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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Dancing with the Stars' Reveals Its Second Celebrity Contestant for 2025
Dancing with the Stars, co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, will be returning for its 34th season on ABC this fall. And today unveiled the identity of its second celebrity contestant and it's not the name that has been bandied about on social media. Instead, joining previously named wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin is social media powerhouse Alix Earle. The reveal was made this morning live on Good Morning America. 'I've always been a fan of Dancing With the Stars. I used to watch it when I was so young with my grandma,' Earle told Lara Spencer and Michael Strahan. 'When this opportunity came to me, it was like, 'What can I do next? Where can I take this?' I'm ready to challenge myself. I think it's going to be a lot of fun. It was a very obvious answer to say yes.' SIGN UP for our Dancing with the Stars newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, songs, recaps & more As for her previous dance experience, Earle admitted to having danced competitively until her sophomore year of high school. 'I would like to say I have some rhythm, maybe, possibly," she said. "But I've never done ballroom dancing or danced with a partner, so that's going to be a whole new venture for me.' Earle is one of the leading social media personalities in the U.S. She is also the creator and host of the widely popular relationship 'Hot Mess' podcast, on which she shares exclusive, in-depth, intimate details of her life. Earle's ability to connect with mass audiences across multiple demographics has resulted in her earning a spot on Forbes' Top Creators and Fashion 50 lists, being featured in Rolling Stone's annual Creators issue as one of the industry's top creators, named Allure's Beauty Creator of 2024 (as chosen by readers), and recognized as one of People Magazine's Digital Creators of the Year. Additionally, she was featured on The Hollywood Reporter's 2024 Podcast Power List. Earle graduated from the University of Miami, where she studied marketing. A true 'Forever Cane,' she funded a scholarship in her name for students at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School. The Alix Earle Scholarship provides significant resources for students pursuing degrees in business, further strengthening the school's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Related: Additionally, Earle created 'Meals in Heels,' a recurring event series designed to give back to the Miami community by bringing friends together to prepare and package meals for those in need. An East Coast native, Earle grew up in New Jersey. She currently resides in Miami. The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers for Season 34 of DWTS will be announced at a later date. But it is confirmed that Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will be back at the judges' table. Dancing with the Stars will air this fall on ABC and Disney+, and stream next day on Hulu. Next,
Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Aespa announces Japan tour
Aespa set fans abuzz with the announcementduring its fan meetup in Yokohama, Japan, that it will tour the country from October. The group held the meet-and-greet, its first in Japan, over the weekend, and shared the news that it will tour four cities in the nation, holding 10 shows. The four members are set to go live in Fukuoka on Oct. 4-5 before visiting Tokyo twice as well as Nagoya and Osaka. All concerts will be held at arenas, including Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo and IG Arena in Nagoya, which will open this summer. Aespa officially debuted in Japan in July last year with single 'Hot Mess' and its second gig at Tokyo Dome the following month drew approximately 94,000 people. Meanwhile, the quartet is expected to bring out a new album in June, about eight months after the fifth EP 'Whiplash,' its fifth back-to-back million-seller fronted by smash hit 'Supernova.'
IOL News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Carla Franco unleashes 'Hot Mess': a sonic journey through love's turmoil
Singer Carla Franco's new song, "Hot Mess", is out on all major music streaming platforms. Image: Supplied. South African hearing-impaired alt-pop singer, Carla Franco, is still riding the wave of her South African Music Awards (Samas) nomination, but it's her latest single, "Hot Mess", that's creating waves across the music scene. Known for her genre-defying sound and unapologetically raw storytelling, Franco's latest release solidifies her status as a powerful voice in contemporary music. The new track dives headfirst into the tumultuous waters of toxic relationships. With bold lyrics and an infectious melody, the track encapsulates the chaos of loving someone who is emotionally unavailable. "'Hot Mess' was born from the emotional rollercoaster of a toxic relationship, the kind where confusion and contradiction replace stability and care," explained Franco. "It's about being stuck in a cycle with someone who's hot and cold, where love feels more like a mind game than a connection. I think we've all had that one person who can't make up their mind, and it leaves you feeling like the crazy one," she said. This sonic firestorm draws listeners into a whirlwind of confusion and heartbreak. The lyrics playfully wield jabs wrapped in sharp wit, yet beneath this playful exterior lies a poignant commentary on the emotional toll of inconsistency and the strength it requires to break free. "It's messy love. It's fighting to keep your dignity when you're being disrespected, gaslit or taken for granted. But it's also about finding your voice again, even if it's loud, chaotic or imperfect.' The track came together over just four days in Cape Town. Jono Greyling serves as producer. Franco said, "I was honestly just so done, so frustrated and so hurt. I knew I still loved her so much, but all of the emotions needed a home to live in, thus birthing 'Hot Mess'. "The lyrics spilt out like journal entries. The sarcasm, the pain, the humour, it was all real. This wasn't about overthinking melodies or perfect lines; it was about an emotional release. 'We kept the production raw and punchy to match the lyrics, sharp drums, distorted guitars and layered vocals that reflect the emotional volatility. It's messy by design. We wanted it to sound like the chaos it represents.' Franco's journey is particularly inspiring, as she navigates the music industry while being hearing-impaired. Her ability to translate personal turmoil into art is a testament to her resilience and talent. With her new offering, she provides an anthem for anyone who has felt the weight of unreciprocated love and the subsequent fight for self-recognition. "Hot Mess" is now available on music streaming platforms.
Korea Herald
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
aespa wins big at MTV VMAs Japan
At the Video Music Awards Japan 2025, hosted by MTV, aespa won four trophies. At the award ceremony held in Yokohama, Japan on Wednesday, the four members picked up trophies for: Artist of the Year and Best Group Video (International) for 'Whiplash,' as well as Best Dance Video and Best K-Pop Video for 'Supernova' and 'Armageddon,' respectively. The quartet recorded the most achievements at the awards show for female musicians. 'We are happy that our music has reached so many people,' said the bandmates and thanked My, their official fandom community in Japan in particular. They debuted in the country with single 'Hot Mess' in July last year. The group wrapped up second world tour 'Synk: Parellel Line' on Sunday with an encore gig in Seoul. In August, the group will join the lineup for Summer Sonic 2025.
Korea Herald
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Aespa to debut at Japan Summer Sonic
In August, aespa will make festival debut at Summer Sonic 2025, said label SM Entertainment Thursday. It is the largest music festival in Japan and will be held in Tokyo and Osaka Aug. 16-17. The foursome will join the lineup for the Tokyo event, which is only partially announced. The group officially debuted in Japan last year with single 'Hot Mess' and drew about 100,000 fans through its tour held across four cities and over 93,000 through its two-day concert at Tokyo Dome. Meanwhile, aespa will embark on the European leg of ongoing tour 'Synk: Parallel Line' in London next month. After concerts in Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Madrid, it will bring the tour to a close in Seoul with a two-day show. SHINee's Onew expands solo tour to US Onew of SHINee will tour the US for the first time as a solo singer, announced agency Griffin Entertainment Thursday. He will kick off the American leg of solo tour 'Connection' in New York on April 24 and visit seven more cities in the country, wrapping it up in Los Angeles on May 9. He held a three-day concert in Seoul last week on his own after a two-date gig in Yokohama, Japan. In April, the singer is set to perform in Taipei and Macao. The tour is named after his fourth solo EP that came out in January. He participated in writing lyrics and producing all six tracks in the mini album. The EP topped iTunes Top Albums Chart in 17 territories.
