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Metro
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Oscar-winning actor confirmed for 2025 Capital Summertime Ball in insane line-up
The Capital Summertime Ball delivers every year – and 2025 promises to be special after the addition of a huge US superstar to the line-up. Starting in 2009, the Capital Summertime Ball brings some of pop's biggest names to Wembley Stadium for an all-day festival. Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, Natasha Bedingfield, Sugababes, and David Guetta were among the glamorous faces in the 2024 line-up. And this year the organisers went one better when it was confirmed that none other than Mariah Carey will be taking to the stage. Now they've officially gone two better by announcing Oscar-winner Will Smith will also be busting out his hits including Gettin' Jiggy Wit It and Miami. These two US megastars will be joining the likes of McFly vs Busted, Britain's Got Talent star KSI, number one singer Lola Young, Zara Larsson, and Jessie J on Saturday, June 15. Capital Breakfast radio hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby also announced on Tuesday that British singers Rita Ora and Jade Thirlwall – now JADE – will also feature on the line-up. Canadian star Tate McRae is also expected to feature alongside DJ James Hype, singer Myles Smith and Eurovision 2025 hopefuls Remember Monday. Smith has returned to the spotlight recently after his notorious Oscars appearance in 2022, in which he slapped Chris Rock. But the Fresh Prince of Belair star, 56, is on a musical comeback as he will be performing at Wembley Stadium on June 15 with long-time collaborator Jezzy Jeff on top of the Capital slot. Mariah's appearance at the 2025 festival will be her very first – and it'll be her first UK gig of any kind since her three-night run at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019. She is also set to headline Brighton Pride in August. Capital FM confirmed the news in a statement on Monday morning: 'Yep, you read that right. Actual Mariah Carey is performing at Capital's Summertime Ball 2025! 'The pop icon defined a whole era with her unmistakable vocals, has countless Number 1s and is one of the most successful singer-songwriters in history! We'll be in the presence of an IRL legend.' Capital's statement concluded: 'We hope you're ready to sing your heart out!' Mariah posted a message on X to confirm the news: 'Hey UK! I'll be performing at Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 15th June 2025! Can't wait to see you all there.' @DutchLambies responded by saying 'The queen is taking over the UK this summer,' while @ThatDamee wondered, 'omg 'Oh my god, how did they manage to book her?' @OhMyAlf's latest decision was immediately justified: 'Not this being the first time I was thinking of doing the Summertime Ball for this to happen!' Across her 35-year career, Mariah, 56, has landed three UK number ones – Without You in 1994, Against All Odds with Westlife in 2000, and All I Want for Christmas is You in 2021 and 2023. On top of her three number ones, she's also scored 21 further top 10 hits and two UK number one albums, and has shifted an estimated 220 million records worldwide. In America, she has achieved a whopping 19 number one singles in 35 years and was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. Before her announcement, CapitalFM's Jordan North teased that bigger names would be coming: 'We are absolutely buzzing to be back at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard this year. 'We've just announced the first half of the incredible line-up on-air but be sure to tune in to Capital Breakfast tomorrow for even more names that will be playing.' Tickets for the Summertime Ball will be available from the Global Player app and are set to go on sale at 9am on Wednesday, April 30. More Trending Pre-sale tickets will be made available to fans on Tuesday, April 29 from 9am, with some registered CapitalFM listeners able to get early access. Customers of Barclaycard – who are sponsoring the Summertime Ball – can get 10% off the price of their ticket in a special pre-sale via Barclaycard Entertainment or Global Player. This article was originally published on April 28, and has been updated with further lineup announcements. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Nail the Western style come festival season with this M&S jacket that could save you over £100 MORE: Wily Inter Milan can put the brakes on Barcelona's Champions League charge MORE: Man arrested after two women shot with a crossbow dies from self-inflicted injury
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
It List: 'The Studio' skewers Hollywood, Ariana Grande radiates with 'Eternal Sunshine Deluxe,' Will Smith mounts comeback with 'Based on a True Story'
Hello, friends! I'm Kelsey, your guide to all things pop culture for Yahoo Entertainment, and this is the It List, our weekly rundown of what's new and notable. In it, I recommend a slew of upcoming releases to watch, stream, listen to, read and binge. I'll walk you through my favorites. When: is now streaming on Netflix. What to know: Stand-up legend Chelsea Handler is back in full force with a new special, in which she dishes about her famous exes and former collaborators. [People] Why I'll be watching: My colleague Taryn Ryder did a hilarious interview with Handler that convinced me she might be one of the funniest people alive. I need to watch to get her full story about playing pickleball with the Bush family. [Yahoo Entertainment] When: is in theaters March 28. What to know: Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd star as a daughter and father who accidentally uncover a unicorn's healing properties while en route to a weekend retreat with Rudd's sinister employer. [Entertainment Weekly] Why I recommend it: My interview with the cast went delightfully off the rails because they kept referencing inside jokes. When you watch the movie, you can tell the actors were having a blast on- and off-screen. [Yahoo Entertainment] When: is out March 28. What to know: Though it's been lovely watching Ariana Grande hold space for Wicked, she's back in pop star mode with six new songs. [Billboard] Why I'll be listening: I haven't missed one of Grande's new releases since Victorious, so I'll be seated for both the new music and its accompanying short film. [Rolling Stone] When: is out March 28. What to know: Almost exactly three years after 'The Slap,' Will Smith is dabbling in music again with his fifth studio album. It has 14 new tracks, which he's calling 'episodes' instead of 'songs.' [Yahoo Entertainment] Why I'll be listening: I trust that the person responsible for the greatest song ever recorded, 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It,' knows how to make a banger. When: The first two episodes of are now streaming on Apple TV+. What to know: The star-studded series, led by Seth Rogen, parodies the pressure to balance making good movies with making money. [Rolling Stone] Why I recommend it: This was my favorite thing I watched at SXSW — I had to pause my TV to wheeze with laughter several times. If you loved 30 Rock and have the stomach for cringe comedy, this one's for you. [Yahoo Entertainment] We'll be back next week with our latest picks. Want more It List? Click here. Are there other things you're excited about? Let us know in the comments below. If you want more recommendations, check out the Great Pop Culture Debate.
The Independent
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Will Smith announces UK tour: ‘Can't wait to see you guys'
Will Smith has announced his first ever headline tour, bringing his music to the UK and Europe this summer. The 56-year-old rapper and actor will perform tracks from his upcoming album, Based On A True Story, his first full-length release in two decades. Fans can also expect to hear classic hits like 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It' and 'Miami'. Announcing the tour on Instagram, Smith expressed his excitement, stating: "I'M GOING ON TOUR THIS SUMMER!! We're hitting up UK & Europe to bring U all the hits, some new joints, and a few surprises. 'All these years, I've NEVER done a headline tour and I can't wait to see you guys!!' The UK leg of the tour kicks off on August 24 at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, followed by dates in Cardiff's Bute Park on August 25, Manchester's Victoria Warehouse on August 27, London's Brixton Academy on August 28, and the University of Wolverhampton Halls on August 30. The tour also includes several European festival appearances, including the Mawazine festival in Rabat, Morocco. Smith first rose to fame as part of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, achieving a Grammy win for their hit single 'Parents Just Don't Understand'. He later transitioned to TV, starring in the popular sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. The show sees a fictionalised version of Smith moving from West Philadelphia to live with his affluent relatives in Los Angeles. His debut solo album, Big Willie Style, was released in 1997 and included the hit song ' Men In Black ', which accompanied the film of the same name and peaked at number one in the UK singles chart. Across his career, Smith has starred in dozens of films including The Pursuit Of Happyness (2006), I Am Legend (2007), and Suicide Squad (2016). In January, he released track 'Beautiful Scars', featuring rapper Big Sean, as well as a music video where they re-enacted a scene from 1999 science fiction film The Matrix. He has released a handful of other singles that will all feature on his new album, including 'Tantrum' with Joyner Lucas, 'You Can Make It' featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir, and 'Work Of Art', which was a collaboration with rapper Russ, featuring his son Jaden. Tickets for his Based On A True Story summer tour go on sale Friday March 21 at 10am. His album will be released on March 28.
