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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Nelly Furtado stuns in tiny hotpants as wows crowd at Boardmasters Festival
The I'm Like A Bird singer took to the stage at Boardmasters Festival in a quirky and colourful outfit as she performed some of her biggest hits Pop icon Nelly Furtado wowed audiences with a quirky choice of outfit at the Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall on Saturday. The 47-year-old made sure all eyes were on her as she stunned in a pair of high-waisted green ruffled hotpants. She paired it with a matching green wrap-around top and some giant furry sleeves as she sang some of her greatest hits including Maneater and I'm Like A Bird. Nelly wore a pair of white boots with a chain detailing and accessorised with some tinted green sunglasses and silver earrings, necklace and bracelets. The performer was all smiles as she interacted with her fans in the audience. It comes after an exciting heatwave forecast with maps revealing the exact date a 39C heat plume will scorch the UK. The singer is just one of the big-name acts performing at the sunny three-day festival, with several other huge names performing, including Raye, Leigh-Anne, Kaiser Chiefs, Krept and Kronan and The Prodigy. The Canadian songwriter's colourful appearance comes after she revealed last year that her skin was often lightened in magazine photoshoots. Nelly, whose parents immigrated from Portugal, told People: '"I have olive skin, and they'd kind of lighten my skin a lot in photos and kind of take my hips down all the time they would always cut off in editorials.' She also mentioned that there was a 'lot of airbrushing' during her peak fame years. This isn't the first time she opened up about the worrying trend as her 2003 song Powerless had lyrics that stated: 'Paint my face in your magazines, Make it look whiter than it seems, Paint me over with your dreams, Shove away my ethnicity.' Reflecting on her experience, she continued: '"By my second album, I guess I was kind of angry about it." Despite these challenges, Nelly said she felt 'so lucky and blessed' and had a good team around her who were looking out for her best interests. She's one of the most successful Canadian artists, having sold over 45 million records, including 35 million in album sales worldwide. Nelly first shot to fame when she released her trip hop inspired debut album, Whoa, Nelly! In 2000. Her debut project was both a critical and commercial success, with two singles hitting the Billboard Top 100, namely I'm Like A Bird and Turn Off The Lights. She released her second album, Folklore, in 2003 and this time around, she experimented with and explored her Portuguese heritage. The legend went on to release a further five albums over a 14-year-span, with her latest offering, 7, releasing just last year.


Extra.ie
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Cheers to that! Nelly Furtado enjoys Guinness and Irish Dancing after ATN set
Nelly Furtado was living the High Life over the weekend as she wound down at a famed Dublin pub following her closing set at All Together Now. The Maneater singer headlined the third and final day of the Waterford festival, which also saw Bicep, Fontaines D.C. CMAT and more taking to the stage over the weekend. Following on from a stellar closing set, the Canadian native enjoyed a celebratory pint of Guinness before making the trip up to the capital, Dublin. Nelly Furtado was living the High Life over the weekend as she wound down at a famed Dublin pub following her closing set at All Together Now. Pic: Nelly Furtado/ Instagram Sharing some behind-the-scenes of her trip to Instagram, Nelly shared footage of her All Together Now set as well as the moment she was given a congratulatory pint of the black stuff. 'Maybe I should do this professionally,' she joked in the caption. The I'm Like A Bird songstress also shared a glimpse into what she got up to post-ATN, which included enjoying some grub and entertainment at none other than J.R Mahon Public House & Brewery, in Dublin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nelly Furtado (@nellyfurtado) While there, Nelly was treated to a traditional Irish performance from Reel Irish Dance Entertainment, who are the venue's resident troupe and include Lord of the Dance performers. The Grammy Award-winning artist is said to have soaked up all the atmosphere on Monday night at the popular Dublin city centre venue, which is well-known for its hospitality and entertainment. Co-owner of the beloved Dublin pub, John, said it was an 'incredible evening.' The Maneater singer headlined the third and final day of the Waterford festival, which also saw Bicep, Fontaines D.C. CMAT and more taking to the stage over the weekend. Pic: Nelly Furtado/ Instagram 'Having someone of Nelly's calibre in the house, enjoying what we do best, was a real thrill for our guests and our team,' he said. 'The music, the dancing, the laughter — it was the perfect Dublin night.' J.R. Mahon's is located at 1-2 Burgh Quay, and is a go-to destination for visitors and locals alike, offering a mix of traditional Irish dishes, fresh pints and nightly entertainment which encapsulates the spirit of Ireland. The latest celeb spotting comes just four weeks after the pub hosted singer Camilla Cabello who danced and sang the night away following her 3Arena gig. The former Fifth Harmony band member turned solo artist performed her first ever headline Irish gig early in July, playing all her best tracks to a sold out audience at the venue. Following the concert, the Havana singer and her friends and tour crew headed to iconic pub where they were treated to a traditional Irish performance from Reel Irish Dance Entertainment.


The Independent
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Harry photobombs selfie with Meghan and Nelly Furtado at Invictus Games ceremony
The Duchess of Sussex joined Canadian singer Nelly Furtado for a selfie video as the pair celebrated the opening of the Invictus Games in Canada. Furtado shared a clip on Instagram of her posing alongside Meghan backstage at the Games' opening ceremony, with the Duke of Sussex appearing to surprise them as he photobombed the clip midway through. The singer was among the musical stars who helped launch the seventh edition of the Games on Saturday with a motivational performance at the BC Place in Vancouver. Alongside the video, Furtado wrote 'they're beautiful, that's for sure', referencing the lyrics of her hit I'm Like A Bird which also played with the clip. During the opening ceremony, the British Columbia-born singer performed a medley of her hits including I'm Like a Bird, Turn Off The Light and Say It Right. The star, dressed in a black jumpsuit, encouraged the crowd to sing along to the performance as a dance troupe joined her on stage. The show also featured performances by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, US pop star Katy Perry, US singer-songwriter Noah Kahan and Quebec alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau. For his opening number, Martin delivered a moving rendition of the Invictus Games anthem, which he created in 2014 using the lyrics of the Invictus poem by William Ernest Henley, while accompanied by the Universal Gospel Choir. He then picked up his guitar to play and sing Coldplay's hit Higher Power alongside four backing singers. Between the songs he thanked Harry for inviting him to perform, saying: 'I'd like to say thanks, of course, to Prince Harry. 'When he called me he said, 'I've called every other musician in the world, they all said they're not available so I have to call you'. And I said 'your royal holiness, I'm honoured'. 'But thank you Harry for being such an inspiring leader and kind and sweet man, and I hope you have the most wonderful games of all. And it's a pleasure to be here.' He finished his set by playing the band's 2008 classic Viva La Vida while the backing singers provided harmonies before he was joined again by the choir. Perry kicked off her performance with a rendition of her hit Roar after Harry delivered his speech to the arena. The US pop star then launched into a high-energy medley of her tracks Dark Horse, Part Of Me and Lifetimes while dressed in a futuristic, silver cut-out outfit with panels which changed colour throughout the performance. She thanked the ceremony for having her and the service personnel and veterans for their service before closing with her huge hit Firework alongside a full marching band, a dance troupe and large yellow dancing figures. After her performance, she said she was 'beyond inspired by the spirit of The Invictus Games and all the competitors' in an Instagram post. Alongside a carousel of pictures and videos of her performing, she added: 'Thanks for letting me chameleon my way through the opening ceremonies.' The show also saw Kahan perform a rousing rendition of his song Northern Attitude alongside his band which got members of the crowd chanting along. He later said it was an 'honour' to be at the Games before he closed his performance with his viral hit Stick Season. The ceremony opened with a performance by members of the traditional territories as the Invictus Games are being held on the land of indigenous nations Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh. Harry and Meghan watched the ceremony, cheering on the performers and competitors when they took to the stage. More than 500 competitors from 23 nations will take part in the Games, which go on until Sunday February 16. Harry, a former British Army captain, launched the Invictus Games in 2014 as an international sports tournament for injured service personnel and veterans. They aim to 'inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who have served their country', the Royal British Legion said. The Invictus Games were held in London in 2014, in Orlando in 2016, Toronto in 2017, Sydney in 2018, The Hague in 2022 and Dusseldorf in 2023.