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Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots music festival among most expensive in UK amid concerns over 'value for money'
Scotland festival-goers "should consider what they value most in their experience" because events are not cheap Festival season is nearly upon us and many Scots are gearing up for the music event of their choice. From Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival to Glasgow and Edinburgh Summer Sessions, we are totally spoiled for choice this summer. However, there is no escaping the fact that arts events are costly. Between food, drink, transport, and festival tickets themselves, music lovers can find themselves hundreds of pounds out of pocket before even seeing an act. In fact, a new study has revealed that a hugely popular music festival in Scotland is the ninth-most expensive music event in the UK. TRNSMT, which takes place over three days in Glasgow Green every July, is the pricey festival in question. TRNSMT charges £89.50 per day, according to research by online casino guide CritiqueJeu, which examined ticket prices for over 300 UK festivals scheduled in 2025, calculating the cost per day based on the minimum ticket price. The music extravaganza, organised by DF Concerts, boasts 50 Cent, The Script, Snow Patrol, and Biffy Clyro among its line-up this year. It has become the country's biggest festival since T in the Park wrapped up in 2016. "Seeing the variation in cost for these festivals can lead to a 'something for everyone' ideal," Paul LENGLET, co-founder and editor of CritiqueJeu, said on the findings. "However, with the cost of living still high and the UK public suffering from hits to their wallets, it's time to question whether the festivals are giving value for money." A general admission day ticket currently costs £89.50 from the TRNSMT website, while a full weekend job costs £249.50. There are also options to snap up two day tickets at varying prices. Elsewhere, Leeds Festival and Reading Festival, both happening in August, share first place as the UK's most expensive festivals based on the minimum day ticket price. These events, which typically feature similar line-ups across their separate locations, require £125 for a single day's attendance. BST Hyde Park ranked second most expensive at £101.95 per day. However, it comes with the advantage of a central London location and typically A-list headliners. The event runs from June 27 to July 13, 2025. If you're looking for a festival with multi-day camping and a diverse lineup, Homestead Festival, which was ranked third among all events at £100 per day, is a popular option. The festival takes place from July 18-20, 2025 at Fernhill Farm in Somerset. Parklife Weekender is fourth at £97.70 per day, scheduled for June 8 and 9, 2025 in Manchester. Meanwhile, Bloodstock, known for its heavy metal focus and devoted fan base, ranked fifth on the price index at £96 per day. In general, the study found a huge price gap between the most expensive and most affordable options. While Leeds and Reading charge £125 per day, Swanage Blues festival costs just £3.75 daily, Live on the Wye £3.50, and Chester Folk Festival £3.25. These budget-friendly options cost over 97 per cent less than the premium events. "Festival-goers should consider what they value most in their experience," Paul added. "The headline acts and production values at Leeds and Reading justify their premium pricing for many attendees. "But the amenities on offer are often basic portable toilets and junk food stands. Whereas, smaller events often offer more distinctive atmospheres and community connections that appeal to different audiences.' Top 10 most expensive UK festivals in 2025 (cost per day) Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena Gomez Loses Over 800k Instagram Followers After Crying About The Ongoing Deportations
Selena Gomez has seen a massive drop in her Instagram followers after sharing a now-deleted video in which she cried about the ongoing deportation of illegal migrants. Reports claim the singer deleted her controversial clip because she was worried it showed "weakness" and could put her beauty brand in a bad spot with Republican fans. Since posting the now-deleted video clip, top political figures, including Donald Trump's Border Czar, have slammed Selena Gomez for her reaction to the deportations. The "People You Know" singer has amassed 422 million followers on the popular media-sharing app since dethroning Kylie Jenner in March 2023 to become the most followed woman on the platform. However, she may lose that title as reports suggest she has lost over 800,000 followers in the last 30 days after the website CritiqueJeu analyzed her social media account. "Selena Gomez had a great end to 2024, but the start of 2025 has not been so gentle on her," Paul Lenglet, co-founder and editor of CritiqueJeu, said about the situation, per Daily Mail. "The star has been facing many criticisms over her participation and performance on Emilia Pérez, a film directed and filmed in Paris, but with a story that takes place in Mexico." He added, "The film's backlash, especially from Mexican audiences, is now combined with backlash from her video condemning the deportation of Mexican immigrants by ICE. Gomez has been known for publicly speaking out, but this can alienate different segments of her fanbase—and potential Rare Beauty, her make-up brand, customers." The drop in Gomez's followers comes amid the massive backlash she has garnered over an emotional video she posted. The "Wizard of Waverly Place" actress came under for sharing a now-deleted video where she cried in response to President Donald Trump's mass deportation of undocumented migrants. "All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don't understand. I'm so sorry, I wish I could do something but I can't. I don't know what to do. I'll try everything, I promise," Gomez said in the clip, which she captioned: "I'm sorry [Mexican flag emoji]." Shortly after sharing the clip, Gomez was heavily criticized, prompting her to delete the clip swiftly. A source recently revealed that the "Ice Cream" singer deleted her emotional deportation video because she was worried it showed "weakness" and feared it could "alienate" Republican fans of her beauty brand. "She realizes that she cannot go up against a Republican-backed nation - many of whom are loyal customers of her Rare Beauty brand," the insider told the Daily Mail. They continued, "She does not wish to alienate. She is going to stay out of politics and in her own lane after that drama." They further noted that Gomez was only trying to help, but her message may have been lost because she was so emotional. The source went on to explain that Gomez is very "passionate" about immigration but feels she can "never win" after seeing the backlash it has generated. "Selena thought that she was being authentic and helpful with her video but in retrospect, she realizes that it could have been more powerful without the tears," the source shared. "The tears showed weakness and that is not what she intended." "She is very passionate and after seeing critics calling for her to help by donating some of her millions to enrich the lives of immigrants in their home countries, she realized that she could never win," the source added. "[Gomez] only wants people to see that most Americans are descended from immigrants. Many people are citizens because their ancestors chose to come here whether documented or not," they concluded. Amid the sweeping raids and subsequent deportations, the Border Czar Tom Homan issued a scathing response to Gomez on her meltdown during an appearance on Fox News. "If they don't like it, then go to Congress and change the law. We're going to do this operation without apology," Homan told the news outlet. "We're gonna make our community safer... It is all for the good of this nation. And we're gonna keep going. No apologies. We're moving forward." He denied speculations that children are being targeted in the raids, saying that the Trump administration is working to deport illegals with criminal records. "I don't think we've arrested any families. We've arrested public safety threats and national security threats, bottom line," he said. Homan added, "President Trump won the election on this one issue - securing our border and saving lives. What happened on our southern border in the last four years is the biggest national security threat our county has seen, at least in my lifetime."
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena Gomez Loses Over 130,000 Instagram Followers After ‘Emilia Pérez' Backlash Despite Leading 2025 Oscar Nominations
Although the foreign film Emilia Pérez won over The Academy and has garnered the most Oscar nominations for the March 2025 awards ceremony, actress Selena Gomez is receiving some serious scrutiny over her role in the movie. The backlash and her tearful video about the United States immigration policies under President Donald Trump's administration have prompted over 130,000 of her fans to unfollow her on Instagram — a significant comedown given she's held the title of the most followed woman on the platform. Let us break down the criticism that caused Gomez's drastic social media fall. Gomez portrays Jessi Del Monte in the musical/thriller Emilia Pérez, and her performance has been applauded by Americans, especially those in the film industry, delving out the awards. Her co-stars have also received high praise, including Karla Sofía Gascón and Zoe Saldana, who are pegged to be the ones to beat for Best Actress and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Oscars. However, the movie didn't elicit the same positive attention in Mexico and Latin America as a whole as it did in the U.S. Many took issue with the film's portrayal of the country's struggles with drug violence and widely excluding Mexican actors from leading roles. Gomez herself has also been criticized for what some called her 'indefensible' Spanish-speaking in the film. The Texas native clapped back, saying she did her best with the time allotted, but it didn't turn around her haters as her Instagram follower count declined. If there weren't enough side eyes on Gomez this awards season, she also rubbed her followers the wrong way when she posted and deleted an Instagram video on January 27 of her sobbing over the deportation of Mexican immigrants. 'All my people are being attacked,' the former Disney Channel star said through tears. However, she immediately was hit with fiery comments from Trump supporters, accusing her of being overly 'politically correct.' The overwhelming responses led Gomez to post and delete another video on January 28, saying, 'Apparently it's not ok to show empathy for people.' Gomez's drop in Instagram followers appears to be a reflection of the negativity that's come her way over Emilia Pérez and her blubbering video condemning the deportation of Mexican immigrants. Experts at CritiqueJeu analyzed Gomez's abrupt decrease in social media followers via Social Blade and shared their findings in a press release. The shocking numbers show: January 28 was the singer's biggest single-day drop in Instagram followers, with 44,151 fans hitting the unfollow button. The Wizards of Waverly Place alum lost 59,694 since January 27, when her distressed video went viral. In total, Gomez lost 132,625 followers after her apparent career-wrenching posts. Gomez's follower count took a hit long before her latest social media posts, as CritiqueJeu calculated she'd lost 808,500 followers in the last 30 days. Cofounder of CritiqueJeu, Paul Lenglet, commented on the ordeal in a statement. 'Selena Gomez had a great end to 2024, but the start of 2025 has not been so gentle on her. The star has been facing many criticisms over her participation and performance on Emilia Pérez, a film directed and filmed in Paris, but with a story that takes place in Mexico.' He continued: 'The film's backlash, especially from Mexican audiences, is now combined with backlash from her video condemning the deportation of Mexican immigrants by ICE. Gomez has been known for publicly speaking out, but this can alienate different segments of her fanbase — and potential Rare Beauty, her makeup brand, customers.'
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Selena Gomez Could Lose Title of 'Most Followed Woman' on Instagram Amid Deportation Video Backlash
Selena Gomez's reign as the most followed woman on Instagram could be in jeopardy, with the singer and actress reportedly losing over 700,000 followers in the last month. With a staggering 422 million followers, Gomez took the crown from Kylie Jenner back in March 2023. However, recent events including backlash over her emotional video about deportations and the critical reception of her movie Emilia Pérez , have led to a significant drop in her follower count. Earlier this week, Gomez shared a tearful video on Instagram in response to President Donald Trump's mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The emotional clip quickly sparked a backlash, particularly from Republican and MAGA supporters, including U.S. Senate candidate Sam Parker, who went as far as calling for the Bad Liar singer—who is of Mexican descent—to be deported. Although Gomez deleted the video shortly after posting it, the damage had been done. In the 24 hours following the video's release, she lost over 44,000 followers in a single day. By the end of the week, Gomez had shed a total of 116,833 followers, with her overall loss reaching 808,500 over the past 30 days. CritiqueJeu , an app analytics firm, tracked the decline in Gomez's social media following and cited her involvement in Emilia Pérez as another factor contributing to the dip. The film, despite earning 13 Academy Award nominations, has been heavily criticized, especially by Mexican audiences, who have criticized Gomez's Spanish language skills and the film's portrayal of their culture. The backlash, combined with the response to her deportation video, has made 2025 a rocky start for the actress, whose personal and professional controversies are affecting her public image. As the criticism mounted, a source close to the star explained to MailOnline that Gomez's decision to delete the video was motivated by her concern that it showed "weakness." The source added, 'She realizes that she cannot go up against a Republican backed nation - many of whom are loyal customers of her Rare Beauty brand. She does not wish to alienate. She is going to stay out of politics and in her own lane after that drama.' Despite her passion for advocating on behalf of immigrants, Gomez reportedly felt that the emotional nature of her video led to it being perceived as counterproductive. 'She realized that the message and video actually turned out to be counterproductive due to her emotional state in the video,' the source continued. On social media, critics were quick to slam the video, accusing Gomez of being "shallow" and "narcissistic." British journalist Piers Morgan also chimed in, calling it "a new level of absurd celebrity narcissism." Despite these challenges, Gomez has continued to speak out about her Mexican-American heritage and the importance of immigration reform. In a 2019 Time magazine essay, she shared her family's immigration story, which began in the 1970s when her aunt crossed the border from Mexico to the U.S. in the back of a truck. She noted, 'As a Mexican American woman, I feel a responsibility to use my platform to be a voice for people who are too afraid to speak.' As for her massive Instagram following, it remains to be seen whether the loss of followers will be permanent or if Gomez will find a way to recover. Whatever happens, it's clear that Selena Gomez's journey as a public figure continues to be a whirlwind of highs and lows.
