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Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Miley Cyrus Almost Hits No. 1 With Her New Album — But One Star Blocks Her
After months of promotion and teasing her latest musical era, Miley Cyrus has finally released her new album, Something Beautiful. The set arrived on Friday (May 30), and quickly became a top seller on iTunes. As of the time of writing, however, it hasn't yet become the top seller in America. Something Beautiful currently lies at No. 2 on the iTunes Top Albums chart, which ranks the bestselling full-lengths and EPs on the platform in the U.S. Only one effort, I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallen, keeps it from becoming the ultimate champion. That country project soared to the summit more than a week ago when it was brand new and has largely led the charge ever since. I'm the Problem, which debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week, is headed for a second stay on the throne of that ranking and could continue to lead the charge for several more frames – perhaps even beating Cyrus to the peak position in a number of days. Cyrus might not hit No. 1 – at least not yet – but she does claim the top-selling debut on iTunes in the U.S. this Friday. Joining her inside the top 10 are new projects from South Korean group The Rose, which launches WRLD at No. 6, while alternative rock outfit Garbage starts Let All That We Imagine Be the Light one space below at No. 7. Over on the iTunes Top Songs tally, Cyrus fills seven of the 200 available spaces. Fans appear to be purchasing the project in its entirety rather than buying individual tracks, so not all tunes from the new album appear. Of the five charting cuts from Something Beautiful, lead single "End of the World" is the highest rising, jumping more than 20 spaces to No. 66. Fellow album cuts "More to Lose" and "Easy Lover" settle at Nos. 84 and 85, respectively, while prerelease promotional cuts "Something Beautiful" and "Prelude" reenter the tally at Nos. 160 and 189. Beloved past smashes by Cyrus also continue to sell well, as they are perhaps buoyed by all the excitement around Something Beautiful. "The Climb" and "Flowers" sit just below the No. 100 mark in the lower half of the list, and the fact that they are outselling some of her just-released cuts is certainly noteworthy.
Forbes
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
K-Pop Takes The Stage With Two Films At The 2025 Tribeca Festival
K-pop fans will have the chance to hum along to two new films screening at the Tribeca Festival. The 2025 festival, which takes place from June 4 to 15 in New York City, will feature The Rose: Come Back To Me, a documentary about the talented Korean alt rock group The Rose, and K-Pops!, a film about a k-pop competition show that was written and directed by Anderson .Paak. The Rose: Come Back to Me documents the journey of the Rose, from their beginnings as an indie band, busking on the street, to their appearances at global music festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza. The film follows the four friends — vocalist and guitarist Kim Woo-sung, Park Do-joon on vocals, guitar and keyboard, Lee Ha-joon, who plays drums and Lee Jae-hyeong, who plays bass, as they create music and interact with their fans around the world. The documentary was directed by Eugene Yi, who previously directed the film Free Choi Sool Lee. The band is expected to make a special appearance following the film's premiere. The Rose: Come Back to Me airs on June 6, 7, 12 and 15. K-Pops! is an American family comedy film written and directed by singer, rapper, songwriter and producer Anderson .Paak. .Paak also plays the film's protagonist a washed up musician named BJ, who finds himself on a one-way plane ride to Korea to play the drums for a popular singing competition show. There he meets a show frontrunner, played by singer-actor and former U-Kiss member Kevin Woo. Ironically, BJ's long lost son, played by Paak's real-life son Soul Rasheed, is a contestant in the competition. The star-studded cast includes Yvette Nicole Brown, Lee Young-han, Jonnie "Dumbfoundead" Park, The Rose, Diplo, Jaden Smith and Earth, Wind & Fire. The film has been described as a love letter to music, family and the undeniable impact of Black culture across genres and borders. K-Pops! can be seen at the festival on June 14 and 15 The Tribeca Festival, an annual film festival organized by Tribeca Enterprises, showcases a diverse selection of films, talks, music, games, art, and immersive programming. The festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2002 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of Lower Manhattan following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center.
Gulf Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Childhood scrawls to global strokes – Tia Ann Mathew's artistic journey
Tia Ann Mathew began her artistic journey aged only four (the proof is produced along with the article). It is Tia's belief that 'creativity is the soul whispering in colour'; so all her works (she is in her teens now) are colourfully creative. She is currently in her final year of school, pursuing IB at British International School, Abu Dhabi. Her voyage in the art world began when, as a toddler, she used to watch her well-known artist mother, Shereen Abraham, paint. From observer, Tia soon made art her lifelong pursuit. 'She created her first two artworks in abstract style, using her tiny fingers, sponge and brush,' recalls Shereen Abraham. 'Later, she started to explore portraiture, landscapes, still life, expressionism, minimalism and of course, digital art. She continues to be interested in refining her artistic skills and exploring new media.' A Cubist portrait. Tia studied art in high school and earned top honours in the subject, during her IGCSE. She has consistently exhibited in school art exhibitions for over a decade and outside school, she has exhibited in the UAE, Bahrain, Greece and Turkey. Her next exhibition will be in Austria. Tia is inspired by what surrounds her – colours of Nature, food, music and people's emotions. For her, art is also a chosen form of storytelling. Therefore, her artworks fuse technique with emotion, reflecting the character of her subjects. Tia has also embraced a multidimensional academic path alongside her artistic pursuits. She is studying Business and Psychology – two subjects she believes enriches her understanding of human behaviour and decision-making, both of which influence her artistic expression. Composition titled Deep in the Forest. Despite her accomplishments, she remains grounded. 'I'm always learning,' she says. 'There's so much more to explore in terms of media, styles, and the way I tell stories through art.' With a strong foundation, international exposure and a passion to grow, as she steps into the next phase of her life, she faces the canvas of her future with confidence. She speaks to Gulf Today Can you tell us about your earliest memories of art? My earliest memory of art was special, because it opened a whole new world for me – one day, as a four-year-old, I was watching my mother create an artwork, using sponge and brush. I wanted to create an artwork too – so I gathered a few tubes of paint, sponge and brushes from my mother's art toolkit and created two abstract artworks. These two artworks have pride of place at our home. MUST MUST MUST: The Rose, done when four years old. Are you self-taught or have you had formal training in art? I was self-taught in the initial years. Later in school, I studied art and was happy to receive several awards and top honours during my IGCSE. What do you want to accomplish through art? Art is my chosen form of storytelling. And sometimes the stories are received differently by others – that, in my opinion, is the beauty of art. How have you grown as an artist, from toddler to teenager? I have learned different styles and gained a deeper understanding of how colours work with each other. As a toddler, my art was more about exploration — finger painting, bold strokes, and playing with texture. Tia Ann Mathew. Over the years, I've developed more control, technique, and a sense of purpose in my creations. I've experimented with various mediums, studied composition and perspective, and discovered how to express emotion and tell stories through art. What have you learnt from your mother, who is also a well-known artist? I learned about choosing colours, how to be free while painting and enjoy the process, and how to tell stories sincerely through creativity. My mother taught me that art isn't just about technique, but also about emotion and authenticity. Watching her work showed me the power of patience, passion, and how to trust my instincts. Her guidance has helped me grow not just as an artist, but as someone who values expression, connection, and meaning in every stroke of colour. A portrait titled Eyes. Why do you like to draw human portraits? Drawing portraits is an opportunity to capture fleeting human emotions. Each face tells a unique story, and I enjoy the challenge of translating subtle expressions, moods and personality, into visual form. It allows me to connect more deeply with people and explore the beauty of individuality through art. You also seem to like the Nature, birds and animals. Why? Some of the most beautiful things are found in Nature, and I imagine myself to be in those spaces when I paint them. Your works seem presented from special angles. If it is so, why is it so? Yes, I often choose specific angles in my work because they offer fresh perspectives and make the viewer pause and look more closely. Different angles allow me to highlight details that might otherwise go unnoticed. They add a sense of depth, emotion and movement to a piece. Candlelight sheds a glow. Why do you like colours, which may be one of the defining qualities of your artwork? Colour can change the tone of a painting so drastically and it is liberating to do that through my art. Does art clash with your studies? Art does not clash with my studies. But sometimes I am unable to devote as much time to art as I would like, because of my coursework. Would you like to be a full-time, professional artist later? Maybe, sometime in the future, because creativity flows in my veins!
CBC
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Panel hosted by Mattea Roach among the events featured at 2025 Festival of Literary Diversity
A panel hosted by Mattea Roach is among the events featured at 2025 Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD). Running from April 27 to May 4, the FOLD spotlights work by diverse authors from communities that are typically underrepresented in Canadian publishing. The Brampton, Ont.-based festival features both live online and in-person events with authors from Canada and around the world taking part. The panel hosted by Roach, with writers Tanya Talaga, Amal Elsana Alh'jooj and Morgan Campbell, breaks down how to have difficult conversations in a constructive way. It will take place on May 3 at 11 a.m. at The Rose and will be featured in a future episode of Bookends. Talaga is a writer and journalist of Anishinaabe and Polish descent. She is a member of Fort William First Nation. Her book Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death and Hard Truths in a Northern City won the RBC Taylor Prize, the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing and the First Nation Communities Read: Young Adult/Adult Award. All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward was the basis for the 2018 CBC Massey Lectures. Her most recent work is the book and four-part documentary called The Knowing, which is nominated for the 2025 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Alh'jooj is a professor at McGill University and a founder of several NGOs including Arab-Jewish Centre for Equality and Economic Empowerment and Cooperation. She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 and won the New Israel Fund's Human Rights Award in 2013. She is the founder and executive director of the organization PLEDJ (Promoting Leadership, Empowerment, Development and Justice). A Bedouin Palestinian activist born in Israel, she wrote the memoir Hope is a Woman's Name. Campbell is an Ontario-based journalist and a senior contributor at CBC Sports. He was a sports writer at the Toronto Star for over 18 years. His work highlights where sports intersect with off-the-field issues like race, culture, politics and business. His memoir My Fighting Family is his first book. Other events include writing workshops and a panel featuring Canada Reads all-stars Kamal Al-Solaylee, David Chariandy and katherena vermette. Al-Solaylee's memoir Intolerable was a contender on Canada Reads 2015, when it was defended by Kristin Kreuk. Chariandy's novel Brother was shortlisted for Canada Reads in 2019 and was defended by actor and model Lisa Ray. vermette's novel The Break was defended by Candy Palmater in 2017. This year, FOLD is celebrating its 10th anniversary. "This is a big milestone," said Jael Richardson, a Canadian author and executive director of FOLD, in a press statement. "We've been through a lot over these last 10 years and we've learned a lot too." Richardson is a writer, editor, activist and the former books columnist for Q on CBC Radio. Her books include the picture book Because You Are and the nonfiction book The Stone Thrower, which was adapted into a picture book of the same name. Richardson's debut novel, Gutter Child, was published in 2021 and was a finalist for the 2021 Amazon Canada First Novel Award. "The theme, a Decade of Change, invites us to look at what we've accomplished with the FOLD and where we want to go next. It will also allow us to examine what's happening — and not happening — in publishing right now," she said.
Arab Times
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Sir Elton John celebrates 'extraordinary' 10th UK No. 1 album
LONDON, April 12: Sir Elton John has achieved an incredible milestone, securing his 10th UK number-one album with 'Who Believes In Angels?, a collaboration with US country star Brandi Carlile. This achievement comes 52 years after the release of his first number-one album. In an interview with the BBC, Sir Elton expressed his surprise and gratitude, stating, "It seems quite extraordinary that my career has gone on so long. It always feels good to top a chart, no matter where it is. And with this album, I'm especially thrilled because I think it's the finest album I've done for a long time." Who Believes In Angels? was written and recorded in just three weeks in late 2023. The album has garnered critical acclaim, with reviews describing it as "a gutsy, flamboyant tearjerker" and a "late-career high." However, the process of creating the album was not without its challenges. A documentary posted on YouTube revealed the behind-the-scenes tension, showing Sir Elton expressing frustration by slamming down his headphones, shouting at collaborators, and even tearing up song lyrics. Reflecting on the difficulties, Sir Elton explained, "I was nervous, irritable... I was recovering from a hip replacement, but also working in a new way — writing live in the studio with Brandi, producer Andrew Watt, and lyricist Bernie Taupin. It was an enormous challenge, getting those four people together." He continued, "The challenge really was at my feet. I was very nervous because I wanted the album to stand a certain way, but you can't always guarantee it will. My nerves and insecurities and doubt led to a few bad behavior moments, which was just about frustrations within myself." Despite the rough start, once the opening track, The Rose of Laura Nyro, was completed, Sir Elton said, "everything fell into place." Within two and a half weeks, the team had recorded and finished 14 songs. The album's release was initially delayed due to an eye infection that left Sir Elton with vision difficulties. In a recent interview with The Times, he revealed that the condition has impacted his ability to watch his sons play rugby. One of the standout tracks from the album, Swing For The Fences, has been widely praised. Written by Brandi Carlile, the song is seen as a powerful call for empowerment and self-expression. "I'm a woman, Elton's a man, and we both have families, and our dreams have come true," Carlile shared with NME. "I wanted to write an anthem for young people out there, inspiring them to embrace a bigger, more elegant, and more fabulous life." Sir Elton echoed this sentiment, telling BBC News, "At the moment when Brandi wrote this lyric, she wanted to say, 'Listen, fight for yourself. Be proud of yourself who you are, never be ashamed of who you are, and you will win through.'" In the UK, Who Believes In Angels? sold over 15,000 copies in its first two days, making it the best-seller of the week on vinyl. Sir Elton now shares the record for the most UK number-one albums with ABBA, Queen, Kylie Minogue, and Michael Jackson. Elton John's UK Number One Albums: Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (1973) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) Caribou (1974) Elton John's Greatest Hits (1974) Sleeping With The Past (1989) The Very Best Of Elton John (1990) Good Morning To The Night (with Pnau) (2012) Diamonds (2017) The Lockdown Sessions (2021) Who Believes In Angels? (2025) This week's chart also saw the debut of Forever Howlong, the third album by Cambridge indie band Black Country, New Road, which entered at number three. The album, their first without frontman Isaac Wood, marks a shift towards a more soothing, baroque-pop sound. In the singles chart, Alex Warren's Ordinary maintained its number one position for a fourth week, while Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club held steady at number two. Ed Sheeran made a notable return to the Top 10 with his comeback single, Azizam, which entered at number three. Despite its success, it became the first lead single from an album in Sheeran's career to not debut at number one.
