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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary '70s Singer Isn't Worried What Anyone Thinks Ahead of New Album
Legendary '70s Singer Isn't Worried What Anyone Thinks Ahead of New Album originally appeared on Parade. Talking Heads frontman David Bryne not only has new music on the way, but he's heading out on a world tour soon. The legendary singer, 73, just announced his album Who Is the Sky?, which is set to be released on September 5. Ahead of the new release, Bryne revealed in a press statement what's different this go-around, saying, 'At my age, at least for me, there's a 'don't give a sh-t about what people think' attitude that kicks in." 'I can step outside my comfort zone with the knowledge that I kind of know who I am by now and sort of know what I'm doing,' he added. The upcoming record brings together some major names, including Kid Harpoon, best known for his production on Harry Styles' 'As It Was' and Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers.' The album also features guest appearances from St. Vincent, Paramore's lead singer Hayley Williams and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner. Just over a week after the album drops, Byrne will kick off his international tour on September 14 in Rhode Island. The 2026 leg of the tour will take Byrne across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the U.K. According to the press release, the live shows will include 13 other musicians, singers and dancers — all of whom will remain 'mobile' throughout the performance. Who Is the Sky? marks Bryne's first new album in seven years — his last release, American Utopia, came out in 2018. Byrne shared what he's been up to during his break, including exploring new hobbies. "I did a LOT of cooking (Mexican and Indian mostly) and a LOT of drawing," he said. While acknowledging the gap since his last album, Bryne explained how the time away actually helped shape his new music. "I've found that when the time comes, it's easier to start if there's a little stockpile – and before too long there was. Very rudimentary songs began to emerge, with just me on acoustic guitar singing over a programmed loop or beat." Legendary '70s Singer Isn't Worried What Anyone Thinks Ahead of New Album first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Harry Styles spotted in crowd at Vatican to welcome new Pope Leo XIV
Is this a sign of the times? Harry Styles surprised fans as he joined thousands in Saint Peter's Square, celebrating the historic moment an American pope was elected at the Vatican. White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday night, signaling that the College of Cardinals had chosen a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month at age 88. Advertisement 5 The pope appeared in front of a sea of well-wishers, which included Harry Styles. via REUTERS Shortly after he was elected, Pope Leo XIV — born Robert Francis Prevost — appeared in front of a sea of well-wishers — which included the 3-time Grammy winner. The One Direction alum tried to blend in with the crowd, but he was spotted sporting a blue jacket, blacked-out shades and a hat that read, 'Techno is My Boyfriend.' Advertisement An eagle-eyed fan snapped a photo of the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer, 31, among the massive crowd of revelers. 'While I was watching the Pope's announcement in St. Peter's Square, Harry Styles passed by me and our eyes met, I immediately photographed this memory. What a day,' a fan, who shared the image on X, wrote in Turkish. The image caused an instant frenzy on social media, as fans of the 'As It Was' hitmaker rushed to comment on the unlikely celebrity sighting. Advertisement 'Little did the pope know he was waving to Harry Styles,' one fan wrote on X. 5 The One Direction alum was spotted by eagle-eyed fans in the Vatican. BACKGRID 5 The 3-time Grammy winner was in the crowd to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday. Getty Images Another added, 'One thing about harry styles, he's always going to accidentally serve cinema somewhere in Europe.' Advertisement 'I thought he went to Italy but I didn't expect this 😂,' a third wrote. Following the conclusion of his sold-out Love on Tour in July 2023, which was closely followed by the release of his Grammy-winning album 'Harry's House,' the singer has been jet-setting around the globe. In March, Styles tested his endurance while taking part in the Tokyo marathon. The singer completed the 26.2-mile-long run in under 3 hours and 30 minutes. Styles was back in London that month, where a ride-share driver snapped a pic of him and shared it on social media. 5 Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pontiff. AFP via Getty Images 5 Following the conclusion of his sold-out tour in July 2023, the singer has been jet-setting around the globe. Getty Images Advertisement 'Picked up this young fella on my way home tonight,' the fan wrote. 'We got chatting and I said 'You really sound like Harry Styles' He said 'That's because I am Harry Styles' 🤣🤣🤣 He was such a friendly young chap!' The following month, Styles attended a run club in London — much to the surprise of fellow runners. The singer raised eyebrows with his unusual outfit of choice, opting for jeans and loafers for the occasion.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lady Gaga Passes Harry Styles' Historic Record
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars's 'Die With a Smile' spends a sixteenth week at No. 1 on the Billboard ... More Global 200, passing Harry Styles' 'As It Was' as the second-longest-leading champion. INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Lady Gaga performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo byfor Coachella) For yet another week, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars reign supreme on Billboard's worldwide rankings. The two pop powerhouses hold steady at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 with their smash collaboration "Die With a Smile," which is turning out to be a career-defining smash. As the track continues to dominate the ranking, it not only remains the most-consumed song on the planet, it also takes another step forward on the all-time list of the most successful tunes in the ranking's history. This week marks the sixteenth time that "Die With a Smile" has led the Billboard Global 200. With this latest turn at the top, the hit officially breaks a tie and now stands alone as the second-longest-running No. 1 hit in the history of the ranking of the most-consumed tracks throughout the entire world. Last frame, "Die With a Smile" was already one of the longest-ruling No. 1s the Billboard Global 200 had ever seen rise to the top. With 15 weeks in charge, it was tied with Harry Styles' "As It Was," which ruled the tally throughout much of 2022. Now, Gaga and Mars move ahead, nudging Styles' massive solo win into third place on the all-time list. The only song still ahead of "Die With a Smile" is a Christmas staple. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" continues to hold the record with 19 weeks at No. 1, though it has accumulated that sum across several holiday seasons between 2020 and 2025. Thanks to its annual comeback, the festive favorite has managed to rack up more time at the summit than any other track – but it's not out of the question that 'Die with a Smile' could eventually match or even overtake Carey's total. "Die With a Smile" isn't just No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 — it also continues to rule the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. as well. That second tally is compiled in much the same way as the Billboard Global 200, but with streams and sales that come from American listeners removed. On that list, the Gaga-Mars collaboration earns its thirteenth week in the lead, but it doesn't match any other smash or break any tie.
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruno Mars Beats His Own Record, With Some Help From A Famous Friend
Bruno Mars has already established his position as one of pop music's greatest hitmakers – several times over, actually – but another smash never hurts. The chart-topper is back at No. 1 this week with Lady Gaga by his side, as their duet 'Die With a Smile' maintains its grip on the most important global ranking published by Billboard. The tune isn't just enjoying another frame at the top, it's helps Mars break a personal record. This frame, 'Die With a Smile' holds firm at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, the chart that blends streaming and sales data to rank the most-consumed songs across the planet. Gaga and Mars are in a familiar space, as this marks the track's thirteenth nonconsecutive week in charge. Last week, 'Die With a Smile' matched Mars's longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. That honor previously belonged to 'Apt.,' his collaboration with Blackpink singer Rosé, which managed 12 weeks at the summit between last year and earlier this one. Now, Mars bests himself. 'Die With a Smile' becomes the singer's longest-leading global smash yet – and based on its current trajectory, it might not be done ruling just yet. While Mars and Gaga are surging, there are still a couple of titles they have yet to beat. Mariah Carey's unstoppable holiday juggernaut 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' remains the longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, with 19 total frames atop the list. Every December, it climbs to the top again, giving Carey another round of success and furthering her chart domination. Right behind her is Harry Styles, whose pop-rock single 'As It Was' racked up 15 weeks in charge. The smash stands as the second-longest-ruling No. 1 in the ranking's history. With 13 weeks in the lead, 'Die With a Smile' is now tied as the third-longest-running No. 1 hit in the Billboard Global 200's short history. It's matches with Miley Cyrus's 'Flowers,' which also spent 13 frames in first place back in 2023. If 'Die With a Smile' continues to run the show, it will break out of its tie with 'Flowers' and stand alone as the third-longest ruler the Billboard Global 200 has ever seen. But there's a small twist — Mars could end up tied with himself once more. 'Apt.,' his duet with Rosé, is sitting pretty at No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 this week. If it somehow surges again and returns to the top – which is far from an impossibility – it will once again match 'Die With a Smile' with 13 weeks in charge.
