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USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How a Dolly Parton duet became the 'unhinged' heart of 'Oh, Hi!'
NEW YORK − As Sophie Brooks was trying to get funding for her new movie 'Oh, Hi!,' she made a playlist to give potential producers the film's vibe. That playlist was emblazoned with a picture of Kathy Bates holding a knife in Stephen King's 1990 thriller 'Misery,' about a murderous ex-nurse named Annie Wilkes who holds her favorite author (James Caan) hostage. That image was apropos for the twisted rom-com 'Oh, Hi!' (in theaters now), which follows a young woman named Iris (Molly Gordon) who handcuffs her new beau, Isaac (Logan Lerman), to the bed during a remote romantic getaway after he says they're not exclusive. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox To be clear, Annie and Iris are 'very different degrees of crazy,' Brooks says in a recent sitdown with her longtime friend Gordon, who co-conceived the story. Rather, this movie is 'a little wish fulfillment. If a girl could lean into her most unhinged, intrusive thoughts, would you end up tying a man to a bed to convince him to love you?' Gordon rewatched 'Misery' before 'Oh, Hi!" premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January, and was reminded that there are nearly no movies 'where women get to be that bold and free and funny,' she says. 'It sucks that there still aren't that many of those types of roles for women, but Sophie wanted to give me the space to get to be wild.' Molly Gordon, Sophie Brooks break down the 'Oh, Hi!' soundtrack One of the unexpected pleasures of 'Oh, Hi!' is its eclectic soundtrack, which features memorable needle drops from Clairo, Julia Jacklin and Marie Owens. Blake Mills' woozy 'Breakthrough Moon' underscores an early bondage sequence, as Iris handcuffs Isaac to the bed for a night of passion. ('It's hard to find a song for a sex scene that's the perfect level of sexiness without being too over the top,' Gordon says.) And then there's Molly Burch's lilting 'Made of Glass,' which perfectly captures Iris' state of mind with lyrics about looking for something special and no longer wanting to waste time in unfulfilling relationships. ('Her music really speaks to the modern-day female experience,' Brooks says.) For millennials, a nostalgic highlight is sure to be Mario's 2004 R&B hit 'Let Me Love You.' Iris dances to the song while Isaac is chained to the bedposts, in a desperately misguided attempt to win him over. On the set, 'it was actually choreographed to a different song, but it wasn't as funny as it could be,' Brooks recalls. 'Let Me Love You' was added 'really late in the game, right before Sundance. Our music supervisor, Jillian Ennis, suggested it. As soon as we put it in, we were like, 'OK, thank God, this is working.' It was so organic and really fun.' How Dolly Parton's 'Islands in the Stream' became a 'siren song' The most recognizable song is undoubtedly 'Islands in the Stream,' the smooth 1983 duet between Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Iris and Isaac harmonize on the dulcet chart-topper as they drive through upstate New York at the start of the film. Initially, 'we considered a Lana Del Rey song, but we really loved the idea of it being a duet,' Brooks says. 'Also, Dolly Parton is such an incredible feminist icon, and really plays with femininity and desire and ambition in a way that I really relate to. It just felt right.' Gordon notes that it's a song that couples often will sing at karaoke together: 'We wanted to kind of make fun of the annoyance of new love, like, we're going to sing 'Islands in the Stream' together!' she says with a laugh. 'But also, how exciting it is when you have someone to do that with.' The song reappears later in the movie during a dream sequence, as Isaac imagines walking outside his mountaintop prison and finding Iris crooning it to him. 'It becomes this almost haunting thing for him and turns into this siren song,' Gordon says. That moment was always in the script from the get-go: 'That's just what happens when you work with your best friend. Sophie was like, 'I want you to be able to show all the parts of yourself that you haven't gotten to as an artist. You're going to dance silly because you're an insane person, and then you're going to sing, too.'' Gordon was admittedly anxious about covering such an iconic tune, which she recorded at the legendary Sound City Studios in Los Angeles. 'I had been naughty,' Gordon says. 'I had just done a movie in England and was smoking cigarettes stupidly, and I feel like I had this rasp. I was scared because I didn't have a voice that day, but I think it actually makes the song have a cooler vibe because I have a very annoying voice a lot of the time. And we only had an hour to record, so it was like, I don't have time to be nervous!' Ultimately, 'it was very pinch-me.'
News18
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
DJ Snake Returns To India With 6-City Tour: Dates, Cities And Ticket Details
Published By : Yatamanyu Narain Trending Desk Last Updated: DJ Snake returns to India for a six-city tour this September-October, promising electrifying shows, deep fan connections, and unforgettable nights filled with music. Popular French DJ and record producer DJ Snake is all set to return to India later this year. Known for hit songs like Taki Taki, Let Me Love You, and Turn Down for What, the Grammy-nominated artist will kick off his Sunburn Arena tour on 26 September 2025 in Kolkata. Full Tour Schedule Hyderabad: 27 September Bengaluru: 28 September Pune: 3 October Mumbai: 4 October Delhi-NCR: 5 October View this post on Instagram A post shared by djsnake (@djsnake) Tickets and Expectations Tickets for the India tour will go live exclusively on BookMyShow from 26 July. The organisers have promised a larger-than-life stage production, with stunning visuals and sound to match DJ Snake's global energy. Earlier this year, DJ Snake made headlines by selling over 100,000 tickets in minutes for his concert at Stade de France, followed by a record-breaking afterparty at Accor Arena. Speaking about his return to India, he said, 'Every time I come back, that connection runs so deep." He has often spoken about India's unmatched crowd energy and the deep bond he shares with Indian fans. With this tour, DJ Snake is all set to deliver nights full of music, dancing, and unforgettable moments. Fans across the country are already excited to grab their tickets and witness him live again. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Justin Bieber Pay Back Over USD 30 Million to Scooter Braun? Alleged Settlement Details Revealed
Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun have reportedly settled their financial dispute. According to an update from TMZ, the singer and former manager have concluded their fight over the canceled Justice Tour. Their other bit includes the amount owed for commissions from the Baby hitmaker over multiple occasions. The total payback comes up to USD 31.5 million, and it is believed that the 31-year-old has paid all of his dues. What has Justin Bieber given back to Scooter Braun? Amid rumors of his financial troubles, Justin Bieber has seemingly shut down one of his most talked-about disputes, one with his former manager, Scooter Braun. Reports claim that the singer has settled the massive bill of USD 26 million, which he owed for the advance payment received from Anschutz Entertainment Group. Previously, it was said that about USD 40 million was given to Justin Bieber as an advance payment for his Justice tour. However, the star cut short his shows in September 2022 and then fully canceled the tour in February 2023. AEG wanted their USD 26 million back. This is where Scooter Braun stepped in and helped repay the amount to the music group by loaning it from his then-company, HYBE. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber promised to give it back to BTS' agency over 10 years. He fulfilled one instalment of his claim and then never got back into it, seemingly struggling with the maintenance of his personal finances. Now, the Let Me Love You hitmaker has repaid that and half of what the American investor was owed over unpaid commissions across multiple years, out of a massive USD 11 million. It is said that Justin Bieber owed another USD 8.6 million to Scooter Braun but decided to waive it off despite their relationship going sour over a financial tussle.
Forbes
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Justin Bieber's Global Smashes Rises To A New Peak Amidst His Musical Hiatus
Justin Bieber's 'Let Me Love You' with DJ Snake hits a new peak at No. 138 on the Billboard Global ... More Excl. U.S., nearly a decade after its release. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Justin Bieber attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo byfor The Met Museum/Vogue ) Much of Justin Bieber's musical output predates the introduction of Billboard's global charts, which arrived in 2020. By that point, he was already one of the world's most successful pop musicians, and he had scored dozens of hits all around the planet. Despite that minor handicap, the Canadian Grammy winner has still managed to land many tracks on the global rosters, and he regularly appears with at least a song or two, even though he hasn't promoted anything brand new in a long time – something his fans have taken notice of. One of Bieber's more popular collaborations is on the rise on one of Billboard's worldwide lists at the moment. Almost a decade after it was released, the tune reaches a new all-time peak. "Let Me Love You" Jumps to a New Chart Peak "Let Me Love You," Bieber's collaboration with electronic producer DJ Snake, jumps almost 10 spaces on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. ranking. That tally ranks the most consumed songs all around the planet, with streams and sales originating from American consumers removed. The smash slithers from No. 147 to No. 138, a position that now marks a new high point for the tune. One of Justin Bieber's Longest-Charting Tunes Of Bieber's 32 songs that have reached the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., "Let Me Love You" still ranks as one of his lowest-charting, as it's only climbed to No. 138. It sits toward the bottom of his collection of wins on the tally, in terms of peak position. That said, it's also one of his longer-running successes, as the catchy dance-pop tune is about to reach half a year on the list. 'Let Me Love You' Vs. 'Lean On' For DJ Snake, "Let Me Love You" is his longest-charting release. Its 25 weeks on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. easily outpace the 10 frames that "Lean On," his collaboration with Major Lazer and MØ, collected. But as is the case with Bieber, longevity doesn't always equal a lofty high point, as several of DJ Snake's other tunes have climbed to significantly higher peaks, though they haven't held on for quite as long. "Let Me Love You" and 'Despacito' Climb Together Bieber fills a pair of spots on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. this week, and both of his wins are climbing. As "Let Me Love You" advances to a new peak, "Despacito," his blockbuster team-up with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, pushes a few spaces north to No. 183. That tune has lived on the tally for much longer than "Let Me Love You" — 108 weeks versus 25 — and has climbed higher, as it previously stalled at No. 104.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Dhol meets pop: Video of wedding performer fusing Punjabi beats with English hits impresses netizens
At Indian weddings, the dhol is the heartbeat of celebration. Its thunderous beats are believed to usher in good fortune, marking an auspicious start to the couple's new journey together. Recently, a dholi (a person who plays the dhol) became the star of a wedding function, and is now creating quite a buzz online. In a video that's going viral, the dholi delivered a one-of-a-kind performance by fusing traditional Punjabi beats with the globally popular English tracks Closer by The Chainsmokers and Let Me Love You by Justin Bieber. The unexpected crossover brought the best of both worlds to the celebration, with guests seen dancing to the energetic, East-meets-West rhythm. The clip was shared on Instagram by the dholi himself, from his account @tejas_dholis, along with the caption, 'have to do something different.' True to his word, the performance struck a chord with the Internet. The video has already racked up 1.5 million views and 110K likes on the platform. A post shared by Tejas Bhatt (Official) (@tejas_dholis) Social media users couldn't stop praising his talent in the comments. One said, 'So wholesome.' Another wrote, 'This bhaiya deserves better,' highlighting that while the performance was electric, the crowd's energy fell a bit short. A third user commented, 'The blue kurta guy is dancing like he's in a club or some party.' And a fourth said, 'The only appropriate dhol wala for me (but the crowd didn't match the energy).' This isn't the first time dhol performances have gone viral. From doctors in Pakistan dancing to dhol beats to cheer up COVID-19 patients to students at a UK college grooving to the dhol rhythm, videos have proved how universal dhol music is.
