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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
US pop star Jordin Sparks begs Guy Sebastian to sing with her in Australia ahead of 2025 shows: 'I need you on stage!'
RnB star Jordin Sparks has begged Guy Sebastian to join her on stage when she comes to Australia later this year. The No Air hitmaker, 35, will be hitting our shores in October as part of a huge Fridayz Live lineup that includes Mariah Carey, Pitbull, Wiz Kalifa, Lil John, Eve and Tinie Tempah. Appearing on 2DayFm's Jimmy & Nath with Emma show on Friday, Jordin admitted that she would love Guy to reunite with her on stage for the Sydney leg of the run. Guy and Jordin partnered up back in 2009 for the track Art Of Love, which featured on Guy's fifth album Like It Like That. After being informed of Guy's recent horrific ordeal on the footy field that left him with a ruptured Achilles tendon, Jordin said that having the Australian Idol on stage was a must. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'When you come to Engie Stadium here in Sydney, is it okay if wee carry Guy up onto the stage when, hopefully he performs with you? co-host Jimmy Smith asked. Jordin replied, 'Please, any way you can get him up there.' 'I hope he's listening right now. I have a new phone so I don't have is current number, but any way we can get him up on the stage, I would love to sing with him.' The pop star then spoke directly to Guy over the airwaves - begging him to sing Art Of Love together in Sydney. 'Guy Sebastian, if you are listening to this, I will be there in October and I need you on stage with me so we can sing our song together,' she pleaded. The radio duo then got Guy on the line, and he didn't need much convincing to accept the offer. 'I love Jordin,' he said. 'The last time we sang it together was on her tour in the US. When was our last show? Probably San Diego or something - that was probably the last time I sang it with Jordin.' When the question was put to him again, Guy said: 'She's amazing - I'll definitely do that. I'll have to check if I'm in the country, but If I'm here I'm on.' Guy could potentially find himself rather busy when Fridayz live hits Sydney, with the Battle Scars hitmaker having collaborated with three artists on the bill. Back in 2010, Guy released the track Who's That Girl which featured American rapper Eve, while he also collaborated with Tinie Tempah on the UK hitmaker's 2017 track So Close. When it comes to headliner Mariah Carey however, Guy admitted that a collaboration with the pop diva was unlikely. 'Have you ever met her? Do you want to meet her?' Jimmy asked. 'I'll meet anyone, but I can't imagine she'd be sitting there wanting to meet me,' Guy replied. It comes after guy recently suffered a shocking injury that saw him rushed to hospital requiring surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon. The incident occurred after Guy teamed up with AFL great and radio host Brendan Fevola to help struggling club Masala Dandenong break a long losing streak. However, Guy's afternoon was cut short by injury with the pop star seen limping from the park in the fourth quarter. Guy took to social media after the match, writing: 'Thought I'd strap on the boots after a LONG hiatus and performed for the locals.' 'Great day out for Masala Dandenong getting their first win with @brendanfevola25 kicking a bag!' he continued. 'Unfortunately I've done a proper number on myself. #realitycheck #sticktosinging #footyglorydaysareover.' Brendan revealed the extent of Guy's injuries the following day on Channel 7's Sunday Footy Feast. 'He's ruptured his Achilles. He's getting surgery on Monday and is in hospital. So he missed his mate's 40th but hey we got good headlines, which is great (laughs).' Jordin Sparks first hit the spotlight in 2007 after winning the sixth season of American idol, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mariah Carey and Pitbull to Headline Australia's Fridayz Live Tour
Mariah Carey and Pitbull are returning to Australia this October as headliners of Fridayz Live 2025, the revived touring festival celebrating R&B, hip-hop and pop. Announced Thursday (May 22), the stadium run will also feature sets from Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie Tempah and Jordin Sparks. It marks Fridayz Live's first edition since 2023, and organizers MG Live and the Hit Network are calling this year's return 'bigger than ever.' More from Billboard Kneecap Respond to Terror Offense Charge: 'This is a Carnival of Distraction' BTS' Jin Returns to 'Fallon' With 'Don't Say You Love Me' Performance Paul Weller Taps Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher for New Covers LP, 'Find El Dorado' The four-city tour kicks off Oct. 17 at Brisbane Showgrounds, followed by Sydney's ENGIE Stadium on Oct. 18, Langley Park in Perth on Oct. 24, and Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Oct. 25. Events are all 18+ except for selected licensed all-ages areas in Sydney and Melbourne. Carey's appearance marks her first Australian performance in over a decade, having last toured the country in 2013. The five-time Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper — whose enduring hits include 'Fantasy,' 'We Belong Together', and 'Touch My Body' — will bring her vocal powerhouse status to a new generation of fans. Joining her is fellow Billboard icon Pitbull, returning to Australia for the first time since 2012. The Miami rapper — known as 'Mr. Worldwide' — boasts over 100 million single sales globally and is behind hits like 'Give Me Everything,' 'Timber', and 'Hotel Room Service.' Fridayz Live will also showcase hip-hop heavyweight Wiz Khalifa, who charted 11 Hot 100 entries in 2011 alon, crunk pioneer Lil Jon, known best for anthems like 'Turn Down for What,' will also return while Eve — one of the defining female MCs of the 2000s — brings her chart-topping hits and GRAMMY-winning collaborations. Also joining the bill are UK rapper Tinie Tempah ('Pass Out,' 'Written in the Stars') and pop vocalist Jordin Sparks, whose breakout single 'No Air' with Chris Brown peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 in 2008. There will be no sideshows or encore dates, with promoters emphasizing that fans will only have one chance to catch this full lineup in each city. Presales begin May 26 for Telstra Plus members, followed by ANZ Circle pre-sales on May 29, a general Fridayz Live pre-sale on May 30, and general public onsale June 2. 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
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Mariah Carey leaves fans confused following ‘bizarre' interview on The Project
Mariah Carey's fans were left confused after her 'bizarre' interview on The Project last night, with some even questioning if the clip was AI-generated. The singing superstar was a guest on the Aussie show on Thursday night during which she gave presenter Georgie Tunny a series of short answers, appearing seemingly disinterested throughout the less than 5-minute interview via videolink. The 56-year-old gave Tunny single-word responses to most of her questions, all delivered in a monotonous tone. When asked by the host what she would like on her tour rider when she comes to Australia in October to headline the star-studded Fridayz Live concerts, Carey replied: 'A kangaroo.' And the Fantasy singer continued to be dismissive in her responses. When asked about how she copes with criticism, the Grammy winner nonchalantly replied: 'By not coping, is what I do.' 'I mean, just don't pay attention to it, you know? And everybody else goes through it, so... whatever.' Carey's appearance in the interview was so robotic that viewers were left calling it 'cringey' and wondering if the clip was AI. 'Sure she wasn't an Ai version of Carey? Weird smile, no eye contact. Bot for sure,' one tweeted on X, while another wrote, 'That was the most bizarre interview!!' 'I got nothing out of it and It felt very weird not like a true interview live from satellite,' another added, as one pointed out, 'No emotion. So stiff.' While other viewers thought the questions weren't hard-hitting enough and Tunny should have asked 'better questions', others sympathised with the journalist, praising her for carrying the interview when Carey was giving her 'zero energy'. 'Was that an AI version of MC? That poor lady [Tunny]. I feel sorry for you. You did your best. She hasn't been called a DIVA for no reason,' one fan wrote, with another commenting, 'Hands down to you Georgie that would of been a hard interview! Mariah gave you nothing!' This wasn't the first time Carey gave an awkward interview on The Project. During a videolink appearance on the show in 2021, the interview got off to a bumpy start when Carey got host Waleed Aly's name wrong. 'Hi, Maleed,' she greeted him. Aly glanced off-camera, but chose not to correct the singer and instead forged ahead with the interview. At interview's end, when Aly thanked Carey for her time, she obviously decided not to risk trying out his name again, simply saying, 'Thank you, dahling.' Back at the desk, the panel ribbed Aly about the awkward moment. 'Maleed … that's pretty cool, from Mariah. You'll take Maleed from Mariah,' said then-host Carrie Bickmore. In October, Carey will return to Australia for the first time in more than a decade when she takes to the stage for the Fridayz Live tour, playing in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. She will be joined by the likes of US rapper Pitbull, Battlefield singer Jordin Sparks and Let Me Blow Your Mind rapper Eve.
7NEWS
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
FRIDAYZ LIVE
How would you like to win the chance to get to go to one of the most ICONIC festival line-ups in Australia, AND meet one of the artists?! Keep reading for an INCREDIBLE comp we have for Sunrise viewers! Fridayz Live returns this October with its most blockbuster line-up to date, featuring iconic artists behind some of the biggest anthems of all time. There are no sideshows and no second chances – don't miss your chance to snap up tickets before they're gone. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Mariah Carey Pitbull Wiz Khalifa Lil Jon Eve Tinie Tempah Jordin Sparks Sunrise and Fridayz Live are giving one lucky viewer the chance to win it all! One lucky winner and their plus one will receive the 2 x Diamond Tickets to Fridayz Live, return flights from nearest city the winner has chosen to see the show in, 2 nights Accommodation and that's not all, winners will also get to have a meet & greet with one of the artists!! (Note: Specific artist will depend on the availability of the artists in area the winner has chosen) For your chance to score this epic prize, you'll need to answer in 25 words or less, When was the last time Mariah Carey performed in Australia and why should you see her play? TOUR DATES:
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mariah Carey, Pitbull to headline 'Fridayz Live 2025'
May 22 (UPI) -- "Obsessed" singer Mariah Carey and "Fireball" music artist Pitbull are taking the stage at Australia's Fridayz Live 2025. The duo is set to headline the event, which will also feature performances by Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie Tempah and Jordin Sparks. The concert series spans four dates, beginning Oct. 17 and winding down Oct. 25. The upcoming dates mark the first for Fridayz Live since 2023. Carey has not performed in the country since 2013, while Pitbull has not done so since 2012. Pitbull recently performed at San Antonio's March Madness Music Festival while Carey was recently named a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee. Tickets go on sale June 2.
