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Hype Malaysia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
HK Actor Simon Yam Spotted Smoking In Public While In Singapore For Lady Gaga's Concert
With Lady Gaga's concert tour in Singapore being the only Asian stop in her 'MAYHEM' tour, it's no surprise that many stars are also in the country to catch the show. One of those stars is veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Yam (任達華), whose appearance sparked slight controversy. Earlier this week, a XiaoHongShu user posted photos of her with Simon, revealing that she met the actor in Singapore. She wrote in the captions, 'How could someone bump into him twice in one day! And there was no one around him both times! He was really down to earth. He even played rock-paper-scissors and told us to study hard. He's still very handsome.' In a comment, the user added that the star was in town for the Lady Gaga concert. The post also included a photo of Simon smoking a cigarette beside a trash can by the roadside. Understandably, this image sparked debate amongst netizens, with many criticising him for smoking in public. However, others defended the star, saying he's alone at the moment. Some also criticised the XiaoHongShu user for posting the image, noting that it could damage the actor's image. Funnily enough, the XiaoHongShu post also sparked conversations about his outfit. The 70-year-old wore a white long-sleeved shirt with a denim vest. He also had on a pair of long trousers and a blue cap. Many lamented that the outfit seemed unsuitable for the hot weather in Singapore, even expressing concern that the actor might get a heat stroke because of all the layers. Simon wasn't the only foreign star who flew to Singapore for the concert. Hong Kong stars Gigi Leung (梁詠琪), Joey Yung (容祖兒) and Michelle Reis (李嘉欣) were some of the stars at the concert. Celebrity siblings Jennifer (余香凝) and Zoe Yu (余潔滢) also attended the show and played tourists in the city. Taiwanese stars Vivian Hsu (徐若瑄) and Elva Hsiao (萧亚轩) also enjoyed the concert, with Elva spotted sitting comfortably in the VIP lounge. Imagine going to a concert and seeing more stars than you anticipated! Lady Gaga will hold her last performance on Saturday (24th May 2025), so we might see more famous faces in the crowd then! Sources: XiaoHongShu, Singtao
CBS News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Brazilian police arrest 2 in thwarted bomb plot at Lady Gaga Rio concert with 2 million fans
Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate a bomb at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro. Saturday's event drew some 2 million fans to Copacabana Beach. Rio de Janeiro's state police said they had worked with the Justice Ministry to disrupt an attack allegedly planned by a group that was spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community. Police said the group sought to radicalize and recruit teenagers to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives. "The plan was treated as a 'collective challenge' with the aim of gaining notoriety on social media," the police said. Authorities said they arrested two people in connection with the planned attack — the alleged leader of the group on illegal weapons possession charges in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, and a teenager on child pornography charges in Rio. The concert was the biggest show of Gaga's career. "Tonight, we're making history," Lady Gage told a screaming crowd. "Thank you for making history with me." The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show just after 10 p.m. local time with her 2011 song "Bloody Mary." Cries of joy rose from the tightly packed fans who sang and danced shoulder to shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Concert organizers said 2.1 million people attended the show, which was funded by the city of Rio in an effort to revitalize the economy. In a recent report, Rio's City Hall said the show should bring in at least 600 million reais, or roughly $106 million. For Gaga, the performance was also an opportunity to promote her upcoming "Mayhem Ball" tour, featuring songs from her latest record MAYHEM. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 when it was released in early March and includes new hits like "Abracadabra." Lady Gaga performs during her free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. Silvia Izquierdo / AP Lady Gaga also performed a number of older classics at her free show Saturday, including "Poker Face" and "Alejandro," switching between an array of dresses including one with the colors of the Brazilian flag. Some fans — many of them young — arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a panoramic view. "Today is the best day of my life," said Manoela Dobes, a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019. "It's surreal to be here." Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Year's Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. "It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season — filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population," said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. People cheer as they watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach. Bruna Prado / AP Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song "LoveGame" and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out. While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio, the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, more than double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer, traveled from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show. "I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life," said Serrano, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. For her, the mega-star represents "total freedom of expression — being who one wants without shame." Rio officials have a history of organizing huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history. To ensure fans could hear the songs, sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach. Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to attend Lady Gaga's free show. Bruna Prado / AP Rio state's security plan included 3,300 members of the military, 1,500 police officers and 400 firefighters. Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017, when the artist canceled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues. Ricardo Filho, who has been a fan since childhood, said it was worth the wait. "She's the best artist in the world," the 25-year-old said, as chants of "Gaga, I love you" in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him.
CBS News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
More than 2 million fans attend free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro
Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of more than 2 million fans, who poured onto Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for the biggest show of her career. "Tonight, we're making history," Lady Gage told a screaming crowd. "Thank you for making history with me." The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show just after 10 p.m. local time with her 2011 song "Bloody Mary." Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Concert organizers said 2.1 million people attended the show, which was funded by the city of Rio in an effort to revitalize the economy. In a recent report, Rio's City Hall said the show should bring in at least 600 million reais, or roughly $106 million. For Gaga, the performance was also an opportunity to promote her upcoming "Mayhem Ball" tour, featuring songs from her latest record MAYHEM. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 when it was released in early March and includes new hits like "Abracadabra." Lady Gaga performs during her free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. Silvia Izquierdo / AP Lady Gaga also performed a number of older classics at her free show Saturday, including "Poker Face" and "Alejandro," switching between an array of dresses including one with the colors of the Brazilian flag. Some fans — many of them young — arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a panoramic view. "Today is the best day of my life," said Manoela Dobes, a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019. "It's surreal to be here." Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years' Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. "It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season — filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population," said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. People cheer as they watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach. Bruna Prado / AP Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song "LoveGame" and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out. While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio, the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, more than double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer, traveled from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show. "I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life," said Serrano, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. For her, the mega-star represents "total freedom of expression — being who one wants without shame." Rio officials have a history of organizing huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history. To ensure fans could hear the songs, sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach. Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to attend Lady Gaga's free show. Bruna Prado / AP Rio state's security plan included 3,300 members of the military, 1,500 police officers and 400 firefighters. Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017, when the artist canceled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues. Ricardo Filho, who has been a fan since childhood, said it was worth the wait. "She's the best artist in the world," the 25-year-old said, as chants of "Gaga, I love you" in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him.
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lady Gaga plays to her biggest EVER crowd as she rocks Copacabana Beach in Rio with a free concert for more than 2 million fans
Lady Gaga gave a free concert on Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career. The 39-year old singer's concert was paid for by the city in an attempt to revitalise Rio's economy as it's estimated it could bring in £75M. 'Tonight, we're making history. Thank you for making history with me,' Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd. The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show at around 10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary. Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show. Lady Gaga performed her classic hits, including Poker Face and Alejandro, switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag. Some fans - many of them young - arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a panoramic view. She followed in the footsteps of Queen of Pop Madonna. Madonna played to a then record-breaking 1.6 million fans at the same location last year. Now Gaga has surpassed that record with 2.1 million fans. Lady Gaga previously posted to X: 'It's a great honor to be asked to sing for Rio - for my whole career the fans in Brazil have been part of the lifeblood of the little monsters. 'I've been dying to come perform for you for years and was heartbroken when I had to cancel years ago because I was hospitalized. 'Your understanding that I needed that time to heal meant the world to me. Some fans - many of them young - arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks 'I am now coming back and I feel better than ever and am working so hard to make sure this show is one you will never forget. 'Get ready for MAYHEM on the beach.' Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, more than double the initial forecast. Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history. To ensure fans could hear the songs, sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach. Rio state's security plan included the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, and 400 military firefighters. Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017, when the artist canceled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years' Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season - filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month.
Euronews
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
What are the biggest-selling vinyl releases of 2025 (so far) and the last decade?
ADVERTISEMENT Ahead of Record Store Day, which takes place this coming Saturday, we've got some stats for you. Indeed, the Official Charts Company has released data on the best-selling vinyl albums from the last decade, and it may not surprise you to find out that pop superstar Taylor Swift is leading the pack - even overtaking the legendary David Bowie. Swift charts an impressive three albums in the top four best-selling vinyls of the past decade. Her 2022 album ' Midnights ' tops the list with 129,000 sales in the UK (despite it being her weakest release), and the 2024 and 2023 albums ' The Tortured Poet's Department ' and ' 1989 (Taylor's Version) ' are both in second and fourth position respectively. See what you make of the Top 10 releases of the last decade: Taylor Swift - 'Midnights' Taylor Swift - 'The Tortured Poets Department' Harry Styles - 'Harry's House' Taylor Swift - '1989 (Taylor's Version)' David Bowie - 'Legacy' Harry Styles - 'Fine Line' Ed Sheeran - 'Divide' David Bowie - 'Blackstar' Billie Eilish - 'When We Fall Asleep Where Do We Go' Tame Impala - 'Currents' Elsewhere, the best-selling vinyl albums of 2025 (so far) were revealed, with UK singer-songwriter Sam Fender topping the list with his third album 'People Watching'. Not that Taylor was far behind, as her 'Lover (Live From Paris)' record came in second, an album which had a resurgence earlier this year thanks to special edition heart-shaped Valentine's Day release. Here are the best-selling vinyl albums of 2025 so far: Sam Fender – 'People Watching' Taylor Swift – 'Lover (Live From Paris)' Sabrina Carpenter – 'Short N' Sweet' Lady Gaga – 'MAYHEM' Chappell Roan – 'The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess' Fontaines D.C. – 'Romance' Kendrick Lamar – 'GNX' Fleetwood Mac – 'Rumours' Manic Street Preachers – 'Critical Thinking' Billie Eilish – 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' The most recent release in the list is Lady Gaga's 'MAYHEM'. In our review , we said: 'Through her varied approach to her music career, her multidisciplinary artistry, and excitingly unorthodox celebrity persona, Gaga has paved her own route to stardom. 'Mayhem' feels like the first time she's looked backwards. It's not a bad album at all, it's just not the sort of revolutionary work you hope for with a Gaga release.' As for Fontaines D.C. and Kendrick Lamar 's most recent albums, they both made our Best Albums of 2024 list . Record Store Day celebrates its 18th edition this year and is celebrated globally on Saturday 12 April. Stay tuned to Euronews Culture for our preview of the must-have RSD releases of 2025.
