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IOL News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
'Hey Neighbour'! Leon Thomas is coming to rock the festival stage
Grammy Award-winning artist, Leon Thomas, will be performing at the second 'Hey Neighbour' music festival alongside Doja Cat. Image: Supplied. The "Hey Neighbour" music festival is gearing up for a spectacular comeback on August 30 and 31. Earlier this year, festival organisers announced that award-winning artist Doja Cat will be shutting down the neighbourhood, and now, they have added US singer-songwriter Leon Thomas to the spectacular line-up. This will be Doja Cat's first time performing in South Africa, and word on the social media streets suggests that she's coming because her biological actor father, Dumisani Dlamini, is from the country. Renowned for her genre-defying sound, chart-topping hits and captivating stage presence, Doja Cat has taken the music world by storm with smash hits like "Say So", "Kiss Me More", "Paint the Town Red", and "Woman". During an interview with Apple Music's Ebro Darden back in 2024, the superstar said: "I still haven't been (to South Africa). I rely on my career to just throw me out to places. I don't find pockets of time in my life. I can fly, but I don't like flying, especially long flights like that." Meanwhile, Thomas, who is no stranger to the entertainment industry, is set to perform on the festival's second day. Having graced Broadway stages from a young age, Thomas captivated audiences in productions like "The Lion King" and "Caroline, or Change". However, his breakthrough came when he starred as André Harris in Nickelodeon's hit TV show "Victorious", alongside Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande. Beyond this, Thomas has collaborated with numerous major artists and has writing and production credits on multiple Grammy-nominated projects. He's popular for songs like "Yes It Is", "Rather Be Alone" and "Vibes Don't Lie", among others. His work with Babyface and Toni Braxton on the album "Love, Marriage & Divorce" has earned him his first Grammy Award. In 2023, the festival mesmerised over 60 000 music lovers with an extraordinary line-up that featured both local and international stars, including the likes of Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Zakes Bantwini, Swedish House Mafia, Khalid, and H.E.R. This year, organisers have promised an even bigger and bolder festival. "To spice it up even more, we've taken all the magic of the 2023 fest and combined the previously announced three-day fest into two high-impact, high-energy-filled days of music, culture, and, of course, connection. "Ideally, we, your neighbours, are encouraging you to groove harder, sing louder and create the best, most authentic memories possible," read a statement from the festival. Festival-goers can brace themselves for even more excitement when the local line-up and perhaps a sprinkle of even more international star power is announced in June.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Internet Is Divided After Doja Cat Seemingly Urged Music Fandoms To Go Outside And Stop Obsessing Over Streams On The Internet
You know Doja Cat. The Grammy-Award-winning rapper and singer seemingly called out fandoms obsessed with charts and streaming numbers, and it's caused quite a stir on the internet. In all fairness, social media has become a battleground for fandoms of major artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more. While battling for the title of the better artist, the conversation of who has the highest streams and most chart-topping songs is always a central topic. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for The Recording Academy, Marleen Moise / Getty Images In a now-deleted X post on May 2, Doja wrote, "the amount of streams on a song isn't indicative of the quality or effort put into it." Taylor Hill / FilmMagic, @DojaCat / The "Kiss Me More" singer said, "If you disagree with this you could be having and episode and should seek love from the outside. Go for a run." Related: These 19 Celebs Started Acting As Kids, But Are Wayyyy More Popular Now — So I'm Positive You Won't Be Able To Identify Them From A Childhood Photo "Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself in the safety of your mind if you are proud of that person or if you even like what you see. Next, do not punish yourself," she continued. Doja urged people not to "sabotage" themselves but "Rather take it as an opportunity to become an even better version of who you once were. Look at it as the beginning of a fulfilling life." "You deserve an adventure. You deserve to feel the sun on your skin. Don't trade that for being on this app with the blinds drawn. You deserve more," she finished. Related: People Are Sharing The Celebrities They Genuinely Feel Bad For, And It's Heartbreaking Indeed, the fandoms (who weren't specifically named) took this message well, right? Not quite. The internet was pretty divided in their response to Doja Cat, who basically told everyone to go outside and touch the grass. Here are some of the best responses that weren't highly inappropriate or riddled with mindless negativity: One person responded, "This is the hypocrisy I talk about, when your song bangs and everyone is bragging about the stats online, you never say shit like this to let them know it doesn't matter to you. You saying this when you're flopping is counterintuitive and honestly shameful." Another person said, "Doja keeping it real as always. She's right though—music is about expression and connection, not just numbers. A good reminder to step back and touch some grass." "Unforunatley your fans (Kittens) along with the rest of stan twitter has spent the last 5 years comparing debut spotify streams, daily streams, & global peaks to other female rappers and their respective songs/albums. I agree that sales, numbers and charts are not the end all be all of Popular Music, but you are a mainstream artist & your numbers or lack there of, are always going to be apart of the conversation," another X user wrote. In a lengthy response, another X user wrote, "the amount of words in a tweet isn't indicative of clarity or wisdom. if you think it is, you might be projecting and should consider touching some actual grass. log out. hydrate. ask yourself in silence why your validation depends on downplaying others. next, resist the urge to overtalk. you don't have to be the main character every scroll. sometimes the best version of you is the one who said less. take this as a chance to become someone people don't roll their eyes at. you deserve that peace. you deserve fresh air. you deserve the freedom of not tweeting like a motivational villain. you really do." Finally, this person wrote, "She put everyone in their place without being mean. This is what kindess looks like even when you are trying to prove an important point." Doja did respond to several of the X posts, expressing that she offered her "respect" because some people defended their lifestyle. She expressed to another X user that might be projecting their fear, and she understands but can't hold their anger. I want to hear your thoughts. Who are your favorite artists, and do you think charts and streaming numbers truly matter in regard to their success? Also in Celebrity: These 21 Celebrity Ex-Marriages Were So Brief And Bizarre, They Practically Evaporated From Hollywood History Also in Celebrity: 28 Celebs Who Never Seem To Get Canceled Despite Some Pretty Awful Behavior Also in Celebrity: 33 Years After Getting A Breast Reduction As A Teenager, Drew Barrymore Made A Rare Comment About The Plastic Surgery
Buzz Feed
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Internet Is Divided After Doja Cat Seemingly Urged Music Fandoms To Go Outside And Stop Obsessing Over Streams On The Internet
You know Doja Cat. The Grammy-Award-winning rapper and singer seemingly called out fandoms obsessed with charts and streaming numbers, and it's caused quite a stir on the internet. In all fairness, social media has become a battleground for fandoms of major artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more. While battling for the title of the better artist, the conversation of who has the highest streams and most chart-topping songs is always a central topic. In a now-deleted X post on May 2, Doja wrote, "the amount of streams on a song isn't indicative of the quality or effort put into it." The "Kiss Me More" singer said, "If you disagree with this you could be having and episode and should seek love from the outside. Go for a run." "Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself in the safety of your mind if you are proud of that person or if you even like what you see. Next, do not punish yourself," she continued. Doja urged people not to "sabotage" themselves but "Rather take it as an opportunity to become an even better version of who you once were. Look at it as the beginning of a fulfilling life." "You deserve an adventure. You deserve to feel the sun on your skin. Don't trade that for being on this app with the blinds drawn. You deserve more," she finished. Indeed, the fandoms (who weren't specifically named) took this message well, right? Not quite. The internet was pretty divided in their response to Doja Cat, who basically told everyone to go outside and touch the grass. Here are some of the best responses that weren't highly inappropriate or riddled with mindless negativity: One person responded, "This is the hypocrisy I talk about, when your song bangs and everyone is bragging about the stats online, you never say shit like this to let them know it doesn't matter to you. You saying this when you're flopping is counterintuitive and honestly shameful." Another person said, "Doja keeping it real as always. She's right though—music is about expression and connection, not just numbers. A good reminder to step back and touch some grass." @cryptodrugs101 / "Unforunatley your fans (Kittens) along with the rest of stan twitter has spent the last 5 years comparing debut spotify streams, daily streams, & global peaks to other female rappers and their respective songs/albums. I agree that sales, numbers and charts are not the end all be all of Popular Music, but you are a mainstream artist & your numbers or lack there of, are always going to be apart of the conversation," another X user wrote. In a lengthy response, another X user wrote, "the amount of words in a tweet isn't indicative of clarity or wisdom. if you think it is, you might be projecting and should consider touching some actual grass. log out. hydrate. ask yourself in silence why your validation depends on downplaying others. next, resist the urge to overtalk. you don't have to be the main character every scroll. sometimes the best version of you is the one who said less. take this as a chance to become someone people don't roll their eyes at. you deserve that peace. you deserve fresh air. you deserve the freedom of not tweeting like a motivational villain. you really do." I want to hear your thoughts. Who are your favorite artists, and do you think charts and streaming numbers truly matter in regard to their success?
