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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Pop sensation Allie Sherlock enjoys farm-fresh gelato in Louth
The family-run business shared a post of the 20-year-old pop sensation saying 'Look who had a taste of our Gelato at a local event, the amazing singer @alliesherlock We hope you enjoyed and be sure to call down to the farm shop soon!' The Cork-born singer shot to fame when a video of her performing the Ed Sheeran hit Supermarket Flowers on Grafton Street when she was just 12 went viral, leading to an appearance on the Ellen De Generes Show. Since then she has headlined gigs in Ireland and the UK and played support to the likes of The Script, Picture This, OneRepublic and Gavin James. This summer she has played at the Kaleidoscope Festival and Live at Leopardstown and has just announced a European tour in the autumn following the release of her new single Damage Control.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
OneRepublic Releases New Single ‘Beautiful Colors'
Today, GRAMMY® nominated pop-rock band, OneRepublic, released their new single 'Beautiful Colors (from Kaiju No.8)'. The single marks the third new release for the Japanese anime, Kaiju No.8, following previous tracks, 'Invincible (from Kaiju No.8)' and 'Nobody (from Kaiju No.8)'. The new track will serve as the ending theme song for the second season of the show. The previously released songs were beloved by fans, and collectively already have over 500 million streams. About OneRepublic: GRAMMY® nominated OneRepublic, is composed of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keys player Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. Since the group's debut, OneRepublic has amassed over 5 billion streams on Spotify alone. The band released their debut album, DREAMING OUT LOUD,in 2007, including the 20 million selling hit single 'Apologize', which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and earned them a GRAMMY® nomination. The group's 2009 sophomore album, WAKING UP, featured the smash singles 'All the Right Moves', 'Secrets' and 'Good Life'. Shortly after in 2013, the band released their certified-platinum album, NATIVE, which included the No. 1 hit and 41 million selling single 'Counting Stars'. OneRepublic released OH MY MY, their fourth album in 2016 and their fifth album, HUMAN, in 2021. In 2022, OneRepublic released their smash hit 'I Ain't Worried', which was featured in the blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick and boasts over 3 billion streams. In April of 2024, the group released their smash hit single with David Guetta, 'I Don't Wanna Wait', which has amassed over 130 million streams globally since its release. They also shared 'Nobody (from Kaiju No.8)', which serves as the end credit song for the hugely successful manga-turned-Anime series Kaiju. No 8, and later shared their second song from the series, 'Invincible (from Kaiju No.8)'. Following the release of these singles, OneRepublic debuted their sixth album, Artificial Paradise, featuring hits like 'Hurt' and 'Sink or Swim,' and later the deluxe of the album, which included their collaboration with Jelly Roll and acoustic versions of their hit songs. Recently, the group released their tracks, 'Chasing Paradise', with Kygo, 'Tell Me'with Ikky and Karan Aujla, and teamed up with The Supermen Lovers to release a new version for the 25thanniversary of their beloved track 'Starlight', titled 'Starlight (The Fame)'. The band will kick off their tour in the UK and Europe this September and continue through November before heading to Australia and New Zealand in February of 2026.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Los Angeles-based production manager Deep Barot creates a buzz in film circles with his work
Indian-origin production manager and filmmaker Deep Barot is quickly gaining recognition in independent film circles for his precise and emotionally resonant work, most recently with the short film Silent Cycle. The 12-minute drama, directed by Smahi Anand, has quietly made waves on the international film festival circuit — from Beverly Hills to Ayodhya — earning praise for its restrained storytelling and psychological depth. But while audiences have connected with the film's meditation on loneliness and disconnection, much of its success is being credited to the man behind the scenes: Deep Barot. Barot, who is based in Los Angeles, has emerged as a key figure in cross-cultural indie productions, particularly for his ability to execute tightly-run, high-impact shoots on limited budgets. For Silent Cycle, he served as the production manager and producer, overseeing the film's five-day shoot in upstate New York with a lean crew and minimal resources. 'The story demanded more from stillness than it did from action,' said director Smahi Anand. 'And Deep was the one who made that stillness come alive on set.' Crew members have echoed that sentiment, describing Barot's meticulous planning as essential to the production's smooth execution. 'Every moment was scheduled to the second,' one team member noted. 'In minimalist cinema, even a small misstep can derail the tone. Deep ensured we never lost control.' The results have spoken for themselves. Silent Cycle has earned several accolades, including Best Original Screenplay at the Boston International Film Festival, Best Woman Director at the Ayodhya Film Festival, and the Audience Choice Award at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. It has also screened at the Beverly Hills, Chicago South Asian, Yellowstone, and Pasadena International Film Festivals, and is currently advancing in the selection process for the BAFTA Student Awards. Beyond the awards, the emotional resonance of the film has struck a chord. At a screening in Chicago, an elderly couple reportedly approached the filmmakers to express how deeply the film had affected them. 'This was the first film in years that made me feel understood,' one of them said. Barot, who was seated at the back of the auditorium that evening, recalls the moment as a career-defining one. 'You don't always know if people will feel what you feel when you make something this small, this internal,' he said. 'But when they do — it stays with you.' Though Barot has previously worked on larger-scale productions — including music videos like VIBE (Guru Randhawa x French Montana) and Tell Me (Karan Aujla x OneRepublic ft. Disha Patani) — Silent Cycle marked a departure, demanding patience, sensitivity, and a willingness to step back from spectacle. 'This film asked us to breathe with the characters,' he said. 'Every shot had to carry the weight of the ones we didn't take.' Looking ahead, Barot has a packed slate, including an upcoming feature film and a high-profile music video with Diljit Dosanjh. Still, Silent Cycle holds a special place in his journey. 'It reminded me of why I got into this industry,' he said. 'Not for the noise. For the silences.' In an era dominated by visual effects and large-scale productions, Barot's work on Silent Cycle underscores a quiet truth in filmmaking: sometimes, less is more.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deep Barot: The Rising Star of Independent Film Production in LA
Indian-origin production manager and filmmaker Deep Barot is quickly gaining recognition in independent film circles for his precise and emotionally resonant work, most recently with the short film Silent Cycle . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 12-minute drama, directed by Smahi Anand, has quietly made waves on the international film festival circuit — from Beverly Hills to Ayodhya — earning praise for its restrained storytelling and psychological depth. But while audiences have connected with the film's meditation on loneliness and disconnection, much of its success is being credited to the man behind the scenes: Deep Barot. Barot, who is based in Los Angeles, has emerged as a key figure in cross-cultural indie productions, particularly for his ability to execute tightly-run, high-impact shoots on limited budgets. For Silent Cycle , he served as the production manager and producer, overseeing the film's five-day shoot in upstate New York with a lean crew and minimal resources. 'The story demanded more from stillness than it did from action,' said director Smahi Anand. 'And Deep was the one who made that stillness come alive on set.' Crew members have echoed that sentiment, describing Barot's meticulous planning as essential to the production's smooth execution. 'Every moment was scheduled to the second,' one team member noted. 'In minimalist cinema, even a small misstep can derail the tone. Deep ensured we never lost control.' The results have spoken for themselves. Silent Cycle has earned several accolades, including Best Original Screenplay at the Boston International Film Festival, Best Woman Director at the Ayodhya Film Festival, and the Audience Choice Award at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. It has also screened at the Beverly Hills, Chicago South Asian, Yellowstone, and Pasadena International Film Festivals, and is currently advancing in the selection process for the BAFTA Student Awards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Beyond the awards, the emotional resonance of the film has struck a chord. At a screening in Chicago, an elderly couple reportedly approached the filmmakers to express how deeply the film had affected them. 'This was the first film in years that made me feel understood,' one of them said. Barot, who was seated at the back of the auditorium that evening, recalls the moment as a career-defining one. 'You don't always know if people will feel what you feel when you make something this small, this internal,' he said. 'But when they do — it stays with you.' Though Barot has previously worked on larger-scale productions — including music videos like VIBE (Guru Randhawa x French Montana) and Tell Me (Karan Aujla x OneRepublic ft. Disha Patani) — Silent Cycle marked a departure, demanding patience, sensitivity, and a willingness to step back from spectacle. 'This film asked us to breathe with the characters,' he said. 'Every shot had to carry the weight of the ones we didn't take.' Looking ahead, Barot has a packed slate, including an upcoming feature film and a high-profile music video with Diljit Dosanjh. Still, Silent Cycle holds a special place in his journey. 'It reminded me of why I got into this industry,' he said. 'Not for the noise. For the silences.' In an era dominated by visual effects and large-scale productions, Barot's work on Silent Cycle underscores a quiet truth in filmmaking: sometimes, less is more.
Geek Tyrant
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
KAIHU NO. 8 Season 2 Drops New Trailer Ahead of Explosive Premiere — GeekTyrant
Toho Animation has released a new trailer for Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, and it's packed with everything fans have been waiting for. With the Summer 2025 anime season already stacked with returning heavyweights, this is the one that's shaping up to stomp through the competition. The new trailer teases an action-heavy return, featuring updated looks at the core cast, new characters entering the fray, and another collaboration with OneRepublic. Their new ending theme, 'Beautiful Colors,' plays over the trailer and sets a emotional tone for the mayhem ahead. Season 2 officially premieres in Japan on July 19th, and, just like Season 1, it'll stream internationally via Crunchyroll and X. The cast is expanding in big ways this season. New additions include: Koki Uchiyama as Gen Narumi, Hiroki Yasumoto as Eiji Hasegawa, Kana Hanazawa as Rin Shinonome, and Kotono Mitsuishi as Hikaru Shinomiya. The original creative team is back as well, and it includes directors Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Tamiya, Tetsuya Nishio handles character design, and Yuta Bando scores the series. Studio Khara continues to handle the kaiju designs alongside Production I.G., so expect more of the slick animation and intense creature action that helped Season 1 stand out. Crunchyroll teases the plot for Season 2 as follows: 'Thanks to Isao Shinomiya, Kafka Hibino avoids being turned into a weapon. As new recruits head to their posts, Kafka meets Gen Narumi, the strongest man in the Defense Force and leader of the First Division. 'Kafka embraces the power of Kaiju No. 8 to force Gen to recognize his strength. Meanwhile, Kaiju No. 9 lurks in the shadows as the greatest threat the Defense Force has faced awaits.' Creator Naoya Matsumoto is also preparing to release the final chapter of the Kaiju No. 8 manga just as the new season premieres, making this a milestone summer for the franchise. Between the anime and the manga's finale, fans are in for an all-out blowout. Season 2 premieres July 19th. The opening theme of the show is a haunting new track titled 'You Can't Run From Yourself' by Aurora.
