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Metro
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Iconic emo band spark breakup rumours on 20th anniversary
It's been 20 years since Paramore released their debut album All We Know Is Falling but instead of celebrating, fans have gone into meltdown. The 00s emo icons released a deluxe version of their album with four new tracks to mark the occasion before chaos hit the fandom. Speculation that the band is splitting up exploded after frontwoman Hayley Williams, 36, dropped 17 new solo songs without any warning. Days after the Paramore release, the tracks appeared on the Simmer singer's website, which could only be accessed via a code sent by her hair dye company. As fans eagerly sank their teeth into Hayley's new music, fears that she had split with bandmate Taylor York, 35, began to grow. Tracks like 'Disappearing Man' and 'Love Me Different' appeared to hint at a breakup, and, of course, fans jumped to the worst conclusion. 'Listening to new Hayley Williams album that's clearly about a breakup with Taylor York,' wrote @goodlarkcharm on X. Ellimac_ added: 'Hayley Williams just released 17 songs about breaking up Taylor York. Hopefully unrelated, she also is selling a shirt that says 'HW is my favorite band'. Please say sike. I cannot handle another Paramore breakup rn.' 'So we've got Paramore disbandment allegations, Taylor and Hayley have broken up allegations…WELCOME TO HAYLEY WILLIAMS' THIRD SOLO ALBUM i guess…' said decodethemonstr. Chall3ngers shared a gif of Family Guy's Peter Griffin driving off a cliff with the caption: 'Streets are saying Hayley Williams and Taylor York brokeup.' Neither Hayley nor the notoriously private Taylor, who have been together for almost a decade, has said anything about their relationship to prompt this panic. its so over — al (@alvvxia) July 28, 2025 if hayley williams and taylor york really did break up then it might just truly be the end of paramore this time LOL — ﷽ (@fr4ilbugs) July 28, 2025 The Misery Business singer was previously married to Chad Gilbert, before their split in 2017, so some are pointing to this relationship as inspiration. However, on one track, Hayley sings: 'Friends to lovers choking true/ You said it, I deserve someone who knows what I am worth/ Now I wonder what am I worth to you?' Since Hayley and Taylor were friends for years before making it official, fans have taken this lyric to be about their relationship. Elsewhere, she sings: 'The long walk between the car and the house/I just sit behind the wheel 'til the battery runs out/ Home is where we rule out, used to sing down the hall/ to your signature sound. 'Now it's just so quiet, I hate this gorgeous house/ Can't hear my heart beat over emptiness now'. While fans point to her relationship with Taylor here, the track itself is titled 'Negative Self Talk', which fits with other songs that explore her own mental health — with one explicitly named after an antidepressant, mirtazapine. Not everyone was spiralling online, with plenty of long-term fans poking fun at the instant doomsday response. TaekyoghouI joked: 'Hayley Williams, you have to stop. You smoke too tough. Your swag too different. Your lyrics are so great that everyone starts believing Paramore broke up.' Afterlauqhter added: 'Seeing longtime Paramore fans immediately jumping to doomerism when we've had these songs for precisely one hour and have likely only listened to each one Once and don't even know the context for the timeline any of them what is up with you guys? Just enjoy the music for now.' This is not the first time Hayley has released solo music, having dropped two EPs then full albums Petals for Armor and Flowers for Vases / Descansos in 2020 and 2021, respectively. She's also featured as a solo artist on collaborations like Taylor Swift's Castles Crumbling, a vault track from Speak Now, as well as 2010's iconic Airplanes with B.o.B. Earlier this year, she released I Like It I Like It with Moses Sumney, which came with an official video of the pair posing together for a photoshoot as they sang the track. Paramore's future has been a big question in fans' minds ever since their 20-year contract with Atlantic Records expired following the release of sixth studio album, This Is Why. More Trending Their social media was wiped clean to mark this new era and a fresh slate, again prompting disbandment rumours. After this, the band went on tour with Taylor Swift — a lifelong friend of Hayley's — with loved-up songs from the Paramore frontwoman and guitarist. It's hardly surprising, with a packed tour schedule, label changes, and Hayley (and bandmate Zac Farro) working on solo projects, that the band is yet to announce new music. Metro has reached out to Paramore's reps for comment Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hayley Williams drops new solo album Ego on website
Hayley Williams has delighted fans with the surprise release of her new solo album, Ego. The Paramore frontwoman's new song Mirtazapine aired on WNXP Nashville last week, and now she has shared the 17-track LP on her website, However, those wishing to listen to the record will have to be signed up to the Misery Business singer's hair brand Good Dye Young's mailing list to receive a 16-digit access code. It's not clear whether Hayley - who is now an independent artist after her major label deal expired - will be making the tracks available to stream on traditional outlets after a period of time. The 36-year-old star surprised fans when she gave little notice before dropping her second solo album, Flowers for Vases / descansos, in 2021. Hayley dropped her debut solo record, Petals for Armor, in 2020. Since her last full-length solo effort, Hayley has teamed up with hardcore rockers Turnstile on the song Seein' Stars and singer-songwriter Moses Sumney on the seductive serenade I Like It I Like It. Meanwhile, Hayley has teamed up with David Byrne on his first solo album in seven years, Who Is the Sky?. She features on the track What Is the Reason For It? on the upcoming collection from the Talking Heads star - which is due out in September. David previously shared a cover of Paramore's Hard Times for Record Store Day, while Hayley released a rendition of Talking Heads classic Burning Down The House on the Stop Making Sense tribute album. Ego tracks: Kill Me True Believer BloodBros Negative Self Talk EDAABP Ice In My OJ Mirtazapine Brotherly Hate I Won't Quit On You Disappearing Man Hard Glum Love Me Different Whim Discovery Channel Dream Girl In Shibuya Zissou
Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Hayley William Drops 17 New Songs for 20-Year Debut Anniversary
It's a good week for those of us who pledge allegiance to pop-punk queen Hayley Williams. The Grammy winner just surprise-dropped 17 new songs on her website, which is only accessible with a password sent to email subscribers of her hair dye company, Good Dye Young. Tracks like ' and ' are now displayed on a 2000s-inspired PC backdrop on her website, along with a 'Misc.' folder containing never-before-seen footage of a 2017 Phoenix concert in Monterrey, an unreleased merch mock-up, handwritten lyrics, and a sweet message from a small child who says, 'I'm sorry you're going through something hard.' Hayley hasn't said anything about her surprise music drop on any of her social channels, but she did share the latest Good Dye Young product with a video featuring her unreleased song, 'Mirtazapine.' Oh, and she also performed 'Mirtazapine' live at the Newport Folk Festival on July 25, as captured by a fan. The slew of solo songs comes days after her band, Paramore, issued a deluxe version of their debut album, All We Know Is Falling, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The beloved pop-punk band also dropped its first-ever digital release of The Summer Tic EP, which was originally released as a CD in 2006. It's unclear whether these new songs make up an album or are meant to be standalone tracks. Either way, they officially join Hayley's colorful repertoire of hits from her Paramore days and beyond.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm petite & curvy – the 3 pairs of M&S jeans that are flattering for larger hips and the styles to avoid
SHOPPING for jeans isn't always easy, with shops like Marks & Spencer have a wide range to choose from it can be hard to know which style is right for you. Don't worry, you don't need to try on every pair to find the perfect fit though, this fashion fan has done all the hard work for you. 2 Posting on TikTok, Hayley shared a handy guide on which styles are best for curvy girls like her. The 55-year-old explained: "I've never been one for wearing jeans until recently and it really is a minefield trying to navigate the most flattering style for my figure." PALAZZO This style has a very wide leg that flares out from the waist and are generally more flowy than other jean styles. Hayley said she'd be keen to give this style a go as someone who has tried the shape before but never in denim. WIDE LEG This style might vary from shop to shop, as the fashion fan noted the wide leg style in Marks & Spencer didn't actually look too wide, so it could be something she could get away with wearing. BARREL Like wide leg jeans, this style has plenty of room down the length of your legs but tapers in slightly at the ankle and hips, giving them that classic look, like a barrel. "Barrel seems to work well for larger hips and shorter people," Hayley pointed out. BOYFRIEND A big no-no as far as the fashion fan was concerned, boyfriend jeans are supposed to look like you've borrowed them from your man's wardrobe. Usually, they have mid to low-rise fit and are loose around the leg, tapering in just at the end. Hayley recommended sticking to straight up and down for a more flattering fit if you're more on the curvy side though. MOM Another no for Hayley, mom jeans usually have more space around the zipper area and tapered at the bottom but can look unflattering. FLARES You might think flared jeans are a win for bigger hips, but Hayley said she steers clean because they're usually too tight on her thighs. That said, if you do have bigger hips but slim legs, this style could work for you. STRAIGHT This style can be hit or miss for fashion fans with big hips since the straight cut can often often be lost once they're on. Why is it so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans... Deputy Fashion Editor Abby Mchale has revealed why it's so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans... If there is one item of clothing that is never easy to buy it's jeans. If you think you've got your size nailed after finding the perfect fit, nine times out of ten when you next come to buying a pair you will most likely still have to try before you buy. But what is it about jeans that makes them such a difficult fit? Well there isn't a universal size guide that every retailer sticks to, so this means that one brands size 12 could be an inch or so different to another brands and that can make all the difference. Plus, it's all about the denim, some jeans are made with stiffer denim that don't give them as much give. Whereas some stretchier denims obviously have more stretch which means they can be more forgiving. However, don't forget that all denim does eventually stretch, so when you're trying jeans on and they feel ever so slightly tight, remember that they will actually give after wearing them. So sadly this does mean the best piece of advice is to just try them on, however if you are short of time or can't be bothered then the Japanese jean test I have found works quite effectively. Wrap the waistband of the jeans around your neck, if they can wrap all the way round and don't leave a gap then they should fit your waist.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
‘The delivery man arrived with the ashes in a gift bag' – why are so many people opting out of traditional funerals?
When my father-in-law, Cliff, died in March 2021 after being diagnosed with an aggressive and late-caught cancer, he didn't leave any funeral plans. Nor was there money squirrelled away to pay for them, even if he had. He was an ardent atheist, so a church service was out of the question, and pandemic restrictions had been limiting guest numbers, so my wife, Hayley, and her siblings decided to opt out of having a traditional funeral. Instead, they chose 'direct cremation', a service that minimises formalities – and, crucially, the cost. There is no funeral service; the coffin is simply brought into the crematorium before it is cremated, after which the ashes are returned to the family. During an online consultation with 'death specialists' Farewill, Hayley was quoted £1,062 for a direct cremation, more than £3,000 cheaper than the current average cost of a basic funeral. The only catch was that no one would attend the cremation, aside from those paid to carry it out. It seemed a cruel choice to some, who could not get their heads around the idea that there would not be a funeral to attend. But Hayley explained why it seemed like the perfect option: they could obtain her father's ashes without fuss and hold their own, intimate ceremony on the banks of the River Wye, where Cliff had loved to fish. Although Cliff died in a hospital in Powys, Wales, he was cremated 140 miles away at a crematorium near Exeter. His ashes then travelled 220 miles east, with no limousine cortege in sight, to our home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The delivery man arrived holding a gift bag containing Hayley's dad in one hand and a small bunch of flowers in the other. Farewill's co-founder Dan Garrett is something of a disruptor within the death industry. Death first inspired him when he was growing up in Golders Green in north London, where his family home backed on to the local crematorium. 'The walk with my family was always to the crematorium,' he says. 'It was absolutely beautiful; I reckon it left some kind of resonance in my head.' He graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2015 looking for a gap in the startup market, and launched Farewill the same year. He felt that the funeral industry, with its monopolising practices based around local, family-run funeral directors, was ripe for revolution. Farewill branched out from its initial offer of online will-writing services (usually carried out by solicitors) after it noticed a pattern emerging among its customers. 'We were speaking to 20,000 people a year,' he says. 'And we had a box [on the online form] that said: 'What do you want to do with your funeral?'' And probably 80% of what people were writing was: 'I just want no fuss, don't wear black, nothing traditional, just something that represents me.'' Garrett realised this was 'a great business opportunity'. Farewill began doing direct cremations in December 2019, a few months before Covid hit the UK. The popularity of its services did not peter out with the pandemic, and now 20% of bodies are disposed of by direct cremation. Farewill rivals Pure Cremation recently predicted that 50% of the UK population will choose direct cremation within 20 years. Business has been bolstered by a generation of tech-savvy consumers navigating a cost of living crisis and a stagnant economy. It is not exclusive to the UK: the US is experiencing a similar shift in the funeral industry, as detailed by the New York Times. According to the Cremation Society, up to 80% of people are cremated in the UK, which is above the average globally – although this is still behind Japan, where almost everyone is cremated – but it hasn't always been the case. As Jessica Mitford (who, like David Bowie, opted for direct cremation) wrote in The American Way of Death, there were just three cremations in the UK in 1885 – the first year of its legalisation, after a hard-fought period of campaigning. Today, the vast majority of the UK would rather be incinerated, perhaps for reasons similar to those articulated by George Bernard Shaw in the 1940s: 'Earth burial, a horrible practice, will some day be prohibited by law, not only because it is hideously unaesthetic, but because the dead would crowd the living off the Earth if it could be carried out to its end of preserving our bodies for their resurrection on an imaginary day of judgment.' Despite its growing popularity, fightback is brewing against direct cremation, nicknamed 'burn and return' by those who oppose it. 'Direct cremation interrupts both this sacred understanding of the dead body and the sense that it has deep and powerful spiritual value,' wrote Anne Richards, public policy adviser to the Church of England, in June. 'Whether offered overtly or not, such a no-fuss service undermines the sense that a dead body is worthy of respect, care, dignity and love. Why spend money on something worthless?' Writing in the Spectator, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, in a piece that described the process as 'a lonely end for one's mother or father, or indeed oneself – and actually quite expensive for what happens, which is basically waste disposal', said: 'You can see how – as with assisted dying – the elderly could be pressurised into going for this option by the death-averse, non-religious and hard-up young.' But looked at another way, direct cremation has demystified an industry that has long been accused of overcharging grieving families. The 'cost of dying' in the UK, including professional fees for administering the estate, a simple funeral service, and all optional extras like the party or wake, has this year hit a record high of £9,797, according to Sun Life's annual study, while 6% of funerals are now crowdfunded. In February 2025, Farewill was sold to Dignity, one of the largest funeral companies in the UK, which operates 45 crematoria. In the office of Dignity's Bentley crematorium, just outside Brentwood, Essex, manager Ian Best says he still calls direct cremations 'unattended cremations' out of habit. It is a hangover from the days when the only cremations without family or friends were 'pauper's funerals', paid for by the council if there were no relatives to cover the cost (thanks to the cost of living crisis, the number of such funerals, now known as public health funerals, has risen by 47% in England in the last seven years). Before the pandemic, Best says, unattended cremations only happened at Bentley every three or four months. Now, they count for roughly a third of all cremations that take place there. 'It's definitely changed the industry massively, and I think we're learning as we go,' says Best. 'It's uncharted territory for us.' The biggest change, he says, 'is just the fact that people aren't here. I'm so used to being here, looking out of the window, seeing the car park full up, and hearing people – to then think, oh, there's no one outside, but I'm still attending a funeral.' But in many other ways, you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between a direct cremation and a service attended by mourners. 'I always emphasise the fact that we do it exactly the same here, regardless of whether it's attended or unattended,' says Best. 'You'll still always come through the front [of the chapel], we'll always have music on, we'll always bow, we'll always have the curtains, there'll always be that element of respect.' Imagining it reminds me of another echo of the pandemic – catching highlights of Liverpool's winning Premier League campaign when there were no crowds; all that ceremony, but with no one to share it with. I first arrived at Bentley shortly after a direct cremation and family members were standing outside chatting, having said their final goodbyes. I ask Ian if he minds people attending direct cremations in this manner, when they are advertised as 'unattended' (and this is reflected in the price). Quite the contrary, he says: when he noticed them congregating, he turned the speakers on outside and played music as they watched the funeral directors take in the coffin. 'Theoretically, an unattended funeral should just be the funeral director bringing the loved one in the coffin: there's no family,' he says, but he is open to families watching, and sometimes invites people in to sit at the back, to help them grieve for their loved one. 'I'm not going to turn people away. It doesn't cost me anything.' Some funeral directors suggest that the way direct cremations are sold is too pushy. Pure Cremation is one of the country's biggest direct cremation providers, with an enormous crematorium in Andover, Hampshire, and a multimillion-pound TV advertising spend, with commercials shown primarily during daytime hours to catch the retired demographic most likely to buy funeral plans. Their adverts are all over social media, too. I saw one advert promising a free afternoon tea, up to the value of £50, when buying a direct cremation through the company ('Offer ends 31 August'). The rise of direct cremation, as well as the backlash, goes some way to addressing a fundamental question about death: what, or who, are funerals for? 'Funerals have always been for the living,' says Martin Stibbards, whose family funeral directors in Essex offer everything from a full horse-drawn funeral cortege that harks back to their Victorian roots to their own direct cremation service. 'You don't know you're at your funeral, but your relatives do.' Stibbards says that the genius of the new direct cremation companies is that they have flipped the decision from the family to the living, directing their advertising towards those making their own funeral plans. 'Grief is difficult. You might think it's all very good when you're sitting in your living room and you're not dying and thinking: 'Yeah, I'll just sign up, this is going to be great for my family.' But when the reality happens and you're whisked off somewhere without anybody knowing where you are … grief can be very complex.' At Bentley, Best ushers me behind a curtain to see the cremation chamber. Coffins from unattended and attended services wait to be cremated. It feels inadequate, somehow – but not because of the cremation process itself. Rather any attempt to mark the end of a life feels unsatisfactory. And nothing – direct cremation, a princely burial after a multi-vehicle cortege, or lighting up the sky with fireworks like Hunter S Thompson – can change that.
