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From $165M to 'I Want it That Way': Luka Doncic hits Backstreet Boys Vegas show after signing contract
From $165M to 'I Want it That Way': Luka Doncic hits Backstreet Boys Vegas show after signing contract originally appeared on The Sporting News The Backstreet Boys are back, and even NBA stars are hitting up the iconic boy band's Vegas residency, which kicked off on July 11 at the Sphere. On Saturday, August 2, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, 26, surprised fans when he showed up to the Las Vegas concert alongside Lakers president Rob Pelinka just hours after signing a three-year $165 million contract extension. Luka Doncic celebrates $165M Lakers deal at Backstreet Boys show Before the ink was dry on the contract, the former Mavs star took a break from his grueling offseason training to get down to 90's tunes sung by Nick Carter and the legendary boy band. Jeanie Buss, Mark Walter, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxson Hayes, and Adou Theiro also tagged along for the night out on the town. Videos of Doncic's Sin City appearance quickly went viral on X over the weekend, and in one moment, Doncic was seen jamming to "I Want it That Way" with a drink in hand, while sitting in a box beside "That 70's Show" star Ashton Kutcher, 47, and his wife, Mila Kunis, 41. MORE:Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals if Ozempic is secret to weight loss While the NBA star appeared to be enjoying his post-contract signing celebration in the stands, he was also treated to a backstage meet and greet with the Backstreet Boys, where he was seen posing for a photograph. Fans quickly reacted to the Lakers star's unexpected outing, flooding social media with comments. "Rob meat glazinggg Luka with Backstreet Boys playing in the background was not on my 2025 bingo card," one person wrote on X. "The most free I've seen Luka," someone else wrote. "holy GOAT he knows the lyrics," another person said. "Love the team bonding like that," a fourth person added. Doncic has a lot to celebrate this week. His three year extension will keep him in LA for the foreseeable future. MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS: Fans melt over Shedeur Sanders' sweet sideline moment with Browns guard's son Gabby Thomas stuns in neon pink power look as she secures victory to advance to Tokyo World Championships Anthony Davis lists $40 million Los Angeles mansion for sale after Mavericks trade Sophie Cunningham reveals what she wants in a man and it's not Tom Brady Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals if Ozempic is secret to weight loss
Metro
09-07-2025
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Netflix fans moved by Liam Payne tribute in new Building The Band series
Netflix viewers have been moved to tears by the touching tribute to Liam Payne at the start of his final onscreen appearance in Building the Band. The late One Direction star – who died aged 31 in Argentina last October – posthumously appears in Netflix's new singing reality competition show as a guest judge. The series is hosted by Backstreet Boys icon AJ McLean and Payne is joined in the judging panel by Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland as 50 music artists battle it out in individual sound booths to form the ultimate band. Think Love Is Blind meets The X Factor. All 10 episodes have just landed on the streaming platform with fans wondering how exactly the show would address the unexpected death of the Teardrops hitmaker. Especially after reports that there were plans to cut down on Payne's presence in the show. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video At the start of the first episode, McLean addresses the audience with a powerful message. 'When we came together to film building the band we never imagined we'd soon be saying goodbye to our friend Liam Payne,' he begins as it fades out to a series of images and clips of the singer on the show. McLean continues: 'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. 'It's through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.' The bittersweet message then comes to an end as we launch straight into the episode. Fans are now sharing how much the season-opening dedication has meant to them. '5 seconds in and I'm already sobbing. The tribute to Liam,' maryam wrote on X. 'Omg!! A tribute, I'm crying already, Liam, you're loved so much,' BrisLiam shared. 'Just started Building The Band on Netflix but didn't think I would cry at the first second when they talked about Liam, it will be so hard to watch it knowing he is not here anymore,' Jo echoed. 'I am genuinely not ready to see him on my screen,' Lizzie2031843 added. OT5loveupdate called it 'such a beautiful dedication' and Liamssunsetter shared a heartbreak emoji. In an interview with Hollywood Reporter last month, McLean described the new series as 'unlike any other show out there'. The I Want it That Way charttopper then spoke about looking back on the show since Payne's death. 'It was a little hard to watch because I hadn't seen it until now,' he explained. 'I just know that the way he is being remembered and honoured is hopefully done as beautiful as we see it. 'And we got the ok from his family and I hope that the fans get to remember him the way that he was which is just a light, a genuine spirit. 'He wore his heart on his sleeve, he's stupidly talented, funny as all hell, had a great sense of humour and just a joy to work with. This is just a great, positive way for the world to remember him.' More Trending Executive producer Cat Lawson added that 'we all loved [Liam] and he was amazing in the show.' His death deeply impacted the Building the Band team who had all grown close with one another. 'You get to know people really quickly [on these shows] and he was a glorious person,' she said. View More » Building The Band is available to stream on Netflix now. 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. MORE: Netflix 'masterpiece' breaks another record with 106,000,000 views in just 12 days MORE: I'm a TV critic and this week I'm bingeing a jaw-dropping series MORE: Netflix thriller reveals major TV return for 'underrated' Hollywood legend after 6 years
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Let's dance: Watch Kevin Bacon perform the ‘Footloose' theme song at Stagecoach
The Bacon Brothers kicked off their Sunday shoes. Kevin Bacon, 66, performed the song 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins at the Stagecoach Festival alongside his brother, Michael Bacon. The tune is the title track in the 1984 musical drama 'Footloose,' which starred Kevin, Lori Singer, Chris Penn, John Lithgow and Sarah Jessica Parker. Advertisement 7 Kevin Bacon of The Bacon Brothers performs during Day 3 of the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. Getty Images for Stagecoach The siblings are no strangers to the stage as they've been performing as the Bacon Brothers for over 30 years. The country music festival's official TikTok shared footage from Kevin and Michael's rendition, which saw 'The Following' actor singing and playing the tambourine. The film score composer, 75, stood next to Kevin singing and playing the guitar. Advertisement The account captioned the video: 'The legend of the Bacon Brothers is alive in the Palomino.' Kevin also took to TikTok to share a clip of himself backstage, explaining to followers, 'Coming into our little Stagecoach home away from home,' before adding that he'd 'never opened for the Backstreet Boys before.' The Backstreet Boys closed down the festival with their 90-minute set and even had country superstar Luke Combs hit the stage to sing the 1999 hit tune 'I Want it That Way' with them. 7 Kevin Bacon performs at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. Getty Images for Stagecoach Advertisement 7 The Bacon Brothers perform at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. Getty Images for Stagecoach Kevin kicked off his movie career in 1979 after making his feature film debut in 'National Lampoon's Animal House.' Three years later, he was in the 1982 comedy/drama 'Diner' before landing the leading role in 'Footloose.' Kevin starred as Ren McCormack, a boy from Chicago who finds out the new town he calls home in Utah has outlawed dancing and rock music. Although it's the film that made him a star, Kevin isn't always keen on reliving the project during certain moments. Advertisement @stagecoach The legend of The Bacon Brothers is alive in the Palomino @The Bacon Brothers Watch the @Amazon Music livestream only on @Prime Video and Amazon Music's Twitch channel. #thebaconbrothers #stagecoach #country ♬ original sound – stagecoach 7 Kevin Bacon in 'Footloose.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection 'My worst nightmare is to be at a wedding and the DJ puts on the music,' he said at SXSW in March. 'They always start out being about the bride, and then there's alcohol involved. And by about 10:30, the song comes on, and suddenly the wedding becomes about me getting out and dancing. People will literally form a circle around me and clap their hands like I'm a trained monkey.' Now, Kevin will ask the DJ, 'Please don't play that song' while at weddings. 'It's not because I don't love the song, I do love this song,' the Golden Globe winner explained. 'It's not because I'm not proud of the movie, I'm 100% proud of it.' 7 Christopher Penn and Kevin Bacon in the 1984 film 'Footloose.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 Kevin Bacon in the dance movie. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Kevin also reflected on landing the role and the fame that came with it. Advertisement 'The script was not written in that way at all, and there was no indication other than one line, like, he gets pissed off and dances or something,' he said about finding out it was a dance film. 'I was not a trained dancer.' 'It's what I wanted, I have no one to blame but myself. It was definitely my dream to have all those things,' the 'Bondsman' actor admitted of becoming a household name. 'But until you really have that, you don't really realize there's something kind of strange about it.' For Kevin, posing shirtless for teen magazines felt 'the opposite' of how he wanted to view himself at the time. 7 Michael Bacon and Kevin Bacon of The Bacon Brothers pose backstage at the Palomino Stage during the 2025 Stagecoach Festival . Getty Images for Stagecoach Advertisement These days, the 'I Love Dick' star has still only watched the cult classic 'three or four times.' Even more, Kevin confessed his two kids, Travis, 35, and Sosie, 33, whom he shares with wife Kyra Sedgwick, have never seen the movie. As he put it: 'What's up with that?'
