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Scotsman
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Brat,' 'Eusexua' and 6 more terms used by pop stars now used in everyday life
Pop culture has an unusual way of becoming part of everyday life – there's, of course, the style and substance aspect, how fashion dictates what we sometimes wear, or the way words from huge musical hits creep into our conversations. In the '90s, we would use words like 'word up' to acknowledge agreement (thank you Cameo), tell someone to 'talk to the hand' when we weren't listening, or describe something cool as 'phat' (as in, pretty hot and tempting). The '00s then brought us phrases like 'crunk' to describe getting wild, or declaring something 'bling-bling' to highlight its flashy extravagance. And just like today's 'cap' (a reference to lying, pulled directly from hip-hop), these terms crossed over from the airwaves into our daily conversations, showing just how much music shapes the way we speak. It continues to this day, with a number of pop music's present-day champions throwing out words that have managed to enter almost everyone's vernacular, and if not, at least many of us can spot the reference. But sometimes, however, without truly understanding its meaning. To make sense of these made-up or unorthodox terms, Preply, a platform focused on efficient progress in language learning, has broken down their meanings, where they came from, and how they've caught on with fans. Here are eight such terms that you'll no doubt hear in conversations at your next concert or music festival. 1 . Tropicoqueta - Karol G A blend of trópico (tropic) and coqueta (flirt), Tropicoqueta describes a fun, confident, and laid-back aesthetic. It reflects the album's celebration of femininity, joy, and Latin culture through tropical rhythms, bright visuals, and a strong sense of identity. Whether you're soaking up the sunshine at the beach, sipping colourful cocktails by the pool, or heading to your favourite rooftop spot in a sundress, you're living the Tropicoqueta lifestyle. |Photo Sales 2 . Abracadabra - Lady Gaga Abracadabra used to be something only magicians said. Now, you'll hear it shouted at pride parades, in nightclubs, and in communities everywhere. It's gone from a magician's catchphrase to a meaningful part of the language shared by Lady Gaga fans and the LGBTQ+ community. |for Spotify Photo Sales 3 . Feminominon - Chappell Roan We've heard of feminine, and we've heard of a phenomenon, but we hadn't heard the two together until Chappell Roan merged them to create Feminominon, the title of her breakout hit. The word describes a feminine phenomenon, referring to someone who is expressing their femininity with confidence. Its reach has extended far beyond the song, having a massive impact on pop culture, inspiring merchandise, and influencing art. |for The Met Museum/Vogue Photo Sales 4 . Brat - Charli XCX While brat existed long before Charli XCX's world domination, its meaning has completely flipped on its head. Once used to describe someone spoiled or misbehaved, the word has now been ameliorated, meaning reclaimed as something aspirational. In Charli's world, a brat is someone who's confident, fierce, unapologetic, and never afraid to push boundaries. Charli's culture-shifting, record-breaking album was so influential that brat was named Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2024. |Photo Sales Related topics: BoostMusicCultureArtistsAlbums
Scotsman
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Brat,' 'Eusexua' and 6 more terms used by pop stars now used in everyday life
Pop culture has an unusual way of becoming part of everyday life – there's, of course, the style and substance aspect, how fashion dictates what we sometimes wear, or the way words from huge musical hits creep into our conversations. In the '90s, we would use words like 'word up' to acknowledge agreement (thank you Cameo), tell someone to 'talk to the hand' when we weren't listening, or describe something cool as 'phat' (as in, pretty hot and tempting). The '00s then brought us phrases like 'crunk' to describe getting wild, or declaring something 'bling-bling' to highlight its flashy extravagance. And just like today's 'cap' (a reference to lying, pulled directly from hip-hop), these terms crossed over from the airwaves into our daily conversations, showing just how much music shapes the way we speak. It continues to this day, with a number of pop music's present-day champions throwing out words that have managed to enter almost everyone's vernacular, and if not, at least many of us can spot the reference. But sometimes, however, without truly understanding its meaning. To make sense of these made-up or unorthodox terms, Preply, a platform focused on efficient progress in language learning, has broken down their meanings, where they came from, and how they've caught on with fans. Here are eight such terms that you'll no doubt hear in conversations at your next concert or music festival. 1 . Tropicoqueta - Karol G A blend of trópico (tropic) and coqueta (flirt), Tropicoqueta describes a fun, confident, and laid-back aesthetic. It reflects the album's celebration of femininity, joy, and Latin culture through tropical rhythms, bright visuals, and a strong sense of identity. Whether you're soaking up the sunshine at the beach, sipping colourful cocktails by the pool, or heading to your favourite rooftop spot in a sundress, you're living the Tropicoqueta lifestyle. |Photo Sales 2 . Abracadabra - Lady Gaga Abracadabra used to be something only magicians said. Now, you'll hear it shouted at pride parades, in nightclubs, and in communities everywhere. It's gone from a magician's catchphrase to a meaningful part of the language shared by Lady Gaga fans and the LGBTQ+ community. |for Spotify Photo Sales 3 . Feminominon - Chappell Roan We've heard of feminine, and we've heard of a phenomenon, but we hadn't heard the two together until Chappell Roan merged them to create Feminominon, the title of her breakout hit. The word describes a feminine phenomenon, referring to someone who is expressing their femininity with confidence. Its reach has extended far beyond the song, having a massive impact on pop culture, inspiring merchandise, and influencing art. |for The Met Museum/Vogue Photo Sales 4 . Brat - Charli XCX While brat existed long before Charli XCX's world domination, its meaning has completely flipped on its head. Once used to describe someone spoiled or misbehaved, the word has now been ameliorated, meaning reclaimed as something aspirational. In Charli's world, a brat is someone who's confident, fierce, unapologetic, and never afraid to push boundaries. Charli's culture-shifting, record-breaking album was so influential that brat was named Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2024. |Photo Sales Related topics: BoostMusicCultureArtistsAlbums
CBC
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Why some artists are skipping Vancouver on their latest tours
What do Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Burna Boy have in common? Apart from being some of the most popular artists right now, none of them are coming to Vancouver on their latest tours. CBC's Ashley Moliere digs into why.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lady Gaga Sees One Huge Duet Join Another As It Holds On
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars's 'Die With a Smile' ties 'Rain on Me' as her second-longest-running hit on ... More Billboard's global charts. VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Lady Gaga attends the "Joker: Folie A Deux" photocall during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 04, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Since Billboard introduced its two global charts in 2020, which measure the most consumed songs around the world, one of Lady Gaga's compositions has maintained a near-constant presence. 'Shallow,' her collaboration with A Star Is Born co-star Bradley Cooper, can almost always be found on the rankings, as listeners all around the planet seem to never tire of the anthem. Since its release in mid-2024, 'Die With a Smile' — yet another duet with a male vocalist, this time Bruno Mars — has stood out as not just the kind of cut that can hold on, but a proper smash. The Grammy-winning track remains one of the most popular across the globe, and it continues to find space on the tallies once more – but will it be able to catch up to 'Shallow,' even as the Gaga-Mars duet earns a special place within the dance-pop star's discography? 'Die With a Smile' Nears One Year on Billboard's Global Charts 'Die With a Smile' reaches 46 weeks on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. this time around. In both cases, it sits at No. 3, holding steady on the all-encompassing list and dipping from the runner-up spot to third place on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., which is compiled without factoring in any streaming or sales data from American listeners. 'Die With a Smile' Matches 'Rain on Me' 'Die With a Smile' is now tied as Gaga's second-longest-charting song on both worldwide rankings. At 46 weeks, the track matches 'Rain on Me,' the pop superstar's hit single with Ariana Grande. That tune also lived on the lists for close to a year before eventually falling off. That's not likely to happen with 'Die With a Smile,' since the smash remains inside the top three. In fact, it's unlikely that the title will disappear in the coming weeks, or even months. 'Die With a Smile' Trails Behind 'Shallow' 'Die With a Smile' has a long way to go before it catches up to 'Shallow' on either roster. That Oscar-winning composition spent 208 weeks — exactly four years — on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., and 165 frames on the Billboard Global 200. Though it's no longer present on either ranking, the popular cut could return, and for the moment, it's title as Gaga's longest-charting smash is safe.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Verify: How many people could fit on Copacabana?
BBC Verify was asked by a reader how many people could have seen Lady Gaga at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach in May, and whether it could hold two million people.
