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New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
K-Pop fever grips Delhi at KCCI's All India K-Pop Contest 2025
Delhi wins big This year, Delhi had more to cheer for, with homegrown dance team 3plus4crew bagging the top spot in the dance category. Their electrifying performance of Korean boy band Seventeen's 2023 hit 'Super' sent the crowd into an all-out frenzy. Led by dancer Nitin Theo, the 13-member Delhi-based crew is a returning champion—they previously won the dance category in 2016. Their choice to perform a Seventeen track was personal, tied to both their journey as a dance crew and the boy band's own rags-to-riches story. 'Seventeen was a group with many struggles who came together and decided to pull through as a team. Their journey during those hard times inspired us to perform 'Super',' says Theo. Theo, a fan of both Seventeen and BTS, says he is often inspired by the choreographers behind the scenes. One name that stands out is Keone Madrid. 'We were introduced to BTS through Keone Madrid,' he shares. The winner of the vocal category was Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad, who delivered a soulful rendition of South Korean singer Ailee's 'U & I'. Marking the 15th year of the contest, Hwang Il Yong, director of Korean Cultural Centre India, said, 'The contest stands as a symbol of the deep cultural bond between Korea and India. The love for K-pop and Korean culture in India has constantly been growing and I wish the bond between our two countries goes on to become even stronger.'
North Wales Chronicle
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Britain's Got Talent 2025: How to vote for your favourite
The acts have impressed the judges and audience to get this far but now, they'll be doing everything they can to secure a spot in the final. So far, only one live semi-final episode has taken place, meaning two acts will progress. With eight more spots up for grabs, you might be wondering how you can vote to help your favourite make it all the way to the final. Sharing a short video on Britain's Got Talent's official Instagram stories, presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly told fans how they can vote. To make your vote count, you'll need to make sure you are registered which can be done via the ITV website or the app. The vote will open when the show is on so viewers will need to listen out for the instructions. Viewers will get five free votes during each episode. A post shared by Britain's Got Talent (@bgt) So far, the following acts received enough votes to progress to the final stage of the talent competition (at the time of writing): Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden sent Swiss dance troupe The Blackouts straight through to the grand finale after debuting the live show golden buzzer. Recommended reading: Britain's Got Talent viewers slam ITV show for 'absolutely terrible' acts Britain's Got Talent fans complain 'waste of time' as KSI prank slammed Britain's Got Talent reveals huge new 'twist' for live shows in ITV first At the outset of Saturday's episode (April 26), Ant and Dec revealed that Holden was given the 'first' live show golden buzzer power so she could send a contestant straight through to the final. The Blackouts performed, showing off their dance and acrobatic act featuring LED-created shapes on stage and a person appearing to get lifted into the air holding balloons, to a melody of songs including Galantis' Runaway (U & I) and Coldplay's A Sky Full Of Stars. Britain's Got Talent continues on Saturday nights on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Herald Scotland
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Britain's Got Talent 2025: How to vote for your favourite
So far, only one live semi-final episode has taken place, meaning two acts will progress. With eight more spots up for grabs, you might be wondering how you can vote to help your favourite make it all the way to the final. How to vote to help acts make it to Britain's Got Talent final Sharing a short video on Britain's Got Talent's official Instagram stories, presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly told fans how they can vote. To make your vote count, you'll need to make sure you are registered which can be done via the ITV website or the app. The vote will open when the show is on so viewers will need to listen out for the instructions. Viewers will get five free votes during each episode. Who are the Britain's Got Talent finalists so far? So far, the following acts received enough votes to progress to the final stage of the talent competition (at the time of writing): Vinnie McKee (singer) The Blackouts (dance group) Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden sent Swiss dance troupe The Blackouts straight through to the grand finale after debuting the live show golden buzzer. Recommended reading: At the outset of Saturday's episode (April 26), Ant and Dec revealed that Holden was given the 'first' live show golden buzzer power so she could send a contestant straight through to the final. The Blackouts performed, showing off their dance and acrobatic act featuring LED-created shapes on stage and a person appearing to get lifted into the air holding balloons, to a melody of songs including Galantis' Runaway (U & I) and Coldplay's A Sky Full Of Stars. Britain's Got Talent continues on Saturday nights on ITV1 and ITVX.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to vote for your favourite Britain's Got Talent act to reach the 2025 final
Britain's Got Talent viewers are voting to send their favourite acts through to the grand final and if you want to make a difference, here's how you can. The acts have impressed the judges and audience to get this far but now, they'll be doing everything they can to secure a spot in the final. So far, only one live semi-final episode has taken place, meaning two acts will progress. With eight more spots up for grabs, you might be wondering how you can vote to help your favourite make it all the way to the final. Sharing a short video on Britain's Got Talent's official Instagram stories, presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly told fans how they can vote. To make your vote count, you'll need to make sure you are registered which can be done via the ITV website. The vote will open when the show is on so viewers will need to listen out for the instructions. So far, the following acts received enough votes to progress to the final stage of the talent competition (at the time of writing): Vinnie McKee (singer) The Blackouts (dance group) Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden sent Swiss dance troupe The Blackouts straight through to the grand finale after debuting the live show golden buzzer. Recommended reading: Britain's Got Talent viewers slam ITV show for 'absolutely terrible' acts Britain's Got Talent fans complain 'waste of time' as KSI prank slammed Britain's Got Talent reveals huge new 'twist' for live shows in ITV first At the outset of Saturday's episode (April 26), Ant and Dec revealed that Holden was given the 'first' live show golden buzzer power so she could send a contestant straight through to the final. The Blackouts performed, showing off their dance and acrobatic act featuring LED-created shapes on stage and a person appearing to get lifted into the air holding balloons, to a melody of songs including Galantis' Runaway (U & I) and Coldplay's A Sky Full Of Stars. Britain's Got Talent continues on Saturday nights on ITV1 and ITVX.
BreakingNews.ie
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Amanda Holden debuts live show golden buzzer, revealing first 2025 finalist
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has sent Swiss dance troupe The Blackouts straight through to the grand finale after debuting the live show golden buzzer. The first semi-final live show of the 2025 series of ITV reality contest took place at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London on Saturday. Advertisement The real-time broadcasts are voted on by the viewers, with the judges Simon Cowell, Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli, giving their opinions. At the outset of Saturday's episode, Geordie presenting duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly revealed that Holden has been given the 'first' live show golden buzzer power, so she can send a contestant straight through to the final. The Blackouts performed, showing off their dance and acrobatic act featuring LED-created shapes on stage and a person appearing to get lifted into the air holding balloons, to a melody of songs including Galantis' Runaway (U & I) and Coldplay's A Sky Full Of Stars. Dixon said the group 'make people smile', and 'feel good', while Holden faced loud chants from the audience to give them the golden buzzer. Advertisement Before awarding it to them, Holden said 'my heart sores for you', while Cowell said they 'were the kind of act I believe can win the series this year'. The show also saw the presenters apologising for child magician Teddy Magic, eight, needing more time to come on stage, and Cowell fill time by making criticisms about the rock n'roll dinosaur act. It was later revealed that Teddy would be sitting the live show out, and the presenters said there is hope he would return to the programme later in the series. Instead of the magic act, Vinnie McKee – who won Cowell's 2025 golden buzzer – took the slot, singing Chasing Cars from Snow Patrol in his operatic style. Advertisement Following voting, Scottish singer McKee was revealed as the winner of the first 2025 live semi-final and was told he is through to the finale. Donnelly later said there was 'a technical issue' that was delaying the semi-final, and chatted with the judges while that was sorted. Judges, Amanda Holden (left) and Alesha Dixon (Ian West/PA) Also performing was Japanese act Akira Ohashi, whose routine included hiding his bottom half nudity with plates that bore the faces of the judges, and American horror-themed act Auzzy Blood. Blood returned to the stage after his debut on BGT attracted hundreds of complaints. Advertisement His latest act saw him using his nostrils to thrown heavyweights around the stage, and using several sharp objects in a sword swallowing act. Holden said it 'turned my stomach', and said she 'couldn't imagine' the King having to see the grotesque horror show at the Royal Variety Performance. Nudist Ohashi, Blood and Jurassic rockers Heavysaurus were sent home, after failing to thrill the audience at home. Zimbabwean singer Linda Mudzenda, who lives in Bedford, and South Korean magician Eden Choi also placed in the top, but were not put through to the finale. Advertisement Britain's Got Talent's 18th season began earlier this year, with the show seeing a number of different styles of performers compete for a chance to star in the Royal Variety Performance and win a cash prize. Previous winners have included singer Susan Boyle, dance act Diversity and dog act Ashleigh And Pudsey. The show will return to ITV and ITVX next Saturday at 7pm.
