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4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' ‘Forever We Are Young' Documentary Celebrates The Power Of ARMY
Titled 'BTS ARMY: Forever We Are Young', the documentary premiered in theatres worldwide on July 30. The moment that BTS 's fans, aka the ARMYs, were waiting for is finally here! Titled BTS ARMY: Forever We Are Young, the documentary, which focuses mainly on their loyal fans, premiered in theatres worldwide on Wednesday, July 30. The 95-minute-long film, helmed by award-winning directors Grace Lee and Patty Ahn, follows BTS's fandom, whose limitless support helped the group to scale such heights of fame globally. According to the synopsis of the film, it 'dives into the passionate fandom that catapulted 21st-century pop icons BTS into a global household name." The documentary takes viewers inside the lives of BTS's fans from all over the world, including South Korea and the US, as reported by The Mirror US. From a BTS-focused ReactorCon in Lewisville, Texas, to a dance instructor teaching only BTS-related choreography to their students, the film captures how fans have helped the group to become one of the leading names in the industry. Through the documentary, the makers also highlighted that BTS's ARMY is not just made up of 'screaming teen girls", but comprises diverse people. It includes people of all ages, genders, cultures and backgrounds. The synopsis of the film further stated, 'The film captures the powerful spirit of activism and collectivism that make ARMY a symbol of hope and unity in our ever-fractured world." How Did BTS Become So Famous? The seven-membered group began their journey in 2013 under BigHit Entertainment (now HYBE). RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook first made hip-hop songs, but later they came to be known for their meaningful pop songs. One of the biggest reasons behind their unprecedented success is their loyal fanbase called the ARMY, which stands for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth. In their early years, fans worked hard to promote BTS through every medium. They shared posts, made trends and even called up radio stations requesting them to play BTS songs. However, a fan shared in the documentary that their request would get turned down as BTS did not sing in English. And now, all thanks to ARMYs, BTS is a global name, having five Grammy nominations. ARMYs Impact Beyond Making BTS A Global Name Besides working hard to popularise their favourite boys, ARMYs have also come together for numerous good causes. In 2020, when BTS donated $1 million to the Black Lives Matter movement, their fans followed as well. The ARMYs also donated an equal amount to the cause. Back in 2017, BTS partnered with UNICEF to launch the 'Love Myself" campaign, aimed at ending violence against children and teens. Their fans quickly rallied behind the cause, helping raise significant funds to support the initiative. view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 09:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harry Styles' sold-out sex toy range proves rules around intimacy are changing for Gen Z
From sold out shows to sold out sex toys, former One Direction singer Harry Styles has satiated his fans worldwide with the launch of his new vibrator range via his brand Pleasing Harry Styles has satiated fans worldwide with the launch of his sex toy range. The former One Direction member first launched his brand, Pleasing, in 2021 and launched originally with a line of nail polishes. Since then, products like crewneck sweaters, knitted bags, and more have been added to the online store. But now, the brand is living up to its name, diving headfirst into the world of sexual wellness, and who better to be at the helm than 'boyband sex god' Harry Styles. According to The Mirror US, the Pleasing shopping experience oozes allure. An employee behind a small velvet curtain slides out a silver platter for you to put your notecard on. Then you pay, and a brown paper bag labelled "Pleasing" slides out from behind the curtain containing your items. It comes after Harry was seen sharing passionate kiss with mystery woman at Glastonbury. Available for fans while they wait in line are free condoms served in martini glasses that have the words "I'm for Planned Parenthood" written on them. Stickers are also free with the drop's slogan, "Please Yourself Like You Mean It." And, to no surprise, fans are lapping it up as two new products sold out "within minutes" both in the US and UK. After all, Directioners were named one of the most powerful fanbases in the world. Although One Direction disbanded in 2016 and Harry has since made a name for himself as a solo artist and wellness guru, the frenzied-Directioners-turned-Styles-mega-fans purchasing Pleasing's sex toys are relishing in the X-rated offering from Styles. "I feel like we've been so deprived from Harry, you know, anything and everything," one fan told The Mirror US. "We'll take what we can. I really hope he releases new music soon." She also noted that her first ever concert was at 18 years old when she saw Harry Styles perform at Madison Square Garden. "I came in as a girl, I went out as a woman," she said. Another said: "When I heard it was this type of drop and selling sex toys, I'm kind of here for it. I'm excited to get anything from him, so I'll take it." For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. Given Harry Styles' audience, largely Gen Z and Zillennials, sex therapists are intrigued by the unlikely crossover between celebrity and sexual wellness and champion Styles for amplifying conversations around self-pleasure. 'We often see reports about how little sex Gen Z is having, but those conversations tend to dismiss the rise of self-pleasure,' Samantha Marshall, Head of Brand at Smile Makers Collection told The Mirror. 'The reaction to this news shows there's a real appetite among younger people to explore their own bodies, to own their pleasure, and to build confidence in that. It's a huge opportunity to make pleasure education more accessible for a generation that's rewriting the rules around intimacy,' Marshall added. Styles' crush-worthiness has also helped to break the ice around the taboo of using sex toys and his nonchalant approach to sexuality is just the cherry on top. 'It supports this idea that pleasure should be unremarkable in the best possible way. Because, I truly believe that play should be both fun and mundane. Owning a vibrator? It shouldn't be a big deal.' Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Phil Mickelson shows true colours to Scottie Scheffler after 'worst take in the history of golf'
Phil Mickelson has responded to Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship victory after the American's "hot take" from earlier this year was called out by many golf fans Golf legend Phil Mickelson has been left with egg on his face after Scottie Scheffler 's sensational run of form in 2025. The Texan has clinched four PGA Tour victories so far this year, including the PGA Championship and The Open. Scheffler, 29, secured his fourth major at Royal Portrush on Sunday, overshadowing Rory McIlroy 's much-anticipated return to Northern Ireland. His remarkable year also includes triumphs at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson and The Memorial Tournament, though he has laughed off comparisons to golf great Tiger Woods. Six-time major winner Mickelson had previously cast doubt over Scheffler's prospects for the remainder of 2025. 'Lefty' made a bold statement earlier this year, which The Mirror US report has already been disproved and dubbed arguably the "worst take in golf history." "Here's a hot take," read Mickelson's post on X back in March. "Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? I don't think so." Following Scheffler's stunning 68 on Sunday to finish 17-under at Royal Portrush, Mickelson has had to awkwardly retract his comments. But the veteran, who was recently mocked for his decision to expand the LIV Golf League, did so in modest fashion. "Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on another impressive victory," he said on social media, showing his true colours in acknowledging his misjudgement. "So many irons shots were amazing and what a putting performance." Golf enthusiasts couldn't help but poke fun at Mickelson's misjudged prediction as one fan teased: "But I thought he wasn't going to win another one this year?" Another amazed spectator chimed in: "Phil got some explaining to do about that tweet." And a third fan hit back with a pointed reminder: "You were dead wrong about him not winning before the Ryder Cup! Wayyyyy off." Mickelson etched his name into the history books by making his 103rd cut in men's major championships this weekend. That saw him surpass Gary Player to claim second place on the all-time list. The Open holds a special place in Mickelson's heart, especially following his 2013 victory when he was the only contender to come in under par. After his best opening round at an Open Championship since 2016, Mickelson expressed relief at catching a break with the weather. "We had a pretty good break before the rain came in. It came in just [after] the last couple holes," he said. "I really enjoy playing these conditions and playing this tournament. It's just a lot of fun. "I think winning The Open in 2013 was the greatest accomplishment in my career because I had to learn a style of golf that I didn't grow up playing. Now I've come to really love it, enjoy it, and I seem to play well in some of the adverse conditions. "When you get conditions like this, you start to fall back on realising that 60, 80 feet in the proper spot is like a good spot, and you start to realise that you can make 20- or 30-footers out here. "You find that going back on past experience, you don't have to press it. You don't have to force it."
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18-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Moment Trends after Exposing Alleged CEO-HR Affair
Rana Atef In the past few hours, a Coldplay concert went viral as the concert's "kiss cam" caught a man and woman red-handed. However, the reaction of the couple drew the attention of the audience. The identity of the couple was revealed, and a controversial story trended, leading people on social media to react hilariously. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot were caught together at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts. There was footage Andy hugging Kristin from behind at the concert, held at Gillette Stadium, and once the pair realized that the Jumbotron had focused on them, they quickly reacted. The HR chief put her two hands on her face and turned around, while Andy quickly let go of Kirstin and ducked to hide. The band's frontman Chris Martin was confused by the footage and joked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The two work together and could possibly have a relationship outside of that, relationship expert Jacob Lucas has spoken to The Mirror US and claimed that due to this whole fiasco, both their work and personal relationship "will be taking a turn". The relationship expert continued, " Their working relationship will also see a change. It's likely to become a bit awkward for everyone involved. There will be the case of this being the talk of the office, which can be difficult to navigate. They either come completely clean and say they really like each other, or they will decide to apologize and make sure to be as professional as possible while still working together." Neither Andy nor Kristin have made a public comment since the video went viral. Byron is married, and it was reported that his wife allegedly removed her last name on Facebook, while the HR chief is divorced. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Metro
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Outrage over My Chemical Romance's 'demonic' show points to a bigger problem
Imagine seeing My Chemical Romance performing their iconic album The Black Parade live on opening night and being shocked when politics and death are a major theme. Now imagine being so angry you brand their tour 'demonic' and 'woke' and try to sell your ticket, which you seemed to have purchased totally unaware that MCR is incredibly politically charged. According to The Mirror US, this is a reality for some very unprepared Facebook 'fans'. After opening night in Seattle, gig-goers reportedly complained about a 'twisted' section of the show in which singer Gerard Way conducted a mock election, then executed the 'candidates' and sarcastically thanked fans for 'participating in democracy'. To any long-term fan of the legendary emo pop-punk band, this kind of stunt (taking aim at the illusion of choice and rigged elections) will not have been a surprise, but it seems not everyone at the show was a fan – or at least had no clue what they were walking into. The Black Parade Tour appears to be the victim of an increasing trend of people going to gigs simply to say they've been, without actually checking what they're signing up for. Take radio DJ and podcast host Roman Kemp, for example. He recently came under fire for declaring he was shocked Beyonce sang so much Cowboy Carter on the Cowboy Carter tour. Roman, 32, thought he was going to get more of her throwback hits rather than a run through of her Grammy-winning album, despite everything about the tour telling him otherwise. Complaining he didn't know many songs on his podcast with Tom Grennan, the DJ revealed more than he intended about himself and the way he interacts with gigs. In an age where we're all more online than ever, it's baffling anyone is able to walk into a concert blind. More than that, in many cases, it's just willful ignorance. However, this is by no means Roman's problem. It's a wider issue plaguing big gigs where the desperation to not miss out has turned live music into a status symbol. And unfortunately, the more in-demand you are – Beyonce, Oasis, Black Sabbath and yes, even emo legends My Chemical Romance – the more likely you are to attract this rush. Celebrity and influencer invites regularly prove controversial, with reactions falling either under 'look how much fun they're having, what a legend' or 'how dare they not enjoy this more'. Selena Gomez came under fire for keeping an eye out for the Knicks in May as she watched a game on her phone, while in a private suite at the Cowboy Carter tour. Let's not underestimate the sheer status symbol that comes with being able to afford the hefty price tag. Just like a skiing holiday or buying a cocktail in London, concerts are a luxury item. If you've spent hundreds on a ticket, merch, outfit, and travel, then of course, you're going to boast about it on social media. Let's be honest, VIP tickets are unlikely to have taken away any seats from the average gig-goer. This pet peeve is most likely driven by jealousy, rearing its ugly head as we watch influencers — who probably got there for free —enjoying an incredible view. While we whinge about influencers, we're all trying to be one as we watch the show through our phone screens, recording the entire thing. Even filming for songs that, for whatever reason, don't bring in viewers, which get posted less and less as the tour continues. Often, you'll find influencer-minded gig-goers chatting during these. As Sabrina Carpenter once said: 'There's so many more moments than the Juno positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on.' Concerts have become an easy path to viral fame without having to even put your face out there — the only barrier is the cost to get there. Fear of missing out is a huge factor, especially when all your idols are posting about going to the show. This FOMO starts before the first gig, when you're told tickets are going to be in demand, so people who wouldn't normally have bothered to see an artist pile onto Ticketmaster in hopes of securing a seat. UK Music reported that in 2023, 19.2million Brits went to a live music event, a 33% increase on the previous year. Taylor Swift's mammoth Eras Tour pushed this feeling into the stratosphere as if you weren't dressing up as your favourite album with friendship bracelets at the ready, you were on the outside of a crucial moment in culture. @taylornation To all the fans who took part in experiencing the joy that #TSTheErasTour has brought us over the past two years… We saw you spend hours designing your costumes, trading friendship bracelets, singing and dancing nonstop to the entire setlist, spreading love to everyone, and welcoming each city into our shared traditions. While the tour has come to an end, your smiles, tears, and friendships will last a lifetime. Remember to hold on to the memories — they will hold on to you. 🫶 #LongLiveTSTheErasTour ♬ Long Live (Taylor's Version) – Taylor Swift Sporadically dropped, re-recorded (and brand new) albums meant that if you missed a single show, you really could miss out on breaking news. More than the music, this was a shared bonding experience between lovers of Taylor's songs, with fans at home playing SwiftAlert as they guessed her costumes for each night. This was a cultural moment, broadcast out via livestreams every night and, with such a large fanbase, it's no surprise those feelings of missing out have leaked into other tours. Sabrina Carpenter brought a little of this to her Short 'n' Sweet Tour, with the playful Juno poses going viral every single night. With the vast online coverage of her show, it's hard to miss her pin-up aesthetic and innuendo-filled songs However, as her fame grew, those who had not been aware of this began clutching their pearls. Her shows left people — particularly parents — shocked, having bought the ticket blindly and only thought of not missing out. The same goes for My Chemical Romance, maybe you loved Welcome to the Black Parade as a teenager, so frantically thought 'well I can't miss out on this' but never actively listened to the band. This anniversary tour has been particularly highly sought after, with the band performing the entire rock opera front to back. Not your usual gig for a casual fan. As with all things that are becoming overrun with cynical capitalism – the very thing My Chemical Romance rallies against – real music lovers will inevitably push back. The nature of music is that it connects with us on a human level, whether it's Lewis Capaldi's triumphant Glastonbury return or getting into a mosh pit at Black Sabbath. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video You don't need to be the biggest fan in the world to deserve tickets but a quick Google search before you buy them wouldn't be a waste of time. Maybe then you won't be ridiculed for calling the band that famously formed after queer icon Gerard Way witnessed the 9/11 crash and has an entire rock opera about the downfall of capitalism, 'too woke'. More Trending Even if you walk in blind, make sure it's with an open mind, like the girl was caught Shazam'ing Bitter Sweet Symphony while Richard Ashcroft opened for Oasis. She was blasted for not knowing 'the national anthem' and 'taking tickets off deserving fans', despite the fact that this wasn't even the act she was there to see. However, instead of talking through the entire song or tuning out, she looked it up – you never know, that might be her favourite song now. There's no issue with buying tickets for an artist you only sort of like but don't complain when they then do exactly what they've been telling you they're going to do. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 80s rock band sue each other after on stage punch-up ended reunion tour MORE: 'Disturbing' horror film starring Daniel Radcliffe and Sabrina Carpenter will soon be available to stream MORE: Miley Cyrus won't tour new album because of her mental health and sobreity
