When scrolling through your playlist, how many of the songs are collaborations? From Charli XCX’s hit “Talk Talk” with Troye Sivan, to Chase & Status teaming up with Stormzy on “Backbone”, collaborations seem to be everywhere. Charli XCX has also appeared on social media with Billie Eilish and Guess, further highlighting the trend. In fact, four of the top 10 songs in the UK Singles Chart are collaborations, and this phenomenon is far from a temporary fad. According to the Official Charts Company, nearly half of the 100 biggest tracks since 2020 have featured more than one artist. This is…
Author: John Kakusu
Kylie Jenner is showing that her friendship with Jordyn Woods is as strong as ever, celebrating Jordyn’s 27th birthday with a heartfelt shoutout on Instagram on September 23. After Jordyn shared a glamorous photo of herself in a gold minidress with the caption “Chapter 27,” Kylie, also 27, commented, “hot !! happy birthday!!!!!!!!” This sweet gesture comes after the two former best friends appeared to have rekindled their relationship following their 2019 fallout, which stemmed from a cheating scandal involving Tristan Thompson, who was then Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend. The incident, where reports emerged of Tristan kissing Jordyn at a house…
Lady Gaga can smile knowing her real-life cupid is none other than her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, the Joker: Folie à Deux star revealed that it was her mom who played matchmaker between her and now-fiancé Michael Polansky, who proposed earlier this year. “My mom said, ‘I just met your husband,’” the 38-year-old singer recalled. “And I was like, ‘I’m not ready to meet my husband!’” Despite her initial hesitations, Gaga eventually decided to take her mom’s advice and meet Polansky, a businessman known for founding the Parker Foundation alongside Napster co-founder Sean Parker.…
Unlike fashion trends like florals for spring, Emily Blunt’s daughters don’t think her iconic role in The Devil Wears Prada was anything to celebrate. In fact, Hazel, 10, and Violet, 7—whom Blunt shares with husband John Krasinski—believe she played the character of Miranda Priestly’s assistant, Emily Charlton, a little too well. “They thought I was the meanest person they’ve ever met,” Blunt revealed in a recent interview with Page Six on Sept. 23. While her character’s cold demeanor was hard to miss, the Oppenheimer actress has nothing but fond memories of her time on set. “We just had the time…
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is maintaining his signature upbeat spirit despite growing concern from fans about his health. After canceling recent public appearances, the 98-year-old was spotted in Malibu on Sept. 23, where he humorously addressed how he’s feeling. “I feel old,” Van Dyke joked with a smile, in a video captured by the New York Post, adding, “I’m praying that I make it” to his 99th birthday in December. Fans began to worry when Van Dyke withdrew from an upcoming fan event in Salt Lake City, Utah, scheduled for Sept. 26-28. A statement on the event’s website explained,…
Tributes have poured in for former BBC presenter Chris Serle, described as “funny, clever and charming,” following the news of his passing at the age of 81. Serle’s family confirmed his death on Monday. Born and raised in Bristol, Serle became a well-known face on British television, rising to fame on the satirical consumer affairs show That’s Life! alongside Dame Esther Rantzen in the 1980s. Reflecting on his passing, Dame Esther said, “I am so very sad to hear that Chris Serle, one of our best-loved That’s Life! reporters, has died. He was as nice off camera as he was…
One of Banksy’s recent animal-themed artworks in London, depicting two elephants emerging from blocked windows on the side of a Chelsea house, has been restored after being vandalized. The piece was defaced with white stripes shortly after it was discovered, but council workers have since removed the damage and applied an “anti-graffiti solution” to protect the mural from future harm. This restoration marks the second of nine Banksy artworks that appeared across London in August. Kensington and Chelsea Council confirmed that the protective liquid is designed to safeguard the piece without altering its appearance. Josh Rendall, a local ward representative,…
A former employee of Bristol-based music company 3tone Limited has spoken out, claiming that many lives have been “all but ruined” after months of unpaid wages. Laurie Flood, whose employment was terminated without notice in November 2023, says he is owed around £11,000 in unpaid wages. Earlier this year, 3tone faced allegations of failing to pay royalties to artists across the UK. Now, staff are coming forward with claims that they were also left without pay. Mr. Flood described the experience as “completely disheartening” and said he had to borrow money from friends and family to make ends meet while…
A 34-year-old pediatric nurse and mother of three from Carmarthenshire, Georgie, is one of 12 amateur bakers competing in the latest series of The Great British Bake Off. Georgie, who has ADHD, believes the condition helps her “hyperfocus” when she bakes, allowing her to perform at her best in a short time. However, she acknowledges that this same trait can cause her to rush and make mistakes. “My ADHD does affect my everyday life and most definitely baking,” she explained. “When I can hyperfocus on a bake, I can do it to the best of my ability in a short…
Sally Rooney’s latest novel, Intermezzo, marks a departure from her previous works by focusing on the relationship between two grieving brothers—Ivan, a 22-year-old competitive chess player, and Peter, a smooth-talking barrister. Critics have praised the novel for its depth and humor, with The Guardian’s Anthony Cummins calling it a “tender, funny page-turner” and Rooney’s “richest treatment yet of messy romantic entanglements.” While themes of intimacy and communication, central to Rooney’s previous works like Normal People and Conversations with Friends, remain prominent, critics have noted Intermezzo as a more confident and mature work. Jo Hamya of The Independent awarded the novel…