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BBC News
15 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
TikTok: Connie Francis and other singers behind hit viral songs
Many people are paying tribute to American singer Connie Francis, who is the voice behind the viral hit Pretty Little singer has passed away at the age of 87. Her song, released in 1962, recently went viral on social media with people on platforms like TikTok and Instagram using the catchy tune in videos and lip-syncing to the song. Some creators have come up with renditions of their own and the singer even lip-synced to the track herself in a video released last month. Lots of songs have had a big moment on social media in recent years, but have you ever wondered who some of the people are behind the hits?Read on to find out more. Anxiety, Doechii Doechii is an American rapper and singer who has won a Grammy, and she was also a headliner at Glastonbury 2025. Her song, Anxiety, which was released in 2024 has proven popular all across social media this year. But did you know it samples another tune?It's a song called Somebody That I Used to Know, which was released by singer Gotye in 2011. Beautiful Things, Benson Boone Benson Boone is an American singer-songwriter. He released his song, Beautiful Things, early in 2024 and the song became a TikTok also reached number two on the Billboard 100 and number one on the Billboard Global 200 performed his hit at the Grammys earlier this year. Million Dollar Baby, Tommy Richman Tommy Richman is another American rapper who has had lots of musical success - thanks to the power of social media. His tune Million Dollar Baby was released in 2024, but the song started going viral on social media before it was even finished! The artist released snippets before its official debut, which got millions of views online. Ordinary, Alex Warren Alex Warren is an American singer-songwriter and the voice behind the hit song Ordinary, which was released earlier this year. The song has remained at the top of the Billboard 100 for the last six weeks and has been on the US chart for an impressive 22. Did you know Alex Warren is also a YouTuber? He's known for making prank videos, often featuring other influencers. What's the recipe for a viral song? So what actually makes a song more likely to go viral? Newsround spoke to the BBC's music reporter Mark Savage who shared what he thinks are the perfect ingredients for a song to take off online. Here's what he told us: Memorable lyrics. It helps if a song has a story people can act out. It doesn't have to be complicated, just memorable. A recent example is Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten, which had a lot of people running around in thunderstorms, as she sang "feel the rain on your skin". A dance trend. K-pop bands like Blackpink, Le Sserafim and Stray Kids have really complicated dance moves that people try to copy in their TikTok videos, but sometimes simple choreography is better. Doja Cat's Say So and Chappell Roan's Hot To Go were so easy that even parents could do them. A "drop". TikTokkers love a transition… so a song where the music suddenly changes is perfect for revealing a make-up transformation or a pet dog doing something unexpected. A classic example is The Shangri-Las song Remember (Walking In The Sand) – which millions of people used for the moment where the song stopped and went "oh no no no". It's been overused now, Mark says, but other examples include Olivia Rodrigo's Vampire and Dua Lipa's Training Season. What viral hit are you enjoying at the moment? Why not let us know in the comments below.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
I've tested every pair of Sony earbuds — here's the ones I'd buy with my own money
Sony's extensive selection of earbuds starts all the way down at $50, and works its way up to $299 in a range of different earbud options. I've tried every single one in some capacity or other, and after some careful consideration and a lot of chin scratching, I know exactly which pair I'd take to the checkout. Without any further ado, allow me to re-introduce you to the Sony WF-C710N, my pick for the Sony earbuds that you should really buy. Sony's lowest-priced ANC buds are also some of the best around. They outperform options more than double the price, with loads of battery life, a comfortable fit, and excellent noise canceling. The XM5 might be better, but they're not worth nearly triple the price. I'll admit that I'm very lucky — I get to try out some of the most expensive earbuds and headphones on the planet. I love them, I want them, I covet them, yet, I'd never buy them. They're too much, too expensive and too scary. If I'm going to get something that I can happily take on the train, or the bus, or an intercontinental flight, I want something that doesn't cost too much. But, of course, I also want something that sounds good. I still want to use them, after all. The Sony WF-C710N give me close to exactly what I want for something that I'd actually spend money on. They cost $120. That's half the price of the AirPods Pro 2, $180 less than the flagship Sony WF-1000XM5, and $40 less than the LinkBuds Fit. In my eyes, that's the perfect price for something that forever runs the risk of disappearing into a bus seat, falling out of my pocket, or being sat on because the person next to you on the plane didn't look before placing themselves down. If you want the most features, you can opt for the Sony WF-1000XM5. No one would blame you – they're excellent earbuds with loads of stuff going on under the hood to make them that bit more compelling than the rest of the line. But you don't need any of their really fancy features. The package offered by the WF-C710N is a remarkable one for the price, and it solidifies their place at the top of my Sony earbuds buying list. The WF-C710N have everything you could ever need, and the features they do have work very well indeed. Excellent noise canceling to block out that kid at the back of the bus? Check. Great sound so that Benson Boone sounds his Benson Booniest? Also Check. An app so that you can control everything, including a customizable EQ? Check again, we're in "everything you need" territory now. Sure, the constantly shifting and adjusting ANC of more expensive buds is very impressive, and some of the extra fidelity in sound quality is very nice to have. But then it all comes back to price again. The package offered by the WF-C710N is a remarkable one for the price, and it solidifies their place at the top of my Sony earbuds buying list. The Sony WH-1000XM5 last for 8 hours of playback, and their case boosts that up to 24 hours. That's some good battery life. Thanks, Sony, now I can listen to the entirety of Gojira's From Mars to Sirius a grand total of seven times, and then make my way to Unicorn on my eighth listen. The WF-C710N, despite their lower price, last for 8.5 hours on a charge. That means I can now listen to From Mars to Sirius a total of eight times, all the way through. I'm not very good at math, and even I know that's more times. The case is slimmer than both the LinkBuds Fit and the WF-1000XM5, making it easier to slip them into a pocket when I leave the house. The ANC is on par with the LinkBuds Fit, somehow, and the fit is more comfortable thanks to a lack of fitting wings — although the Fit are better for those looking to exercise. OK, so taking my argument to it's logical conclusion that "I want something cheap for the bus that I won't mind breaking or losing", you could easily assume that the even cheaper WF-C510 might be closer to the top of my list. But that's not the crux of my reasoning behind my slightly more expensive choice. The WF-C510 are a great pair of buds. If you're looking to spend a bit less and still get great sound and comfort, they're a solid in-ear option. But I want something that balances a lower price with sound quality and feature set — and, as Anubis places the buds on his scales in the great deserts of the underworld, the heart and features of the WF-C710N measure perfectly against the feather of their price. So. If if I was to spend my actual money on a pair of Sony's earbuds right now, it's not going to be the top of the range kings or the budget heroes — it's the buds that are only middle of the road in terms of price. Because everything else makes them a very tempting in-ear option indeed. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Benson Boone's Comeback Single Returns To Multiple Charts At Once
Benson Boone's 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' reenters multiple U.K. charts as his album ... More American Heart begins to slip and "Beautiful Things" leads the charge. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Benson Boone performs onstage at the 67th annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy ) Less than a month ago, Benson Boone's sophomore album American Heart debuted on charts all around the world. The set earned a lofty start on rankings in most nations, as Boone has become a certified hitmaker and one of the more exciting new names in pop music. As American Heart begins to dwindle down tallies, its lead single is enjoying a resurgence in the United Kingdom. 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' Reappears 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' returns to multiple lists in the U.K. this week, where Boone has cultivated a sizable fanbase throughout the past year or two. The track currently lives on three different charts in the country, reappearing on all but one of them. The tune, which introduced the American Heart era, lands at No. 91 on the Official Singles chart and comes in at No. 100 — last place — on the Official Singles Downloads tally. 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' Falls on the Streaming List Interestingly, 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' declines on the Official Streaming chart. While the composition rises onto several rosters, it seems that purchases may be fueling Boone's comeback, as it slips from No. 72 to No. 86 on the list of the most-streamed tracks across the U.K. Benson Boone Scores Three Simultaneous Hits 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' is one of three popular tracks by Boone that currently appear on the U.K. charts. Among the trio, it is featured on the fewest number of rankings. 'Beautiful Things,' which was released in early 2024, remains his top hit as it lifts to No. 12 on the Official Singles chart. That tune is a top 40 success on both streaming and sales rosters. 'Mystical Magical,' the second official promotional cut from American Heart, lives on the same four tallies as 'Beautiful Things.' While Boone's breakout smash is currently his biggest win on the Official Singles chart, 'Mystical Magical' leads when it comes to pure purchases. 'Beautiful Things' Remains Benson Boone's Biggest Hit 'Beautiful Things' outpaces both 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' and 'Mystical Magical' in every respect, even though it's been present on the U.K. charts for well over a year. The global hit has racked up 77 frames on the Official Singles chart, easily surpassing the 17 that 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' has managed, as well as the 11 that 'Mystical Magical' has collected. In fact, 'Beautiful Things' has lived on the main songs tally for several times longer than both of those tracks combined.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Choose Between These Benson Boone Songs
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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Pop star Benson Boone's cookies, part of Crumbl collab, draw a crowd
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Mystical Magical (2025) was the inspiration for the cookie, thanks to the lyric 'you can feel like moonbeam ice cream, taking off your blue jeans'. NEW YORK – If American pop star Benson Boone were a cookie, he would taste, in this reporter's opinion, unpleasant. The flavour would be cloyingly sweet and frosted with notes of lemon, berry and an unnameable processed aftertaste that lingers on the tongue as if you have just woken up and have yet to brush your teeth. Or, at the very least, that is what a Crumbl cookie inspired by one of his songs tastes like. Still, that has not stopped people from popping into the nearest Crumbl – of which there are more than 1,000 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada – to purchase Benson Boone's Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie, a collaboration between the sweet treat company and the 23-year-old artiste. Boone, a singer who quit US reality singing competition American Idol in 2021 and found mainstream fame soon after, is perhaps best known for backflipping off pianos in tight jumpsuits while performing his hit Beautiful Things (2024). Benson Boone performing at the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 26. PHOTO: REUTERS Mystical Magical (2025), another song by Boone, was the inspiration for the cookie thanks to the lyric 'you can feel like moonbeam ice cream, taking off your blue jeans'. The song has taken some criticism online, with some social media users suggesting the lyrics sound like something written by artificial intelligence. But it has certainly inspired plenty of memes. As has its accompanying dessert, which Crumbl describes as 'a mystical, magical chilled chocolate cookie packed with cookies and cream pieces, crowned with vibrant moonbeam ice cream-inspired lemon, berry, and marshmallow toppings, and finished with a sweet white drizzle and a final sprinkle of cookies and cream'. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business Singapore's economy continues to expand in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate Singapore Singapore to train more aviation and maritime officials from around the world Singapore What's in a name? 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In early July in New York City, the line at the Crumbl location in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood snaked out the store and around the corner. A sandwich board advertising Boone's confection stood guard at the door. When asked if they had come specifically for that cookie, well over a dozen patrons, most of them European tourists, made their lack of familiarity with Boone fairly evident. Outside a Crumbl store in the Chelsea neighbourhood of Manhattan, a location of the chain popular with tourists, on July 2. PHOTO: HIROKO MASUIKE/NYTIMES Instead, most noted that they had come to try Crumbl after seeing the brand on TikTok. Ms Alaina Kirby and Ms Lisa Sim, cabin crew members for Norse Atlantic Airways, stood outside the shop juggling suitcases and pink Crumbl bags on their arms while waiting for an Uber to take them to the airport for a flight home to England. Their kids, they said, asked them to bring home some cookies, including Boone's. Customers at three Crumbl locations in Manhattan, who purchased Boone's confection, seemed to be doing so for somebody else. Ms Tammy Lares, 34, a doula who lives in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was buying one at the request of her 15-year-old stepdaughter. Ms Terri Darkwah, 25, a nurse manager who lives in Brooklyn, similarly stopped by to get some treats – including the Moonbeam Ice Cream – for her sister-in-law. MaryClaire Childre, 14, said it tasted 'like an elevated sugar cookie'. She and Julia Vargas, her fellow ninth grader in Manhattan, bought one cookie, which contains 920 calories and sells for just over US$5 (S$6.40) after tax, to share. Julia Vargas (left) and MaryClair Childre with a Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie outside a Crumbl store on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on July 2. PHOTO: HIROKO MASUIKE/NYTIMES Inside the Upper West Side store, the air smelled distinctly of sugar. Ms Cece Hatcher, a Crumbl employee at that location, said the Moonbeam cookie had been popular with teenagers. 'People have been coming in and asking if they'll get a free cookie if they do a backflip,' she said. The answer, she stressed, is no. NYTIMES
