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Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow to host Candlelight Bridgerton concert this summer
Following the first successful series, Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever have announced that Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton will be returning to Glasgow. The immersive musical experience will transform Trades Hall into a romantic Regency-era setting, illuminated by thousands of candles and adorned with blossoming floral displays. Read more: 'Rich and eclectic' choir concert in Glasgow to host world premiere of new work On July 4, audiences will be taken on a journey through the beloved series with live string quartet performances of iconic tracks featured across Bridgerton's three seasons. Highlights are set to include classical renditions of Billie Eilish's Bad Guy, Ariana Grande's Thank u, next, and Sia's Cheap Thrills. The Bridgerton Candlelight experience has become a global phenomenon, returning to cities such as London, Paris, New York, Madrid, Sydney, and Berlin. It aims to offer fans across the world a chance to relive the romance and drama of the hit series through music. The Bridgerton Candlelight concert is part of the broader Candlelight® concert series by Fever, an international platform known for making classical music more accessible and appealing to new audiences. Read more: Beloved Glasgow restaurant announces opening date for second venue These concerts blend classical music with contemporary hits, all performed by talented local musicians in candlelit venues to create an intimate and memorable atmosphere. With its expanding global footprint across over 150 cities, Candlelight has treated millions of guests to classical composers like Vivaldi, Mozart, and Chopin, and modern icons such as Queen, ABBA, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran. Glasgow's Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton concert is set to feature two performances at 6.15pm and 8.30pm, with tickets currently available to purchase online via the Fever website.
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
In Netflix's ‘The Residence,' Uzo Aduba doesn't tell jokes — but she's seriously funny
When Uzo Aduba's mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the actor stepped into the role of caregiver until her mother's death. During the grievous period, the three-time Emmy winner etched the beginnings of a memoir, published last year, called 'The Road Is Good: How a Mother's Strength Became a Daughter's Purpose.' In it, Aduba writes, 'This is a story not about death but about life. This is my mother's story as much as it is my own.' That deep connection to her mother has come to define her. 'The woman that I have become is founded on the way I was mothered. I am the daughter of Nonyem Aduba, and so much of the way she moved through life as a woman — not only did it impact and shape my fortitude and commitment to working hard, but even how I see characters, specifically female characters, is built off the teachings that were poured into me as a daughter.' Best known among those characters is certainly Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren on Netflix's 'Orange Is the New Black,' a breakout role for which Aduba earned two Emmy Awards. That performance opened other doors, including portraying former politician and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm in Hulu's 2020 miniseries 'Mrs. America.' Her galvanizing depiction brought a third Emmy. 'People really did take a real liking to her as a human, despite the politics, which I think is fascinating given the time. We're talking about a woman, a Black woman in a very specific chapter in American history, so close to the Civil Rights Act,' she says of coming to understand Chisholm. Have such successes validated her journey as an actor, one she nearly gave up on in leaner days? 'I became an actor because I loved the creation of art, to tell stories,' she says. 'However, I, too, have felt the worry looming from the artist's doubt: Is there space in this room for a voice like mine to exist? And I'd say that, throughout the years, these wins, given to me by my peers, have left me encouraged to believe that yes, there is.' Her voice comes now by way of Cordelia Cupp, a full-time birder and part-time crime solver in Netflix's 'The Residence,' from creator Paul William Davies. The eight-episode whodunit, from Shonda Rhimes' production company, Shondaland, is set in the halls of the White House, where the death of one of its East Wing employees during a state dinner party triggers panic. Enter the cape-wearing Cupp with her superhero ability to read people and spot clues. For Aduba, the character jumped off the page. 'I remember reading the material, and she had this power that was really present for me. It would seem like she would get just a grain of information and there would suddenly be a wealth of knowledge that she was able to extract from it.' Finding the character's mannerisms was another central study. 'She read like somebody who spoke really fast because she processes information really quickly. So I wanted her to be able to speak as fast as possible and for us to get inside the head of how she does her investigative work,' she says. 'This is a woman who listens to the proposition you said, then she's like a hawk — pun intended — perched up on the investigative table. So I started thinking this might be an exercise of stillness both when she speaks and when she listens.' That stillness — an uncomfortable silence to many — often leads those being questioned to fill the void with more information than they intended to share. During one magnetic monologue, where Cupp pieces the clues together to whom she believes is the killer, we see all the cogs of her intelligence and humor turning swiftly. 'She takes her job very seriously, and for me to achieve that technically, it inspired this idea of flatlining her a little bit. It felt like she's not here to tell jokes but what she says is funny. She's five feet gone past the joke, and you're like, 'Wait, what did she just say?'' Aduba's full name is Uzoamaka Nwanneka Aduba. She was born in Massachusetts to Nigerian immigrants and, as a teen, was an exceptional figure skater: one who could land double axels with a practiced ease that betrayed the intense commitment behind them. She attended Boston University on a track-and-field scholarship as a sprinter, studying classical voice and discovering acting. Today, she's the mother to a daughter and seems to have softened her intensity: She has a passion for cooking, reading books (Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' is a favorite) and watching reality television. Her guilty pleasure: 'The Real Housewives.' And she still holds her time as a caregiver close, recently providing the narration for Bradley Cooper's documentary 'Caregiving,' which is a hard look at care in America. She connected with Cooper's story of caring for his father during his fight with lung cancer. 'I know what that life looks like. I know what that world is. I know what it means to be juggling your front-facing life with your private life, your professional responsibilities with your familial desires,' Aduba says. 'I could just see a lot of myself in those stories, and that made it a real no-brainer for me,' she adds. 'This is an opportunity to try and spotlight that work happening every single day, and we might, through this process, alleviate some of the stress and the overwhelming feelings that come with that invisible labor.'
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Bridgerton Candlelight Experience set for return to Dublin
A local string quartet set to perform song featured in the Shondaland show on the night Fans of Netflix's hit show Bridgerton may have to wait until next year for its fourth season, but Candlelight Experience has just what they need to withstand the wait. Shondaland and Fever have joined forces to bring the Bridgerton Candlelight Session Best-of to St Andrew's Parish Church on Westland Row. The concert, entitled Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton, will take place on July 11, at 7.30pm and 9.30pm. For one night only, the church will be awash with candlelight as guests bask in the sounds that defined the show's past three seasons, including Billie Eilish's Bad Guy, Ariana Grande's Thank u, next, and Sia's Cheap Thrills. The shows last about an hour and are only accessible to those aged 8 and up. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket prices range from €31.50 to €44 and are accessible via the Candlelight Experience website. The local string quartet set to perform on the night is yet to be announced for Dublin. Attendees who wish to enjoy a dinner ahead of the concert are invited to reserve their place at the Day & Night restaurant in Dublin. Previously, Dublin candlelight concerts have paid homage to the works of Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and Studio Ghibli's Joe Hishaishi. The Bridgerton Candlelight Experience was previously in Dublin last September following the release of the show's third season. The third chapter, focused on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton's romance and courtship. Galway-born Coughlan said at the launch of the season in Dublin that the Galway gossip helped her step into the role of Lady Whistledown, the secret chronicler of all high society musings. The fourth season will focus on Benedict Bridgerton's (Luke Thompson) relationship with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), a mysterious new arrival. Shondaland, the official production company behind Bridgerton, recently announced the show had been renewed for a fifth and sixth season.
Buzz Feed
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
A Sneak Peek At The Bridgerton Scene We're Waiting For
There may still be a long wait until our next trip to the Ton, but Netflix is making sure to throw fans of Bridgerton a few juicy morsels to tide them over until then. Each season of the hit period drama centres around a different member of the Bridgerton family, and it was announced last year that the next batch of episodes will centre around Luke Thompson 's character, Benedict. Fans of the original Bridgerton novel series will know that Benedict's love story begins with a visit to a masquerade ball – with Netflix offering viewers a first-look glimpse at this already-iconic scene in a new teaser clip. On Wednesday night, the streaming giant released a sneak peek at the moment Benedict first claps eyes on his new love interest, Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha, whose past work includes Dune: Prophecy and Halo. Meanwhile, it's also been announced that Bridgerton will be back for two more seasons, with a fifth and sixth run having now been commissioned by Netflix. One of these will centre around Francesca Bridgerton's love story with Michaela Stirling, which was teased at the end of season three. This storyline has already generated a lot of conversation, as the character appears in the books as Michael Stirling, but has been reimagined for the TV series as a woman. Bridgerton author Julia Quinn has already given this change her seal of approval, telling fans: 'Anyone who has seen an interview with me from the past four years knows that I am deeply committed to the Bridgerton world becoming more diverse and inclusive as the stories move from book to screen.' 'I'm confident [that] when Francesca has her Bridgerton season, it will be the most emotional and heart-wrenching story of the show, just like When He Was Wicked has always been the true tear-jerker of the Bridgerton book series,' Julia added, urging Bridgerton fans to 'grant me and the Shondaland team some faith as we move forward'.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Modern slip-up in Bridgerton Season 4 sparks drama as Yerin Ha's bikini tan lines divide fans: 'They could hide Eloise's tattoo'
The Bridgerton Season 4 teaser has finally dropped, bringing all the usual lace, longing glances, and scandal that fans expect from Shondaland. But while the visuals were dreamy, viewers were distracted by something unexpected. The 2026 release date was already a letdown for those hoping for a 2025 premiere, but what really got people talking was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it detail — Yerin Ha's visible bikini tan lines. Fans are now joking that after all the wait, Netflix somehow slipped a modern-day mix-up into a Regency-era drama. Fans spot Yerin Ha's tan lines in the Bridgerton Season 4 teaser Bridgerton Season 4 will follow Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the free-spirited second son of the family, who has little interest in settling down until he meets a mysterious Lady in Silver (Yerin Ha) at his mother's masquerade ball. The teaser, released on May 14, gave fans a first look at their enchanting meeting, setting the stage for a swoon-worthy romance. But while the moment had all the dreamy vibes, fans couldn't help but notice one very modern detail: Yerin Ha's bikini tan lines. Normally, no one would bat an eye, but in a Regency-era drama known for its elaborate gowns and attention to detail, tan lines peeking through definitely felt out of place. Fans react to the modern-day slip-up in the period drama Eagle-eyed fans were quick to call out the visible bikini tan lines on Yerin Ha in the Bridgerton Season 4 teaser. Many joked that the Regency romance just got a dose of 21st-century beach day realism. However, several users also called out the makers for missing out on intricate details despite taking their sweet time in production. One user shared a picture of Yerin Ha's character, Sophie Baek, from the show, writing, "Bridgerton MUA department—I need to have a word." they could hide eloise's entire back tattoo for all of s1-s3 but somehow they leave her tan lines?? okay… Responding to the post, one user wrote, "They could hide Eloise's entire back tattoo for all of S1-S3, but somehow they leave her tan lines?? Okay…" Another frustrated fan added, "If production and post-production didn't take so long, I might let these details slide. But with the amount of time it takes to film and then go through post-production, I'd expect near perfection (and I'm not talking about the storylines, just these kinds of things)." If production and post-production didn't take so long, I might let these details slide. But with the amount of time it takes to film and then go through post-production, I'd expect near perfection (and I'm not talking about the storylines, just these kinds of things). However, some fans came to the show's defense, pointing out that Yerin Ha's character is a servant, so the tan lines might have been intentional to reflect her time spent working outdoors. One user wrote, "Maybe it's on purpose to show that she is a servant? Cuz they don't have those fancy umbrellas in the sun like the rich?" Another argued, "But wouldn't that work for her character because she's basically a hardworking servant?" maybe its on purpose to show that she is a servant? cuz they dont have those fancy umbrellas in the sun like the rich? But wouldn't that work for her character because she's basically a hard working servant? Bridgerton officially renewed for Seasons 5 and 6 Ahead of Bridgerton Season 4's release, the makers confirmed the show for Seasons 5 and 6. The news was revealed in classic Bridgerton style, through a letter from Lady Whistledown, shared on the show's official Instagram on Wednesday, May 14. 'Dearest Gentle Reader, Rarely is this author granted the opportunity to share with you such information. It is with great pleasure that I can announce Bridgerton shall return for Seasons 5 and 6. Do celebrate accordingly,' the post read.
