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Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
TRNSMT Sunday review: 'some big surprises'
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... TRNSMT Sunday, Glasgow Green ★★★★ The final day of this year's TRNSMT festival was headlined by two dependable, long-standing indie groups in Snow Patrol on the main stage and Shed Seven in the King Tut's Arena, but elsewhere both of these larger stages offered welcome near-parity between female and male artists. The festival has seen criticism in recent years for its male-heavy line-ups, yet seven of the 16 artists across Sunday's bill were female, and they provided the biggest surprises. Like the mononymous Jade, for example, aka Jade Thirlwall, sometime of Little Mix and now an extremely characterful solo artist. Dressed in a green, pleated tartan dress, with fierce silver eye make-up, she was able to enjoy the huge response to her old band's hit Shout Out to My Ex, while also revelling in the freedom of her debut solo hit Angel of My Dreams, a plaintive ballad which morphed into a strident, positive rave banger. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jade performing at TRNSMT | PA If Jade's set was pure, in-your-face pop, Gracie Abrams' was the same, but at a different pace. The daughter of film director JJ Abrams, her music and demeanour sit alongside those of Taylor Swift. Her style at her 'last show in Europe for a very long time' was all personal connection, making eye contact and waving to members of the crowd, and unveiling deep emotions in her lyrics, from the clubby country of opener Risk to the euphorically-received big hit That's So True. Meanwhile over at the Tut's stage, East Lothian's Brooke Coombe played emotive, affirmative indie-rock songs with a Texas (the band, not the state) flavour and a voice with the bluesy, Caledonian rawness of Lulu, while Shed Seven – amid a nostalgic set which included a cover of the Smiths' There is a Light That Never Goes Out – welcomed 'Queen of Manchester" Rowetta Idah for their recent song together In Ecstasy and the band's old hit Disco Down. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol performed on Sunday | PA


The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Gracie Abrams show descends into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after major tech fail
GRACIE Abrams' show descended into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after a major technical glitch left her without sound. The American star's microphone stopped working while she was on-stage - with Gracie, 25, forced to finish the last 20 minutes of her set with an acoustic guitar. Advertisement 3 Gracie Abrams' show descended into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after a major technical glitch left her without sound Credit: EPA Though the glitch made it tough for fans to hear her over the festival noise, Gracie powered through with professionalism. An onlooker told The Sun: "Gracie was trying to sing loudly but without a microphone you couldn't hear a thing. "The timing was bad, but she definitely gave it her best and didn't give up." A festival organiser said: "Due to the high temperatures, a technical issue occurred which temporarily affected part of the equipment between two stages. Advertisement read more on Gracie Abrams "The problem has now been resolved by our technical team, and the programme is continuing as normal. "We appreciate the audience's understanding." Mad Cool Festival, one of Europe's biggest music events, runs from July 10 to July 13 in Madrid this year. On the bill are heavyweights Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, and The Killers, alongside breakout stars Wet Leg and MUNA. Advertisement Most read in Music Breaking Gracie, famed for tracks I Love You, I'm Sorry and That's So True, has also been making headlines for her relationship with Paul Mescal. Gracie Abrams snogs boyfriend Paul Mescal after Glastonbury set before pair party until 3am Gracie and Paul were joined by his singer sister Nell, as well as his Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones and her photographer boyfriend Ben Seed, at The Glade stage to take in a set by US DJ Seth Troxler. An onlooker on Friday night said: 'Paul and Gracie were all over each other and couldn't resist a cheeky snog while their pals used the loos. Advertisement 'Gracie was still full of energy despite playing on The Other Stage just hours before. 'The group were clearly still on a high from her magical performance as the sun set over Paul earned boyfriend points as he got in among the crowd to watch Gracie's set – alongside his fellow Irish actor At one point, Daisy was up on Ben's shoulders showing her appreciation for the music. Advertisement A source said: 'Paul is so proud of Gracie and loved being with their friends as she saw her dream of performing at Glasto come true.' Gracie sang hits including That's So True, Close To You and I Love You, I'm Sorry. But although Paul is now a Hollywood actor and his girlfriend a chart-topping artist, he was overheard telling pals he is a normal person and was camping in just a regular tent like the rest of us. 3 The American star's microphone stopped working while she was on-stage Credit: EPA Advertisement 3 She's currently dating Paul Mescal Credit: stellamccartney/Instagram


Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Gracie Abrams show descends into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after major tech fail
Though the glitch made it tough for fans to hear her over the festival noise, Gracie powered through with professionalism soldiering on Gracie Abrams show descends into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after major tech fail – leaving crowds furious GRACIE Abrams' show descended into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after a major technical glitch left her without sound. The American star's microphone stopped working while she was on-stage - with Gracie, 25, forced to finish the last 20 minutes of her set with an acoustic guitar. Advertisement 3 Gracie Abrams' show descended into chaos at Mad Cool Festival in Spain after a major technical glitch left her without sound Credit: EPA Though the glitch made it tough for fans to hear her over the festival noise, Gracie powered through with professionalism. An onlooker told The Sun: "Gracie was trying to sing loudly but without a microphone you couldn't hear a thing. "The timing was bad, but she definitely gave it her best and didn't give up." Mad Cool Festival, one of Europe's biggest music events, runs from July 10 to July 13 in Madrid this year. Advertisement On the bill are heavyweights Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, and The Killers, alongside breakout stars Wet Leg and MUNA. Gracie, famed for tracks I Love You, I'm Sorry and That's So True, has also been making headlines for her relationship with Paul Mescal. The Sun told last month how she finished her recent Glastonbury set on The Other Stage - then snogged and partied with her boyfriend until 3am. Gracie and Paul were joined by his singer sister Nell, as well as his Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones and her photographer boyfriend Ben Seed, at The Glade stage to take in a set by US DJ Seth Troxler. Advertisement An onlooker on Friday night said: 'Paul and Gracie were all over each other and couldn't resist a cheeky snog while their pals used the loos. 'Gracie was still full of energy despite playing on The Other Stage just hours before. Gracie Abrams snogs boyfriend Paul Mescal after Glastonbury set before pair party until 3am 'The group were clearly still on a high from her magical performance as the sun set over Worthy Farm.' Paul earned boyfriend points as he got in among the crowd to watch Gracie's set – alongside his fellow Irish actor Andrew Scott, Daisy and Nell. Advertisement At one point, Daisy was up on Ben's shoulders showing her appreciation for the music. A source said: 'Paul is so proud of Gracie and loved being with their friends as she saw her dream of performing at Glasto come true.' Gracie sang hits including That's So True, Close To You and I Love You, I'm Sorry. But although Paul is now a Hollywood actor and his girlfriend a chart-topping artist, he was overheard telling pals he is a normal person and was camping in just a regular tent like the rest of us. Advertisement 3 The American star's microphone stopped working while she was on-stage Credit: EPA


Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Gracie Abrams does her stage make-up herself
Gracie Abrams does her own stage make-up. The 25-year-old singer finds it "therapeutic" to take an hour for herself before her shows by working on her appearance alone in her hotel room, rather than bringing in experts to pamper her. She told 'I like the time to myself in that way. I slot for 20 more minutes than I actually need, just because it's nice to have an hour of the day sitting alone in a room. I value that alone time very much, and I do think it's therapeutic. "I'll listen to a podcast, I like On Being with Krista Tippett. The guests that she has on are always so beautifully spoken and experts in their respective fields, and she's an excellent moderator." Gracie needs her stage make-up to be bolder than her everyday look. she explained: "[For my make-up] on stage it's really about emphasising certain features, because I'm so far away from so many people. "Off-stage, I use a concealer for spot treating, a blush and do my brows. I like fine highlighting powders that both set and give your face some sheen. "I'm not a lipstick person so I use a brown-ish lip liner and a glossy balm. For stage, I go a bit heavier with highlighter and blush. I fill my brows in more.' The That's So True hitmaker feels her best when she has very little make-up on. She said: 'I tend to feel the most beautiful when I have the least on my face and when I feel the most like myself. It's really just about what makes you feel like you. "[With beauty] when you find the lane that makes sense for you, it's exciting and inspiring to explore it. My mum wasn't someone who wore a lot of make-up but when she did a red lip, or something extra, it always caught my attention. I also love Alexa Chung.' Gracie starts her day by dousing her face in ice cold water to get rid of puffiness. She said: 'In the morning, I use cold water, sometimes ice cubes, because I get really puffy. I'll use a simple moisturiser which I got while we were on tour in Korea and then I use the La-Roche Posay SPF. At night, I use a benzoyl peroxide between those steps, without the SPF.'


Dublin Live
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Paul Mescal 'hard launches' relationship with popular singer in cosy snaps
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info It's Rod Stewart's time to move over, because Paul Mescal is stealing the spotlight post-Glastonbury Festival after he appeared in Instagram pictures cosying up to another star. The BAFTA-winning actor, aged 29, has long been rumoured to be in a relationship with 'That's So True' songstress Gracie Abrams, who's 25. Fans have even dedicated an Insta account to track their every romantic movement. But now @popculture on Instagram has confirmed it — Gracie Abrams has gone public with the Normal People star with a telling post on her profile. The page declared: "Their love is officially on the grid. Gracie Abrams has finally made her romance with Paul Mescal Instagram official". In a carousel of photos from the music festival, which took place between June 25 and 29, the US singer posted a candid photo chilling next to the Gladiator II star signalling that things are official a year after whispers of a romance first surfaced. Gracie wasn't just at the festival for fun - she dazzled audiences with her debut set, crooning fan favourites like I Love You, I'm Sorry, That's So True, and Close To You, plus a rousing rendition of The Cure's Just Like Heaven. After electrifying the crowd, Gracie hit up Instagram to share snapshots and her feelings, expressing: "Glastonbury just thank you so much. I will never ever stop pinching myself that we got to do this". Paul and Grace might've been caught sharing a kiss previously, but this latest loved-up display indicates their bond might just be stronger than anyone anticipated. Gracie's Instagram has been buzzing with comments, with one fan writing: "YOU AND PAUL HELLLLOOOOOOO?????" (Image: Getty Images) Another eager follower penned: "HARDD LAUNCHHHH???? HELLOOOOO," and was mirrored by an Instagram user who commented: "Hard launch I'm obsessed". Meanwhile, someone else noticed: "They've been together forever," while another enthused, "I love this vibe. I love you. I love that you're having such a good time". Grace also received heaps of praises from followers calling her "gorgeous" and expressing being fans for "ages". Over on Reddit, some users were lamenting the non-romantic reality between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul. Daisy and Paul stole hearts as Marianne and Connell in the television hit Normal People, adapted from Sally Rooney's celebrated novel, released in 2020. Their compelling on-screen chemistry sparked a flurry of speculation about their real-life connection. In truth, Daisy and Paul have always maintained they share a deep friendship, not a romantic entanglement. The pair have recounted in interviews the profound trust and closeness that developed through their deeply emotional and intimate on-screen roles. Despite pursuing their acting paths separately, the bond they share as companions and former co-stars endures.