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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Fifth Harmony in talks to reunite without Camila Cabello
Fifth Harmony are reportedly in talks to reunite without Camila Cabello. Normani, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui are reportedly in talks to reunite in 2026 to mark the 10-year anniversary of their second studio album, 7/27, and their biggest hit, Work From Home. Insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that the quartet are planning to go on tour and be followed by cameras for a documentary about their return to the stage. The group's former touring manager Will Bracey, who got engaged to Ally Brooke in 2023 after eight years of dating, is believed to be spearheading the reunion plans. Fifth Harmony were put together on The X Factor U.S. in 2012 and released two successful albums before Camila left the group at the end of 2016 to pursue a solo career. The remaining members continued as a four-piece and released their last album, Fifth Harmony, in 2017 before going on an indefinite hiatus the following year. They have also pursued solo careers, with Ally, Dinah and Lauren releasing EPs and Normani finally released her long-awaited debut album Dopamine last year. Ally sparked rumours of a reunion in October 2023 when she teased that the group "may be working on something" before later backtracking on social media. When asked about a possible reunion last year, Normani told Billboard "I don't know. Not to my knowledge. But I definitely see that being a possibility in the future. That would be a special moment for sure."
Irish Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Cormac Begley in Vicar Street review: milestone performance from concertina master
Cormac Begley Vicar Street, Dublin ★★★★☆ West Kerry has yielded more than its share of fine musicians and influenced many others far beyond its bounds. Its riotous polkas and slides have so often been sent skywards by box players whose formative years were spent propelling set dancers across dance floors from Ballyferriter to Ballydavid. Cormac Begley has chosen the concertina as his instrument and digs deep into the well of the tradition, mining new depths and scaling innumerable heights along his picaresque way. Lemoncello support with equal parts apprehension and delight. Laura Quirke on lead guitar and vocals brings an unhurried, quietly confident tone to their short set of original songs, with Claire Kinsella on cello and vocals adding judicious and spacious colours to Dopamine, the product of Quirke's attempt at writing possibly 'the worst song ever written'. It's a cool-headed, often ironic take on the tsunami of social media that defines these times, and a fine calling card for a duo who pepper each of their songs with insightful observations on life's incidental moments. READ MORE Cormac Begley's performance took flight against a backdrop of carefully chosen visuals, with the concertina itself the recurring image, amplifying the visual aesthetic of this diminutive instrument that in his hands transmogrifies into a gargantuan, muscular propulsive force. From the outset he lets the concertina bellows breathe deep and free, the lungs offering not only their notes but their breathy silence on O'Neill's Cavalcade, referencing the Battle of Kinsale in 1601. The concertina reaches deep into the heart of the tune, every turn in the tune amplified by Begley's expressive shoulders moving in concert with the notes. The trademark Begley wit is undeniable and threaded throughout his performance. Drawing deep from the family well, he references his colourful ancestry, revelling in their innate rebelliousness and in his own inheritance of the family gene. The gifts of his bilingualism are woven seamlessly into the mix, with punning plays on his name, his lineage and his mischievousness. Cormac's mastery of not only the treble and piccolo concertinas, but the robust bass and baritone ones too, imbues his tune sets with a remarkable spectrum of colour, with left and right hands bringing a strapping percussive force to the mix. The addition of a foot-controlled harmonium is a smart addition of a simple drone, bringing further heft to his sound palette. His special guest, sean-nós dancer Stephanie Keane, is an able compadre, matching Begley's raw energy with her equally unfettered yet precision-engineered rhythms that find humour and grace within the notes. Later, Breanndán Begley, Cormac's father, joins him on accordion for a gorgeously delicate take on Beauty Deas An Oileáin. Fiddle player Liam O'Connor magnifies the boldness of the music even further with a set of tunes opened by Ryan's Rant, a nod to the late, extraordinary fiddle player Tommie Potts, allowing us a sneak preview of the pair's forthcoming album, which promises more feral music that traces a clear thread back to its roots, but with its sights firmly set on the future. Cormac Begley's musicianship is akin to Flann O'Brien's policeman whose molecules had merged with his bicycle. At times, it was difficult to recognise the boundaries between musician and concertina, so fluid, freewheeling and unerring were the tunes. This performance was yet another milestone in Begley's musical journey, filled with hairpin bends and delirious adventures.
Irish Independent
24-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Real Health podcast: How to break up with your phone with Neuroscientist TJ Power
TJ Power, neuroscientist at the Dose Lab and Sunday Times best-selling author of The DOSE Effect, joins me on this week's episode of The Real Health podcast. The conversation began with the author telling me about his previous addiction to Dopamine. He said, 'I was a teenager when I first accessed what we call in the book, quick dopamine, just things that make you feel good rapidly; alcohol, phones, these kinds of things. I was immediately hooked. For about 10 years I lived a life where I was constantly waiting for the next time I was going to feel really good. Then outside of those moments, I felt kind of low and sad.' I was fascinated to hear from the neuroscientist what is the best morning routine. 'Effectively, dopamine is built through effort. Anytime you engage in effort, it increases, so do something that's effortful as soon as you wake,' he said. 'When you wake up, ideally use an alarm and not your phone – you're less likely to scroll. Get out of bed, go straight to the bathroom, brush your teeth. Effortful action. Dopamine's on the climb in a natural way. Splash cold water on your face. Go back and make your bed. The whole goal is to do effortful actions and start your day before you access the land of quick dopamine.' You can listen to the full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Normani Reveals Why Acting in Her First Film Was 'Freeing': 'I Learned a Lot About Myself' (Exclusive)
Between singing, dancing, acting and even bartending, is there anything Normani can't do? Nearly a year after releasing her Dopamine album, the "Wild Side" singer, 28, served as Hennessy's celebrity bartender at Dreamville Fest on April 5 in Raleigh, N.C. — as she celebrates her film debut in Freaky Tales, which hit theaters one day prior. Centered on four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, Calif., Freaky Tales features Normani as Entice, a member of a girl group who faces difficulties while working her way to the big leagues. "It's liberating and very freeing, being able to be creative in a totally different way," the Fifth Harmony alum tells PEOPLE at the festival of acting in the film, which also stars Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Dominique Thorne and others. Related: Normani Responds to Camila Cabello After She Congratulates Her on Release of 'Dopamine': 'This Seriously Means a Lot' "I felt like I learned a lot about myself, and I was actually able to celebrate myself and watch myself and not be super critical," explains Normani. "When I get home tonight or maybe tomorrow, I'll take my mom and my dad and my grandma and go to the movie." Freaky Tales marks the "Motivation" artist's latest major artistic endeavor following the release of her debut album, Dopamine, in June 2024. Since sharing the full-length project with fans, she's felt "grateful" for the support of her "amazing fans" — who've been hoping for some more visuals and performances to accompany the music. "I got you. We have a lot of special things set up," teases Normani, who's also "always working on new music." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for why she chose to team up with Hennessy to kick off the cognac brand's Made for More campaign, the star says, "I love to partner with brands that are very inclusive and just kind of represent everybody." Normani, who's engaged to NFL star DeKaylin 'DK' Metcalf, was interested in the collaboration after seeing Hennessy's work not only in music but also the sports world, as the brand has partnered with the WNBA, "which I think is really dope," she says. "It's just a really equal, fun, responsible brand, so I was really excited to partner." Related: DK Metcalf and Normani FaceTime Ciara and Russell Wilson to Share Their Engagement News Fans who visited the Hennessy Highline at Dreamville Fest were treated to cocktails from Normani as well as a high-energy DJ set from Mannie Fresh, who drew quite the crowd at Dorothea Dix Park. Held over April 4 and 5, Dreamville Fest featured performances from founder J. Cole as well as Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, PartyNextDoor, 21 Savage, Ari Lennox, Keyshia Cole, GloRilla, Coco Jones and many other artists. While this year's Dreamville Fest was billed as the fifth and final, Cole told fans during his headlining set that the festival will continue to "exist" in the future under a different name. Read the original article on People
New York Times
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Normani Is Engaged — With a Little Help From Her Famous Matchmakers
Normani and DeKaylin Metcalf have kept their relationship mostly low-key, but that changed on Thursday when Mr. Metcalf, an N.F.L. wide receiver, announced their engagement — at a news conference announcing his recent trade, of all places. Mr. Metcalf, who had been traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Pittsburgh Steelers, was speaking about his excitement to play for his new team when a reporter asked whether he had sought any advice from Russell Wilson, the quarterback who joined the Steelers last season on a one-year deal. Mr. Wilson had also played for the Seahawks, where the two were teammates. During Mr. Metcalf's response, he nonchalantly referred to Normani, the 28-year-old singer, as his fiancée: 'I talked to Russ yesterday. I proposed to my fiancée. He's the one that connected us, so he was giving us congratulations on that.' Though some celebrities are strategic about how and when they share their engagement news, Mr. Metcalf, 27, seemed unconcerned about press politics. Instead, he ecstatically pointed at Normani, who was watching him from the side. 'She's right there,' he said with a smirk. 'Hold that rock up, baby.' It was a soft launch engagement of sorts. Despite making their romance Instagram official on a story post in July 2023, the couple had largely avoided the public eye. To many fans, the fact that they were even a couple was news. But it was happy news for R&B fans who have been rooting for Normani; she has been in the spotlight since she was 16, auditioning on 'The X Factor' and then joining the girl group Fifth Harmony, and has opened up about heartbreak in her music. At the news conference, Mr. Metcalf shared further details of the proposal, which he said took place the day before: 'My family and her family was in Houston. It was my sister's spring break, and just thought about getting the whole family together just for a big kumbaya and joining our families with a ring.' 'They got me good,' Normani could be heard saying in response. The pair were introduced in 2022 by Mr. Wilson and his wife, the singer Ciara. 'We hit it off from Day 1, and here we are,' Mr. Metcalf said. In an interview with Rolling Stone ahead of the release of her sensual album 'Dopamine' last June, Normani opened up about her relationship with Mr. Metcalf: 'I'm happy. I am very happy. Definitely an answered prayer. I've experienced a lot with relationships. I'm a real lover girl. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and finding space where that's reciprocated feels good. I like to see myself happy. I really do.' She added that Mr. Metcalf had inspired a few songs on the album. Ciara shared her reaction to the couple's engagement on TikTok, posting a screenshot from a video call where Normani showed off her ring. '@Russell Wilson and I knew when we introed yall 3yrs ago ..love was truly in the air! Now yall gon be booed up for forever!! This was the best news! @DK Metcalf @Normani we love yall so much!' Some of the comments jokingly requested that Ciara expand her matchmaking services. For years, Ciara's fans had also asked her to share the prayer she said led her to meet Mr. Wilson; they have been married for nine years. Hollywood has had its fair share of successful matchups sparked by friends playing matchmaker. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met on a blind date set up through a mutual friend. Nicole Richie set up her brother-in-law, Benji Madden, with Cameron Diaz. Ed Sheeran is responsible for Courteney Cox's relationship with Johnny McDaid. Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara were introduced by Chloë Grace Moretz. According to a 2025 study conducted by the Knot that surveyed nearly 8,000 engaged couples, 16 percent met their significant other through a mutual friend. This was the second most common way couples met; 27 percent of engaged couples met online. 'You just get that vetting and that vouching from someone else,' April Davis, the founder of Luma Luxury Matchmaking in New York, said of why meeting through a mutual friend can be fruitful. 'If you're introduced to somebody that has references, that's going to tear down a layer of opposition.' A special concern of celebrities in dating is not knowing whether a partner's intentions or feelings are genuine. Though the prevalence of online dating has made it less common, meeting a significant other through a mutual friend has long been a tried-and-true method to find romantic prospects with aligned values. A friend can do the initial vetting for you, while making sure a potential suitor passes the vibe check. So should more people set their friends up? Yes, Ms. Davis said — as long as the matchmaker isn't blamed if things don't work out.
