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5 days ago
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- IOL News
South African star Tyla slays at ‘The Governors Ball' festival in New York City
Tyla's unforgettable performance at the 'Governors Ball' festival. Image: X The talented Tyla brought the house down at "The Governors Ball' music festival in New York City, delivering a high-energy performance that left the crowd breathless. The festival, held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, drew in music lovers from across the globe and Tyla's set was undoubtedly one of the highlights. The 23-year-old singer's unique blend of Amapiano and R&B allowed her to effortlessly command the stage, working the crowd into a frenzy. Tyla brought back her signature 'Goddess' braids, along with her sass and charm. She was also eating up her look in her micro camouflage shorts and cow print calf-length boots. Her setlist featured a mix of her popular top-charting tracks, including 'Water', 'ART' and 'Push 2 Start'. Her infectious energy was showing through the crowd who sang along in high spirits to every word. The singer's dynamic stage presence and captivating vocals had the audience entranced, making for an unforgettable experience. The festival kicked off with a bang on Friday, June 6, the day Tyla took to the stage, and it finished off on Sunday, June 8. "The Governors Ball' music festival is a beloved annual event that celebrates music, art, and community. The festival brings together a diverse lineup of artists, food vendors, and activities for a fun-filled day of music. With its laid-back atmosphere and mix of genres, "The Governors Ball' has become a staple in the New York City music scene, attracting fans from far and wide. This year's event saw a mix of acts, including notable performances from artists like Olivia Rodrigo, the Creator, Hozier and RAYE, among others. Additionally, Tyla's original song 'Everything Goes With Blue' from the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is set to drop this Friday, June 13. In May, the highly anticipated star-studded animated film was announced to hit theatres on Friday, July 18 with an epic soundtrack featuring songs from some of the biggest names in music such as Tyla, Rihanna and Cardi B. The Grammy-award-winning superstar is also set to break barriers hosting the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award, which will take place on Saturday, June 21 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Global News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Jack White on His Canadian Roots, Love for Science and Why Fame Came as a Surprise to Him
In June 2018, Jack White was in Toronto to perform at Budweiser Stage. Before the show, he sat down with us to talk about everything—from his career to his connection to Canada. 'Canada meant a lot growing up, my father side is from Nova Scotia we had a lot of ties, a lot of history through that. My grandfather travelled across Canada and taught in a railroad car,' White says. 'Also growing up in Detroit basically across the street from Canada.' He went on to say that it was currently a 'difficult time in America' and that he 'couldn't even watch the news anymore.' Just the weekend before, while headlining The Governors Ball in New York City, he changed the lyrics to his song 'Icky Thump' to 'Icky Trump'. Although, he noted that artists shouldn't speak out as a way to pander for applause. He says, 'sometimes something comes up and it makes sense…it's hard to ignore.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy White is known for mixing it up on stage, bringing different talents together to create his band. The most important element for him is the drums. 'I've always played to the drummer,' he says. 'That's the most important element of the band to me and, whether it's Meg White or Daru Jones or Patrick Keeler – I've been very lucky to play with some of the best drummers I've ever seen myself, live.' Story continues below advertisement He also operates in a no-phone zone, asking concertgoers to attend without their phones. 'It's an interesting experiment. I thought people were going to take to it negatively but, people have taken to it incredibly positively. Everybody walking out of the show says, 'I loved that, that was amazing, I wish all concerts were like that!' I think it's starting to catch on, other artists seem to be wanting to do this and it's great.' Despite his own fame, it's scientists who leave him starstruck. 'Neil deGrasse Tyson, or I was with the family of Carl Sagan once. We put out a record with Carl Sagan's voice on it through Third Man Records. Those are the people I really respect,' he says. Becoming famous was something that came about unexpectedly to him. 'I was only hoping that I would be able to continue doing upholstery, I had my own shop, which I had when I was 21…and I thought I was just going to do that for the rest of my life and I was hoping that I would be able to play in a band on weekends when I had free time, and maybe one day make a record.' White's former band, The White Stripes (which disbanded in 2011) is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 8th, 2025. With bandmate Meg White known for her intense privacy, there's growing speculation online that White may attend the ceremony solo.
