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Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dani Dyer shows off stunning outfit change and even more photos from wedding
Love Island's Dani Dyer has shared even more photos from her lavish wedding to footballer Jarrod Bowen as she revealed her second dress that allowed her to party all night Dani Dyer is on cloud nine following her wedding to footballer Jarrod Bowen over the weekend, as she shares even more snaps from their big day. The Love Island star, 28, tied the knot in front of her nearest and dearest, including dad Danny. She quickly changed her surname to Dyer-Bowen on Instagram, and is thrilled with how her big day went. Dani has let fans into her big day that took place in a purpose-built glass marquee in the Buckinghamshire, although the ceremony itself took place outside to make the most of the sunny weather. After a picture=perfect ceremony, it seems dad Danny set the tone for the rest of the night. An X-rated footie chant about the couple broke out with the former EastEnder leading it. Footage from the newlyweds reception emerged on social media showing family and friends serenading the couple with West Ham fans' favourite chant: "Bowen's on fire... and he's s******* Dani Dyer." Guests swirled white serviettes above their heads as it was belted out inside a glass marquee as the couple giggled along. To really get into the party spirit, Dani decided to change out of her floor-length gown into something more dancefloor ready. She looked sensational in a lace mini dress with matching sleeves, having taken a moment to switch out her gowns before returning to her wild bash. Dani reunited with husband Jarrod on the dancefloor following her quick outfit change as they shared a passionate kiss surrounded by their closest friends and family. After a late night partying with a live band, guests could help themselves to take away pizzas. The boxes were specially made for the day and said 'D&J that's amore' on them. Around 60 people are said to have attended the ceremony, where the pair were showered in white confetti before both Jarrod and Dani's dad Danny gave emotional speeches. The dancefloor was kicked off by a touching moment between Dani and Danny as the actor held back tears during their routine. In a behind-the-scenes wedding reel shared to Instagram, Danny looked as though he could cry as he embraced daughter Dani on the dance floor. A rendition of Ray Charles' song Georgia On My Mind could be heard playing during the touching moment. In the lead up to the wedding, Danny said: 'I have met every single boyfriend that has walked through my door - and then she brings home the West Ham captain. "I have gone from the lying scum, and I hate them, to a man who I would not mind tonguing myself! A strong man. If he lent in I would put my lips on this geezer. 'He is just, as a father and joking aside, he took her on with a 14 month old son and that says a lot about a man I will tell you. He is amazing. I can't wait to give her away. What a touch. But if he was to make a move on me before… "I think I'm in love with him, slightly. He's an incredible person. I just want someone to love my daughters the way I do. I want them to worship them and look after them. Let me tell you that. I love him.' Aside from dad Danny, other famous faces are thought to have included Jarrod's former West Ham United team-mate Declan Rice and Love Island's Georgia Steel and Georgia Kousoulou.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Danny Dyer fights tears as he enjoys emotional first dance with daughter Dani
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer has tied the knot with her love Jarrod Bowen - and her famous dad Danny was there to give her away before the father-daughter duo enjoyed the first dance Dani Dyer shared a very special first dance with her famous dad before his speech as the father of the bride at the weekend. EastEnders star Danny walked his daughter Dani, 28, down the aisle so she could marry footballer Jarrod Bowen. White rose petals lined the aisle, with floral sculptures and candles creating a stunning backdrop which the bride and groom shared a kiss in front of. And after Dani, wearing a designer Suzanne Neville dress, and Jarrod said 'I do', cheeky Danny then couldn't resist bringing a bit of football into proceedings. With mic in hand on videos shared on social media, he can be heard urging the guests to sing "Bowen's On Fire - and he's married Dani Dyer ' to the tune of pop star Gala's hit Freed from Desire. Dani has now quickly changed her surname to Dyer-Bowen on Instagram, and is thrilled with how her big day went. On her Instagram, Dani said, "The most perfect, special day," alongside a video of herself getting married. A purpose-built glass marquee had been erected in the Buckinghamshire countryside for the event, although the ceremony itself took place outside to make the most of the sunny weather. After the couple cut a giant white cake, a band could be seen in the background poised to begin, so everyone could get the party started with some dancing. Around 60 people are said to have attended the ceremony, which is in keeping with the down-to-earth couple who have a small circle of close friends as well as family to invite. The video of the day appeared to show Dani's having a first dance with both her dad Danny and Jarrod before other guests joined them on the dancefloor. In a behind-the-scenes wedding reel shared to Instagram, Danny looked as though he could cry as he embraced daughter Dani on the dance floor. In the background of the video, a rendition of Ray Charles' song Georgia On My Mind could be heard playing. After a late night partying with a live band, guests could help themselves to take away pizzas. The boxes were specially made for the day and said 'D&J that's amore' on them. In the lead up to the wedding, Danny said: 'I have met every single boyfriend that has walked through my door - and then she brings home the West Ham captain. I have gone from the lying scum, and I hate them, to a man who I would not mind tonguing myself! A strong man. If he lent in I would put my lips on this geezer. 'He is just, as a father and joking aside, he took her on with a 14 month old son and that says a lot about a man I will tell you. He is amazing. I can't wait to give her away. What a touch. But if he was to make a move on me before… "I think I'm in love with him, slightly. He's an incredible person. I just want someone to love my daughters the way I do. I want them to worship them and look after them. Let me tell you that. I love him.' Jarrod joined West Ham in 2020 and has regularly been the best player on the pitch, including when he scored the winning goal to give West Ham their first trophy in 43 years during the 2023 Europa Conference League final.
West Australian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Your Week: Music and more this week in Perth
Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 7.30pm, State Theatre Centre, Perth Famous for his work with legendary rock group Cold Chisel, Mossy lands in WA for his One Guitar One Night Only shows which, confusingly, he's performing on two nights. Who knows how many guitars he really has? Expect to hear songs including Bow River, Georgia On My Mind, and a few surprises. Tickets $97 from Saturday May 17, 8pm, Fremantle Get your dancing shoes on for this riverboat chic rock'n'roller who is steaming into WA for one show only. Pokey is touring in support of his 2024 album Rhumba Country. Support from Lucky Oceans. Tickets $71.62 from Moshtix Sunday, May 18, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Yagan Square, Perth To mark National Reconciliation Week, a major celebration of Noongar culture is taking place in the heart of the city. Curated and hosted by Phil Walleystack, there will be performances from Bobby Bennell, Tahlia Pabai, Indigo Ellis, Gina Willams and Guy Ghouse, and Sounds of Marawar. Family-friendly. Free Tuesday May 20, 7.30pm, The Rechabite, Northbridge and Wednesday May 21, 7pm, The River Hotel, Margaret River. She might be on a regional tour, but Thelma Plum has made an exception for WA and is performing a show in the heart of the city before she heads to Margaret River. The singer will be playing songs from her 2024 album I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back, as well as hits from throughout her career. Tickets $66.30, from Oztix. Wednesday May 21-June 17, Claremont Quarter The globally acclaimed art piece Airship Orchestra is landing in Perth for four magical weeks. This immersive installation features 16 towering, glowing inflatable characters, some up to 6m tall, and a giant community colouring mandala. An enchanting blend of light, sound and play. Free Thursday, May 22, 7.30pm, Planet Royale, Northbridge With it's well-known songs including Holding Out For A Hero, Let's Hear It For The Boy, and Footloose, this is a show that will get your toes a-tapping. The play, based on the film of the same name, celebrates the power of rebellion, friendship, and finding your voice. Tickets $89 from Ticketmaster Friday, May 23-May 25, 10am and 1pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco Join Peppa, her little brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they sing, dance, build sandcastles, swim in the sea and, yes, jump in muddy puddles. Tickets $36.90 to $84.90 from Ticketek.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Noah Kahan's 'Georgia on My Mind' cover for ESPN's 2025 Masters coverage is good, actually
Once again, the internet is unnecessarily mad about something totally benign. To advertise for coverage of the 2025 Masters, ESPN is using a cover of Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind" by beloved folk rocker Noah Kahan. The brief sample of Kahan's cover sounds pretty great at first listen, as the "Stick Season" artist was an inspired choice to bring the song to life for a new audience. It's definitely an unexpected change-up, but a good one. Well, some fans on social media weren't nearly as kind to Kahan's cover, and they let their voices be known in the comments to ESPN's video promotion. We'll let you parse through a few unhappy customers below. ESPN launches its annual @TheMasters 'Georgia On My Mind' campaign 🎶Featured in 2025, 2x GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter @NoahKahanCoverage begins April 9 with the Masters Par 3 Contest⛳️ Noon ET, ESPN+ & @DisneyPlus | 2p ET, ESPN🔗 | @ESPNMusic — ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) March 24, 2025 I don't dislike Noah Kahan… but I had to fix this for them — Jon Tweets Sports (@jontweetssports) March 25, 2025 there's a lot of people dunking on this because it stinks I just wanted to add my voice and agree that it stinks — Grant McGalliard (@grantmcgalliard) March 25, 2025 This cover stinks, baby — Nick White (@Nick_White11) March 26, 2025 Love Noah, but this ain't it at all — Aodhán Doyle (@AodhanDoyle) March 25, 2025 'Georgia On My Mind' by Ray Charles is the only version that should ever be recognized — Ryan Hile (@Ryan_Hile) March 25, 2025 Okay, there are more comments like the ones above, and people are certainly entitled to their opinions. Switching up on traditions historically never goes well, as people are quite hesitant to change in spaces they find comfort. However, Kahan is a tremendously talented artist who does Charles' iconic song justice, even with this ad snippet. Kahan hailing from Vermont doesn't mean he can't cover "Georgia on My Mind" for an ESPN Masters promotion. After all, the South is a wonderful melting pot of people and experiences, and Kahan lived in Nashville for a time. He summed up beautifully the appeal of spending time in Music City. "I feel like it's really Nashville that's the only place I've ever felt truly at home," Kahan told The Tennessean in 2023. "I've been in a lot of places, but a lot of them I felt like an outsider. Nashville is one place that I felt like I belonged and I really love it there." That's what The Masters is about, isn't it? People from all over gather to Augusta to celebrate an event that feels just like home. Picking Kahan for such a cover feels just right in that context. However, getting mad on the internet about things like this is a pastime, and people are well within their right to dunk on this cover if they wish. However, we'll give Kahan's rendition a hole-in-one, and we'll enjoy listening to the full version whenever it's released. Maybe it'll grow on its detractors over time? This article originally appeared on For The Win: Noah Kahan's 'Georgia on My Mind' cover for The Masters is good, actually
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Masters golf ad prompts outrage over Noah Kahan's 'Georgia on My Mind' cover: Here's why
Masters golf ad prompts outrage over Noah Kahan's 'Georgia on My Mind' cover: Here's why A new ESPN promotional video for the 2025 Masters meant to boost excitement for the golf tournament has instead created outrage over its music choice. While the Ray Charles classic tune "Georgia on My Mind" has been used for the annual ad campaign for six years straight, ESPN has now opted to use a cover of the song by New England singer Noah Kahan. "From today until the day we pull into the gates of Augusta National. Promise Georgia will be on my mind," Kahan, 28, told ESPN in a behind-the-scenes video on the cover creation. Noah Kahan before the celebrity game ahead of the 2025 NBA All Star Game in Oakland, California on Feb 14, 2025. However, the response has been anything but positive with many people, including some Kahan fans, frustrated by ESPN's decision not to use Charles' 1960 version. Advertisement "I am speaking as someone who really enjoys Noah Kahan's music when I say this. This edit blows. Please delete it from existence," one X user wrote. People frustrated by Kahan's lack of southern roots ESPN Vice President of Live Sports and Audience Expansion Rachel Epstein said decision to use a Kahan cover this year stemmed from a plan to attract younger viewers to the golf tournament, according to Marketing Brew. "We're always going to be fairly traditional and reverent in terms of how we visually showcase the tournament," Epstein told the outlet. "But just knowing that the Masters—certainly Augusta National and ESPN—are constantly looking to engage and reach younger audiences, music just felt like this important and powerful device that we could use…to engage and be relevant with younger audiences." Advertisement Yet the feedback on social media has primarily been negative, with many upset the network switched to a singer with no roots in Georgia or the South. The two-time Grammy nominee was born in the small town of Strafford, Vermont which served as inspiration for his 2022 song "Northern Attitude." Meanwhile the late Charles, who died in 2004, was born in Albany, Georgia. People react online to the new 'Georgia On My Mind' cover Kahan's cover of "Georgia On My Mind" has received heavy backlash online, with one X post reading "Love Noah, but this ain't it at all." Advertisement "No one captures one of the most sacred traditions in Georgia history like *checks notes* New England native Noah Kahan." a different X user wrote. "No offense to Noah's version, but please pull the plug on this," another user wrote. "Love some Noah Kahan but what an absolute butcher job on an all time song and artist. Should've been the original," one post reads. "Not to be dramatic but this offends me in ways I can't even put into words," another wrote. When is the 2025 Masters tournament? The Masters tournament is set to commence its first round on Thursday, April 10. The second round is scheduled for Friday, April 11, which will determine the cut. The final two rounds are slated for Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13. Contributing: Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Masters angers golf fans over Noah Kahan's 'Georgia On My Mind' cover
