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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Scissor Sisters fans distracted as A-list guest 'blows roof off' at reunion gig
Scissor Sisters' recent show at The O2 Arena in London left fans thrilled after an unlikely Hollywood star made an appearance on stage, as did a musician who recently released her own album A familiar face from the silver screen 'blew the roof off' of The O2 in London during Scissor Sisters' reunion gig on Friday (May 23). The American pop group behind hits like I Can't Decide and I Don't Feel Like Dancin' has recently reformed and are playing a series of shows across the UK. Their performance last night had fans screaming as the show featured an unlikely cameo appearance, and those who attended the concert have since shared footage showing the Hollywood legend unexpectedly appearing on screens around the arena. As the band performed, the room went dark with strobe lights filling the arena. When the lights came back on, fans were taken aback to see Sir Ian McKellen – the acclaimed actor known for his work in X-Men, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Flushed Away – at the microphone during a rendition of the hit song, Invisible Light. During his brief appearance, he read out the monologue he performed on the recorded version of the track. The 85-year-old's appearance was met with rapturous applause from the attending public, with one user sharing footage of McKellen's performance to the crowd. They wrote on X: "A concert cameo like no other. Sir Ian McKellen has blown The O2 roof off at The Scissor Sisters' 21st anniversary tour." That wasn't the only celebrity appearance at the New York trio's concert last night. Rebecca Lucy Taylor, who performs under the stage name Self Esteem, also took to the stage and danced as the band played Take Your Mama. Self Esteem's album, A Complicated Woman, was released earlier this year. One fan who attended the show wrote: "Absolute mayhem as Sir Ian McKellen does a dramatic reading of his lines from Invisible Light, one of my favourite Scissor Sisters songs of all time. Cried a little, just so blessed to see this." Another excited fan wrote: " WHAT DO YOU MEAN SIR IAN MCKELLEN WENT ON STAGE WITH THE SCISSOR SISTERS LAST NIGHT?!" Other fans who attended the show were remaining hopeful of new music from the band, with some saying a "haunting" version of a hit song could suggest new material is on the way. One X user wrote: "A quiet, haunting version of Mary by the Scissor Sisters At the O2, London. What a night, what a show and I hope this means we're blessed with new music soon." These performances are among Scissor Sisters' first since they went on hiatus in 2012. The band briefly returned in 2017 for the charity record Swerlk, and in 2019 the group topped the Billboard dance charts with Let's Have a Kiki. Vocalist Jake Shears says hitting the top of the charts in the US was a huge moment for the band. In 2019, he said: "When that song came out and did what it did [hitting #1 on the Billboard dance charts], I was just like, 'Well, there it is, I guess we did it." But the group has since returned, with Shears, Babydaddy, Del Marquis, and Randy Real touring the UK. Ana Matronic has not returned after the band confirmed it "didn't line up" for her to be a part of this year's tour. The band have already played Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena, Glasgow's OVO Hydro, the International Centre in Bournemouth, Cardiff's Utilita Arena and Manchester's Co-op Live in addition to their most recent London show. They have yet to play the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, the SSE Arena in Belfast and 3Arena in Dublin.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Pillion' Review: Alexander Skarsgård Is Dom For The Holidays & Harry Melling Is Hopelessly Devoted In Steamy BDSM Romance — Cannes Film Festival
In his feature directorial debut Pillion, writer-director Harry Lighton sets a beautifully heartbreaking love story against a modern world of BDSM. Based on the 2020 novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones, Pillion stars Harry Melling as a timid young gay man named Colin who comes into his sexuality when a biker named Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) takes him on as his sexual submissive. More from Deadline Alexander Skarsgård-Harry Melling BDSM Romance Pic 'Pillion' Spurs Eight-Minute Ovation At Cannes Premiere Cannes Film Festival 2025 In Photos: Richard Linklater, Zoey Deutch, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, 'New Wave' & 'Die, My Love' Premieres Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' Scores 7½-Minute Ovation After Cannes Premiere, Leaving One Star In Tears A new kinkier Christmas classic for LGBTQ fans of Carol and Tangerine, Christmas carols over the piano with family are followed by an anonymous alleyway blowjob with a hot stranger, perhaps a familiar experience for one too many (or not enough) gay men going home for the holidays. In this case, Colin eagerly licks up the mud off Ray's boots when told to, all within the first 20 minutes of the movie. Another erotic scene includes some ass-less wrestling singlets before the pair experiences an unfortunately common plumbing issue that comes with anal sex, one that's handled with a sincere awkwardness and empathy. RELATED: But beneath the unabashed sexual content, Lighton's debut is all romance, kicking off with a French rendition of 'I Will Follow Him,' foreshadowing the hopeless devotion Colin develops for Ray in their dom/sub relationship. The opening scene sees Colin at a pub for a Christmas performance with his barbershop quartet (including Douglas Hodge as his dad Pete), where his mom Peggy (Lesley Sharp) also set him up on date with a 'Free Britney' activist, a sweet attempt at finding her son someone to settle down with before she dies of cancer. Colin's parents represent a new era of LGBTQ-affirming parents who are likely on the other side of the 'Does kink belong at Pride?' debate, despite its important contributions to the community. Although they only want to see their son happy, it's initially a shock learning what he's into. Skarsgård understood the assignment, slipping seamlessly into his role as the sexually dominant yet elusive Ray, who's fearless in communicating his every desire, but emotionally closed off to any real intimacy as the leader of a gay biker gang. Melling portrays parking attendant Colin with the thrilling curiosity and emotional depth of a young gay man exploring his sexuality for the first time, while attempting to define his own desires and identity, independent of his much more experienced dom. In an unexpected supporting turn, Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears makes his acting debut in a role as a fellow submissive who has a steamy NSFW scene with Skarsgård on a picnic table (featuring a prosthetic with a Prince Albert piercing). The musician also flexes his acting muscle in a subtle yet bitchy exchange with Melling's Colin, in which both of their butts are on display. RELATED: Full List Of Cannes Palme d'Or Winners Through The Years: Photo Gallery As their unique bond grows, Colin takes on more of his dom's identity, shaving his head and wearing biker gear. Although the validation of finding a tribe speaks to him, he ultimately loses himself in the leather, noting his 'aptitude for devotion' to Ray. Meanwhile, a personal tragedy shakes Colin into consciousness, the only element that manages to pierce Ray's exterior long enough to let his sub in. But is the moment of vulnerability enough of a foundation to find common ground in their unconventional relationship? Beneath the bondage and demands, there's genuine caring between Ray and Colin, like when the former assembles his crew to celebrate the latter's birthday, or when Ray helps a grieving Colin collect himself. He even breaks through his broody façade to makes a pizza joke when Colin is at his lowest. It represents what Colin never was able to explain to his mom, which is that while dom/sub relationships might look abusive to outsiders, the successful ones come from a healthy balance of power that satisfies both parties, who have just as much a capacity for love and care as anyone else. Lighton beautifully uses kink and BDSM as a playground to explore the longing and devotion that comes from unrequited love, as well as the balance of learning to love yourself and maintaining a sense of independence. With help from Skarsgård and Melling, the film navigates the chaotic push and pull of a relationship, as each sacrifices parts of themselves for the potential of love. Title: PillionFestival: Cannes (Un Certain Regard)Distributors: A24, Memento DistributionDirector-screenwriter: Harry LightonCast: Alexander Skarsgård, Harry MellingRunning time: 1 hr 47 mins Best of Deadline Broadway's 2024-2025 Season: All Of Deadline's Reviews Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Winners Through The Years Deadline Studio At Sundance Film Festival Photo Gallery: Dylan O'Brien, Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Lopez, Lily Gladstone, Benedict Cumberbatch & More
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Hudson's Son Ryder Shares Sweet Childhood Photo to Celebrate Her 46th Birthday
Kate Hudson is celebrating turning another year older with a little love from her son! The actress turned 46 on Saturday, April 19, and her eldest child, son Ryder Russell Robinson, marked the occasion by sharing a sweet throwback photo of the duo on his Instagram Stories. Related: 16 So-Nostalgic Photos of a Young Kate Hudson in Celebration of Her Birthday The image shows the actress holding Ryder — who has floaties on his arms — from behind as they pose in an infinity pool against a lush background of green foliage. The 21-year-old posted the photo with audio of Scissor Sisters' "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" song. Ryder also shared a second photo of himself with his mom and two siblings — younger brother Bingham and sister Rani — adding the simple caption: "Momma bday!! ❤️." Hudson shares Ryder with her ex-husband Chris Robinson, Bingham, 13, with her former fiancé Matt Bellamy and Rani, 6, with her fiancé Danny Fujikawa. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Kate Hudson's 3 Kids: All About Ryder, Bingham and Rani Last month, Hudson appeared on Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast, where she spoke about the joys of having children. At the time, Hudson revealed that she hasn't fully shut down the idea of welcoming a fourth, or more, kids into her family. "I could have so many kids," the Running Point star told Kelce, 33. "I even think about it right now. I'm like, 'Am I totally done?' Because I just can't imagine being done." "It's a weird thing to think like, 'Oh, no. I'm done having kids,' when you love having kids," she continued. "It gets a little scarier when you start to watch them, [and] when you start to have to let them go because you want them to love themselves, and then you want them to make good decisions out in the world." Added Hudson, "So, you get a little bit of that, 'Oh, man. I just hope they are good.' " Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kesha and Scissor Sisters' 'The Tits Out Tour' 2025: How to get tickets, dates, presale info and more
The party don't start till… Kesha kicks off her 2025 The Tits Out Tour, featuring the Scissor Sisters this summer. This is an exciting tour for the pop superstar because it'll also showcase her newest album, period, which is set to be released on July 4 — "Yippee-Ki-Yay" featuring T-Pain is part of that album. The majority of the tour will be held in the states, with the exception of one Toronto performance. Joining her on stage for all shows will be the Scissor Sisters, which includes Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis. Slayyyter and Rose Gray will also be performing on select dates. "I'm going tits out this summer to bring as much safety, fun, acceptance, love, connection and celebration to this country," Kesha said in a press release about her tour. If you're ready to dance along and become a free spirit with the pop star, here's where she'll be touring this year. Starting tomorrow, April 8 at 10 a.m. local time, you can preorder tickets to Kesha and Scissor Sisters' The Tits Out Tour via Kesha Official or Scissor Sisters. The general sale date is April 10 at 10 a.m. local time. You can sign up today for pre-sale. Pre-order tickets We don't know how much the general admission tickets will cost yet for Kesha and Scissor Sisters' The Tits Out Tour, but Vivid Seats shows prices start out at $38 for a lawn ticket at the tour's first show. Pre-order tickets The tour will kick off July 1 in West Valley City, UT. Here's the full list of touring locations and dates. July 1, 2025 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre July 3, 2025 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre July 5, 2025 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum July 6, 2025 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre July 8, 2025 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion July 10, 2025 — The Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion July 12, 2025 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre July 13, 2025 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 15, 2025 — Nashville, TN — Riverfront Park - Ascend Amphitheater July 16, 2025 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center July 18, 2025 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center July 19, 2025 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre July 21, 2025 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage July 23, 2025 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden July 24, 2025 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center July 26, 2025 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake July 28, 2025 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center July 29, 2025 — Philadelphia, PA — TD Pavillion at The Mann July 31, 2025 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater August 2, 2025 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater August 3, 2025 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek August 5, 2025 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion August 7, 2025 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre August 9, 2025 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre August 10, 2025 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
