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Khaleej Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Bangladeshi film 'Ali', written and produced by 3 Filipinos, shines at Cannes
In a coastal town, women are not allowed to sing. A teenager joins a singing competition for a chance to move to the city, while hiding his true voice in a sinister way. This is the story of Ali. In a major achievement for South Asian and Southeast Asian cinema, Ali, a short film directed by Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev, received a special mention in the Short Film Palme d'Or category at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This historic recognition marks the first time a Bangladeshi short film has been honoured in competition at Cannes, and it was written and produced by three talented Filipinos. The 15-minute Bangladeshi-Philippine co-production tells the story of a teenage boy in a conservative coastal town. In defiance, he enters a singing competition while concealing a personal secret that challenges societal norms. The emotional depth and narrative strength of Ali are rooted in its screenplay, co-written by Filipinos Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero. Adding to the creative muscle behind the project, Filipina producer Kristine De Leon played a pivotal role in bringing the film to life alongside Bangladeshi producer Tanveer Hossain. Director Adnan Al Rajeev, in an emotional statement on social media, described it as a dream come true: "My name will be there, our name will be there, my country's name will be there. Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps." Of nearly 4,800 submissions, Ali was among only 11 short films selected for the prestigious Short Film Competition at Cannes 2025. The official Cannes Film Festival platforms proudly shared news of its inclusion, an inspiring moment for the South Asian and Southeast Asian film communities. In recognition of Ali 's success, Bangladesh's Ministry of Cultural Affairs awarded the team an honorarium and acknowledged the film as a cultural landmark. Cultural advisor Mustafa Sarwar Farooqi noted that this proves Bangladeshi filmmakers, when supported and creatively partnered, can compete at the highest levels internationally.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who won 'The Voice' 2025? Who came in second on 'The Voice'? 'The Voice' Season 27 results
Another reality singing competition is over, with a winner crowned. On Tuesday, May 20, "The Voice" Season 27 came to an end with one coach getting their second win in a row. On Monday, May 29, each contestant had to perform an up-tempo song and a ballad with the audience voting overnight. The next night the 2025 winner of "The Voice" was announced. During the two-night finale, former coaches Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, Chance the Rapper and Kelly Clarkson performed. Guest celebrities, including James Bay, Sheryl Crow and Joe Jonas, also stopped by to sing a few songs. Here's who won "The Voice" 2025, who came in second and who are the coaches for Season 28. The winner of "The Voice" Season 27 was Team Michael Bublé's Adam David. David is a 34-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This marks Bublé's second consecutive win. David is the winner of "The Voice" 2025, but he has also been very vocal about his history with addiction. He celebrated six years of sobriety on March 28. Before joining "The Voice," David performed at rehabilitation centers weekly, using his music and experiences to "inspire others in their recovery." When competing on "The Voice," David was only able to turn Bublé's chair during the blind auditions. He also did not land a spot in the Top 4, but sang for an instant save, which got him a spot in the season finale. In second place was Jaelen Johnston from Team Kelsea Ballerini. This was followed by Team John Legend's Renzo, Team Adam Levine's Lucia Flores-Wiseman and Team Bublé's Jadyn Cree. "The Voice" Season 26 winner was Sofronio Vasquez, a 32-year-old from Mindanao, Philippines, who was on Team Bublé. Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez was on Michael Bublé's team during "The Voice." Second-place contestant Shye was also on Bublé's team. The winner of "The Voice" gets the grand prize of a recording contract. "The Voice" Season 28 will be back this fall with Bublé making a return alongside previous coaches Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire and Niall Horan. The 'American Idol' 2025 winner: Who won 'American Idol' Season 23? What do you get for winning 'American Idol'? You can stream "The Voice" 2025 on Peacock. A premium monthly plan on Peacock costs $7.99, or there is a deal for a premium annual plan at $79.99 for one year. The premium plus plan, which is ad-free, costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 a year. Reach the reporter at Follow @dina_kaur on X, formerly known as Twitter, and on Bluesky @ Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Who won this season of 'The Voice'? Meet the 2025 winner
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Who Won ‘The Voice' 2025? The Season 27 Winner And Coach Revealed
Another winner of The Voice has been crowned. NBC's long-running singing competition aired its highly anticipated Season 27 finale on Tuesday, May 20, featuring final performances from the contestants, coaches, and lots of exciting special guests. Heading into finale week, all four coaches — Kelsea Ballerini, Adam Levine, Michael Bublé, and John Legend — had a shot at winning the season, as each had at least one contestant competing in the two-part finale. The Top 5 finalists in the running for the Season 27 title were Renzo (Team Legend), Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam), Jadyn Cree (Team Bublé), Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea), and Adam David (Team Bublé). While the contestants each performed two solo songs on Monday, they returned to the stage on Tuesday for the second part of the finale to sing duets with their coaches. Later in the night, they also joined fellow Season 27 contestants for a group performance of 'Pompeii' by Bastille. First up were Renzo and Legend, who performed 'As It Was' by Harry Styles. Ballerini and Johnston followed with a rendition of 'Whiskey Lullaby' by Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley. Bublé and David then sang 'The Weight' by The Band, and Flores-Wiseman and Levine took on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' by The Beatles. Bublé and Cree closed out the duets with 'I Got You Babe' by Sonny & Cher. The finale also welcomed former coaches and mentors, past winners, and fan-favorite artists to perform both new releases and iconic hits. Former coach Kelly Clarkson performed her new single, 'Where Have You Been,' while Blake Shelton sang his track 'Texas.' Alicia Keys ft. Amanda Reid, Chance the Rapper, Foreigner, James Bay ft. Sheryl Crow, Joe Jonas, and Season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood also took the stage. Adam David was crowned the winner of The Voice 2025. The 34-year-old singer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is the first winner to come from an instant save, according to host Carson Daly. David's win marks the second consecutive victory for Coach Bublé, who previously won in his debut season, Season 26, with artist Sofronio Vasquez. 'I love you, man,' Bublé said to David on air before the results were announced. 'You're my kind of artist. I love my sister and she wrote me this morning and she said, 'You tell me when Adam David puts his tickets on sale 'cause I need to go show see that show.'" 'Congratulations, I knew you could do it,' the Canadian singer added. Jaelen Johnston came in second place, followed by Renzo in third. Lucia Flores-Wiseman landed in fourth place, while Jadyn Cree finished Season 27 in fifth. Who has won The Voice in the past? Shelton currently holds the record for the most wins, with a total of nine from Season 2 to Season 22. Check out the full list of The Voice winners, including their seasons and coaches, below. The Voice Season 27 finale will be available to stream on Wednesday, May 21, on Peacock.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'American Idol' Has a New Champion! Here's Who Won Season 23
Jamal Roberts is the newest American Idol! During the season 23 finale on Sunday, May 18, Roberts was crowned the winner of the singing competition show. Ryan Seacrest said he won following what was the "biggest finale vote in show history." Roberts was up against John Foster and Breanna Nix, who placed second and third, respectively. The star sang "Her Heart" by Anthony Hamilton to mark his win. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Roberts, who's a gym teacher at a local elementary school in Mississippi, first caught the judges' attention with his audition of 'Mary Jane' by Rick James. 'Man, you got some stuff in there and by the end, you were letting it come out. Just relax. You got the voice and you know how to tell a story. Priceless,' said Lionel Richie. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Luke Bryan added, 'What I love about it is it was really like southern soulfulness. Was it perfect? Was it flawless? No. But you're not trying to sing it perfectly and flawless. You're just singing it from the heart. And that's what I felt.' Carrie Underwood agreed with her fellow judges — but felt that he needed to loosen up. 'You got to loosen up. You need some swagger… Just loosen up and let your body match your voice,' she advised. By the end of his audition, Roberts had a 'yes' from all three judges. After the semi-finals on Monday, May 12, the 'Drunk on You' singer, 48, said he had a 'gut feeling' Roberts would be a lead 'all year.' "When you look at every time Breanna gets through, we're like, 'She keeps showing up and making it happen,'" Bryan said. "And then John Foster just seems to be gaining momentum." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! He continued, "Even if it's something that Jamal's kind of had the reins of, it could change with a little bit of not focus[ing] ... so they gotta be focused all the way to the end. The music business never is not like that. You've gotta focus every day." American Idol will return for season 24 on ABC. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who will be the next ‘American Idol'?
Near the end of a season that has included trips to Hawaii and Disneyland, and guest mentors like Josh Groban, James Taylor and Lin-Manuel Miranda, "American Idol' is now down to its final three singers. On Sunday night, 'Idol' will declare the winner of its 23rd season. Here's what to expect from the season finale — and who is predicted to win. The following three contestants are still in the 'American Idol' competition and will perform in Sunday night's finale: John Foster John Foster, an 18-year-old college student from Addis, Louisiana, warmed himself up to the 'American Idol' judges with some Cajun food that he brought along for his audition. He made his 'American Idol' debut with Alan Jackson's 'Don't Rock the Jukebox' — a performance that brought back some memories for 'Idol' judge Carrie Underwood, who was 11 years old when she saw the country superstar — her first concert — back in 1994. But Underwood wasn't completely satisfied with Foster's performance, stating that she wanted to hear him sing a song that could showcase his vocals more. Foster was prepared for that request and performed the Conway Twitty ballad 'Goodbye Time' — a rendition that had Luke Bryan singing along (loudly). 'I got the information that I wanted out of that,' Underwood said following the performance. While 'Idol' judge Lionel Richie enjoyed the performance, he told Foster that he wanted to hear more of his own stylings. 'I love the timbre, but you gotta carve your way out now as far as making your sound,' Richie said. Bryan agreed with Richie, and said while Foster had a nice voice he wasn't sure if it would be enough to advance through several rounds of the competition. But his performance of the Twitty classic was enough to convince Bryan, who was initially on the fence, to give him a 'yes' and send him to the next round. Now, Foster has made it all the way to the season finale and could be the next 'American Idol' winner. Performances throughout his run on 'Idol' have included his original song 'Tell That Angel I Love Her'; Brooks & Dunn's 'Believe" and 'Neon Moon'; and Elvis Presley's 'Jailhouse Rock.' Breanna Nix Breanna Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at home-mom from Denton, Texas, made the bold decision to audition for 'American Idol' with Underwood's No. 1 hit 'Jesus, Take the Wheel.' As Nix sang the song, her son, Emerson, sat on Underwood's lap just a few feet away. By the end of Nix's performance, Underwood was visibly emotional and had to defer to Bryan to kick off the feedback. 'You're singing Carrie Underwood while she's handling your child,' Bryan told Nix. 'A lot of emotions going on, and you did a great job with that.' 'It's just a dream cone true,' Nix said. 'She's inspired me so much, and so it's an honor to sing your song.' 'It was an honor to listen to you sing that song,' Underwood responded. 'You have a beautiful voice, a big voice. Obviously willing to work hard for this. It's not easy being a stay-at-home mom, it's not easy deciding that you want to make your family a priority. You did a really great job.' It wasn't the only time Underwood would be emotional following a performance from Nix. Ahead of the 'American Idol' top 24 reveal, the country star got emotional following a duet of Brandon Lake's 'Gratitude' that Nix performed with fellow contestant Rylie O'Neill. 'I know how difficult it is to come into the entertainment industry and bring your faith with you. It is a brave thing to do because there are a lot of outside forces that are going to tell you not to do that,' Underwood said as Richie placed his hand on her back for support, per the Deseret News. 'I want to tell you that I'm proud of you guys.' Throughout Nix's run on 'Idol,' performances on the show have included Martina McBride's 'Independence Day'; 'You'll Be In My Heart' from the Disney film 'Tarzan'; Journey's 'Open Arms'; and Lauren Daigle's 'Still Rolling Stones.' Jamal Roberts Jamal Roberts isn't a stranger to the 'American Idol' audition process. This season actually marked his third attempt at making it on the show, Billboard reported. Now, the 27-year-old P.E. teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, has made it to the Season 23 finale as a top three contestant. 'I didn't get defeated. I never gave up. I took the no,' Roberts told Billboard. 'I've always been able to take constructive criticism and use it for my gain and try again. This has always been me.' This time around, Roberts auditioned for 'Idol' with Rick James' 'Mary Jane' — a performance that had all three judges smiling. 'Man, you got some stuff in there,' Richie said. 'And by the end, you were letting it come out. ... You've got the voice, and you know how to tell a story — priceless." Bryan praised the 'southern soulfulness' of the performance. 'Was it perfect? Was it flawless? No. But you're not trying to sing it perfectly and flawless. You're just singing it from the heart, and that's what I felt,' he said. Throughout Roberts' run on 'Idol,' performances have included the Disney classic 'Beauty and the Beast'; Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come'; Fantasia's 'I Believe'; the country-soul classic 'Tennessee Whiskey'; and Jelly Roll's 'Liar.' The race to the 'American Idol' finish line is close — maybe more than it has been for many seasons, according to the show. 'I just love a dynamic finale that keeps everyone guessing who's going to win,' 'Idol' showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick recently told TVLine. 'In the case of other seasons, there might be more of a clear frontrunner, but not this time. It's anyone's game, and that to me is a win at the end of a season.' Based on 'American Idol' social media posts featuring the contestants' performances — dating back to the top 10 round — Foster and Roberts both have substantially more engagement and views than Nix, potentially indicating that victory is leaning toward one of those two contestants. TVLine noted that throughout the season, as it has conducted polls with its readership, the results have always been close. But Foster, the outlet reported, has consistently held the top spot. Similarly, the entertainment sites Parade and Gold Derby both also predict that Foster will be the 'American Idol' Season 23 winner. The 'American Idol' Season 23 finale airs Sunday, May 18, at 6 p.m. MDT. The live, three-hour episode will feature special performances from the season's top 14 contestants and from a wide variety of guest artists — including Groban, Salt-N-Pepa, Patti LaBelle, PJ Morton, Kirk Franklin, Jessica Simpson, Goo Goo Dolls and Good Charlotte, as the Deseret News reported. Performances include a duet from LaBelle with 'Idol' Season 23 contestant Kolbi Jordan, and a duet featuring The War and Treaty and 'Idol' top five singer Thunderstorm Artis. Viewers can vote for their favorite top three singer during the Season 23 finale. Voting begins at the start of Sunday night's episode — 6 p.m. MDT — and will end shortly before the three-hour episode comes to an end. 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest will reveal the winner at the end of the episode. There are three ways to vote on 'American Idol': Vote online at (fans must create an account to vote). Vote via the 'American Idol' app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play Store. Vote via text. During each 'Idol' episode, a contestant will have a specific number that can be texted to '21523.' Viewers can submit up to 10 votes per voting method per contestant, according to
