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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reneé Rapp Says Her Mom Manifested Her Career By Giving Her a ‘Pop Star' Name
Reneé Rapp can thank her mom for her career in music. Speaking on podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Rapp shared that her mom, Denise Rapp, specifically chose her name to ensure success. 'My mom chose my first and last name to be—well, okay, arguably chose my first and last name to both have R's,' Rapp told Poehler. 'She was like, 'Alliteration, just in case she wants to be a pop star.' Like before I was born.' She added that she's aware the decision was 'conceited,' but said 'I'm obsessed with the way she did it. I'm like, 'Thank you, God.'' More from Rolling Stone Reneé Rapp Gets Sexy at the AMAs With Live Debut of 'Leave Me Alone' Reneé Rapp Comes Back to Break NDAs and Spill Secrets on New Single 'Leave Me Alone' 2025 AMAs: Benson Boone, Reneé Rapp, Lainey Wilson to Perform Poehler replied, 'She gave you a pop star name just in case, because Reneé Rapp is a huge pop star name.' Rapp agreed: 'It's a really good one!' Poehler added, 'And Reneé Rapp is a huge pop star.' Elsewhere in the interview Rapp spoke about developing as a singer, meeting Beyoncé, and coming out on Saturday Night Live. She recounted being on SNL and how some of the writers wrote a sketch where she would be referred to as a 'little bisexual intern.' 'At that time I was very publicly bisexual,' Rapp said. 'I had been for a very long time. In private I was talking with my girlfriend and a lot of my friends for the last maybe eight months before that of being like, 'I actually don't really feel very bi at the moment. I feel very much like a lesbian and it feels so nice and that word feels amazing.'' She asked the writers to change the sketch to 'lesbian.' 'Labeling yourself publicly is really, really, really empowering,' Rapp added. 'And also, I think, can be kind of intimidating.' She said that coming out as a lesbian on SNL was 'pretty cunty,' but it felt 'so fucking good' and she 'didn't even look online' at the response after. Earlier this week, Rapp live debuted a new song, 'Leave Me Alone,' at the American Music Awards. 'Leave Me Alone' marked the first release from Rapp as a lead artist since sharing the deluxe edition of her debut album Snow Angel in 2023, and is a glimpse into her forthcoming second LP, Bite Me, out Aug. 1. On the single, Rapp takes jabs at her departure from the recently-cancelled HBO Max series Sex Lives of College Girls and her label chasing her down for new music. 'Signed a hundred NDAs but I still say something/Leave me alone, bitch, I wanna have fun/Took my sex life with me, now the show ain't fuckin',' she sings over banging percussion and blaring guitars. 'Can I tell you a secret/I'm so sick of it all.' Rapp left Sex Lives after two seasons to focus on her music career. The series was cancelled following the conclusion of its third season. By that point, the singer had already moved on to headlining tours in support of Snow Angel, packed festival sets, and a lead role in the film adaptation of Mean Girls: the Musical. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Economic Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Rod Stewart unveils boombox-shaped toilet at Glastonbury to promote clean water access
Sir Rod Stewart and WaterAid unveil the Boombox Bog at Glastonbury Festival 2025 to promote awareness about global clean water and sanitation access Boombox toilet at Glastonbury combines music and clean water advocacyA giant toilet designed to resemble a retro boombox has been unveiled at Glastonbury Festival, co-created by Sir Rod Stewart and international nonprofit WaterAid. Known as the Boombox Bog, the installation is intended to promote awareness of clean water and sanitation needs near the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm, Somerset, the toilet is wrapped in blue and decorated with leopard print, an homage to Stewart's signature fashion. The functioning toilet sits behind the cassette deck façade and will play recordings of Stewart's hit songs such as 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' and 'Sailing,' along with custom water-themed messages from the singer. Also read: Sean Stewart checks into rehab: Rod Stewart's son seeks help for substance abuse Sir Rod Stewart, 80, is scheduled to perform in the festival's prominent Sunday legends slot, June 29, with his set expected to draw thousands of fans. The performance follows a brief pause in his US tour due to illness. 'I've spent my life singing to packed arenas and festival crowds, but nothing hits a high note quite like clean water and a decent loo,' Stewart said. 'They might not be sexy, but they're life-changing.''That's why I've teamed up with WaterAid to bring our funky Boombox Bog to Glastonbury Festival and shine a light on the importance of these everyday essentials that millions still live without. Together, we're creating change that's gonna last forever.'WaterAid highlights sanitation efforts at Glastonbury Festival 2025WaterAid, which has been a charity partner of Glastonbury since 1994, supports on-site water and sanitation services during the five-day event while also showcasing its global work in clean water access. The organization's volunteers help maintain hygiene and water supply so attendees can focus on the music and activities. Also read: Rod Stewart returns to the AMAs stage for a long-overdue tribute 'We're so grateful to Rod for helping share the amazing power of clean water and a decent toilet with the funkiest loo at Glastonbury Festival,' said Jennie York, executive director of communications and fundraising for WaterAid.'It's a fun and engaging way to celebrate the wonderful things that can happen if everyone has these basic needs met. But when the music stops, we don't. We're bringing people together to help build a world where everyone has the water they need to stay healthy, learn and thrive. Change really does start with water.' This year's Glastonbury Festival will feature headlining performances from The 1975, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and Olivia Rodrigo. Stewart has hinted at possible guest appearances during his set, including former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rod Stewart unveils boombox-shaped toilet at Glastonbury to promote clean water access
Boombox toilet at Glastonbury combines music and clean water advocacy A giant toilet designed to resemble a retro boombox has been unveiled at Glastonbury Festival, co-created by Sir Rod Stewart and international nonprofit WaterAid. Known as the Boombox Bog, the installation is intended to promote awareness of clean water and sanitation needs globally. Located near the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm, Somerset, the toilet is wrapped in blue and decorated with leopard print, an homage to Stewart's signature fashion. The functioning toilet sits behind the cassette deck façade and will play recordings of Stewart's hit songs such as 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' and 'Sailing,' along with custom water-themed messages from the singer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Legian (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Also read: Sean Stewart checks into rehab: Rod Stewart's son seeks help for substance abuse Sir Rod Stewart, 80, is scheduled to perform in the festival's prominent Sunday legends slot, June 29, with his set expected to draw thousands of fans. The performance follows a brief pause in his US tour due to illness. Live Events 'I've spent my life singing to packed arenas and festival crowds, but nothing hits a high note quite like clean water and a decent loo,' Stewart said. 'They might not be sexy, but they're life-changing.' 'That's why I've teamed up with WaterAid to bring our funky Boombox Bog to Glastonbury Festival and shine a light on the importance of these everyday essentials that millions still live without. Together, we're creating change that's gonna last forever.' WaterAid highlights sanitation efforts at Glastonbury Festival 2025 WaterAid, which has been a charity partner of Glastonbury since 1994, supports on-site water and sanitation services during the five-day event while also showcasing its global work in clean water access. The organization's volunteers help maintain hygiene and water supply so attendees can focus on the music and activities. Also read: Rod Stewart returns to the AMAs stage for a long-overdue tribute 'We're so grateful to Rod for helping share the amazing power of clean water and a decent toilet with the funkiest loo at Glastonbury Festival,' said Jennie York, executive director of communications and fundraising for WaterAid. 'It's a fun and engaging way to celebrate the wonderful things that can happen if everyone has these basic needs met. But when the music stops, we don't. We're bringing people together to help build a world where everyone has the water they need to stay healthy, learn and thrive. Change really does start with water.' This year's Glastonbury Festival will feature headlining performances from The 1975, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and Olivia Rodrigo. Stewart has hinted at possible guest appearances during his set, including former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amid Iranian missile strikes on Israel, Sarit Hadad drops a bombshell
Sarit Hadad confirms breakup with partner Tamar Yahalomi amid regional turmoil As tensions escalate due to Iranian missile strikes on Israel, acclaimed Israeli singer Sarit Hadad revealed a deeply personal development, announcing her separation from longtime partner Tamar Yahalomi. The announcement was made via an Instagram story Thursday evening, June 19, in which Hadad addressed her fans directly. "Hey my loves," Hadad wrote. "After a couple journey of partnership and love, Tamar and I decided to separate. It was important to us that you hear about it from us. And in the days we experience that everything enters the right proportions. May we know good days and good news." Also read: Visa fee hikes and delays hinder international artists from touring the United States The news took fans by surprise, given the couple's previously public displays of affection and personal milestones shared over the years. The couple had been together for seven years, with their relationship first made public in September 2021 through the release of Hadad's song 'אהבה כמו שלנו' ('A Love Like Ours'). In the music video, Hadad was seen with Yahalomi, confirming rumors that had long circulated within the Israeli entertainment industry. Live Events Hadad and Yahalomi shared milestones in career and family Tamar Yahalomi, also an Israeli singer and composer known for her appearance on the ninth season of Kochav Nolad (A Star Is Born), co-wrote the song 'A Love Like Ours' alongside Yonatan Klimi. That release was more than just a musical milestone, it marked Hadad's public coming out as a lesbian, an open declaration that was among the most talked-about revelations in Israeli pop culture . In 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter Adele Esther, who was carried by Yahalomi. For Hadad, this was her third child; she previously had two daughters, Noya (7.5) and Shira (5), from an earlier relationship. Their relationship drew admiration from many in Israel's LGBTQ+ and entertainment communities, both for its openness and its significance in a country where celebrity figures often keep their private lives discreet. Also read: AMAs red carpet 2025 & reality check: Do artists really get paid to perform or win? Just last September, Yahalomi celebrated Hadad's 46th birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute: "Happy birthday my love, my wife, my love. I was blessed with the most beautiful soul, modest and humble, many besides me will testify. You are a ray of sunshine, and every ray in you is a light to this world. The family we built is the complete person I am today. Thank you for being the safest place for me in a time like this, when nothing is certain. All the words in the world will not compare to the feelings in my heart, and all the songs in the world will not explain what is inside, I am yours and by your side always." From Eurovision to personal revelation: Sarit Hadad's public evolution Sarit Hadad is among Israel's most iconic music figures. She represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with the song 'Light a Candle,' finishing in 12th place. Her musical career began in 1994 and has included the release of 24 studio albums. Known for blending Mizrahi pop with contemporary sounds, Hadad's songs like 'Hofshiya' ("Free") have become modern anthems. Also read: Taylor Swift becomes the richest female musician in the world. Here's how much she is worth and who she beat Amid Iranian missile strikes on Israel, Sarit Hadad drops a bombshell Israeli singer Sarit Hadad, who came out in 2021 and introduced her partner Tamar Yahalomi in a music video, has announced their separation. The revelation comes amid heightened tensions from Iranian missile strikes on Israel, with Hadad sharing a heartfelt message to fans via Instagram, reflecting on their seven-year relationship Her decision to come out publicly in 2021 was widely supported and marked an important moment for LGBTQ+ representation in Israeli media. The breakup announcement, though occurring in a time of national uncertainty, remains a deeply personal milestone in the singer's ongoing journey of authenticity and self-expression.
Cosmopolitan
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Benny Blanco Opens Up About the Possibility of Touring With Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez married their sweet romantic relationship with their passion for making music when they dropped their joint album, I Said I Love You First, in March. During a recent appearance on the Hot Hits with Nic & Loren podcast, Benny revealed whether he and his fiancée would take hits like 'Bluest Flame' and 'Cowboy' out on the road with a tour supporting the album. 'That's like my worst nightmare. Doing live shows, like, anytime I had to do SNL or like AMAs I'm always just like, 'When's it over? When's it over?' I just want to be home on my couch,' he explained. The choice could potentially tie back to Selena's health complications, as she hasn't hit the road since 2016. According to People, she had to cut her Revival short due to complications from anxiety and depression as a side effect of lupus at the time. The Rare Beauty founder also revealed the likelihood of her going on tour during an interview with TIME earlier this year. 'Nothing makes me happier than 90 minutes of being with my fans and just celebrating together,' Selena shared, admitting that she feels '50/50' about touring. 'It is very emotionally draining for me. And then you realize you're just surrounded by a bunch of people that you're paying.' I Said I Love You First marks Selena's first full-length musical project since she released Rare in 2020, and while there are no plans for the couple to tour, they have performed a slew of tracks from the record for Vevo Extended Play. The live performance video includes 'How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten,' 'Scared of Loving You,' and 'Sunset Blvd.' Get your Selena and Benny live fix below:
