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6 days ago
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- CTV News
Patsy Gallant wraps tour celebrating 70 years in Moncton: ‘there is just no place like it'
The Queen of Disco Patsy Gallant returns home to New Brunswick for a special show at the Capital Theatre. If you ask Patsy Gallant when it all started, she would tell you she was three-years old but she didn't start counting her 70 years in show business until she turned six. 'I'm just so privileged to still be singing, having my voice and my health and the energy to do that because I do two hour shows and I stay with the people after,' said Gallant. The New Brunswick native started her career alongside her sisters before going solo. She appeared on multiple television shows before getting her own – The Patsy Gallant Show, which aired on CTV in the late 70's. Gallant also starred in musicals, including an eight-year tenure on stage in Paris, France in the French rock opera, 'Starmania' during the 1990's. More recently, Gallant published her biography in French and produced her own album. 'I always try to learn new things and better myself,' she said. 'Nobody knew I was a writer. I've been writing for 40 years. The album that I wrote is called To Exist and Be Heard and there's a reason behind that, I wanted to prove that I was something else other than just Sugar Daddy and a Disco Queen because I've done it all.' For the first time in close to 30 years, Gallant is stepping back on stage Friday night at Moncton's Capitol Theatre as part of a tour celebrating her 70-year career. 'She's an incredibly important artist, originating from the region… and she's had an incredible international career really,' said Capitol Theatre's managing director, Kim Rayworth. 'I think she keeps renewing herself. […] I think people will see some new material for sure, but I know she'll bring the greatest hits and the crowd and fan favourites.' Gallant said the show caters to the Moncton crowd with a performance in both French and English and she's excited to perform for her family. 'They all bought their tickets and I said 'I could have given you tickets,' but they all bought their tickets. They're so sweet,' she said. Gallant said she'll spend Saturday catching up with her family and rediscovering what Moncton has to offer, including the smell of the ocean, fiddleheads and lobster. 'There is just no place like it. There is no place like it and then when I hear that accent, you can imagine, it brings me back to my childhood.' This is one of the last shows of the current season for the Capitol Theatre. Rayworth said next week they will announce about 50 artists for next year. Tickets to see Patsy Gallant in Moncton can still be purchased online or at the door. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Metro
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Gloria Gaynor, 81, makes ‘dangerous' confession about feminism
She's the voice of arguably one of the most feminist anthems ever created, but don't ever call Gloria Gaynor a feminist. The 81-year-old vocal powerhouse was catapulted to Disco Queen status in the 70s and 80s and has continued to enjoy dizzying heights of success decades later. Of course, 1978's I Will Survive is her most famous hit, having become not only a soundtrack for queer liberation but also that of many breakups and moments of personal strife, particularly among women. However, when expressing her own views regarding gender and equality in today's society, Gloria emphatically rebukes the 'feminist' label—despite admitting it's probably 'dangerous' to do so. Speaking exclusively to Metro, the New Jersey-born star is asked what the biggest misconception is about her, given she's probably been subjected to every possible headline under the sun over time. In a surprising response, she begins: 'The biggest misconception about me? Hmm. It may be dangerous to say this, but… that I'm a feminist.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Elaborating, she continues: 'People say it to me, 'And since you're a feminist…' Erm, no. Not really. I love men. 'I grew up with five brothers, and I love men.' The singing legend, who also grew up with one sister, adds: 'I love men who know who they are and are strong enough to take their place but also strong enough to recognise a woman's strengths and who are able to allow her to exercise those strengths and realise that we are to be partners and not opponents.' She agrees that 'teamwork' is key, having grown up in a musical environment herself, with her father playing guitar and singing professionally and three of her brothers performing in a gospel quartet. Gloria is now a household name, but her big break can be attributed to Clive Davis signing her to Columbia Records in 1973. She's since released 22 studio albums, two live albums, 10 compilation albums, and 52 singles… and there's more to come. The I Am What I Am hitmaker will release a new five-song EP titled Happy Tears in June, with one track in particular creating a nice 'full circle' moment for her. 'All of my songs come out of my life experiences, and the song I like the best on this EP is called Fida Known, and it's called that because it's the way Americans say 'If I had known.' 'The song is all about helping people to look back on the things that they've overcome and to recognise what they've come through. 'It's, 'If I'd have known this, I wouldn't have done that,' but you didn't know that, and you still made it through. The song sort of continues where I Will Survive left off.' Despite having officially lost count of how many times she's performed I Will Survive now, it remains a tune Gloria is immensely proud of, she assures us. On how she ensures live performances of her hit are still fresh for both her and her live crowds, she insists that she means the lyrics 'every time [she] sings them'. 'I'm really into it; I really enjoy it, and I live it as I sing it, and I think that getting the audience involved helps. I give them an opportunity to sing it and they love that part!' Your next chance to belt out I Will Survive along with Gloria in a UK venue will be at Deva Fest at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire this August, where she tops the lineup alongside Happy Mondays and Matt Goss. Although if you're counting on her heading to Worthy Farm anytime soon, do not get your hopes up… Asked if she'd ever play Glastonbury, where Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo are among this year's headliners, Gloria has a perplexed reaction. 'Where? I don't know what that is,' she muses. Now, attempting to explain the magnitude of Glastonbury Festival is a bit like trying to explain what air is, but after we gave it a good sell, Gloria seemed up for the challenge. 'Well, we'll have to look into that.' One thing's for certain, though—she has no plans to slow down anytime soon, whether she's performing for her British fans or to a 150,000-strong audience in Brazil as she did last autumn. While Gloria could never have 'imagined' even just 30 years ahead in her career upon starting out, she's still got the bug and has a lot of love for what she does. 'It's so wonderful to be here and to be still performing and loving it. I still love the travelling, I still love seeing new places, I still love meeting with the audiences, and it's great. It's a wonderful life.' But… what's her secret? Well, Gloria believes it's simple, and she reckons anyone can have longevity in what they do as long as they 'fulfil their purpose', something she thinks she does daily with I Will Survive 'if nothing else.' Imparting her words of wisdom for any other artist trying to get their foot in the door today, she says: 'Remember who you are; always be who you are, because you really can't be anyone else. 'If you're not trying to be the fullest of who you are, then you're wasting time, and you're making mistakes that aren't necessary. More Trending 'Stick with people in your circle who love you for who you are and not for what you do or what you have, and people who will tell you the truth whether you like it or not.' After many moments in both her personal and professional life when she's needed a kick in the right direction from her loved ones, Gloria concludes with three powerful words. 'But that's love!' Gloria Gaynor will perform at Deva Fest 2025 in Cheshire on Saturday, August 9. Her new EP, Happy Tears, will be released on June 6. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Gigi Hadid, 30, sparks engagement rumours with Bradley Cooper, 50 after birthday smooch MORE: Inside star-studded pre-Met Gala party with daring outfits and questionable dance moves MORE: What is the Met Gala 2025 theme? The event's 'Tailored For You' dress code explained
