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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Six highlights from the AMAs - from J. Lo's kiss to Billie Eilish's wins
There were big wins for Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Eminem and Sir Rod Stewart at the American Music Awards (AMAs). Monday's event in Las Vegas was hosted - and in some ways dominated - by the evening's host, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. There were also peformances from stars including Benson Boone, Gwen Stefani and another award-winner, Janet Jackson. Here's some key takeaways from the ceremony. Billie Eilish won seven prizes at the fan-voted awards show, sweeping most of the major catergories in the process, including artist and album of the year - for Hit Me Hard and Soft - as well as song of the year, Birds of a Feather. The singer, 23, who also won the award for favourite touring artist, was not there to collect her awards in person however, as she was busy doing precisely that - being on tour in Europe. Eminem took home the awards for favourite male hip-hop artist and favourite hip-hop album, but he wasn't there either. And nor was favourite female country artist-winner Beyoncé, who won favourite country album. With many stars not in attendance, the focus fell almost fully on host Jennifer Lopez - aka J. Lo. The star, 55, danced to a medley of hits including Eilish's Birds of a Feather, Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso and Beyoncé's Texas Hold 'Em. But she will be remembered most on the night for having locked lips both male and female dancers during her performances. One viewer joked online that it made them "cringe", while another said the singer had "lost the plot". The sweat dripping emoji was used by another fan to describe the situation. Sir Rod Stewart got a huge surprise on stage when he was presented with the lifetime achievement award by his children. The father-of-eight seemed shocked to be introduced to the stage by five of his own grown-up kids. "I'm absolutely flabbergasted," said Sir Rod. "I didn't know they were here - my children." The former Faces frontman, 80, thanked his bandmates, past and present, noting how when he was young he had a "burning ambition to sing". "That's all I wanted to do. I didn't want to be rich or famous. And here I am a few years later, picking up this wonderful award," he said. Sing is precisely what he then did, performing his 1988 track Forever Young. Another highlight on the night for many on social media it seems was Shaboozey's reaction to Megan Moroney declaring that the Carter Family "basically invented country music". The Carter Family - which featured singer June Carter who later went on to perform with her husband Johnny Cash - was an influential American folk music group that recorded and performed between the 1920s and 1950s. Shaboozey, whose hits include A Bar Song (Tipsy), appeared to pause and give Moroney a slightly sceptical look before letting out a little laugh in response, while they were jointly presenting an award. The Hollywood Reporter noted Shaboozey's apparent "side eye" look soon went viral. But you knew that already, right? Janet Jackson, 59, collected the icon award and showed why by performing a medley of her songs including Someone to Call My Lover and All for You. "I'm so grateful. I mean, no disrespect in any way, but I don't consider myself an icon," she said. Echoing Sir Rod, she added: "My family, myself, our dream wasn't ever to be famous; we weren't raised like that." She continued: "We always had a special love for music, dancing and singing, and fame came with the result of hard work and dedication." Or is this look more Captain Hook? The back-flipping pop star performed on the night and he looked resplendent in his green suit jacket and trousers while posing for pictures on the red carpet. The 22-year-old changed into a floral purple number for his typically acrobatic live performance of recent single Mystical Magical. Other performances on the night saw Gloria Estefan celebrate the legacy of Latin music by doing the Conga, and Gwen Stefani celebrate her noughties hits. Other winners on the night included R&B singer SZA, Post Malone, Gracie Abrams and Becky G, as well as Kendrick Lamar and collaborators Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Check out the full list of winners here, and a video of the action below.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
New Look's lightweight £27 'jeans' that 'don't cling to legs'
These trousers offer the appearance of jeans but have a comfortable secret that most shoppers appreciate It's never a safe bet to just fill your wardrobe with shorts and hope for the sun to last all summer long. In Britain, there's a high chance of the weather turning wet and cool at a moment's notice, so shoppers would be wise to invest in some trousers. But if stuffy jeans don't sound all that appealing for the warmer months, New Look has a solution. These Soft Denim Trousers come in two shades, with a lighter and darker look, and both cost £26.99. Each have quickly become one of the most popular items on the brand's website with New Look claiming these trousers are perfect for women who "want the look of denim with more comfort". These "comfy" pants are designed with a "drawstring waist and roomy wide legs" allowing for maximum comfort compared to traditional jeans. There are plenty of denim-lookalike trousers available elsewhere at affordable prices. Shoppers could try UNIQLO's Drapey Wide Flare Jeans for £34.90 or Zara's Loose-Fitting Denim Trousers for £27.99. Shoppers at New Look were very impressed with both types of trousers, which each have a near flawless review score of 4.7 and 4.8 out of five stars. One said: "Lovely and comfy trousers material is so soft and washed very nice." Another added: "Lovely fitting, perfect for summer evenings. [Made with] a comfortable material." A third wrote: "Great length and lightweight for summer! So comfy, I love them!" Someone else said: "The material is actually thicker than I thought it would be." But they added: "These are really nice summer pants. I think I'm going to get them in the other colour, too." Size and comfort seemed to matter most to shoppers, and one shared their advice with people planning to get a pair of these trousers for themselves. They wrote in their review: "Lovely comfortable trousers [that are] slightly generous in size. I am a size 10-12, and the 10 fits perfectly." Someone else added: "Lovely trousers, little bit on the big side so size down!" And there was one more shopper who shared: "Love these trousers as they're the perfect jean colour to go with any top without having them clung to your leg during the summer weather! They are long, I'm 5ft and had to take them up 2.5inches but the wide leg makes them so breathable in the warm weather." New Look offers free click-and-collect to shops if you spend over £25 on one order. These jeans, available in sizes 6 to 18, could also be delivered directly to shoppers at home - but this comes with a £2.99 fee for standard delivery or £5.99 for next day (unless you spend more than £50).
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside the home of ‘most famous inbred family' The Whittakers who ‘speak in grunts' and their life in town called Odd
CHAOTIC LIVING Inside the home of 'most famous inbred family' The Whittakers who 'speak in grunts' and their life in town called Odd Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE lifestyle of a family dubbed America's most inbred continues to spark curiosity and intrigue. Their lives have been documented online by a filmmaker, who has put the village of Odd, West Virginia on the map. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 The Whittakers are the 'most famous inbred family' Credit: Youtube/Soft White Underbelly 6 They live in a small, decrepit home in the town of Odd, West Virginia Credit: YouTube/Soft White Underbelly 6 Their bathtub doesn't have a shower head and hasn't been cleaned Credit: YouTube/Soft White Underbelly Producer Mark Laita has shone the lens on the clan, focusing on aspects ranging from their home life to having a haircut and shopping at Walmart. One video titled Breakfast With the Whittakers, first uploaded in 2022, has been watched more than 6.7 million times. In the video, family members communicate in grunts and viewers are given an insight into their home life. Some members of the family have mental and physical abnormalities and Laita previously said he believes inbreeding may have been partially responsible. The family are seen living in a property that is in a decrepit state. Their home looks cluttered as the family try to go about their daily tasks. The clan's porch is strewn with junk and boxes and shabby-looking furniture. Video shows their bathroom covered in filth. But, despite the squalor-like conditions, the family do not appear to go hungry - with freezers stacked with food. Laita revealed the family confirmed that their parents were double first cousins. Joyful moment 'America's most inbred family' goes Christmas shopping at Walmart and picks out their own presents Members of the clan also included Betty, Ray and Lorraine,who are siblings. An unnamed sister and cousin Timmy made up the Whittakers. They also had a brother named Freddie who died from a heart attack. But, the Whittaker clan were rocked by tragedy in March last year. Laita revealed that Larry Whittaker died at the age of 68. "Larry was always a great dude to me," Laita said in a YouTube video where he announced Whittaker's death. "He was always really nice. Larry was always a standup guy, and he and Betty really ran the show well. "Larry will be missed. It's going to be hard on Betty now." LIVES IN THE SPOTLIGHT Laita first met the Whittaker family in 2004 and has shared more than a dozen videos on his channel. But, he didn't start sharing footage until 2020. He shared footage taken inside a Walmart store that captured the clan's fascination when buying groceries. The family was told they could buy anything they wanted. And, they took up Laita's offer, filling three carts full of groceries. In another video, Ray Whittaker couldn't stop looking at himself as he had a haircut. In December last year, the family's mobile home was gutted by fire, Laita revealed in a GoFundMe post. He created a fundraiser to try and help the family move to a new property. More than $7,000 has been contributed to the fundraiser. 6 Some members of the Whittaker family have mental and physical abnormalities Credit: YouTube/Soft White Underbelly 6 While their freezer does have flies in it, they are stocked up on food Credit: YouTube/Soft White Underbelly
