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New York Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Is Instagram the New Celebrity Dating App?
As the official start to summer approaches, many singles are on the hunt for a romantic partner to spend the season with. Some may be on the prowl at parties or swiping through dating apps, others may be shooting their shot on Instagram. For celebrities in particular, Instagram has become an unexpectedly successful matchmaker, with a growing number of high-profile couples crediting their love stories to private messages sent on the app. In December 2022, the country singer Kelsea Ballerini sent a direct message on Instagram to the actor Chase Stokes at 1:07 a.m.: 'hiii chase stokes.' A little over two hours later, the actor responded, 'Hey there how u doin.' They've been in a relationship for more than two years. Kyle Kuzma, the stylish N.B.A. player, sent the model Winnie Harlow a message on Instagram in 2019 and reached out again in spring 2020. She hadn't seen his first message, but she saw the second and replied. In December, they became engaged. The actress Vanessa Hudgens sent a message to Cole Tucker, a former baseball player, after spotting him in a virtual meditation session led by Jay Shetty. 'I get on the Zoom, and I'm like, 'Who is that?'' she shared on 'The Drew Barrymore Show.' 'If I want something or someone, I'm going after them. I fully just slid into his DMs and was like, 'Hey, it was nice to meet you.'' They married in November 2023. Natalie Joy DM'd the former 'Bachelor' Nick Viall in September 2019, after one of Mr. Viall's Instagram photos popped up on Ms. Joy's Explore page: 'You're unreal,' she wrote. In April 2024, they married. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Voice' season 27 winner revealed: 'It was a real surreal moment'
This is The Voice for season 27, as voted on by viewers: blues rocker Adam David, from Team Michael Bublé. When his name was announced, the 34-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., looked genuinely stunned. After all, he almost wasn't even there, but he won the Instant Save during the live semifinals. With the exception of Bublé, each of the celebrity coaches — also including Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend, and Adam Levine — had just one contestant left from their teams in the finals. They were Team Kelsea's country crooner Jaelen Johnston, who placed second; Team Legend's soulful rocker Renzo, who placed third; and Team Adam's genre-defying Lucia Flores-Wiseman, who won fourth. The "Home" singer had two contestants, David and pop singer Jadyn Cree. Bublé won last season in his first outing as a coach, so with David's win, the Canadian coach's streak continues. Cree, the daughter of The Voice alum Bryan Olsen, who finished third on the show when he represented Team Legend in the finals back in 2024, placed fifth. She had said Monday that her dad very much wanted her to beat him, but that wasn't to be. The revelation ended a star-studded, two-hour concert that featured coaches performing with their contestants. They had trimmed their initial teams of super talented stars-in-the-making from 12 to one (or two) over the past three months. There was a time when Ballerini even "felt queasy."Other celebrated performers, including coaches from past seasons or international versions of the show, took the stage, too. They included Alicia Keys and Amanda Reid, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper, Joe Jonas, Foreigner, James Bay and Sheryl Crow (a mega mentor this season), and Bryce Leatherwood, who won the show in 2022. Bublé will return to the show again next season, where he will sit alongside veteran coaches Niall Horan, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg. The Voice season 28 premieres this fall. In the meantime, Entertainment Weekly caught up with David after his win and found out what the experience — and the win — meant to him. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What is the first thing you did after hearing the good news? ADAM DAVID: Everyone rushed the stage, and I was just hugging every single person, every contestant. It could have easily been anybody, and everyone's so amazing, and it was a real surreal moment. Do you remember exactly when you realized this was possible? I hoped and I prayed. I don't think I gave myself the opportunity to believe that it wasn't going to happen, but I was ready. Even when I got called to do my Instant Save, I felt like — going up against Olivia, Bryson, and Iris, I really felt like I was going home. They're so amazing and to have made it through that was a victory. And then to have made it to the end and then to top three and then to top two, is a rush. Which of your performances do you think best encompasses you as an artist? I think that the Allen Stone song ["Unaware"] that I did and "Hard Fought Hallelujah" felt really authentic to me. I loved the Joe Cocker, "You Are So Beautiful." I love that song. But I think those two are probably the kind of music that I tend to put out. What will you miss most about your time on ? I'm going to miss my friends. I'm going to miss the other contestants. It's kind of like a shared trauma going through something like this. We all got really close. We all got really, really close, and it's a really special thing to go through this with people, and I think I've made some friends for life. I'm going to have to make a lot of effort to stay connected with them. What does this win mean to you? I want to talk about my recovery for just a second, because this win isn't just for me, it's for the people that I got clean with. It's for all the people that I attend meetings with. It's for anybody that's struggling. They say when you get clean, you can have a life beyond your wildest dreams. And I'm a testament to that right now. And I wouldn't be here if I didn't make that decision a little over six years ago, and I want people to know that, because anyone that's struggling to get a day clean, I want them to know that it's possible and just one day at a time. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who won 'The Voice' 2025? Who came in second on 'The Voice'? 'The Voice' Season 27 results
Another reality singing competition is over, with a winner crowned. On Tuesday, May 20, "The Voice" Season 27 came to an end with one coach getting their second win in a row. On Monday, May 29, each contestant had to perform an up-tempo song and a ballad with the audience voting overnight. The next night the 2025 winner of "The Voice" was announced. During the two-night finale, former coaches Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, Chance the Rapper and Kelly Clarkson performed. Guest celebrities, including James Bay, Sheryl Crow and Joe Jonas, also stopped by to sing a few songs. Here's who won "The Voice" 2025, who came in second and who are the coaches for Season 28. The winner of "The Voice" Season 27 was Team Michael Bublé's Adam David. David is a 34-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This marks Bublé's second consecutive win. David is the winner of "The Voice" 2025, but he has also been very vocal about his history with addiction. He celebrated six years of sobriety on March 28. Before joining "The Voice," David performed at rehabilitation centers weekly, using his music and experiences to "inspire others in their recovery." When competing on "The Voice," David was only able to turn Bublé's chair during the blind auditions. He also did not land a spot in the Top 4, but sang for an instant save, which got him a spot in the season finale. In second place was Jaelen Johnston from Team Kelsea Ballerini. This was followed by Team John Legend's Renzo, Team Adam Levine's Lucia Flores-Wiseman and Team Bublé's Jadyn Cree. "The Voice" Season 26 winner was Sofronio Vasquez, a 32-year-old from Mindanao, Philippines, who was on Team Bublé. Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez was on Michael Bublé's team during "The Voice." Second-place contestant Shye was also on Bublé's team. The winner of "The Voice" gets the grand prize of a recording contract. "The Voice" Season 28 will be back this fall with Bublé making a return alongside previous coaches Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire and Niall Horan. The 'American Idol' 2025 winner: Who won 'American Idol' Season 23? What do you get for winning 'American Idol'? You can stream "The Voice" 2025 on Peacock. A premium monthly plan on Peacock costs $7.99, or there is a deal for a premium annual plan at $79.99 for one year. The premium plus plan, which is ad-free, costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 a year. Reach the reporter at Follow @dina_kaur on X, formerly known as Twitter, and on Bluesky @ Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Who won this season of 'The Voice'? Meet the 2025 winner
UPI
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
CMA Fest: Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban among Spotify House performers
1 of 4 | Kelsea Ballerini is scheduled to perform on the Spotify House mainstage at the June 5-7 CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Country stars including Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman have been announced as Spotify House mainstage performers at the June 5-7 CMA Fest 2025. Spotify announced on social media that Spotify House will return to Nashville's Ole Red during this year's festival, with 37 performers announced and the promise of "more surprise guests." Performers on Thursday, June 5, include Zimmerman, Urban, Noah Cyrus, Parker McCollum, Riley Green and the Zac Brown Band. Friday performers are set to include the Brothers Osborne, Dasha, Dylan Scott, Little Big Town and Cameron Witcomb. Dust off your boots and grab your denim because Spotify House is BACK See you at Ole' Red in Nashville from June 5th - June 7th with some of your favorite artists. Spotify (@Spotify) May 21, 2025 Country stars scheduled to hit the stage Saturday include Ballerini, Shaboozey, Wilson, Rascal Flatts and Carly Pierce. "We're thrilled to return to Nashville and bring back the beloved Spotify House at Ole Red, as we celebrate a decade of Hot Country -- our flagship country music playlist," Jackie Augustus, Spotify's lead of country and folk artist partnerships, said in a statement provided to
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Won The Voice Season 27? Winner's Prize Money Revealed
Curious who won and how the final rankings unfolded on finale night? After weeks of blind auditions, battles, knockouts, and live shows, the top five contestants competed in a high-energy finale filled with guest performances, coach duets, and emotional moments. Here's who claimed the winning title—and how the other finalists ranked. Adam David from Team Michael Bublé won The Voice Season 27. The finale aired on May 20, 2025, where Adam David secured first place after competing against four other finalists: Jaelen Johnson (2nd, Team Kelsea), Renzo (3rd, Team Legend), Lucía Flores-Wiseman (4th, Team Adam), and Jadyn Cree (5th, Team Bublé). Carson Daly hosted the finale, which featured performances from all Top 12 contestants and duets with coaches and finalists. Adam David and Bublé performed 'The Weight' by The Band, and later Bublé returned with Jadyn Cree to sing 'I Got You Babe.' Guest appearances included Kelly Clarkson, James Bay with Sheryl Crow, and Alicia Keys. Adam David advanced to the finals through an Instant Save and ultimately triumphed. The winner of The Voice Season 27 received a $100,000 cash prize along with a recording contract with Universal Music Group. This prize has been a consistent feature in recent seasons of the show. Beyond the monetary prize, winners often gain significant industry exposure. Many past contestants have secured additional deals or launched successful music careers through the show's platform. Season 27 finalists performed under the guidance of coaches Michael Bublé, Kelsea Ballerini, Adam Levine, and John Legend. Each coach had at least one contestant reach the top five. The show's format—featuring blind auditions, knockouts, and live voting—led to the grand prize and recording contract. The post Who Won The Voice Season 27? Winner's Prize Money Revealed appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
