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Express Tribune
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
On 'Swag,' Justin Bieber proves he is no one's punchline
Just in case it's not clocking to you, Justin Bieber is standing on business right now. And by business, he means music. His surprise seventh studio album Swag arrives after months of relentless tabloid fodder, spiraling TikTok theories, and a level of public scrutiny that borders on madness. To be clear, Bieber has always been a headline magnet, but the build-up to this album felt suffocating in a way that even he couldn't seem to deflect. Collages of him seemingly 'slipping out of control,' alongside speculation about his marriage, mental and physical health, alleged substance use, and even his son, have been inescapable lately. If he so much as blinked too slowly, someone had an answer for why. It was a kind of media circus matched only by the meltdown of Britney Spears, circa the shaved head era. So, how did he respond? He dropped a record instead. And for an artist who once measured his relevance by the velocity of his chart-toppers, (we all remember him telling fans to stream Yummy even in their sleep), Swag feels like a left turn. There was no rollout, no single, no promotional teaser, not even a cryptic Instagram countdown. And in the world of Bieber, that says everything you need to know about this album. Because here is an artist who is declaring that he is here to reclaim his space, entirely. The choice to work with long-term collaborators speaks as much: producer Harv lays the groundwork, while Carter Lang, Eddie Benjamin, Dijon, and - who have worked with him on several remixes and standout tracks on Justice - return as trusted caretakers of the album. Sonically, he draws from the style that has always served him best - slow-burning R&B with 80s and 90s influences, marked by smooth grooves and slick production. Even the way he uses his voice, lingering in falsettos and letting phrases trail off, reminds us that this is an artist who no longer needs to prove he can sing - only that he still wants to. So, when it works, it really works. Devotion feels like warm air on the skin - subtle, inviting, layered with just enough vulnerability to feel earned. Yukon and Daisies glow with signature guitar tones and warped production, evoking a retro dreaminess without falling into full nostalgia. All I Can Take opens the album with syncopated drums while Butterflies builds into one of the most melodically generous songs Bieber has released in years. Zuma House is a stripped-down 83 seconds, acoustic-guitar ballad in the mode of Neil Young's Hitchhiker, while Glory Voice Memo is a bluesy micro-jam that sounds straight out of his phone's voice memos app. Even the guest verses - Sexyy Red, Gunna, Cash Cobain, Lil B - arrive like passing figures contributing to his show, rather than attention-grabbing detours. No one overstays their welcome and no one overshadows him. The writing on the album reflects the same reclamation. On Go Baby, he praises his wife, Hailey, with the kind of casual intimacy only a husband could get away with, calling her 'iconic' and nodding to her billion-dollar beauty brand. On Walking Away, he drops the guard completely, admitting, 'We better stop before we say some some sh*t,' a line that stings quietly like an argument that never ended. Dadz Love is equally confessional, full of wide-eyed gratitude and awkward pride as he reflects on fatherhood. None of it is polished, and admittedly, some of it barely works. Lyrically, this may well be the weakest album he's made - but ironically, that's exactly why it works. Even the interludes with Druski, cringe as they may seem, circle back to something honest. The now-viral snippet of Bieber lamenting, 'People are always asking if I'm okay… it starts to make me feel like I'm the one with issues and everyone else is perfect', says more than any armchair psychologist on the internet ever could. So, even when the words don't land, you at least hear that directly from him. Certainly, Swag is not flawless. But it is never trying to be. It is an honest attempt from an artist to own all his mess. And in doing so, Bieber reminds you who he really is - a pop titan, bruised - but forever burning bright.
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
Justin Bieber releases 7th studio album 'Swag'
Justin Bieber is standing on business with new music. The singer released his new album, "Swag," on Friday, which features 21 new songs. "Inspired by his devotion as a husband and father, this new era of music has fueled a deeper perspective and more reflective sound, resulting in some of his most personal music yet," according to a press release from his label, Def Jam Recordings. The album is Bieber's seventh studio album. It follows his 2020 album, "Changes," which featured the songs "Yummy" and "Intentions" (featuring Quavo). Leading up to the new album, Bieber had teased the new project on several billboards across Times Square, Atlanta and Iceland, where he allegedly recorded the album. In May, Travel + Leisure reported that Bieber was recording new music at Eleven Deplar Farm's recording space called Flòki Studios. Bieber shared a post about his Icelandic adventure and captioned it, "the best trip of my life." See the full tracklist below. "All I Can Take" "Daisies" "Yukon" "Go Baby" "Things You Do" "Butterflies" "Way It Is" "First Place" "Soulful" "Walking Away" "Glory Voice Memo" "Devotion" "Dadz Love" "Therapy Session" "Sweet Spot" "Standing on Business" "405" "Swag" "Zuma House" "Too Long" "Forgiveness"
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber Turning to Britney Spears For Emotional Support Amid Conservatorship Concerns
Singer Justin Bieber is terrified that he's about to be placed under a conservatorship, just like Britney Spears — and sources say he's turning to the pop princess herself for emotional support. 'Justin is in total panic mode right now,' says a source. 'He's ranting that nobody understands what he's going through.' As GLOBE readers know, the 31-year-old singer has exhibited increasingly erratic behavior in recent months — from puffing a giant blunt beside his teenage brother at Coachella to posting cryptic tirades and dazed selfies. And sources reveal that his apparent meltdown has insiders whispering that a conservatorship is around the corner. 'Every time there's a knock at the door, he panics that it's an intervention,' says a source. Britney, 43 — who famously endured a 13-year conservatorship before being freed by a judge in 2021 — reportedly reached out to the 'Yummy' singer in June to offer support, and sources say he's been leaning on her ever since. 'Justin's terrified and says Britney is the only one who truly gets it. But hearing what she endured has him even more paranoid and unhinged,' says an insider. A legal eagle recently weighed in on what it would take for courts to step in. 'Courts require substantial medical evidence, and the bar is high,' says powerhouse attorney Jamie Wright in a interview with The Sun. 'But when safety, especially of a child, is on the line, no one is untouchable. If this escalates, the law will step in.' Some fear that Justin — who shares 9-month-old son Jack with wife Hailey Baldwin, 28 — is cracking under the weight of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, money woes, a canceled tour, and growing concern over what could emerge during the sex-trafficking trial of his disgraced former mentor Sean 'Diddy' Combs. 'He feels trapped,' says a source. 'It's no wonder he's turning to Britney — she's the only one who has lived through this kind of nightmare!'
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more
James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more The gigs are continuing at Cardiff Castle with James next to perform James is performing at Cardiff Castle (Image: DEPOT LIVE/CUFFE & TAYLOR ) The summer of music is well under way in Cardiff and Manchester band James are next to perform at Cardiff Castle. Known for their hits Laid and Sit Down, this set will be a guaranteed sing-a-long at the castle. James are one of the UK's most enduring success stories, having sold more than 25 million records worldwide since forming in the early 1980s. Since then, they have gained both critical and commercial success. James consists of several band members, including lead singer Tim Booth, bassist Jim Glennie and drummer David Baynton-Power. The band's unique craftsmanship, creativity and musical legacy has made them one of the most influential British bands of the last four decades and with 18 studio albums under their belt, James secured their first UK album Number 1 chart spot in 2024 with Yummy. In 2023, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a tour of inspired orchestral reworkings of hits, B-sides and obscure favourites. The band most recently completed a US co-headline tour with The Smiths' songwriting genius Johnny Marr. Here is everything you need to know about James at Cardiff Castle. When is James performing at Cardiff Castle 2025? James will take to the stage at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, July 10. Event timings for James at Cardiff Castle Doors to James will open at 5pm. The concert is expected to finish around 10.30pm. As soon as stage times are confirmed for the acts, we'll update them here. Line-up for James at Cardiff Castle James will be joined by Shed Seven and Jamie Webster, as their support acts for the gig. Shed Seven are an alternative rock band, formed in York in 1990 and were part of the impactful Britpop scene of the 1990s. The band officially broke up in 2003, but reformed for a greatest-hits tour in July 2007. In 2024 Shed Seven released Liquid Gold, their seventh studio album, consisting of re-imagined/re-recorded versions of their songs. Jamie Webster is an English singer, songwriter and musician from Liverpool. Him and his songs are well known for being about Liverpool Football Club, particularly Allez Allez Allez. Shed Seven are supporting James (Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc ) Set list for James at Cardiff Castle There is no confirmed setlist for James but based on their most recent gig in Llangollen on Sunday, June 29, 2025, we are expecting something like this. Johnny Yen Seven Come Home Way Over Your Head Leviathan Stay Just Like Fred Astaire She's a Star Shadow of a Giant P.S. Heads Moving On Beautiful Beaches Sit Down Tomorrow Sometimes Sound Laid Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . Banned items for James at Cardiff Castle Chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, or foldable furniture are not allowed into the area. Food and drink are not permitted however there are food and drink concessions within the event. One sealed water bottle is allowed per person, a maximum of 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water refill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let Depot know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact them at access@ Small bags/rucksacks are permitted. Bag searches will be in operation. The full list of banned items are: Alcohol Signs Luggage Computers, laptops, iPads and tablets Large bags over A4 Selfie sticks Professional cameras Cans Drugs Helmets Air horns Lasers Animals except guide dogs Glass bottles Spray cans Flags Umbrellas Chairs Flares or fireworks Toxic substances Weapons (including replicas) Perfumes Explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, and very-lights Medicines without a prescription or justification Skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles Knives, syringes, and scalpels Are there still tickets left for James at Cardiff Castle? You can still pick up tickets for James (Image: James ) There are still tickets available for James, at Cardiff Castle, with tickets starting at £61.60 Buy them, here. How to enter Cardiff Castle General admission for James at Cardiff Castle is via North Gate, at the back of the castle. Here's a site map to illuatrate: Road closures for James at Cardiff Castle Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway and Cowbridge Road East (from Cathedral Road through to Westgate Street) will be closed from 9pm until midnight. This will affect bus services. Service 9 (towards Sports Village only): Will operate normal route to Newport Road/Dumfries Place then via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, Customhouse Street and Wood Street then usual route to Sports Village. Journeys to UHW Heath Hospital are not affected. Services 21, 23 and 27: Will start and end at Greyfriars Road, stop GL closest to the New Theatre. This will mean stops at Cardiff Bus Interchange, Westgate Street to Kingsway will not be served. Journeys to the city centre on routes 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52 and 57/58 will operate to the city centre via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace and Customhouse Street from 9pm. Where to park There is no parking at Cardiff Castle itself, but there are public car parks in the city. Parking is available at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens from 8am until midnight. To get to the Civic Centre you can exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. For Sophia Gardens parking exit junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car. Extra information for James at Cardiff Castle The event is outdoors and will go ahead unless there is extreme weather so you might need to pack your sun cream or your raincoat. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full-price ticket to enter the festival. There is no parking available at the Castle. The closest alternative car parks are the NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens. The venue is cashless, including all food concessions and bars. Article continues below If available official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
Buzz Feed
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
35 Intriguing Little 'Treat Yourself' Products
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