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Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch the moment ‘cocky' BGT singer claps back at Simon Cowell after dodgy Freddie Mercury tribute
A BRITAIN'S Got Talent hopeful left viewers fuming after biting back at Simon Cowell during an awkward exchange on tonight's show. The ITV show's live-semi finals are underway and viewers have more opinions than ever. Advertisement 4 Ant and Dec tried to hurry Mickey up but he kept talking 4 Mickey defended himself after being forced to sing Freddie Mercury 4 Simon said he was a good tribute act Some blasted singer Mickey Callisto tonight after he took to the stage in a white boiler suit to belt out Queen's Somebody to Love. The live audience cheered the singer but judge Alesha Dixon didn't hold back, calling out his shaky vocals — and Simon soon interrupted the feedback to give his two cents. He told Mickey: 'I'm in two minds. Sorry to interrupt. Because part of me goes, look, you know what? 'Do what you do best, which is, you are a really, really good Freddie Mercury impersonator — sorry, not impersonator, a tribute act. And for that, it was really, really good.' Advertisement Simon continued: 'Some people love you, you've got a ton of views online, which means the public know what they're talking about. 'They like you. I think they're gonna like you again.' But Mickey didn't take the backhanded praise lying down. Clearly ruffled, he clapped back: 'First thing I'd say is I sing with a passion, and I made a lot of people happy tonight, yeah?' Advertisement He then went on to insist he wanted to sing one of his original songs but wasn't allowed: 'It doesn't matter whether I sing my own.' He added: 'Yes, it was like a tribute to Freddy H. But the thing is, I sing my own songs, and I wanted to sing my own song. But anyway, it doesn't matter.' Fuming Britain's Got Talent fans accuse singer of 'miming' after wowing judges with incredible rendition of Freddie Mercury hit The aspiring star then cheekily teased a possible final performance, declaring: 'If I do get to the final, and it does have to be Queen, we all know there's only one song that's got to be… Radio Gaga.' Even Ant and Dec couldn't help but comment from the sidelines, with Dec quipping: 'He's not short on confidence, is he?' Advertisement But Mickey's bravado divided viewres, with some calling him 'awful and arrogant' and branding the post-performance chat 'uncomfortable' and 'painful to watch.' One wrote: 'He can't believe he's getting criticism… he was terrible tonight. End of.' Another joked, 'You're a 5/10, Mickey — you belong on a Haven Holidays park.' 'How cocky is this lad. He can't believe it can he? He can't believe they're giving him criticism.. he was terrible tonight end of." Advertisement Despite the critics, Mickey impressed viewers so much during his audition some accused him of miming. However, others were more blown away by his vocals and talent as they said: "Wow! Mickey is sensational! What a voice and great stage presence too. Are there no gold buzzers left. "He deserves one. He could be in a musical or movie about Freddy." As someone else echoed: "Jaw dropped at Mickey." Advertisement 4 Mickey Castillo has been accused of miming by some BGT fans
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch the moment ‘cocky' BGT singer claps back at Simon Cowell after dodgy Freddie Mercury tribute
A BRITAIN'S Got Talent hopeful left viewers fuming after biting back at Simon Cowell during an awkward exchange on tonight's show. The ITV show's live-semi finals are underway and viewers have more opinions than ever. Advertisement 4 Ant and Dec tried to hurry Mickey up but he kept talking 4 Mickey defended himself after being forced to sing Freddie Mercury 4 Simon said he was a good tribute act Some blasted singer The live audience cheered the singer but judge Alesha Dixon didn't hold back, calling out his shaky vocals — and Simon soon interrupted the feedback to give his two cents. He told Mickey: 'I'm in two minds. Sorry to interrupt. Because part of me goes, look, you know what? 'Do what you do best, which is, you are a really, really good Advertisement Simon continued: 'Some people love you, you've got a ton of views online, which means the public know what they're talking about. 'They like you. I think they're gonna like you again.' But Mickey didn't take the backhanded praise lying down. Clearly ruffled, he clapped back: 'First thing I'd say is I sing with a passion, and I made a lot of people happy tonight, yeah?' Advertisement Most read in Reality He then went on to insist he wanted to sing one of his original songs but wasn't allowed: 'It doesn't matter whether I sing my own.' He added: 'Yes, it was like a tribute to Freddy H. But the thing is, I sing my own songs, and I wanted to sing my own song. But anyway, it doesn't matter.' Fuming Britain's Got Talent fans accuse singer of 'miming' after wowing judges with incredible rendition of Freddie Mercury hit The aspiring star then cheekily teased a possible final performance, declaring: 'If I do get to the final, and it does have to be Queen, we all know there's only one song that's got to be… Radio Gaga.' Even Ant and Dec couldn't help but comment from the sidelines, with Dec quipping: 'He's not short on confidence, is he?' Advertisement But Mickey's bravado divided viewres, with some calling him 'awful and arrogant' and branding the post-performance chat 'uncomfortable' and 'painful to watch.' One wrote: 'He can't believe he's getting criticism… he was terrible tonight. End of.' Another joked, 'You're a 5/10, Mickey — you belong on a Haven Holidays park.' 'How cocky is this lad. He can't believe it can he? He can't believe they're giving him criticism.. he was terrible tonight end of." Advertisement Despite the critics, Mickey impressed viewers so much during his audition some accused him of miming. However, others were more blown away by his vocals and talent as they said: "Wow! Mickey is sensational! What a voice and great stage presence too. Are there no gold buzzers left. "He deserves one. He could be in a musical or movie about Freddy." Read more on the Irish Sun As someone else echoed: "Jaw dropped at Mickey." Advertisement 4 Mickey Castillo has been accused of miming by some BGT fans
Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Real meaning behind Lady Gaga alter-ego and why she ditched unique birth name
Lady Gaga has been the reigning queen of pop for over a decade now, but many fans still don't know the true meaning behind her unique stage name and why she ditched her birth name Lady Gaga has got everyone's attention at the moment. Not only did she headline at Coachella festival, she's also released a new album and fans are scrambling to see her on tour. We can't stop listening to her new tracks – 'Abracadabra,' 'Disease,' and 'Garden of Eden' – and to celebrate Gaga's huge success, we've been reading up on her career journey. It turns out, there's some trivia people are only just learning about the star. They've been interested to learn how she got her stage name. She was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta but later embraced the moniker Lady Gaga. While there's some debate over the exact story, it's thought that the name was born out of an autocorrect mishap by her ex-partner and music producer, Rob Fusari. He reportedly began calling her 'Gaga' after she reminded him of the 1984 Queen song 'Radio Gaga'. Later, when he tried to text 'Radio Gaga,' autocorrect changed it to 'Lady Gaga'. Since then, she's adopted the name with pride, and in a 2010 tell-all, she revealed her desire to "reinvent" herself. In that interview, she reportedly stated: "So I said, 'What about Lady Gaga?' because Gaga is sort of crazy and Lady has such connotations." So why not stick with her distinctive real name? Gaga grew up in a strict Catholic household and started playing piano at age four. She attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University but dropped out to focus on her music career. Early in her career, she performed in small clubs and as a songwriter for other artists. But people initially didn't get her vision – and picked on her for standing out from the crowd. When she finally realised it was her differences that made her special, the true persona was born. She left her old life behind and fully embraced being herself. She said: "I've always been Gaga... I suppressed all those eccentricities about myself so I could fit in. Once I was free, I was able to be myself." Being herself has paid off – she's won 14 Grammy Awards and sold an estimated 170 million records worldwide. It's seriously impressive!
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Real meaning behind Lady Gaga alter-ego and why she ditched unique birth name
Lady Gaga has been the reigning queen of pop for over a decade now, but many fans still don't know the true meaning behind her unique stage name and why she ditched her birth name Lady Gaga is once again the talk of the town following the release of her latest album, Mayhem. She's also been hitting headlines due to her accompanying tour, which saw fans desperately scrambling for tickets. Her new tracks 'Abracadabra,' 'Disease,' and 'Garden of Eden' have been a hit with her fanbase, affectionately known as Little Monsters. Her performance at Coachella was another highlight, despite technical difficulties with her microphone. The incident led to the festival being humorously dubbed 'Gagachella', as she dominated conversations. When her mic failed, she simply quipped: "At least you know I sing live." But despite everyone going gaga for Gaga recently – there's some trivia people are only just learning about the star. They've been interested to learn how she got her stage name. Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, Lady Gaga shot to fame in 2008 with her debut album 'The Fame,' featuring hits like 'Just Dance,' 'Poker Face,' and 'LoveGame. ' Her popularity has only grown since then. She further cemented her status in pop culture with 'Born This Way,' an anthem for the LGBTQIA+ community, using its lyrics to foster inclusivity. But where did the stage name 'Lady Gaga' originate? While there's some debate over the exact story, it's thought that the name was born out of an autocorrect mishap by her ex-partner and music producer, Rob Fusari. He reportedly began calling her 'Gaga' after she reminded him of the 1984 Queen song 'Radio Gaga'. Later, when he tried to text 'Radio Gaga,' autocorrect changed it to 'Lady Gaga'. Since then, she's adopted the name with pride, and in a 2010 tell-all, she revealed her desire to "reinvent" herself. In that interview, she reportedly stated: "So I said, 'What about Lady Gaga?' because Gaga is sort of crazy and Lady has such connotations." So why not stick with her distinctive real name, Stefani Germanotta? Speaking with Rolling Stone, Gaga expressed a deep connection to her stage persona, admitting her childhood wasn't a walk in the park. She confessed: "I've always been Gaga... I suppressed all those eccentricities about myself so I could fit in. Once I was free, I was able to be myself." It was at the tender age of four that Lady Gaga, displaying early signs of her musical genius, self-taught piano by ear and composed 'Dollar Bills' using " Mickey Mouse staff paper". In another heartfelt admission during an interview, she recounted: "I used to get made fun of for being either too provocative or too eccentric, so I started to tone it down. I didn't fit in, and I felt like a freak." However, it's precisely these quirks that have crowned her as one of the most iconic artists of our time.
The Herald Scotland
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
1960s survivor returns to Scotland as she hits her ninth decade
SEC Armadillo, May 17 It has long been my contention that the best thing at Live Aid was not Queen or U2 at Wembley, but Hall & Oates in their big-haired pomp - and joined by Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin of the Temptations, if memory serves - over in Philly. (I've never watched their set again in case I'm wrong.) Daryl and John's recent acrimonious musical divorce is one of the sadder stories in pop of late. At their best Hall & Oates were blue-eyed soul in excelsis. (I'd take She's Gone or Out of Touch over Radio Gaga any day of the week). Anyway, Oates, now in his late seventies, is hitting the road on his own (with Squeeze's Glenn Tilbrook as support). So this is a chance to hear one of the great white soul voices up close. Daryl Hall with John Oates before their split (Image: Stuart M Berg) Elkie Brooks The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, May 27 Perhaps we shouldn't get too overexcited about the fact that Elkie Brooks's current live dates have been labelled The Long Farewell Tour. She's already booked in to play the Usher Hall in May 2026. Even so, this Edinburgh show is a chance to hear one of the great British blues singers in her ninth decade. Brooks's career started in 1960 and she made a name for herself in the band Vinegar Joe alongside Robert Palmer before becoming a fixture on British television's light entertainment shows in the 1970s after the success of Pearl's a Singer and Lilac Wine. What has never waned over those decades is the strength of that voice: all gravel and grace. Scissor Sisters (Image: free) Scissor Sisters OVO Hydro, May 17 Meanwhile, on the same night just across the road … It's been 12 years since Scissor Sisters last toured, so it says something that they can book a venue as big as the Hydro for their return; all the more so since singer Ana Matronic will not be joining them onstage. That puts more of an onus on frontman Jake Shears to pick up the slack in the 'putting on a show' front. History suggests it is not something Shears will shy away from. The Eves Liquid Room, Edinburgh May 3 It's a busy month for live gigs, with Erasure's Andy Bell, John Legend, The Flaming Lips and our own King Creosote all on tour. So it would be easy to overlook this more modest gig at the Liquid Room. And a pity. It's still a little surprising that Caroline Gilmour and Marissa Keltie haven't made the breakthrough they deserve. The duo have been knocking on the door for years now, supporting Belinda Carlisle and Sister Sledge, and seeing in the New Year singing on STV. They have even made it onto the Radio 2 playlist. But proper recognition has eluded them so far. Still, this headline gig and a vinyl release of their EP Both Sides on the Last Night From Glasgow label later this year shows that they aren't giving up. This time next year hopefully … Read more China Crisis The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, May 8 Years ago at one of those eighties revival nights I heard the compere describe Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon as looking like a pair of geography lecturers from the local Polytechnic. Which was true enough, but if so they were geography lecturers with an ear for a tune. China Crisis were part of the second wave of synthpop bands who filled the charts in the early 1980s. They had a particular ear for minor-key ballads as evidenced by such singles as Christian, Wishful Thinking and Black Man Ray. Here's a chance to relive some memories. NB, another eighties band, The Christians, are also in Glasgow this month. They play St Luke's on May 18. And they're at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh the night before. Patrick Wolf Saint Luke's, Glasgow, May 11 Sadly, Patrick Wolf never became quite the star his talent deserved. When he emerged at the start of the century he stood out from the musical landscape that surrounded him; a pop dandy in the age of indie landfill. It didn't do him any favours, unfortunately and the last 15 years have not been easy. He's had issues with alcohol and addiction, was the victim of a serious hit-and-run, lost his mother and had to declare himself bankrupt. He even employed an exorcist to cleanse his studio at one point, before finally returning to making music a couple of years ago. He was always a superb live performer so this should be something of a celebration of his resilience if nothing else. Nicola Benedetti plays Perth (Image: free) Benedetti plays Brahms Perth Concert Hall, Perth, May 14; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, May 15; City Halls & Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, May 16 Nicola Benedetti joins conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra to see out the SCO's season with a performance of Brahms's Violin Concerto. Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony is also on the programme. Another chance to see one of Scotland's greatest musicians operating at her peak. Tate McRae OVO Hydro, May 23 Contemporary pop is Auto-Tuned, Trap-influenced and predominantly female. For every one Harry Styles there are half a dozen Taylor Swifts or Miley Cyruses (or Billie Eilishs or Olivia Rodrigos or Sabrina Carpenters or Chappell Roans or Charli XCXs or Dua Lipas or … Well, you get the message). At just 21, Tate McRae is the latest of them. The Canadian singer and dancer has already released three albums, the latest of which, So Close to What, became her first number one in the United States when it was released in February. If she's not as distinctive as Eilish or as outspoken as Roan, she is just as successful. If you want to know what pop looks like in 2025 this is probably the show to see. Kylie Minogue plays the Hydro (Image: PA) Kylie Minogue OVO Hydro, May 16 This is Kylie's 16th headlining tour, apparently. And the UK leg kicks off in Glasgow (with a return visit on June 6 if you are struggling to get tickets for this gig in May). Expect seriously campy dancers, songs from every Kylie era all the way back to the Stock, Aitken and Waterman days. Your favourite Kylie track? I'm saying Better the Devil You Know. Jorja Smith 02 Academy, Glasgow, May 26 It's perhaps a marker of Jorja Smith's appeal that in recent years she has appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and turned up in the Radio 1 Live Lounge with rapper AJ Tracey. With a voice that glides from jazz to soul and an ear for contemporary R&B, Garage and even a hint of Grime, the Walsall-born singer is one of UK pop's best assets as this gig should show. Oh, and her song Little Things is a proper belter.
