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Is Kelly Rowland the opening act or the star? Fans debate her role in Brandy and Monica's tour
Kelly Rowland's addition to Brandy and Monica's tour has sparked a lively debate among fans, with opinions divided on her role as a supporting act. Image: Instagram. The highly anticipated 'That Boy Is Mine' tour, featuring R&B icons Brandy and Monica, just got a lot more interesting with the announcement of special guests Kelly Rowland and Muni Long. However, fans have been up in arms on social media with think pieces about Rowland's involvement in the upcoming Brandy and Monica tour. While some fans are thrilled to see the Destiny's Child alum join the tour, others are stirring up controversy over who the bigger artist is and whether Rowland is somehow being 'downgraded' to an opening act. The debate centres around Rowland's status as a successful solo artist and former member of one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Some fans argue that she is being unfairly relegated to a supporting role on the tour, while others believe she's being a 'girl's girl' and showing support to her industry peers. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ X user @ScottyByNature1 commented: 'Y'all need to stop acting like Kelly Rowland is too big to open for Brandy and Monica. As a solo artist, she's NOT.' Y'all need to stop acting like Kelly Rowland is too big to open for Brandy and Monica. As a solo artist, she's NOT. — Mississippi MADE (@ScottyByNature1) June 25, 2025 While @MrJeromeTrammel commented: 'I'm excited to see Kelly Rowland on the Brandy and Monica tour. She's just supporting her friends, because she sings down, performs her a** off and she's NOT an opening act.' I'm excited to see Kelly Rowland on the Brandy & Monica tour. She's just supporting her friends, because she sings down, performs her ass off & she's NOT an opening act.. — Jerome Trammel, M.B.A (@MrJeromeTrammel) June 24, 2025 'Brandy & Monica are having the amazing Kelly Rowland as an opening act, and instead of 'US' being excited, people are claiming she deserves more. Well, where the hell were y'all tweets about her touring before yesterday? 👀 Not near one! Just buy the tickets and enjoy the show,' said @kat6179219. Brandy & Monica are having the amazing Kelly Rowland be an opening act and instead of 'US' being excited, ppl are claiming she deserves more. Well where the hell were y'all tweets about her touring before yesterday? 👀 Not near one! Just buy the tickets and enjoy the show — Twirl, I Came From Jesus (@kat617919) June 25, 2025 One thing is for sure: Rowland is excited and on board about the tour, paying no mind to the haters. She took to her social media platforms to express her excitement about joining the tour, posting a picture of the tour dates with a caption that reads: '👀 I am TOO excited about this. 👀 ♥️🙏🏾 Can't wait to see you all !!!!♥️🙏🏾' The 'Motivation' hitmaker has always been an artist who uplifts others without deeming them a threat; she was the reason behind girl groups like 'Little Mix' and 'June's Diary' existing.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liam Payne's sister 'heartbreak' over brother's final TV show Building the Band
Liam Payne's older sister Ruth has shared her devastation over her brother's final TV appearance on Building the Band saying: "He never got to see how great he is in this show." Building the Band is streaming on Netflix from July 9, nine months after the One Direction singer died aged 31 following a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October. He rocketed to fame as a member of boyband One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan on The X Factor in 2010. The One Direction star's loyal fan base have applauded Netflix for "honouring" the star's memory. Payne's "family reviewed the series and is supportive of his inclusion [in Building the Band]," Netflix has said in a statement. Now his older sister has shared her pride on Instagram, having watched the series early. Praising her "star" brother, she wrote: "I didn't know whether to share this but it felt weird when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the last 15 years. I'm heartbroken he never got to see how great he is in this show. "He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were at filming, but watching it back, wow... You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be. There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride. always." His sister Nicola shared Building the Band had given her the chance to feel close to him after his death."Over the years I've shared many achievements and momentous occasions as a proud sister and I couldn't be prouder of this show and I know you are so proud too," she wrote on Instagram. "Watching this over the past few months has given me/us a way to still feel close to you and see you at your best and I'm so glad the world gets to see it all now too. You truly are a shining star, miss you more than words can say, love you more than that. I'm so sad your not here it's not fair!" Building the Band is The Voice meets Love Is Blind where aspiring musicians are put together in a group but the twist is that they have never met one another let alone performed together. "All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit," the synopsis read. "What will happen when the bands finally meet, and looks, choreography, and style come into play?" This marked Payne's final TV project — one that was special because it took him back to his One Direction days on The X Factor but this time he was a judge mentoring those competing. In the trailer you can watch below, the singer gave contestants thoughtful advice. He said: "I need to see that connection between you guys." Watch Building the Band trailer Payne also reflected on his own One Direction journey and how it differed to those taking part. "How these bands are put together is not normal. We were not put together that way," he explained. Payne reunited with Nicole Scherzinger who helped mastermind the band One Direction on The X Factor. Joining them, Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland stepped into the role of another judge while Payne's friend AJ McLean was the host of the singing contest. Netflix are dedicating Building the Band to Payne. In May, McLean told PEOPLE magazine: "The very last thing Liam did was work on this amazing TV show for Netflix called Building the Band, which will be out this summer. And we're dedicating the show to him. "I got to really know him on a personal level and we had a lot of very similar life experiences, both in sobriety and out of sobriety." Social media has been awash with praise for the decision to air the show in Payne's memory. Among the comments on Instagram, one person wrote: "Glad this is being shown in memory of Liam, still so sad he isn't here anymore." Others agreed: "This is some of Liam's last work breaks my heart, but he's being honoured beautifully. Watching Liam shining like he's still walking amongst us is going to be so hard." "This is the show we need! Trust that the late Liam Payne will be honored [honoured] and remembered." "Least they r [are] still going thro [through] with it, as i read this qas [was] up in the air cos [because] Liam passed away. Im glad it is tho[ugh]." Someone else said: "It is nice that Netflix is going to Release Building the Band. Liam Payne would've wanted his Fans to see what he worked hard on it's so sad that he is No Longer Here. I Liked his smile. He was a Handsome & Good Looking Guy RIP Rest in Peace Liam Payne Gone too soon." Liam Payne started singing at a young age. (Talkback Thames/Shutterstock) Many fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Beneath the official trailer, one wrote: "It aches my heart to know that I was there when the finale was filmed, standing in front of Liam in that stunning blue suit." Others added: "This is going to be a hard, but necessary watch. We will get to see even more up close what a natural talent you were and how much charisma you had. We only needed more time. You are missed terribly Liam <3." "Okay ... seeing and hearing Liam's voice deeply hurt my feelings. I know I am definitely going to shed tears with this show A LOT (I also cried with seeing this teaser:))))." "Liam in the pink suit the day I met him!!! actually sobbing every time he comes on screen I can't." Building the Band will be available to stream on Netflix from July 9.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Liam Payne Featured in Netflix's ‘Building the Band' Trailer
Netflix has released an official trailer and first-look images for its new music competition Building the Band, which includes the late Liam Payne. The teaser and stills for the new series shows mentor-slash-judge Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland and the One Direction singer who died in October of last year, bringing their expertise and personal band experience to the competition. AJ McLean, of Backstreet Boys fame, serves as host. More from The Hollywood Reporter Lovie Simone on Black Girlhood, Fashion and All Things 'Forever' Sara Burack, 'Million Dollar Beach House' Real Estate Agent, Dies at 40 Lena Dunham Describes Her Netflix Series 'Too Much': "When a Loud, Messy Jewess Descends on a City of Deeply Repressed People" The release of the show including Payne — whose tragic death in Argentina in October last year shocked the world — has been permitted by his family, Netflix has said. Payne fell to his death from the balcony of a hotel room in Buenos Aires in October 2024. Following his untimely death, the show's producers and Payne's grieving family weighed Payne's inclusion in the series. Ultimately, they decided to move forward. In the new reality show, premiering July 9, 50 musicians form six bands without ever seeing each other — performing from the comfort of individual booths. 'All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit,' a plot synopsis reads. 'What will happen when the bands finally meet, and looks, choreography, and style come into play? With incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal — to find the next great music band — the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.' New episodes of Building the Band will roll out in groups every Wednesday, starting with the first four on July 9. Cat Lawson, Alison Holloway, Katrina Morrison, Clara Elliot and Simon Crossley serve as executive producers on the series, made by Remarkable Entertainment and Banijay U.K. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Voice UK in format shake-up as fan-favourite round returns after five years – despite show being shelved for 2025
THE Voice UK will undergo a big format change when it returns with its new celebrity coaching line-up. The popular singing contest will be back on ITV next year and longstanding fans are likely to welcome the switch up. Advertisement 6 The Voice UK will be returning with a new coach and format Credit: Facebook / The Voice UK 6 The battle rounds are making a comeback Credit: ITV 6 The battles haven't featured on the singing show since 2021 For the first time in five years, bosses for The Voice UK have decided to bring back a segment that has previously featured on the show. According to Super TV, the battle rounds will be making a welcomed comeback. In recent years, the format of the UK version of the singing contest has seen the coaches decide who they want to take through to the final after all of the auditions have aired. The reintroduction of the battle rounds will mean all the singers have to go head-to-head to continue in the competition. Advertisement READ MORE ON THE VOICE UK Previously disgruntled fans will be delighted with the news, as it means the strongest singer should win the show. The last time the battle rounds featured on The Voice UK was in 2021. The segment was ditched for the 2022 series of the show - and even judge Sir Tom Jones was not happy. Speaking at the 2024 launch, the 84-year-old Welsh star told Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive Exclusive He said: "[Before] they'd have to battle it out, so then the strongest one would win. "But the battles are not there any more, so now the callbacks come very quickly, and you don't really get a chance to work with the [singers] as much as we used to. The Voice 2025 series delayed until next year after signing up new US superstar judge 'I wish – not to go against the producers – but I think it could be longer, the singers could have more time with us." The Voice UK will return to screens next year, as Advertisement Earlier this month, it was revealed ITV 's signing of the Grammy -winning Destiny's Child singer, 44 , was announced just before filming for the 2026 series gets underway this summer . Kelly, who previously judged on The X Factor UK in 2011 and coached on The Voice Australia, said she is 'excited' to be joining the panel. Advertisement Kelly said: 'I am excited to join The Voice UK as a coach, and am looking forward to working with the excellent and passionate coaches the show is known for. "I can't wait to hear all the new talent and to go to battle for my team. Let's go!' Kelly will appear in the spinning chairs alongside returning coaches Sir Tom, , 50, and McFly 's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones , both 39. 6 LeAnn Rimes has quit as a Voice UK coach after one series Credit: Rex Advertisement 6 The country music star wants to refocus on her career in the US Credit: Getty 6 Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child (right) will be replacing LeAnn Credit: Reuters
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3 days ago
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Liam Payne Featured in Netflix's "Building the Band" Posthumous Trailer
Yara Sameh Netflix has released an official trailer and first-look images for its new music competition "Building the Band", which includes British pop star Liam Payne. The teaser and stills for the show feature mentor-slash-judge Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland and the One Direction singer who died in October of last year, bringing their expertise and personal band experience to the competition. AJ McLean, of Backstreet Boys fame, serves as host. The release of the show, including Payne — whose tragic death in Argentina in October last year shocked the world — has been permitted by his family. The late singer fell to his death from the balcony of a hotel room in Buenos Aires in October 2024. Following his tragic death, the show's producers and Payne's grieving family weighed Payne's inclusion in the series. Ultimately, they decided to move forward. In the reality show, premiering July 9, 50 musicians from six bands without ever seeing each other — performing from the comfort of individual booths. 'All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry, and merit,' a plot synopsis reads. 'What will happen when the bands finally meet, and looks, choreography, and style come into play? With incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal — to find the next great music band — the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.' New episodes of "Building the Band" will roll out in groups every Wednesday, starting with the first four on July 9. Cat Lawson, Alison Holloway, Katrina Morrison, Clara Elliot, and Simon Crossley serve as executive producers on the series, made by Remarkable Entertainment and Banijay U.K. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
