser wristbands, if it's on super tightly please don't pull and tug your wristband. The plastic tag on the wristband has teeth which stop it from becoming loose, so for this method it's about being able to pull the wristband through those teeth, here's how. And now keep the wristband for years to come and reflect on all those festival memories. Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK's Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from TV and film, to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating quizzes, covering exciting new food releases and sharing the latest interior must-haves. In her role she's interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of The Kardashians. After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into fashion journalism, writing for the Daily Express, before working as Features Editor at The Tab, where she spoke on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on LinkedIn.
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
I went to Primavera Sound — 1 artist stood out and it wasn't Charli XCX
Thousands of music fans descended upon Barcelona last week for the long-awaited 2025 edition of the festival, and for me, there was one musician that truly outshone the rest Festival season 2025 has well and truly kicked off, with Glastonbury, TRNSMT and All Points East just a few weeks away. And while these UK festivals all have their own unique merits, you really can't beat a festival abroad. Primavera Sound, which is held in Barcelona at the beginning of June every year, absolutely pulled it out of the bag with its line-up. The organisers always seem to know exactly what the people want, and this was especially true this time around, with Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan headlining those three nights at Parc Del Forum. It's a great time to be a pop fan, with these women and so many more artists consistently producing really great music. One such musician absolutely stole the show for me at Primavera, and I am very excited to see – and hear – a lot more of her in the coming months. Ciara Mary Alice Thompson, known professionally as CMAT, was the first act that we saw at Primavera Sound 2025 - and was undoubtedly one of, if not, the best of the weekend. Hailing from Dublin, the 29-year-old singer had the audience in an absolute chokehold for the entire set. She's been releasing music for a few years now, and dropped her first album, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, back in 2022. However, you'd be forgiven for thinking she has decades of performing experience under her belt. Funny, charming and capable of writing some of the most poignant lyrics I've ever heard, it's no surprise that people have coined the term 'Summer of CMAT' thanks to her immense success at the moment. If you've been on TikTok recently then you've probably heard her smash hit, Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, and at least once attempted the dance that goes alongside the catchy clip. Created by social media star Sam Morris, the dance is affectionately known as the 'Woke Macarena', with CMAT and her fans breaking out the moves during every live performance of the song. But it's got a deep and sincere meaning too. The song was penned following a summer of touring and festival appearances in 2024, after which CMAT was criticised for her appearance by online trolls. "With the internet, every woman is now in the public eye. And no matter who you are, or what you look like, somebody will take umbrage with the fact that you even exist, and there's no escaping it," CMAT previously explained in a chat with NME. ''Take a Sexy Picture of Me' was born out of that, because I held back for so long; not out of frustration or sadness for myself, because I AM in the public eye, but I realised it's actually like this for every woman. "It's all women, all the time. That song is me calling out anyone who criticised my weight or how I looked… and it's one of the best songs I've ever made." And her fans seem to agree. It fitted perfectly into the setlist of tunes she played at the festival, such as the clever and witty I Don't Really Care For You and gut-wrenching finisher, Stay For Something. She set the bar incredibly high for the festival, and I only wish she'd been on the main stage so more people could have enjoyed the set. CMAT will play at Glastonbury this year, and she's also heading out on tour in autumn of this year for the Euro-Country Tour, named after her album set to be released in August.
Time Out
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
All Points East has announced Cleo Sol as its next 2025 headliner
Festival season is in full swing, folks. Things kicked off a few weeks back with Field Day and Gala Festival, shortly followed by Mighty Hoopla and LIDO. And there's much, much more to look forward to. Among the festivals still to come is All Points East, which returns to Vicky Park in August. RAYE and Chase & Status are among the headliners that have already been announced for the multi-weekend event. Now, it's been revealed that acclaimed soul singer Cleo Sol will be topping the bill on the festival's opening night, in her biggest headline slot to date. On the same day, there'll be an opportunity to witness an incredibly rare performance from the mysterious multi-genre collective SAULT (led by Cleo herself and producer Inflo). Here's all the information you need to make sure you don't miss out. When is Cleo Sol playing All Points East? Cleo Sol is headlining the festival on Friday, August 15. Who else is on the lineup? Cleo will be joined by reggae artist Chronixx and anonymous collective SAULT, in what will be their second ever live performance following an appearance at Drumsheds in 2023. All Points East has promised that more names will be announced in the lead up to the festival. When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for Cleo Sol's headline show will go on general sale at 10am on Thursday, June 12. They'll be up for grabs here. Is there a presale? If you want tickets before anyone else you can sign up to the APE Presale here before 9.59pm on Tuesday, June 10. Those tickets will go live at 10am on Wednesday, June 11. There's also an American Express early sale that's live right now and open until Thursday for anyone who owns an American Express Card. How much will tickets cost? Based on presale, tickets for Cleo Sol, SAULT and Chronixx start from £89.95 (plus service fees). Tickets for the other All Points East dates have started from £64.95. Who else is headlining All Points East 2025? Chase & Status are headline on August 15, joined by Overmono, Sammy Virji and Nia Archives. Edinburgh producer and DJ Barry Can't Swim will headline on August 22, joined by Confidence Man, Shygirl. The next day, pop superstar RAYE will top the bill, supported by the likes of Doechii, Tyla and JADE. August 24 will see the return of the Maccabees, bolstered by a support bill that includes Bombay Bicycle Club, CMAT and Black Country, New Road.
Metro
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'AI music curation is harming UK festivals - here's how we can fight back'
The UK is famous for its music festivals. Hundreds of thousands attend festival giant Glastonbury every year while newer events like All Points East have become calendar events in London. But since 2019, 192 music festivals across the UK have disappeared. Last year alone, 60 festivals were cancelled or postponed. What's to blame? For Will Page, the former Chief Economist of Spotify, and Nico Perez, CEO of Mixcloud, it's artificial intelligence. Specifically, AI curation of playlists. If you have Spotify, you've already seen AI at work on a popular music platform. Those 'daily mixes' and the personal DJ are forms of the technology at work, catering to users' every need. But just how far will AI go in the music world – and could it be the death blow to music festivals? At SXSW London, Will and Nico sat down to chat about how AI has reshaped how we discover, personalise and consume music. Ticketing app DICE has put together a list of their 25 grassroots artists you need to see in London over the next six months. With tickets ranging from free to £27.50, these shows will ensure a great night to suit all tastes and budgets. Click HERE to catch the full list. There are a number of reasons why festivals have faced hardship in the past few years. A pandemic, inflation, the cost-of-living, and what Will and Nico call a lack of connection. Will pointed out: 'I'm not seeing any 'sold out' stickers on festival posters in May, like they normally are. 'Our music 'Venn diagrams' are not crossing. When you look at a festival lineup now, to many, it looks like a playlist made for someone else.' In recent years, many festival-goers have opted to buy one-day tickets to see one or two artists they care about – a sharp contrast from festival culture just ten or fifteen years ago. 'No one wants to take a risk on day two or three. We don't take risks anymore when it comes to music,' Will added. How can we fight back against this lack of risk-taking, which is, as Nico and Will point out, threatening festivals? Nico observed: 'I always say, nobody will wait in line for an AI DJ in the rain.' 'We have to remember it's important not to seek those million subscribers, or a large number. There's been such a focus on views and ratings, and in that process, we've lost sight of – are these quality artists?' 'Form small communities. Stay connected with people. Oftentimes, these are focused around local radio stations or local music,' Will said. Personalised playlists using AI offer a wide selection of genres, artists and decades – but they're not foolproof when it comes to expanding one's horizons. A quick look at Metro reporter Sarah Hooper's Spotify, when she asked it to make a 'Rainy Day' AI playlist, offered 50 songs. When she asked for a 'Love Song' mix, the same songs and artists on the 'Rainy Day' playlist were featured – again. With a noticeable lack of new music. Nico explained: 'What you'll often find with these AI recommendations is that there's a lack of serendipity that you lose in the process.' Long gone are the days of spending hours burning CD Mixes of your favourite tunes for a loved one, or personalised cassettes. More Trending AI curation has allowed people to listen to their own echo chamber, Nico says. 'If every single person is listening to their own echo chamber, we don't have any backgrounds or shared experiences in the music world. 'Over the long term, this ends up making us more isolated,' he said. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: King Charles serenaded by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding singers at SXSW London MORE: Fyre Festival launches tropical hotel this summer with $1,500 stays MORE: SXSW: 'The creative eyes of the world will be on London'
