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Straits Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
As her 1962 song Pretty Little Baby goes viral, singer Connie Francis, 87, joins TikTok
American singer-actress Connie Francis' song Pretty Little Baby, which she has described as "obscure", is a TikTok hit. PHOTO: CONNIE FRANCIS/INSTAGRAM NEW YORK – Sixty-four years ago, American singer-actress Connie Francis recorded Pretty Little Baby as one of dozens of songs in a marathon recording session that yielded three albums within two weeks. It did not, at the time, feel like a song that had the makings of a hit, so it landed on the B-side of the 1962 single I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter that was released in Britain. Since then, it was more or less overlooked. Then came TikTok and its canny ability to resurrect decades-old songs for a new generation. Over the past few weeks, Pretty Little Baby has been trending on the social media app – it has been featured as the sound in more than 600,000 TikTok posts, and soared to top spots in Spotify's Viral 50 global and US lists – bolstered by celebrities and influencers. These include German model Nara Smith and American reality TV stars Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, who have posted videos of themselves lip-syncing to it. Swedish pop group Abba's singer Agnetha Faltskog used the song for a clip on TikTok in which she said Francis had long been her favourite singer. And Broadway actress Gracie Lawrence, who is playing Francis in Just In Time – a play about American singer-actor Bobby Darin, Francis' one-time romantic partner – also posted a video of herself lip-syncing to it, in her 1960s costume and hair. Pretty Little Baby's current popularity is an unexpected twist to Francis' long and illustrious career. In 1960, she became the first female singer to top the Billboard Hot 100. By the time she was 26, she had sold 42 million records and had two more singles top the Billboard charts. But this particular song, which she recorded in seven languages, remained so obscure that Francis, now 87, told People magazine that she had forgotten ever recording it and 'had to play it to remember it'. Amid the frenzy of the unexpected attention, she is trying to figure out how to turn this sudden attention into opportunities for herself. She and her publicist Ron Roberts enlisted Roberts' son to help them set up a TikTok account for her. And in a recent telephone interview, she said she had been mulling the idea of emerging from retirement to do some kind of show in the next few months. How does it feel now that this song is having a kind of resurgence? Well, it's not a resurgence because it never happened in the first place. It's an obscure song on an album that I did – it wasn't even a single record. It went unnoticed. Now, it has 10 billion views. How do you feel about that? On top of the world and overwhelmed that a whole new generation of people know me and my music now. You once mentioned that you had forgotten recording this song. What were your thoughts hearing it again? It's a cute song. I couldn't imagine that it has the effect that it has worldwide on people – it's hard to believe. I wanted something for the B-side of a single, and I chose something that wouldn't give my A-side any competition. I don't even know the name of the record that I put it on. But I think it has a ring of innocence in this chaotic time and it connects with people. You now have a TikTok account. Can we expect posts from you? Yes, when my publicist said I went viral on TikTok, I said: 'What's that?' That was my reaction. 'What's viral? What's that?' I thought my computer had a virus or something. I didn't know what he was talking about. Are you using TikTok regularly now? Yes. I think it's great. I'm going to be putting a lot of different things on my TikTok now. Thank you, TikTok. NYTIMES Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vedang Raina drops dreamy photos from his London vacation; rumoured girlfriend Khushi Kapoor's brother Arjun Kapoor REACTS
Vedang Raina recently treated his social media followers to a picturesque 'London ting' photo dump, and the stunning visuals not only captivated fans but also drew a playful comment from his rumored girlfriend Khushi Kapoor 's brother, Arjun Kapoor . Vedang's London dispatch and Arjun Kapoor's witty remark On June 1, the young actor shared a series of 17 captivating pictures from his London holiday on Instagram, set to Connie Francis' 'Pretty Little Baby.' The carousel began with the Jigra actor posing against an orange sky in a park, sporting a beige sweater over a blue shirt. The photo dump showcased breathtaking cityscapes, natural beauty, and glimpses of Vedang at various locations, including a shot of him happily Browse jackets in a shopping mall. See post here: Soon after the post went live, his rumoured girlfriend Khushi Kapoor's brother Arjun Kapoor left a teasing comment that quickly caught attention. He quipped, 'Skipped the post-sunset pics I see,' hinting at perhaps even more dramatic London skies. Amused by the playful jab, Vedang responded simply, "hahahaha deliberate." Fan reactions and relationship buzz Beyond the celebrity banter, Vedang's photo dump garnered widespread adoration from his fans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Irish homeowners eligible for solar 'bonus' if they live in these eircodes Activ8 Learn More Undo Comments like "Missing Betts and Reggie!!!!" and "Sunshine in London!" flooded the section. Many complimented his aesthetic, with one fan exclaiming, "Postcard-perfect face in a postcard-perfect place," and another praising, "His fashion sense >>>>>>". The post even inspired playful pop culture references, with one fan proclaiming, "Alexa play London Boy by Taylor Swift," and another hailing his looks as "Straight out of pinterest. " While Vedang and Khushi have yet to officially confirm their relationship, their public appearances and subtle gestures frequently fuel dating rumors. Just last month, Khushi made headlines for flaunting a pendant featuring her and Vedang's initials, further hinting at their rumored romance. Upcoming projects for Vedang Raina and Arjun Kapoor On the professional front, he is set to appear in Imtiaz Ali's upcoming period romantic film, which will also feature Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah. Sharvari has been cast as the female lead in this much-anticipated project. Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor's next big screen appearance will be in the comedy sequel, 'No Entry 2'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Just boys' things: Vedang Raina's London vacation dump gets hilarious reaction from rumored GF Khushi's brother Arjun Kapoor
Vedang Raina's social media presence always turns out to be fans' delight, especially his vacation glimpses close to nature. Most recently, the actor posted a series of pictures from his London holiday that not only grabbed the fans' attention, but his rumored girlfriend Khushi Kapoor's brother, Arjun Kapoor, also reacted humorously to it. On June 1, Vedang Raina posted a series of pictures with a 'London ting' caption and Connie Francis' viral song, Pretty Little Baby song in the background. The post begins with the Jigra actor posing against the orange sky in a park. He is seen donning a beige sweater over a blue shirt. A total of 17 pictures capture breathtaking views of the city, nature, and the actor's glimpses in various locations. In one of the images, he is also seen happily shopping as he checks out jackets in a shopping mall. Take a look Soon after the post was shared, Arjun Kapoor, the actor, and Vedang's rumored girlfriend Khushi Kapoor 's brother commented on the post. He teased him, quipping, "Skipped the post-sunset pics I see." Amused by the comment, the Jigra actor responded, "hahahaha deliberate." In addition to this, several internet users also gushed over Raina's stunning photo dump. An emotional fan wrote, "Missing Betts and Reggie!!!!," Another fan exclaimed, "Sunshine in London!" A third fan complimented, "Postcard-perfect face in a postcard-perfect place," and another complimented, "His fashion sense >>>>>>" one fan proclaimed, "Alexa play London Boy by Taylor Swift." Furthermore, a fan praised the actor's good looks, hailing them "Straight out of pinterest," while another fan teased him, "Vedang, you are my Khushi." Notably, Khushi and Vedang have not officially confirmed their relationship. However, their public sightings and mushy gestures towards each other often grab fans' attention. It was only last month that the Loveyapa actress made it to the headlines as she flaunted her pendant with the initials of her and Vedang. On the professional front, Vedang will next be seen in Imtiaz Ali's period romantic film with Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah. We also informed you that the director has cast Sharvari as the female lead in the upcoming project. Arjun Kapoor, on the other hand, will be next seen in No Entry 2.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
As ‘Pretty Little Baby' Goes Viral, Connie Francis Is Joining TikTok
Sixty-four years ago, Connie Francis recorded 'Pretty Little Baby' as one of dozens of songs in a marathon recording session that yielded three albums within two weeks. It did not, at the time, feel like a song that had the makings of a hit, so it landed on the B-side of the 1962 single 'I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter' that was released in Britain. Since then, it was more or less overlooked. Then came TikTok and its canny ability to resurrect decades-old songs for a new generation. Over the last few weeks, 'Pretty Little Baby' has been trending on the social media app — it has been featured as the sound in more than 600,000 TikTok posts and soared to top spots in Spotify's Viral 50 global and U.S. lists — bolstered by celebrities and influencers, like Nara Smith, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian and her daughter North, who have posted videos of themselves lip-syncing to it. The ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog used the song for a clip on TikTok in which she said Ms. Francis had long been her favorite singer. And the Broadway actress Gracie Lawrence, who is currently playing Ms. Francis in 'Just in Time' — a play about Bobby Darin, Ms. Francis's onetime romantic partner — also posted a video of herself lip-syncing to it, in her 1960s costume and hair. The song's current popularity is an unexpected twist to Ms. Francis's long and illustrious career. In 1960, she became the first female singer to top the Billboard Hot 100 and, by the time she was 26 years old, she had sold 42 million records and had two more singles top the Billboard charts. But this particular song, which she recorded in seven different languages, remained so obscure that Ms. Francis, 87, told People magazine that she had forgotten ever recording it. Amid the frenzy of the unexpected attention, Ms. Francis is trying to figure out how to turn this sudden attention into opportunities for herself. She and her publicist, Ron Roberts, enlisted Mr. Roberts's son to help them set up a TikTok account for her and, in a phone interview on Thursday, she said she had been mulling the idea of emerging from retirement to do some kind of show in the next few months. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Olivia Attwood hits back over reaction to Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa romance
Love Island's Olivia Attwood has had plenty to say on her ex Chris Hughes' budding romance with JoJo Siwa as the straight-talking TV star doubled down on her comments Olivia Attwood has doubled down on her comments about her ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes and his budding romance with JoJo Siwa after being slammed online. The Love Island star, who is now happily married to Bradley Dack, met Chris on the show and carried on their romance in the outside world. However, things were not meant to be between them as they decided to part ways in 2018. The straight talking reality star has had plenty to say on Chris' latest relationship, having admitted she was looking forward to watching her ex when he joined Celebrity Big Brother. In moves that stunned both Olivia and viewers, Chris, 32, struck up a very close bond with Dance Moms star JoJo, 22. The pair insisted they were no more than friends, with the dancer already in a relationship. Yet, Chris and JoJo's bond was clearly too strong as she split with her partner at the wrap party of the ITV show. Since then, Chris has celebrated JoJo's birthday in the US and she has returned to the UK where they have been spotted looking cosy once again. Last week, Olivia took aim at Chris as she made her thoughts on their relationship loud and clear. "She's really famous," Olivia said in response to a TikTok question that said: "I'm sorry, I need to know what's Olivia Attwood 's reaction to this Chris and JoJo thing. " Olivia was hit with intense backlash from Chris and JoJo fans after appearing to poke fun at them. In response, Olivia reasoned the backlash reflected her critics' lack of humour and inability to understand sarcasm. "I feel like on Instagram my huns always pass the vibe check, they know my sense of humour," she said. "On TikTok it feels like everyone takes everything so literally." Olivia continued: "There's no nuance, there's no sense of humour, and I kind of feel if you've got no sense of humour then that's on you, it's not really a me problem, you know? If you can't tell when I'm saying something sarcastically, I don't know what to tell you. "People always ask me how I manage in this industry for eight years with social media and stuff, and the telly stuff and whatever. Literally, my only piece of advice is don't deep it. Nothing is ever that deep. "If you've got your health, if you've got a roof over your head, it's not that deep. None of us are getting out of here alive guys, let's just try and have some fun." She continued: "People are having full on Thread conversations about me, discussing something that's not even true. It's so twisted. And if I was to comment, they'd be like 'how dare you defend yourself? You're so mean'." Olivia sparked backlash when she posted a video with her husband Bradley, as many fans thought she was mimicking Chris and JoJo. She mimed the lyrics to Pretty Little Baby while Bradley caressed her face. The TV star fluttered her eyes at her footballer husband before bursting into laughter as he kissed her forehead. In recent weeks, Chris and JoJo spent the pop star's birthday together in Mexico, with JoJo gushing about her new boyfriend in a social media post. "My heart is smiling so big with tears in my eyes," she wrote. "This birthday week is one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I can't quite put it into words... the best I can say is it's been the most magical week of my life, truly the way it feels." The pair were later spotted kissing in Mexico and after Chris returned to the UK, the couple reunited at Heathrow Airport this weekend, with Chris surprising JoJo with a bouquet of red roses.
