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Cosmopolitan
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Girls Don't Sync star Matty Chiabi spills the tea on the beauty product that changed her life
Here at The Cosmo Black Beauty Hub, we absolutely do not gatekeep, so when we get a chance to quiz some of our favourite Black women about their go-to beauty products, tips and treatments, we don't hold back – after all, that's how our Little Black Beauty Book Franchise was born. All the tea on our favourite star's life in beauty, served hot. This week, we caught up with the Girls Don't Sync star, Matty Chiabi, to find out her top beauty tips, tricks and secrets – from life-changing beauty splurges to affordable makeup must-haves, she spills all the tea... Beauty is skin deep because how you internalise yourself reflects on the outside. For a long time I thought it was only the physical but my 20s has been all about redefining what beauty actually is and I quickly learnt, particularly through my career in the arts, that it's not always what I'm wearing or what size I am and more about how I feel about myself internally. A balanced diet! My skin is the first thing to remind me of my poor food choices. If I've been working late, drinking lots, and ending the night with four wings and chips, my skin feels and looks gross the morning after. I'm always socialising or working late nights, but in more recent years, I have really tried to eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated (particularly during the week), and my skin has been thanking me for it. Do lash extensions count? I have to make up for the lack of hair on my head somehow, right? I love a hybrid set, I almost always have my lash extensions in because it adds a feminine touch and where I'm constantly filming or performing, it makes getting ready 10 times easier. Lashes done and no hair? That's my hack to getting ready in less than 20 minutes. When you're bald, every day feels like a wash day. No scalp routine is complete without moisturiser. After every wash, I have to use the Crème of Nature Creamy Oil Moisturising Hair Lotion. You can't have a crusty scalp! I go to this gorgeous salon in South London called my bedroom *laughs*. People are often shocked to find out that I shave my own head! When I first went bald, I would go to the barbershop up the road, but I quickly learnt that the barbershop is a safe space for men to be honest, open and have a laugh with each other! I don't need (or want) to put my two pence in about their relationship drama or 'offer a woman's perspective'. I could've tried a salon, but I'm such a DIY girl. Even when I had hair, I would do it myself, so I thought, you know what, clippers are £20 from Argos, how hard can it be? I gave it a go and it looked great, so whenever I need a haircut, I just do it myself. I'm like my very own mobile barber, it's fab! No brainer – Weleda Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream. No face cream has ever compared to this one for me. I'm quite picky with my face creams because a lot of the time I don't wear makeup, so I need the perfect face cream to make me feel radiant on no-makeup days. Weleda is my go-to lightweight, long-lasting moisturiser and super hydrating. I love it! From time to time, I really love splurging on the simple things. Why opt for a basic body wash when I can get the Space NK Caribbean Shores Body Wash (the horror of walking out of the shower and realising I'm not actually in the Caribbean). Why opt for a standard body cream when I can treat myself to the Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream (it will change your life). The NYX Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer is 10/10. I get mine in the colour Cocoa, which does a great job of hiding my dark circles and tricking everyone into thinking I'm not wearing any makeup. I especially love it in the summer because I wear less makeup in the heat and I like to show off the natural glow, so this product under the eyes is my go-to. Best £7.99 ever spent! Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she's an expert in recognising the season's next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You'll usually find her putting TikTok's recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it's true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Everything you need to know for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2025 in Liverpool
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is back and is this year taking place in Liverpool's Sefton Park and will see some of the biggest names in music performing – here's what you need to know BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend kicks off today, and the city of Liverpool has been transformed. The event has previously been held in cities including Coventry, and last year it was in Luton. Over the course of the next three days, some of the biggest names will descend on Sefton Park, including Tom Grennan, Sam Fender, Natasha Bedingfield, Mumford and Sons and JADE (Thirlwall). Tickets for Big Weekend sold out almost instantly, with only a handful of Friday tickets left on Ticketmaster. To help you prepare for the event, we've outlined everything you need to know, including set times, the line-up, the weather, and the prices of both non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic beverages. But before the nitty and gritty – here's the key bit of information you need. With Sefton Park being situated in a residential area, there are strict curfews this weekend. Gates will open at 2pm on Friday, 11am on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. All three days are scheduled to end at 10pm. Are you attending Big Weekend? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Friday line-up Radio 1 Main Stage Workout anthems with Rickie & Melvin - 15:00-16:00 The Wombats - 16:00-16:35 Radio 1 anthems with Nat & Nicky - 16.35-17:00 Natasha Bedingfield - 17:00-17:30 Pop anthems with Dean McCullough - 17:30-18:05 James Hype - 18:05-18:45 Party anthems with Sam & Danni - 18.45-19:20 Biffy Clyro - 19:20-20.05 Dance anthems with Charlie Hedges - 20:05- 20:45 Tom Grennan - 20:45-21:45 Radio 1 New Music Stage D.O.D. – 16:05–16:45 Barry Can't Swim – 16:45–17:30 Prospa – 18:00–18:45 Jazzy – 18:30–19:00 Katy B – 18:45–19:20 Nia Archives – 19:20–20:00 Confidence Man – 20:15–21:00 Radio 1 Dance Stage Shelly – 15:00–16:00 Charlie Hedges – 16:00–17:00 Martha – 17:00–18:00 Paige Tomlinson – 18:00–18:45 Girls Don't Sync – 18:45–19:30 Fish56Octagon – 19:30–20:15 Kettama – 20:15–21:00 BBC Introducing Stage Miles Temp – 14:20–14:40 Leonie Biney – 15:00–15:30 Jayahadadream – 16:00–16:30 Esme Emerson – 17:00–17:30 Billy Khan – 18:00–18:30 Tonia – 19:00–19:30 Crawlers – 20:00–20:40 Saturday set times BBC Radio 1 Main Stage Radio 1 Anthems with Nat & Vicky – 12:30–13:30 Tom Odell – 13:30–14:10 Workout Anthems with Maia Beth – 14:10–14:55 Sugababes – 14:55–15:35 Pop Anthems with Dean McCullough – 15:35–16:20 Myles Smith – 16:20–17:00 Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges – 17:00–17:45 Blossoms – 17:45–18:25 Party Anthems with Sam & Danni – 18:25–19:10 Wolf Alice – 19:10–19:55 Soundsystem Party with Jeremiah Asiamah – 19:55–20:45 Sam Fender – 20:45–21:45 Radio 1 New Music Stage Special guest – 13:15–14:00 Good Neighbours – 14:40–15:20 Artemas – 16:00–16:35 Jordan Adetunji – 17:15–17:50 Inhaler – 18:30–19:15 Jack Saunders (DJ set) – 19:15–20:00 Aitch B2B AJ Tracey – 20:00–21:00 Radio 1 Dance Stage Charlotte Plank – 14:15–15:00 Arielle Free – 15:00–16:00 Danny Howard – 16:00–17:00 Sarah Story – 17:00–18:00 Phoebe I-H – 18:00–19:00 Connor Coates – 19:00–20:00 BBC Introducing Stage Koj – 11:30–12:00 Liang Lawrence – 12:30–13:00 Erin Lecount – 13:30–14:00 Jetta – 14:30–15:00 Mackenzy Mackay – 15:30–16:00 Sienna Spiro – 16:30–17:00 Superlate – 17:30–18:00 Luvcat – 18:30–19:00 Secret set – 19:30–20:00 Sunday BBC Radio 1 Main Stage Pop Anthems with Matt & Mollie – 12:30–13:30 Tate McRae – 13:30–14:15 Radio 1 Anthems with James Cusack – 14:15–15:00 Lola Young – 15:00–15:35 Pop Anthems with Dean McCullough – 15:35–16:20 Jorja Smith – 16:20–17:00 Soundsystem Party with Jeremiah Asiamah – 17:00–17:45 Wet Leg – 17:45–18:25 Workout Anthems with Rickie & Melvin – 18:25–19:10 Haim – 19:10–19:55 Rave-Up with Arielle Free – 19:55–20:45 Mumford & Sons – 20:45–21:45 Radio 1 New Music Stage South Arcade – 13:45–14:15 Hard Life – 14:55–15:25 Joy Crookes – 16:15–16:50 Flo – 17:30–18:05 Self Esteem – 18:45–19:30 Maia Beth (DJ set) – 19:30–20:15 Jade – 20:15–21:00 Radio 1 Dance Stage Boo – 12:30–14:00 Essel – 14:00–15:00 Sarah Story – 15:00–16:00 Martha – 16:00–17:00 Charlie Tee – 17:00–18:00 Phoebe I-H – 18:00–19:00 Jeremiah Asiamah – 19:00–20:00 BBC Introducing Stage PaisleighB – 11:30–12:00 Keyside – 12:30–13:00 Dirty Nice – 13:30–14:00 Fat Dog – 15:30–16:00 Aimei – 16:30–17:00 Courting – 17:30–18:00 Le Boom – 18:30–19:00 Pixey – 19:30–20:00 Weather The BBC reports that Friday will remain mostly dry throughout the day, with a light drizzle of rain at around 9pm. It's expected that the highest temperature will be 17 degrees and will remain in the mid-teens throughout. However, Saturday will take a different turn. Rain is expected throughout the day, although the temperature will be around mid to high teens, hitting 18 degrees at around 2pm. The chance of rain increases to 66 per cent from 8pm. On Sunday, showers are expected and the temperature is believed to be dropping a little, hitting a maximum of 15 degrees around 2pm. Drinks prices This year, BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend will be completely cash-free. All drinks will be served in reusable cups and when purchasing your first drink, a £1 depost will be added at the bars. Those attending will keep hold of their cups and return them when purchasing their next drink, but the cups cannot be taken off the premises. A 10p deposit will be paid on every can or bottle purchased at the bars, which can later be returned at any designated points around the site, reports the Liverpool Echo. Beers and ciders Madri - £3.60 half / £7 pint Carling Black Fruits - £3.65 half / £7.20 pint Aspall Cyder - £3.65 half / £7.20 pint Alpacalypse IPA - £3.80 half / £7.50 pint Wine Most Wanted Malbec / Pale Rose - £8.20 (187ml) / £30 (750ml) Most Wanted Pinot Grigio - £30 (750ml) Most Wanted Sauvignon Blanc - £8.20 (187ml) Most Wanted Pinot Grigio Fizz - £9.20 (200ml) Most Wanted Alcohol Free Fizz - £7 (200ml) Most Wanted Pinot Grigio Pink Fizz - £9.20 (200ml) Cans and spirits Au Pink Lemonade - £8.60 (330ml) Au Pineapple Crush - £8.60 (330ml) Tanqueray Gin and Tonic - £8.50 (250ml) Dead Mans Finger and Cola - £8.60 (330ml) Pimms and Lemonade - £8.50 (250ml) Johnnie Walker and Lemonade - £8.50 (250ml) El Rayo Shot - £6.20 (25ml) Sambuca shot - £5.75 (25ml) Cazcabel Cafe Shot - £6.20 (25ml) Clean Co 0% Gin / Rum - £7 (50ml) Cocktails Mixtons Cocktails - £9.95 (250ml) Mojito twist Passion fruit martini twist Apertivo twist Slosh pop lolly - £8.50 Cloudy limoncello Mango and passionfruit daquiri Margarita Mojito Pina colada Seltzers Arrowtown Hard Selzters - £8 (330ml) Mango and pineapple Peach and raspberry Black cherry and apple Soft drinks Coca Cola - £2.80 (330ml) Coke Zero / Sprite Zero / Fanta Zero / Old Jamaica - £2.70 (330ml) Monster Energy Drink - £4.40 (500ml) Orange juice - £2.70 (250ml) Schweppes Soda / Tonic - £2.70 (150ml) Life Water - £2.70 (330ml) Road closures and pick up points Closure of car parks at boating lake and Queens Drive / Iron Bridge to provide Blue Badge parking for regular park users Restricted access/road closure Ullet Road/Sefton Park Road/Aigburth Drive (into the park) Restricted access/road closure Ullet Road/Croxteth Gate (into the park) Restricted access/road closure Greenbank Drive/Croxteth Drive Restricted access/road closure Greenbank Road/Greenbank Lane At around 10pm on each day, there will be a short closure of Lark Lane from Lark Way/Hargreaves Road towards Linnet Lane and Livingston Avenue. Taxi ranks are available at Parkfield Road, Greenbank Drive, Greenbank Road and Aigburt Drive Gates/Boating Lake.
Cosmopolitan
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Girls Don't Sync star Matty Chaibi spills the tea on the beauty product that changed her life
Here at The Cosmo Black Beauty Hub, we absolutely do not gatekeep, so when we get a chance to quiz some of our favourite Black women about their go-to beauty products, tips and treatments, we don't hold back – after all, that's how our Little Black Beauty Book Franchise was born. All the tea on our favourite star's life in beauty, served hot. This week, we caught up with the Girls Don't Sync star, Matty Chaibi, to find out her top beauty tips, tricks and secrets – from life-changing beauty splurges to affordable makeup must-haves, she spills all the tea... Beauty is skin deep because how you internalise yourself reflects on the outside. For a long time I thought it was only the physical but my 20s has been all about redefining what beauty actually is and I quickly learnt, particularly through my career in the arts, that it's not always what I'm wearing or what size I am and more about how I feel about myself internally. A balanced diet! My skin is the first thing to remind me of my poor food choices. If I've been working late, drinking lots, and ending the night with four wings and chips, my skin feels and looks gross the morning after. I'm always socialising or working late nights, but in more recent years, I have really tried to eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated (particularly during the week), and my skin has been thanking me for it. Do lash extensions count? I have to make up for the lack of hair on my head somehow, right? I love a hybrid set, I almost always have my lash extensions in because it adds a feminine touch and where I'm constantly filming or performing, it makes getting ready 10 times easier. Lashes done and no hair? That's my hack to getting ready in less than 20 minutes. When you're bald, every day feels like a wash day. No scalp routine is complete without moisturiser. After every wash, I have to use the Crème of Nature Creamy Oil Moisturising Hair Lotion. You can't have a crusty scalp! I go to this gorgeous salon in South London called my bedroom *laughs*. People are often shocked to find out that I shave my own head! When I first went bald, I would go to the barbershop up the road, but I quickly learnt that the barbershop is a safe space for men to be honest, open and have a laugh with each other! I don't need (or want) to put my two pence in about their relationship drama or 'offer a woman's perspective'. I could've tried a salon, but I'm such a DIY girl. Even when I had hair, I would do it myself, so I thought, you know what, clippers are £20 from Argos, how hard can it be? I gave it a go and it looked great, so whenever I need a haircut, I just do it myself. I'm like my very own mobile barber, it's fab! No brainer – Weleda Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream. No face cream has ever compared to this one for me. I'm quite picky with my face creams because a lot of the time I don't wear makeup, so I need the perfect face cream to make me feel radiant on no-makeup days. Weleda is my go-to lightweight, long-lasting moisturiser and super hydrating. I love it! From time to time, I really love splurging on the simple things. Why opt for a basic body wash when I can get the Space NK Caribbean Shores Body Wash (the horror of walking out of the shower and realising I'm not actually in the Caribbean). Why opt for a standard body cream when I can treat myself to the Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream (it will change your life). The NYX Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer is 10/10. I get mine in the colour Cocoa, which does a great job of hiding my dark circles and tricking everyone into thinking I'm not wearing any makeup. I especially love it in the summer because I wear less makeup in the heat and I like to show off the natural glow, so this product under the eyes is my go-to. Best £7.99 ever spent! Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she's an expert in recognising the season's next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You'll usually find her putting TikTok's recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it's true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Tita Lau, Josh Baker, Girls Don't Sync and K Motionz to join BBC Radio 1's Residency
From Thursday 3 April, Radio 1's Residency will continue on the network and Radio 1 Dance with a brand new and exciting line-up of world-renowned DJs. Tita Lau, Josh Baker, Girls Don't Sync and K Motionz will be playing some of the biggest tunes every Thursday for four weeks from 11pm – 1am and on Thursday 29 May, Rudimental will host a special one-off show. The weekly show brings listeners into the world of some of the biggest names in pioneering, high-energy dance and electronic music, shining a spotlight on the freshest, most influential and emerging sounds from across the UK and international club scene. The line-up for April, May, June and July is as follows: April: Tita Lau May: Josh Baker June: Girls Don't Sync July: K Motionz Tita Lau Tita Lau is fast becoming one of the most exciting female producers and DJ talents in electronic music, known for her energetic and technical displays, bouncing beats and body altering basslines and mesmerising leads and sounds. In her short solo career, Tita Lau has secured consistent top 10 positions on the Beatport main chart, including her number one record 'Disconnected' with James Hype, frequently featured on Spotify playlists and worked with Sonny Fodera, Spinnin Records, Armada Records and James Hype, all of which have helped propel her to being one of the most talked about breakthrough artists of the 2020s. In recent years, Tita has played in some of Europe's top clubs and festivals and made performances further afield including in Dubai, the Arcadia Stage in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a tour of the US in 2023. These foundations have helped Tita Lau to prosper and flourish in touring space, asserting her position as the one of the leading lights in exciting new female DJ and producer talents. Tita Lau says: 'I grew up listening to Radio 1, always dreaming of hearing my music being played, to now hosting my very first Residency! I'm excited to take you all into my very eclectic house music library which is full of unreleased club weapons and of course heavy hitting basslines, it's gonna be a wild four weeks! Such an honour to be a part of the Residency! Love you Radio 1! Let's goooo!' Josh Baker Winner of DJ Mag's Breakthrough Producer of Year 2024 award, Josh Baker is one of the most exciting names in house music today. Josh has built a strong reputation in the UK electronic music scene, recognised for his expertly curated sets, seamless mixing and cutting-edge sound. Beyond the decks, Josh is the founder of SYNTHO, a leading music tech startup revolutionising electronic music education, and Hide&Seek Festival, one of the UK's most respected boutique electronic music festivals. He also heads the You&Me party series and has brought his signature sound to renowned venues and festivals across Europe. With standout performances worldwide, from Ibiza to Miami, Josh has headlined major events across the globe. His ability to captivate dance floors has secured him a place on the lineups of leading festivals and clubs, with an exciting summer ahead featuring some of the biggest shows of his career. Josh Baker says: 'Being a lifelong BBC Radio 1 listener, getting my own residency feels pretty surreal. Some of my earliest memories of music come from hearing Radio 1 in the car with my parents—on the way to school, football practice, and everywhere in between. When I passed my driving test at 17 and had just started DJing properly, my mate and I would drive around on a Friday night, blasting Radio 1 Dance. To now be a part of that legacy is an incredible feeling.' Girls Don't Sync Girls Don't Sync is a collective of dynamic, passionate and boundary-breaking DJs. The group is made up of four talented and driven young women - Hannah Lynch, Gaia Ahuja, Matty Chiabi, and Sophia Ryalls. Hailing from diverse backgrounds across the UK – from London to Bristol to Liverpool – this tight-knit group has quickly made a name for themselves in the electronic music scene with their infectious energy, genre-blending sets, and unwavering commitment to creating safe, inclusive spaces for music lovers wherever they go. Through their collective efforts, they have carved out a space for themselves and championed the voices and stories of marginalised communities, using their platform to advocate for social justice and amplify underrepresented perspectives. With their infectious energy, technical mastery, and unwavering commitment to creating a constant community, Girls Don't Sync is poised to continue redefining the landscape of electronic music for years to come. Girls Don't Sync say: 'We are honoured to be joining the legendary BBC Radio 1 Residency, a cohort which has always consisted of so many DJs and artists we look up to! The support of Radio 1 since the start of our journey has defined some huge moments for us; our first Glastonbury set on the Introducing stage, premiering our first single on Sarah Story's show, to this! As always, we can't wait to shine a light on the talent coming out of our scene within the UK and beyond; the music and tracks that cement our sets, as well as some unreleased bits from your girls... let's go!' Rudimental Rudimental (aka. Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden and Leon 'Locksmith' Rolle) are no strangers to global recognition and success. As one of the UK's most successful dance acts of the last decade Rudimental have set the bar high with a long list of achievements including two number one albums, three number one singles, multiple chart entries, over five billion streams, multiple world tours and festival headlines, BRIT award wins and Mercury Prize nominations. All this has cemented their position as trailblazers with a formidable reputation for producing hit records. Rudimental made an electrifying return to the stage in 2023 with a secret canal boat party, a headline set at Glastonbury's West Holts stage and their own 'Rudimental LIVE' show at Crystal Palace Bowl to celebrate 10 years since their debut album 'Home'. In 2024, Rudimental unveiled their latest creation, 'Green & Gold', in collaboration with the producer Skepsis. The group also received a BRIT Award nomination for 'Best Song' for their hit track 'Dancing Is Healing', featuring Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry, marking their historic eighth nomination and showcasing the enduring impact of their music. Rudimental say: 'We're really excited to be taking over the Radio 1 Residency for one night only. Radio 1 has been a huge part of our journey, from playing our hometown Hackney Big Weekend in 2012 to Dundee and Luton in 2023 and 2024.... We've been touring our new DJ show RUDIM3NTAL, so we'll be playing out some new and classic jungle and DnB cuts for 2 hours!' K Motionz Since the release of his debut album 'The Evolution' at just 19, Birmingham-born and based artist K Motionz has been on an unstoppable trajectory, earning a reputation as one of the most exciting independent talents in drum and bass, with over 134 million global Spotify streams and collaborations with major names such as platinum-selling Arrdee, Emily Makis, and Top 40 charting Songer and his self-built live experience, 'Crowd Control', a 360-degree immersive show that has revolutionised how audiences engage with drum and bass by placing fans at the heart of the action. From sold-out UK tours to major festival appearances at Glastonbury, Creamfields, and Forbidden Forest, K Motionz's reputation as an elite performer is undeniable. 2025 has seen him complete a headline tour around the UK, including a landmark show at London's Roundhouse and will also see K Motionz tour Australia and New Zealand. K Motionz says: 'Joining Radio 1's Residency is a big moment for me. I've been listening to Radio 1 for as long as I can remember, and the music on the late-night shows has always been a source of inspiration. I'm excited to share the tunes I'm passionate about, as well as the up-and-coming DnB producers I'm really enjoying at the moment.' GD2
