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Irish Examiner
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Tom Dunne: Moisturizer from Wet Leg already feels like my album of the year
Urban Outfitters, Temple Bar, Dublin, sometime last week. I am in hell. Somehow tricked into accompanying my teenage daughters on a clothes shopping expedition. The music playlist is saving me: early Stones, Velvet Underground, CSNY. It is now heaven. It reminds me of similar shops in Manhattan in the mid-1990s. The clothes were the same, vintage T-shirts and hoodies; the staff were the same, uber-cool tattooed people; and the music was the same. The only thing changing is me. I am about to point out this out to my daughters when something new comes on. It is Wet Leg. Of course it is. It fits right in. It's new and yet it isn't. It's part of that lineage, the new iteration. And it is class. I liked their self-titled debut, but this new record, Moisturizer, leaves it in the dirt. It is instantly my new favourite album of 2025. Over to you CMAT to knock this one off the top. It could yet be the BRAT of this year. Rhian Teasdale isn't Charlie XCX, yet but give her time. The emergence of Teasdale as the all-conquering, star, front woman, slayer of arena audiences has been one of the most fascinating developments of the last few years. When Wet Leg arrived in 2022, she and bandmate Hester Chambers looked positively rustic. Theirs was – and yes, I sought help with this bit– a bohemian aesthetic, vintage style white dresses with Doc Martens. There were even cardigans. But not anymore. At some point you got the impression Teasdale was enjoying the attention, and then some. If you'd missed them since 2022 you might have asked who is that onstage with Wet Leg at Glastonbury? The prairie dresses were gone. Teasdale looked toned and confident, there were new tattoos, a crop top, bleached eyebrows. This was Teasdale 2025, a fully empowered rock icon. Wet Leg 2.0, welcome to the Colosseum. Wet Leg Version 1 appeared to have just fallen from the skies into rock indie stardom. Formed on the Isle of Wight, they say, on the top of a Ferris Wheel at a music festival, it all just seemed too easy for them. Chaise Longue was the first single and an instant smash, the first indie band 'overnight success' in a long time. The debut album won two Brits and two Grammies. They toured with Taylor Swift, were covered by Harry Styles, won an Ivor Novello award, and played on Jimmy Fallon. They toured that album for the guts of three years. If they had emerged from that time with no new songs it would have been no surprise. But they didn't. They booked an AirBnB last autumn and started to write. The result, for me, is the album of the year. Two things happened to facilitate this, apart from Teasdale leaning into Front Woman For The Age status. Firstly, they spread the songwriting burden to all five members of the band. Secondly, Teasdale fell in love. Her new partner, identity not revealed, is nonbinary. I don't know how that feeds into this, but it does. Wet Leg recently released Moisturizer. The songs are spectacular. Yes you can trace their lineage via the Velvet Underground, The Pixies, The Breeders, Franz Ferdinand, the Arctic Monkeys and Alvvays, but so what? That music style might provide the ingredients, but it's what you with it that counts. And this is where Teasdale's new relationship status comes up trumps. A 'love-inspired' album could be sickly sweet, but not when it is still in the chemical, all new, crazy passionate phase. I'll let Teasdale herself paint those pictures, and they are not for the faint-hearted. But God are they great. These are songs written in the heady first days of a new love. You can feel the danger, the intoxication, the passion, the fun. It's note perfect. A love you may not survive but which you feel inclined to take your chances with. It's game on, see you on the other side. The album never lets up. It is the Rubber Soul of indie music 2025. There are no weak tracks, 12 potential singles. The Velvet Underground and bands since have developed the perfect template for this type of music, but it's what to add to that gives it the X factor. The 2022 debut was described as the kind of album that would illicit an approving text from your dad. I'd write more but I have to find my phone. I have a text to send. Read More Tom Dunne: AI sounds a worrying note for Irish musicians
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bianca Censori's nearly nude pictures shot by husband Kanye West trigger outrage; ‘You are a lost soul'
Bianca Censori has once again hit headlines as her husband Kanye West posted her nearly nude pictures on her Instagram for a series of risqué polaroids. Kanye West posted the intimate photos of Bianca Censori to Instagram before quickly removing them. West posted the intimate photos of her to Instagram before quickly removing them. The pictures show the Australian architect decked out in white stiletto heels, revealing lingerie, and thigh-high stockings in a plain, neutral-toned room, which features a beige carpet and transparent white curtains behind her. In one of the snaps shot by Ye and shared by her on Instagram, she can be seen wearing a plunging bodysuit with her legs wide open, while another shows Censori with a white fur cloak wrapped over her shoulders. 'shot by @ye,' she captioned the post, referring to West's Instagram handle. Some admirers were happy to see her photos, with one writing: 'Ye got camera 📸 skills." 'I love the blonde Bianca ❤️❤️,' another said. However, some netizens were upset with her pictures. 'Beauty for sure, doesn't need to show off every time,' one person commented, while another remarked, 'Kinda lifeless tbh, trafficked looking.' 'You are a lost soul and it's sad 😢😭,' a third user chimed in. Also Read: What is Jim Curtis net worth? Jennifer Aniston's rumored new love interest struggled with chronic illness for 20 years Kanye West and Bianca's separation rumors and Grammy stunt Kanye West discreetly wed Bianca Censori a few weeks after his divorce from wife Kim was finalized, but the marriage was plagued by separation rumors early this year. Censori made waves few months back at the Grammy Awards when she walked the red carpet with West wearing a bold, revealing mesh outfit while he stood next to her. West later used social media to boldly declare, 'We beat the Grammies.' According to him, Censori was "the most Googled person on the planet called Earth" as of February 2025. Concerns have been raised about their relationship, with rumors that West might be ruling his wife. It was also reported that her family was concerned about his influence on her physical well-being. Rumors of a possible breakup surfaced in April after West released the song 'BIANCA,' in which he charged her of "running away" and trying to 'get him committed.' 'She's having a panic attack and she is not liking the way that I tweeted / Until Bianca's back I stay up all night I'm not going to sleep / I really don't know where she's at.' However, the couple has subsequently been pictured together several times, dismissing all the speculations about their relationship.
Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside Liz Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus' romance from movie set meeting to how she's healing his relationship with Miley
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHEN a snap of Liz Hurley kissing Billy Ray Cyrus emerged, their romance seemed so unlikely people thought the photo must be computer generated. But while the English rose and the tattooed country singer from Kentucky are not an obvious match, the union is not entirely out of character. 11 Billy Ray Cyrus kissing Liz Hurley Credit: Instagram/Elizabeth Hurley 11 The unlikely romance has flourished as Liz believes she can 'save' Billy after years of troubles Credit: Instagram 11 Miley Cyrus at the Grammies in 2025 Credit: Getty Austin Powers actress Liz, 59, has a history of dating trouble men, including love cheats Hugh Grant and the late cricketer Shane Warne. So it is perhaps not surprising to hear their bond has flourished, as Liz believes she can 'save' Billy after his years of personal woes. The past 12 months have seen the Achy Breaky Heart singer in the grip of a family feud; facing allegations of domestic abuse by his younger, third wife Firerose — which he denies; and a cringeworthy performance at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump, which led to him being widely mocked amid a series of technical difficulties. But Liz has been putting in the work. The pair first met in 2022 playing the romantic leads on movie Christmas In Paradise. However, The Sun can reveal they reconnected last year when he turned to the actress and model for help as his third marriage crumbled. A source said: 'Liz has been keeping the whole thing under wraps and has barely told anyone. 'She wanted to make sure there was really something special between them before telling the world. 'There has always been a spark, but he reached out again last year when his short-lived third marriage ended. 'He has had a really hard time, but she has been there helping him turn things around. 'World may lose you' Billy Ray Cyrus finalizes divorce from Firerose and will pay ex-wife $0 after nasty court battle over 7-month marriage 'Liz has been really great for him, but her friends are cautious because of what's been said in the past about him. 'She insists he has turned a corner and is a changed man.' The couple went public with their relationship on Sunday, when Liz shared a photo on Instagram of Billy, 63, kissing her. Alongside the picture, she simply wrote, 'Happy Easter', followed by a heart emoji. Showing his support for the romance, her son Damian commented with party and heart emojis. But, tellingly, none of his six children have acknowledged the post. That is because the Cyrus family fell into a divisive feud in 2022, when it was announced that Billy Ray and Tish — who is pop sensation Miley Cyrus's mum — were divorcing after 29 years of marriage. The chasm widened when, just months later, Billy got engaged to Australian singer Firerose, who is only four years older than Miley. This family breakdown is one heartache Liz has been helping Billy address. The Bedazzled actress is famously close to her son Damian, often posting photos together online and gushing about their love for each other. She has been urging Billy to take the same approach with his girls. A source said: 'Liz has been encouraging him to mend his fractured relationship with his daughter Miley, as well as his other children. 'Her closeness with Damian is inspiring.' In recent weeks, Billy Ray has publicly reached out to both his youngest daughter Noah and to Miley in posts on social media. 11 Liz and love cheat Hugh Grant, pictured in 1999, were together for 13 years Credit: Getty 11 Liz and Steve Bing had son Damian in 2002 11 Liz with the late Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne Credit: Instagram/ elizabethhurley1 As well as commenting on several posts shared on Miley's Instagram — despite the fact she doesn't run her own social accounts — he has also praised them on his page. In one message — accompanied by a photo of Miley that promotes her new album, Something Beautiful, plus a still from Noah's recent Don't Put It All On Me music video — he wrote: 'You are witnessing in real time what it feels like for a dad who in less than one week's time has had his ass kicked and his mind blown by not one . . . but two of his own daughters @mileycyrus @noahcyrus. Flesh and blood . . . completely taking their art to a whole new level. Congratulations girls! 'Well done. 'I'm so damn proud of both of you. 'I'm actually crying as I write this. 'Thank God you can't see me. 'Have fun now and be happy! 'Love Dad.' It is a turnaround from the chaos that has surrounded Billy in recent years. Liz has been really great for him but her friends are cautious because of what's been said in the past about him.... but she insists he is a changed man Sun source Dramas include his claims that Firerose made nearly $100,000 of 'fraudulent' credit card payments, which she said was 'untrue', and he requested a restraining order. But she later hit back and alleged he had domestically abused her and said he was 'unpredictable and volatile' because of alleged substance use. His lawyers insisted he 'vehemently' denied the allegations and said it was Billy Ray 'who, in fact, has been abused. Not only verbally and emotionally by the defendant, but physically'. The couple finally settled their divorce last August. But in January, Billy Ray's son Trace made a public plea for his dad to get help following his appearance at the Trump event, when a sound glitch led to his embarrassing a capella performance. Trace — his second wife's son from a previous relationship, who was adopted and raised by Billy — wrote on Instagram: 'Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you've pushed all of us away. 'Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life, and you haven't even been there for her. 'We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew and hoping for the day he returns. 11 Billy Ray and ex-wife Tish in 2008 Credit: Getty 11 Billy Ray married his girlfriend Firerose in a lavish ceremony after two years of dating Credit: Lisa Rhea Photography 11 Billy Ray with daughter Miley in 2017 Credit: Getty 'Extremely close' 'You're not healthy, Dad, and everyone is noticing it. 'Just like I showed up for you at Mamaw's funeral when you didn't expect me to, I'm still here right now. 'I hope you realise this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon.' He added: 'I don't know what you're struggling with exactly. 'But I think I have a pretty good idea, and I'd love to help you if you would open up and receive the help.' Now it would seem Liz is behind him doing just that. But The Sun can reveal the couple have been linked for a while — even if they are only now going public. A source on Christmas In Paradise has told how they first grew close on set, spending long periods alone together. While they were not seen kissing, crew members were suspicious about a potential love affair as Billy, who was still married to Tish at the time, spoke to almost no one other than Liz. The movie, released in 2022, was mainly filmed in December 2021. One of the producers, who wants to stay anonymous, told The Sun: 'Anytime I saw him, he was always around Elizabeth. Billy was very reclusive on set but he would spend lots of time with Elizabeth Sun source 'They were extremely close. 'I noticed they were getting quite close. 'But he, at the time, was still married to Miley's mum Tish. 'He's quite an oddball. 'A bit strange. 'He had security guards with him at all times. 'And no one else was ever with him.' He added: 'That was the first time they ever met. 'They hugged a few times, but I did not think anything at the time. 'But now that I saw they are dating, I thought maybe that's when it started. 'Billy was very reclusive on set, but he would spend lots of time with Elizabeth. 'They were extremely close considering he was always keeping to himself, always with his security and his manager. 'The only person who was ever really around him was just Elizabeth. 'The rest of the cast was separate. 'It was just Elizabeth and him together.' Last May, the same month Billy filed for divorce from Firerose, Damian revealed that his mum was 'seeing someone'. But he warned: 'We're both quite private. 'I've seen first-hand how devastating relationships in the public eye can become. 'And we've both made a decision that until somebody is incredibly serious, we're not going to speak publicly about who we're seeing.' It would appear that time is now. 11 Liz with her son Damian Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Liz Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus' romance from movie set meeting to how she's healing his relationship with Miley
WHEN a snap of Liz Hurley kissing Billy Ray Cyrus emerged, their romance seemed so unlikely people thought the photo must be computer generated. But while Advertisement 11 Billy Ray Cyrus kissing Liz Hurley Credit: Instagram/Elizabeth Hurley 11 The unlikely romance has flourished as Liz believes she can 'save' Billy after years of troubles Credit: Instagram 11 Miley Cyrus at the Grammies in 2025 Credit: Getty So it is perhaps not surprising to hear their bond has flourished, as Liz believes she can 'save' Billy after his years of personal woes. The past 12 months have seen the Achy Breaky Heart singer in the grip of a family feud; facing allegations of domestic abuse by his younger, third wife Firerose — which he denies; and a cringeworthy performance at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump, which led to him being widely mocked amid a series of technical difficulties. But Liz has been putting in the work. Advertisement The pair first met in 2022 playing the romantic leads on movie However, The Sun can reveal they reconnected last year when he turned to the actress and model for help as his third marriage crumbled. A source said: 'Liz has been keeping the whole thing under wraps and has barely told anyone. 'She wanted to make sure there was really something special between them before telling the world. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Breaking 'There has always been a spark, but he reached out again last year when his short-lived third marriage ended. 'He has had a really hard time, but she has been there helping him turn things around. 'World may lose you' Billy Ray Cyrus finalizes divorce from Firerose and will pay ex-wife $0 after nasty court battle over 7-month marriage 'Liz has been really great for him, but her friends are cautious because of what's been said in the past about him. 'She insists he has turned a corner and is a changed man.' Advertisement The couple went public with their relationship on Sunday, when Liz shared a photo on Instagram of Billy, 63, kissing her. Alongside the picture, she simply wrote, 'Happy Easter', followed by a heart emoji. Showing his support for the romance, her son Damian commented with party and heart emojis. But, tellingly, none of his six children have acknowledged the post. Advertisement That is because The chasm widened when, just months later, Billy got engaged to Australian singer Firerose, who is only four years older than Miley. This family breakdown is one heartache Liz has been helping Billy address. The Bedazzled actress is famously close to her son Damian, often posting photos together online and gushing about their love for each other. Advertisement She has been urging Billy to take the same approach with his girls. A source said: 'Liz has been encouraging him to mend his fractured relationship with his daughter Miley, as well as his other children. 'Her closeness with Damian is inspiring.' In recent weeks, Billy Ray has publicly reached out to both his youngest daughter Noah and to Miley in posts on social media. Advertisement 11 Liz and love cheat Hugh Grant, pictured in 1999, were together for 13 years Credit: Getty 11 Liz and Steve Bing had son Damian in 2002 11 Liz with the late Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne Credit: Instagram/ elizabethhurley1 As well as commenting on several posts shared on Miley's Instagram — despite the fact she doesn't run her own social accounts — he has also praised them on his page. Advertisement In one message — accompanied by a photo of Miley that promotes her new album, Something Beautiful, plus a still from Noah's recent Don't Put It All On Me music video — he wrote: 'You are witnessing in real time what it feels like for a dad who in less than one week's time has had his ass kicked and his mind blown by not one . . . but two of his own daughters @mileycyrus @noahcyrus. Flesh and blood . . . completely taking their art to a whole new level. Congratulations girls! 'Well done. 'I'm so damn proud of both of you. 'I'm actually crying as I write this. Advertisement 'Thank God you can't see me. 'Have fun now and be happy! 'Love Dad.' It is a turnaround from the chaos that has surrounded Billy in recent years. Advertisement Liz has been really great for him but her friends are cautious because of what's been said in the past about him.... but she insists he is a changed man Sun source Dramas include his claims that Firerose made nearly $100,000 of 'fraudulent' credit card payments, which she said was 'untrue', and he requested a restraining order. But she later hit back and alleged he had domestically abused her and said he was 'unpredictable and volatile' because of alleged substance use. His lawyers insisted he 'vehemently' denied the allegations and said it was Billy Ray 'who, in fact, has been abused. Not only verbally and emotionally by the defendant, but physically'. The couple finally settled their divorce last August. Advertisement But in January, Billy Ray's son Trace made a public plea for his dad to get help following his appearance at the Trump event, when a sound glitch led to his embarrassing a capella performance. Trace — his second wife's son from a previous relationship, who was adopted and raised by Billy — wrote on Instagram: 'Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you've pushed all of us away. 'Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life, and you haven't even been there for her. 'We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew and hoping for the day he returns. Advertisement 11 Billy Ray and ex-wife Tish in 2008 Credit: Getty 11 Billy Ray married his girlfriend Firerose in a lavish ceremony after two years of dating Credit: Lisa Rhea Photography 11 Billy Ray with daughter Miley in 2017 Credit: Getty 'Extremely close' 'You're not healthy, Dad, and everyone is noticing it. Advertisement 'Just like I showed up for you at Mamaw's funeral when you didn't expect me to, I'm still here right now. 'I hope you realise this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon.' He added: 'I don't know what you're struggling with exactly. 'But I think I have a pretty good idea, and I'd love to help you if you would open up and receive the help.' Advertisement Now it would seem Liz is behind him doing just that. But The Sun can reveal the couple have been linked for a while — even if they are only now going public. A source on Christmas In Paradise has told how they first grew close on set, spending long periods alone together. While they were not seen kissing, crew members were suspicious about a potential love affair as Billy, who was still married to Tish at the time, spoke to almost no one other than Liz. Advertisement The movie, released in 2022, was mainly filmed in December 2021. One of the producers, who wants to stay anonymous, told The Sun: 'Anytime I saw him, he was always around Elizabeth. Billy was very reclusive on set but he would spend lots of time with Elizabeth Sun source 'They were extremely close. 'I noticed they were getting quite close. Advertisement 'But he, at the time, was still married to Miley's mum Tish. 'He's quite an oddball. 'A bit strange. 'He had security guards with him at all times. Advertisement 'And no one else was ever with him.' He added: 'That was the first time they ever met. 'They hugged a few times, but I did not think anything at the time. 'But now that I saw they are dating, I thought maybe that's when it started. Advertisement 'Billy was very reclusive on set, but he would spend lots of time with Elizabeth. 'They were extremely close considering he was always keeping to himself, always with his security and his manager. 'The only person who was ever really around him was just Elizabeth. 'The rest of the cast was separate. Advertisement 'It was just Elizabeth and him together.' Last May, the same month Billy filed for divorce from Firerose, Damian revealed that his mum was 'seeing someone'. But he warned: 'We're both quite private. 'I've seen first-hand how devastating relationships in the public eye can become. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun 'And we've both made a decision that until somebody is incredibly serious, we're not going to speak publicly about who we're seeing.' It would appear that time is now. 11 Liz with her son Damian Credit: Getty 11 Liz and Billy first met in 2022 playing the romantic leads on the set of the film Christmas In Paradise Credit: @elizabethhurleybeach Advertisement
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West Boasts About Attention Wife Bianca Censori Received For Nude Grammys Look
Just days after Ye's wife Bianca Censori vexed the internet with her nearly nude look at the 2025 Grammys, the rapper is relishing in the drama by declaring the Australian model the 'most Googled person on Earth' following their appearance on the event's red carpet. On Tuesday, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, bragged about the attention Censori garnered online after she dropped her massive fur coat to reveal an outfit that left little to the imagination when the couple strolled onto the red carpet at the Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 2. 'We beat the Grammies [sic],' Ye wrote in an Instagram Story on Tuesday before adding in a separate story, 'For clarity/February 4th 2025/My wife is the most Googled person on the planet called Earth.' Elsewhere in his Instagram Stories, the musician posted screenshots of Google search analytics, which showed that the term 'Bianca Censori grammys' was searched more than 5 million times on the Google Trends list, making her the No. 1 searched topic at the time, Entertainment Weekly reports. 'The most googled person on earth wearing YZY women's,' Ye wrote in an additional story showing Censori seemingly stretching while wearing a unitard from his Yeezy clothing brand. Despite being the most talked-about — and arguably, most hated — aspect of this year's Grammys, the pair didn't actually attend the ceremony itself. Shortly after snapping pics on the red carpet, Ye and Censori abruptly left, sparking rumors that they had been forcibly removed from the venue. The gossip was further ignited by a report from Entertainment Tonight claiming that the two were escorted out of the Grammys after showing up uninvited. 'ET has learned that the rapper, his wife, and an entourage of about five people showed up to the Grammys uninvited. Kanye walked the red carpet with Bianca, who appeared to be fully naked under her fur coat. ET was told that the couple was then escorted out of the awards show,' the outlet wrote in an Instagram post that appears to have since been deleted, BuzzFeed reported. People and E! News later confirmed that Censori and Ye, who was nominated for Best Rap Song for his 2024 hit 'Carnival,' intentionally got in his car and left the event immediately after walking the red carpet. Kanye West's Wife, Bianca Censori, Sparks Outrage With NSFW Grammys Look Meghan McCain Takes Aim At Kanye West And Wife Bianca Censori Over Grammys Drama What Really Happened With Kanye West And Bianca Censori's Abrupt Exit From The Grammys
