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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
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- Irish Examiner
Wedding of the Week: J1 in San Fran leads to Kerry proposal and big day in Clare
Once school's out, it's summer romance season. For Megan Lawlor and James Ensor, their sunshine chapters have unfolded into a life-long love story. Megan, a primary school teacher, says: 'We met in San Francisco while we were on our J1 in the summer of 2016. We were introduced by a mutual friend, Tomás Barry.' Six years later, another holiday trip set the scene for the engagement. As Megan and James — who works for Google — motored around Kerry in a campervan, they decided to stop off at Dingle marina, which is where James popped the question in August 2022. Megan Lawlor and James Ensor. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming Their pal Tomás played a key role yet again, as groomsman; as Megan, from Ballinasloe, Co Galway, and James, from Sandymount, Dublin, were married recently by celebrant Gráinne McGibney, Atlantic Vows, at the Armada Hotel, Spanish Point, Co Clare — with a reception at the same venue. 'Gráinne made the ceremony so personal. Everyone was raving about how great she was,' says Megan. 'A golf cart transported me, my dad, and the bridal party the short journey across from Armada House [where they got ready] to the Armada Hotel. The ceremony music was by Rachel Goode and the flowers were kindly sourced and arranged by the groom's mother, Lydia Ensor.' Megan Lawlor and James Ensor. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming Lydia and the groom's father Simon Ensor, along with Megan's parents Caroline and Robert Lawlor, celebrated with the newlyweds, as did the bride's grandfather, James Lawlor Sr. 'It was very special to have my grandfather in attendance on the day, in his 87th year,' says Megan. 'The speeches were also a highlight, especially my dad's — as I am an only child, it was an emotional day for him and my mam.' Megan's close friends Áine Kinsella, Ciara Corbett, Claire Keane, Jane Corbett, and her cousin Sinéad Doherty were her bridesmaids. James had his friends by his side also, with Christian Stevens as best man and Andrew Cloonan, William Shanahan, and Oran Mulvey joining Tomás as groomsmen. Megan Lawlor and James Ensor. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming Their big day was 'full of laughter, love and lots of dancing', says Megan: 'The food at the Armada Hotel was a standout highlight for the guests, especially the drinks reception snacks [tacos and bao buns] and the duck starter at the meal.' Brian Dalton performed the entertainment for the drinks reception. 'He set the perfect vibe, accompanied by his friend Johnny,' says Megan. Mixtape had everyone dancing later in the evening. 'Our first dance song was an acoustic version of Times Like These by the Foo Fighters [James's favourite band].' Megan Lawlor and James Ensor. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming Megan bought her dream dress at The One by Sinead Corcoran in Rathmines: 'It is called 'The Hamilton' by Moira Hughes and was so comfy to wear! The veil and earrings were from Kyna Maree online, and I wore shoes from Asos.' Eilish Moran was the makeup artist. 'My own hairdresser from Dublin, Kelly Griffin, assisted by her friend Ruth, did my hair,' says Megan. Megan Lawlor and James Ensor with their wedding party. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming The groomsmen's suits were from Tector, Rathmines. Photography was by David Olsthoorn and Laurie Brosnan of Awake and Dreaming ( with videographer Kevin Caffrey of Little Bear Film. The newlyweds spent a week in Morocco as 'part one' of their honeymoon. 'We plan to go away somewhere else in the summer for 'Honeymoon: Part Two'.' says Megan. She and James live in Harold's Cross, Dublin, in the house they bought and renovated last year. If you would like your wedding to feature in Weekend, email
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Addison Rae just released her debut studio album, solidifying her status as pop music's latest ‘it' girl
Addison Rae is ready to reintroduce herself. Since amassing more than 88 million followers on TikTok, the 24-year-old has effectively pivoted her career from social media influencer to full-blown pop girl — and her self-titled, debut studio album, Addison, released on June 6, is proof of that. Rae, a former cheerleader from Louisiana, is living out her nostalgic "noughties" dream — and she's making music that captures that feeling. On Addison, Rae serves up her now signature trip-hop meets synth-pop sound. 'Diet Pepsi,' Rae's first release since 2021's 'Obsessed,' marked a turning point in the young star's career: It showcased Rae's artistry at its most sophisticated. Addison's 12-song tracklist, through its exploration of fantasy, fearlessness and doing what feels good and right for you, solidifies Rae as both a student of pop divas past and the genre's latest 'it' girl. ''Addison' is out now and alive everywhere in the universe for you to receiveeeeeee!!! This is my most personal and intimate possession,' she captioned an Instagram post. 'Making music is vulnerable, energetically sensitive, electric, gratifying, challenging…… pure magic. I am unbelievably proud.' At midnight on album release day, Rae debuted her sixth single along with the song's accompanying music video. Showcasing Rae at her most vulnerable, 'Times Like These,' which delves into her past and current tribulations, sounds like something you'd hear in a Josh Schwartz teen drama from the 2000s. Hours before Addison hit streamers, Rae performed a private show at the Box in New York City, where she played the album's singles and previewed some previously unreleased tracks. She then stopped by a Matchaful to unveil her limited edition 'Summer Forever' drink with the café. Early listeners have spoken: The album is filled with bangers. 'The very fact that addison rae just released a skipless debut album and managed to carve out a signature sound and artistic niche for herself in the oversaturated climate of today's music market,' one fan named Vidya wrote on X. 'Imagine I just told you that there was a female pop album that just dropped, that talks about familial love, the general angst and confusion you feel in your twenties and radical acceptance, and did it in a way that was really artistically intelligent,' a TikTok user named Sam said. 'Now, imagine I just told you that was Addison Rae.' Another X user raved about Rae's song 'New York,' writing, 'obsessed with everything about this track. her starting her debut album with the phrase 'take a bite of the big apple,' not only referencing new york but also adam and eve and the beginning of human civilization.. like there's LAYERSSS. addison rae you are a genius.' In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, Rae discussed how precious Addison is to her, and how she wants to give the album its moment. 'I think I'm in the space right now where I'm just really anticipating it coming out, and I'm like, trying to hit all the stops,' she said ahead of its debut. 'And even with posting and feeling like, 'Okay, well, I really want to make sure I give this the credit and the energy that it deserves.' I think sometimes I shy away from that because I'll be like … 'Is it going to be too much if I'm just like, 'Alright, everybody! The album's this many days away' … Sometimes I get onto myself about that and I'll be like, 'No, it deserves that.'' Focusing on her passions was more of a risk than a given. 'I just had this really strong intuition and gut feeling that, as unrealistic as it seemed, I needed to do it — there's no time like now to try and chase those dreams,' she told Elle earlier this year of her decision to pursue music. The pursuit of those dreams seems to have paid off. Long before she was lauded as a pop princess, Rae was a mainstay on the video-sharing platform, TikTok. The Louisiana native first joined the app in July 2019, where she posted a slew of content that ranged from TikTok challenges to dancing and lip-synching videos. She racked up a million followers within a matter of months and made the decision to leave Louisiana State University shortly after. The rest, as they say, is history. Rae made her film debut with 2021's He's All That, the same year she released 'Obsessed.' She starred in the horror flick Thanksgiving in 2023, three months after dropping her EP AR, which features the Charli XCX-assisted track '2 Die 4.' The release of Addison comes a year after Rae famously collaborated with Charli on the 'Von Dutch' remix. From there, she went on to garner widespread acclaim with the debut of her first major single 'Diet Pepsi,' a hypnotic, synth-pop track about young lust, in August 2024. The song's release was accompanied by a black-and-white video conceptualized by Rae herself. 'I think even going [and] watching old movies, and appreciating them for what they are, and how strongly you had to communicate through a black-and-white video, for people to take their time and watch it,' Rae told Lowe of making the video. 'And I think the song deserves that treatment of like, 'I get it. You're gonna have to focus really hard on it,' but I want you to have to focus really hard on it to get it.' Suddenly, after 'Diet Pepsi,' it felt as though Rae was inescapable. She joined Charli onstage during her 'Sweat Tour' stop at New York City's Madison Square Garden that September before dropping 'Aquamarine,' her single about transformation and rebirth, in October, followed by its remix 'Aquamarine/Arcamarine' in November. Rae ushered in the new year with the release of her third single off the album 'High Fashion' in February 2025. On the track, Rae sees no appeal in embarking on a drug-fueled bender and instead opts for the finer things in life: a closet full of couture. She sings, with her soft, atmospheric vocals atop a darker, synthier sound, 'I don't need your drugs/I'd rather get high fashion.' After gracing the cover of Vogue France, the singer dropped her fourth single in April 2025. With 'Headphones On,' Rae gives listeners a peek into how she relies on music as an escape from crisis and reality. The 24-year-old singer then reunited with Charli XCX at Coachella, where she performed the 'Von Dutch' remix. 'Fame Is a Gun,' Rae's fifth and final single — and music video — ahead of album release day, hit streaming platforms in May 2025. The track's artwork is a photo of a young Rae posing with sunglasses indoors, likely a nod to the fact that Rae has always been drawn to living a glamorous life. Rae's album, more than anything, is about arrival. 'It's arrival to who I feel like I've become,' she told Lowe. 'I've experienced all these trials and ups and downs, and great high moments to land here.' Whether you're a fan of Rae or a fan of music in general, Addison reflects an undeniable truth: We're watching an artist come into her own before our eyes.
UPI
2 days ago
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- UPI
Listen: Addison Rae releases debut album, 'Times Like These' music video
1 of 3 | Addison Rae released her debut album Friday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- Addison Rae released her debut album, Addison, on Friday. The singer, 24, also dropped a music video to accompany the 10th track, "Times Like These." In that song, Rae wrestles with the feeling that "life moves faster than me." "Can't feel the ground beneath my feet," she sings. The video opens with Rae traveling near the ocean with an apparent lover. Viewers later see her in a dressing room, preparing for a performance. In May, she released the song "Fame is a Gun" and its music video. She previously released "Diet Pepsi," "Aquamarine," "High Fashion" and "Headphones On." The album also includes the songs "New York," "Money is Everything," "Lost & Found," "Summer Forever," "In the Rain" and "Life's No Fun Through Clear Waters."
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Addison Rae's Long-Awaited Debut Album ‘Addison' Is Here
Addison Rae's debut album Addison is here. With her first full-length project, she's also releasing the video for her latest single 'Times Like These.' Rae's Addison comes a year since she first began teasing new music. Last June, she posted a video of her underwater as the then-unreleased track 'Aquamarine' played over it. Lead single 'Diet Pepsi' was dropped in August, with 'Aquamarine' officially arriving a couple months later. Ahead of the album, she unveiled five total songs off the LP, all with their own videos. More from Rolling Stone Addison Rae Has a Taste for the Glamorous Life on 'Fame Is a Gun' Addison Rae Gets Ready to Reintroduce Herself in Debut Album Trailer Addison Rae Unveils Her Debut Album Track List Using a Rack of Undies 'Times Like These' is the latest in her stream of singles and arrives with a dance-heavy new video. The visual was directed by photographer Ethan James Green. Rae's debut album was written and produced by Rae with Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser, both of whom are Max Martin's protégées. 'We were both shocked [that] her taste leaned very left and underground at times,' Kloser told Rolling Stone in Rae's cover story earlier this year. Addison arrives nearly four years after Rae first tried to make the jump from TikTok stardom to pop. She released her first single 'Obsessed' in 2021, which ended up not taking off as she hoped. She ended up scrapping her first EP, but after the songs leaked and generated buzz online, she put them out in 2023. Rae has since signed to Columbia Records. Before unveiling her solo songs, she further cemented more Main Pop Girl points by appearing on a remix of Charli XCX's 'Von Dutch.' She has performed the song live with XCX at a Brat release show in Los Angeles as well as the UK star's 2025 Coachella set. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Foo Fighters Make Major Announcement in the Wake of Dave Grohl's Cheating Scandal
has another confession to make: he and the Foo Fighters are back! On May 13, the rock legends announced their first show of 2025. The band—known for hits like "Everlong," "Times Like These," and Best Of You"—will play the Singapore Grand Prix, the Formula 1 racing event taking place from Oct. 3-5. The Foo Fighters will play Oct. 4. They join a packed lineup that includes fellow alternative icons Smashing Pumpkins, metal superstars Babymetal, '80s rock legends Crowded House, and Elton John. Unless the band plays another date before then, this will be the Foo Fighters' first show of the year, and the first since Dave went public with the news that he fathered a child out of wedlock. In September 2024, Dave revealed he'd recently welcomed "a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage" to longtime wife, Jordyn Blum. At the time of the announcement, his band had just wrapped up their Everything Or Nothing At All tour with their last proper gig on Aug. 18. Foo Fighters did play a private event at Anaheim's House of Blues on Sept. 6. Then, Dave made his announcement, and the band pulled out of the 2024 Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Conn. In his confession, Dave said he planned to be a "loving and supportive parent" to his new child while also working on regaining his family's trust and earning "their forgiveness." Dave and Jordyn have three daughters: Violet, 19, Harper, 16, and 10-year-old Ophelia. Following her father's shocking confession, Violet and Harper deactivated their social media accounts (though both have since revived them). Though the Foo Fighters haven't played since the drama, Dave has made a handful of public performances. In January, he reunited with the other surviving members of Nirvana to play FireAid, benefiting victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. St. Vincent, Joan Jett, Kim Gordon and Violet Grohl sang with the band. Dave also played with Post Malone on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary show in February and teamed with the LA Philharmonic in April to perform two Foo Fighters songs.
