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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lorde Says Her Met Gala Look Is an ‘Easter Egg': Here's What It Represents
Lorde attended her first Met Gala in four years Monday (May 5), but she wasn't just there for fun. According to the pop star, she also used the event to tease something coming in the future, revealing that the look she wore on the red carpet is an 'Easter egg' that also happens to express how she's feeling in terms of her gender identity. While speaking to Vogue correspondent Emma Chamberlain on the carpet ahead of the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Lorde was eager to show off her custom Thom Browne getup. Twirling around in a shiny slate skirt, suit jacket and gravity-defying strip of fabric that covered her chest, the 'Green Light' singer pointed out her favorite parts of the look. More from Billboard Met Gala 2025: Here Are the 20 Best Musician Looks, Ranked Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs and The Strokes Headlining 2025 Austin City Limits Festival Cazzu Makes Billboard Albums Chart Debut with 'Latinaje': 'It Fills Me With Great Satisfaction!' 'This is my creation,' she began. 'It's something of an Easter egg. More will be revealed.' Lorde then told Chamberlain, 'I just love the open back.' 'To me it really represents where I'm at gender-wise,' she added. 'I feel like a man and a woman, kind of vibe.' The event comes less than a week after Lorde announced her fourth studio album, Virgin, meaning fans have both a lot of music to look forward to as well as ample room to start decoding by way of Easter eggs. The New Zealand native has previously teased that the LP will find her exploring her relationship to gender, telling the Document Journal in a recent interview that she composed the project during a period of time in which she started to 'feel [her] gender broadening a little bit.' Lorde last dropped an album in 2021, with Solar Power bowing at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. That year was also the last time she attended a Met Gala, dressing in a sun goddess-esque look for the theme 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.' This year, she and countless other stars on the 2025 guest list dressed for the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which focused on 'the role of sartorial style in forming Black identities' and the 'proliferation of the Black dandy.' Watch Lorde's interview with Vogue on the 2025 Met Gala carpet below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
News24
4 days ago
- Business
- News24
From three days to two: Hey Neighbour Festival trimmed - what's next for ticket holders?
Supplied Hey Neighbour Festival has shortened its 2025 event from three days to two, sparking mixed reactions among fans who previously purchased higher-priced three-day tickets. While Doja Cat and Leon Thomas have been confirmed as headline performers for day two, the full line-up will only be revealed in June, including acts for day one. Organisers have reassured early ticket holders to await email updates and highlighted their commitment to delivering an inclusive, world-class music experience. The Hey Neighbour festival has gone from a three-day festival to a two-day festival in an announcement that has upset some fans and confused others. Namely, those who bought a three-day pass for R4 199 (general admission) and R 5 399 (VIP) back when ticket sales first went live. Now, those exact tickets are priced at R2 899 (general admission) and R 3 799 (VIP) - a difference of R1 300 and R1 600, respectively. Festival goers who bought early-bird tickets when pricing was still based on a three-day festival have been encouraged to sit tight and wait for email communication regarding their options. When contacted for comment about this, Festival organisers Glen21 Entertainment told News24: 'Yes of course. All tickets holders were contacted and advised as the announcement went out yesterday, with the info and options available to them.' Screenshot The announcement was made shortly before Leon Thomas was announced as the second international headliner who will perform on day two of the festival, Sunday, 31 August. Doja Cat will also perform on that day. At the time of writing, it was unclear who would perform on Day One of the festival (Saturday, 30 August); however, organisers promised that more acts would be announced in June. 'Brace yourselves for more announcements when the local line-up and perhaps a sprinkle of even more international star power is set to launch in June,' read part of a statement issued by organisers. Glen21 further told News24: 'As you are aware we as a music festival have only announced two acts so far. As done in 2023, we announce talent in different phases. We will definitely still be announcing a long list of local talent in addition to a few international acts in June and July.' Reactions to this news have differed across social platforms. Leon Thomas fans are eager to see him perform live in South Africa, while others have lamented not knowing much of his music. Several people have also reported waiting for the full line-up before buying tickets. Screenshot The festival debuted in 2023 and featured local and international trailblazing headliners, including Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Zakes Bantwini, Swedish House Mafia, Khalid, and H.E.R. Over 60 000 festival goers attended the three-day event at the Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria. 'With a unique focus on inclusivity and community, the festival aims to create a space where people from all walks of life—regardless of background or nationality—can come together and celebrate their shared love for music and culture,' said festival organisers in a statement when the event was first launched. 'After the incredible response to our inaugural festival in 2023, we're beyond excited to bring Hey Neighbour back in 2025. This festival is about creating lasting connections that transcend borders and cultures through music,' said festival director Warren Le Grange. 'We're committed to delivering a world-class experience with exceptional production, diverse line-ups, and activities that will not only entertain but also inspire. Our vision is to create a festival that builds friendships, ignites creativity, and leaves a lasting impact on the global entertainment landscape,' he added.
The Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
US star Leon Thomas joins Hey Neighbour fest line-up
Another US star has been added to the line-up for this year's Hey Neighbour festival. The second instalment of the festival, at the end of August at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, is expected to be a two-day event this time and the organisers are pulling out all the stops to make it a high-impact event. Leon Thomas is the latest artist to join the line-up. He is an American actor, singer, songwriter and record producer who has appeared in Broadway productions including The Lion King and Caroline , or Change. Beyond acting, he's collaborated with numerous major artists and has writing and production credits on multiple Grammy-nominated projects including his work with Babyface and Toni Braxton on the album Love, Marriage & Divorce . Last month, Doja Cat was announced as the headline act of the festival, making it the singer's first performance in South Africa. 'We are beyond excited to welcome Doja Cat to the Hey Neighbour festival stage,' said Glen Netshipise, CEO for the event. 'Her energy, creativity and ability to connect with audiences on a global scale make her the perfect artist to kick off what will be an epic festival line-up. This is just the beginning — we have more incredible acts to reveal soon.'
TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
US star Leon Thomas joins Hey Neighbour fest line-up
Another US star has been added to the line-up for this year's Hey Neighbour festival. The second instalment of the festival, at the end of August at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, is expected to be a two-day event this time and the organisers are pulling out all the stops to make it a high-impact event. Leon Thomas is the latest artist to join the line-up. He is an American actor, singer, songwriter and record producer who has appeared in Broadway productions including The Lion King and Caroline, or Change. Beyond acting, he's collaborated with numerous major artists and has writing and production credits on multiple Grammy-nominated projects including his work with Babyface and Toni Braxton on the album Love, Marriage & Divorce. Last month, Doja Cat was announced as the headline act of the festival, making it the singer's first performance in South Africa. 'We are beyond excited to welcome Doja Cat to the Hey Neighbour festival stage,' said Glen Netshipise, CEO for the event. 'Her energy, creativity and ability to connect with audiences on a global scale make her the perfect artist to kick off what will be an epic festival line-up. This is just the beginning — we have more incredible acts to reveal soon.'
IOL News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
'Hey Neighbour'! Leon Thomas is coming to rock the festival stage
Grammy Award-winning artist, Leon Thomas, will be performing at the second 'Hey Neighbour' music festival alongside Doja Cat. Image: Supplied. The "Hey Neighbour" music festival is gearing up for a spectacular comeback on August 30 and 31. Earlier this year, festival organisers announced that award-winning artist Doja Cat will be shutting down the neighbourhood, and now, they have added US singer-songwriter Leon Thomas to the spectacular line-up. This will be Doja Cat's first time performing in South Africa, and word on the social media streets suggests that she's coming because her biological actor father, Dumisani Dlamini, is from the country. Renowned for her genre-defying sound, chart-topping hits and captivating stage presence, Doja Cat has taken the music world by storm with smash hits like "Say So", "Kiss Me More", "Paint the Town Red", and "Woman". During an interview with Apple Music's Ebro Darden back in 2024, the superstar said: "I still haven't been (to South Africa). I rely on my career to just throw me out to places. I don't find pockets of time in my life. I can fly, but I don't like flying, especially long flights like that." Meanwhile, Thomas, who is no stranger to the entertainment industry, is set to perform on the festival's second day. Having graced Broadway stages from a young age, Thomas captivated audiences in productions like "The Lion King" and "Caroline, or Change". However, his breakthrough came when he starred as André Harris in Nickelodeon's hit TV show "Victorious", alongside Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande. Beyond this, Thomas has collaborated with numerous major artists and has writing and production credits on multiple Grammy-nominated projects. He's popular for songs like "Yes It Is", "Rather Be Alone" and "Vibes Don't Lie", among others. His work with Babyface and Toni Braxton on the album "Love, Marriage & Divorce" has earned him his first Grammy Award. In 2023, the festival mesmerised over 60 000 music lovers with an extraordinary line-up that featured both local and international stars, including the likes of Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Zakes Bantwini, Swedish House Mafia, Khalid, and H.E.R. This year, organisers have promised an even bigger and bolder festival. "To spice it up even more, we've taken all the magic of the 2023 fest and combined the previously announced three-day fest into two high-impact, high-energy-filled days of music, culture, and, of course, connection. "Ideally, we, your neighbours, are encouraging you to groove harder, sing louder and create the best, most authentic memories possible," read a statement from the festival. Festival-goers can brace themselves for even more excitement when the local line-up and perhaps a sprinkle of even more international star power is announced in June.
