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Time Out
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Second lineup is out: Alicia Keys headlines Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025
Just when Bangkok seemed to be in a lull – caught somewhere between monsoon melancholy and midsummer mania – Summer Sonic makes a return like an old flame who shows up dressed better than ever. The festival, a long-standing fixture of Tokyo's music calendar, is once again packing its bags and heading south. Scheduled for August 23-24, IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-3. Bring earplugs, possibly your therapist. The second lineup drop, announced with the usual self-congratulatory fanfare, is headlined by Alicia Keys. A household name and 17-time Grammy winner, she's the kind of artist whose booking signals prestige, not surprise. Her set will no doubt include If I Ain't Got You, Fallin, and that anthem to aspirational real estate, Empire State of Mind – songs so deeply embedded in the cultural subconscious they no longer provoke reaction, only recognition. Alicia's presence will be hailed as iconic, though it's difficult not to wonder whether the inclusion of such an established figure reveals the festival's cautious, nostalgic leanings. In contrast, CHANYEOL, formerly of EXO, represents a different kind of reassurance – the hyper-curated K-pop export with built-in global fandom. Having successfully pivoted to a solo career with last year's Black Out, he ticks every commercial box: chart success, sold-out tour, pan-Asian appeal. What his set may lack in spontaneity it will surely make up for in polish – choreography as discipline, emotion filtered through a high-production haze. Then there's KickFlip, a name so generically edgy it could have been pulled from a spreadsheet of marketable Gen Z keywords. As JYP Entertainment's newest boy group, they're barely out of debut territory but already performing with the industrial precision of a well-oiled brand. Their choreography will be airtight. Their personalities will be carefully portioned out. Whether audiences will remember much beyond the photocard-worthy visuals remains to be seen. Of all the names on the bill, Kikuo offers the only real hint of subversion. A Vocaloid producer with a cult following and a sonic palette that veers from saccharine to sinister, his work doesn't so much invite listening as demand it. Songs like You Are a Useless Child and Dance of the Corpses suggest something darker at play – a confrontation with discomfort, dressed in pixelated lullabies. This is not music for the crowd-pleasing masses, which is precisely why it stands out. Rounding out the line-up is Jeff Satur, the obligatory local inclusion. His sound is contemporary, his fanbase devoted, and his stage presence dependable. Yet there's an unavoidable sense of tokenism at play – Satur serves more as a box ticked than a centrepiece. Bangkok, it seems, must be reflected, but not necessarily explored. In the end, Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025 appears to favour spectacle over risk, familiarity over experimentation. It will be loud, it will be large, and it will be liked. But whether it will be remembered – for anything other than scale – is another question entirely. Pre-sale tickets will be on offer from May 3-26. Entry for a single day starts at B3,800 for general admission, with a two-day option set at B7,000. VIP access is listed at B8,000 for one day and B13,000 for the full weekend. All available via Ticketmelon.
The South African
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Alicia Keys brings the house down at jewellery gala in New York
Tiffany & Co.'s dazzling Blue Book 2025 Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art brought Manhattan to a standstill. Alicia Keys, the 17-time Grammy winner, was there to steal the show. She strode in confidently, wearing a sharply tailored Givenchy suit-no shirt, just a jacket, letting her diamonds do the talking. Her necklace, a Jean Schlumberger 'Leaves' masterpiece, glistened on her collarbone. 'Some people want diamond rings,' she teased on Instagram, referencing her hit, If I Ain't Got You . The guest list sparkled just as brightly as the jewellery. Anya Taylor-Joy channelled old Hollywood in 18k gold and over 10 carats of diamonds, according to Vogue . Mikey Madison turned heads with a pendant featuring a Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond- imagine a drop of golden sunlight. Artist Anna Weyant wore a scarlet Alexander McQueen gown with Tiffany's iconic Bird on a Rock brooch. It featured a tanzanite of over 20 carats, a stone with deep roots in Africa. Alicia Keys took the stage and opened with Diamonds Are Forever, her voice soaring through the marble halls. Keys then launched into a medley of her hits, including If I Ain't Got You and Girl on Fire . 'This is some timeless New York energy,' she declared, before closing with Empire State of Mind . Movie stars, creatives, and industry titans rose to their feet, swaying to the anthem of the city that never sleeps. Tiffany's Blue Book 2025 collection, Sea of Wonder, was the night's true star. Each piece drew inspiration from the ocean-seahorses, starfish, and waves-crafted with the brilliance that has defined Tiffany since 1837. 'Fashion is such a representation of your energy, your style and your expression of art,' Keys said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alicia Keys Sports Suit Jacket Without a Top to Spotlight Her Bling at Tiffany Event: ‘Some People Want Diamond Rings'
Alicia Keys isn't afraid to take risks with her fashion. The 'Girl on Fire' singer, 44, made sure her diamonds were the star of the show as she opted to wear a suit jacket set — and not much else — at Tiffany & Co.'s Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder launch celebration at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Friday, April 25. Keys sported a Givenchy herringbone suit jacket that ended below her waist and matching, high-waisted pants, a look that was featured in the brand's Fall/Winter 25 ready-to-wear collection. She spotlighted the Tiffany diamond-encrusted vine necklace on her décolletage by going topless under her jacket. She also wore several other Tiffany jewelry pieces, including an intricate diamond bracelet on her right hand and emerald rings on both hands. For her earrings, she chose diamond and gold studs, and made sure they were seen by styling her hair up in a simple braid. Related: Alicia Keys Celebrates 1-Year of Hell's Kitchen on Broadway with Husband Swizz Beatz and a Star-Studded Crowd The musician shared some snaps of her sultry look on her Instagram, including several close-ups of the glitzy jewelry she wore for the event. In one picture, she crossed her fingers, highlighting what appeared to be an emerald and gold ring with diamond butterfly detailing on the side. The ring on her other hand was simpler — a circular green gem set on a simple gold band. The large diamond bracelet on Keys' wrist, which featured a square-link design with diamonds and gold, also could be seen in the photo. 'Some people want diamond rings 💎💫,' Keys fittingly captioned the post, referencing her 2003 hit 'If I Ain't Got You.' She also added the hashtags '#TiffanyHighJewelry' and '#TiffanyBlueBook.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On her Instagram Stories, the star shared a few videos offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the event and her performances. In one video, she could be seen confidently walking into one of the Met rooms holding a microphone. Another snap showed a zoomed-out look of Keys sitting at a large black piano, surrounded by other musicians as she sang. She ended the event recap with a video showing snippets of the performance with an instrumental of her song 'If I Ain't Got You' in the background. Related: Cher, Alicia Keys and More to Headline Star-Studded LOVE ROCKS NYC Concert – See the Full Lineup! Keys is no stranger to wearing glamorous, gold-filled looks. While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2025 Grammys in February, she wore a golden headband to match her gold-and-black dress. She also sported a custom crystal hair accessory by Jennifer Behr during another outfit change that night. The singer, who has worn everything from embellished sneakers to jeans to the Grammys over the years, previously told PEOPLE that getting dressed for any big event is all about staying true to yourself. 'Fashion is such a representation of your energy, your own personal style and your expression of art," she said. Read the original article on People
