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Irish Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Leinster skipper Jack Conan admits it was a patchy win over Scarlets
Leinster skipper Jack Conan accepted his side had been less than fluid against Scarlets in the URC quarter-final. Leinster had scored four tries, James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park, Jamie Osborne and Hugo Keenan crossed for tries while there were a further three penalties providing points. But each time they had threatened to pull clear the gremlins got in and Scarlets managed to keep in touch. "We were good in parts," said Conan of the 12-point, 33-21 win, that was maybe closer than expected by most beforehand. "Our discipline killed us, we gave them a lot of soft penalties. To be fair to Scarlets they stuck at it and battled hard, they're a team with a lot of passion and they pushed us at times. "We were inaccurate and forced things a little bit. It's good to have another week but there were some frustrating bits there. "Lads want to have big moments They want to feel like they're doing well, but sometimes there's a bit of over-eagerness and over-zealousness. "You force things a little bit and get away with things although I thought Hollie [Davidson] was on the money today. I don't think it's anything other than lads trying a bit too hard." Leinster move on to meet Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-final having smashed the same opposition 52-0 in the Champions Cup quarter-final on April 11 and then beating then 13-7 in the last round of the URC-proper on May 17. Continued Conan: "It's strange when you've played a team twice in the past six weeks so it helps with the prep because you know what they're going to do to a degree. "But it's a little bit different every time you come up against a team. I don't think we were great the last time we played them, we had a good win in Europe, but they had lads coming back in so it'll be a tough test for us." Scarlets captain Josh Macleod felt the match was still there to be won after the first 40 minutes, not least as they had managed to close the gap to one point just before the break. "At half-time there was plenty of belief, but I'm extremely proud of the bunch. They're a top group of guys but today we just came up short. "I think we were the only people in the UK with any sort of belief going into today. The media thought it would be a runaway win for them. We didn't and hopefully for large parts of the game we showed that."
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'V, let's make a song': Conan Gray promises to craft ‘the saddest track ever' following BTS member's shoutout
Back in 2020, during a time when BTS was still actively promoting as a full group, the members sat down for an interview with Rolling Stone, revealing the artists who have inspired them. Among the many talented names, BTS' V specifically mentioned American singer-songwriter Conan Gray. And of course, whenever BTS speaks, the world listens. The shoutout quickly reached Conan, who excitedly took to Instagram to react. During an interview at that time, when asked if he'd ever want to collaborate with BTS or V, Conan didn't hold back. The songwriter couldn't contain his excitement, saying he 'loves V so much' and would 'adore' making a song with him, even promising to 'write the saddest song ever' if given the chance. He also confessed his admiration for the entire group, saying he'd love to attend one of their concerts—if only he could get a ticket. Fans instantly went into meltdown mode. Social media lit up with edits, reaction threads, and memes manifesting a future V x Conan Gray heartbreak anthem. Some fans even joked about starting a petition to make this collab happen. One post read, 'Imagine V's voice on a Conan Gray sad boy track??? The world isn't ready.' When Will the BTS Members Return From Military Service? As fans eagerly await BTS' full-group comeback, the countdown has officially begun. Several members are already well into their service, and the timeline for their return is becoming clearer. The BTS military service enlistment started with BTS' Jin. Here's what we know: Jin—He got discharged on June 12, 2024. As the eldest member, he was the first to enlist. J-Hope—Discharge on October 17, 2024. RM – Enlisted in December 2023, projected to be discharged on June 10, 2025. V (Taehyung)—Also began service in December 2023. He will be discharged on June 10, 2025, along with RM. Jungkook—the youngest—enlisted in December 2023 as well and is expected to return on June 11, 2025. Jimin—Enlisted alongside Jungkook, with the same expected discharge on June 11, 2025. SUGA—Serving alternative service as a public worker, expected to complete his term on June 21, 2025. With all seven members projected to complete their duties by mid-2025, ARMYs are officially on reunion watch. Could a full-group comeback and maybe even that emotional Conan Gray collab be just around the corner?
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conan Gray's 'This Song' Lyrics Are an Open Letter Fueled by Yearning
The Conan Gray-shaped hole in your heart is about to be filled, because the singer-songwriter is officially back with the latest single off his upcoming album, 'This Song.' Along with heartfelt lyrics that openly yearn for romance, the track is married with whimsical string-heavy production reminiscent of the Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris'... we can hear those TikTok mashups already. The song brings Conan back to his vulnerable bedroom pop songwriting roots, which is fitting since he wrote most of his fourth studio album, Wishbone, from that very place. Wishbone is set to be released on August 29, and Conan revealed that he had 'secretly' stumbled upon the writing process almost two years ago. 'Over the past two years, I've been secretly writing songs. After shows in the basements of the venues, in the sheets of my hotel beds, in narrow gaps between tours— I'd come back home and write all the things I felt nobody wanted to hear. Maybe even the things I didn't want people to hear,' Conan wrote on Instagram. 'It felt like the music was reminding me who I am, at an experimental time in my twenties where 'who I am' had no definition at all.' He continued, 'I played the songs to the very first person I'd ever made music with, Dan Nigro, and I quietly began to record. I didn't know why I was recording, I just was. I didn't know what story I was telling, I was just living in it. Slowly I started to see myself in full picture. The slivers of myself I'd always been, but never faced. The songs I'd always been writing, but never singing. Before I knew it I was surrounded by an album.' That being said! Now seems like a good time to learn the lyrics of 'This Song' as Conan is hitting a few music festivals later this year. Lyrics by Conan Gray [Verse 1] Yeah, I know that I love you And I have a feeling that you love me back I'm sat in my bedroom And I hear your heart like a train on the tracks Your eyes are like heaven Your voice is like rain Eleven elevens, they all hear your name Too shy to tell you the words on my mind I hope you can see if you read through these linesGet in, it's time to yearn (aka... a likely thing to do during a Conan song). In the first verse, he confesses his love for his subject with pure poetry. When he feels those emotions could potentially be reciprocated, he seemingly calls back to Train's 'Drops of Jupiter': 'She acts like summer / and walks like rain.' Conan shares that he wishes for this person every time the clock turns 11:11 — it's also a nod to another Wishbone track of the same name.[Chorus] That I wrote this song about you A song that I wish you knew A song that I tried to sing But now I'll say it straight I wrote this song about youIn case the subject needed clarity on whether this song was about them... now they know. [Verse 2] I drive through the suburbs And you're playing all of your favorite songs You joke about your mother She can't help but cry when she hears Elton John You're singing obnoxious I'm laughing like spring Your brown racer jacket My hands through the sleeves The smell of your perfume Is all over me I can't wash it off so it's easy to see The second verse is truly what love is all about... it's the little things. Singing along to Elton John songs, wearing each other's clothes, and embracing the lingering scent of each other's fragrances. Also, there could be a cute lil Easter egg that potentially ties back to Conan's bestie, Olivia Rodrigo, here with 'You're singing obnoxious' and her 'Deja Vu' lyrics: 'Watching re-runs of Glee / Being annoying.' [Chorus][Bridge] You know that I love you Is it dumb believing you might love me too? Yeah [Outro] (I wrote this song about you) (I wrote this song about you) You know that I love you You Might Also Like 18 Best Leggings Brands That Will Make Your Butt Look Like an 11/10 37 Selena Gomez Hairstyles to Copy If You're Trying to Level-Up Your Hair Game 11 Waterproof Makeup Products You Have to Try
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Conan Gray Masters the Art of Yearning in 'This Song' Lyrics
The Conan Gray-shaped hole in your heart is about to be filled, because the singer-songwriter is officially back with the latest single off his upcoming album, 'This Song.' Along with heartfelt lyrics that openly yearn for romance, the track is married with whimsical string-heavy production reminiscent of the Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris'... we can hear those TikTok mashups already. The song brings Conan back to his vulnerable bedroom pop songwriting roots, which is fitting since he wrote most of his fourth studio album, Wishbone, from that very place. Wishbone is set to be released on August 29, and Conan revealed that he had 'secretly' stumbled upon the writing process almost two years ago. 'Over the past two years, I've been secretly writing songs. After shows in the basements of the venues, in the sheets of my hotel beds, in narrow gaps between tours— I'd come back home and write all the things I felt nobody wanted to hear. Maybe even the things I didn't want people to hear,' Conan wrote on Instagram. 'It felt like the music was reminding me who I am, at an experimental time in my twenties where 'who I am' had no definition at all.' He continued, 'I played the songs to the very first person I'd ever made music with, Dan Nigro, and I quietly began to record. I didn't know why I was recording, I just was. I didn't know what story I was telling, I was just living in it. Slowly I started to see myself in full picture. The slivers of myself I'd always been, but never faced. The songs I'd always been writing, but never singing. Before I knew it I was surrounded by an album.' That being said! Now seems like a good time to learn the lyrics of 'This Song' as Conan is hitting a few music festivals later this year. Lyrics by Conan Gray [Verse 1] Yeah, I know that I love you And I have a feeling that you love me back I'm sat in my bedroom And I hear your heart like a train on the tracks Your eyes are like heaven Your voice is like rain Eleven elevens, they all hear your name Too shy to tell you the words on my mind I hope you can see if you read through these lines Get in, it's time to yearn (aka... a likely thing to do during a Conan song). In the first verse, he confesses his love for his subject with pure poetry. When he feels those emotions could potentially be reciprocated, he seemingly calls back to Train's 'Drops of Jupiter': 'She acts like summer / and walks like rain.' Conan shares that he wishes for this person every time the clock turns 11:11 — it's also a nod to another Wishbone track of the same name. [Chorus] That I wrote this song about you A song that I wish you knew A song that I tried to sing But now I'll say it straight I wrote this song about you In case the subject needed clarity on whether this song was about them... now they know. [Verse 2] I drive through the suburbs And you're playing all of your favorite songs You joke about your mother She can't help but cry when she hears Elton John You're singing obnoxious I'm laughing like spring Your brown racer jacket My hands through the sleeves The smell of your perfume Is all over me I can't wash it off so it's easy to see The second verse is truly what love is all about... it's the little things. Singing along to Elton John songs, wearing each other's clothes, and embracing the lingering scent of each other's fragrances. Also, there could be a cute lil Easter egg that potentially ties back to Conan's bestie, Olivia Rodrigo, here with 'You're singing obnoxious' and her 'Deja Vu' lyrics: 'Watching re-runs of Glee / Being annoying.' [Chorus] [Bridge] You know that I love you Is it dumb believing you might love me too? Yeah [Outro] (I wrote this song about you) (I wrote this song about you) You know that I love you
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conan O'Brien says watching 'Hacks' tackle late night TV gives him PTSD: 'I'm kind of reliving it'
Hacks is bringing TV veteran Conan O'Brien back to the trenches of his late night era. In the latest episode of SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend, the comedian and former late night host welcomed Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs to chat about stand-up diva Deborah Vance's (Jean Smart) big return to the late night circuit on the latest season of the HBO hit. O'Brien admitted that he's experienced PTSD from watching the storyline unfold given his own history with late night. "The show delves into late night this year, which was fascinating for me because there are things that you cite in the show that I've lived through," O'Brien said. "And so I'll get a little bit of PTSD from watching it, but it's also really funny and apt. Like getting notes or, 'This is what we heard about,' you know, in the early days of my late night show research, and what are people saying and what do we need to try and adjust?" "It was all stuff that just felt impossible," he recounted of that period. "I'm kind of reliving it a little bit through your show, but you guys are doing a very good job of hitting a bunch of the nerves, which means you're getting it right." O'Brien made his late night debut with Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 1993, taking over David Letterman's post and holding it down until 2009. That led to his infamous and short-lived tenure on The Tonight Show, which was followed by the 2010 cult favorite Conan on TBS, which ran for 11 seasons up until 2021. Downs called writing a show about making a late night show "so stressful and hard," noting, "I didn't do five shows a week and have to do monologue jokes. And yet, viscerally, I felt the pressure of that."Naturally, O'Brien has been namedropped in the show. Jimmy Kimmel, playing a version of himself, confronts Smart's Deborah Vance in episode 5, "Clickable Face," after she poaches Kristen Bell to be a guest on her show. An angry Kimmel informs her that he's been entitled to "custody" of Bell since "Conan died." O'Brien told Downs that the scene "killed" him. "It's a very funny joke and nonsensical," he said. "What I loved about it is that it's said [and] no one questions it," he said, "It's just like . . . I get her after Conan died. And it's just like, that's understood. And I'm laughing because no one questions it." (Don't fret: co-creator Lucia Aniello has already assured that O'Brien is not dead in the Hacks universe, leaving the door open for a potential future cameo.) "We definitely want you on the show," Downs reiterated to O'Brien on the podcast, also sharing that Kimmel improvised the line in question. "I did not write that line." "Let me write that down," O'Brien quipped. "He will be repaid in kind." Watch the rest of Downs' conversation with O'Brien above. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
