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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Millennial Planning for 20th High School Reunion, Uncovers Viral 2005 Relic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A candid lip-synch video captured during a student's last week of high school in 2005 has become a viral sensation on TikTok, after the now-38-year-old parent rediscovered the lighthearted footage and decided to share it online. The footage, shot by then-18-year-old Kyle Philippi (@kylephilippi), involves a range of senior-year students and teachers each lip-synching and dancing along to "Let's Get It Started" by The Black Eyed Peas, which had been released two years earlier in 2003. The 2000s backdrop, clothing and gadgets paired with the animated dance moves and gestures has left viewers online in hysterics. To date, the post has been viewed more than 617,000 times. "During my last week of senior year in 2005, I ran around the school, getting everyone to lip-synch to this song," Philippi, who is based in Tennessee, told Newsweek. "It was pretty unusual for a student to have a video camera back then, but everyone was happy to play along!" From left: Kyle Philippi, now 38, poses for a headshot outdoors; and a clip from the high school lip-synch video he shot in 2005. From left: Kyle Philippi, now 38, poses for a headshot outdoors; and a clip from the high school lip-synch video he shot in 2005. @kylephilippi The video, which featured the overlaid text "enjoy this millennial core," has sparked a wave of nostalgia among viewers, many of whom are younger that Philippi, as Gen Z continues to romanticize aspects of the 90s and 2000s. "Remember when people used to be fun?" one viewer commented, while another added: "Can we bring back not being called cringe just for having fun." "The most millennial part of this is people not being too cool for fun," a third viewer posted. "Remember when we had light in our eyes?" one added, while a different viewer commented: "Genuinely the last time life was good." "This is real millennial core," one said. "The world just isn't like this anymore," another added. Philippi reflected on the joy the short clip has brought to viewers across the world, two decades after it was filmed at his high school. "It is fun to see this video have a second life," Philippi said. "When I made it during my senior year, everyone geeked out over it—we even sold DVDs of it, and it was featured on the local news. "Then it sat buried for 20 years!" he added. As his 20-year high school reunion approached, Philippi, who now has two children, decided to post it on social media for the first time. "Back in 2005, there was no way to share a video like that online, so it only circulated on DVDs," he said. "To see it get this kind of reaction 20 years later is really exciting. "I think there is something really special that millennials share in our upbringing, because our memories were not shared on the internet until college, with Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube all emerging in our adulthood." Philippi's love for cameras and filming as a teenager has paid off. He now enjoys a successful career as a content creator and nonprofit director. Do you have any funny or adorable videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them to life@ and they could appear on our site.
The Citizen
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Music lovers dance to deejay's tunes
South Africa's premier Bollywood fusion DJ and live streamer, Deejay Nivaadh Singh (38), recently made his international debut in Auckland, New Zealand. Though originally from Richards Bay, Singh has cultivated a loyal following on the South Coast. His regular appearances in the region have drawn impressive crowds, and he has become a household name among music lovers. His international debut marks an exciting new chapter in his already remarkable career. The breakthrough performance took place at Studio The Venue, one of Auckland's top-tier live music arenas, which has hosted legendary artists such as Sisqo, Shaggy, Fatman Scoop, Janet Jackson, and The Black Eyed Peas. 'To perform on the same stage is a testament to the global appeal and professional calibre I have developed over the years. My passion for music began in 2006, with a makeshift drum set made out of cardboard boxes and pencils as drumsticks. I started my music career as a drummer and then moved on to the art of deejaying using two DVD players and a second-hand mixer which cost R40.' Today, Singh hosts one of SA's largest music live streaming shows, For The Love Of Music or #FTLOM, earning him many achievements such as Official Artist Verifications on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, and celebrity recognitions from Chandana Dixit, Vidya Vox, and Jay Sean. With over 450 episodes, #FTLOM is popular in 56 countries. It has reached audiences on a personal level, especially those who cannot experience entertainment outside of their homes. Also, the brand has branched into #FTLOM Outreach which assists many community organisations, religious establishments, orphanages, and animal shelters to raise funds. Away from music, Singh works in the mechanical engineering sector. He credits his success to his wife Fiona Khan, his friends and family, the #FTLOM team, and his fans. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Herald's Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Identity
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
NOFOMO Named Official Ticketing Partner for Saudi's Biggest Summer Events
The youth-led platform is now the official ticketing hub for the Kingdom's biggest cultural, nightlife, and gaming events NOFOMO, the digital platform redefining Saudi Arabia's creative nightlife and youth culture, has just been named the official ticketing partner for this summer's biggest events — including the stacked Onyx Arena lineup and AFT_r: The E-sports World Cup After Show in Riyadh. With global names like Central Cee, Post Malone, The Black Eyed Peas, and Metro Boomin sharing the bill with rising regional artists like Zeyne, this summer's calendar is shaping up to be one for the books — and NOFOMO is the gateway in. Available on iOS and Android, NOFOMO isn't just keeping up — it's setting the pace.
