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The Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Glasto fans stunned as Doctor Who legend joins Franz Ferdinand on stage in wild cameo
GLASTONBURY is in full swing and with it comes a whole heap of surprises. In fact there have been so many twists and turns, revellers were left with their jaws dropped when a Doctor Who legend joined Franz Ferdinand on stage for a wild cameo. 7 7 7 7 Yesterday, the noughties indie band took to the Other Stage for a set which included all of their greatest hits. As revellers sang along to their top tunes in the sweltering heat, they then got a welcome surprise. Poking fun at all the talk about "surprise sets" at Glastonbury, lead singer Alex Kaparanos said: 'One of the things I love about Glastonbury is the rumours. You know, all the gossip that goes around.' Continuing he then revealed the band had their own surprise for the fans up their sleeve. 'You may have heard a rumour that a fellow Glaswegian who goes by the name of Capaldi," Alex told the crowd. "Well, Glastonbury, it gives me great joy to say that these rumours are true. He is here with us tonight. The original Capaldi – Peter Capaldi!' Fans went wild to say the least as Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi walked on stage. Revellers then couldn't believe what they were seeing when the Time Lord joined in with the band to sing their famous hit, Take Me Out. NOT THE ONLY CAPALDI AT GLASTO As Franz Ferdinand pointed out, Peter wasn't the only one of the Capaldi family at the Worthy Farm yesterday. The actor's nephew Lewis, 28, joined in on the action for a surprise set on the Pyramid Stage - at the same time as he was on stage with Franz Ferdinand. Lewis Capaldi makes emotional Glastonbury return two years after heartbreaking set Strutting on stage for his surprise set, he told Glastonbury revellers: 'I'm back baby' as he made a triumphant comeback to the famous festival. The Scots singer made his long-anticipated return to the festival two years after he broke down on the very same stage. Lewis, who has Tourette's, took a two-year hiatus from performing after his 2023 Glasto set saw him tear up and suffer repeated tics. But he made an emotional return as he swaggered onto the stage yesterday as a crowd of more than 100,000 people chanted his name. The singer told fans the past two years had been 'difficult' but admitted he had unfinished business to resolve. 7 7 He said: "Glastonbury, it's so good to be back. I'm not gonna say much up here today because if I do, I think I'll probably start crying. "But I said it's just amazing to be here with you all, and I can't thank you all enough for coming out and coming and seeing me.' Making light of his 2023 performance, which he was forced to cut short, he said: "Second time's a charm on this one, everybody. "It's just a short set today, but I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn't finish the first time.' Festival-goers when then treated them to the surprise 35-minute set with hits like Before You Go and Hold Me While You Wait. Introducing his new song, Survive, which dropped this week, Lewis said: "I released a new song. The last two years haven't been the best for me. It's been quite difficult at times. "I wanted to write a song about overcoming that stuff and getting to the other side of it. "This has been my f*****g goal to get here. This song's about that." 7
BreakingNews.ie
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Quiz: How much do you know about the Irish acts at Glastonbury?
As the fun has already begun at Glastonbury, it will be a weekend where several Irish artists will get to show their talents. Some of the biggest artists in the world, such as Lorde, Charlie XCX, Lewis Capaldi, there is no shortage of incredible music over the next few days. Advertisement However, Ireland is more than represented, with Kneecap CMAT, The Script, and Snow Patrol among over 30 Irish artists. With the festival already underway, test your knowledge on the Irish acts set to perform in our quiz. Whether you are luck enough to be there, watching it on BBC, or just a fan of music, take on our quiz on the Irish in Glastonbury.
CBS News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
"Five for Fighting" performing at 2025 Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana
"Five for Fighting" will perform on the main stage at this year's Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana, in July. Pierogi Fest, the wackiest festival in America, runs from July 25 to July 27 and honors Eastern European culture through food. Starting as a small festival in 1993, Pierogi Fest now sees millions of visitors each year. The "Five for Fighting" singer John Ondrasik will perform on the main stage on Saturday, July 26th, at 8:30 p.m. The singer is known for his chart-topping songs "Superman," 100 Years," "Chances," and "The Riddle." CBS News Chicago is a proud media partner of the event.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Avril Lavigne shares gushing message about her ex-husband Deryck Whibley as the pair reunite to perform together at Vans Warped Tour rock festival
Avril Lavigne reunited with her ex-husband Deryck Whibley as the pair played a set together during Vans Warped Tour rock festival. The Canadian singer, 40, took to Instagram on Monday to share a gushing message about performing with her ex. Avril and Sum 41 musician Deryck, known by his stage name Bizzy D, got engaged in 2005 when he was 26 and she was 21. They married a year later. But by 2009 the couple had split, with reports saying Avril felt she had 'married too young'. The pair seem to remain on good terms though, with Deryck, 45, making a surprise appearance during Avril's headline set at rock festival Vans Warped Tour in Washington DC. Gushing over her ex, Avril wrote: 'This legend @deryckwhibley from @sum41 joined me for one of the best pop punk anthems of all time In Too Deep.' She added of the show: 'Headlined @vanswarpedtour last night and it was everything I would have expected and more! 'It was one of the best crowds and you guys know how to rock.' The Girlfriend songstress got engaged to Sum 41 frontman Deryck in 2005 and the pair got hitched the following year when she was 21 and he was five years her senior. The couple tied the knot the following year in a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony at a private estate in the California coastal city of Montecito when Avril was 22 and Deryck 27. By 2009, the pair had gone their separate ways, with a source telling People she 'married too young'. Discussing the news on her blog, Avril penned: 'We have been friends since I was 17, started dating when I was 19, and married when I was 21. I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship. 'I admire Deryck and have a great amount of respect for him. He is the most amazing person I know, and I love him with all my heart. 'Deryck and I are separating and moving forward on a positive note.' Fans were delighted to see the pair on good terms as they commented: 'This is so so wholesome!'; 'UGHHHHHH THIS IS ME (crying face) WHEN I SEE MY DIVORCED PARENTS GET ALONG,'; 'I'm a child of divorce,'; 'AWWW!!! Love seeing you two together again!'; 'Mom and dad ❤️,'; 'I love to see the respect you and Deryck have for each other!! Congrats on the show,'; 'So cool to see you with Deryck after so long,'; 'The scream I let out when this happened,'; 'You both know we are all kids from these separated (but still friends) parents, right? ❤ love you guys!'; 'How sweet to see you two together! So great you can treasure each other like that.' Avril walked down the aisle for the second time to Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger in a gothic South of France ceremony. The couple tied the knot in 2013 a year after they started dating but it wasn't meant to be and by 2015 they had split. Despite going their separate ways the pair have also remained good friends and continue to spend lots of time together. After a string of flings, Avril later began dating Mod Sun in 2021 and their relationship quickly progressed, with the couple getting engaged the same year. They shocked fans when it emerged they'd split in February in 2023 and Mod Sun said he was 'blindsided' when the singer called it quits. She has since been linked to Tyga and country music singer Nate Smith.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CAA Hires Former UTA Partner Brent Weinstein
Brent Weinstein, who in nearly 20 years at UTA launched and grew the agency's pioneering digital media business, is joining rival CAA in a senior role overseeing multiple areas. Weinstein will become a member of CAA's senior leadership team. His first day at the agency is May 28. Weinstein will oversee business areas including digital media, podcasts, games, talent business ventures and speakers. He also will be involved in CAA's M&A and investment activities, with a specific focus on setting strategy for the business areas he oversees; additionally, he will co-manage CAA's Intell data team in partnership with the agency's technology division. More from Variety CAA Unveils 2025 Moebius Film Festival Lineup CAA Signs Breakaway Ahead of Music Festival's International Expansion (EXCLUSIVE) CAA Sports to Acquire International Sports Management Consultancy Portas Consulting After joining UTA in 2003, Weinstein built and led UTA's digital talent division — the first of its kind at a major agency. He also oversaw its podcasting, ventures, live events and emerging platforms businesses, rising to become partner in 2015. In 2018, UTA promoted him to be the agency's first chief innovation officer. Weinstein also co-managed UTA's Insights and News divisions; helped drive strategy and operations for its global music and speakers businesses; and played a key role in the agency's M&A initiatives. During his tenure at UTA, Weinstein worked with Brian Robbins (currently head of Paramount Pictures) to develop and launch youth-focused digital network AwesomenessTV and ultimately sell it to Viacom. Weinstein also created Keywords Press, an influencer-focused publishing imprint in partnership with Simon & Schuster. Most recently, Weinstein was chief development officer at Candle Media, the media roll-up venture headed by former Disney execs Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer. Weinstein led Candle Media's corporate and business development efforts across divisions including Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and Moonbug (whose properties include CoComelon). Weinstein holds a bachelor's degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and a law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. 'CAA is relentlessly focused on being the most deeply resourced, knowledgeable, and innovative advocate for its clients across all areas,' president Jim Burtson said in a statement. 'Brent's shared passion for client service as an exceptional agent, and his tremendous track record as a creative business builder and senior leader, make him an outstanding match for us as we continue to execute on our ambitious vision. His deep understanding of the rapidly growing marketplace of opportunities for talent will be invaluable as we build upon the ongoing success of the areas he will oversee.' Weinstein commented, 'CAA sits uniquely and powerfully at the intersection of entertainment, sports, culture and technology, with a global reputation for excellence and an unmatched understanding of where audiences and consumers are heading. It's an honor to become part of CAA and its incredible culture, and to work alongside some of the most creative and pioneering agents and executives in the industry, as we collectively work to create new opportunities for the world's leading creators and companies.' The leadership of the divisions now being overseeing by Weinstein will remain in place. CAA's podcast biz is led by Josh Lindgren; the digital media group is headed by David Freeman; the games department is led by Derek Douglas; CAA Speakers is led by Peter Jacobs; and talent business ventures is led by Toby Borg. André Vargas, in CAA's technology department, leads the work of the company's data team and its in-house data and analytics platform, CAA Intell. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Sign in to access your portfolio
