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Usher Apologizes To Sabrina Carpenter's Dad Following Cherry Ordeal At 2025 Met Gala
Oh, oh oh— Usher's so sorry! Following the 2025 Met Gala, Sabrina Carpenter posted a photo recap from her extravagant night out including the highlight of Usher feeding her a cherry during his performance at the event. The final slide was a screenshot of her father, David Carpenter's reaction to the infamous cherry moment. '? Weird,' he wrote in the text after resharing the photo of her and Ursher. The crooner immediately took to the comments to issue a light-hearted apology. 'Apologies Mr Carpenter [laughing emoji] [cherries emoji],' wrote the father of four. Inside this year's Met Gala, Usher was one of two surprise performers with the other being Stevie Wonder. The eternal heartthrob serenaded the crowd with 'U Don't Have To Call,' 'Yeah!,' and 'OMG.' Per Vogue, Wonder performed 'Sir Duke,' 'Black Man,' 'Higher Ground,' 'Isn't She Lovely,' 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours),' 'I Wish,' and 'Superstition' before he and Ush sang 'Another Star' as a duet. The outlet noted that the show — and the evening which was in honor of Black dandyism — began on the Met steps as Silk & Sound, a 20-person chorus, wowed guests with a rendition of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough.' When the party moved inside, the chorus covered an array of notable classics including Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove,' Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You,' Bob Marley's 'Three Little Birds,' Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together,' Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day,' Luther Vandross' 'Never Too Much,' McFadden & Whitehead's 'Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now,' and even Stevie Wonder's 'Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing.' Promptly after the Met Gala, Usher jetted off to London to close out his Past Present Future tour. More from A$AP Rocky Doesn't Believe In "Weird" Absent Black Fathers Stereotype Ciara Claims Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Are Already Hinting At Baby No. 4 While Discussing Baby Fever Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Met Gala's No-Phone Rule, Gifts Fans Rare POV From Inside
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23-05-2025
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These Celebrities Gave College Commencement Speeches With the Best Advice for 2025 Grads
Every year, celebrities, businesspeople, politicians, artists, and more get asked to address a graduating class in a commencement speech. The moment, which is usually equally exciting to the honoree as it is to the university, can shape how the graduates feel about their future after their cap and gown days. Will they leave her inspired? Will they go for their dreams? To Usher, who was asked to deliver the commencement speech for Emory University to the 2025 graduating class this year, the honor was quite a milestone. So much so that he proudly wrote every word in his speech, and even shared the process with the New York Times. More from SheKnows 16 Gifts 2025 High School Graduates Will Find Way More Useful Than a Card Full of Cash 'There's a beginning, there's a middle and there's an end, and within that process, what you choose to make people feel,' he told the outlet. 'Do they smile? Do they think? Do they laugh? Do they cry? Are they angry? Are they motivated?' 'In the same way I've figured out how tone and algorithm and cadence work in music, it does the same in speech,' he said. Together with Usher, find out what other stars added 'Commencement Speaker' to their resume this year below! The White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge left Emerson College graduates giggling in their seats during their commencement ceremony on May 11. In her speech, Coolidge remembered some of her biggest dreams, including her dream of becoming the queen of Monaco after seeing a picture of Grace Kelly in a magazine. 'In retrospect, it was the one and only thing I really had going for me,' the Emmy winner said. 'I had this thing inside of me telling me that I could achieve anything, anything, in this world, and there was just nothing to back it up.' 'When you find the thing that you want to do, I really want to highly recommend, just friggin' go for it,' she told the graduates. 'You really have to psych yourself up into believing absurd possibilities, and you have to believe that they are not absurd.' Bones star Emily Deschanel delivered an inspiring speech for her Alma Mater, Boston University. In it, she talked about the importance of empathy in all circumstances, no matter where their journeys lead them. 'Empathy isn't weakness,' she said. 'It's not about letting people off the hook for their behavior and choices. It's about understanding what led to those choices so you can decide how to respond from a place of authenticity.' Usher proudly delivered Emory University's commencement speech this year after receiving an honorary doctorate from the institution. In his speech, the 'Yeah!' singer talked about one of the biggest challenges he faced when he first moved to Atlanta, Georgia. 'I was academically so far behind that I was unable to keep up and the staff at the school that I attended didn't have the resources to help me, so I was assigned to remedial classes, which at the time felt like a judgment on my ability,' he remembered. 'As a young Black man, or a kid at the time, I was discouraged.' 'The system doesn't always understand, and it doesn't always celebrate passion; however, before I could sing, before I could dance, or before I was a doctor, I had passion,' he said. 'Sometimes, you may be passed on; someone, for some reason, may not understand or feel the same as you do, but if you change your mindset, you can blaze a new trail in the system.' Saturday Night Live legend Molly Shannon took her Alma Mater by storm in her hilarious commencement speech at NYU. 'Whatever road you choose to follow, you will hit bumps,' Shannon told students, per Washington Square News. 'These bumps will make you feel stuffed or like a failure, or make you regret choosing to go down that road in the first place — the key is how you react.' Henry Winkler surely gave graduates chills when he delivered his speech to Georgetown University's College of Arts & Sciences. 'You can be the voice of the children before they ever take their first step, before they ever speak their first word,' Hinkler said in his speech. 'I want to tell you — I don't know you, I met some of you, I took some selfies, I met a future reporter, but for the most part, I don't know you — but I'm telling you from my gedeyrem, from my center, I am so proud of you.' 'I am proud of how you got yourself into these chairs. And I cannot wait to see who you become,' he continued. 'This world is yours now. And this world needs fixing. And I pray to the heavens that you are the fixers. I say to you now, go!' Elizabeth Banks was thrilled to return to her Alma Mater this year and deliver her commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania. In her speech, she looked back at some moments in her college days, and how some of those lessons shaped her attitude moving forward. In one moment, she talked about how one class had mandatory attendance, and that any absence would deduct a half grade. After getting an A in most of the semester, there was one class she couldn't make because of a family wedding she needed to attend. 'In the end, I went to my cousin's wedding and I took the hit,' she told the crowd. 'I drove to Tennessee with my family, including my grandmother, who sat in the middle seat for seven hours. I had a wonderful time. My Grammy passed away soon after and my cousin, just a few years older than me, she's gone now too. I have never regretted that choice. I didn't graduate summa cum laude and that's never come up, not once.' 'The profound lesson I learned through all this was that our values conflict sometimes and it's making choices in those moments that help you clarify who you are and what you value in this world,' she reflected. 'And that's adulting.' 'It's not just cleaning your hair out of the drain of a shared shower or sink, which you should absolutely do. It's the series of decisions you make when your values conflict, GPA or family, creativity or security, loyalty or personal growth, love or money,' she said. 'Your path is guaranteed to be paved with these decisions.' While Regina Hall's full speech isn't available online, it's clear that delivering her commencement speech at Fordham University meant a lot to her. 'What I don't remember is my GPA, I don't remember many of my tests or exams, what I do remember are the people who helped me type papers late at night, my professors, who took extra time with instructions and support, because college is not merely an academic institution,' she said. 'It's a stepping stone to building independence and testing the limits of your moral compass.' 'So we look to you to hold humanity to the highest standard, to remind us of our divine nature,' she continued. 'You will exemplify the excellence that resides in us all.' We all know Sheryl Lee Ralph absolutely commands the screen as Barbara in Abbott Elementary, so it's no surprise that she was an incredible speaker at Tulane University's commencement ceremony this year. 'When I told my cast members at Abbott Elementary, Quinta [Brunson] said, 'Oh my God, Tulane! It's not just a university. It's a special place,'' Ralph said in her speech. 'That's when I realized Tulane isn't just a school,' she reflected. 'It's a living, breathing testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of community. And today, I have the immense joy of speaking to the unstoppable, unshakable, undeniable Class of 2025.' LeVar Burton called Howard University 'the Mecca' in his commencement speech a Howard University. In it, he looked back at his first job as an actor on Roots in 1977. 'My very first day as a professional actor, Cicely Tyson played my mother and Maya Angelou played my grandmother,' he said. 'I was plucked from the college ranks and found myself in the deep end of the pool filled with heroes and legends. Thank God I didn't drown.' 'It has been an honor of my lifetime to have represented the Black experience in America, from our enslavement to boldly going to the stars,' he said, also referencing his role in Star Trek. 'Remember that you are the descended from some of the most resilient souls in the history of humanity,' he said at the end. 'And whatever you do, do not allow fear to paralyze you into non-action.' Today Show co-host Al Roker inspired a whole graduating class with his speech at Siena College. 'Truth matters, and that's never been more relevant than right now,' he said in his speech. 'We are in a moment when truth is under attack, when the loudest voice, too often, drowns out the most honest one, where misinformation spreads faster than facts, and that's why your voices matter.' 'Whether you're going into journalism, business, science, art, education, public service, your responsibility is the same: To lead with integrity,' he said. 'To ground yourself and those around you in truth. To resist the temptation to chase viral over vital. And when you run into somebody — like I did early in my career in Cleveland — who tries to reduce you to a stereotype or just a number or throws ignorance in your face, you don't let that define you. You define the moment.' Meagan Good also delivered a commencement speech this year, this time to the graduates at Old Dominion University. 'Walk in purpose,' she said. 'Each and every one of you has a distinct path, a purpose that is uniquely yours. Keep your vision alive. There will be moments when others cannot see your vision, they might doubt you, they may question your choices, judge you, or try to dim your light. But remember, your vision was not given to them. It was entrusted to you. Protect it, nurture it, and chase it with all the passion you possess.' President Donald Trump delivered the longest speech on this list to the University of Alabama. Trump spoke for over 58 minutes, and, according to PBS, alternated in his speech between inspirational messages to the graduates and speaking of his own politics. 'Now is the time to work harder than you've ever worked before,' he told the graduates. 'Find your limits and then smash through everything.' 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Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Craig David in talks with American superstar to collaborate on new song after joining him on stage at London show
Both singers are said to have both touched base with their writing teams OH YEAH! Craig David in talks with American superstar to collaborate on new song after joining him on stage at London show IT was certainly an evening to remember when Craig David joined Usher during his Past, Present and Future residency at London's O2 Arena. And it seems the pair don't want their time on stage to become a distant memory, as they are now in talks to collaborate on a new song. Advertisement 11 Craig David joined Usher during his Past, Present and Future residency at London's O2 Arena Credit: Alamy 11 Craig and the Yeah! singer are now in talks to collaborate on a new song Credit: AP Insiders told me Craig and Yeah! singer Usher have both touched base with their writing teams with the idea of penning a new track for the pair. My music source told me: 'Usher and Craig have always had a huge amount of time for each other and there is a lot of respect between them. 'After Usher had Craig up on stage with him at the O2 earlier this mo- nth, they then talked about working together on a new song. 'Now they have asked their writers to get to work on some ideas. Advertisement 'Usher has been quietly putting together a new record and maybe Craig could be a featured artist if they can find the right song.' During their turn on stage on April 5, Usher paid tribute to 7 Days singer Craig in front of the 20,000-strong crowd and said: 'Every time we've ever met it's been positive, every chance we get to celebrate each other, we have. 'I've learnt a lot from my audience to your audience. 'Thank you for your contribution to R&B, the celebration of your music, you deserve it all week all year.' Advertisement Craig replied: 'Me and this dude go way back, it's been a beautiful journey. 'Anyone who's been there from the start, all the way through, we're grateful because your legacy is what we live for.' Craig David shocks fans as he hosts surprise gig in bizarre location Craig wasn't fibbing, with him later revealing rare footage of them in a recording studio together years ago, when they were both starting out in the music business. He posted a clip of them freestyling over the radio around the same time he was releasing Fill Me In, while Usher was working on his album 8701 in 2001. Advertisement I have no doubt that these two would come up with some musical magic. MILEY THE IRON LADY 11 Miley Cyrus was pictured wearing a mad leather combo in Paris Credit: The Mega Agency 11 She was wearing similar colours to Marvel superhero Iron Man Credit: Handout COULD Miley Cyrus be a secret fan of Marvel's Iron Man? Advertisement She wore a mad leather combo in similar colours to the superhero while heading out in Paris. Miley, more recognisable without her shades on, inset, has been busy promoting her ninth album Something Beautiful, which comes out on May 30. Over the weekend, she was seen out and about in the French capital, and surprised some lucky fans who'd waited to meet her by filming a TikTok video with them. Alongside six of her hardcore followers, Miley sang her new track End Of The World, which I've no doubt will help rack up millions of streams on their account. Advertisement What a little legend she is. FEKKY ON THE FARM 11 Fekky has swapped rap for roosters after buying a farm Credit: Supplied 11 His latest venture will be of interest to fans of Clarkson's Farm Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun IF you're a fan of Clarkson's Farm but fancy something a little edgier, I suggest taking a look at Fekky's latest venture. Advertisement The musician, who counts Ed Sheeran and Skepta among his pals, has swapped rap for roosters after buying a farm, complete with 50 chickens, in 2021. He's filmed the transition for a new YouTube docu-series, Hood 2 Farm, which begins on May 25. Fekky tells me in an exclusive chat that going from the streets of Lewisham in South London to rolling fields was a shock to the system. 'F Manor is a lot of upkeep and you don't expect it to be that,' he says. Advertisement 'You've got to top the fields and these days they grow quicker than my hair. 'I've got two cockerels, too, which start up at 5am, and 50 chickens, so every day it's cleaning them out and collecting eggs. 'But I love it. In London I couldn't walk down the street without being stopped. In the countryside I feel free.' In his series, Fekky will travel to farms across the country to learn more about agriculture – and hopefully open that world up to a whole new audience. Advertisement He adds: 'It's like the meeting of two worlds. 'I grew up in Lewisham and we didn't see animals. 'I remember seeing this big pig and I thought pigs were all small, because the only ones I had seen were in books. 'I want to open up farming to everyone and help educate young people.' Advertisement Alongside his successful music career, Fekky has his charitable organisation, CC Foundation, which helps young people and the wider community in Lewisham. He opened the first laptop library in the area, meaning young people could borrow one to take home. Every Christmas, alongside Ed, Skepta, Anthony Joshua, Raheem Sterling and a host of other big names, Fekky organises a turkey drive to families in the borough. Last year they dished out 15,000 - and Fekky isn't finished there. Advertisement 'My food bank in Lewisham now gets eggs from my farm,' he explains. 'In the future, I want to turn F Manor into something far bigger and to open it up to young people to come and stay and learn about farming. 'A lot of people don't know where their food comes from and about what work goes into it. 'We'll have a pub where people can come and eat the food from the produce and a shop too. Advertisement 'I feel like people look at farming and it's old school. 'I want to open that world up and make it for everyone.' EM'S SPELL AS WHITE WITCH 11 Actress Emma Mackey has landed another top role Credit: Getty WHITE Lotus actress Emma Mackey has got herself another top role. Advertisement She will play the White Witch in Greta Gerwig's reworking of Narnia on the big screen. Emma is in good company, with Meryl Streep in place to voice Aslan the lion. Greta wrote the script off the back of C.S. Lewis' sixth novel, The Magician's Nephew, in which the White Witch has a prominent role. Filming is due to start soon and the movie is expected to be out in November of next year. It's just one of a handful of very exciting parts on the go for Emma. I revealed this month she has joined The Beatles biopics line-up, to take on the part of George Harrison's ex-wife Pattie Boyd. Advertisement We love to see you rise and rise, Emma. CBB'S WILL HITS THE AIRWAVES 11 Will Best kicked off his first show on Hits Radio Breakfast Credit: Chris Ward WILL BEST moves on to the airwaves fresh from his stint hosting Celebrity Big Brother with AJ Odudu. He kicked off his first show on Hits Radio Breakfast today and was given a special welcome from co-hosts Fleur East and our pal James Barr. Advertisement Fleur headed down to Abbey Road studios in London to record a new jingle for the show, which she sang with some help from Will and James. Will said of working with Fleur and James: 'I've been wanting to join the 5am club for a while – all the influencers are doing it, aren't they. 'I think I'll cope all right with the early mornings. I'll just go to bed. 'Honestly, I'm unbelievably excited and the thought that I get to hang out with Fleur and James every day just fills my heart with joy.' Advertisement DEMI A PROPER CHARLI 11 Brat singer Charli XCX is coming into this summer with some exciting plans Credit: Splash 11 Demi Lovato looks the spitting image of Charli in these shades Credit: Instagram AFTER seeing this picture of Demi Lovato online, I had to double check it wasn't Charli XCX. Demi shared moody selfies on her Instagram account – and she looks the spitting image of Charli in these shades. Advertisement The Brat singer, is coming into this summer with some exciting plans, including a huge performance at Glasto in June. No wonder Demi is getting in on the act and, as they say, imi-tation is the sincerest form of flattery. IF you're pals with someone called Bella, ring them up and book a date on Wednesday. Restaurant chain Bella Italia is offering a £100 voucher to anyone with that name as part of 'Bella Appreciation Day'. Advertisement Head to your local branch with ID and you'll get £100 to spend. I'll be contacting all the Bellas I know! CAUGHT LIVE THE LUMINEERS, OLYMPIC HALL, MUNICH ★★★★☆ 11 The Lumineers brought their light and breezy tunes to Munich's Olympic Hall Credit: Supplied Advertisement FESTIVAL season has started early thanks to The Lumineers. The US indie-folk group brought their light and breezy tunes to Munich's Olympic Hall, which was packed with a feelgood factor. The two-hour show was an escape from the doom and gloom of the world, with 2021 breakout track Ho Hey going down a storm, along with last year's single Ophelia. Proving you don't need cheap gimmicks and pyrotechnics to put on a show, The Lumineers brought the focus back to live music, using everything from multiple pianos to some BEZ-style tambourines during the gig. Advertisement The set list was a real celebration of their music, with tunes from the 2012 self-titled debut album to their fifth record Automatic, which came out in February. They kick off the UK leg of the tour next month, with shows including London's O2 Arena. You'd be a fool to miss them. Jack Hardwick
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Craig David in talks with American superstar to collaborate on new song after joining him on stage at London show
IT was certainly an evening to remember when Craig David joined Usher during his Past, Present and Future residency at London's O2 Arena. And it seems the pair don't want their time on stage to become a distant memory, as they are now in talks to collaborate on a new song. 11 Insiders told me Craig and Yeah! singer Usher have both touched base with their writing teams with the idea of penning a new track for the pair. My music source told me: ' Usher and Craig have always had a huge amount of time for each other and there is a lot of respect between them. 'After Usher had Craig up on stage with him at the O2 earlier this mo- nth, they then talked about working together on a new song. 'Now they have asked their writers to get to work on some ideas. 'Usher has been quietly putting together a new record and maybe Craig could be a featured artist if they can find the right song.' During their turn on stage on April 5, Usher paid tribute to 7 Days singer Craig in front of the 20,000-strong crowd and said: 'Every time we've ever met it's been positive, every chance we get to celebrate each other, we have. 'I've learnt a lot from my audience to your audience. 'Thank you for your contribution to R&B, the celebration of your music, you deserve it all week all year.' Craig replied: 'Me and this dude go way back, it's been a beautiful journey. 'Anyone who's been there from the start, all the way through, we're grateful because your legacy is what we live for.' Craig David shocks fans as he hosts surprise gig in bizarre location Craig wasn't fibbing, with him later revealing rare footage of them in a recording studio together years ago, when they were both starting out in the music business. He posted a clip of them freestyling over the radio around the same time he was releasing Fill Me In, while Usher was working on his album 8701 in 2001. I have no doubt that these two would come up with some musical magic. MILEY THE IRON LADY COULD Miley Cyrus be a secret fan of Marvel's Iron Man? She wore a mad leather combo in similar colours to the superhero while heading out in Paris. Miley, more recognisable without her shades on, inset, has been busy promoting her ninth album Something Beautiful, which comes out on May 30. Over the weekend, she was seen out and about in the French capital, and surprised some lucky fans who'd waited to meet her by filming a TikTok video with them. Alongside six of her hardcore followers, Miley sang her new track End Of The World, which I've no doubt will help rack up millions of streams on their account. What a little legend she is. FEKKY ON THE FARM 11 IF you're a fan of Clarkson's Farm but fancy something a little edgier, I suggest taking a look at Fekky's latest venture. The musician, who counts Ed Sheeran and Skepta among his pals, has swapped rap for roosters after buying a farm, complete with 50 chickens, in 2021. He's filmed the transition for a new YouTube docu-series, Hood 2 Farm, which begins on May 25. Fekky tells me in an exclusive chat that going from the streets of Lewisham in South London to rolling fields was a shock to the system. 'F Manor is a lot of upkeep and you don't expect it to be that,' he says. 'You've got to top the fields and these days they grow quicker than my hair. 'I've got two cockerels, too, which start up at 5am, and 50 chickens, so every day it's cleaning them out and collecting eggs. 'But I love it. In London I couldn't walk down the street without being stopped. In the countryside I feel free.' In his series, Fekky will travel to farms across the country to learn more about agriculture – and hopefully open that world up to a whole new audience. He adds: 'It's like the meeting of two worlds. 'I grew up in Lewisham and we didn't see animals. 'I remember seeing this big pig and I thought pigs were all small, because the only ones I had seen were in books. 'I want to open up farming to everyone and help educate young people.' Alongside his successful music career, Fekky has his charitable organisation, CC Foundation, which helps young people and the wider community in Lewisham. He opened the first laptop library in the area, meaning young people could borrow one to take home. Every Christmas, alongside Ed, Skepta, Anthony Joshua, Raheem Sterling and a host of other big names, Fekky organises a turkey drive to families in the borough. Last year they dished out 15,000 - and Fekky isn't finished there. 'My food bank in Lewisham now gets eggs from my farm,' he explains. 'In the future, I want to turn F Manor into something far bigger and to open it up to young people to come and stay and learn about farming. 'A lot of people don't know where their food comes from and about what work goes into it. 'We'll have a pub where people can come and eat the food from the produce and a shop too. 'I feel like people look at farming and it's old school. 'I want to open that world up and make it for everyone.' EM'S SPELL AS WHITE WITCH 11 WHITE Lotus actress Emma Mackey has got herself another top role. She will play the White Witch in Greta Gerwig's reworking of Narnia on the big screen. Emma is in good company, with Meryl Streep in place to voice Aslan the lion. Greta wrote the script off the back of C.S. Lewis' sixth novel, The Magician's Nephew, in which the White Witch has a prominent role. Filming is due to start soon and the movie is expected to be out in November of next year. It's just one of a handful of very exciting parts on the go for Emma. I revealed this month she has joined The Beatles biopics line-up, to take on the part of George Harrison 's ex-wife Pattie Boyd. We love to see you rise and rise, Emma. CBB'S WILL HITS THE AIRWAVES WILL BEST moves on to the airwaves fresh from his stint hosting Celebrity Big Brother with AJ Odudu. He kicked off his first show on Hits Radio Breakfast today and was given a special welcome from co-hosts Fleur East and our pal James Barr. Fleur headed down to Abbey Road studios in London to record a new jingle for the show, which she sang with some help from Will and James. Will said of working with Fleur and James: 'I've been wanting to join the 5am club for a while – all the influencers are doing it, aren't they. 'I think I'll cope all right with the early mornings. I'll just go to bed. 'Honestly, I'm unbelievably excited and the thought that I get to hang out with Fleur and James every day just fills my heart with joy.' DEMI A PROPER CHARLI 11 AFTER seeing this picture of Demi Lovato online, I had to double check it wasn't Charli XCX. Demi shared moody selfies on her Instagram account – and she looks the spitting image of Charli in these shades. The Brat singer, is coming into this summer with some exciting plans, including a huge performance at Glasto in June. No wonder Demi is getting in on the act and, as they say, imi-tation is the sincerest form of flattery. IF you're pals with someone called Bella, ring them up and book a date on Wednesday. Restaurant chain Bella Italia is offering a £100 voucher to anyone with that name as part of 'Bella Appreciation Day'. Head to your local branch with ID and you'll get £100 to spend. I'll be contacting all the Bellas I know! ★★★★☆ FESTIVAL season has started early thanks to The Lumineers. The US indie-folk group brought their light and breezy tunes to Munich's Olympic Hall, which was packed with a feelgood factor. The two-hour show was an escape from the doom and gloom of the world, with 2021 breakout track Ho Hey going down a storm, along with last year's single Ophelia. Proving you don't need cheap gimmicks and pyrotechnics to put on a show, The Lumineers brought the focus back to live music, using everything from multiple pianos to some BEZ-style tambourines during the gig. The set list was a real celebration of their music, with tunes from the 2012 self-titled debut album to their fifth record Automatic, which came out in February. They kick off the UK leg of the tour next month, with shows including London's O2 Arena.
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Craig David in talks with American superstar to collaborate on new song after joining him on stage at London show
IT was certainly an evening to remember when Craig David joined Usher during his Past, Present and Future residency at London's O2 Arena. And it seems the pair don't want their time on stage to become a distant memory, as they are now in talks to collaborate on a new song. Advertisement 11 Craig David joined Usher during his Past, Present and Future residency at London's O2 Arena Credit: Alamy 11 Craig and the Yeah! singer are now in talks to collaborate on a new song Credit: AP Insiders told me Craig and Yeah! singer My music source told me: ' 'After Usher had 'Now they have asked their writers to get to work on some ideas. Advertisement READ MORE ON CRAIG DAVID 'Usher has been quietly putting together a new record and maybe Craig could be a featured artist if they can find the right song.' During their turn on stage on April 5, Usher paid tribute to 7 Days singer Craig in front of the 20,000-strong crowd and said: 'Every time we've ever met it's been positive, every chance we get to celebrate each other, we have. 'I've learnt a lot from my audience to your audience. 'Thank you for your contribution to Advertisement Most read in Bizarre Live Blog Craig replied: 'Me and this dude go way back, it's been a beautiful journey. 'Anyone who's been there from the start, all the way through, we're grateful because your legacy is what we live for.' Craig David shocks fans as he hosts surprise gig in bizarre location Craig wasn't fibbing, with him later revealing rare footage of them in a recording studio together years ago, when they were both starting out in the music business. He posted a clip of them freestyling over the radio around the same time he was releasing Fill Me In, while Usher was working on his album 8701 in 2001. Advertisement I have no doubt that these two would come up with some musical magic. MILEY THE IRON LADY 11 Miley Cyrus was pictured wearing a mad leather combo in Paris Credit: The Mega Agency 11 She was wearing similar colours to Marvel superhero Iron Man Credit: Handout COULD Miley Cyrus be a secret fan of Marvel's Iron Man? Advertisement She wore a mad leather combo in similar colours to the superhero while heading out in Paris. Miley, more recognisable without her shades on, inset, has been busy promoting her ninth album Something Beautiful, which comes out on May 30. Over the weekend, she was seen out and about in the French capital, and surprised some lucky fans who'd waited to meet her by filming a TikTok video with them. Alongside six of her hardcore followers, Miley sang her new track End Of The World, which I've no doubt will help rack up millions of streams on their account. Advertisement What a little legend she is. FEKKY ON THE FARM 11 Fekky has swapped rap for roosters after buying a farm Credit: Supplied 11 His latest venture will be of interest to fans of Clarkson's Farm Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun IF you're a fan of Clarkson's Farm but fancy something a little edgier, I suggest taking a look at Fekky's latest venture. Advertisement The musician, who counts Ed Sheeran and Skepta among his pals, has swapped rap for roosters after buying a farm, complete with 50 chickens, in 2021. He's filmed the transition for a new YouTube docu-series, Hood 2 Farm, which begins on May 25. Fekky tells me in an exclusive chat that going from the streets of Lewisham in South London to rolling fields was a shock to the system. 'F Manor is a lot of upkeep and you don't expect it to be that,' he says. Advertisement 'You've got to top the fields and these days they grow quicker than my hair. 'I've got two cockerels, too, which start up at 5am, and 50 chickens, so every day it's cleaning them out and collecting eggs. 'But I love it. In London I couldn't walk down the street without being stopped. In the countryside I feel free.' In his series, Fekky will travel to farms across the country to learn more about agriculture – and hopefully open that world up to a whole new audience. Advertisement He adds: 'It's like the meeting of two worlds. 'I grew up in Lewisham and we didn't see animals. 'I remember seeing this big pig and I thought pigs were all small, because the only ones I had seen were in books. 'I want to open up farming to everyone and help educate young people.' Advertisement Alongside his successful music career, Fekky has his charitable organisation, CC Foundation, which helps young people and the wider community in Lewisham. He opened the first laptop library in the area, meaning young people could borrow one to take home. Every Christmas, alongside Ed, Skepta, Anthony Joshua, Raheem Sterling and a host of other big names, Fekky organises a turkey drive to families in the borough. Last year they dished out 15,000 - and Fekky isn't finished there. Advertisement 'My food bank in Lewisham now gets eggs from my farm,' he explains. 'In the future, I want to turn F Manor into something far bigger and to open it up to young people to come and stay and learn about farming. 'A lot of people don't know where their food comes from and about what work goes into it. 'We'll have a pub where people can come and eat the food from the produce and a shop too. Advertisement 'I feel like people look at farming and it's old school. 'I want to open that world up and make it for everyone.' EM'S SPELL AS WHITE WITCH 11 Actress Emma Mackey has landed another top role Credit: Getty WHITE Lotus actress Emma Mackey has got herself another top role. Advertisement She will play the White Witch in Greta Gerwig's reworking of Narnia on the big screen. Emma is in good company, with Filming is due to start soon and the movie is expected to be out in November of next year. It's just one of a handful of very exciting parts on the go for Emma. I revealed this month she has joined The Beatles biopics line-up, to take on the part of George Harrison's ex-wife Pattie Boyd. Advertisement We love to see you rise and rise, Emma. CBB'S WILL HITS THE AIRWAVES 11 Will Best kicked off his first show on Hits Radio Breakfast Credit: Chris Ward He kicked off his first show on Hits Radio Breakfast today and was given a special welcome from co-hosts Advertisement Fleur headed down to Abbey Road studios in London to record a new jingle for the show, which she sang with some help from Will and James. Will said of working with Fleur and James: 'I've been wanting to join the 5am club for a while – all the influencers are doing it, aren't they. 'I think I'll cope all right with the early mornings. I'll just go to bed. 'Honestly, I'm unbelievably excited and the thought that I get to hang out with Fleur and James every day just fills my heart with joy.' Advertisement DEMI A PROPER CHARLI 11 Brat singer Charli XCX is coming into this summer with some exciting plans Credit: Splash 11 Demi Lovato looks the spitting image of Charli in these shades Credit: Instagram AFTER seeing this picture of Demi Lovato online, I had to double check it wasn't Demi shared moody selfies on her Instagram account – and she looks the spitting image of Charli in these shades. Advertisement The Brat singer, is coming into this summer with some exciting plans, including a huge performance at Glasto in June. No wonder Demi is getting in on the act and, as they say, imi-tation is the sincerest form of flattery. IF you're pals with someone called Bella, ring them up and book a date on Wednesday. Restaurant chain Bella Italia is offering a £100 voucher to anyone with that name as part of 'Bella Appreciation Day'. Advertisement Head to your local branch with ID and you'll get £100 to spend. I'll be contacting all the Bellas I know! CAUGHT LIVE THE LUMINEERS, OLYMPIC HALL, MUNICH ★★★★☆ 11 The Lumineers brought their light and breezy tunes to Munich's Olympic Hall Credit: Supplied Advertisement FESTIVAL season has started early thanks to The Lumineers. The US indie-folk group brought their light and breezy tunes to Munich's Olympic Hall, which was packed with a feelgood factor. The two-hour show was an escape from the doom and gloom of the world, with 2021 breakout track Ho Hey going down a storm, along with last year's single Ophelia. Proving you don't need cheap gimmicks and pyrotechnics to put on a show, The Lumineers brought the focus back to live music, using everything from multiple pianos to some BEZ-style tambourines during the gig. Advertisement The set list was a real celebration of their music, with tunes from the 2012 self-titled debut album to their fifth record Automatic, which came out in February. They kick off the UK leg of the tour next month, with shows including London's O2 Arena. You'd be a fool to miss them. Jack Hardwick Advertisement
