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Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Brat,' 'Eusexua' and 6 more terms used by pop stars now used in everyday life
Pop culture has an unusual way of becoming part of everyday life – there's, of course, the style and substance aspect, how fashion dictates what we sometimes wear, or the way words from huge musical hits creep into our conversations. In the '90s, we would use words like 'word up' to acknowledge agreement (thank you Cameo), tell someone to 'talk to the hand' when we weren't listening, or describe something cool as 'phat' (as in, pretty hot and tempting). The '00s then brought us phrases like 'crunk' to describe getting wild, or declaring something 'bling-bling' to highlight its flashy extravagance. And just like today's 'cap' (a reference to lying, pulled directly from hip-hop), these terms crossed over from the airwaves into our daily conversations, showing just how much music shapes the way we speak. It continues to this day, with a number of pop music's present-day champions throwing out words that have managed to enter almost everyone's vernacular, and if not, at least many of us can spot the reference. But sometimes, however, without truly understanding its meaning. To make sense of these made-up or unorthodox terms, Preply, a platform focused on efficient progress in language learning, has broken down their meanings, where they came from, and how they've caught on with fans. Here are eight such terms that you'll no doubt hear in conversations at your next concert or music festival. 1 . Tropicoqueta - Karol G A blend of trópico (tropic) and coqueta (flirt), Tropicoqueta describes a fun, confident, and laid-back aesthetic. It reflects the album's celebration of femininity, joy, and Latin culture through tropical rhythms, bright visuals, and a strong sense of identity. Whether you're soaking up the sunshine at the beach, sipping colourful cocktails by the pool, or heading to your favourite rooftop spot in a sundress, you're living the Tropicoqueta lifestyle. |Photo Sales 2 . Abracadabra - Lady Gaga Abracadabra used to be something only magicians said. Now, you'll hear it shouted at pride parades, in nightclubs, and in communities everywhere. It's gone from a magician's catchphrase to a meaningful part of the language shared by Lady Gaga fans and the LGBTQ+ community. |for Spotify Photo Sales 3 . Feminominon - Chappell Roan We've heard of feminine, and we've heard of a phenomenon, but we hadn't heard the two together until Chappell Roan merged them to create Feminominon, the title of her breakout hit. The word describes a feminine phenomenon, referring to someone who is expressing their femininity with confidence. Its reach has extended far beyond the song, having a massive impact on pop culture, inspiring merchandise, and influencing art. |for The Met Museum/Vogue Photo Sales 4 . Brat - Charli XCX While brat existed long before Charli XCX's world domination, its meaning has completely flipped on its head. Once used to describe someone spoiled or misbehaved, the word has now been ameliorated, meaning reclaimed as something aspirational. In Charli's world, a brat is someone who's confident, fierce, unapologetic, and never afraid to push boundaries. Charli's culture-shifting, record-breaking album was so influential that brat was named Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2024. |Photo Sales Related topics: BoostMusicCultureArtistsAlbums
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Brat,' 'Eusexua' and 6 more terms used by pop stars now used in everyday life
Pop culture has an unusual way of becoming part of everyday life – there's, of course, the style and substance aspect, how fashion dictates what we sometimes wear, or the way words from huge musical hits creep into our conversations. In the '90s, we would use words like 'word up' to acknowledge agreement (thank you Cameo), tell someone to 'talk to the hand' when we weren't listening, or describe something cool as 'phat' (as in, pretty hot and tempting). The '00s then brought us phrases like 'crunk' to describe getting wild, or declaring something 'bling-bling' to highlight its flashy extravagance. And just like today's 'cap' (a reference to lying, pulled directly from hip-hop), these terms crossed over from the airwaves into our daily conversations, showing just how much music shapes the way we speak. It continues to this day, with a number of pop music's present-day champions throwing out words that have managed to enter almost everyone's vernacular, and if not, at least many of us can spot the reference. But sometimes, however, without truly understanding its meaning. To make sense of these made-up or unorthodox terms, Preply, a platform focused on efficient progress in language learning, has broken down their meanings, where they came from, and how they've caught on with fans. Here are eight such terms that you'll no doubt hear in conversations at your next concert or music festival. 1 . Tropicoqueta - Karol G A blend of trópico (tropic) and coqueta (flirt), Tropicoqueta describes a fun, confident, and laid-back aesthetic. It reflects the album's celebration of femininity, joy, and Latin culture through tropical rhythms, bright visuals, and a strong sense of identity. Whether you're soaking up the sunshine at the beach, sipping colourful cocktails by the pool, or heading to your favourite rooftop spot in a sundress, you're living the Tropicoqueta lifestyle. |Photo Sales 2 . Abracadabra - Lady Gaga Abracadabra used to be something only magicians said. Now, you'll hear it shouted at pride parades, in nightclubs, and in communities everywhere. It's gone from a magician's catchphrase to a meaningful part of the language shared by Lady Gaga fans and the LGBTQ+ community. |for Spotify Photo Sales 3 . Feminominon - Chappell Roan We've heard of feminine, and we've heard of a phenomenon, but we hadn't heard the two together until Chappell Roan merged them to create Feminominon, the title of her breakout hit. The word describes a feminine phenomenon, referring to someone who is expressing their femininity with confidence. Its reach has extended far beyond the song, having a massive impact on pop culture, inspiring merchandise, and influencing art. |for The Met Museum/Vogue Photo Sales 4 . Brat - Charli XCX While brat existed long before Charli XCX's world domination, its meaning has completely flipped on its head. Once used to describe someone spoiled or misbehaved, the word has now been ameliorated, meaning reclaimed as something aspirational. In Charli's world, a brat is someone who's confident, fierce, unapologetic, and never afraid to push boundaries. Charli's culture-shifting, record-breaking album was so influential that brat was named Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2024. |Photo Sales Related topics: BoostMusicCultureArtistsAlbums
New York Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Grimes says ex Elon Musk's X platform is ‘poison': ‘The entire thing is theatre'
Grimes didn't mince words speaking out against their ex Elon Musk's social media platform, X. The 'Genesis' singer, who uses they/them pronouns, unleashed a tirade about the downsides of social media, saying online platforms are 'poison.' 'Ok I've basically been entirely off social media and returning here it is overwhelmingly, abundantly and profoundly clear that this place — and all of these places — are a poison — a prison of utterly short form deep deep-sounding nonsense attached to no one that ur brain will discard imaging its learning,' the 37-year-old musician wrote on X. 5 Grimes didn't mince words speaking out against their ex Elon Musk's social media platform, X. Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue 'The entire thing is a theatre. A s-tty pale simulacra of a life,' added Grimes, whose real name is Claire Elise Boucher. While it's unclear exactly how long Grimes had stayed off social media, the singer made their thoughts on using online platforms abundantly clear back in April. 'I think it's very unhealthy to be on social media, it feels like a ghost town of depression, bitterness and pictures of beautiful women doing sext [sic] things,' the musician wrote on X at the time. 'I feel like this is a massive moral failure of all the apps. And it's causing great harm to society.' 5 The 'Genesis' singer, who uses they/them pronouns, unleashed a tirade about the downsides of social media, saying online platforms are 'poison.' Twitter / @Grimezsz In March, the 'Oblivion' singer revealed that they had been diagnosed with ADHD and autism — saying they were grateful to have 'overcome' their symptoms before the rise of social media. 'I think the nature of this uninformed social media mental health subculture is rly a big concern,' Grimes wrote on X at the time. 'Some are great ofc but a lot of these seem like explicitly anti civilizational and geared towards making people worse.' 5 It's not the first time Grimes has spoken about about their thoughts on social media. @elonmusk/Twitter It's not the first time Grimes has spoken out publicly against Musk, whom they dated on and off between 2018 and 2021. In January, the singer defensively said they are 'happy to denounce Nazi-ism' to avoid being tied to the hate aimed at their kids' dad for his stiff-armed gesture on Inauguration Day. Grimes lashed out online after one follower said she planned to cover up her tattoo of Grimes in the outrage, which Tesla mogul Musk, 54, dismissed as 'dirty tricks' from haters. 5 Grimes shares three kids with Musk, whom she dated on and off between 2018 and 2021. @ElonMusk/X 'While I deeply respect your concern — it is unhealthy that people are this upset when I have not even been online yet today and am only just learning about this controversy now,' wrote Grimes. 'I don't know what happened and I will not make a rash statement. It's absurd that someone can be this canceled for something their ex did before they even heard it happened,' they went on. 'I am not him. I will not make a statement every time he does something. I can only send love back into a world that is hurting.' Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters When asked by another social media user to clarify their thoughts on their ex's controversial actions, the 'Genesis' singer wrote on X, 'I'm happy to denounce Nazi-ism — and the far alt right. Would that help clear things up?' 'I am happy to set the record strait [sic] in a meaningful way.' 5 'The entire thing is a theatre. A s-tty pale simulacra of a life,' added Grimes said of social media. Getty Images The SpaceX owner is a father to 12 children — three of which he shares with the singer. The exes are parents to five-year-old son X Æ A-12, as well as daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, 4, and son Techno Mechanicus, whom they welcomed in 2022.
Courier-Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Star slams Madonna for disrespectful behaviour
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Anthony Ramos is calling out Madonna for poor theatre etiquette. On Friday's episode of Watch What Happens Live, Ramos played a game of 'Clubhouse of Horrors,' during which host Andy Cohen asked him to name the 'most terrifying celebrity to spot in the audience' when he was performing in Hamilton on Broadway. 'The most terrifying was Madonna with her iPad in her face. She was like this the whole time,' he said, pretending to look down at an iPad. Anthony Ramos slammed Madonna on Watch What Happens Live for watching her iPad while watching Hamilton. The Hamilton star says he would have happily shown Madonna the door. 'I was like, 'Damn, shawty. If you're not enjoying it that much, you know the door's right there. You ain't gotta stay here!'' Ramos was famously part of the original cast of Hamilton, which made its Broadway debut in 2015. The actor, whose work on the musical earned him the 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, originated the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton. Ramos said Madonna was the 'most terrifying' guest he has spotted in the crowd. Picture:for The Met Museum/Vogue To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical, the entire cast reunited at the 2025 Tony Awards to perform a medley of iconic songs from the play. However, fans were upset that Ramos did not have a solo in the performance. 'That was really nice that people got pissed,' he said on Watch What Happens Lives. Ramos has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Hamilton at the 2021 Emmy Awards. Picture:Ramos (right) on stage with Hamilton co-stars (from left to right) Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson and Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos. Picture:But according to the actor, his solo moments were cut because he didn't confirm his attendance until the day before the awards show. 'They weren't even planning on me being there,' he explained. 'They cut that part, they choreographed the whole number and then I texted Lin Saturday morning like, 'Yo, is it too late to join y'all?' He was like, 'Are you serious?' I was like, 'Yeah, I'm serious.' He was like, 'You got a black suit?' I was like, 'Nah, I could get one.'' 'So, they fit me in where I could fit in,' Ramos continued. 'There was a moment for me but they had to take it out because they didn't plan on me being there.' This article originally appeared in Decider and was reproduced with permission Originally published as Broadway star shades Madonna for rude act while seeing Hamilton: 'The door's right there'
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff The Sister Act and Ghost star will be heading to the Welsh capital later this year. Whoopi Goldberg will be returning to the UK later this year for two special events. (Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/ ) Good news for movie buffs, as EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff. The comedian, author, and actress will be returning to the stage this year, marking her first UK appearances in almost ten years. The actress will only be hosting two events in the UK this year. The first will be held in London on Thursday, September 4 at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith. The second gig will be held in our very own capital city, at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Friday, September 5. She is best known for starring in films like Sister Act and Ghost, among numerous other popular titles. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Now, audiences are invited to experience an intimate evening with the multi-award-winning actress, author, and producer as she reflects on her extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour. She'll be sharing stories from her formative years to reflecting on her ground breaking career in film and television. In classic Whoopi fashion the event is bound to be unfiltered, as we often see in her role as a moderator and co-host of the American chat show The View. Whoopi said: " I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth." Article continues below The event will also include an audience Q&A segment, which gives Whoopi fans an unmissable opportunity to ask her anything they want (within reason of course). Pre-sale tickets will be available from Thursday, June 19 through the Fiery Entertainment website. To apply for pre-sale all you need to do is sign up for their mailing list here for access to the exclusive presale link. General sale begins at 10am on Friday, June 20 and more information can be found here. Whoopi shared on social media: "Hey y'all. I'll be in the U.K. this September stepping on the stage for two nights only in London & Cardiff. Tickets on general sale this Friday, June 20th. Sign up now for pre-sale. Hope to see you there!" Content cannot be displayed without consent Fans shared their excitement over the announcement in the comments of Whoopi's post. One said: "Let's goooooo." Another added: "Glad to see you getting back on stage." Some people are even thinking of travelling from across the world for the events. One person said: "I'll do my best to grab a ticket and fly there to see you on stage." You can find more ticket information here. Article continues below
