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Extra.ie
7 hours ago
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- Extra.ie
From Charli XCX to Oasis – the biggest concerts coming to Dublin this summer
Summer is finally here, folks, and with that some of the biggest names in music are heading to our shores. While the country were left a bit out in the cold surrounding some tours, including Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour and Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National tour, that doesn't mean that the country will be missing out entirely — with some artists coming here for the first time in six months to over 15 years. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW With this, we at have picked some of the biggest shows coming to the capital this summer. Charli XCX at Malahide Castle – June 17 Charli XCX returns to Dublin this summer as Brat Summer 2025 is a go. Pic: Ash Knotek/REX/Shutterstock Brat summer has extended to 2025, and thank god for that as Charli XCX is finally getting her flowers (where were ye when Pop 2 was released, HUH!?) In what's been a huge upgrade since she last graced our shores, the PARTY GIRL has gone from the 3Olympia Theatre to Malahide Castle; where over 20,000 will be revelling in the fun sleaze that her latest, critically acclaimed outing has brought. Long may brat summer continue. Dua Lipa at the Aviva Stadium – June 27 Dua Lipa is heading to the Aviva this June in what's sure to be a classic show. Pic: Ian West/PA Wire The biggest star to come out of the UK this decade, the three-time Grammy winner's tour to promote her latest album Radical Optimism will stop off in the Aviva Stadium for one night only; right before she headlines a massive show at Wembley. Ms Lipa (yes, that's her actual birth name) will be heading to Dublin with plenty of hits in her bag, ranging from her older hits such as New Rules and IDGAF to her new bops, including Training Season and Houdini. Justin Timberlake at Marlay Park – June 28 'This is going to ruin the tour'? Apparently not. Photo by. Well, it turns out the tour wasn't ruined after Justin's arrest last year, as Justin will be heading to Dublin at the end of June. Celebrating three decades since he shot to worldwide fame with *NSYNC, and over 12 years since his last gig in Ireland when he headlined Phoenix Park; with him expected to go through the hits over his illustrious career, as well as new songs from his latest album, Everything I Thought I Was. Lana del Rey at the Aviva Stadium – June 30 Lana del Rey is set to bring her crooning, moody songs to the Aviva just three days after Dua Lipa and her bops. Talk about a full 180, eh? (Sorry). Pic: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images Talk about a whiplash from Dua Lipa just three days before. The crooning 'sad girl hours' of Lana del Rey will be gracing Landsdowne Road at the end of June, and while her latest album Classic isn't expected to be released before the show, some of her classics including from Born to Die, Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, and her two latest singles. Billie Eilish at the 3 Arena – July 26 & 27 The multi-time Grammy and Oscar winner is heading to the 3Arena this July. Pic: Valerie Macon / AFP With her career going from strength to strength following the release of HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Billie Eilish is showing no signs of slowing down; with her coming back to Dublin for the first time in two years as part of her mammoth world tour. With her music reaching all ages and all demographics, of course it's no surprise that this will be one of the hottest tickets this summer. Oasis at Croke Park – August 16 & 17 It's finally happening — Oasis are reuniting with two mammoth gigs in Croke Park. Pic: Emmett/Fear PR/PA Wire It's finally happening. 16 years after the most acrimonious split of all time between feuding brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, the guns fell silent, and they've finally reunited. Those of us who were lucky enough to survive the Ticketmaster wars (albeit paying extortionate pricing due to the *ahem* 'dynamic' pricing), the lads are finally back; with their two gigs in Croke Park set to be the biggest gig in Ireland not only this summer, but in 2025. Robbie Williams at Croke Park – August 23 And just days later, Robbie Williams will take to Croker for the first time since 2006. Pic: Brittany Long/Publishd/REX/Shutterstock Could this be another wrinkle in the three-decade long feud between Robbie and Oasis after that call-out at the BRITs all those years ago? Probably not. But still a fun coincidence that Robbie will just miss the boys, eh? After three and a half decades in the limelight, Robbie returns to Croker for the first time in nearly 20 years — ironically longer than Oasis — with over 80,000 people set to flock to hear the hits of the former Take That man.
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
I spent £125 at Charli XCX's favourite restaurant - one thing had to be changed
As a north Londoner, when I heard that Charli XCX's favourite London restaurant was just down the road in Highbury and Islington, I knew I had to pop in for a bite Charli XCX is easily one of the most influential figures for Gen Z and Millenials alike, thanks to the success of her 2024 album Brat, which birthed the iconic Brat Summer era and sent a slime green wave global as fans channelled their inner Brat. A year on, the 365 singer is still having a cultural impact, from her DJ set with Cannes (alongside fiancé George Daniel) to her song 'I think about it all the time' climbing in virality on TikTok as the backing track for the new 'propaganda I'm not falling for' trend. As the cultural icon she's become, her recommendations are treated like gold dust and thankfully, she's not gatekeeping them. In a video posted in November 2024, Charli engaged in a quick-fire Q&A with Top Jaw, sharing her top recommendations, from the best bar in London (she says it's Trisha's in Soho) to her favourite restaurant. Charli's favourite London spot, Trullo, is based in Highbury and Islington. The quaint, unassuming restaurant is mere seconds from the tube station, and is nested on St Paul's Road. It's only noticeable by it's royal blue exterior and doubles as the perfect spot for a mega star to grab a low-key bite. I managed to book a table for 9pm, fairly late but a win is a win. Once seated at our table, the lights around us dimmed and my friend and I couldn't help but notice how cosy and - dare I say - romantic the spot had become. It'd make the perfect place for a date. We ordered sparkling white wine and the Bruschetta of Westcombe ricotta and marinated Olasagasti anchovy (£14.50) to start, although our waiter described a delicious squid starter option that wasn't featured on the menu. For mains, we both loved the sound of the Pici with white asparagus, prosciutto San Daniele and egg yolk (£21), but asked for a different pasta shape - sorry to be pici but I love tagliatelle! Our waiter obliged and offered the meal in a tagliatelle shape instead which tasted divine. With a huge portion, oozing with flavour, it's no surprise that Charli listed this as one of her favourites in the whole city. From incredible service, indulgent food and a cosy atmosphere. In total, our meal, including drinks and service charge cost £125.42 for two. You really can't go wrong with a bite at Trullo, but good luck at getting a spot as bookings fill fast. Next month, you'll be able to experience Charli's very own music recommendations, as the singer has been busy curating her own 'Party Girl Festival' which she'll headline along with personally chosen special guests, including 070 Shake, The Dare and The Japanese House, with many more still to come. The 'Party Girl Festival' is part of the LIDO festival and will take place from June 6 to June 15, but Charli won't take to the stage until June 14. The singer announced the 'Party Girl Festival' via Instagram, sharing the festival poster with the caption: "I'm throwing a festival in London in Victoria Park on June 14th and all these people are playing so get tickets xx." Fans took to the comments to share their excitement at the line-up and Charli's impending performance, with one writing: "This the only time I wish I lived in the UK."
The Guardian
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Demi Adejuyigbe: ‘Everything I do is because of my love for Ocean's Eleven'
On 21 September each year between 2016 and 2021, you made a series of increasingly elaborate tributes to the Earth, Wind and Fire song September that were viewed millions of times. Do you hate that song now? I do feel stressed whenever I hear September, but I try to ignore it. A few years ago, before the last video came out, I had a panic attack at a Home Depot simply by imagining that it came on. That's when I was like, I gotta stop doing this – I don't think I enjoy it any more. I made people think I really love that song. It was just a fun idea. I don't want people to feel bad for me. I was hoist by my own petard. I'm the one who made it a thing! What's been your most cringeworthy run-in with a celebrity? One year I was at a festival when Charli xcx was performing. I have mutual friends with her and I knew that we share a birthday, we're the exact same age and we were both born in the UK. So I was a little drunk and I didn't see her set but I was side of stage and saw her standing there, typing on her phone. So I went up to her and said 'Hey, great performance up there. It's funny, you and I have the same birthday.' And she said, 'Oh thanks. Cool.' I later learned that something went wrong during her set and it hadn't happened yet. Clearly she knew I hadn't been watching her at all. I'm sure weird stuff happens to her all the time, but this was a decade ago and I think about it every time she pops up. It is not interesting to have the same birthday as someone. I sing your fake Lana Del Rey song at least once a week. What is your favourite of all your musical parodies? I think my Childish Gambino rap L-A-N-D-O, which was a fake tie-in track about Star Wars filled with Star Wars puns. The timing was just right, because everyone went 'wait, is this real?' The Lana Del Rey one is also a favourite – the reveal of who she is singing about builds so slowly, it is very satisfying. I love all the artists I choose, which means I can recognise the patterns in their songs and write a pretty convincing parody. It's fun to inhabit someone else's skin like that. It's not about making fun of them – so much of the joke is trying to pass my songs off as the real thing. What is the most effort you've put into a joke that you wished more people appreciated? A couple of years ago, I wrote a fake children's book that retold the story of the Fast and the Furious films. I had a friend illustrate it for me, and I just put it on Medium. It was a very accurate recap of the franchise. But it just came and went! It's like I let my child out in the world and now I have no idea where it is. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning If you could change the size of any animal to keep as a pet, what would it be? A pig. I would love to have a pet pig, but they grow really big. If I could have a pig that just stayed small, I would let it roam around the house and play with my cat. Pigs are so cute. They are so cuddly and slovenly. I even like that they're big, but a small one would be easier to deal with. Do you remember how George Clooney had a massive pet pig for like 20 years and it slept in his bed with him? And all through the 1990s, everyone was like, 'So why is this guy a bachelor?' I can't imagine too many women were staying over. 'You have to leave, the pig sleeps here.' What book, film or album do you always return to, and why? Speaking of Clooney, the movie I always return to is Ocean's Eleven. It is the platonic ideal of a watchable film. It's so well written, well scripted and well directed. It stands out as an example of the last movie star era, where you just can't believe all these people are in a movie together. These days that's how every big movie is made. But Ocean's Eleven defined my idea of what movies can and should be. I love heists and cons. Actually, everything I do, trying to deceive an audience and capture their attention, is because of my love for Ocean's Eleven. But what about Don Cheadle's cockney accent? No, I love it. Yes it's bad, but it exists in a world where you don't care it's bad. I think they should all be doing bad accents. They'd get away with it, because it's all charm. If you look very closely, Brad Pitt and George Clooney are actually very stupid in it and they fuck up a lot. But when you watch it, you go 'damn, those guys are brilliant'. They needed 11 people to get the job done! What's the best lesson you've learned from someone you've worked with? I was 23 or 24 and working in my first writers room, on The Good Place. I would point out problems in the scripts a lot – 'Oh, this doesn't work' or 'This sort of breaks the world, we can't use that' – and I could feel the tension building. Someone eventually gave me the advice that if you're going to point out a problem, try and point out a solution too. You don't want to be the person who's just saying 'that doesn't work'. Either propose a fix or accept that it is a temporary solution. Some things won't work perfectly to you, but let it go. Would you rather die at the bottom of the ocean or out in space? Space. I don't fear the ocean like a lot of people do but I feel like I wouldn't be impressed by the bottom of the ocean. Imagine being in space! I look down. I see Earth. I see starlight. Space is more magnificent, more fancy. Who cares about the ocean. I've been in water before. What's your most controversial pop culture opinion? Superhero films are necessary. I'm not saying they're great or they're bad. But a lot of people think Marvel films are the death of cinema and I think that we need to remember that we need big blockbusters that everyone wants to see in order for theaters to thrive – and unfortunately, Marvel movies are the thing of the moment. We need them so we can also have Phantom Thread playing in theaters, because some people won't go see anything else. Yes, we do need more films like Sinners but we also need Avengers 25 so a family of six can take all their kids to see that three times. I think a lot of people believe that if Marvel weren't taking up all the screens, then a family would go see a Steven Soderbergh instead. No, they just won't go to the theatre at all, unfortunately. What is the weirdest thing you have done for love? I have repeatedly put a lot of effort into unrequited crushes that wasn't necessary. I've made art for people that took so much work and time, even when it has been clear they aren't into me. You are not going to convince someone that you love them by Photoshopping fake Criterion DVDs for them. That is a lesson that everyone has to learn – I just had to relearn it a couple times. Demi Adejuyigbe is performing Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going to Do One (1) Backflip on 6-7 June in Sydney, 12-13 June in Adelaide at Adelaide Cabaret festival, 17 June in Auckland and 20-21 June in Melbourne.
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Glastonbury is an 'accident waiting to happen' amid fears of overcrowding as insider claims fatal crowd crush is just a 'matter of time'
Glastonbury is a 'disaster waiting to happen' with dangerous levels of overcrowding risking a fatal crush, a former festival manager claimed last night. In an explosive intervention, the whistleblower warned that a catastrophe could take place unless major safety improvements are made. The insider, who was in a senior management position last year, warned drug-taking was widespread and claimed firefighters were tasked with forcing through crowds to rescue those who have overdosed or collapsed. 'Worst-case scenario, people are going to die,' the source told the Mail on Sunday. 'I think we are going to have some massive issues this year.' The warning comes less than a month before 210,000 people travel to Worthy Farm in Somerset for this year's event. It will feature headline sets from Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Neil Young and Rod Stewart. The capacity of the 900-acre site rose by 7,000 in 2022. Festival-goers say last year's event was marred by overcrowding at smaller stages, which led to some areas closing and one act called Bicep being forced to stop their set for 20 minutes amid fears people at the front could be crushed. The insider claims: A meeting of bosses was called amid forecasts of dangerous levels of overcrowding caused by tens of thousands trying to see a DJ performance by Charli XCX; Amid prolific drug-taking, requests for emergency medical assistance are made every 15 to 20 minutes each night to help those who have overdosed or collapsed; Drug-taking is also rife among staff, including some of those tasked with driving vehicles. Last night the ex-manager, who worked at the site for four years, said he was speaking out as he fears it is a 'matter of time' before a tragedy is caused by overcrowding. 'How has it [Glastonbury] survived this long without a major disaster?' he said. 'It's got to be a mixture of luck and a mixture of good will. 'The jewel in the UK's crown is actually something of a ticking time-bomb.' The source revealed bosses were forced to hold a meeting on the Thursday last year after fearing a serious incident the next night as Dua Lipa finished her set on the Pyramid stage. They claimed firefighters were tasked with forcing through crowds (pictured in 2024) to rescue those who have overdosed or collapse Tens of thousands were expected to flood to a much smaller stage called the Levels, where Charli XCX was performing. But ultimately an emergency plan was not required. Last night a spokesman for Glastonbury – which denied the firefighters claim and said it tested staff drivers for alcohol and drugs – insisted that it uses a 'system of robust and dynamic crowd-management planning', complete with a 500-strong team, which ensures 'that at all safety is at the forefront of everyone's minds'.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I tried supermarket versions of Magnums… 38p per treat winner was packed with first-class flavour & chunky chocolate
LICKALIKES I tried supermarket versions of Magnums… 38p per treat winner was packed with first-class flavour & chunky chocolate Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAGNUM lollies have long been a favourite summer treat but they're even more popular since Brat pop star Charli XCX was spotted with one at Cannes this month. However, stocking up on them can be expensive as they cost around £3.50 for a pack of three. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Charli XCX was spotted with a Magnum ice cream at the recent Cannes film festival Credit: Splash Last week Aldi launched new flavours of its own dupes for around £2.49 a pack. But how do they compare on taste? Laura Stott put stores' own versions to the test and rated them out of five. Classic Magnum, 3 x 100ml, £3.50, Tesco 9 I found the original Magnums to be surprisingly lacking in flavour Credit: Damien McFadden ORIGINAL Magnums – which are made by big-name brand Wall's – are famous for their thick and delicious choccie coating and they don't disappoint on this front. When you unwrap and tuck in, the shell shatters and snaps in the most satisfying way but the shards of choc I found surprisingly lacking in flavour, with none of the creaminess you'd expect considering the generous amount you get. The vanilla ice cream was tasty, nice and thick and it didn't melt too quickly so I had both ice cream and coating on my stick all the way to the bottom of this eat. There is nothing wrong with what you'll find in this box and they are a best-seller for a reason, but that comes at a price. 3/5 Amour Choc Mint, 3 x 110ml, Morrisons, £2.25 9 Morrisons minty ice creams are fresh but have some room for improvement Credit: Damien McFadden LIKE the classic after-dinner nibble but in ice cream form, if you love fresh flavours these will be a good buy. Inside you find three minty ice creams with a thick texture, so it doesn't drip if you want to savour it and eat slowly. 'survey reveals what your ice cream eating habits could say about your personality' Nice chocolate around the outside but despite having decent ingredients this perfectly pleasant lolly just lacked a little something to make it really spark. The ice cream perhaps needs a bit more mint coming through and the chocolate on the outside was noticeably thinner than on some of the others. The price is excellent, however, and you get a big lolly. If you like mint they are certainly worth a go. 3/5 Gianni's Pink Lemonade, 3 x 90ml, Aldi, £2.49 9 The combination of lemon ice cream and raspberry sorbet will go down a treat Credit: Damien McFadden ALDI'S new Gianni's Luxury Pink Lemonade Chocsticks cost £2.49 for three lollies, which shouldn't cause as much of a meltdown at the till as buying a packet of genuine Magnums. These certainly look rather flashy, with a fun appearance which is bound to go down well with the kids if you stick a pack in the freezer when doing the family shop. The combo inside of lemon ice cream and raspberry sorbet with an exterior coated in thick white chocolate and pieces of popping candy is good fun and has some serious 'by the beach and on holiday' vibes. This was a very sugary-tasting lolly and the citrus flavour of the ice cream middle gets a bit lost with all the competing tastes. But as a warm weather treat it's a bit different and very jolly. Rather like an ice cream sundae on a stick. 4/5 Almond Sticks, 3 x 75g, M&S/Ocado, £2.40 9 I thought the Marks & Spencers ice cream was very bland and thin Credit: Damien McFadden VERY good value from M&S but these own-brand ice cream options were a little disappointing when it came to flavour, despite looking and smelling delicious. More of a short and chunky choc ice on a stick but they did seem rather fun-sized compared to some of the other own-brand whoppers and it was hard not to feel a little short-changed when they came out of the box. The taste is inoffensive but I thought the ice cream was very bland and thin, with none of the creamy vanilla richness I was hoping for. A bit of a choc ice of two halves however, as the choccie coating was delicious, with a great flavour and rammed with nutty nibs. A better ice cream filling would be a real game-changer here. 3/5 Chocolate and Caramel, 3 x 110ml, £1.19, Tesco 9 This pack from Tesco was great value for money and a delicious taste Credit: Damien McFadden A WARM weather bargain from Tesco. This box of three lollies was a winner at the till, coming in at an incredible 38p per ice which is a summer steal, and almost a third of the price of buying the big brand. Flavour-wise I thought they were first class and in the box you get three massive licks which should satisfy the whole family. Each has tasty caramel flavour ice cream in the middle, which is coated with a chunky layer of milk choc, enhanced with Crunchie-style honeycomb pieces. The choccie outer was the best part of this bite, thick enough to ensure you get that lovely snap if you like to nibble off shards to eat first, like I do. There wasn't a huge amount of the honeycomb pieces which some might find disappointing but, for me, any more would have been too sickly, so I was very happy. Great value for money, and a tasty treat. Winner - 5/5 Double Dip Choc Raspberry, 3 x 88ml, £3.25, Sainsbury's 9 The Double Dip Choc Raspberry from Sainsbury's are a real grown-up treat and delicious Credit: Damien McFadden THESE are very fancy choc and fruit-flavoured ice creams which will bring a touch of luxury to your freezer and work just as well as a dessert or garden eat. Inside you get yummy raspberry ice cream which has a thick, creamy flavour and tastes just as delicious and decadent as any posh tub you might buy. There's a double-thickness milk chocolate layer on the outside which delivers the satisfying shatter you want, and to cut through all that richness there's a sparky and zingy raspberry sauce sandwiched in the middle. These are a real grown-up treat and delicious, but the cost is rather high. And considering the price tag, the lollies themselves are a bit too dinky. 3/5 Chocolate Almond Coated, 3 x 110ml, Asda, £2.10 9 Asda's chocolate treat was high quality and felt like good value for money Credit: Damien McFadden A WELL-PRICED own-brand choc treat that works well as a keep-everyone-happy summertime snack. More classic in taste than some others, so what you find on your stick is a scrummy vanilla ice cream dipped in a coating of milk choc with tasty roasted almond nibs. For the price I thought these were super quality and you also get a lot for your money as they are very substantial. The vanilla whippy-style middle tasted enjoyable, with an ice cream van- style soft texture, and roasting the nutty nibs gave enjoyable additional taste as well as texture. The choc was a little thin and the lolly did start to separate and melt too fast, but that didn't stop me scoffing the lot and then licking my fingers! 4/5 Gelatelli Double Caramel, 4 x 85ml, Lidl, £4.49 9 Lidl's ice cream was messy to eat and it felt like there was too much going on Credit: Damien McFadden I WAS surprised at the steep price of these own-brand licks from Lidl, which were the second-costliest I tried after the Wall's original Magnums. That said, they are pretty fancy lollies with a lot of flavours packed on to the wooden stick. Inside the chunky milk choc outer you'll find it crammed with nutty nibs, then a thick layer of caramel sauce, ice cream with biscuit, more nut flavours and then more white chocolate, plus biccie pieces. There's an awful lot going on here, which is generous – and if you love a toffee-style ice cream cone you'll probably think these are fab. I found them a bit messy to eat, and the stick was almost too small for all the goodies attached to it. But if you have a sweet tooth you'll be in heaven. They're overpriced though, and paying less for a more streamlined ice will keep everyone just as happy.
