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USA Today
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'TRL' era bands are back: All the millennial favorites on tour this summer
The decade-long run of MTV's 'Total Request Live' didn't merely unveil videos. It shaped a generation of music fans collectively, in a way likely done for the last time. The days of rushing to the TV on weekday afternoons, hearts thumping in anticipation of host Carson Daly counting down a lineup of slickly produced music videos from Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Good Charlotte, Eve, Eminem, Blink-182, Destiny's Child and a parcel of boy bands disappeared when the internet and social media seized attention spans. That original 1998-2008 run is a bygone era for millennials, the latest generation forced to accept the dissolution of a musical rite of passage. But the nature of pop culture is cyclical, and those whose raging hormones fueled the popularity of these artists in the late-'90s through mid-'00s are now inching toward middle age, with families and careers and the urge to look back. It's a good thing plenty of artists are complying with major tours and residencies this summer. Backstreet Boys When they debuted, the Florida-based quintet was billed as a cross between New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men – unabashed hunks with harmonies. But what Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Howie Dorough created was a boy band tsunami for a new generation. Their polished pop anthems, distinct personalities and coordinated dance moves drafted the blueprint followed by the equally mega-successful *NSYNC, along with 98 Degrees, LFO, BBMak, B2K and many other acts fond of acronyms and numbers. The '90s-era mania that followed BSB returns this summer when their diehard flock squeals its way through their visually arresting residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. Songs you'll hear: 'As Long As You Love Me,' 'I Want it That Way,' 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart') Tour dates: Through Aug. 24 Jonas Brothers It seems a lifetime ago that the trio of Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas reveled in Disney Channel love and brought their floppy-haired charm to a cover of British band Busted's 'Year 3000' in 2007. Sibling rivalry and desires to experiment with music less confined than their gleaming, efficient pop led to a decade-long professional break. But since returning in 2019 with 'Happiness Begins,' the JoBros have been 'Burnin' Up' the charts while collaborating with Diplo ('Lonely'), Marshmello ('Leave Before You Love Me') and Karol G ('X'). Next up is their 'Greetings From Your Hometown' album, scheduled for an Aug. 8 release, and an arena and amphitheater tour will carry fans through their sonic evolution. Songs you'll hear: 'Year 3000,' 'Sucker,' 'Leave Before You Love Me' Tour dates: Aug. 10-Nov. 14 Lady Gaga When she roared onto the scene in 2008 with 'Just Dance,' Lady Gaga piqued curiosity. Was she a Madonna for the aughts? Was she a Cyndi Lauper acolyte with those undeniable pipes that were sometimes overshadowed by her flamboyant style? Was she a three-hit wonder after 'Poker Face' and 'Paparazzi' maintained her initial chart appeal? Turns out she was a little bit of everyone yet completely distinctive, her stardom solidified with 2011's 'Born This Way' with a title track that became a hymn of inclusivity. The Mayhem Ball tour, titled to insinuate the flashy festivities on stage, follows 2022's 'The Chromatica Ball' and provides another sharp-edged playground for the 'Artpop' queen. Songs you'll hear: 'Born This Way,' 'Bad Romance,' 'Abracadabra' Tour dates: Through Oct. 4 Oasis It's the most unlikely reunion this side of Led Zeppelin, yet Noel and Liam Gallagher have so far pulled it off. The mercurial siblings, who parted ways professionally in 2009 after years of public outbursts that became predictable and a bit tiresome, returned July 4 with swagger intact. Undeniably the mightiest monarchs of Britpop in its mid-'90s zenith, Oasis can be criticized for allowing chemically-fueled tantrums to define their celebrity, but their assured, Beatles-shaded rock remains supreme. Songs you'll hear: 'Roll With It,' 'Wonderwall,' 'Champagne Supernova' Tour dates: (In North America) Aug. 24-Sept. 13 Nelly In the midst of the boy band surge came the liquid-rhymer from St. Louis, who brought his original crew, the St. Lunatics along for a zip to the top of the charts with his 2000 debut album, 'Country Grammar.' With his omnipresent shades and frequently bare torso, Nelly was a cool character who blanketed MTV and Top 40 radio with his pop-rap singalongs 'E.I.,' 'Ride Wit Me' and the breakthrough title track from his debut album. When his club banger 'Hot in Herre' arrived in 2002, Nelly's brand of mainstream rap was so trendy that it earned him the first-ever best male rap solo performance Grammy Award. Songs you'll hear: 'Hot in Herre,' 'Country Grammar,' 'Ride Wit Me' Tour dates: July 23-Sept. 19 Katy Perry Her 2008 major label debut, 'One of the Boys,' definitely altered Katy Perry's career from her contemporary Christian roots to 'I Kissed a Girl,' her sly slice of glossy pop that delivered her first No. 1 hit. That debut also boasted 'Waking Up in Vegas' and 'Hot n Cold,' confectionary delights that allowed her to sonically experiment on her follow-up two years later with 'Teenage Dream.' The sumptuous collection of smashes – 'California Gurls' with Snoop Dogg, 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' and 'Firework' among them – landed Perry her biggest-selling album and solidified her standing as a pop queen who could brandish an innocuous headband with cat ears while slipping teasing innuendo into her songs while no one was watching. Songs you'll hear: 'California Gurls,' 'Teenage Dream,' 'I Kissed a Girl' Tour dates: (In North America) Through Aug. 23 The All-American Rejects With their debut single "Swing, Swing" and platinum, self-titled 2002 debut album, the Tyson Ritter-fronted group gained popularity for its cheeky pop-rock with an undercurrent of sneer. They danced through the charts for a solid six years with albums "Move Along" and "When the World Comes Down." This year, knowing a comeback would require innovation in the complicated, fragmented music landscape, the band started playing free "House Party" concerts in in barns, bowling alleys, backyards and anywhere fans on social media summoned them. They'll return to bigger stages this summer opening for the Jonas Brothers. Songs you'll hear: 'Dirty Little Secret,' 'Swing, Swing,' 'Gives You Hell' Tour dates: Aug. 10-Nov. 14 Creed The '90s juggernaut of faceless alt-rock-post-grunge bands – Puddle of Mudd, Nickelback, Staind, Candlebox – produced the kind of scorn previously reserved for disco and hair metal. Creed, fronted by the earnest Scott Stapp, he of booming voice and sculpted pecs, seemed to (unfairly or not) bear the heaviest antipathy. But the band was vindicated in 2024 with a summer tour that defied industry expectations with 60 sold-out amphitheater and arena shows that sold more than 800,000 tickets. Their well-earned victory lap this summer confirms that nostalgia hits hard. Songs you'll hear: 'My Own Prison,' 'With Arms Wide Open,' 'Higher' Tour dates: Through Aug. 30 Linkin Park By the time 'In the End,' the fourth single from the band's 2000 debut 'Hybrid Theory,' became a Top 10 smash worldwide, the band from Agoura Hills, California, had already been together for nearly half a decade. Their mishmash of electronic rock, metal and rap was both angry and thoughtful, but it was the unleashed vocals of frontman Chester Bennington that conveyed the angst of the generation. Linkin Park went on hiatus after Bennington died by suicide in 2017, but returned in 2024 with singer Emily Armstrong joining co-founders Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson. The band's 'From Zero' album and hit single 'The Emptiness Machine' signified their return with a rumble. Songs you'll hear: 'What I've Done,' 'In the End,' 'The Emptiness Machine' Tour dates: (In North America) July 29-Sept. 24
Buzz Feed
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Kevin Jonas Lost Almost All His Money After Jonas Brothers Split
As many millennials and elder-Gen Zs can attest, the Jonas Brothers were a biiiiig deal in the 2000s and 2010s. Joe, Nick, and Kevin Jonas made it big in the mid-2000s with songs like 'Year 3000' and 'S.O.S,' before landing multiple projects with Disney, including the iconic Disney Channel original movie, Camp Rock. By 2012, they had hit tours and albums, a Grammy nomination, two movies, their own Disney Channel show, and a Rolling Stone cover, making them three of the most famous young stars in the world. But, as is sadly the case with many great boy bands, the group eventually made the decision to take some time apart. And so, in 2013, the Jonas Brothers announced that they were going their separate ways — 'for now.' During the band's hiatus, both Nick and Joe carved out their own paths in the music industry, while their older brother, Kevin — who by this point was already married to Danielle Jonas — grew his family and focused more on business endeavors. Now, appearing with Nick and Joe on Monday's episode of Lewis Howes's School of Greatness podcast, Kevin said that he lost 'almost all' of his money in the years after the Jonas Brothers split. 'I've seen it both ways. I've seen the beginning of the success to financial success — not knowing what money really was and understanding it — to not having [it], to losing almost all of it,' Kevin told Lewis after being asked about his biggest learnings in 'money, success, and fame.' The host was immediately surprised and asked if he really lost almost all of his wealth, prompting Kevin to double down. 'Yeah, most of it, like, down to the one 10 percent left,' he said, before providing some more context. '[It was] about nine years ago,' Kevin continued. 'I invested in a bunch of property and doing other things and I was building at the time. Sadly, it wasn't the right partnership, if you know what I'm saying.' The oldest Jo Bro then stopped himself from divulging further details, admitting he 'can't really get too much into it,' although he did say he 'learned a lot of lessons' from the experience. Kevin didn't explicitly suggest that the band's split impacted his financial situation, though he did say things improved once the group got back together in 2019. 'Thankfully for life in general, like we had a second shot and bite at the apple with the band coming back together,' he said. 'It was kind of fortuitous in a way,' Kevin continued. 'I learned this lesson — never wanted to learn it, but I did — but then, at the same time, reevaluated how to approach life from that perspective and looking to the future.' Well, sometimes you gotta learn things the hard way! You can find the Jonas Brothers' full interview on The School of Greatness podcast here.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch moment pop star slams festival crowd as he launches into sweary rant mid-show
Despite the boos, they powered through with a string of crowd pleasers fan fury Watch moment pop star slams festival crowd as he launches into sweary rant mid-show BUSTED'S Matt Willis was met with boos at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday after launching into a sweary rant mid-show. Midway through the band's set, bassist Matt, 42, addressed the crowd in an attempt to raise the energy levels, but sparked backlash with his comments. Advertisement 4 Busted's Matt Willis was met with boos at the Isle of Wight Festival after launching into a sweary rant mid-show Credit: The Mega Agency He said: "We've played a few festivals this year so far and they've been mediocre. Boom! Yeah, f*** you Chester.' The comment appeared to refer to a previous performance in Chester earlier in the summer. While some festivalgoers laughed, others booed the remark, prompting Matt to quickly redirect his focus back to the Isle of Wight crowd. He said: 'But the Isle of Wight is gonna have it, right? Let me hear ya.' Advertisement Footage of the moment circulated online after being shared by Blunt Magazine on Instagram, with the caption: '@mattjwillis tried to hype the crowd at @isleofwightfest on Saturday night — and instead found himself on the wrong end of a chorus of boos.' Busted, known for hits including Year 3000 and What I Go to School For, are currently performing at festivals across the UK. Despite the boos, Busted powered through with crowd pleasers like Year 3000, Air Hostess and Crashed the Wedding. The three-piece — made up of Matt, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne — first shot to fame in the early 2000s with their mix of pop-punk hooks and cheeky lyrics. Advertisement Their 2002 self-titled debut album went four-times platinum, and follow-up A Present for Everyone cemented their status as teen idols. Despite splitting in 2005 after Charlie left to focus on his rock band Fightstar, the trio reunited in 2015 to huge fanfare. Matt Willis brings joy with free coffee giveaway - M&S Since then, they've enjoyed a full-fledged comeback with new music, anniversary tours and a fresh generation of fans discovering their early hits. Last year, they marked 20 years of Busted with a greatest hits tour — and even collaborated with bands like Simple Plan and Hanson on reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. Advertisement 4 The bassist sparked backlash with his comments Credit: Instagram 4 The comment appeared to refer to a previous performance in Chester earlier in the summer Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment pop star slams festival crowd as he launches into sweary rant mid-show
BUSTED'S Matt Willis was met with boos at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday after launching into a sweary rant mid-show. Midway through the band's set, bassist energy levels, but sparked backlash with his comments. 4 Busted's Matt Willis was met with boos at the Isle of Wight Festival after launching into a sweary rant mid-show Credit: The Mega Agency He said: "We've played a few festivals this year so far and they've been mediocre. Boom! Yeah, f*** you Chester.' The comment appeared to refer to a previous performance in Chester earlier in the summer . While some festivalgoers laughed, others booed the remark, prompting Matt to quickly redirect his focus back to the Isle of Wight crowd. He said: 'But the Isle of Wight is gonna have it, right? Let me hear ya.' read more on Matt Willis Footage of the moment circulated online after being shared by Blunt Magazine on Instagram, with the caption: '@mattjwillis tried to hype the crowd at @isleofwightfest on Saturday night — and instead found himself on the wrong end of a chorus of boos.' Busted, known for hits including Year 3000 and What I Go to School For, are currently performing at festivals across the UK. Despite the boos, Busted powered through with crowd pleasers like Year 3000, Air Hostess and Crashed the Wedding. The three-piece — made up of Matt, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne — first shot to fame in the early 2000s with their mix of pop-punk hooks and cheeky lyrics. Most read in Music Their 2002 self-titled debut album went four-times platinum, and follow-up A Present for Everyone cemented their status as teen idols. Despite splitting in 2005 after Charlie left to focus on his rock band Fightstar, the trio reunited in 2015 to huge fanfare. Matt Willis brings joy with free coffee giveaway - M&S Since then, they've enjoyed a full-fledged comeback with new music, anniversary tours and a fresh generation of fans discovering their early hits. Last year, they marked 20 years of Busted with a greatest hits tour — and even collaborated with bands like Simple Plan and Hanson on reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. 4 The bassist sparked backlash with his comments Credit: Instagram 4 The comment appeared to refer to a previous performance in Chester earlier in the summer Credit: Instagram 4 The three-piece is made up of Matt, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne Credit: Getty
Wales Online
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Is Charlie Simpson the singer behind new band PRESIDENT?
Is Charlie Simpson the singer behind new band PRESIDENT? After the group dropped the new song and music video for Fearless on June 5, fans of the Busted and Fightstar singer - and Contact Music - are convinced it's Charlie singing Charlie Simpson of Busted performs Charlie Simpson is rumoured to be the mystery singer behind new band PRESIDENT. After the group dropped the new song and music video for Fearless on June 5, fans of the Busted and Fightstar singer - and Contact Music - are convinced it's Charlie singing. However, at the end of the clip, the singer is unveiled - and it's not Charlie. This hasn't stopped fans speculating that it's still the Year 3000 hitmaker and he may be trolling us. Fearless follows the first track from the project, May's In the Name of the Father. Article continues below A press release notes: "Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn't conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritising intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself." PRESIDENT will make their debut at Download Festival on June 15, and fans will be hoping Charlie is unveiled as the singer. The rock band play the Dogtooth stage at 4.25pm. Article continues below Next month, on July 30, PRESIDENT will play to a sold-out crowd at London's The Garage.
