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Forbes
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Alex Warren Rockets Into The Top 10 With An Unusual Strategy
Alex Warren expands You'll Be Alright, Kid into a full-length, sending the set into the top 10 on ... More four Billboard charts, including the Billboard 200. TONSBERG, NORWAY - JULY 10: Alex Warren performs on stage during Slottsfjell festival at Slottsfjellet on July 10, 2025 in Tonsberg, Norway. (Photo by Anne-Marie Forker/Redferns) Alex Warren employed an interesting strategy when it came to releasing his debut album. Instead of dropping a brand new, full-length effort completely separate from his You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter One) EP, he chose to expand upon that shorter project. In doing so, he rockets up several Billboard rankings and earns his first placements within the top 10 across multiple charts at once. The full-length You'll Be Alright, Kid has now spent months on the most important albums roster in America, and it's bigger than ever. You'll Be Alright, Kid's Big Singles The 21-track album includes all 10 songs from You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter One) as well as additional cuts like "Eternity," "Bloodline" with Jelly Roll, "On My Mind" with Rosé, and of course, "Ordinary." The incredible popularity of that track — which leads the Hot 100 again this week — is largely responsible for the success of You'll Be Alright, Kid, which pushes Warren into the highest reaches of the biggest charts in the American music industry. Alex Warren Bolts Into the Top 10 Warren shoots from No. 19 to No. 5 on the Billboard 200 as You'll Be Alright, Kid changes from an EP to a proper album. The project also enters the top tier of the Top Streaming Albums list for the first time, jumping from No. 15 to No. 5. Alex Warren's Album Debuts Inside the Top 10 As You'll Be Alright, Kid rockets up those Billboard tallies, it also debuts inside the top 10 on two more rosters. Warren's first full-length arrives at No. 5 on the Vinyl Albums list and No. 7 on the Top Album Sales chart. Months on the Charts Already You'll Be Alright, Kid is brand new to both the general sales tally and the vinyl chart, but it has lived for months on the other two rankings, where it now bolts into the loftiest tier. Warren's project has spent 18 weeks on the Top Streaming Albums list and 35 on the Billboard 200. Billboard groups the two efforts into one for charting purposes. The original EP, You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter One), peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, just shy of the top 10, before being re-released and expanded.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top WWE Superstar In Major Jeopardy Of Missing SummerSlam
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. With WWE SummerSlam less than a week away, Drew McIntyre is legitimately stranded in the United Kingdom due to a passport issue. While the situation is a real-life travel problem, the former WWE Champion is masterfully using it to fuel his on-screen rivalry with his SummerSlam opponent, the musician Jelly Roll. According to a new report from Fightful Select, the situation is a legitimate issue that WWE is working to resolve. McIntyre was in the UK to attend a friend's wedding over the weekend. Why am I stranded? Why am I cutting a promo with cows? There's now a good chance I don't make #SummerSlam — Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) July 27, 2025 The Travel WWE Nightmare In a video posted to his social media accounts on Monday, Drew McIntyre revealed that he was denied boarding for his flight back to the United States. He explained that he did not have his U.S. passport with him, only his UK one. "He then accused Jelly Roll of having connections, causing him to be unable to leave the UK, which screws up his training for SummerSlam," McIntyre said in his in-character promo. He finished by threatening his opponent, showing a picture of a cow to represent what he plans to do to Jelly Roll. Fightful's report confirmed this is an "actual situation as opposed to a gimmick." While WWE sources are confident the issue will be rectified, it is an unexpected headache for one of their top stars days before a major event. McIntyre's decision to stay in character and use a real-life frustration to cut a promo on his opponent is a perfect example of his current persona. In recent years, he has evolved into a bitter, social media-savvy heel who feels he is "justified" in his actions and often blames others for his problems. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. By blurring the lines between reality and storyline, he is expertly turning a legitimate travel nightmare into more heat for his upcoming match. It's a tactic that has made his current character one of the most compelling acts in WWE. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match The Road To WWE SummerSlam This entire feud has been built on the theme of "outsiders" in wrestling. The rivalry began on SmackDown when Logan Paul, a celebrity who has earned respect for his athleticism, confronted Jelly Roll. This led to Drew McIntyre, who has been critical of celebrity involvement in the past, aligning with Paul. The duo was then confronted by Randy Orton, who came to the defense of Jelly Roll. This all culminated in the announcement of a massive celebrity tag team match for Night One of SummerSlam on Saturday, August 2nd: Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. While the passport situation is a real problem, it has only added another layer of intrigue to one of the biggest matches of the summer. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drew McIntyre is stuck in the UK, WWE reportedly working to bring him back
Earlier today, Drew McIntyre took to social media to cut a promo amongst cows. Wait, huh? I'll allow him to explain, and it's bad news for WWE right now: 'It's quite the week I've had. You want to know how it's been capped off? I can't get back in America, they wouldn't let me board my flight. … I'm in England still, at my buddy's wedding, and what a wedding it was. Planning to go back, train for SummerSlam but no, no, no, I got blocked. 'Wife and I walked up to the gate, trying to check in, always goes perfectly fine. Not this time. 'Sir, you don't have your U.S. passport. I know who you are. I know you've lived there for a long time. I know you're showing me pictures of your passport and your global entry, and it doesn't matter, I know exactly who you are, your property and the likes. But, no, we can't let you in the country.'' He went on to say his wife went back home to look after their cat before turning it into a kayfabe issue and blaming Jelly Roll, the man he was scheduled to wrestle against at SummerSlam. According to PW Insider, this is a real issue WWE is currently working to resolve and McIntyre is genuinely stuck. We'll see if they can get things figured out in time for one of the biggest shows of the year. More from Not everyone is marking out about Eva Marie's return Mansoor's Raw Debut was classic WWE Is this who caught Lilly's eye? Former WWE champs face off on (checks notes) Main Event Yes, Angel Garza shoved a rose up Drew Gulak's butt on Raw Raw recap & reactions: Flip the switch Flair already added to title match at WrestleMania Backlash EVA MARIE IS BACK
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Top WWE SummerSlam match at risk with top star 'blocked from entering US'
A major WWE match announced for SummerSlam 2025 is in serious jeopardy after a top superstar wasn't allowed to travel back to the United States. On the first night of the August 2 and 3 double header, Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul are set to face Randy Orton and Grammy Award-winning singer Jelly Roll in a tag team match. McIntyre, known as the Scottish Warrior, has been back in the UK for a friend's wedding in England over the weekend, but he's now claimed he was stopped from boarding his flight back to the US where he has lived for a number of years. 'There's now a good chance I don't make #SummerSlam,' he captioned a video on X as he talking into his phone camera from a field. 'It's quite a week I've had. You wanna know how it's been capped off? i can't get back into America, They wouldn't let me board my flight,' he said in the video. 'I'm in England still, at my buddy's wedding – what a wedding it was. Planning to go back, train for SummerSlam, but no, no, no, no, I got blocked. **Warning – the below video includes strong language** 'Wife and I walked up to the gate, trying to check in, always goes perfectly fine. Not this time.' McIntyre noted that there was an issue with his documentation, despite never having a problem any of the other times he's been travelling. He continued: ''Drew, you don't have your US passport. I know who you are. I know you've lived there for a long time, I know you're showing me pictures of your US passport, and your global entry. ''I know exactly who you are, your property and the likes. But no, we can't let you in the country buddy. 'So my wife and I panic, we say we've got a sick animal at home, we're good people, we care about our animals, we care about people. In the end, his wife travelled back alone 'against her will' to see their pet cat, while McIntyre had to turn around and leave the airport. Ever the professional, the former world champion used the real life incident to continue his on-screen feud with Jelly Roll. 'Here I am. So what happened, what changed this trip? Jelly Roll. You know somebody, got some connections? You've got your 15 minutes of fame right now, can get away with some stuff? You're hot, soon you will not be, so you're getting it in when you can,' he quipped. 'You realised when I took off my shirt on SmackDown, you went , 'Oh my God! All that aura, I'm screwed!' So you screw up my training for SummerSlam week. More Trending 'Why am I in a field? I don't know what I'm in a field but I can tell you one thing! When this is all over, I'm gonna get back, and I'm gonna drop you Jelly Roll. 'I'm gonna make you pay. And eventually, you're gonna gain all that weight back and you're gonna look like one of these f***ers.' It remains to be seen whether McIntyre will make it back by the the weekend, or if a replacement will need to be found for the match. View More » Watch WWE SummerSlam on Netflix live on August 2 and 3. 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: 'I'll die on that hill': WWE star reveals moment she fought against bosses' plans MORE: How football could produce wrestling's next big superstar MORE: 'That cliffhanger was evil!' 7 sensational shows fans vow were cancelled too early
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE SmackDown takeaways: Hulk Hogan's 10-bell salute, huge SummerSlam tag team match set
WWE Friday Night SmackDown on July 25 took place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, and featured a tag team title match between The Wyatt Sicks and the team of Andrade and Rey Fenix. The road to SummerSlam continued, but the show was dedicated to the memory of Hulk Hogan, who died Thursday at 71. Roxanne Perez got a win over Alexa Bliss, Jade Cargill squashed Chelsea Green, and Cody Rhodes cut a promo for his street fight against John Cena at SummerSlam. Here's the top takeaways from this week's episode: 10-bell salute to Hulk Hogan This week's show began with the entire locker room, including WWE Superstars from both past and present, standing shoulder to shoulder at the entrance, as an image of Hulk Hogan and the dates 1953-2025 was displayed on the screens. Triple H gave a speech in memory of Hogan, touching on his importance to the world of professional wrestling. Then, the entire arena held silent as the 10-bell salute rang. "Hogan, Hogan" chants followed before a video package narrated by Triple H highlighted his career. It's impossible to deny Hogan's impact on the world of professional wrestling. He was an iconic figure who truly elevated the business to new heights. It's difficult to imagine what wrestling would look like today without "The Hulkster" and later, "Hollywood Hogan." The performer was a cornerstone of childhood memories and inspired many. However, the man, Terry Bollea, was flawed, and that too, is impossible to deny. He made multiple racist remarks that left a permanent stain on his legacy. He prevented unionization efforts of his peers and rubbed many of them the wrong way for various reasons. That's why his death prompted mixed reactions. Jelly Roll, Randy Orton take out Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre The first promo segment of the show was an episode of "imPaulsive TV" with Logan Paul on the mic in his hometown. Paul called himself an inspiration and delivered a few typical heel lines to the crowd before addressing Jelly Roll, who he will face at SummeSlam in a tag team match. Jelly Roll quickly appeared after Paul mentioned his name. "The only thing you've ever inspired is little asshole kids filming themselves being assholes," Jelly Roll said. Jelly Roll entered the ring as they continued to exchange words. Paul's teammate, Drew McIntyre appeared. Jelly Roll then sang a few lines of Randy Orton's entrance theme to summon his teammate. After Orton entered the ring, he raised the mic to his mouth, but decided to just let his fists do the talking, and a brawl was on. Jelly Roll got dropped, but also rebounded to get a few licks in before clearing the ring as he and Orton celebrated. This was a fun SummerSlam preview. Jelly Roll was fantastic on the mic. As far as being a pro wrestler goes, he has the talking part down, which some never get. But his moves? Well, they didn't look terrible, but he's got big shoes to fill from the recent run of celebs who competed in matches. This SummerSlam match could turn out to be a nice surprise. We'll see. The Miz slaps Jacob Fatu, gets wrecked The Miz showed up out of nowhere feeling like a big dog in his own backyard. Jacob Fatu was in the middle of cutting a fiery promo backstage on Solo Sikoa when one of Cleveland's favorite sons, The Miz popped up. The Miz, who was taken out by Fatu a little while back, wanted revenge in his hometown. The Miz slapped Fatu in the face. Fatu smiled and said, "Well, come on with it." The two met in the ring, and The Miz quickly regretted his decision making. He did get a few moments of offense in after United States champ Solo Sikoa arrived with his MFTs to distract Fatu. After getting his focus back, The Miz was squashed. After the match, Sikoa and his crew unloaded on Fatu. Jimmy Uso came out to make the save, but Talla Tonga shook off a chair shot and took him out. All of this was to hype the cage match between Fatu and Sikoa at SummerSlam. The Miz actually made it believable he was going to do something to Fatu in the promo backstage, but he always brings the appropriate energy on the mic. Seeing Sikoa and crew stand tall over Fatu bodes well for "The Samoan Werewolf" ahead of SummerSlam, as it makes it more likely he'll get that back when the cage closes. Wyatt Sicks disqualified, retain tag titles; huge SummerSlam TLC announced The main event of the show featured the Wyatt Sicks, who were set to defend their tag titles for the first time against Andrade and Rey Fenix. The match was as expected. Both teams put on high-flying displays of offense to keep the crowd interested. However, as the match progressed, it was clear Andrade and Fenix were the better team in the ring. Their momentum carried them into what would have been a title-changing moment, but Nikki Cross broke up the pin by pulling the referee out of the ring, which caused a disqualification. From that point, all hell broke loose – a recurring theme with the SmackDown tag team division. In the blink of an eye, the entire division made their way out, causing a huge melee. DIY was last to run out with Nick Aldis following closely. As The Street Profits launched themselves onto a sea of bodies outside of the ring, Aldis entered the ring to announce that he's tired of seeing nonstop chaos with the division. So, at SummerSlam, the tag titles will be up for grabs in a 6-team TLC match. Yeah, Aldis, I'm sick of it too. Week in and week out, it's always the whole division on screen at once. It's like the writers are incapable of making interesting stories for these teams on their own. Maybe this newly announced TLC match will signal the end of beating us over the head with multi-way matches over and over and over again. Can those matches be fun? Absolutely. The problem is WWE has used it as a crutch with the division instead of developing stories. Let's only hope this SummerSlam match lives up to the 4-way that should have been on the WrestleMania card.
