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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Usher Apologizes To Sabrina Carpenter's Dad Following Cherry Ordeal At 2025 Met Gala
Oh, oh oh— Usher's so sorry! Following the 2025 Met Gala, Sabrina Carpenter posted a photo recap from her extravagant night out including the highlight of Usher feeding her a cherry during his performance at the event. The final slide was a screenshot of her father, David Carpenter's reaction to the infamous cherry moment. '? Weird,' he wrote in the text after resharing the photo of her and Ursher. The crooner immediately took to the comments to issue a light-hearted apology. 'Apologies Mr Carpenter [laughing emoji] [cherries emoji],' wrote the father of four. Inside this year's Met Gala, Usher was one of two surprise performers with the other being Stevie Wonder. The eternal heartthrob serenaded the crowd with 'U Don't Have To Call,' 'Yeah!,' and 'OMG.' Per Vogue, Wonder performed 'Sir Duke,' 'Black Man,' 'Higher Ground,' 'Isn't She Lovely,' 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours),' 'I Wish,' and 'Superstition' before he and Ush sang 'Another Star' as a duet. The outlet noted that the show — and the evening which was in honor of Black dandyism — began on the Met steps as Silk & Sound, a 20-person chorus, wowed guests with a rendition of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough.' When the party moved inside, the chorus covered an array of notable classics including Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove,' Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You,' Bob Marley's 'Three Little Birds,' Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together,' Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day,' Luther Vandross' 'Never Too Much,' McFadden & Whitehead's 'Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now,' and even Stevie Wonder's 'Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing.' Promptly after the Met Gala, Usher jetted off to London to close out his Past Present Future tour. More from A$AP Rocky Doesn't Believe In "Weird" Absent Black Fathers Stereotype Ciara Claims Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Are Already Hinting At Baby No. 4 While Discussing Baby Fever Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Met Gala's No-Phone Rule, Gifts Fans Rare POV From Inside
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Amazing festivals and outdoor events to enjoy in Cardiff in 2025
With summer just around the corner, you are probably wondering what to do to keep everyone entertained. If you are looking for a fun and exciting day or night out or just a few hours away from the house, then look no further than these brilliant festivals, concerts and gigs in Cardiff. Keeping the children entertained is a familiar challenge for most parents. Luckily, you're spoilt for choice in Cardiff, with plenty of family-friendly activities also coming up for 2025. We have rounded up some of the most entertaining things to do, which are guaranteed to put smiles on faces. So, no matter what the weather's doing outside, there's no excuse for staying away from the city this summer and beyond. Tafwyl Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 at Coopers Field - free event Bringing together the best of Welsh language music, arts and culture, alongside an array of street food and market stalls. There is a warm welcome for all at this free event, Welsh-speaker or not, so come along and join in the festival fun. Pride Cymru Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at Coopers Field -ticketed event (Image: Matthew Horwood) Pride Cymru is excited to host the biggest celebration of equality and diversity. Returning to Coopers Field in Cardiff, get ready for a show-stopping lineup of fantastic performers, the iconic parade, and a community market that's nothing short of fabulous. Cardiff Food and Drink Festival Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29 at Roald Dahl Plass - free entry The city's original celebration of homegrown produce and irresistible street food. Sample a vast array of food from local and national producers, stroll around the street food piazza, and enjoy the sounds of live music against the backdrop of the scenic waterfront. Stevie Wonder Wednesday, July 9 at Blackweir Live - ticketed event Stevie Wonder returns to Cardiff after over 50 years, headlining Blackweir Live with timeless hits like 'Superstition' and 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered'. His 'Love, Light & Song' tour promises a legendary night of soul and joy under the Welsh sky. Blackweir Live is a brand-new series of shows in Cardiff, with an unmissable line-up of shows this summer, which also includes Alanis Morissette, Noah Kahan, Slayer, and Kings of Leon. Cardiff Bay Family Fun Park Saturday, July 19 to Monday, August 25 at Roald Dahl Plass - free entry This family favourite returns to Cardiff Bay this Summer. Roald Dahl Plass will be filled with family funfair attractions, food and drink and a packed programme of free family entertainment. Or why not hop on the big wheel for the best views of the waterfront? DEPOT in the Castle Saturday, July 26 at Cardiff Castle - ticketed events Jess Glynne leads a vibrant, multi-genre lineup at Cardiff Castle's home-grown summer festival. Expect chart-toppers and festival favourites from Maximo Park, Sigma, Kate Nash, and more. A family-friendly celebration packed with energy, nostalgia, and the iconic DEPOT party spirit, the venue is also set to welcome headline shows from artists including Sting, James, Faithless, Tom Jones, Elbow, Funeral For A Friend and more at TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle. The Hundred Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, August 24 atSophia Gardens -ticketed events Cardiff-based team Welsh Fire will be back for four exciting matches in The Hundred. This thrilling 100-ball cricket tournament combines top-tier cricket with blockbuster entertainment, and has built a reputation as a summer sporting staple event. Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 atSt Fagans National Museum of History -free entry (Image: Aled Llywelyn) A firm favourite in Wales' foodie calendar, St Fagans comes alive with more than 80 food, drink and craft stalls nestled among the historic buildings. Enjoy a feast of family-friendly foodie activities, cookery demos, tasty treats and live music from some of Wales' finest producers. Adventure Cinema Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21 atCardiff Castle - ticketed events It's time for summer, and the one of the UK's top outdoor cinema experiences has everything perfectly scripted to make this one to remember. Adventure Cinema will be screening Dirty Dancing, The Greatest Showman, and Star Wars: A New Hope. Cardiff Music City Festival Friday, October 3 to Saturday, October 18 - ticketed events A two-week-long celebration of gigs, happenings, installations and pop-ups, harnessing the power of music, performance and tech to unite and inspire. The festival is taking place throughout venues and spaces across the city for a second year this autumn. Make it a night to remember Why not stay overnight and make the most of your visit? There's too much on offer for just one day in Cardiff, so why not make a night of it and enjoy an overnight stay in one of the capital's hotels?
Eater
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Bay Area's Hottest New Clubstaurant Is in This East Bay Strip Mall
Filipino restaurant Isla is a Bay Area favorite for dishes from the Pampangan region of the Philippines and across the archipelago. With locations in Newark and San Bruno, the restaurants regularly host large Filipino family gatherings, but the October 2024 flagship opening of Isla Grand Restaurant Bar & Banquet now brings live entertainment and a party atmosphere to the East Bay suburbs of Pleasant Hill. Turn into the shared parking lot of Isla Grand and a neighboring Lamps Plus store on a Saturday night, and you'll most likely see cars circling and vying for space. Some drivers will resign themselves to park in an overflow lot at an adjacent strip mall, while families and couples mingle outside the restaurant, all waiting for a table. It's a busy scene, and the inside is even more buzzy, as customers take up space in two huge dining rooms. The main restaurant space is a typical one, with tables outfitted for parties of four or more, but walk past the host stand and you'll find that this is where the action is: This side is outfitted with a bar, a stage, dizzyingly rotating rainbow club lights, a makeshift dance space, and tables packed with parties of eight (or more) — this crowd comes to wild out. Here's the scene at Isla Grand on a Saturday evening in May. The logistics: If you're looking to join the lively atmosphere, be smart or be prepared to wait. Rolling in to watch the live entertainment at 7 p.m. without a reservation means you'll wait. At this hour, the restaurant is packed to the gills, and the host quoted a two-hour seating time to get into the club, err, main room, and he meant it — glancing at a clipboard filled with names, there were plenty of others waiting to get in. The restaurant offers reservations the old-fashioned way, so be prepared to call in for a table ahead of time. You'll also most likely need to make reservations for groups over four, or to take part in their kamayan meal, also known as a boodle fight — a meal typically served over banana leaves and eaten by hand without utensils. And given that some of the restaurant's live entertainers hail from the Philippines (while others reside in the Bay Area), reserved seating can easily sell out depending on who's on the stage that day. Don't say you weren't warned. The vibe: Did we mention this is a party? There's a reason for that: The room is filled with families, friend groups, birthday parties, and, since it is May, graduation parties. Tables accommodating parties of eight crowd the main area of the room as the aforementioned lights swirl and keep the atmosphere lively. On this night, the live band covered a parade of hits, including 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder and 'Hotel California' by the Eagles, and the crowd loved it, singing along at various parts. During a break for the band, a DJ took over and kept the music thumping with '90s and '00s club hits like 'Yeah,' by Usher and 'Too Close,' by Next, and those songs proved powerful enough to move groups to start dancing at their tables and the dance floor in front of the stage area. The volume made ordering a challenge, but the food seemed to make its way to the tables just fine. Meanwhile, TVs spread across the room played an assortment of sports and cartoons (most likely for the kids in the room), as well as a TV dedicated to advertising the dishes of the restaurant itself, with customers giving 'Tasty-monials' (as the screen declared) of their meals. The menu: The selection of dishes at Isla is massive, a spiral-bound menu almost on par with the Cheesecake Factory bible. Sisig is a Pampangan specialty and a customer favorite, and it's often seen sizzling away on a cast-iron platter as it makes its way to tables. If you've ever been to a Filipino family party in the Bay, the restaurant has those classics, too: pork barbecue skewers, lumpia Shanghai, lechon, pancit, and different styles of adobo. Dig deeper and you're likely to find lesser-seen Filipino dishes, such as Gotong Batangas, a soup with beef and offal, or Bicol Pinakbet, an assortment of vegetables such as calabasa squash and eggplant simmered in coconut milk. With a group of friends, it's an excuse to try a variety of dishes in a family-style setting, with a pot of steaming white rice ready to soak up the sauces and flavors. As for drinks, the bar definitely skews toward club hits: A printed menu boasts Jägerbombs, Singapore Slings, and Long Islands, while the AMF very coolly sidesteps the awkwardness of ordering an Adios Motherfucker aloud, while still getting that sweet, electric blue multi-liquor drink into your hands. There are also wines and beers available, with the latter available in 88-ounce beer towers, which could be seen delivered to several tables throughout the night. Cue the Vengaboys. The verdict: Depending on how you view clubstaurants, and whether a raucous Filipino family party is your thing, there is a certain charm to Isla Grand. It has the vibes of drinking with your barkadas, pop hits playing in the background, with good food in a restaurant setting. And while that may not be for everyone, for this crowd, it sounds, tastes, and feels like home. Isla Grand Restaurant Bar & Banquet (548 Contra Costa Boulevard, Suite M, Pleasant Hill) is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Sign up for our newsletter.
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Talent Comes Out Of Retirement For One Night
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former WWE personality Samantha Irvin recently made a special and glamorous appearance. This marked a notable public event for her since her time with WWE ended. Irvin shared on her social media that she briefly paused her break from announcing duties. She did this for one memorable night only: to introduce the legendary musician Stevie Wonder. This special introduction took place at the second annual Silver and Black Gala, a prestigious event hosted by the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Speaking about this unique experience at the gala, she posted her feelings online. "Came out of retirement for an evening to introduce the GENIUS that is Stevie Wonder! What a surreal, once in a lifetime experience." She also made sure to thank the event organizers for the special evening and its cause. "Thank you @raiders, The Raiders Foundation, & @themarc85 for having me, and for a WONDERful evening to support Mental Health," Irvin wrote on her Instagram. Irvin was very well-known to WWE fans for her distinctive job as a ring announcer for the WWE. She officially left that position with the company in October 2024. Many fans praised Irvin for her passionate and energetic style of announcing matches and Superstars. They also loved her cheerful and very engaging personality whenever she was on screen. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Ricochet jumps off the top rope as JD McDonagh lays on the ground during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Ricochet jumps off the top rope as JD McDonagh lays on the ground during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Alex BierensShe later confirmed that her decision to leave WWE was because she did not want to be seen only as a ring announcer. She was reportedly looking to explore other on-screen roles within the company. Since her WWE departure last year, Irvin has been busy with other creative projects. She has been actively focusing on her passion for her music career and has also reportedly got a role in a comedy series. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Despite these new and exciting paths she is exploring, a return to the world of professional wrestling might still happen for her in the future. Irvin herself has previously teased that she would consider a comeback to the wrestling industry. However, she has made it clear this would likely not be as an announcer. Instead, she might be interested in taking on a different kind of role, possibly as a manager for wrestling talent, allowing her to use her on-screen charisma in a new way. It will certainly be interesting for wrestling fans to see if Irvin does make a return and take on a new creative role within wrestling down the road. She has already clearly shown that she is a great and captivating on-screen personality, and a managerial role could be a fantastic fit for her many talents. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Kamala Harris paid Beyoncé $11m for ‘illegal endorsement', Trump claims
Donald Trump has accused Kamala Harris of paying Beyoncé $11 million for an 'illegal' endorsement during the 2024 election. The US president called for a 'major investigation' into Mrs Harris's A-list endorsers claiming they were illegally compensated to publicly support her presidential bid. Singling out Beyoncé, Mr Trump said reports she was paid to appear on stage with Mrs Harris at a campaign rally in Houston was an 'illegal election scam at the highest level'. Beyoncé did not perform at the Houston event, unlike in 2016, when she sang at a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. 'According to news reports, Beyoncé was paid $11,000,000 to walk onto a stage, quickly ENDORSE KAMALA, and walk off to loud booing for never having performed, NOT EVEN ONE SONG!' Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'This is an illegal election scam at the highest level! It is an illegal campaign contribution! Bruce Springsteen, Oprah, Bono and, perhaps, many others, have a lot of explaining to do!!!' 'I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter. Candidates aren't allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,' the president added. Mrs Harris, the vice-president at the time, enjoyed a stream of celebrity backers leading up to the November election. Weeks before the vote, Mrs Harris got an assist from music legend Stevie Wonder in Jonesboro, Georgia, who rallied churchgoers with a rendition of Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song.' Days later in Atlanta, she and Barack Obama, the former president, held a rally that featured a performance by Bruce Springsteen and speeches from famed filmmaker Spike Lee and actor Samuel L Jackson. The campaign followed that a day later with a rally in Texas featuring a performance by Willie Nelson and a speech from Beyoncé. Elsewhere, Oprah Winfrey also hosted a star-studded town hall for Mrs Harris near Detroit. The Harris campaign paid Beyoncé's production company $165,000 and gave $1 million to Winfrey's company Harpo Productions, according to campaign finance records. Winfrey claimed she did not receive 'any personal fee'. 'However, the people who worked on that production needed to be paid. And were. End of story,' she wrote on Instagram at the time. Meanwhile, Beyoncé's mother said the artist 'did not receive a penny' for her endorsements and slammed speculation that she had been paid millions to appear on stage.
