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Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Films Husband's Reaction After Seeing Her Instagram Marriage Reveal
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. A newlywed husband's giddy reaction to his wife changing her last name to his on Instagram has captured the hearts of millions online. In a viral TikTok video posted by Alexandria Elizabeth Herde Oriol, her husband, Klaus, is seen breaking into a huge grin upon realizing she had made their marriage Instagram-official. Since the video was posted at @theluxereality, it has received nearly 2 million views. Oriol, 27, told Newsweek about what Klaus' reaction meant to her in that moment, and how it reflected a swath of beautiful memories from their wedding. "POV [point of view]: you just got married and change your Instagram last name to his," Oriol captioned the video, which shows Klaus saying, "Let's go! I like that," while looking at his phone. From left: Alexandria Elizabeth Herde Oriol stands with her new husband on their wedding day; and a photo from Oriol's TikTok video showing his reaction to her Instagram name change. From left: Alexandria Elizabeth Herde Oriol stands with her new husband on their wedding day; and a photo from Oriol's TikTok video showing his reaction to her Instagram name change. @thesmithsandco and @theluxereality/Alexandria Elizabeth Herde Oriol Oriol explained the timing and motivation behind the online gesture. "I decided to change my Instagram last name to his because we were posting our official wedding photos that day and I wanted them to be posted with the new last name," she said. She was definitely anticipating a joyful reaction from Klaus, too. "My husband tends to have the best reactions, so something told me to do it and film his reaction when I told him to go check my Instagram page out," Oriol said. The couple's long history together made the moment even sweeter. They have been married for seven years and "know each other like the back of our hands," Oriol added. "He didn't realize I was filming, so it made [his reaction] even more genuine." Witnessing Klaus's pure happiness over the name change only further strengthened their connection for Oriol. "To see him so happy about the gesture, it affirmed to me how well I know him," she said. Sharing the intimate moment online also had a broader purpose for her: "I wanted to share the video as a reminder to women that there are men out there that will cherish you and get excited about the little things." A Musical Wedding The couple tied the knot weeks earlier on April 5, 2025, in a picturesque micro-wedding on Italy's Amalfi Coast, Oriol said. The ceremony was attended by about 35 close friends and family. Music played a significant role throughout their celebration and reflected a key part of their bond in the ceremony. "[One] favorite moment was our friends singing a duet of 'The Closer I Get to You' during cocktail hour, as well as them singing the song 'The Prayer' during the dinner," Oriol said. "Music is a big way that we communicate love to one another." Ultimately, the video of Klaus' reaction seems to encapsulate the way the couple find joy through seemingly small, but deeply meaningful, gestures that celebrate their new life together.
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Roberta Flack's 10 best songs remembered, from 'Killing Me Softly' to 'Where is the Love'
With a voice both smoky and silken, Roberta Flack carved a distinguished impression. The singer behind timeless ballads "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "The Closer I Get to You," died Monday at the age of 88. She had battled ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, since 2022. From her 1969 debut album, "First Take," through a 2012 collection of Beatles covers, "Let it Be: Roberta," Flack, whether solo or with a stylistically likeminded partner, remained steadfast in her art. Along with frequent collaborator Donny Hathaway, a fellow soul great whom she met when they were students at Howard University in Washington D.C., Flack was a regular chart presence in the '70s. The pair released two albums together: "Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway" in 1972 and "Robert Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway" in 1980, which contained posthumous vocals from Hathaway, who died in 1979. Their shared hits included covers of Carole King's "You've Got a Friend" and The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," as well as "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Obituary:Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of hit 'Killing Me Softly,' dies at 88 But Flack's blend of R&B, soul and gospel didn't peak in the '70s. Her '80s output earned massive radio play for "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love," a ballad with Peabo Bryson that became a ubiquitous presence at weddings, and in 1991, Flack became a regular presence on MTV with the woozily pretty "Set the Night to Music" with Maxi Priest. Though she retired from singing after her 2022 diagnosis, here are 10 of Flack's most notable hits. Top Roberta Flack songs, including Donny Hathaway duets and 'The First Time' "Killing Me Softly with His Song," 1973 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," 1969 "Set the Night to Music" (with Maxi Priest), 1991 "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love," 1983 "Where is the Love" (with Donny Hathaway), 1972 "The Closer I Get to You" (with Donny Hathaway), 1978 "Feel Like Makin' Love," 1974 "If Ever I See You Again," 1978 "You've Got a Friend" (Carole King cover, with Donny Hathaway), 1971 "Making Love," 1982
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The 8 best Roberta Flack songs after the legendary singer dies
Roberta Flack, an absolute legend of a singer, has died at the age of 88, per Variety, who cited a statement from her rep: 'We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.' She was an incredible R&B talent who sang some of the most beloved songs, and those included some of the duets with the similarly legendary Donny Hathaway. Of course this is the perfect time to pay tribute with the best songs she ever sang, including the one she'll be most remembered for: 1. Killing Me Softly With His Song 2. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3. Feel Like Makin' Love 4. The Closer I Get to You 5. Back Together Again 6. Where Is the Love 7. Tonight I Celebrate My Love 8. You Are My Heaven
