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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) DAY6 YoungK's Recent Song Cover Was Filmed In Mega Star Arena?
Last year, K-pop rock band DAY6 (데이식스) won over Malaysian fans with their first Malaysian concert at Mega Star Arena. Almost a year after the show, the quartet continues to make headlines among Malaysian fans, with some suspecting that their newest cover drop could have been filmed at last year's concert venue. Yesterday (3rd June 2025), DAY6 member YoungK (영케이) posted a short cover of 'Close To You' by The Carpenters on their socials. The 48-second cover features a familiar red seat in a dimly lit hall, which eagle-eyed fans have speculated could be the upper seating area of Mega Star Arena. The observation was made by a local fan via Twitter, who pointed out that the red seats look like those on the upper deck of Mega Star Arena. The fans speculate that the filming of the cover could have taken place in Malaysia during their first concert last year. Fans have also pointed out the similarity of YoungK's outfit in the cover video to what he wore during the soundcheck session on the show's second-day performance, which solidified speculations. Other than the similarity in outfits and hairstyle, other fans have also noticed the familiar green sign, which resembles Malaysia's exit sign. Twitter user @/day6inifinite comments, 'Am I delusional or is this Mega Star Arena and the green exit sign with the YoungK outfit for sound check day 2 in KL?'. The comments section is also filled with fan support for the vocalist's new cover. While there's no confirmation yet, fans are convinced the cover was filmed in our very own city. What are your thoughts? Watch the full cover here: Source: Twitter (1) (2), Youtube Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Carpenters legend behind band's biggest hits dies as tributes pour in
Roger Nichols, the musical genius behind some of The Carpenters' most cherished tunes, has passed away at 84. His death occurred on May 17, but it has only now come to light, with the cause of death yet to be disclosed. Paul Williams, his songwriting comrade, broke the news on Instagram, penning a heartfelt tribute. "The first song, Roger Nichols and I wrote was called 'It's hard to say goodbye...' Sadly, we hit the nail on the head. Roger Nichols passed away peacefully four days ago, at home with his beautiful family ...his wife Terry and the daughters he was so proud of, Claire and Caitlin at his side. They were his dream come true. His greatest joy," he shared. Nichols and Williams crafted a legacy of hits for The Carpenters, including timeless classics like We've Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, and I Won't Last a Day Without You, also enchanting the likes of Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Petula Clark, Jackie DeShannon, Bobby Darin, Paul Anka, and The Monkees with their compositions, reports the Express. Claire, Roger's daughter, also took to Instagram to honour her father, expressing: "My mom, Terri, and my sisters, Caroline and Caitlin, are all so proud of the man he was, and are in awe of the legacy he leaves." Fans have been pouring out their hearts with tributes as they grapple with the news. "Rainy Days and Mondays, We've Only Just Begun, I Won't Last a Day... Your partnership left a mark, forever. Men like he an you are gifted with one of the most rare circumstences in a human life: inmortality through art. Each time one of your records spins, he'll live again somehow. All souls las forever (I've heard it somewhere...) Love and gratitude," one fan expressed. "My sympathies! Roger, I felt never got all the recognition for his work as he should've. It feels like there's too many songwriters out there who the general public doesn't know because their songs are performed by the well known singers and bands. I have a number of records with the names 'Roger Nichols - Paul Williams' and they make me smile quite often. Thoughts and prayers to Roger and his family/friends," another shared. "This is not the news I wanted to wake up to. I have long considered Roger a genius and the two of you to be one of the greatest songwriting teams There's nothing like discovering yet another perfect little Roger Nichols-Paul Williams gem I hadn't heard before. Thank you both endlessly and RIP to Roger. I'm glad to be among the 'small circle of friends' who understand all that he brought to the world," lamented a third admirer. A fourth fan lamented: "RIP. I was just singing I Won't Last a Day Without You. Such a beautiful song." Another added their condolences, saying: "So sorry to hear this. He wrote some amazing songs with and without Paul Williams." Meanwhile, another expressed their sorrow: "Very sad to hear this news. I was truly a fan of Roger's. Love and Mercy." One of his most iconic tunes, We've Only Just Begun, started off as a simple jingle for a Crocker Bank advert. The songwriting duo Roger and Paul were tasked with penning the tune after a bank exec stumbled upon Roger's album, leading to its creation in just a few hours right before the deadline. Richard Carpenter spotted the song's potential after hearing it on the telly. His band, The Carpenters, went on to record their own rendition, which soared to success in late 1970. The track not only snagged a Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year but also made it onto BMI's million performances list and bagged an accolade for a million sales in sheet music.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The Carpenters songwriter Roger Nichols who wrote band's hit ‘We've Only Just Begun' dies aged 84
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY songwriter Roger Nichols who composed the biggest hits for The Carpenters has tragically died aged 84. Nichols, who made songs like We've Only Just Begun, died peacefully four days ago on May 17. 1 Roger Nichols who composed the biggest hits for The Carpenters has tragically died aged 84 Pal Paul Williams, who was his songwriting partner of many years, confirmed the news in an Instagram post. Williams said: "Roger Nichols passed away peacefully four days ago, at home with his beautiful family …his wife Terry and the daughters he was so proud of, Claire and Caitlin, at his side. "They were his dream come true. His greatest joy." Williams went on to describe his musical journey with Nichols. He added: "Roger was my writing partner and my music school… a collaborator for years and a friend for life. "I was an out of work actor looking for a career in music when I was signed by A&M records publishing. "They were looking for a lyricist for Roger Nichols. An industrial strength, lucky break that changed my life. "We wrote almost every day for several years. He was as disciplined as he was talented. I had the attention span of a sea otter… I was ready for a break after three hours and Roger would plunge ahead for another four or five. "The words were born of the beauty in his completed melodies. I wrote what I heard, note for note…word for word. "The lyrics waiting in the emotion already in his music. He made it easy." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Carpenters songwriter Roger Nichols who wrote band's hit ‘We've Only Just Begun' dies aged 84
LEGENDARY songwriter Roger Nichols who composed the biggest hits for The Carpenters has tragically died aged 84. Nichols, who made songs like We've Only Just Begun, died peacefully four days ago on May 17. 1 Roger Nichols who composed the biggest hits for The Carpenters has tragically died aged 84 Pal Paul Williams, who was his songwriting partner of many years, confirmed the news in an Instagram post. Williams said: "Roger Nichols passed away peacefully four days ago, at home with his beautiful family …his wife Terry and the daughters he was so proud of, Claire and Caitlin, at his side. "They were his dream come true. His greatest joy." Williams went on to describe his musical journey with Nichols. He added: "Roger was my writing partner and my music school… a collaborator for years and a friend for life. "I was an out of work actor looking for a career in music when I was signed by A&M records publishing. "They were looking for a lyricist for Roger Nichols. An industrial strength, lucky break that changed my life. "We wrote almost every day for several years. He was as disciplined as he was talented. I had the attention span of a sea otter… I was ready for a break after three hours and Roger would plunge ahead for another four or five. Most read in Entertainment "The words were born of the beauty in his completed melodies. I wrote what I heard, note for note…word for word. "The lyrics waiting in the emotion already in his music. He made it easy." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
The Age
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The Aussie TikTok crooner with a ‘weapons-grade' talent
This story is part of the May 3 edition of Good Weekend. See all 14 stories. SPOTLIGHT / Smooth operator If you've recently found yourself despairing of the listening habits of the à la carte TikTok generation, Grentperez may just be music to year ears. The Filipino-Australian crooner (real name: Grant Perez) has been singing his heart out since he was 13, posting covers to YouTube of everyone from Adele to Olivia Rodrigo and organically building up what's now a sizable international fan base. 'They're incredibly talented,' says Perez of his fans. 'I often receive handmade gifts when I meet them, whether something crocheted or a drawing. They're very wholesome.' This direct approach paid dividends when his career launched in earnest a few years ago, his success made all the more sweet by the winsome, old-fashioned nature of his music. Perez, who writes pillowy love songs with modern production stylings, is perhaps best known for his show-stopping voice, which features what one reviewer called 'weapons-grade melisma'. As much indebted to classic 1970s R&B as it is to more contemporary exponents – such as Britain's Rex Orange County or Dutch troubadour Benny Sings – Perez's long-awaited debut album, Backflips in a Restaurant, channels Herb Alpert and The Carpenters. Independently released, it comes off a banner year for Perez that includes back-to-back tours of the US, fashion magazine features and an ARIA debut at No.3. Not a bad showing for music that your kids will dig as their grandparents tap their toes to it, too. Jonathan Seidler What do we do, now that we know? That's the question Kate Grenville, one of our finest writers and author of the iconic The Secret River (2005), poses to non-Indigenous Australians in Unsettled ($37), her new non-fiction book. How do we respond to the knowledge that we live on stolen land which the original owners fought a bloody war of resistance to defend? Grenville (once again) delves deep into her own family's history in her search for an answer as she drives north from Sydney, retracing the steps of her forebears. An unforgettable reimagining and retelling of history that is, in turns, intimate, unsparing – and confronting. Nicole Abadee
