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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
JoJo Siwa Reveals When She Realized She Had Feelings for Chris Hughes: ‘I Wasn't Looking to Fall for Him'
JoJo Siwa wasn't looking to find love on Celebrity Big Brother UK, but she did. And now that she and co-star Chris Hughes are officially dating, the dancer is opening up about how she realized he was the one for her. Speaking to Gyles Brandreth on an episode of his Rosebud podcast posted Thursday, Siwa began by saying that 'serendipity is Christopher and I's favorite word now,' because 'if you read the definition of it, it's essentially finding love when you're least looking for it.' More from Billboard JoJo Siwa 'Never Imagined' Being This Close to BF Chris Hughes: 'It's Really Hard Because People Tear It Apart' Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set The Dance Moms alum went on to explain how her romance with the Love Island alum — the first few weeks of which played out in front of countless viewers as they both starred on the reality program's 24th season — is the model of serendipity. 'We just kind of bonded right away, and it started very much so as friends,' she explained, noting that the first things she noticed about her now-boyfriend was that he smelled good and was a 'good hugger.' 'I wasn't looking to fall for him, he wasn't looking to fall for me,' she continued. 'We're having so much fun together, we're having a laugh together. Whenever one of us was down, it was the other one that helped.' Siwa and Hughes' relationship is arguably the most memorable part of this Big Brother season, even though the couple didn't get together until after it was over. While she was on the show, the 'Karma' singer was dating Kath Ebbs, but they parted ways at the TV show's wrap party. On the podcast, Siwa appeared to touch on the breakup, telling Brandreth, 'I had all these realizations in my life, things that I wasn't happy [with], and things that I was being OK with that I should never have been OK with. 'I'm not happy, so I need to handle things, and I did very quickly once I got out of the house,' she added. 'Over a little bit of time, I realized that I started to feel something for Christopher that I never intended to, but I couldn't not feel. And I'm a very, very lucky girl because he was feeling the same thing.' The interview comes just a few days after Hughes shared an intimate selfie of himself and Siwa cuddling in bed, after which the dancer told The Guardian newspaper, 'It's not platonic anymore, and it's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head-over-heels for him and he's the same way.' Siwa later gushed about her relationship in an interview with Billboard, also telling Tetris Kelly about what it's been like to navigate a public relationship while identifying as queer. 'It's really hard because people tear it apart,' she said. 'I've dated beautiful women, I've dated beautiful nonbinary people, I have dated men… but I realize that's just who I am. I realize for myself that I just like humans.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
These are (allegedly) the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened when I tried them
As one of Tom's Guide's resident audiophiles, I get to test out some of the wackiest audio gear. This week that includes "the world's smallest earbuds." The JLab JBuds Mini are just $39 from Amazon, and they promise to deliver solid sound from their tiny design. These buds weigh just 3.3 grams each and measure 21 x 19 x 14 mm. Although I can't go out and measure every single pair of earbuds ever made, my research suggests that the JLab JBuds Mini actually are the world's smallest earbuds. So can these uber-tiny earbuds actually compete with other options? I went hands-on to find out. At just $39, the JLab JBuds Mini earbuds are some of the cheapest earbuds I've seen. Not only are they über affordable, they also claim to be the smallest earbuds in the world. They are just 0.1 ounce heavy and 0.8 inches — so the world's smallest earbuds seems to be an apt title. I feel like Gulliver in Lilliput. The JLab JBuds Mini are so tiny. That's literally their selling point — JLab isn't harping on about these being the smallest earbuds in the world for fun. I'm going to list the size in millimeters, as inches just isn't precise enough for something this small. The JBuds Mini are an astoundingly-tiny 21mm x 19 mm × 14 mm. In JLab's own words, this makes the Mini buds around the same size as a dime. When I was trying to find something in my apartment to compare them to, I settled on grape. These buds are definitely grape-sized. Surely the drivers can't be that good, I thought to myself, because they'll be so infinitesimally small? As far as I can tell, JLab's claims that these are the smallest earbuds in the world seem to be true. If you know of a smaller pair, please let me know in the comments — I'll try them out for comparison. This tiny size does rustle up some issues, though. Surely the drivers can't be that good, I thought to myself, because they'll be so infinitesimally small? Well, I was both right and wrong. The JBuds Mini use tiny 6mm dynamic drivers, much smaller than the common 11mm drivers. But these drivers have the industry-standard frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz, 16 Ω impedance (standard for mobile-forward earbuds), and an output sensitivity of 103dB (in simple terms, how loud it can get). These are all standard specs: not particularly worse or better than even premier options like Apple AirPods Pro 2, Bose QuietComfort earbuds, and Sony WF-1000MX5 (without LDAC). Honestly? It depends on your definition of good. Do the JLab JBuds Mini sound good, considering their $39 price tag and the über-mini size? Then yes. Yes, they sound good. However... are they good enough to pry my cold, dead hands from my AirPods Pro 2? No. Of course not. All that being said, the JBuds Mini sound weirdly good. I had my doubts ($39, 6mm drivers), but I was pleasantly surprised. The bass in 'The Less I Know The Better' by Tame Impala was groovy and made me want to get up and dance. There was a touch of tinniness in the percussion, but I was able to overlook that, seeing as these earbuds are literally $39. Again, 'Nothing Matters' by The Last Dinner Party was a little tinny at the top of the frequency range, but the vocal was clear and powerful. I haven't had a chance to play around fully with the sound yet — please await my full review of the JLab JBuds Mini — but it's also possible to adjust the EQ in JLab's app. I'll see if it's possible to negate this tinniness with custom EQ for my review. How cute would these earbuds be as an accessory on your baggy pants or keychain? Thanks to the metal clip, you can easily slide the charging case onto anything. Theoretically, you could even hang them from a bag strap or a hoop earring. Not sure why you'd want to, but hey, it's nice to have options. The charging case is just 2 inches long, which means it'll happily fit into any pocket or even in my wallet. If you don't want to lose the tiny case in the mess of a backpack, though, you can easily connect to an inner pouch or zip using the clip. I'm knownl for losing stuff, so I'll definitely need to make sure the JBuds Mini are secured to my backpack's inner zip during my testing period. Hopefully they'll survive my mistreatment until my review is ready. I'll have my full, comprehensive review ready in the next few weeks. In terms of first impressions, I'm really impressed. Considering the miniature size and even more miniature price, I didn't necessarily have high hopes. But I'm happy to be proven wrong, and in this case, I fear JLab might just do that. In the mean time, the JLab JBuds Mini are available for $39 from Amazon.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dockers captain's 30th birthday party with Tame Impala
Dockers captain Alex Pearce has celebrated his 30th birthday in Fremantle in the company of a radio star, footy teammates, and Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker over the weekend. The key defender held what appeared to be a Coachella-themed bash to ring in the milestone, with a private event held at Patio Bar. Last week, the venue announced on social media, 'We will be closing on Saturday night to a one-off private event'. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Former Triple J radio host and author Bridget Hustwaite, partner of Dockers player Oscar McDonald, posted happy snaps from the party to Instagram. 'POV: me Aish and Kevin DJ your bday,' Hustwaite captioned the post. '(Happy 30 Moosey @alexpearce25) SO MUCH FUN'. Alex Pearce embraces former Triple J presenter Bridget Hustwaite. Credit: Bridget Hustwaite/IG / IG The first image framed Hustwaite alongside Pearce's teammate James Aish, as well as the homegrown Tame Impala star, who is also recognised as the Dockers' number one ticket holder. The musician has also crafted a hype track for the team that is often played throughout Optus Stadium on game day. Pearce appeared laid back in the company of close friends, donning overalls and a tie-dye shirt, though he was later seen without the shirt while embracing the former radio host. The Freo captain turned 30 on June 6, and with his side playing on a Thursday night last week, was able to hold the event without conflict with his team's schedule. The star backman has been sidelined for more than a month with a stress-related shin injury and sat out his side's 41-point win over Essendon at Optus Stadium. Raised in Tasmania, Pearce had friends fly to Perth for the weekend to celebrate the occasion. Speaking in the rooms with Channel 7's Brian Taylor post-game, his travelling party joked it was a shame they'd travelled to WA and weren't able to see him play.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cynthia Erivo Puts Adam Lambert on the Spot & Holds Oprah's Finger in 2025 Tonys Opening Number
Sometimes all you need is a song — but a little support from Oprah Winfrey and Adam Lambert doesn't hurt, either. Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 8) with a show-stopping number featuring epic cameos from both the talk show legend and American Idol alum. Just before taking the stage in a glittering red gown, the Wicked star — who made her hosting debut at this year's ceremony — ran into Winfrey, who gave her some sage advice. 'The only thing you need to do is just be yourself,' the mogul said before offering up her pointer finger to Erivo, who then hilariously grasped it as a tribute to her viral 2024 'holding space' meme with Ariana Grande. More from Billboard 'Maybe Happy Ending,' 'Sunset Blvd.' Win Key 2025 Tony Awards: Full Winners List Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set Erivo then embarked on a vocally stunning musical performance of an original song to start the show, during which she shouted out many of the night's honorees and repeated the phrase, 'Sometimes all you need is a song.' Toward the end of the number, she stepped out into the audience at New York City's Radio Music Hall and prompted some of the ceremony's all-star guests to sing the same line. Kristin Chenoweth and Aaron Tveit both gave pitch-perfect on-the-spot deliveries as Erivo held out her microphone to them, but the most memorable was definitely Lambert, who blew the crowd away with spontaneous, dexterous riffs. The Pinocchio actress ended the number back on stage with a full gospel choir backing her up, earning a standing ovation from the crowd. Then it was off to the races, with Erivo helming the program as Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola, Sarah Snook and more all took home statuettes for their performances in various Broadway shows. Maybe Happy Ending won best musical, while the Scherzinger-led Sunset Blvd. won best revival of a musical and Purpose won best play. Erivo's hosting debut comes just one week after she appeared on the cover of Billboard, and two days after she dropped her long-awaited studio album, I Forgive You. In August, she'll play the titular role in a three-night production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, appearing alongside Lambert, who will portray Judas. Watch Erivo's opening number at the 2025 Tony Awards below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mariah Carey's ‘Type Dangerous' Tops This Week's Favorite New Music Poll
Mariah Carey's 'Type Dangerous' tops this week's new music poll. In a poll published Friday (June 6) on Billboard, music fans chose the superstar singer's latest single as their favorite new release of the week. More from Billboard Friday Music Guide: New Music From Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Wayne, Addison Rae, Turnstile & More Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set The confident, percussion-heavy track pulled in nearly 70% of the vote, outpacing new music from Sabrina Carpenter ('Manchild'), Ed Sheeran ('Sapphire'), KATSEYE featuring Ice Spice ('Gnarly' remix), Addison Rae (Addison) and Lil Wayne (Tha Carter VI). 'Type Dangerous' marks Mimi's first proper single in years, and it arrives with all the signature flair Lambs have come to expect. 'Looking for the dangerous type,' Carey croons. 'I like them dangerous/ That's my type/ I said I love them dangerous.' The five-time Grammy winner last released an album in 2018 with Caution, which reached at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. In the days leading up to the new single's release, Carey teased fans on social media with a glamorous clip of herself in a luxury car, soundtracked by a mystery song. The video also showed a license plate reading 'MC16' — a possible hint at her 16th studio album. Since Caution, Carey has kept busy with annual 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' celebrations, as well as anniversary reissues of her most iconic work. Most recently, she marked the 20th anniversary of The Emancipation of Mimi with an expanded two-disc set featuring remixes, bonus tracks and a cappella versions. Coming in second in the poll was Carpenter's 'Manchild,' which earned 19% of the vote. The track is her first new release since the deluxe edition of Short n' Sweet dropped in February. Check out the full poll results below and head to Billboard's Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
