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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ben Affleck Doesn't Want To React to Jennifer Lopez's New Songs, Says ‘Source'
Many fans have been speculating that 's new songs, 'Up All Night' and 'Wreckage Of You', talk about her breakup with now ex-husband, Ben Affleck. However, the 'Pearl Harbor' actor will reportedly not let the tracks affect him and make him feel 'hurt.' Per the Daily Mail, Affleck also does not wish to give any reaction to the songs. Ben Affleck is keeping quiet about Jennifer Lopez's new song, says 'source' Jennifer Lopez has debuted two new songs, including 'Wreckage Of You' and 'Up All Night', and many fans speculate that the lyrics are about her split from ex-husband, Ben Affleck. The song, 'Wreckage Of You', has lyrics like 'Thank you for the scars you left on my heart / For showing me that stars shine brighter in the dark.' It also includes lyrics such as 'Because of you, I am stronger, wiser / Better than I've ever been.' In the meantime, the track 'Up All Night' has lyrics such as 'I'm up all night, dancing on somebody, living my best life / I bet you wish that you were by my side.' It also includes lines like 'I got tired of you breaking me down / Look at me now.' As reported by the Daily Mail, a 'source' told them that Ben Affleck does not want to 'entertain' these songs. The person questioned, 'If this song or any others bash him, what can he do?' They continued, 'It's childish and not something he wants to entertain.' The 'insider' further said to the news outlet that Ben Affleck won't be 'hurt' by the songs. The person claimed, 'It is something he can't control, so he isn't going to let it hurt him.' 'He's definitely not going to give it life by reacting,' the 'source' added. The filing for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce took place in August 2024. It was reportedly finalized in 2025. Originally reported by Nikita Nath on Reality Tea. The post Ben Affleck Doesn't Want To React to Jennifer Lopez's New Songs, Says 'Source' appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Most memorable Oasis lyrics of all time revealed – as survey finds iconic hit top of the list
THE top 20 best Oasis lyrics have been revealed – with 'Don't look back in anger, I heard you say' named the most memorable in a recent survey. A poll of 2,000 adults also found 'I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me', from 'Wonderwall' and "Can I ride with you in your BMW?' from 'Supersonic' were popular. 'You and I are gonna live forever' from Live Forever, and Stand By Me's 'Stand by me, nobody knows the way its gonna be" completed the top five. Other iconic lyrics to feature in the top 20 included 'All your dreams are made when you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade' from What's the Story Morning Glory, and 'We believe in one another', from Acquiesce. The study was commissioned by international mobility provider, SIXT, which, inspired by the lyric, is giving Oasis fans the chance to get behind the wheel of a premium BMW for a free rental as they travel to one of the band's upcoming London gigs from 1st to 3rd August. Andrew Smith, MD of the brand in the UK, said: 'The level of excitement around the band's reunion is rarely seen, so this is our own tribute, inspired by the lyrics we love.' It also emerged some of the most popular lyrics have proved influential for fans, with 13 per cent reconnecting with others because of one of the songs. While one in 10 (nine per cent) have booked a spontaneous trip after listening to one of the lines. A strong emotional impact (44 per cent) is the biggest characteristic of a memorable lyric – but 35 per cent said clever wordplay or rhyming is much more important. Additionally, 19 per cent look out for cultural or social relevance when thinking of lyrics that stuck with them. The studyalso found 28 per cent believe Oasis' music is perfect for a road trip – with 26 per cent saying they evoked happy memories for them. As a result, 14 per cent admitted they are riddled with jealousy watching other people get tickets that they wanted. Oasis fans swoop on pop-up barber shop the 'Gallaghairs' ahead of reunion tour gig With just 17 per cent of the fans polling managing to snag tickets for the ongoing tour according to the data. Andrew Smith from SIXT UK, which is handing out free bucket hats to anyone named Liam or Noel renting a vehicle from one of their London Wembley, Heathrow or Edinburgh locations during tour dates, added: 'We've seen a real surge in demand for premium vehicles, especially in cities along the tour route, and it's clear fans are keen to travel in true rock and roll style. 'We all know the iconic role the band has played across different generations so we're giving fans a chance to live out their own Supersonic moment.' TOP 20 MOST MEMORABLE OASIS LYRICS: 1. 'Don't look back in anger, I heard you say' – 'Don't Look back in Anger' 2. 'I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me' – 'Wonderwall' 3. 'So, Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by' 'Don't Look back in Anger'' 4. 'You and I are gonna live forever' – 'Live Forever' 5. 'Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be' – 'Stand By Me' 6. 'Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star' – 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' 7. 'All your dreams are made when you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade' – 'Morning Glory' 8. 'Tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon' – 'Morning Glory' 9. 'We're all part of the masterplan' – 'The Masterplan' 10. 'In my mind, my dreams are real' – 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' 11. 'Let there be love, let there be love' – 'Let There Be love' 12. 'I'm feeling Supersonic' – 'Supersonic' 13. 'I want to talk tonight until the morning light 'bout how you saved my life' – 'Talk Tonight' 14. 'You gotta keep your dreams alive' – 'Keep the Dream Alive' 15. 'True perfection has to be imperfect' – 'Little by Little' 16. 'We see things they'll never see' – 'Live Forever' 17. 'We believe in one another and I know we're gonna uncover what's sleeping in our soul' – 'Acquiesce' 18. 'I met my maker, I made him cry' – 'D'you Know What I Mean?' 19. 'Can I ride with you in your BMW?' – 'Supersonic' 20. 'The future's mine and it's no disgrace' – 'I hope, I think, I know' 4 4 4
New York Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Alan Bergman, Half of a Prolific Lyric-Writing Team, Dies at 99
Alan Bergman, who teamed with his wife, Marilyn, to write lyrics for the Academy Award-winning songs 'The Way We Were' and 'The Windmills of Your Mind' and for some of television's most memorable theme songs, died on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 99. His death was announced by a family spokesman, Ken Sunshine. The Bergmans regularly collaborated with prominent composers like Marvin Hamlisch, with whom they wrote 'The Way We Were,' from the 1973 Barbra Streisand-Robert Redford romance of the same name, and Michel Legrand, with whom they wrote 'The Windmills of Your Mind,' from the 1968 crime movie 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. They also wrote the lyrics to Mr. Legrand's score for Ms. Streisand's 1983 film 'Yentl,' for which they won their third Academy Award. The Bergmans were among the favored lyricists of stars like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and especially Ms. Streisand, who in 2011 released the album 'What Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman.' The album's 10 tracks included 'The Windmills of Your Mind,' 'Nice 'n' Easy,' 'That Face' and the title song, none of which were among the numerous Bergman lyrics Ms. Streisand had recorded before. Promoting the album, she described the Bergmans as having 'a remarkable gift for expressing affairs of the heart.' Between 1970 and 1996, the Bergmans received a total of 16 Oscar nominations. One year, 1983, they claimed three of the five best-song nominations, for 'It Might Be You' from 'Tootsie,' 'If We Were in Love' from 'Yes, Giorgio' and 'How Do You Keep the Music Playing?' from 'Best Friends.' (They lost to 'Up Where We Belong' from 'An Officer and a Gentleman.') They also received three Emmy Awards: for the score of the 1976 TV movie 'Sybil,' for which they wrote the lyrics to Leonard Rosenman's title song; 'Ordinary Miracles,' a song they wrote with Mr. Hamlisch for a 1995 Streisand concert special; and 'A Ticket to Dream,' another collaboration with Mr. Hamlisch, for a 1998 American Film Institute special. But television audiences heard their work most often in the series theme songs for which they wrote the lyrics. These included the gospel-inflected themes for the comedy series 'Maude' and 'Good Times', both with music by Dave Grusin, and the breezily upbeat 'There's a New Girl in Town,' the theme from the sitcom 'Alice,' with music by David Shire. The Bergmans won their only competitive Grammy Award for the soundtrack album for 'The Way They Were,' which they shared with Mr. Hamlisch. In 2013, they received a Grammy Trustees Award. They also collaborated on two Broadway shows, 'Something More!' (with music by Sammy Fain) in 1964 and 'Ballroom (with music by Billy Goldenberg) in 1978, although neither was a hit. Like many creative teams, the Bergmans had their priorities. 'We prefer to have the melody' before working on the lyrics, Mr. Bergman said in a 2007 NPR interview. 'We feel that when we have the melody, there are words on the tips of those notes, and we have to find them.' Alan Bergman was born on Sept. 11, 1925, in the same Brooklyn hospital where his wife would be born three years later. He was the elder of two sons of Samuel and Ruth (Margulies) Bergman. His father was a clothing salesman. He began piano lessons when he was 6 and began writing songs as a boy. He attended the Ethical Culture School and Abraham Lincoln High School, graduating early to enter the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at the age of 16. He studied music and theater arts there, but his studies were interrupted when he was drafted by the Army in 1943. He served in the infantry during World War II and, after he was wounded, was reassigned to Camp Butner in North Carolina, where he wrote and directed Special Services shows. He completed college at Chapel Hill under the G.I. Bill in 1948. The next year he earned a master's degree in music from the University of California, Los Angeles. It was there that he met the songwriter Johnny Mercer, who became a friend and a mentor. Mr. Bergman moonlighted as a television director in Philadelphia and worked as a lyricist with the songwriter Lew Spence in Los Angeles while waiting for his break in the songwriting business. That came with 'That Face,' which he wrote with Mr. Spence. The title and the first line were inspired by the actress Phyllis Kirk, whom Mr. Spence was dating. But Mr. Bergman wrote the rest of the words with Marilyn Keith in mind; she was also working with Mr. Spence as a lyricist. After Fred Astaire agreed to record the song, Mr. Bergman presented the recording to Ms. Keith along with a wedding proposal. She said yes. 'Instead of a ring,' Ms. Bergman recalled many years later, 'he gave me Fred Astaire.' Marilyn Bergman died in 2022. Mr. Bergman is survived by their daughter, Julie Bergman, and a granddaughter. By the time the couple married in 1958, they had already begun writing together. ('Premarital rhyming was going on,' Mr. Bergman said with a smile in a 2010 interview on 'CBS News Sunday Morning.') One of their first hits was the Caribbean-flavored 'Yellow Bird' ('Yellow bird, up high in banana tree/Yellow bird, you sit all alone like me'), for which they wrote new lyrics to a 19th-century Haitian song, 'Choucoune,' when the choir director Norman Luboff was looking for material for a calypso album in 1957. The song was later recorded by the Mills Brothers, the Brothers Four and many others. Mr. Bergman was often asked about the creative experience involved in working so closely with his wife. In that same 2010 interview, he said: 'One is the creator and the other is the editor. And those roles change within seconds.' He put it another way in an interview with The New York Times in 1982: 'The actual process of writing the lyric is like two potters passing clay back and forth. At the end of the song, we rarely know who wrote what.'
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Justin Bieber's most cryptic lyrics off new album Swag that point to marriage struggles with Hailey
Justin Bieber has seemingly laid bare his marriage struggles with Hailey Bieber in the emotional lyrics of his new album – although has declared that he 'will not' leave her. The 31-year-old singer's latest release, Swag, which dropped last night, appears to allude to a challenging time between the couple, who have been married since 2018. After months of rumors about the state of the A-list couple's marriage amid concern for Justin's well-being he has vowed to 'change' for his wife following a rocky period. Here, FEMAIL takes a closer look at Justin's expressive lyrics where he appears to refer to a breakdown in communication and fighting, before going on to reveal they have overcome their problems. In the album's second track, Daisies, Justin appears to be singing about him and Hailey being at loggerheads and failing to communicate clearly. The lyrics read: 'Throwin' petals like, "Do you love me or not?" / Head is spinnin', and it don't know when to stop / You said "Forever," babe, did you mean it or not? / Hold on, hold on. 'You leave me on read, babe, but I still get the message / Instead of a line it's three dots, but I can connect them / And if it ain't right, babe, you know I respect it / But if you need time, just take your time / Honey, I get it, I get it, I get it.' In track four, Go Baby, Justin heaps praise on his wife, describing her as 'iconic.' Referring to her beauty brand, Rhodes, he sings: 'That's my baby, she's iconic, iPhone case, lip gloss on it. 'And, oh my days, she keeps 'em talkin', it's comedy, just block it, oh, my baby.' As the song continues, Justin goes on to urge Hailey to lean on him and that he is their to support her through life's ups and downs. He adds: 'Nothing needs to work out and nothing needs to break / Don't need to pretend that you're okay / So cry on my shoulder, just turn into me / Cry on my shoulder whenever you need it.' In the chorus, he sings: 'Lay it all down and I can love it away, just stay by my side.' In track 10 of the 21-song track list, titled Walking Away, Justin sings about the couple 'taking a break' and 'testing patience.' 'Days go by so fast, don't wanna spend them with you / So tell me why you're throwing stones at my back / You know I'm defenseless,' he sings in the first verse. 'Girl, we better stop before we say some s*** / We've been testing our patience / I think we better off if we just take a break,' he continues. But the chorus and subsequent verses paint a picture of their enduring love despite strife. 'Baby, I ain't walking away / You were my diamond / Gave you a ring / I made you a promise / I told you, I'd change / It's just human nature / These growing pains / And baby, I ain't walking away,' he sings in the chorus. It's fair to say that fans have been moved by Justin's lyrics. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one said: 'His album feels so raw, in the best way, you can tell this is Justin Bieber, this is who genuinely is, from the lyrics to the production, I'm so proud of him.' 'Justin Bieber is so good at encapsulating the feeling of loving someone, why am I over here emotional love is so beautiful,' added another. A third wrote: 'This album feels so raw, in the best way, you can tell this is Justin Bieber, this is who genuinely is, from the lyrics to the production, I'm so proud of him.' Over on Reddit, another continued: 'Not a fan of this couple but the lyrics to go baby are very sad and touching. Hailey has clearly been going through a hard time.' Ahead of the album's release, Hailey had some choice words for their fans as she took to social media to promote it. She took aim at the 'losers' who've speculated about their relationship as she re-posted a photo of Justin's massive Swag billboard in NYC's Times Square. The Rhode founder captioned the post: 'Is it finally clocking to you f***ing losers?' She appeared to suggest that Justin's recent bizarre behavior wasn't the result of any marriage troubles but due to him being hard at work on his long-awaited music, which he partially recorded in Iceland back in April.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Justin Bieber reveals he's 'got to change but won't leave wife Hailey' despite their problems in surprise new album lyrics as Rhode founder blasts their 'loser' fans
Justin Bieber has revealed he's 'got to change' before insisting he 'will not leave his wife Hailey' in his shock new album lyrics, despite their problems. The singer's new album Swag, which dropped last night, seemingly alludes to a dark time between the couple in lyrics about them 'taking a break' and 'testing patience', in the song Walking Away. After months of rumours about the state of the A-list couple's marriage, amid concern for Justin's well-being due to his erratic behavior, Justin has vowed to 'change' for his wife following a rocky period. 'Days go by so fast, don't wanna spend them with you / So tell me why you're throwing stones at my back / You know I'm defenseless,' he sings in the first verse. 'Girl, we better stop before we say some s*** / We've been testing our patience / I think we better off if we just take a break,' he continues. But the chorus and subsequent verses paint a picture of their enduring love despite strife. 'Baby, I ain't walking away / You were my diamond / Gave you a ring / I made you a promise / I told you, I'd change / It's just human nature / These growing pains / And baby, I ain't walking away,' he sings in the chorus. As Justin commented on their marriage strife, Hailey also had some choice words for their fans as she took to social media to promote the singer's album. Hailey took aim at the 'losers' who've speculated about their relationship as she re-posted a photo of Justin's massive Swag billboard in NYC 's Times Square. The Rhode founder captioned the post: 'Is it finally clocking to you f***ing losers?' She appeared to suggest that Justin's recent bizarre behavior wasn't the result of any marriage troubles but due to him being hard at work on his long-awaited music, which he partially recorded in Iceland back in April. The hitmaker left fans plenty to chew on with newly released songs. One fan wrote on X, 'I want everyone who said Justin and Hailey gonna divorce to listen right here cause he ain't walking away.' 'Justin Love Hailely... liKe that's his TRUE LOVE!!!' another fan gushed in response to the album. After months of rumours about the state of the A-list couple's marriage , amid concern for Justin's well-being due to his erratic behavior, Justin has vowed to 'change' for his wife following a rocky period 'Days go by so fast, don't wanna spend them with you / So tell me why you're throwing stones at my back / You know I'm defenseless,' he sings in the first verse One fan was particularly moved by Walking Away and said Hailey was 'Justin Bieber's muse.' Other early listeners singled out the love song Devotion, with one fan saying it 'might be one of Justin's best love songs ever. 'Miss Hailey idk what you doing but keep doing it PLEASE,' they added. One track, Therapy Session, was nothing but a skit between Justin and the actor and comedian Druski in which they appeared to defend his mental health and recent bizarre social media meltdowns against fans claiming that 'he's f***in' losin' his mind.' Justin released the album, which features 21 songs, four years after his previous album Justice dropped to mixed reviews but solid sales. Swag features guest vocals from Gunna and Cash Cobain, as well as a particularly raunchy verse from the rapper Sexyy Red that left fans blushing and begging for a sweeter version without her. As Justin quickly publicized the album, he and his wife Hailey shared numerous moody photographs of the two and their 10-month-old son Jack Blues that appeared to have been shot for the album. The singer launched multiple billboards around the globe on Thursday that appeared to promote the album, with images spotted in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Reykjavík, Iceland. 'Baby, I ain't walking away / You were my diamond / Gave you a ring / I made you a promise / I told you, I'd change / It's just human nature / These growing pains / And baby, I ain't walking away,' he sings in the chorus As Justin commented on their marriage strife, Hailey also had some choice words for their fans as she took to social media to promote the singer's album Hailey appeared to take aim at the 'losers' who have speculated about their marriage as she re-posted a photo of Justin's massive Swag billboard in NYC 's Times Square Some of the promotional images included what looked like a track listing for the LP, though it wasn't certain if they reflected the final track order. The apparent song titles for Swag include 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, 405, Swag, Zuma House, Too Long and Forgiveness. One song title that was notably missing from the billboard track listings was number 16, Standing On Business. It's not a full-fledged song, but rather another skit between Justin and Druski that features audio from a confrontation the singer had with paparazzi last month in which he uttered the viral phrase, 'It's not clocking to you that I'm standing on business, is it?' But some fans didn't buy the more romantic tunes, with one suggesting that his songs that appeared to be inspired by Hailey felt 'so forced' compared to earlier pop songs that fans believed were inspired by his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. Some of the songs had potentially autobiographical titles, like Dadz Love, which could refer to Justin becoming a first-time father last year. The song was also a clue to how long Bieber had been sitting on the material, as one fan clocked it as the tune that soundtracked their social media post announcing Hailey's pregnancy with Jack. Others, like Therapy Session and Forgiveness, seemed to allude to reports of marital strife between him and Hailey in recent months, as well as to his bizarre public displays. 'Justin Love Hailely... liKe that's his TRUE LOVE!!!' another fan gushed in response to the album But some fans didn't buy the more romantic tunes, with one suggesting that his songs that appeared to be inspired by Hailey felt 'so forced' compared to earlier pop songs that fans believed were inspired by his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez But other titles seemed primed for love songs, such as Devotion, Soulful and Sweet Spot. The latter tune came in for criticism from some early listeners for an unexpectedly X-rated guest verse from Sexxy Red that conflicted with the more romantic tone Justin set with his lyrics. Several posters urged the pop star to put out a new 'solo' version of the song without Sexxy Red's verse, or to do a remix with a different performer in her place. One fan suggested that Justin couldn't pull off the steamy tone that the song called for. 'Sweet Spot should've been a Chris Brown or Usher song,' they wrote, adding that, 'Justin needs to quit the act like fr.' Another user joked, 'OG Justin fans gon hear sexy redd on sweet spot and ain't gon know what to do 😂😂 [sic].' Although Bieber didn't clarify which — if any — of the images he shared are intended as Swag's album cover, one prominent black-and-white photo showed him shirtless from behind while Hailey stood in front of them and held Jack in her arms. They appeared to be standing at the entrance to a barn bathed in darkness aside from a small rectangular door open on the other side that let in a sliver of light. To the left, Swag was written in capital letters over a completely black background. Other images featuring the Swag graphic showed a the titled in a minimalist black box, while next to it was a black-and-white photo of a shirtless Justin holding Jack in front of a sofa placed just inside of the the makeshift barn.
