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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pop Icon Spotted in the Crowd for Gracie Abrams' Glastonbury Set
Pop Icon Spotted in the Crowd for Gracie Abrams' Glastonbury Set originally appeared on Parade. Gracie Abrams, who wrapped up her Secret of Us Tour earlier this spring and has been teasing that she is working on her new album, performed at Glastonbury Festival this Friday to a packed crowd. Not only did Abrams sing her hits such as "I Love You, I'm Sorry," "That's So True" and "Close To You," the 25-year-old singer also teased an unreleased song titled "Out of Nowhere" and sang a cover of The Cure's "Just Like Heaven." Fans noticed Charli xcx, a British pop star who returned to the spotlight with her 2024 album brat, was seen watching the Abrams' set on the balcony with some friends. The "Talk Talk" singer was seen wearing a white graphic t-shirt, gray shorts and black boots. Her hair was slicked back into a tight ponytail and she accessorized the look with black sunglasses. The sweet moment didn't go unnoticed by fans, who took to social media to post Charli xcx watching Abrams. @xcxsource, a prominent Charli xcx updates account, posted the original video to X. The 32-year-old DJ is set to perform on Saturday night. Though their musical styles differ — Charli xcx is known for her hyperpop, club anthems, while Abrams is known for her soft, confessional ballads, the two have become one of the industry's most unexpected pairings. While fans eagerly await Charli's set on Saturday, which is expected to be packed with tracks from her brat, seeing her in the crowd for Abrams proves that even on the biggest stages, she still shows up for her fellow Icon Spotted in the Crowd for Gracie Abrams' Glastonbury Set first appeared on Parade on Jun 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary '80s Pop Star, 66, Has Fans Jumping to His Defense After Latest Performance
Legendary '80s Pop Star, 66, Has Fans Jumping to His Defense After Latest Performance originally appeared on Parade. As the frontman for iconic British pop/New Wave group Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon was known for his flamboyant style and pitch-perfect vocals. Over 40 years after the release of their eponymous debut album, loyal fans are still turning out to see the singer and his bandmates play their biggest hits live onstage — and they're more than ready to defend their favorite musicians from any haters out there. In a video shared to TikTok this week from a recent live performance in Amsterdam, Le Bon delivered an impressive rendition of Duran Duran's number one hit, "The Reflex," wearing a pair of tight white pants and a fitted black t-shirt. While the star seemed as energetic as ever, some commenters took the opportunity to criticize his performance, slamming Le Bon as an "aging pop star" and suggesting that it's "time to give up." Others, however, came to his defense with lightning speed. "He is 66!!! He still looks and sounds fab!" one person declared, adding, "So many rude and disrespectful comments from people who listen to remixes from the 80s. Simon le Bon was my 80s! My teenage years." "I will defend my boy simon till I die," agreed a second fan, while another pointed out, "I'm 50. My hip couldn't get that high. Fair play to him!" "Listening to the comments, jealousy is a many headed snake just saying," another commenter wrote. No matter what his critics say, it seems Le Bon isn't planning on slowing down anytime soon — and he still looks back fondly at his earlier years with Duran Duran. In an April 2025 interview with The Times, Le Bon weighed in on his trademark "1980s outfits," saying he's "not embarrassed by any of it." "I remember playing a gig in the UK in about 1980 and it was a very hot day," he recalled, adding, "We were in the dressing room, we knew it was going to be absolutely boiling, so Roger [Taylor] literally tore a strip off a towel, put it around his head and tied it in a knot at the back. I looked at him and thought, that looks cool in a Jimi Hendrix sort of way, so I did the same thing." "That was on a Saturday afternoon," Le Bon continued. "By Monday kids were wearing that — and by the end of the week it was in the fashion pages of newspapers."Legendary '80s Pop Star, 66, Has Fans Jumping to His Defense After Latest Performance first appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
ABC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Secure your spot at ABC Radio Darwin's Happy Hour
ABC Radio Darwin Drive host Liz Trevaskis is the host for your dose of Festival fun. Stars from this year's program will join Liz live on The Spiegeltent stage for exclusive performances and behind-the-scenes stories. Be part of the live audience Get the lowdown on must-see shows and enjoy this special event filled with conversations, music, laughter and Festival hijinks. Book your free place in the audience or listen live on your radio or online. Free tickets here Tickets are Free, but bookings essential. Happy Hour in Festival Park Thursday 14 August Thursday 14 August The Spiegeltent, Sitzler Festival Lawn The Spiegeltent, Sitzler Festival Lawn 4pm - 6pm Can't make it in person? Listen to 105.7FM, online or on the ABC listen app.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Reply Announces the Finalists of the First AI Music Contest with Artists to Perform Live at Kappa FuturFestival in Turin
TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025-- Reply, an international group specialized in the creation of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence, is proud to announce the finalists of the first edition of the AI Music Contest, the international competition connecting artificial intelligence with live performance. The contest, organised in collaboration with Kappa FuturFestival, invited creatives from around the world to explore new ways of blending music, visuals and AI technologies in live performance. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: The five finalists, selected by a qualified jury composed of DJs, producers, presenters, critics, radio hosts, as well as visual and digital artists, represent some of the most original and innovative contributions in the global landscape of electronic music and artificial intelligence. The five finalists, selected by a qualified jury composed of DJs, producers, presenters, critics, radio hosts, as well as visual and digital artists, represent some of the most original and innovative contributions in the global landscape of electronic music and artificial intelligence. The scale of interest generated by the initiative is reflected in the numbers: over 900 applications from around the world and 300 fully developed live performance projects, showcasing the multidisciplinary creativity of DJs, musicians, visual artists, producers, and AI researchers. United by the theme Experience of a Beat, which challenges artists to use AI to create immersive experiences blending sound, visual art, and audience interaction into a single expressive form, the finalists of the first contest connecting artificial intelligence with live performance represent a diverse mix of talents from across the worlds of music and digital art: The five finalists will perform their AI-integrated live sets on the LAB stage at Kappa FuturFestival, on Friday and Saturday, 14.00pm to 15.30pm. The winners will be announced at the close of the festival. The AI Music Contest is part of the broader Reply Challenges, a program comprising technological and creative competitions that reflect Reply's commitment to developing innovative educational models that engage with the younger generation. The Reply Challenges community now has over 150,000 participants worldwide. Reply Reply [EXM, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialised companies supporting key European industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of big data, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include: Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. View source version on CONTACT: PressReply Fabio Zappelli [email protected] Tel. +390117711594Irene Caia [email protected] Tel. +39 02 535761 KEYWORD: ITALY EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY ARTS/MUSEUMS ENTERTAINMENT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EVENTS/CONCERTS CELEBRITY MUSIC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Reply Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/25/2025 04:00 AM/DISC: 06/25/2025 03:59 AM
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Heavy Metal Icon, 61, Blows Fans Away With Timeless Voice: 'At His Age, It's Insane'
Heavy Metal Icon, 61, Blows Fans Away With Timeless Voice: 'At His Age, It's Insane' originally appeared on Parade. Age takes its toll on everyone. Whether that's appearance, physicality, or in your work, it has its effect no matter what. Sometimes, the years creeping up can even end careers and reputations for many musicians, in particular, as time can take away a lot of their ability -- especially their voice. Many greats have lost their prime, seeing their voices grow ragged, raspy, and hoarse over the years. It's a fact of life, which is why it's incredibly surprising when somebody's voice can stand the test of time and still sound young. This is the exact scenario that is shocking fans of Metallica right now, as lead singer James Hetfield doesn't sound a day over 20. In a recent concert video, fans were stunned by the quality of Hetfield's voice as he gets into his later years. This is such an impressive video, and people can't get over how incredible he sounds. Fans were leaping to the comments to share their reactions to Hetfield still being in top shape. "Does anybody talk about how they sing like they were in the 80's?" "The range. At his age, it's insane." "I LOVE HIS VOICE!!" It seems that the band is still going just as strong as ever. Here's to more amazing years with Metallica!🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Heavy Metal Icon, 61, Blows Fans Away With Timeless Voice: 'At His Age, It's Insane' first appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
