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Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ross Lynch confesses he gets 'territorial' when hardcore fans misinterpret songs
Life in the spotlight is never easy, especially when you're publicly putting your heart out there in the form of a catchy love song. Dedicated listeners can't help but analyse lyrics, attempting to glean some insight into their favourite star's life (just look at Taylor Swift's fans). While US band The Driver Era are still fairly under the radar, thanks to the family's previous music and acting careers, their songs get a little extra scrutiny. If you're not familiar, the alternative brand is made up of brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch — yes, that Ross Lynch, star of My Friend Dahmer, Teen Beach Movie, Austin and Ally, and more. Putting your emotions out there while famous can have some downsides, as Ross, 29, confessed to Metro as the brothers discussed their latest album, Obsession. 'We definitely have our fair share of hardcore fans,' he laughed before becoming contemplative and adding: 'I think sometimes, as a man, I'm wanting to protect [my] relationship. 'It's not concerning, but when people misinterpret the meanings behind songs, I get a little … almost territorial because they're misinterpreting my intentions. That can be a little hurtful.' His brother Rocky, 30, backed up this sentiment and added: 'It's not really like a song is about this one thing. A lot of it has multiple angles.' 'Sometimes you add a line in there because it sounds good,' agreed Ross, chuckling with his brother about their songwriting process. Rocky added that when he was younger, he was a little more reckless about exposing his ex relationships but that has fallen away in more recent years. 'The songs have multiple interpretations, I like that in songs,' he said. 'It is pulling from a scenario, that maybe spawned it, but it is this softball idea that expands the vibe of it. 'It takes on a life of its own at some point.' Obsession, which they are currently touring in the US with third brother and Glee actor Riker, 33, on guitar, is about love and desire but is far less autobiographical than the lyrics might suggest. The brothers revealed one writing session took place in the middle of the Palm Springs desert, away from the chaos of their daily lives. 'The desert is a wonderful, mystical, spiritual, energetic abyss,' Ross said. 'You can just howl, scream, and run around and the sound dissipates. It's a really interesting sensation. 'We went to this big house, threw a bunch of studio gear on the dining room table, and — it sounds weird — but like, didn't really sleep for three days, but it was so just were making music for three full days, just like in a trance.' The album has the biggest team the duo have worked with so far, with Rocky emphasising how much he loves 'bringing the squad along' for this creative endeavour. Ross added: 'What lessons we were learning and what stage of experiencing love or how we understand relationships were we at? This is the furthest along [in life that we've been]. 'We feel like we've grown as humans and individuals, and we're maybe the most honest and we can reflect on those perspectives.' He doesn't divulge what those lessons are exactly, as the experience was 'highly personal' and the former Disney stars are reluctant to throw the spotlight onto their lives. However, the brothers' rockstar good looks means they tend to go viral often while on tour, especially with Ross' tendency to sing shirtless on stage. Unfortunately, these clips regularly get a trending song attached so while you're seeing Ross' abs you're not hearing The Driver Era's music. 'I understand how that works, that all makes sense to me,' he said, weighing up the pros and cons of going viral. 'That doesn't really have anything to do with me or like what I'm doing, as much as it's like about people just trying to get a ton of views on their TikTok.' While he has 'definitely seen' videos pushing 'certain narratives' or performances, this effort feels completely detached from his work as an artist. 'I'm fully capable, we can write good music, and I fully believe that the best is yet to come,' the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star added. For new potential The Driver Era fans, Ross and Rocky aren't sure they want you to 'know anything' about them at all. More Trending 'I think there's a fun experience for people when you find a new artist that you're really vibing with to figure out what the person's all about,' said Ross. 'But honestly, I think if someone were listening to our music, I kind of don't want you to know. I kind of want you to just experience it objectively.' Despite previous work bringing fame to the brothers, Rocky says he likes that Driver Era is still largely 'undiscovered' – for now. Obsession is available to purchase and stream now. Driver Era are currently on tour in the US with tickets available on their website. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: SXSW: 'The creative eyes of the world will be on London' MORE: SXSW London: Five live performances, film showcases and talks you must see MORE: 'SXSW London will be a love letter to the city – we ought to be here'
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Obsession reignited: Jerusha's comeback sparks a new passion
AFTER years away from the spotlight, South African singer-songwriter Jerusha Naidoo has made a striking return to the music scene with her latest single, Obsession. Known for breaking barriers in the early 2000s as the first Indian woman to top mainstream radio charts in South Africa, Jerusha's comeback marks not just a return, but a bold new chapter in her musical journey. Blending amapiano, afrobeat, and R&B, Obsession is an entrancing track that explores the addictive pull of being under a love spell. Produced by frequent collaborator Vally Eaton and tracked in Singapore, the single pounds with rich African percussion beneath smooth, sensual vocals. It's fresh, aggressive, and full of passion, everything Jerusha's listeners didn't know they were missing. It's the first single in a three-song EP called the Love Trilogy, an adventure that tracks the trajectory of love—its passion (Obsession), its blindness (Love is Blind), and its devotion (Ti Amo). The three tracks will pave the way for her highly anticipated third album, that Jerusha feels will be her most personal and genre-defying to date. Jerusha's return is not an echo of past glories, but the debut of a more refined, more courageous performer. She initially made an impact on the South African pop scene in 2002, breaking records and topping charts with her first single release, Are U the One? peaking at no. 1 on East Coast Radio chart for six weeks straight Her first album, Got to Have It, produced many hits like Dance, U Be and For Life featuring Verd, and her second album, JerushaLem, became a South African Music Award nominated album. Life, however, had other things in store, and she quietly stepped back from the mic to focus on herself and loved ones. 'Taking a break helped me come into this project with rested ears, renewed drive and a fresh perspective. I've had children since I last released music so I'm more mature.' she said. Born in Chatsworth, Jerusha was raised in a home filled with sounds of guitars being strummed and sweet melodies. Her late father was an all-rounder musician and one in a long line of family musicians. Jerusha said that growing up she drew a lot of inspiration from artists like Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton, who really helped shaped her sound when she debuted. Years later, Jerusha said that the new generation of rising African artists who have made an impact on the global pop scene like Burna Boy, Tyla and Ayra Starr, have shown her new ways of incorporating her South African roots into her music. 'I'm also seeing my music through a completely different lens,' she said. Breaking boundaries and building on her legacy is the goal for Jerusha with this new comeback. Reflecting on the new era, Jerusha said, 'I have grown so much in the time I've been away. I've lived, I've loved and now I'm pouring all of that into my music. This new era feels like a rebirth. I hope to leave behind a legacy of love for music and help people create beautiful memories when they hear my songs.' Follow Jerusha's new era: YouTube – At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
New York Post
25-05-2025
- New York Post
Underwater horror: Shocking details about the murder of journalist Kim Wall, killed in Danish inventor's homemade submarine
Peter Madsen, a self-taught Danish engineer and inventor, had a favorite pickup line he liked to use on women: 'You want to see my submarine?' It wasn't a joke. In 2008, when Madsen was 37 , he constructed the UC3 Nautilus, which at the time was the largest amateur submarine in the world. He built it in his private lab, in a shipyard lab off the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark. Though he was married at the time, he would often 'frequent BDSM clubs and private fetish parties,' seeking out what he called 'a web of 'crazy ladies' on the side,' writes Matthew Gavin Frank in his new book, 'Submersed: Wonder, Obsession, and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines' (Pantheon), out June 3rd. 6 Amateur submarine builder Peter Madsen is serving a life sentence for the murder of Kim Wall. Advertisement His obsession with submarines (and women) ended with deadly consequences. On August 11, 2017, he agreed to take Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who was writing a story about him, on a brief submarine journey in Køge Bay. The 30-year-old woman was brutally assaulted and murdered by Madsen, who was 46 at the time. Wall's torso washed up on a beach almost two weeks later, and her various other body parts were eventually discovered. Madsen was accused of torturing Wall before killing her, dismembering her body, and having 'sexual relations other than intercourse of a particularly dangerous nature,' according to court records, with stab wounds found in and around Wall's genitals. It was shocking that Madsen, who had no previous history of violence, could commit such a horrifying crime. But as Frank argues, a passion for submarines 'can ruin a person for the surface,' and sometimes the compulsion to sink to great depths can 'dovetail with darker, more threatening traits.' Advertisement Madsen may have acted alone, but he was part of an 'eccentric micro-community of DIY submersible enthusiasts,' writes Frank. And their fascination with underwater travel might be symptomatic of something more sinister than just Jacques Cousteau fantasies. Since 2002, the PSUBS (or 'personal submersibles') collective has held an annual convention in Muskegon, Michigan, where hundreds of would-be submarine engineers — mostly white men ranging in age from their 20s to their 70s — gather to discuss their hobby and show off their inventions. They are self-described 'misfits' who live off the grid and 'have a distrust of government ranging from healthy to conspiratorial,' writes Frank. The lure of submarines is about more than just mastering the sea. For them, it's an escape. Water is where 'those prescient enough to have the machines to pilot themselves there can retreat and start fresh once we've sufficiently depleted the land,' the author asserts. Most of the mean are self-taught, avoiding a formal education for a DIY aesthetic. Advertisement 'Just like looking up how to fix a leaking faucet, Google can show you how to build a personal sub,' one of the men, Hank Pronk, told the author. The 60-year-old inventor is self-employed as a house mover, but taught himself submarine engineering by watching online videos. 6 The crime — and the subculture behind it — is the subject of a new book. In 2020, Pronk, who is based in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., built the Elementary 3000. It has pressure-tested to reach 3,000 feet below the sea and, as of this writing, is the deepest-diving homemade submarine in the world. Shanee Stopnitzky, one of the few female members in the personal submersible community, left her PhD program in marine biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2018 to devote herself to building 'experimental submarines.' She's built several, including one that she's named 'Fangtooth' that was originally painted yellow, but she recently repainted white because, as Stopnitzky told the author, she 'never wants to hear the Beatles song again.' Advertisement Another submarine, which she's named Noctiluca, was purchased from a 'private person' on Craigslist for $60,000.' She joked with the author that finding a great deal on a submarine on Craigslist involves putting 'wife' in the search parameters, 'because once a wife decides something's gotta go, it's, like, really gotta go, and that's how you get the best deals.' Albrecht Jotten, a German immigrant who lives in a one-room cabin in the woods of Homer, Alaska, dropped out of society to 'work on my art,' he told the author. His 'art' being home-made submarines. During his conversation with Frank, Jotten gestured towards his library of books, indicating that one day he will be written about like history's other great thinkers. 'The Navy will contact me,' he insisted. 'They'll have me conduct sweeps, ballistic missile research, radar cross-sectioning, flying infrared nuclear signature evaluation, build their anechoic chambers. They know I know how to stay invisible.' 6 On August 11, 2017, Madsen agreed to take Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who was writing a story about him, on a brief submarine journey in Køge Bay He also confessed to Frank that he believes the biggest genius who ever lived was Adolf Hitler. 'Look at everything he was able to do, and all of the people he influenced,' Jotten said. As for Madsen, his original goal was to become a rocket scientist, but he opted against it because it would mean spending more time in school. '[He] felt that the sea might be a space wherein he could indulge his passions and his desire to be a loner,' writes Frank. So instead, he pursued an independent education, taking welding courses and apprenticing with various engineers. After raising $200,000 in donations (for what he described as 'the ultimate art project… A political message about individual freedom'), he built Nautilus, a submarine where he felt more comfortable, 'away from the judgmental eyes of the surface dwellers,' writes Frank. But what caused his brain to snap, and for so many amateur submarine enthusiasts to become so … eccentric? Advertisement 6 Wall's torso washed up on a beach almost two weeks later, and her various other body parts were eventually discovered. Madsen was accused of torturing Wall before killing her, AP Dr. Ernest Campbell, a surgeon and diving medicine specialist, told the author that people obsessed with undersea exploration 'have different chemistries and personalities' than the rest of us, mostly because 'of the effects of various gases under pressure.' Breathing air under increased pressure can mess with the brain in much the same way that alcohol and drugs do, says Dr. David Sawatzky, an expert in diving medicine. Symptoms can include 'laughter, excitement, euphoria, overconfidence, terror, panic, impaired manual dexterity, idea fixation, decreased perception, hallucinations, stupor, and unconsciousness,' says Sawatzky. It's also a womb fantasy, writes Frank, a need to escape your own self, which is 'similar to the sort of 'regenerative dissociation' that also manifests in those who commit murder.' How might one of them react, Frank wonders, if a woman enters the safe space of their submarine? Would they 'be perceived as threats?' Frank writes. 'Does the fantasy become perforated, reminders of the outside, upper world slipping through the cracks?' Advertisement When Madsen was charged with murder in early 2018, his behavior during the first day of court suggested he wasn't thinking clearly. Meeting with journalists outside the courthouse, he spoke of having 'quite ordinary loving erotic intercourse' with many women on board Nautilus, writes Frank. 'He spoke of enjoying red lipstick, stilettos, and nylon stockings. He waved his arms in the air as he said this, (like) some terrible marionette.' 6 Hank Pronk has built the deepest-diving homemade submarine in the world. Hank Pronk/ Facebook During his own testimony, he brought up the movie Terminator 2 repeatedly and compared himself to the titular character, 'hinting at his latent desire to become part of the machines he built,' Frank writes. 'Madsen expressed that a part of him was Nautilus, and Nautilus was him. They shared a brain and a vision.' When Wall died in his submarine, he said, he 'smacked her cheeks to try to reboot her.' As for what caused Wall's death, Madsen gave several explanations. At first, he explained that she'd been hit by the 150-pound hatch door, but the medical report showed no signs of head trauma. He also claimed that she'd inhaled poisonous exhaust, but that was also contradicted by coroners. Advertisement He never admitted to killing her, but Madsen did confess to dismembering Wall's body, allegedly while he was in a state of 'suicidal psychosis,' in his words. Although police found Google searches and videos of women being tortured and beheaded on his computer, he denied any knowledge. Today, Madsen is serving a life sentence at Herstedvester Prison, outside of Copenhagen. He still likes to build things in the prison workshop, but he has far less access since 2020, when he created a wooden 'gun' and used it in an attempted jailbreak. 6 Shanee Stopnitzky is one of the few female members in the personal submersible community. Shanee Stopnitzky Advertisement 'When he was recaptured five minutes later, five hundred meters from the prison, he lifted up his shirt and exposed an explosives belt,' Clark writes. 'If the guards did not let him go, he said, he would detonate it. The belt, too, turned out to be fake, fabricated in the prison's carpentry workshop.' In prison, as in life, Madsen continues to dream of escape, convinced he could build the perfect tool to make it happen.
Extra.ie
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Charlie's expecting a little angel after five rounds of IVF treatment
Charlie Murphy is due to give birth to her first child this month after undergoing IVF. The Wexford actress, 37, revealed she welcomed her pregnancy symptoms with open arms after enduring five 'intense' rounds of IVF over two years. Recalling the moment she found out she was set to welcome the pitter-patter of tiny feet, she said: 'I was happy, obviously, but I did have to remind myself not to celebrate too much. Charlie Murphy. Pic:'Maybe it was PTSD of doing a few rounds of IVF. That was gruelling. It was so intense that I was welcoming all the symptoms that come with a pregnancy, I was just so happy to be out of the rounds.' Ms Murphy, who rose to fame as Siobhán Delaney in Love/Hate, is in a long-term relationship with director Sam Yates. Discussing her exciting news with The Irish Times, she explained that her journey to motherhood wasn't plain sailing. 'It felt like I was at the casino and throwing the dice to invest in another round, emotionally, financially and time-wise,' she said. Pic: David M. Benett/for EE) 'And when the last couple of rounds didn't result in anything, I felt cheated. It felt tough, arduous and monotonous.' 'This difficult time involved a miscarriage, too. It's so common,' Ms Murphy said. 'At the start I probably would have been very private about doing IVF, but I'm glad that people are talking about it now. 'Reaching out to other women that have been through it means you don't feel so alone.' Charlie Murphy in Obsession Pic: Netflix Looking on the positive side, she continued: 'I'm feeling really good right now. I'm getting a lot of nesting done. I have my label-maker out, I'm clearing out the junk drawers and putting things in order. And I have to say, I'm really enjoying it.' Ms Murphy and British director Yates have yet to share any snaps of their pregnancy joy on social media. The pair have been in a relationship since 2019. Yates has been described as 'a major talent' and 'a director of unusual flair'. During the pandemic, the pair bought a house together in London. Aoibhinn McGinnity, who plays Trish, and Charlie Murphy, who plays Siobhan. Pic: Colin Keegan, Collins, Dublin. Ms Murphy, the fourth of five siblings, was born in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, but moved to Wexford town when she was 12. Her parents, Brenda and Pat Murphy, ran a hair salon. After training at the Gaiety School of Acting, she slowly made her mark on TV, appearing in Love/Hate alongside Killian Scott and Robert Sheehan. She went on to appear in BBC dramas such as Peaky Blinders and Happy Valley, before starring opposite Richard Armitage in the ultrasteamy Netflix thriller Obsession. The series was an adaptation of the erotic novel Damage, which was made into a hit 1992 film with Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche. Reporting by Julie Ann Trainor
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Peaky Blinders star reveals she's pregnant with first child after fertility struggle and five rounds of IVF
The actress has had a long road to motherhood baby joy Peaky Blinders star reveals she's pregnant with first child after fertility struggle and five rounds of IVF PEAKY Blinders star Charlie Murphy has revealed she is pregnant with her first child after five gruelling rounds of IVF. The actress, 37, announced her happy news as she shared her relief at finally reaching the end of two years of fertility treatment. 3 Peaky Blinders star Charlie Murphy is expecting her first baby Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 The actress and her partner Sam Yates have endured five tough rounds of IVF Credit: Getty Confirming her happy news, Charlie has admitted she tried to hold back on the celebrations following her tough journey. "I was happy obviously, but I did have to remind myself not to celebrate too much," she said. "Maybe it was PTSD of doing a few rounds of IVF. "That was gruelling. It was so intense that I was welcoming all the symptoms that come with a pregnancy, I was just so happy to be out of the rounds." Charlie, who has also starred in Happy Valley and Netflix's Obsession, revealed her pregnancy to The Irish Times. In a candid chat about her experience of conceiving, the star admitted she and director Sam had also endured a heartbreaking miscarriage. She described it as a tragic but "common" occurrence during fertility treatment and said she is "glad" the subject is being talked about more these days. Recalling her own experience of IVF, Charlie told the publication: "It felt like I was at the casino and throwing the dice to invest in another round, emotionally, financially and time-wise. "And when the last couple of rounds didn't result in anything, I felt cheated. It felt tough, arduous and monotonous." Charlie, who played Jessie Eden in Peaky Blinders, has been in a relationship with Sam since 2019. The couple live together in a house they bought in London, although Charlie previously spent time living on a canal boat. Meanwhile, last month The Sun exclusively revealed that Peaky Blinders is set to return to BBC One. The crime drama, set in the 1950s, is being planned to air in 2026 - following the release of a Peaky Blinders feature film later this year. The BBC are hoping to capitalise on a new wave of interest that the movie will bring to the show.
