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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Rip off' balloon festival slammed for having just TWO inflated, ‘disgusting' food and ‘pub karaoke' live music
One guest said the Lewis Capaldi and Ariana Grande tribute acts were like 'pub karaoke' LET-DOWN 'Rip off' balloon festival slammed for having just TWO inflated, 'disgusting' food and 'pub karaoke' live music Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CUSTOMERS hit out at a 'rip-off' balloon festival - with only two inflated. A 'spectacular hot air balloon display' was promised but locals said they saw none take off despite sunny weather. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A 'spectacular hot air balloon display' was promised, but locals said they saw none take off despite sunny weather. Credit: Solent 3 Some visitors complained that the food was 'foul' and 'cost the earth' - while the only bar was left with warm £8 cans of whisky and Coke Credit: Solent Some paid £50 for a family ticket to Balloons and Tunes in Romsey, Hants, which also featured live music. But one guest said the Lewis Capaldi and Ariana Grande tribute acts were like 'pub karaoke'. Carole Rabbetts, 75, said her grandchildren were left 'upset' as there were only two inflated when her family went. She also complained that the food was 'foul' and 'cost the earth'. Other festivalgoers also expressed disappointment about the event on its Facebook page. Jim Franklin told festivalgoers not to waste their time or money on the 'awful event'. He said: "There was one bar tent with a 100 metre queue. "When you finally got to the front there were no drinks at all apart from warm tins of Jack Daniels and coke that had been sitting on a table all day, for £8-a-can. Ema Hutchings said: 'There's a huge feeling of being ripped off here.' Balloons and Tunes did not comment. 3 Visitors hit out at a 'rip-off' balloon festival - with some claiming only two were inflated at the Balloons and Tunes event in Romsey, Hants Credit: Solent
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ethan Slater debuts his 'Wicked' Lego figure, teases 'epic' sequel at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO – "Wicked" star Ethan Slater didn't need Lego sets filled with witches, princes, woodsmen and yellow brick roads. When he was a kid, it was all about the unmarked trunk overflowing with bricks of all colors. But as an adult getting to play with his own Lego minifigure, the 33-year-old Tony-nominated actor is pretty wowed. Slater, who played Boq Woodsman in the Oscar-nominated first "Wicked," was on hand at the pop-culture festival Comic-Con, held at the San Diego Convention Center, to debut a bunch of new Lego sets inspired by the upcoming movie sequel "Wicked: For Good" (in theaters Nov. 21). Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox Taking a peek at all the sets for the first time, Slater unsurprisingly spends the most time with the set featuring Boq and his Munchkinland home alongside toy versions of Elphaba (played in the movie by Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande). He notes that Boq's gray wardrobe is new for fans in the next movie, and points out the "Beware of the Wicked Witch" sign, part of the Wizard of Oz's propaganda against Elphaba on the side of the Lego building. "Elphaba's one of Boq's only friends, and on the side of his house is the smear campaign against her. Terrible," Slater says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) As for the new movie coming soon, Slater teases an "epic conclusion" where "it's everything coming to a head." All the characters, from Elphaba and Glinda to Boq and Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), "have made these huge decisions at the very end of the first movie. How do they live with or transcend the consequences of those decisions?" Slater says. "So what we're going to see is all of these characters a little bit older. We already know them so well that to see how they grow in the second movie (creates) an even deeper connection to them." He gets a kick out of the "Wicked" wall art set, which features figures of Dorothy and her crew from "The Wizard of Oz," including Toto. "The first role ever was when I was 4 years old, I played Toto to my sister's Dorothy," Slater says. "I'm going to pretend that Toto is also a mini fig of me. It's the cutest I've ever looked." He also has fun playing with a set including Glinda using a magnifying glass. "What is she looking for with this? What is she looking for here? Does it really work? This is so Detective Glinda. That's actually a spinoff coming soon," Slater quips. Back in the day, Slater avoided big themed Lego sets in favor of diving into his "huge bucket" of Legos and "taking the world that was in my head and trying to build a version of it," he says. Yet these new "Wicked" Legos do justice to the work of him and his co-stars. "The special thing about making 'Wicked' was being in this world and it was so intricately designed," Slater says. "The work in all of these Lego sets that make it just as intricate and lets you experience it and be creative with it, it's just a really beautiful thing. It feels really true to what we did." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Wicked' star Ethan Slater unveils Lego figure, teases sequel
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wicked: For Good debuts dazzling new Emerald City poster with leading star cast - and fans can't contain their excitement
Wicked: For Good has released a brand-new poster ahead of the second installment of the movie - and fans can't contain their excitement. The first movie became a global sensation, grossing more than $750 million (roughly £552M) worldwide, according to Billboard. And on Wednesday, the film's official Instagram page unveiled a stunning new promotional image that offers a fresh glimpse into the highly anticipated sequel, which hits cinemas on November 21. The poster highlights the returning star-studded cast. Ariana Grande is seen once again as Glinda, while Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba. Jonathan Bailey is back as Fiyero, with Jeff Goldblum returning as the Wizard and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible. Unlike the visuals from the first installment, this lineup teases dramatic character evolutions and hints at new twists waiting to be revealed. In the image, the five characters are positioned side by side, with three of them donning bold, updated costumes that give subtle nods to the original Broadway production. 'Emerald City awaits,' the offical page penned alongside the post. Fans went wild in the comments, unable to contain their excitement. They penned: 'I'm ready… but I'm also not ready! I don't want this to be the end... Movie of the year already... This is cool looking... 'OMG MOVIE OF THE YEAR IS COMING IN 4 MONTHS... Now THIS is a movie poster... We are so ready.' Last month the the first trailer for Wicked's hotly-anticipated sequel was dropped. The sequel sees the return of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch of the North - with part two of the musical movie following their friendship after Elphaba was banished from Oz Fans went wild in the comments, unable to contain their excitement. Elphaba is living in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth about The Wizard. Glinda, meanwhile, has become the symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity as she prepares to tie the knot with Prince Fiyero. She is also working under the instruction of Madame Morrible to convince the citizens of Oz that they have nothing to fear when it comes to The Wizard. Yet behind the scenes, Glinda is attempting to reconcile Elphaba and The Wizard, which only results in her being drawn further apart from her friend. As a result Boq (Ethan Slater) and Fiyero are set to be changed forever, while the safety of Elphaba's sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode) comes into question. Just as tensions in Oz reach an all time high, a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. Fans went wild at the first glimpse of Dorothy - who was seen walking along the yellow brick road with the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. Her face was obscured as she was shown from the back, with fans taking to X/Twitter to try and figure out her identity. They penned: 'the way we still don't know who plays as dorothy in wicked new trailer'; In wicked for good what if we don't see Dorothy's face the whole movie.?' 'So She brings Dorothy to Oz?'; 'i just watched wicked last sunday and it's so gooood oh i can't wait for this. show me dorothy pls!!'; 'Who do you think could be playing Dorothy in Wicked For Good?'; 'The crazy part about the Wicked: For Good trailer is the fact that there's still so much to come. We didn't see Nessarose or Boq. They recently filmed scenes at Shiz for this. We got a little of Dorothy's crew. This is just a glimpse. I can't wait to see it ALL unfold'; Several names have been put forward while fans try to guess who is Dorothy. The frontrunner so far is Alisha Weir, 15, who is best known for playing Matilda in the Netflix adaptation of Matilda the Musical and the titular character in the horror flick Abigail. Others have suggested that Addison Rae or Taylor Swift could be slipping into the iconic ruby red slippers. Last year's global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Wicked: For Good is being directed again by award-winning Jon M. Chu, who has confirmed that there will be new, original songs in the sequel, along with fan favourites For Good and No Good Deed.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hamilton town centre welcomes thousands for summer gala
Singers, performers, market stalls and family fun took centre stage at the Summerfest event Thousands of visitors descended on Hamilton town centre to enjoy a host of performers, stalls and family attractions at the town's summer gala day. Organisers say they were 'blown away' by the success of the event, which transformed Quarry Street into a busy outdoor market and entertainment space for the day. The successful event is part of the month-long Summerfest being run by business organisation Hamilton Our Town – and which continues this weekend with a pirate-themed family treasure trail on Saturday, July 26. Gala day visitors enjoyed performances from Abba and Ariana Grande tribute acts, singers Conner Wilson and Sisters of Soul plus favourites from The Greatest Showman, plus shows and street workshops from Glasgow Capoeira, dancers MLU Squad and visits from entertainers Steve Who, Walking Theatre Co, Think Circus, face painters and a balloon artist. The town's popular monthly market was in full swing with a range of stalls selling crafts, food and gifts, and seating and deckchairs along Quarry Street allowed visitors of all ages to enjoy performances centred around the historic bandstand. Hamilton Our Town described the summer gala as 'our busiest event of the year so far' – saying it brought an estimated 5000 extra visitors to the town centre on the day. Event organiser Malcolm Thomas-Harley said: 'We were blown away by the public response to our gala; the performers were top notch, as were the markets. 'It was fantastic to collaborate with local partners like Hamilton Information Project for Youth, Specsavers, and the Holiday and Flight Centre Hamilton, who provided free children's activities that added to the day's vibrant atmosphere. 'Summerfest is showcasing nearly 40 events and activities to help highlight everything our town centre has to offer and we encourage everyone to come into town, discover something new, spend locally and help us continue to grow a successful Hamilton.' Next in the busy town-centre programme is Saturday's treasure hunt, inviting families to search for hidden coins scattered across local shops and cafes for the chance to win the grand prize of a Nintendo Switch. Entry forms will be available from the bandstand on Quarry Street with the event running from 11.30am until 2.30pm. It will then be followed by the culmination of Summerfest with Pride South Lanarkshire taking place across Hamilton town centre on Saturday, August 2.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
ARIANA GRANDE, UNVEILS THE NEXT CHAPTER OF HER LOVENOTES FRAGRANCE COLLECTION, EXCLUSIVELY AT SEPHORA
NEW YORK , July 22, 2025 /CNW/ -- Academy Award nominated and Grammy winning global sensation Ariana Grande expands her LOVENOTES fragrance collection with her newest scent, Plush Vanilla, launching exclusively with Sephora on July 31st . The launch of Plush Vanilla introduces a new chapter to the multihyphenate's iconic LOVENOTES fragrance collection bringing in a new era of gourmand fragrance. "The launch of the LOVENOTES fragrance collection was incredibly special to me and I was so excited to continue this story and deliver my next little love letter to my fans. I love this new chapter of the collection, the fragrance itself is so incredibly addictive and delicious, and I am so excited to have developed this as an exclusive for Sephora. It was such an honor to launch in Sephora and this next step is truly just so exciting and such an honor. This fragrance is so divine, and my favorite from the LOVENOTES collection I can't wait for everyone to experience Plush Vanilla!" After over a decade of unwavering success, Ariana Grande embarked on a strategic retail partnership with Sephora, expanding the brand into stores nationwide and in July 2024 . The successful launch brought Ariana's fragrance portfolio into one of the most influential, global beauty retailers and further expanded the brand's visibility within the premium fragrance market. The upcoming, exclusive launch of Plush Vanilla marks the ongoing collaboration and commitment to building the Ariana Grande fragrance business together. ™ "The Plush Vanilla launch marks an exciting next step in our ongoing partnership with Sephora," explains Noreen Dodge, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Commercial Officer of LUXE Brands. "Their commitment to innovation and trend leadership within the fragrance category aligns perfectly with Ariana's creative vision for the brand. We're proud to bring this exclusive, new fragrance to life with a retail partner who shares our passion for building the brand in a way that resonates deeply with today's consumer." "Launching Ariana Grande Fragrances at Sephora was a defining milestone for both the brand and our company, marking a new chapter of growth," said Tony Bajaj , Chief Executive Officer of LUXE Brands. "We're incredibly proud of what this partnership represents and the momentum it continues to build." LOVENOTES Plush Vanilla, created by DSM-Firmenich's Clement Gavarry, is a light, silky vanilla that flows effortlessly, like layers of soft silk. Wrapped with creamy sandalwood, warm amber, and cashmere woods, the effect is a delicate, playful, modern vanilla that is addictive and alluring. THE DESIGN The iconic LOVENOTES bottle has been reimagined with a whimsical design in a vibrant, lavender color featuring miniature floating hearts that bring the collection to life. The striking campaign image of Ariana is featured on the carton as a bold evolution to the design. PRICING Eau de Parfum Spray, 4.25 FL OZ/125 mL $80.00 Eau de Parfum Spray, 0.33 FL OZ/10 mL $32.00 All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices in US dollars. ABOUT ARIANA GRANDE Ariana Grande is an Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominated actress and Grammy® Award winning musician. She was most recently seen starring as Glinda in Part 1 of Jon M. Chu's feature film adaptation of WICKED. The film premiered November 2024 and has grossed over $750 million globally, making it the highest-grossing film ever based on a Broadway musical. Grande's portrayal of Glinda earned her an Academy Award®, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Critics Choice, and SAG nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Grande will return to her role as Glinda in the sequel WICKED: FOR GOOD, which will open in theaters on November 21 , 2025. It was also recently announced she will begin production on the next installment of the MEET THE PARENTS franchise opposite Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller . In music, multi-platinum recording artist Grande has delivered seven consecutive platinum-selling albums and earned over 55 billion streams on Spotify while rapidly becoming one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. In 2019 she was the first artist to hold the top three Billboard Hot 100 spots since The Beatles in 1964 with "7 Rings," "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored," and "Thank U, Next". In 2023, Grande became the female artist with the most songs in the Spotify Billions club, a record she still maintains. Grande released her seventh studio album Eternal Sunshine in March 2024 . The album's first two singles "yes, and?" and "we can't be friends (wait for your love)" each debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; It also marked Grande's first instance of reaching the top of both the Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts. In 2025 she released the deluxe album alongside a short film, Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, which propelled the album to a third week atop the Billboard 200 chart. ABOUT LUXE BRANDS LUXE Brands, Inc. is a globally renowned beauty company known for developing high-quality beauty and cosmetics brands that inspire consumers around the world. With offices in New York City and Florida , the company has received numerous awards worldwide for its innovative approach to design, marketing, and brand building with a digital focus. Its entire portfolio includes Ariana Grande, Khloé Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Eau de Juice by Cosmopolitan, and a licensing partnership with General Motors for the Hummer brand. For media inquiries please reach out to Taylor Quintano, [email protected] SOURCE LUXE Brands
