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The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sabrina Carpenter reveals bum in cheeky jean shorts for new video and fans think she's teasing new music
SABRINA Carpenter showed off her peachy bum in a new video while donning ultra cropped jean shorts. The hitmaker, 26, showed off her toned bottom in some shorts as she thumbed a car with little success. 6 6 6 In the video, Sabrina could be seen standing on a deserted road in the middle of a desert. Wearing tiny blue denim shorts and a white shirt, Sabrina wore her blond locks in her classic curly style. She rocked some heeled sandals and had a suitcase that stood by her feet. Attempting to hitchhike, Sabrina had no luck and later said "oh boy" after the silent video came to an end. Fans instantly thought that the short video clip was a teaser for new music that might drop this Friday. "NEW MUSIC!?????????" asked one enthusiastic fan. "SHE'S SECURING SONG OF THE SUMMER," penned a third, NEW SONG OF THE SUMMER? While a fourth said: "SONG OF THE SUMMER INCOMING." And a fifth wrote: "New music please please please." Sabrina Carpenter shows ex Barry Keoghan what he's missing as she goes pantless on the Met Gala red carpet But although many fans were convinced that Sabrina was teasing new music, some thought a music video for an already released song, or possibly a remix might be coming. "It has to be a busy woman mv bc of the suitcase," said one fan. "Bed Chem FT. Nicki??????" asked another. A third then quizzed: "slim pickins music video????" While a fourth wrote: "HAS to be a busy woman MV!" This comes after we revealed that Sabrina is wanted to feature in a seriously massive movie. STARRING ROLE FOR SABRINA? She is wanted to star in the upcoming feel-good film of Mamma Mia 3. Producer Judy Craymer, who had the idea for the original stage show — and has finished a script for a third movie — said: 'She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' Speaking about the project, 67-year-old Judy told Hollywood news site Deadline: 'Well, we know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen. 'And I mean, we brought together this amazing group of movie stars that were all connected through it, and huge friendships evolved.' Sabrina is known to be a big Abba fan and has covered some of their songs on her Short n' Sweet tour. She also has cats called Benny and Björn — and last month met the real Björn Ulvaeus, 80, in Stockholm. Amanda Seyfried, 39, who plays Sophie the films, previously said she could see Sabrina playing her daughter, despite an age gap of just 13 years. She said: 'Old age make-up for me. 'If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen. It's fine. I'm a big fan.' 6 6 6
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How a Fresh Start Led Alejandro Sanz to a Stunning EP (and a Shakira Reunion)
Everything about Alejandro Sanz's latest EP ¿Y Ahora Que? was a deviation from the way he usually does things. For starters, the process was much more collaborative, with more producers and musicians than usual. 'What I liked to do was to lock myself in the studio, work for hours, and lose sunlight, practically living in there,' the Spanish artist says with a laugh. But in a lot of ways, this project marked brand new beginnings and new ways of doing things for Sanz: It's his first EP with his new label Sony Latin, his first songs since a major breakup, and his first music with new management. 'If you stop learning and trying different things in this profession, that's truly a kind of death, isn't it?' he says on a recent call with Rolling Stone. 'If you don't want to approach things in a new way, this becomes pretty tedious. So in actuality, this has been a process I've enjoyed a lot, and I'm happy with how it all turned out.' More from Rolling Stone Shakira and Alejandro Sanz Reunite - Again! - for Love Song 'Bésame' Watch Shakira's Intimate Performance of 'Antología' on 'Fallon' Shakira's MetLife Show Was All About Strength and Celebrating Your Inner She-Wolf Beyond the countless lessons buried in ¿Y Ahora Que?, the EP includes six songs, all which find Sanz exploring different sounds. The opening track, 'Palmeras en el Jardin,' takes Sanz back to his roots with a more acoustic sound. He pictured it as a first introduction to the listener where he outlines all the heartbreak and turmoil he's experiencing. 'I think fits well in the chronology and into a rhythm on the album that sets up how things are presented,' he explains. 'It's this process of healing in three phases: The first, on 'Palmeras en el Jardin,' you're listing out everything that's happening. On the second, 'Hoy No Me Siento Bien,' you recognize what you're feeling and you start to see the light. And on 'Besame,' you finally reach the other side to heal.' The songs that follow 'Palmeras en el Jardin' — 'Hoy No Me Siento Bien' with Grupo Frontera and 'Besame' with Shakira — include some of the biggest collaborations on the project. (Manuel Turizo also appears on 'Cómo Sería.') The Shakira feature marks a long-awaited reunion after the two artists worked on 'La Tortura' and 'Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No' in 2005 and 2006. They recently celebrated the anniversary of 'La Tortura,' which turned 20 this year; Shakira even brought him out during her concert in Charlotte, where she kicked off the U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. 'It was incredible to get back on stage with her, to share, to have a laugh. She seemed really great — she looked happy,' he says. 'She was completely dedicated to her show, working hard as always.' He notes that the day they rehearsed in Charlotte, Shakira was up until 5 a.m. doing soundcheck. 'There's a reason she's number one — she works that hard,' he adds. 'We took advantage of that time to record some content for the new song and to hang out the way we've always done.' The idea for 'Besame' had been a long time coming. 'We'd spent a long time trying to find a song so we could work together again. We'd been wanting to do something, and this is the third collaboration we've made together. I was always joking with her, saying, 'Stop singing with the young handsome guys. Let's make a song.'' Eventually, they landed on the romance and down-tempo rhythm of 'Besame.' 'She's really into Afrobeats, and I wanted to add a bit of this flamenco sound. We found this style and I think it really captured what we both wanted to do. Finding a good compromise between two artists over a song isn't always easy, but we did it and w're both happy with it. It's a beautiful one to me.' Other moments on the EP shine just as bright. The Grupo Frontera collaboration makes use of Sanz's signature rasp and also carries the project's message: On the song, Sanz sings about how he's feeling low but knows everything will get better. 'I had spent a lot of time without putting myself first, paying attention to other priorities,' he says. 'Eventually, you have let that go.' The project title comes from something Sanz used to say to himself throughout his career: 'Y ahora que?' which means 'now what?' Now that the EP is done, he has a long list of what to do next: Eventually, he wants to tour and perform these songs for his fans. But his attitude has changed: 'I don't want to think ahead too much. If you focus too much on the long-term, you don't look at what's in front of you. It's important to work trough each stage and never skip steps.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rita Ora flashes her abs in a skimpy orange bikini in a racy snap - as she continues to tease her new single
Rita Ora made sure all eyes were on her with a sizzling new social media post on Saturday, as she continued to tease her upcoming single. The singer, 34, sent temperatures soaring in a barely-there orange bikini that flaunted her toned physique. Elevating the look, she accessorised with stacked gold earrings, a chunky statement necklace, and a delicate belly chain. Wearing her dark blonde locks swept up in an effortless up do, Rita showed off her sun-kissed glow. Teasing her fans with a playful warning, she penned: 'Heat coming June 6th!! Get your bikinis out… or else!' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Rita's boasted about the upcoming hit, which is just days away from being released. In the single, she said: 'Your heat on me. Sex on sight. Anywhere you like. Inside or outside.' Heat is expected to feature on her upcoming, still untitled, fourth album, which will be her first album release since her 2023 You & I. Rita has recently been supporting Kylie for the first leg of her tour after she previously revealed that Kylie's 2023 mega-hit from 'Tension', 'Padam Padam', was nearly given to her. The synth-pop banger - penned by Norwegian singer-songwriter Ina Wroldsen and producer Lostboy - was a viral hit for Kylie. But several artists were asked if they wanted to record it, including the Anywhere singer, because they didn't feel it was a Kylie song. Lostboy told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: 'We wrote Padam in February 2022 and there were maybe four or five months of us sitting on it, then I sent it to their label, and someone suggested to me, 'Kylie would kill this.'' He added: 'They were unsure and there was a moment when Rita was going to cut it and it was worming around a few artists on that label. 'They were trying to make it work but they didn't think it was for Kylie.' It comes after she kicked off her support gig on the tour in April at Atlanta's State Farm Arena. Rita gushed after her gig: 'First night of the tour, wow the reception was incredible and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to connect with North America. It feels like such a huge compliment to open up for such an icon.' Kylie's Tension Tour will conclude on August 26. She will then head to New York for two shows at Madison Square Garden before stopping for one show at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The star is the highest-selling Australian female artist of all time and the third best-selling in the UK. But she has only now begun to make a name for herself in the US following the success of her viral 2023 hit Padam Padam. In the past Kylie has claimed her failure to catch on stateside didn't phase her and she enjoyed her anonymity there, however, her record label revealed in 2023 that the singer now has her eyes firmly set on cracking the US market.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teyana Taylor Sends Fans Into a Frenzy With Huge Unexpected Announcement
Teyana Taylor Sends Fans Into a Frenzy With Huge Unexpected Announcement originally appeared on Parade. Teyana Taylor just threw fans for a loop with a shock announcement that was completely unexpected. In an Instagram post shared on Friday, May 30 the "Rose in Harlem" singer revealed she's planning to do something she previously stated she wouldn't be doing anymore: releasing new music. According to the social media upload, the Coming 2 America actress has a fresh project on the way, and from the looks of it, it's coming in more than one form. Though the details were kept very minimal, one could assume that in addition to an album, there will be an accompanying visual film for the musical work—that is, if the promo trailer is anything to judge by. "ESCAPE ROOM — THE ALBUM COMING AUGUST 2025," the upload was simply captioned. With it, a star-studded video teased the likes of Mufasa and Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre (whom she's been rumored to be currently dating following her divorce from ex-husband, Iman Shumpert), as well as Atlanta and Get Out's LaKeith Stanfield. It's a likely inference to make, since those that closely follow The Book of Clarence actress know she's also a talented choreographer and director, going by moniker "Spike Tee" (a play on iconic filmmaker Spike Lee's name), and even has a production company, The Aunties Production, responsible for the magic behind several fellow artists' music videos—Monica, Wale, Bryson Tiller, and Coco Jones among them. Given Taylor's 2020 announcement that she was "retiring" from making music, citing feeling underappreciated in the industry, fans were in disbelief at the career update, effectively going wild in the comment section of her post. "An ALBUM????? So you're out of retirement!!! OMG LIFE IS GOOOOODDDDD🥹🥹🥹👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾," one top-liked comment exclaimed."The way I've been PRAYING for Tey to drop an album… my prayers have been answered 🥹🥹🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾," another declared, with a separate comment reading, "Oh you DID THAT!!!! 👏🔥👏🔥." A third dubbed her "THE SMARTEST WOMAN ON PLANET EARTH," while someone else agreed, calling her "GENIUS." Celebrities, alike, were equally as hyped for the upcoming release. "OOOOOMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGG!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥," Kim Kardashian dropped. Teyana's latest full musical work, The Album, released in 2020, so needless to say, fans are eager to see what's to come from the R&B songstress' Escape Room this Taylor Sends Fans Into a Frenzy With Huge Unexpected Announcement first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
ABC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
From PinkPantheress to Thom Yorke — these are the best new albums of May
Finding time to seek out new music is a luxury that's becoming harder to satisfy. Not only does it feel like life just gets busier, there's more music than ever and it's never been easier to access it. This makes it tough to know where to start. Our music experts hoover up most new releases, and they're dedicated to making sure the cream of what's been released finds a way to your ears. They might not cure your choice paralysis, but they'll help you through it. Here are 10 albums worth your time this month, whether you're a pop stan, rock dog or someone who just likes a bit of everything. Feel like time travelling for 20 minutes? Let British pop star PinkPantheress take you back to the dancefloors of the 2000s, where cinematic strings clashed with garage beats and sleek pop melodies to help bring the sound of London's underground to the mainstream. While she borrows liberally for her second mixtape — you'll literally hear classics from Underworld, William Orbit, Panic At The Disco and Basement Jaxx in the mix — PinkPantheress imbues more than enough of her own talent and perspective to take it beyond pastiche and make it something unique. For fans of: Sugababes, The Streets, William Orbit "Back to my old tricks again" Thom Yorke sings on 'Back In The Game', from electronic album with British producer Mark Pritchard. Indeed, Tall Tales contains all the Radiohead frontman's signatures; dystopian in both eerie sound and doomsaying subject matter, reflecting a world warped by greed, twisted politics and climate emergency. Not exactly ground-breaking, predictable even, continuing Yorke's busy streak from The Smile, film soundtracks and a solo Australian tour (that wasn't without controversy). That said, Pritchard's subterranean instrumentals – tinkered on through the pandemic and possessing the air of lockdown lunacy — prompt Yorke to muck around with his voice and toward territory that's darker and weirder, even by his standards. 'The Men Who Dance In Stag's Heads' is Lou Reed going gothic folk, the title track's sinister panoply of inhuman voices makes 'Fitter, Happier' seem like a pop ditty, while 'The Spirit' is a rare moment of beauty — a shimmering dream amid many nightmares. For fans of: The Smile, Clark, Aphex Twin Retro futuristic icons Stereolab haven't delivered an album in 15 years, so the familiar feel of Instant Holograms On Metal Film will provide comfort and joy to their fans. There's a sophistication to the band's gentle, thoughtful, propulsive indie pop that extends beyond frontwoman Laetitia Sadier's French coo. It's in Andy Ramsay's gentle but decisive snare taps, the texture of Tim Gane's guitar, and the webs of vintage synths that scaffold each song. Sometimes, like on 'Aerial Troubles', you get so engrossed in their groove it's jarring when it ends. Thankfully, there's always another uber-cool synthy jam to swallow you up. For Fans Of: Françoise Hardy, Broadcast, Arthur Russell Beginning as the solo project of Thungutti man Jimmy Kyle, Chasing Ghosts have evolved on their Double J-featured fourth album into an arena-ready punk rock act. Think Smith Street Band on a Green Day budget. For all the polished production and instrumentation (Strings! Synths! Piano!) none of it sacrifices authenticity or intensity. Instead they amplify the emotional heart of tunes as likely to make you tear up as have you bellowing along. Kyle's passion and honesty shine on cathartic anthems addressing mental health, domestic violence, suicide, and the inequity and intergenerational trauma still faced by First Nations people. Therapy tackles tough topics but feels more life-affirming than harrowing, striking a tricky balance of being hooky, tender yet heavy-hitting. For fans of: Luca Brasi, The Amity Affliction, Stand Atlantic Americana trio I'm With Her stuck with their name post-Hillary (they had it first) and, more importantly, have kept making flawless, breathtaking folk music. They aren't in a rush, this second album arrived seven years on from their debut (though just months after this perfect Sabrina Carpenter cover), and there's something beautifully unhurried about the music too. These pastoral songs sound as though they could come from any time and will maintain their relevance for years to come. The elements are basic — mainly guitar and voices — and whether it's quiet intensity of 'Sister Of The Night Watch', the urgent, engrossing bridge of 'Standing On The Fault Line', or the lovesick jig of 'Find My Way To You', they deliver a procession of captivating moments that make them feel like more than the sum of their parts. For fans of: First Aid Kit, Gillian Welch, boygenius Canadian indie troupe Men I Trust are the definition of easy listening. Sticky melodies and woozy atmospheres are everywhere in their soft-focus, groove-driven bedroom pop, fronted by Emma Proulx's effortless, feather-soft vocals. They've achieved word-of-mouth popularity, with titanic streaming figures to match, despite lacking label backing or anything resembling mainstream presence. That's largely because they're the perfect 'switching off' soundtrack. Equus Caballus is no exception. But close listening is handsomely rewarded with sumptuous details lurking beneath the impossibly smooth surface — glossy synths, gargled bass tones, canny key changes and vivid, warm beauty. They're unfairly lumped in with groups that prioritise 'vibe' over song craft, but Men I Trust's latest proves they're head and shoulders above the zoned-out catnip littering Spotify playlists that encourage passive listening. For fans of: The Marías, Mac DeMarco, Air Fans didn't need much from Mclusky's return to recording after 21 years. If the songs were noisy, immediate, aggressive, and funny without veering into novelty territory, they'd be happy. While we've no doubt Andrew Falkous is a multifaceted human being, he knows his strengths. Any fear of this album sullying the Welsh trio's legacy are destroyed within minutes, as its pacey, intense songs with titles like 'kafka-esque novelist franz kafka' and 'way of the exploding dickhead' remind us why we fell so hard for this trio in the 2000s. Recent hearing issues haven't dulled their approach, as grinding bass, squawking guitar and pummelling drums remain the perfect platform for Falkous's cutting witticisms. For fans of: IDLES, Big Black, The Drones Hailing from the inner-north Melbourne suburb of Coburg, Surprise Chef's instrumental cinematic jazz-funk and hip-hop-tinged soul has made them darlings of crate-diggers, community radio and international taste makers alike. They're known for carefully orchestrated atmospheres and grooves tight enough to set your watch to. Superb, however, sees them loosening up, trading precision for spontaneity on music that's freer to tinker and explore. From the bait-and-switch of 'Body Slam' to the knob-twiddling on 'Consulate Case' and hazy highlights 'Websites' and 'Tag Dag', this is a group who fully grasp their signature, luxurious sound but are now confident enough to add extra spice to their established menu. Allow Surprise Chef time and space to cook, and they're guaranteed to dish up something tasty with a satisfying twist. For fans of: Khruangbin, Karate Boogaloo, Sven Wunder Melbourne garage punks Civic look a little different than on their last album, with a new drummer and one fewer guitarist. They sound a little different too. While the snarl of earlier records remains, Chrome Dipped's pace is comparatively subdued, relying on moodier sounds and textures to demonstrate their ferocity. The result is an engrossing display of rumbling rock'n'roll that calls to mind great Australian punk of the past while retaining its own identity. They haven't abandoned the aggression of previous records entirely — limbs will continue to flail when they play thrashier songs like 'Poison' and 'Fragrant Rice' live — but the evolved sound points to a new-found versatility that makes an already great band all the more compelling. For fans of: Fontaines D.C., Violent Soho, Radio Birdman From their ridiculous name on down to their stoner-friendly sound and gnarly live show, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are essentially Perth's own King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Similarly, their penchant for the absurd can seem easy to dismiss. But to do so is to miss out on a fun, fierce, satisfying listening experience. Instantly ranking among the group's best work, Carpe Diem, Moonman refines the band's extremes. The heavier moments crunch even harder — 'Another Reincarnation' and 'Weird World Awoke' are all fuzzy, face-melting riffs and hammering grooves — while the mellower passages excel at spacey atmospheres anchored by melody, such as 'Scapegoat' and 'Qwik Maff'. Meanwhile, headbanging spectacle and psychedelic ambience fuse on 'Out the Universe Pours'. For fans of: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Ty Segall, Frankie & The Witch Fingers Tune in to Double J for more great new music.
