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Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
JADE's new album - deep title meaning, surprise collaborations and solo tour
Jade Thirlwall is the last member of Little Mix to release her debut solo album, titled THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, which is set to include collaborations with RAYE and her partner, Jordan Stephens In just a few months, Little Mix 's former vocalist Jade Thirlwall will release her debut album after "years in the marking". She's also the last member of the quartet to have released her own solo music following the band's hiatus announcement in 2021. The British singer has been teasing fans with a new album for a while now, and fans can't wait to listen to it. She will be also embarking on her first-ever solo tour in the UK and Ireland. Ahead of Jade's album THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, we've pulled out some of the things you should know ahead of its release on September 12, 2025. Collaboration with RAYE Tiled THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, the album's full tracklist remains a secret, with only the songs Angel of My Dreams, Midnight Cowboy, Fantasy, IT Girl and FUFN already released. As reported by Gay Times, it will include features from well known artists, such as RAYE, Pablo Bowman, Lostboy and Mike Sabath. Jade and RAYE worked together on a single from the album titled Midnight Cowboy - which was released on September 25, 2024. The Escapism singer has previously worked with Jade when she was part of Little Mix, creating their popular hit named Told You So. Fans say she 'saved the music industry' The news of her first solo album was met with a lot of excitement from fans, who have been waiting for the singer to release her music. As previously reported by The Mirror, the singer has already been making big moves on her own, winning her first BRIT Award for Best Pop Act and a set for Glastonbury's 2025 music festival. Announcing the news of the release date of her album, THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!, fans flooded the comments section with words of excitement. One wrote: 'Bring it on I can't wait!, with a second one adding in capital letters: 'EVERYBODY MOVE SHE'S SAVING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.' The album title has a deeper meaning The title to Jade's new album alludes to her time in the music industry. Jade hasn't held back her opinions when it comes to the music industry, and has spoken candidly about her experiences during her time in Little Mix. As reported by the BBC, she described it to be 'brutal' and 'savage', especially for young, solo artists, saying that the industry can feel like a non-stop machine making process. During an interview with KISS FM about her upcoming album, she also said: 'I've known the title since I first did like my first session for this album. Yeah, I knew straight away what I wanted to call it so…' Her boyfriend is set to feature Jade has been in a happy relationship with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens. Speaking to Hits Radio during an interview in March 2025, she revealed that he would be featuring on the album in interlude. Jade said of their collaboration: "I want to do this anyways... Just like an interlude in the album. "So I brought him in because he's got such a good talking voice, and he just says so many lovely things," she continued. "He's just got such a way with words, you know, he's a great poet." She also mentioned that he would be collaborating on a song inspired by she had dream about cheating. Jade explained: 'The concept came from me having a nightmare about Jordan cheating on me, and then I woke up in the morning, I was fuming with him. I just needed a minute to get myself together, and be like 'babe that wasn't real'.' Solo tour embarks on October 2025 Jade is set to embark on a short tour in the UK and Ireland, starting on October 8, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland and ending on October 19, 2025 in London. Fans who pre-order the album before May 20 will also gain access to pre-sale tickets on May 21, ahead of the tour's general sale on May 23. Below are the dates for THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!'s UK & Ireland tour: October 8, 2025 – Dublin 3Olympia Theatre October 9, 2025 – Belfast Ulster Hall October 11, 2025 – Brighton Dome October 12, 2025 – Manchester Academy 1 October 13, 2025 – Glasgow O2 Academy October 15, 2025 – Leeds O2 Academy October 16, 2025 – Birmingham O2 Academy 1 October 18, 2025 – Newcastle O2 City Hall October 19, 2025 – London Roundhouse
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actor Dylan O'Brien called out by trans sibling who claims they haven't spoken in 'over a year'
Actor Dylan O'Brien is making headlines after his sibling called him out for using their trans identity for clout. In a recently recirculated interview, the Teen Wolf star said he was 'grateful' to know trans people like his sibling, but now Julz O'Brien is speaking out about the two not having any contact in 'over a year.' 'He didn't check in when I had top surgery,' Julz commented on a since-deleted Instagram post by Gay Times, who were recirculating an old Vulture interview with Dylan from 2024. 'He didn't even wish me happy bday last week! But glad I could deepen his experience in this world and make the world love him that much more.' The original interview was to promote Dylan's upcoming queer drama Ponyboi, which tells the story of a gender-nonconforming character played by River Gallo. 'I have a trans, nonbinary sibling,' Dylan explained in the interview, per E! Online. 'I know people in my personal life as well who are queer and I am so grateful for how much it deepens my experience in this world.' See on Instagram After this comment from Dylan, his Ponyboi co-star Gallo complimented him on being so enlightened, 'This man is literally an example of what so many men should be.' This comment didn't seem to sit well with Julz, who commented multiple times on the social media post with the interview, including to point out that Dylan had referred to them as 'nonbinary' when in reality they are 'trans masc.' 'I'm actually trans masc and go by he/they pronouns,' Julz commented. While the two might not be close now, back in 2023, Julz posted a photo of the siblings on Instagram to celebrate Dylan's birthday with the caption, 'Happy Birthday, Dyl!! Love you so much.' Dylan has yet to publicly respond to his sibling's comments. Ponyboi will be released in theaters on June 27.
Buzz Feed
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Here's What's Going On With Dylan O'Brien's Sibling Calling Him Out Following Resurfaced Quotes From The Actor
Dylan O'Brien's sibling responded to statements the actor had previously made about them. For context, The Maze Runner and Teen Wolf actor plays a pimp in the movie Playboi, which is about an intersex sex worker. Though the movie was filmed in late 2022, it's set to be released in the US later this year. This is why, on May 1, Gay Times ran a story with the headline, "Dylan O'Brien says he's 'so grateful' for his trans non-binary sibling." The quotes themselves are from a Vulture interview last January, where Dylan said, "I have a trans, nonbinary sibling and I know people in my personal life as well who are queer, and I am so grateful for how much it deepens my experience in this world.' So, the article itself is more about the movie, but the headline, caption, and image posted on Instagram were all about Dylan's sibling, Julz — implying that Dylan had said this recently. The caption reads, "O'Brien's sibling, Julz O'Brien, is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. On Instagram, Julz frequently shares family photos—including with O'Brien, whom they've described as their 'very first best friend'—and often expresses pride in being part of the LGBTQIA+ community."
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Dylan O'brien's trans sibling exposes truth amid actor's claims of support: 'Hasn't spoken to me in over a year"
Dylan O'Brien's transmasc sibling, Julz O'Brien, has said they have not spoken to the actor in over a year, despite his public comments in 2024 expressing support and gratitude for having queer people in his life. The remarks came in response to a resurfaced interview from the Sundance Film Festival, where Dylan promoted his film Ponyboi. In the interview, Dylan said, 'I have a trans, non-binary sibling and I know people in my personal life as well who are queer. I am so grateful for how much it deepens my experience in this world.' The comment was highlighted in a Gay Times Instagram post earlier this week. Julz, 35, replied directly in the comments, first clarifying that they identify as transmasculine and use he/they pronouns. 'He also hasn't spoken to me in over a year,' Julz wrote. 'He didn't check in when I had top surgery. He didn't even wish me a happy bday last week!' They added, 'But glad I could deepen his experience in this world and make the world love him that much more.' Julz also criticised the post and article for using their image and referring to them without reaching out. 'Kinda funny that this article didn't ask me for a single thing about myself? It's about me and uses my photo. I'm not even tagged,' they commented. Julz and Dylan previously appeared to be close, with multiple birthday posts over the years. In 2022, Julz wrote on Instagram, 'Happy Birthday, Dyl!! Love you so much,' alongside throwback photos. In earlier posts, they described Dylan as their 'very first best friend.' Dylan stars in Ponyboi as a character involved in a secretive relationship with an intersex protagonist, played by River Gallo. The film, which debuted at Sundance in 2024, is set for theatrical release this June.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dylan O'Brien's trans sibling blasts him after actor gushed about them in interview
Dylan O'Brien's trans brother revealed the actor hasn't spoken to him in over a year, despite previously gushing about him in an interview. The Teen Wolf actor, 33, told Vulture in January of last year that he was grateful for his 'trans, nonbinary sibling' while promoting his queer thriller film Ponyboi. 'I have a trans, non-binary sibling and I know people in my personal life as well who are queer. I am so grateful for how much it deepens my experience in this world,' he said. However, Dylan's brother — who goes by Julz on Instagram and uses he/they pronouns — revealed the two are not seemingly as close as the actor made them out to be. After the Gay Times recently re-shared Dylan's comments to their Instagram account, Julz wrote underneath: 'He hasn't spoken to me in over a year. He didn't check in when I had top surgery. He didn't even wish me a happy bday last week!' 'But glad I could deepen his experience in this world and make the world love him that much more,' he added of his brother, who stepped out in drag for a Max series last year. has reached out to O'Brien's representatives for comment. In another comment on the post, Julz wrote, 'I'm actually trans masc and go by he/they pronouns', after his brother referred to him as non-binary. Julz' remark was made underneath a comment that accused O'Brien's girlfriend, model Rachael Lange, of being homophobic and racist. Maze Runner star Dylan has been promoting his upcoming film Ponyboi, which centers on an intersex sex worker having an affair with Dylan's character, possibly explaining why he wanted to emphasize his allyship through his family connection. After his trans brother's comments went viral, fans took online to blast Dylan. 'Truly diabolical to pretend to have a great relationship with your sibling, and paint yourself out to be an ally, when you don't even speak to that sibling,' one wrote. 'I feel like using other people's life experiences for brownie points is in poor taste, whether you're close with them or not. That's just my opinion tho,' another wrote. 'why even pretend to support your sibling knowing that you don't even talk to them or even acknowledge their birthday… for cool points? like i don't understand,' someone else questioned. 'This is honestly heartbreaking. Public words mean nothing if you're not there when it counts. Actions > posts.' After his trans brother's comments went viral, fans took online to blast Dylan 'In the upcoming queer drama PONYBOI .... and there it is. I hate how actors doing media buzz always fake a personal connection to something or someone also in that movie. it's a ridiculous expectation for romantic leads, for niche hobby movies, especially for queer films. You don't HAVE to be deeply involved with the movie's theme in your personal life, it doesn't make it better!' However, others defended the actor, with one writing, 'The interview was before they stopped talking. The magazine should had clarified it.' In March, Julz showed off the results of his top surgery, flashing his chest and post-surgery scars in a number of shirtless snaps. It's unclear what prompted the rift between the siblings. Julz previously shared an Instagram tribute to O'Brien for his birthday in August 2022. Julz also called Dylan 'my very first best friend' in an Instagram post from 2020. In Ponyboi, O'Brien — who previously starred in a Taylor Swift music video — plays Vinnie, the secret lover and pimp of a young intersex worker portrayed by River Gallo. The film debuted at Sundance in January 2024 and is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 27. In an interview with Adobe, Dylan admitted he was 'extremely uneducated' on the topics discussed in Ponyboi. 'Going in, I was extremely uneducated on intersex and the intersex community.' 'This was such an enlightening experience for me, and [River is] someone I hold so dearly now: a friend I'll have with me for the rest of my life.' Meanwhile Gallo previously gushed that Dylan 'is literally an example of what so many men should be.' O'Brien is primarily known for his role as Stiles Stilinski in the MTV supernatural drama series Teen Wolf, which ran from 2011–2017. He also played Thomas in the Maze Runner film trilogy.
