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Irish Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Camila Cabello at 3Arena review: Fast, loud and fun – except for one humiliating moment
Camila Cabello 3Arena, Dublin ★★☆☆☆ Camila Cabello 's show at 3Arena on Wednesday night is a spectacle of pure, unrelenting energy. Everything from the towering set to the booming sound is hyped to be epic. The stage begins as a kind of white padded cell, a surreal centrepiece that unfolds over the night into something between a nightclub climbing frame and a bouncy castle on wheels, illuminated with seizure-inducing light displays. The artistic vision is difficult to gauge. Seven backing dancers twerk voraciously, even through the sad ballads. It's fast, loud, hypersaturated and undeniably fun, engineered to leave you dazzled if not exactly moved. The set list is expertly structured. Cabello cycles through her hits – Havana, Señorita – and cuts from her latest album, C,XOXO, each song receiving the same tinny, high-intensity treatment. Short videos play between numbers, Cabello looking sultry while delivering snippets of motivational wisdom. READ MORE The whole show is tightly choreographed and visually overwhelming, designed more for TikTok clips than for any real communion with the audience. The stage banter feels copied-and-pasted, peppered with awkward 'What's the craic, Dublin?' interjections in an unconvincing Irish accent. At one point Cabello pulls a teenage fan onstage and gets the crowd to chant that the poor girl's 'a 10 out of 10' before launching into a motivational speech about how even depressed people can get the lives they want. It's oddly humiliating for everyone involved. At one point the US singer seems to forget some of her lyrics. Not her fault, really. I'd forget them too. The words are stitched together from generic love-as-drug metaphors and tired empowerment slogans. This is pop guided by trend analytics and market-tested themes. There are borrowings from Charli XCX 's synthetic, subversive pop; echoes of Ariana Grande 's vocal styling; and flashes that could come straight from a Lana Del Rey song. Some tracks aim for introspection, others for euphoric club heat, but all feel strangely impersonal, as if composed by an algorithm crunching data on what should work. What makes this all more interesting is the audience of overwhelmingly young girls. The last time I stood among such a crowd was just weeks ago, at Lana Del Rey's show at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where, along with all the 13-year-olds, I loudly chanted 'Fuck me to death / Love me until I love myself.' [ Lana Del Rey in Dublin review: By far the strangest performance the Aviva has hosted Opens in new window ] For all the hand-wringing about Del Rey as a 'bad influence', I'd far rather girls grew up with women like her – problematic, visionary, thoroughly distinctive – than with someone like Cabello, who seems so aggressively inoffensive, so corporate and defanged. Lines about girls 'keeping it sexy while we figure it out' feel like a defeat: the kind of feminism that sells well, streams well and says nothing. Still, there's something oddly compelling in Cabello's blankness. Her extreme lack of stage personality becomes, in flashes, almost interesting, sphinx-like. Maybe I imagine it, but at points it feels as if the mask slips a little, and something haunted shows through the bright smile.
Express Tribune
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Camila Cabello parts ways with longtime manager Roger Gold
Camila Cabello has officially parted ways with her longtime manager, Roger Gold, as per Billboard. Gold, who has managed Cabello since the beginning of her solo career in 2016, guided the artist through her transition from Fifth Harmony to becoming a solo star. He played a key role in her rise, notably during the release of her debut solo single "Havana" in 2017, which became a chart-topping hit. Cabello's success continued with hits such as "Señorita," her collaboration with Shawn Mendes, which also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019. Before managing Cabello, Gold was instrumental in co-launching the independent label 300 Entertainment, which signed artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, and Migos. The label was acquired by Warner Music Group in 2021 and later became 300 Elektra Entertainment Group under Atlantic Music Group in 2022. Cabello's most recent project, her fourth album C,XOXO, peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and marked her first release under Geffen and Interscope after leaving Epic Records, the label where she started her career with Fifth Harmony. In a 2024 Billboard cover story, Gold shared insights into Cabello's artistic journey, emphasizing her commitment to creative freedom, despite the pressures of the music industry. Gold will continue to manage other clients under Gold Music Management, while Cabello embarks on the next phase of her career without his guidance.
Hype Malaysia
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Who Is Dylan Meyer? 5 Fun Facts About Actress Kristen Stewart's Wife
Big news from Hollywood! 'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart has officially tied the knot with her long-time partner, Dylan Meyer. After nearly four years of being engaged, the couple has finally said 'I do' in a cosy and intimate ceremony at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, 20th April 2025. Kristen Stewart is, of course, a household name — but her newly wedded wife, Dylan Meyer, might not ring as many bells just yet. So, to get better acquainted with the woman who's stolen the 'Twilight' star's heart, here's a list of fun facts about Kristen Stewart's wife: 1. She's the daughter of an Oscar nominee Dylan Meyer was born and raised in Los Angeles on 4th December 1987. She is the eldest daughter of Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Nicholas Meyer, renowned for his work on 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'. She has one sibling, her younger sister Madeline Meyer, with whom she shares a close bond. 2. She's a screenwriter and actress Following in her father's footsteps, Dylan Meyer has made a name for herself as a screenwriter and filmmaker in Hollywood. Among her most notable works are the Netflix films 'XOXO' and 'Moxie', a coming-of-age drama co-written with Tamara Chestna and directed by Amy Poehler. She also wrote for the sci-fi comedy series, 'Miss 2059', between 2017 and 2018. Though best known for her writing, Dylan has also dabbled in acting, appearing in several short films and an episode of the series 'Homemade', where she starred alongside Kristen Stewart. 3. She first met Kristen Stewart back in 2013 Although their romance didn't blossom until years later, Kristen first met Dylan on a film set back in 2013. She shared that the two originally crossed paths while working on a project, but it wasn't until they reconnected at a mutual friend's birthday party that sparks truly flew. 'I met her years ago on a movie and hadn't seen her in six years,' Kristen recalled. 'Then she turned up at a mate's birthday party, and I was like, 'Where have you been, and how have I not known you?' She'd been living in L.A. all this time, somehow alongside me, yet our paths never properly crossed,' she added. 4. Dylan Meyer proposed to Kristen Stewart unexpectedly In an interview with Howard Stern on 2nd November 2021, the 35-year-old 'Twilight' actress revealed that Dylan was the one who popped the question. 'It's not a given that I'd be the one, you know what I mean?' Kristen explained. 'With two women, you never quite know who's going to take on which traditional role, not that we think in those terms.' She went on to say that she had joked about wanting to be proposed to, and Dylan simply 'grabbed the bowl and made it happen.' The actress described the moment as super cute and perfectly them. 5. They are working on a TV show together Speaking to Vanity Fair, Kristen revealed that she and Dylan are collaborating on a television series, with Dylan taking on the writing and her doing the acting. Initially, Kristen admitted to feeling a bit hesitant about mixing work and romance. 'You don't want it to interfere with a beautiful relationship,' she said. However, their creative chemistry turned out to be just as strong as their personal one, as they managed to write the first episode in under two weeks. 'It was like discovering a superbrain,' she shared. Congrats to the newlyweds on their marriage! We can't wait to hear more good news from them soon! Sources: People, Harper's Bazaar Nakhla Sabrina contributed to this article
NBC News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer reportedly tie the knot
Kristen Stewart reportedly married her longtime fiancée, Dylan Meyer, over the weekend. Stewart, 35, and Meyer, 37, exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony Sunday in Los Angeles after they picked up their marriage license, according to TMZ and People. Several friends and family members of the couple posted images from what appears to have been the ceremony to their Instagram accounts, including Dylan Meyer's father, Nicholas Meyer, and Phil Meynell, or "Spiky Phil," co-owner of New York City bar The Mulberry. One person who appears to have been a guest also shared a picture of what looked like a party favor for attendees: matchboxes with the couple's names on them with the date of the nuptials (4.20). "Dylan and Kristen get married! Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾 #springwedding #happy #family," Nicholas Meyer, who is an author, TV writer and director, wrote in the caption of his post on Monday. The post featured a slideshow of images, set to The Dixie Cups' song "Chapel of Love." Representatives for Stewart and Meyer did not respond to requests for comment. Stewart, of 'Twilight' fame, and Meyer, a screenwriter known for 'XOXO' and 'Moxie,' went public with their relationship in 2019, when Meyer posted an Instagram photo of the two sharing a kiss. Shortly after they went social media official, Stewart revealed in an interview with Howard Stern that she initially met Meyer on a movie set at least six years before the pair kindled their romance. In the November 2019 interview, Stewart told Stern that she 'absolutely' planned to propose and that she had already discussed marriage with Meyer but that she couldn't share details lest her then-girlfriend found out about her plans. Stewart said she told Meyer she loved her about two weeks into their relationship, saying she was all in for Meyer almost immediately upon reconnecting. 'I hadn't seen her in six years, and then she rocked up at a friend's birthday party, and I was like, 'Where have you been and how have I not known?'" Stewart said. "She's been living in L.A. alongside my life somehow, but not ever converging.' By November 2021, the pair were engaged. Stewart shared in a follow - up interview with Stern that Meyer popped the question after the two joked about who would be the one to propose. Her wedding this weekend seemed to align with the vision she shared years ago. 'I want to stay home, like, I want to be in L.A. so everyone can come. I want us to be pretty chill, like, I don't want anyone walking down any aisles. We're just gonna stand and do vows and ----ing party after,' Stewart said of her ideal wedding. 'It's kind of just a great excuse to get together and say 'I love you' in front of all your friends.' Last year, Stewart told Rolling Stone that "we don't have it in us to have a big wedding" and that she and Meyer were "probably just going to do it soon." The two have remained relatively private about the details of their relationship over the years. Meyer joined Stewart at the Academy Awards for their first red carpet together in 2022, when the latter was nominated for her role as Princess Diana in "Spencer."
Mint
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who is Kristen Stewart's partner Dylan Meyer, and what we know about their intimate wedding
Kristen Stewart, the 35-year-old actress best known for her role in Twilight, tied the knot with longtime partner Dylan Meyer in an intimate ceremony at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, according to TMZ. The couple said their vows in an intimate gathering attended by close friends and family, including Ashley Benson and her husband, Brandon Davis. Prior to the ceremony, they obtained a marriage license at the courthouse. Meyer — a screenwriter and actor — first made headlines in 2019 when she began dating Stewart. Dylan Meyer, daughter of Oscar-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer, has carved out her own path in Hollywood as both a writer and actor. Her writing credits include the 2015 film Loose Ends and the 2016 drama XOXO, starring Sarah Hyland. Between 2017 and 2018, she also wrote for eight episodes of the sci-fi comedy series Miss 2059. One of her most prominent achievements is co-writing the screenplay for Moxie, Amy Poehler's 2021 Netflix film, alongside Tamara Chestna. Meyer has also appeared in a number of short films, including The Death, Return of Superman, Wrestling Isn't Wrestling, and Jem Reacts to the New Jem and the Holograms Trailer. She also starred alongside Stewart in an episode of Homemade. In May 2023, she joined the Writers Guild of America strike and took to Instagram to share her support, writing: 'You may not know this, but we (the writers) have struck because 'The Man' is trying to get us down. Without writers, your movies and tv shows will suck. Trust. Our fight for fair wages is so important we've been forced to walk around and wave signs about it - and we need your support! If you love stories, tell the studios to value the storytellers! (sic).' Stewart and Meyer first crossed paths in 2013 while working on a film set, but their romantic relationship didn't blossom until six years later. During a November 2019 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Stewart reflected on their unexpected reunion through a mutual friend. She shared, 'I met her years ago on a movie and I hadn't seen her in six years, and then she rocked up at a friend's birthday party, and I was like, 'Where have you been, and how have I not known you?' She's been living in LA alongside my life somehow, but not ever converging.' Stewart also spoke about their similar upbringings, saying, 'We're both from LA and we really love LA. We both felt like trolls as kids. We're like so similar but different. She's a writer. She's brilliant.'
