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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus says he nearly 'made out' with iconic '80s male singer… and regrets not going for it
Rocker Mark Hoppus has had plenty of wild experiences as a member of Blink-182 — but he once turned down the chance to share a smooch with an '80s icon who happened to be a man. The bass player, 53, who accidentally revealed his cancer diagnosis online, revealed his near-kiss in an interview with The Independent while promoting his new memoir Fahrenheit-182. Fellow bandmate Tom DeLonge had convinced Hoppus' hero, The Cure frontman Robert Smith, to perform with the group at Wembley Stadium in 2004 singing All of This and a cover of Boys Don't Cry. 'It was so surreal, such a rad moment,' he revealed. 'I went to give him a hug and he leaned in and said, "Give me a kiss."' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the D ailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The bass player, 53, who accidentally revealed his cancer diagnosis online , revealed his near-kiss in an interview with The Independent while promoting his new memoir Fahrenheit-182; Pictured in Indio, CA in April 2023 The bass player instead offered Smith his cheek, which he turned down. 'I wish I had done it,' the All the Small Things singer said with a laugh. 'It would've made such a better story than it almost happened.' Hoppus, who has been happily married to cinematographer Skye Everly since 2007, said he and his fellow Blink-182 members have focused on rock and roll, more than sex and drugs throughout their long career. 'We weren't really big partiers,' the musician explained. 'Sometimes we'd drink or whatever, but it wasn't part of our lifestyle. People weren't getting hammered all the time, and there weren't chicks backstage,' he revealed. 'People would literally come back, take a look around and be like, "This is f***ing boring."' 'The band was always too important to us to put it at risk by doing the stuff that we saw had ruined bands,' he said. The band, which includes Kourtney Kardashian's husband Travis Barker, 49, did not want to burn out and fade away. 'There are so many cautionary tales out there, and don't get me wrong we've gotten close on a bunch of it: we're the band who spent a million dollars recording an album; we've broken up twice and gotten back together twice. We've done a lot of the rock'n'roll clichés, but luckily, it hasn't been drugs and alcohol.' Although the band has had some famously public fights, Hoppus revealed it was his cancer diagnosis that helped bring them back together. 'Everybody really respects and cherishes one another,' he declared. 'We all love Blink and what we built, and we don't want to mess that up any more,' he said. 'We have a common goal.' The band has announced dates for its 2025 Tour, which will begin in August in Hollywood, FL and will crisscross the US through October 4.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Moment Woman Sings Karaoke—With No Idea Band Member Is in the Crowd
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A woman gave a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of a Blink-182 hit, blissfully unaware that Tom DeLonge, the co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band, was in the crowd watching. Monica Gill (@monicasienkiewicz), 41, from Kansas City, Missouri, was on a girls' trip with her college friends—Mary O'Donohue, Michaela McDermott, Shelley Glynn and Julie Scherer—in Palm Springs, coinciding with the first weekend of the nearby Coachella music festival, though they weren't attending. Looking for a fun night out, the group ended up at Neil's Lounge, where Gill, wearing a dress printed with a bikini model's body, was volunteered by her friend O'Donohue to sing one of Blink-182's biggest hits—All the Small Things. "The original plan was that we were supposed to all go up there and sing. But everybody ditched me, and I was left by myself," Gill told Newsweek. "We had been at the bar maybe 15 to 20 minutes when my song was up. I am a horrific singer. I am not being self-deprecating. It is a fact." Knowing her vocal skills were lacking, Gill leaned into the performance with over-the-top commitment. "So, because of this reason, I knew my performance had to be spectacular. Ninety-nine percent of the stuff that I do is for my own entertainment. I really don't get embarrassed and just love to have fun and be silly," she said. A split image of Monica Gill performing and Tom DeLonge's reaction. A split image of Monica Gill performing and Tom DeLonge's reaction. @websitelandlord/@websitelandlord A spectator, Kyle Goldstein (@websitelandlord), 38, filmed the entire spectacle and shared it on TikTok, where it racked up more than 3.4 million views, over 501,000 likes, and countless amused reactions. Gill's energetic stage presence included playful voice changes and dramatic tap-dancing during the musical break. Meanwhile, DeLonge—dressed casually in a white cap and T-shirt—sat at a table in the crowd, and seemed highly amused and unsure how to react to the unexpected tribute. Gill, however, was too caught up in her routine to notice. "When I was performing, I just kept thinking of ways I could keep the performance surprising, funny and interesting," she said. "I was also staring at my friends a majority of the time and just trying to get them to laugh. I didn't really notice anyone else because of the lights." After her showstopping number, Goldstein ran up to Gill to ask if she knew who had just witnessed it. "I was very confused and did not know what he was talking about and neither did my friends," she said. Goldstein then revealed he had caught it all on video. Gill and O'Donohue made their way over to introduce themselves to DeLonge. Gill said: "I was a bit starstruck, and it is a little bit of a blur, but I do remember talking to him saying, 'Did I do the song justice?' and 'I wanted this song to have a lot of angst.' He told me I did the song justice and had a look of bewilderment and amusement," she added. A split image of Monica Gill performing and Tom DeLonge's bemused reaction. A split image of Monica Gill performing and Tom DeLonge's bemused reaction. @websitelandlord/@websitelandlord Reflecting on the night, Gill told Newsweek: "I admit, I am a lot to take in." Her friend McDermott snapped a photo of Gill with DeLonge, while Glynn—described as a mega fan of Blink-182 and their offshoot bands—was "whisper-screaming" for her to leave him alone. Afterward, the vibe in the bar only got better. The group continued singing with other patrons, applying body glitter to anyone interested—courtesy of Glynn. Scherer, another friend who was cheering Gill on during her tap sequence, captured more footage of the fun. "It was an amazing night. It is not uncommon to have that much fun with my friends. I really thought nothing of it but a fun story to tell. Then Kyle posted the video, and the sensation started," Gill said. She was stunned by the overwhelmingly positive response online. "The internet can be a cruel place, and I am absolutely shocked at how 98 percent of the comments are positive and good. I feel like people really get my personality and true self. My one and only intention was just to have fun and entertain," Gill added. "I used to be a kindergarten teacher, so I know how to keep attention and not care what people think." Monica Gill (in white dress) runs up to Tom DeLonge (in white baseball cap) in the bar after realizing he was part of the crowd. Monica Gill (in white dress) runs up to Tom DeLonge (in white baseball cap) in the bar after realizing he was part of the crowd. @monicasienkiewicz/@monicasienkiewicz Goldstein, who captured the viral moment, told Newsweek: "That night, I saw Tom DeLonge in the bar and I was stoked. Very low-key bar. Not too many people there yet. I saw this group of girls at a table—seemed like a girls' trip. One of them went up to do karaoke and started singing All the Small Things by Blink-182. But I noticed she was just singing to her friends. Neither she nor her friends were looking over at Tom, so I realized—they have no friggin' idea. "When she finished, I walked up and told them and their jaws dropped. It was hilarious, and I couldn't believe I was in the middle of such a perfect moment you only see online or in the movies," Goldstein said. He stayed in touch with Gill after the video took off. "Now her and I have been in touch because I want to make sure she gets all the attention she deserves to the extent that she wants it. She's the star. Everyone loves her in the comments section." Social-media users were quick to share their admiration. "If I ever made Tom DeLonge laugh, I'd put it on my resume," wrote one user. "The moment, the shirt, the artist. This is the most 2000 video of 2025," said Felipe Ahumada. "She had NO idea he was at her show," added another viewer. "He's at her show watching, waiting, commiserating," posted Paula Sandra. "Why is everyone so calm when Tom DeLonge is there? Also, I would never stop talking about that I made him laugh," added Victoria. Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blink-182 'Missionary Impossible' tour: How to get tickets, tour dates and more
Say it ain't so! No, I'm not referencing Weezer this time. Blink-182 is kicking off another tour towards the end of summer 2025 that they're calling Missionary Impossible. And while the popular late '90s band released their first album in over a decade, One More Time, the set list will mostly feature their more iconic songs from the '90s and early 2000s (think: "What's My Age Again?," "All the Small Things," "Adam's Song," "I Miss You") and we're here for it. Alkaline Trio — which includes Matt Skiba who replaced Tom DeLonge as singer and guitarist for several years — will join DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker on tour for every show. So if you're ready to experience a Blink-182 rock show, here's when you can get your tickets and where they'll be performing. Starting Friday, Apr. 11 at 10 a.m. local venue time, you can buy tickets to a Blink-182 show on Ticket presales start Wednesday, Apr. 9 at 10 a.m. Sign up However, if you're a Citi cardholder, you've already got access to the presale tickets until Thursday, April 10 at 1 p.m. via the Citi Entertainment program. Get presale tickets Prices for a general admission ticket for the Blink-182 Missionary Impossible tour haven't been released to the public yet (you can see prices if you're a Citi cardholder though). Select tickets are already available through third part resell sites like VividSeats, where prices start at $233 for opening night of the tour. We'll update this story as soon as tickets go on general sale. Find tickets Here's a full list of where Blink-182 will be touring in 2025 (fingers crossed they're coming to your area!). Aug 28 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Aug 29 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Sep 1 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium Sep 3 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Sep 4 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach Sep 6 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Sep 7 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC Sep 9 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion Sep 11 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater Sep 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Four Chord Music Festival Sep 14 – Ashbury Park, NJ – Sea Hear Now Sep 16 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center Sep 17 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center Sep 21 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Sep 22 – Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater Sep 24 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP Sep 26 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater Sep 27 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center Oct 2 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival Oct 4 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blink-182 to perform on Daniel Island this summer
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Multi-platinum, award-winning rock band Blink-182 will perform on Daniel Island in late summer. The band, featuring Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker, will kick off its 20-city 'Missionary Impossible Tour' on August 28 in Hollywood, Florida. They are scheduled to play at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island just days later, on September 1, with special guests Alkaline Trio. Fans can score access to pre-sale tickets beginning April 8 at noon, and tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m. 15 concerts to see in Charleston this spring Organizers say the tour will offer various VIP packages and experiences for fans, including premium tickets, access to a pre-show hospitality lounge, and special merchandise. Blink-182 quickly rose to fame in the late 90s with hit songs 'All the Small Things,' 'What's My Age Again,' 'The Rock Show,' and 'I Miss You,' among many others. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The state of politics makes dating hard. Thankfully I'm queer in New York.
Hear this story My first date with a woman was a second chance. She asked me out during my senior year of college when I was still partially in the closet. I freaked out, and it took me a year to work up the nerve to ask her about it again. We met at a cidery in Durham, North Carolina, in a city neither of us lived in. On the way there, I blasted 'First Date' by Blink-182. Tom DeLonge's distinct nasal whine was the only thing I could think of that would capture what I felt, a mix of curiosity and longing I had pushed down for my entire life. The date lasted two days and spanned multiple North Carolina towns. I left my phone in an Uber halfway through. About a week later, COVID-19 would shut down the United States. We continued to see each other, watching "Tiger King" on Netflix and ordering takeout. After a month or so, things fizzled out. We keep in touch occasionally. I continued to go on dates with men for three more years, although I wasn't seeking them out. I think I was trying to prove to myself that I was bisexual. Heterosexuality felt like something that was supposed to happen to me rather than something I actively enjoyed. In the interim, I found myself dating the kind of left-leaning men one dates in their 20s. They talked about politics in the abstract as things to be debated rather than the real-life experiences of others. I was someone they could share their hot takes with. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In 2023, I switched my dating apps to exclude men and haven't looked back. As Valentine's Day nears, many of us won't be able to escape what it's like dating in modern American politics. This is my experience. Realizing I'm queer was a big part of my dating life I'm queer. That's how I would describe myself if someone asked. It affects everything about me, including how I view politics. For many people in the LGBTQ+ community, being gay is inextricably linked to their political identity. That's not really by choice – when your entire existence has been stigmatized or outright denied by the right and only tolerated by the left for years, you don't have the option to be conservative or even apolitical. Opinion:Republicans care more about attacking 1% of Americans than helping any of us The use of the word 'queer' itself is inherently political, a reclamation of what was once only used as a slur – and, occasionally, in my inbox, still is. It's still a word some people in the LGBTQ+ community are uncomfortable with. For me, it feels most authentic to who I am. I prefer the fluidity of the word 'queer' in terms of both sexuality and gender. 'Lesbian' also feels like a fitting descriptor despite my history of dating men. I can't avoid the politics of dating Still, dating didn't get magically easier once I came out. It just meant that I was finally dating people I was attracted to. Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is regarded as the loneliest generation in America, with 73% of 18- to 22-year-olds reporting that they sometimes or always felt alone. This is reflected in our information on dating and marriage: The number of married people has recently risen to 51%, according to the Pew Research Center, after a 20-year decline. In some ways, this is also reflected in my own dating experiences. Since moving to New York City, I've been challenging myself to date more to make friends or find someone special. Because of this, I also spend a lot of time on apps such as Tinder and Hinge. Opinion:Republicans are going after marriage. LGBTQ+ people like me tried to warn you. Thanks to dating apps, I've been on a handful of dates over the past year. While none of them worked out, they all taught me something. On one date, we borrowed books from each other (they lent me "Nevada" by Imogen Binnie, and I lent them "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe). After going to a show with someone else, I discovered I didn't like stand-up comedy. My hobbies, interests, past, and how I see the world come up when dating. In turn, I enjoy learning the same things about another person. I've also been trying to meet people, friends and lovers alike, which generally means spending time in queer spaces. There are 48 LGBTQ+ bars in New York City. I've been to two in the past week alone. I've found that most people stick to themselves. When you're alone, people will strike up a conversation with you, but it's usually not flirtatious. Politics will come up in passing, just by the nature of my job. Most people I run into have the same politics as I do. I don't mind that. I'm sure there are some LGBTQ+ people in these spaces with whom I disagree, but I haven't come across them. Can love survive politics?He watches Fox, I watch CNN. Secret to our relationship? Know when to stop talking. | Opinion Forum Occasionally, I'll get a phone number or Instagram username while I'm out, but it's never a priority. I find it more fun to just exist without the expectation of meeting someone. I don't feel lonely, I feel free. Dating has gotten easier for me. Now, I hope to find my future. I do hope to end up with a long-term love one day. As more friends have found their life partners, I've started looking to their relationships as examples. The ones I admire the most are the relationships where politics are at the forefront, even if it feels more and more like we queer people have no say in the matter. I want to be with someone I can communicate with, someone comfortable with my outspoken nature. I want someone to watch movies and television shows with. I want someone I can imagine spending the rest of my life with. To me, that means being with someone who aligns with my political values. For those in my generation, I encourage you to treat dating or meeting people like a muscle: You have to build strength in it. The only way to combat loneliness is to find your community, no matter what it looks like. It's not easy, but it is worth it. I'm going to meet the right person eventually. I have to keep going on dates and looking for that person. All I know is that I'm much happier dating now than I ever was dating guys. Follow USA TODAY columnist Sara Pequeño on X, formerly Twitter: @sara__pequeno
