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Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Britain's Got Talent act with most viewed audition ever and he reached number 2 on the charts
The Britain's Got Talent act with most viewed audition ever and he reached number 2 on the charts His performance even earned him a golden buzzer from hard-to-please judge Simon Cowell You may not know that Calum Scott once competed in Britain's Got Talent. He amassed a massive 399 million views on YouTube on his first BGT audition, and since then things have only gone up for Calum Scott. I know what you are thinking, 'I know that name' and 'doesn't he sing that really famous song'. If you're thinking of Dancing on My Own, you are right he did cover that song on the talent competition in 2015. Most people wouldn't know that Callum Scott who covered Robyn's critically acclaimed song actually rose to fame singing on BGT. His performance even earned him a golden buzzer from hard-to-please judge Simon Cowell. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The singer walked on stage after his sister, Jade auditioned and failed to progress to the next stage of the competition. The 26-year-old then sang a slowed down version of the club classic which left the audience crying, before Simon showered the stage in gold confetti. Simon then said: "I've never, ever, in all the years I've done this show, heard a guy with the talent you've got. Seriously... the version was sensational and that shows to me that actually, you're more than a singer, you're an artist, and that's why you got that (the buzzer)." Article continues below Despite finishing in sixth in the competition to dog tricks duo Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse, this didn't hurt Calum's singing career. After the show, he released his own version of Robyn's hit song and sky rocketed to number two on the UK Singles Chart and became Britain's best-selling single of summer 2016. He then release his 2018 debut album Only Human, which reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. The album featured the single, You Are The Reaso, which has seen over a billion times on YouTube. Since then, the singer has not only done his own solo tours, but supported acts like Pentatonix, Jason Derulo, The Script, Ed Sheeran and more recently Take That. More recently, at the beginning of May Calum performed at the BBC event which celebrated VE Day 80 which marked eight decades since 'Victory in Europe Day' with music and memories. Content cannot be displayed without consent He was also recently invited as a guest speaker at Buckingham palace, by Prince Edward to celebrate young people who achieved their Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. Now, the singer has over 1.4 million followers on Instagram and is releasing a new album this year, titled Avenoir, on September 12. He will then be embarking on his fourth world tour starting in Portugal in October, before performing in Manchester and London in November. He said that he was, "Blown away by how many tickets have sold for the Avenoir tour!!", after adding more dates to the tour. Calum added: "Mental!! I cant wait to share these shows with you all, it's going to be the best tour yet!! See you there! X" Content cannot be displayed without consent One fan shared their excitement for the tour, saying: "Looking very much forward to hear you live for the first time." Another added: "SOOOO proud of you!! can't wait to experience 'The Avenoir Tour' it's gonna be so magical!!! i'm so excited" Article continues below
Thrill Geek
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
‘Music from Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration' Album Now Available
Walt Disney Records is releasing a new album titled Music From Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration tomorrow on streaming platforms and the official Disneyland playlist. This special release commemorates the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort. Headlining the album is a brand-new theme song called 'Celebrate Happy,' performed by the Jonas Brothers, which will be featured throughout the anniversary celebrations in various entertainment experiences. The album also includes music from the upcoming 'World of Color Happiness!' show, showcasing classic Disney favorites. Boyz II Men bring their signature R&B sound to a rendition of 'Rainbow Connection,' while Fitz from Fitz and The Tantrums debuts a new song titled 'Makes Me Wanna Move.' Scott Hoying of Pentatonix performs his original track 'Great Rainbow.' Additional contributors include Anthony Gargiula from the 'Smash Kitchen Singing' series, the all-female mariachi band Flor de Toloache, and award-winning composer duo The Potash Twins. The album is executive-produced by Tricia Holloway, Walt Disney Imagineering Global Music Executive, and produced by acclaimed music and film producer Stef Fink. Tracklist for Music From Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration: 'Celebrate Happy' – Jonas Brothers 'Makes Me Wanna Move' – FITZ, Fitz and The Tantrums 'Rainbow Connection' – Boyz II Men 'Nobody Like You' – Anthony Gargiula, Scott Hoying, Grayson Villanueva, Topher Ngo 'I 2 I' – Anthony Gargiula, Scott Hoying, Grayson Villanueva, Topher Ngo 'Surface Pressure' – Flor de Toloache 'Great Rainbow' – Scott Hoying Starting May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will commemorate 70 years of joy, memories, and magic. Guests will be able to 'celebrate happy' with limited-time entertainment, festive décor, themed treats, exclusive merchandise, and much more. The celebration will feature brand-new shows alongside the return of beloved classics. At Disneyland Park, returning fan favorites like 'Paint the Night' and 'Wondrous Journeys' will join new offerings such as 'Tapestry of Happiness' and 'The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade.' Over at Disney California Adventure Park, the debut of 'World of Color Happiness!' and the return of 'Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!' will further highlight the festivities. Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola Reveals the Surprising Reason Why Jay-Z Inspired His Debut Solo Album (Exclusive)
Kevin Olusola's debut album was inspired by a Jay-Z lyric The singer, cellist and beatboxer is known for his work in the a cappella group Pentatonix Dawn of a Misfit dropped Friday Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola can thank a Jay-Z lyric for his very first solo album. The singer and cellist speaks with PEOPLE ahead of his debut solo album Dawn of a Misfit coming out, revealing how the rapper inspired him to branch out from the a cappella group he's known for. When asked what he hopes fans will get out of Dawn of a Misfit, Olusola, 36, says that he'd like for fans "to see me for who I really am." "I think in a lot of ways, if you're a Pentatonix fan, you may see this album and go, 'Well, this is not the Kevin that I know,' and that's perfectly fine." Olusola paraphrases a lyric from the 2009 song "On to the Next One," where Jay-Z, 55, raps that should fans "want my old s---, buy my old albums." "I think one thing that Jay-Z says I appreciate of goes, 'If you like my old albums, buy my old albums,' " the singer says. "For me, if you like me in Pentatonix then watch me in Pentatonix, but the evolution of me as a man and a father and also understanding my identity, you're going to get the full extent of that." Olusola digs deeper, saying that his new album "may make you feel uncomfortable." "And that's perfectly okay as long as I'm being truthful to who I am, which is I've known I've always been a misfit." As far as new fans picking up his album and hearing his music for the first time, the father-of-two hopes they will "connect to the messaging of it's okay for you to be a misfit." "It's okay for you to not feel like you fit in because the things that make you unique, that maybe you were teased about and maybe you were bullied for are the exact things you're going to need to change your world." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Dawn of a Misfit features a range of songs from instrumental covers to pop songs like Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" and "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke, to sampling classical music from artists like Vivaldi and Beethoven. There's even a playful song dedicated to his daughter, Kaia. All include Olusola's flair and passion for classical music as a cellist — especially his lead single "Dark Winter." After being a premed student at Yale University, Olusola thought he was going to be a doctor who lived in China. After original Pentatonix members Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, and Scott Hoying saw a video of him playing the cello while beatboxing to Mark Summer's "Julie-O" in 2011, he changed course into a field that he never thought he would be in. "To have this wild opportunity to do something I never thought that I was even qualified for, I'm just super appreciative of that opportunity," he says. While working on the album, Olusola says he journaled about what he wanted out of the process, which included a "healing process" for him, "thinking about all the identity issues I've gone through throughout my life." "And I feel like this album has done exactly that and so now to release it out into the world, it just feels so therapeutic and such a climactic moment in my life, and so I'm just super appreciative." Dawn of a Misfit is available to stream. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Diana Ross Brings Showstopping White Train to 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet
Diana Ross brought the 2025 Met Gala red carpet to a halt on Monday night (May 5), wearing an epic jacket with a seemingly endless train that spread almost the entire width of the iconic steps leading into the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Ross revealed to Vogue livestream host La La Anthony that she was persuaded to attend Monday night's Met Gala by her son, Evan Ross, after not coming to the event since 2003. She also revealed an Easter egg hiding beneath her train: she had the names of her five children and eight grandchildren stitched into the garment. Diana was joined by Evan for her Vogue interview, and daughter Tracee Ellis Ross was also in the building for the Met Gala. More from Billboard Met Gala 2025: Best Photos From the Red Carpet Beats Headphones Deals: Save 51% Off the Musician-Loved Brand's Bestselling Models A$AP Rocky Says 'It Was Time' to Reveal Rihanna's Pregnancy at 2025 Met Gala Beyond the jacket, the 81-year-old diva also wore a low-cut silver-sequined gown and a wide-brimmed white hat adorned with white feathers that matched the feathers lining her showstopping coat. When Ross last attended the Met Costume Institute Gala in 2003, she was a vision in red, wearing a satin gown with delicate detailing at the neckline and a matching red satin shawl. The 2025 Met Gala theme is 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which also inspired the Costume Institute's spring 2025 exhibition of the same name and explores the history of Black dandyism. Ross is a musical legend, scoring 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 throughout her career, including six No. 1s: 'Endless Love' with Lionel Richie (nine weeks at No. 1), 'Upside Down' (four weeks), 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' (three weeks), 'Love Hangover' (two weeks), 'Touch Me in the Morning' and 'Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)' (one week apiece). You can see Ross' dress in action below: Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
IOL News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Egg-citing tunes: jazz up your Easter with our top holiday playlist
To infuse a contemporary flair into your Easter playlist, turn to popular Christian music. Image: Pexels/Vaneesa As Easter approaches, many of us are preparing for a season of joy, reflection, and festive celebration. Beyond the chocolate eggs and family gatherings, music plays a central role in amplifying our holiday spirit. Whether you're hosting a festive brunch, decorating eggs with loved ones, or simply soaking in the daytime vibes, a carefully curated playlist can add that special spark to your celebrations. Here are some of the top songs that can jazz up your Easter holiday. A modern twist on classics Nothing evokes the feeling of nostalgia quite like our favourite classic tracks - add a fresh twist by incorporating contemporary covers or remixes. Artists like Pentatonix bring harmonic brilliance to songs such as 'How Great Thou Art', inviting listeners to experience timeless hymns in a new light. Meanwhile, Lauren Daigle's soulful rendition of traditional gospel songs can create a serene atmosphere, perfect for reflection and gratitude during this meaningful holiday. Uplifting tunes to energise your gatherings Easter is a time of rebirth and renewal. To celebrate this feeling, why not boost the energy levels with feel-good hits? Songs like 'Here Comes the Sun' by The Beatles and 'Best Day of My Life' by American Authors radiate positivity and are sure to uplift spirits. For a South African flavour, don't miss out on 'Ukhona uJesu' by Lungelo Hlongwane, which perfectly melds rhythm and an uplifting message, resonating with the essence of hope and vitality inherent in Easter. To infuse a contemporary flair into your Easter playlist, turn to popular Christian music. Image: Pexels/Vanessa Modern Christian hits for a fresh vibe To infuse a contemporary flair into your Easter playlist, turn to popular Christian music. Artists such as Hillsong Worship and Joyous Celebration have produced inspiring tracks. Their songs convey messages of hope and love, making them ideal for uplifting spirits and uniting everyone in celebration. Celebrate with family-friendly anthems For those Easter brunches filled with families and children, catchy and playful songs are the way to go. Tracks like 'Let It Go' from Disney's Frozen and 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams are sure to have everyone singing along, while also creating a joyful ambience. Introducing beloved animated movie soundtracks not only entertains the younger audience but also creates shared moments among generations.
