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Refinery29
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
9 Father's Day Gifts for the Latino Dad Who Has Everything (Except This)
Dads get a bad rap, but many of us are lucky to know fathers who show up day in and day out — providing, encouraging, and defying machismo, all while never asking for anything in return. Father's Day is a chance to honor the men who raised us and the men we know who are raising others right. It's to celebrate the dads who cheer on their children and who remind us (sometimes with a sigh and a side-eye) that we can do anything. Whether he's the one lighting up the grill, dancing bachata with abuelita in the living room, or lecturing you on how to properly do something in your own house, Papi deserves something as thoughtful and bold as he is. So this year, surprise that dad in your life with something that speaks to his roots, reflects his interests, and helps him relax. From a cheeky apron to luxury skincare and artisan-made accessories, these gifts from Latine-owned brands will make him feel seen and loved.
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Britain's Got Talent's Alesha Dixon sparks divide over rogue golden buzzer decision
Britain's Got Talent's latest semi-final saw judge Alesha Dixon send one act straight to the final after awarding him the golden buzzer - but not everyone is happy about it. Britain's Got Talent's Alesha Dixon has sparked some mixed opinions after she awarded the golden buzzer to semi-finalist Joseph Charm. The semi-finals this year such a huge change as the introduced the golden buzzer into the live shows for the first time ever, which means an act can now be sent straight through to the final. It was introduced in 2014, where two of the acts made it to the final. The judging panel, which is made up of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli will now be given another opportunity to see their favourite acts in the final stages of the competition, in the hopes of them being victorious. During Sunday evening's Britain's Got Talent semi-final on May 18 that aired a day late due to the Eurovision final, it was judge Alesha Dixon who had the power. Acts Hear Our Voice, Idolls, Joseph Charm, Max Fox, Maya Giotea, Obsequious, Papi and TK Magic took to the stage and any one of them could have received the buzzer. Papi received the red buzzers but it was comedian Joseph Charm who won Alesha over with his amusing and relatable routine, the M.E.N reports. In a tear-jerking moment for the comic, Alesha led his mum over to the golden buzzer and they pressed it together. Joseph's performance was definitely worthy of the fast-track to the final but some fans felt an earlier act had missed out on a potential spot in the final. Idolls are a Japanese dance troupe whose performance frightened but also very much impressed the judges and viewers. Fans of the ITV show have now expressed their disappointment that Idolls weren't chosen by Alisha. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, @James6840766879 wrote: "Idolls deserved that golden buzzer. What a cool act" Another person @cannylad23 chimed in: "Alicia should have idolls golden buzzer. No way they will get through otherwise". Meanwhile, @Natasha_H_x echoed: "mping out in front of the judges was genius! I love #Idolls !! They should of got golden buzzer!" However, other viewers were pleased for the comedian. @thisisean wrote: "OMG, that was such a heartwarming moment! Alesha hitting the Golden Buzzer for Joseph Charm with his mum's help had me tearing up!" @ThatGuyShaqq agreed: "My guy Joseph Charm got the golden buzzer". Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The 2025 Britain's Got Talent is set to air later this month. Next week's episode on May 24 will be the fifth and final semi-final of the series. The following acts have already secured their place in the final: Blackouts (golden buzzer) Vinnie McKee (public vote) Olly Pearson (golden buzzer) Stacey Leadbeatter (public vote) Jasmine Rice (golden buzzer) Ping Pong Pang (public vote) Joseph Charm (golden buzzer) Hear Our Voices (public vote) Britain's Got Talent airs on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Britain's Got Talent fans fume over Alesha Dixon's rouge golden buzzer decision
Britain's Got Talent fans were left divided as judge Alesha Dixon gave the golden buzzer to semi-finalist Joseph Charm, with some taking to Twitter to say they were 'upset' Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon left fans with mixed feelings after she awarded the golden buzzer to semi-finalist Joseph Charm. This year's semi-finals saw a significant shift as they introduced the golden buzzer into the live shows for the first time ever - allowing an act to be sent directly to the final. The golden buzzer was first introduced in 2014, and two of the acts that year made it to the final. Now, judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli will have another chance to see their favourite acts in the final stages of the competition, hoping to secure them the win. During Sunday's (May 18) semi-final, which aired a day later due to the Eurovision final, it was judge Alesha Dixon who had the power. As acts Hear Our Voice, Idolls, Joseph Charm, Max Fox, Maya Giotea, Obsequious, Papi and TK Magic took to the stage, any one of them could have received the buzzer. While Papi received the red buzzers, it was comedian Joseph Charm who won Alesha over with his hilarious and relatable routine. In an emotional moment for the comedian, Alesha led his mum over to the golden buzzer as they pressed it together. Joseph's routine was definitely worthy of the fast-track to the final, but some viewers felt as though an act earlier on missed out on a potential place in the final. Idolls are a Japanese dance troupe whose performance scared but simultaneously impressed the judges and viewers. Fans of the show took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their disappointment that Idolls didn't receive the golden buzzer from Alisha. One tweeted: "Idolls deserved that golden buzzer. What a cool act". Another shared a similar sentiment, saying: "Alicia should have idolls golden buzzer. No way they will get through otherwise". Meanwhile, someone else posted: "mping out in front of the judges was genius! I love #Idolls ! ! They should of got golden buzzer!". On the other hand, some viewers were thrilled for the comedian, with one commenting: "OMG, that was such a heartwarming moment! Alesha hitting the Golden Buzzer for Joseph Charm with his mum's help had me tearing up!". Another also celebrated, tweeting: "My guy Joseph Charm got the golden buzzer". Elsewhere on Sunday night's show, the Britain's Got Talent judges slammed politicians for failing the Post Office subpostmasters that were wrongfully penalised after faulty technology was introduced to track and monitor books. On Sunday night, the Hear Our Voice choir, made up of people affected by the Post Office scandal, took to the stage. The group performed to huge cheers from the live studio audience, and impressed judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Amanda Holden. Following the emotional performance, the judges hit out at politicians both from the past and present day for failing the subpostmasters. Bruno addressed the Hear Our Voice choir and said: "It comes from my heart, the ordeal, the injustice you've been subjected to is unimaginable. The power that be, whoever they are, make it right, right now, it cannot go on forever, it's totally ridiculous." Alesha called for Bruno to be made Prime Minister following his comments and added she was "thrilled" that the group had one another for support. While Amanda said: "You turn something so awful, such a traumatic experience, into something so joyful. If Keir Starmer wants to do something and make a difference as a Prime Minister, do it now!" Head judge Cowell then shared his own anger over the scandal - and suggested politicians of the past have a lot to answer for. He said: "I'm not being political here. I think the people (in power) at the time were disgusting to you. And the fact is, this is still an ongoing story, and I really hope that this performance reminds people that there are still thousands of people out there who need justice. "And actually, seriously, they should watch the drama, which I did again, because this story is horrendous, and I have so much admiration for all of you, every one of you, for coming out here and turning something genuinely miserable into something, I suppose, positive, and is keeping your story alive, which is really, really important." The group were then voted through to the live final following votes from the public - with the group leaping for joy on stage as the result was revealed. One member of the group told host Ant McPartlin: "Thank you judges. Thank you to the families. And thank you to the public."
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘How did this get through?' fume Britain's Got Talent fans as they rip into ‘shocking' semi-final act
BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans fumed, 'How did this get through?' as they ripped into one "shocking" semi-final act tonight. ITV viewers were left baffled while watching novelty act Papi advance further in the competition with a performance involving squeaky rubber chickens. 4 The Taiwanese performer, who gained attention earlier in the series for his comedic renditions of Queen songs, returned to the BGT stage to perform a medley using the toys as instruments. While judge Amanda Holden appeared amused, even standing up at the end of his set, Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon gave him the red buzzer. And fans watching at home weren't won over either, sharing their frustration over his inclusion in the semi-finals. One wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Why the f**k would you put that through of actual talented people, make it make sense because that was fucking shocking. You judges put it though, d**kheads #bgt." Someone else said: "Is this what #BGT #BritainsGotTalent has come too, someone squeezing rubber chickens!!!" A third raged: "How the hell did this guy, with squeaky toys, get through to the semi finals? #BritainsGotTalent #bgt." One more fumed: "This could quite possibly be the WORST Semi Final act I've ever seen #BGT." Their frustration didn't end there. Earlier in the show, bored fans branded a segment as "done to death" and insisted the show "needs to move on". The cast of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular kicked off proceedings - but not all viewers were left happy. Bored Britain's Got Talent fans slam segment saying it's been 'done to death' and insist show 'needs to move on' One viewer wrote on X: "I said this last year. The Greatest showman has been done to death already!! "BGT needs to come up with a new thing!!!" Another added: "I know the other judges mock Simon and his Greatest Showman obsession in their private group chat." While a third chimed in: "Every year there's stuff from this musical." A fourth shared: "#BGT can Simon Cowell not move on from the Greatest Showman." Meanwhile, competing for spots in the final were Hear Our Voice, IDOLLS, Papi Bucket, TK Magic, Joseph Charm, Maya Giotea, Max Fox and Obsequious. Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX. Timeline of BGT Winners Britain's Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007. Here we take a look at all the BGT winners - from the first ever one to the most recent: 2007: Paul Potts - The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer Paul Potts. He saw off competition from Connie Talbot, The Bar Wizards, Bessie Cursors, Damon Scott and Kombat Breakers to win. 2008: George Sampson - In series two of Britain's Got Talent a young George Sampson wowed judges and viewers with his impressive dance moves. 2009: Diversity - Dance troupe Diversity scooped the BGT crown and beat of competition from singer Susan Boyle, who was strongly tipped to win the show. 2010 - Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge Simon Cowell with their stunning routines and incredible stunts in 2010. At the time, the music mogul said: 'I can only say on live television that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen.' 2011 - Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when Jai McDowall won the show in 2011, as young singer Ronan Parke was the favourite to win the series. 2012 - Ashleigh and Pudsy: Ashleigh Butler and her adorable pooch Pudsey stole hearts when they performed in series six of the talent show. 2013 - Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh. 2014 - Collabro: Classical music band Collabro faced tough competition in the 2014 final as all the finalist were singers, but they went on to scoop the crown. 2015 - Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could't get enough of Jules O'Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win. 2016 - Richard Jones: Army man Richard Jones became the first magician in the show's history to win Britain's Got Talent. 2017 - Tokio Myers: Pianist Tokio Myers impressed the judges with his blend of classical and electronic music. 2018 - Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy, who performs with a speech synthesiser, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six months old. However, he defied the odds and is a BGT champ. 2019 - Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer Colin Thackery warmed the nations hearts with his singing voice. He was crowned winner of BGT after singing Michael Ball's Love Changes Everything. 2020 - Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist Jon Courtenay was Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer act. After he won the £250,000 prize he said: ""Just amazing, I can't believe it." 2022 - Axel Blake: Comedian Axel Blake scooped the crown after the show was off air for two years during Covid. 2023 - Viggo Venn: Known for his high-vis jackets, comedian Viggo Venn was victorious in 2023. 2024 - Sydnie Christmas: The reigning champ is singer Sydnie Christmas. 4 4 4
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘How did this get through?' fume Britain's Got Talent fans as they rip into ‘shocking' semi-final act
BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans fumed, 'How did this get through?' as they ripped into one "shocking" semi-final act tonight. ITV viewers were left baffled while watching novelty act Papi advance further in the competition with a performance involving squeaky rubber chickens. 4 BGT fans ripped into one 'shocking' semi-final act tonight Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Taiwanese performer, who gained attention earlier in the series for his comedic renditions of Queen songs, returned to the BGT stage to perform a medley using the toys as instruments. While judge Amanda Holden appeared amused, even standing up at the end of his set, Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon gave him the red buzzer. And fans watching at home weren't won over either, sharing their frustration over his inclusion in the semi-finals. One wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Why the f**k would you put that through of actual talented people, make it make sense because that was fucking shocking. You judges put it though, d**kheads #bgt." more on Britain's Got Talent Someone else said: "Is this what #BGT #BritainsGotTalent has come too, someone squeezing rubber chickens!!!" A third raged: "How the hell did this guy, with squeaky toys, get through to the semi finals? #BritainsGotTalent #bgt." One more fumed: "This could quite possibly be the WORST Semi Final act I've ever seen #BGT." Their frustration didn't end there. Most read in Reality Earlier in the show, bored fans The cast of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular kicked off proceedings - but not all viewers were left happy. Bored Britain's Got Talent fans slam segment saying it's been 'done to death' and insist show 'needs to move on' One viewer wrote on X: "I said this last year. The Greatest showman has been done to death already!! "BGT needs to come up with a new thing!!!" Another added: "I know the other judges mock Simon and his Greatest Showman obsession in their private group chat." While a third chimed in: "Every year there's stuff from this musical." A fourth shared: "#BGT can Simon Cowell not move on from the Greatest Showman." Meanwhile, competing for spots in the final were Hear Our Voice, IDOLLS, Papi Bucket, TK Magic, Joseph Charm, Maya Giotea, Max Fox and Obsequious. Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX. Timeline of BGT Winners Britain's Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007. Here we take a look at all the 2007: Paul Potts - The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer 2008: George Sampson - In series two of Britain's Got Talent a young 2009: Diversity - Dance troupe 2010 - Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge 2011 - Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when 2012 - Ashleigh and Pudsy: 2013 - Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh. 2014 - Collabro: Classical music band 2015 - Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could't get enough of Jules O'Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win. 2016 - Richard Jones: Army man 2017 - Tokio Myers: Pianist 2018 - Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian 2019 - Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer 2020 - Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist 2022 - Axel Blake: Comedian 2023 - Viggo Venn: Known for his high-vis jackets, comedian 2024 - Sydnie Christmas: The reigning champ is singer 4 Novelty act Papi performs tracks using squeaky rubber chickens Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 He returned to the BGT stage to perform a medley using the toys as instruments Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon gave him the red buzzer Credit: ITV
