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X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album
X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album

The Irish Sun

time2 days ago

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  • The Irish Sun

X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album

ONE of the finalists of The X Factor looks almost unrecognisable seven years after a drug controversy. He auditioned for the ITV show three times before finally getting to the live shows in 2018. 7 Anthony Russell came third on the 15th series of The X Factor Credit: Rex Features 7 He now looks almost unrecognisable after he was kicked off the live tour in a drugs scandal Credit: Instagram 7 He recently performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards Credit: Instagram After his tenure on the show, he now looks completely different with long hair and a beard. In a video promoting his new music, he wore a grey tracksuit combo, monochrome t-shirt and black trainers with fluorescent He captioned the clip: "2nd Album Street Songs Project is out now everywhere can't believe the response it had, nothin but love keep streaming." READ MORE ON X FACTOR STARS In another snap on social media, he donned a heavy leather jacket, grey jeans and thick trainers after he performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards. He originally auditioned for X Factor in 2007 in front of He re-auditioned for the talent competition in 2017 where three of the judges said yes. In 2018, he was brought back to be mentored by Louis Tomlinson where he finished third in the live final. Most read in News TV The One Direction star He paid for the aspiring singer to get clean, and was left in tears when Anthony returned to audition. X Factor's Louis Tomlinson in tears at Anthony Russell's audition The Sun exclusively revealed that Anthony was kicked off The X Factor Live tour after We exclusively revealed that Just hours before he was due on stage in Hull, the singer agreed to leave the touring show on February 25, 2019. He broke his silence after allegedly being as he claimed that he was "dealing with his issues." Winners of The X Factor WHO won each season of the long-running ITV talent competition? Series one (2004): Series two (2005): Shayne Ward Series three (2006): Series four (2007): Series five (2008): Series six (2009): Series seven (2010): Series eight (2011): Little Mix Series nine (2012): James Arthur Series 10 (2013): Series 11 (2014): Ben Haenow Series 12 (2015): Louisa Johnson Series 13 (2016): Matt Terry Series 14 (2017): Series 15 (2018): A show source told us at the time: "We found suspicious plastic bags with a white powder in them. "We think it was cocaine and we obviously couldn't keep him on the tour." 7 The star is still very much involved in music Credit: Instagram/Anthony Russell 7 He now sports a very different look than his days on ITV Credit: Instagram 7 Anthony auditioned for The X Factor three times Credit: Rex Features 7 Louis Tomlinson paid for him to go to rehab before he was brought back to the show Credit: Rex Features

X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album
X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album

Scottish Sun

time2 days ago

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  • Scottish Sun

X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album

ONE of the finalists of The X Factor looks almost unrecognisable seven years after a drug controversy. He auditioned for the ITV show three times before finally getting to the live shows in 2018. 7 Anthony Russell came third on the 15th series of The X Factor Credit: Rex Features 7 He now looks almost unrecognisable after he was kicked off the live tour in a drugs scandal Credit: Instagram 7 He recently performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards Credit: Instagram Anthony Russell, 35, competed for a record contract on the fifteenth series of The X Factor. After his tenure on the show, he now looks completely different with long hair and a beard. In a video promoting his new music, he wore a grey tracksuit combo, monochrome t-shirt and black trainers with fluorescent He captioned the clip: "2nd Album Street Songs Project is out now everywhere can't believe the response it had, nothin but love keep streaming." In another snap on social media, he donned a heavy leather jacket, grey jeans and thick trainers after he performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards. He originally auditioned for X Factor in 2007 in front of Simon Cowell, Sharon Osborne, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue when he was just 17-years-old. He re-auditioned for the talent competition in 2017 where three of the judges said yes. In 2018, he was brought back to be mentored by Louis Tomlinson where he finished third in the live final. The One Direction star heard about Anthony's addiction and reached out to him to help him go to rehab. He paid for the aspiring singer to get clean, and was left in tears when Anthony returned to audition. X Factor's Louis Tomlinson in tears at Anthony Russell's audition The Sun exclusively revealed that Anthony was kicked off The X Factor Live tour after finding himself at the centre of a 'drugs' scandal back in February 2019. We exclusively revealed that tour staff found suspicious plastic bags filled with white powder in his hotel room. Just hours before he was due on stage in Hull, the singer agreed to leave the touring show on February 25, 2019. He broke his silence after allegedly being caught with "cocaine" as he claimed that he was "dealing with his issues." Winners of The X Factor WHO won each season of the long-running ITV talent competition? Series one (2004): Steve Brookstein Series two (2005): Shayne Ward Series three (2006): Leona Lewis Series four (2007): Leon Jackson Series five (2008): Alexandra Burke Series six (2009): Joe McElderry Series seven (2010): Matt Cardle Series eight (2011): Little Mix Series nine (2012): James Arthur Series 10 (2013): Sam Bailey Series 11 (2014): Ben Haenow Series 12 (2015): Louisa Johnson Series 13 (2016): Matt Terry Series 14 (2017): Rak-Su Series 15 (2018): Dalton Harris A show source told us at the time: "We found suspicious plastic bags with a white powder in them. "We think it was cocaine and we obviously couldn't keep him on the tour." 7 The star is still very much involved in music Credit: Instagram/Anthony Russell 7 He now sports a very different look than his days on ITV Credit: Instagram 7 Anthony auditioned for The X Factor three times Credit: Rex Features

DJ Snake Drops 'Patience,' a Cinematic Reimagining of Amadou & Mariam's Iconic 'Sabali'
DJ Snake Drops 'Patience,' a Cinematic Reimagining of Amadou & Mariam's Iconic 'Sabali'

Identity

time06-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Identity

DJ Snake Drops 'Patience,' a Cinematic Reimagining of Amadou & Mariam's Iconic 'Sabali'

DJ Snake has unveiled 'Patience', a stunning new music video that reimagines Amadou & Mariam's beloved 2008 track 'Sabali' into a soul-stirring meditation on migration, identity, and heritage. Shot in Senegal and directed by Valentin Guiod, the short film stars acclaimed French actor Omar Sy alongside cameos from Amadou & Mariam themselves—marking one of the duo's final appearances following Amadou's recent passing. Blending striking visuals with emotional depth, 'Patience' tells the story of a young man's journey across borders, capturing both the beauty and heartbreak of displacement. 'Each time, I try to explore new inspirations,' DJ Snake said. 'I'd never really touched on West Africa, and this time, it all came together naturally. What's funny is, 'Sabali' means patience.' The video has already made waves on the global festival circuit, winning top honors at the Berlin Music Video Awards, Aesthetica Short Film Festival, and Kinsale Sharks. More than a visual companion, 'Patience' stands as a political and cultural statement—deeply personal for Snake, the son of Algerian immigrants, and Omar Sy, whose roots trace back to Senegal and Mauritania. Watch the music video here! DJ Snake – Patience (with Amadou & Mariam) (Official Short Movie) DJ Snake – Patience (with Amadou & Mariam) (Official Short Movie) Support SOS MÉDITERRANÉE's missions here: Listen to 'Patience' here: Join DJ Snake's Discord Server: Follow DJ Snake: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Website: CAST Sekou: Omar Sy Moudou: Alassane Diong Aida: Anna Thiandoum Assane:

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