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USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kendrick Lamar, SZA wrap up U.S. tour by flourishing in DC
Kendrick Lamar, SZA wrap up U.S. tour by flourishing in DC SZA With The Mexican And American Flag On The Final Night Of The U.S Leg Of The GNX Grand National Tour In Landover, Maryland Sold Out Northwest Stadium — Kendrick Lamar & SZA Grand National Tour (@kdotszagnxeraa) June 19, 2025 LANDOVER, Md. -- By the time Kendrick Lamar played Alright, a feeling that things might actually be OK had long permeated the packed crowd at Northwest Stadium. That wasn't the case about an hour earlier, when cloudy skies continued to give way to scattered showers that just wouldn't shut off in an almost ominous nod to what was taking place just 10 miles east, where President Donald Trump had teased a possible strike on Iran. But just as DJ Mustard wrapped his nearly hour-long opening set Wednesday evening, giving way to Lamar and co-headliner SZA, the rain just... stopped -- replaced by literal rainbows and good vibes. And as he so often does in times of uncertainty, Lamar delivered. SZA too. Giving those in attendance a brief musical reprieve from any troubles they might have as the night sky removed any trace of the bad weather from earlier in the day. Then, waking their fans back up to the real world on the way out. "Love to all my immigrants," SZA said while holding Mexican and American flags after the duo performed gloria to close the show. On the eve of Juneteenth, it was a fitting way for the Grand National Tour to wrap its U.S. leg before taking to Europe on July 2. It wouldn't be Kendrick Lamar and SZA without that human element, especially after protests in Lamar's hometown of Los Angeles became a flashpoint for resistance against Trump's ICE deportations. Grand National Tour was a no-frills good time On the Venn Diagram of Kendrick Lamar and SZA fans, I would imagine there's a fairly large cross of people who enjoy both because of the duo's parallel rise and close ties through Top Dawg Entertainment. I don't know what the percentage is, but I know they exist because I know some personally. On Wednesday, I got to witness just how many of those fans exist, as the packed arena around me seemingly stayed on their feet the entire night. Even as Lamar and SZA took turns gracing the stage through about seven alternating acts, connected through the few songs they performed together, there was never really a drop-off in the energy of a crowd ready to sing along to the biggest hits of both artists. However, the longer I stood there myself, the more I realized that cross-section of fans probably wasn't who this tour was intended for. Sure, they were more than welcomed -- and surely enjoyed the show more than anyone -- but K. Dot and SZA's chemistry, and ability to put on a great show, inevitably lended itself to grabbing each other's fans. To me, that was the genius in this pairing, the grand point of the Grand National Tour, to grab fans like myself, familiar with Kendrick's catalog while only a casual fan of SZA. Or vice-versa. Or couples, who came with split interests and left with a better appreciation for their significant other's tastes. It worked. By the end of the show, this Kendrick Lamar fan didn't leave a bigger fan of Kendrick. I left as a bigger fan of SZA, who thanked Lamar for what she called the biggest moment of her life. SZA thanks Kendrick Lamar, she gets emotional then they hug each other.🥹♥️ That concludes North American leg of Grand National Tour — Hiiipower - TDE News (@hiiipowers) June 19, 2025 Admittedly, I did my best to avoid reviews of the show leading up to this final stop, so as not to spoil any surprises knowing an opportunity to attend might present itself. So, I had absolutely no clue what to expect as someone who doesn't frequent live shows and had only previously seen Lamar perform virtually, first for the Pop Out concert last year and then for halftime of the Super Bowl in February. Those shows had very different vibes, as the Pop Out felt like a victory lap in Lamar's feud with Drake, while the Super Bowl had a larger underlying message for people to dissect. While the Grand National Tour certainly had elements of each -- euphoria, Like That and Not Like Us all still crank -- it was mostly just a good time without much of an agenda. Dot and SZA simply took turns exchanging bangers, and let me tell you, it worked. The set was simple yet effective, with large screens to add complimentary visuals, a couple floating platforms, a live band, background dancers and of course the Buick GNX for which Lamar's latest album is named after. The weather wasn't ideal, but people showed up. Kendrick Lamar and SZA did too. And I'd venture to say they gave people a good time, which seems to be harder to come by these days. That's all you can ask for.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who?
Her older sister has achieved a string of UK chart hits as well as performing multiple times at Glastonbury rising star Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who? ONE of the rising stars of the latest TV blockbuster Mobland is a secret nepo-baby. The actress in question has begun playing the role of Tom Hardy's on-screen daughter, Gina Da Souza, in the popular new series. Advertisement 9 This actress is a secret nepo-baby - but do you know her famous dad and siblings? Credit: Getty 9 She is currently playing Gina in MobLand Credit: Paramount Pictures 9 The rising star is the latest in her family to achieve fame Credit: Paramount Pictures But she is unlikely to have been fazed working with such a huge star having grown-up with plenty of famous faces in her own home. The 19-year-old's dad is a famous actor whilst she counts a Game of Thrones star as a brother and a UK pop legend with plenty of number ones as her sister - but do you know who she is? Britain's newest nepo-baby is in fact Teddie Allen. She is the daughter of Keith Allen and the sister to Alfie and Lily. Advertisement Smile singer Lily is arguably the most famous of the Allen clan thanks to her glittering global music career. She rose to fame in 2006 with her chart-topping album, Alright, Still, and quickly rose up the ranks to become one of music's biggest stars. Lily, 38, has since released a total of four albums, has toured the globe alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, played at Glastonbury and even carved out a stage career as an actress. More recently, she has become a podcaster too thanks to her BBC show with TV presenter pal and fellow nepo-baby, Miquita Oliver, the daughter of TV chef, Andi Oliver. Advertisement Whereas brother Alfie had his big break in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones. He played Theon Greyjoy in each of the programme's series from start to finish. Lily Allen seen on 'date' with actor James Norton at festival after joining dating app 37-year-old Alfie has also enjoyed roles in John Wick and JoJo Rabbit. Rising star Teddie has already opened up on her nepo-baby status by admitting that as a child she was regularly the one to take snaps of her famous relatives with their fans when they were stopped out on the street. Advertisement Discussing growing up as part of the Allen clan, Teddie previously told The Sunday Times: "When I was at junior school, older girls started asking me if my mum and dad were on telly or if Lily Allen was my sister. That feels a bit weird when you're little. "When we were out shopping people would run up to my dad and call him 'a legend' or 'a hellraiser'. If they wanted a selfie it was usually me that ended up taking it. 9 Popstar Lily is her older sister Credit: Getty 9 Her father is Keith Allen Credit: BBC Advertisement 9 Whilst actor Alfie is also related to Teddie Credit: AP:Associated Press "I wanted to say, 'You might think he's a legend and a hellraiser, but did you know that he calls me into the living room to get the TV remote from the coffee table because he's too lazy to get off the armchair?" "As I got older it all started to make sense. I'd see pictures of him with Alex James from Blur or Jennifer Saunders, Neneh Cherry. There's a picture of me in the kitchen with Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays." Teddie continued to the publication: "Then there's Alfie and Lily. I used to love going to Lily's house because she had a swimming pool — Nick Grimshaw was there one day and taught me how to dive. Advertisement "Foolishly, when I was about 11, I started googling my family and wish I hadn't. There was even some horrible stuff about me, saying how awful my name was. "I didn't know these people, so what's it got to do with them?" MobLand streams on Paramount+. 9 Alfie rose to fame on Game of Thrones Credit: HBO Advertisement 9 Lily has had countless UK hits Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who?
ONE of the rising stars of the latest TV blockbuster Mobland is a secret nepo-baby. The actress in question has begun playing the role of Tom Hardy's on-screen daughter, Gina Da Souza, in the popular new series. 9 This actress is a secret nepo-baby - but do you know her famous dad and siblings? Credit: Getty 9 She is currently playing Gina in MobLand Credit: Paramount Pictures 9 The rising star is the latest in her family to achieve fame Credit: Paramount Pictures But she is unlikely to have been fazed working with such a huge star having grown-up with plenty of famous faces in her own home. The 19-year-old's dad is a famous actor whilst she counts a Game of Thrones star as a brother and a UK pop legend with plenty of number ones as her sister - but do you know who she is? Britain's newest nepo-baby is in fact Teddie Allen. She is the daughter of Read More on Lily Allen Smile singer Lily is arguably the most famous of the Allen clan thanks to her glittering global music career. She rose to fame in 2006 with her chart-topping album, Alright, Still, and quickly rose up the ranks to become one of music's biggest stars. Lily, 38, has since released a total of four albums, has toured the globe alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, played at Glastonbury and even carved out a stage career as an actress. More recently, she has become a podcaster too thanks to her BBC show with TV presenter pal and fellow nepo-baby, Miquita Oliver, the daughter of TV chef, Andi Oliver. Most read in News TV Whereas brother Alfie had his big break in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones. He played Theon Greyjoy in each of the programme's series from start to finish. Lily Allen seen on 'date' with actor James Norton at festival after joining dating app 37-year-old Alfie has also enjoyed roles in John Wick and JoJo Rabbit. Rising star Teddie has already opened up on her nepo-baby status by admitting that as a child she was regularly the one to take snaps of her famous relatives with their fans when they were stopped out on the street. Discussing growing up as part of the Allen clan, Teddie previously told "When we were out shopping people would run up to my dad and call him 'a legend' or 'a hellraiser'. If they wanted a selfie it was usually me that ended up taking it. 9 Popstar Lily is her older sister Credit: Getty 9 Her father is Keith Allen Credit: BBC 9 Whilst actor Alfie is also related to Teddie Credit: AP:Associated Press "I wanted to say, 'You might think he's a legend and a hellraiser, but did you know that he calls me into the living room to get the TV remote from the coffee table because he's too lazy to get off the armchair?" "As I got older it all started to make sense. I'd see pictures of him with Alex James from Blur or Teddie continued to the publication: "Then there's Alfie and Lily. I used to love going to Lily's house because she had a swimming pool — "Foolishly, when I was about 11, I started googling my family and wish I hadn't. There was even some horrible stuff about me, saying how awful my name was. "I didn't know these people, so what's it got to do with them?" MobLand streams on Paramount+. 9 Alfie rose to fame on Game of Thrones Credit: HBO 9 Lily has had countless UK hits Credit: Getty 9 Lily pictured with hers and Teddie's father, Keith Credit: Getty
Sydney Morning Herald
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Superannuated Supergrass can still put on a fine show
Supergrass were the puppies snapping at the heels of Britpop big dogs Oasis, Blur and Pulp in the mid-'90s – basically because two of the band were barely out of their Oxfordshire school and they exuberantly sang about teenage japes, from 1994's adrenalised introductory single Caught by the Fuzz onwards. This youthful, anarchic energy helped send debut album I Should Coco to the top of the UK charts, which immediately presents a problem for a 30th-anniversary show starting with that record played in order, in its entirety. That is: while I Should Coco is resplendent with bangers – the most famous Supergrass song, Alright, is merely the album's fourth-best single (and perhaps its eighth-best tune) – there's a palpable difference in vibe between watching a bunch of fresh- (and famously hairy-) faced kids rip through them in a sweaty club in the '90s, and middle-aged men humbled to play them in this most venerable venue 30 years later. Still, a delirious Mansize Rooster and the epic thump of Lenny thrill as they always did, Strange Ones greets you like an old mate you couldn't be happier to see again, and the bluesy swing of Time brings one of several blissful changes of tempo. Even We're Not Supposed To, an early, acid-fried bedroom goof that somehow made it onto the album, has its charms in this context. Better yet, helped by some early sound issues finally having been sorted, is the fat-free selection of Supergrass favourites that follow the debut's run-through. There is, wisely, nothing later than 2002's Grace, which means we get to hear Richard III still rock like a beast, and the sublime Moving soar and stomp with delicious abandon. Plus, it's always a joy to get close to that place where the Sun Hits the Sky. Danny Goffey remains an unstoppable force behind the drums, bassist Mick Quinn's underrated backing vocals (when you can hear them) and Rob Coombes' sizzling keys prove their redoubtable value, and Rob's little brother Gaz, in his barrow-boy trilby, still exudes loveability when singing, playing his guitars or even just speaking between songs. But it seems that it's only the unavoidable missing X factor of, dare one suggest it, youth that just holds back this very fine Supergrass show from being an all-time great one.
Black America Web
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
15 R&B Songs to Bring in the Summer
Summer isn't really official until the windows are down, the bass and volume is up, and your playlist is hitting just right. Not in the mood for all the Bossman Dlow and Sexyy Red this year? We got you covered. RELATED: Gone Too Soon: 16 R&B Stars Who Died Under 35 Past favorites and current bangers, here are 15 R&B songs to jumpstart your summer! 15 R&B Songs to Bring in the Summer was originally published on 1. Victoria Monet – Alright 2. Janet Jackson – Feels So Right 3. The Foreign Exchange – Come Around 4. Ashley Iman – MARSEILLE 5. Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – Good Good 6. Beyoncé – Bodyguard 7. Zhané – Hey Mr. DJ 8. Brent Faiyaz – Outside All Night (feat. A$AP Rocky & N3WYRKLA) 9. KAYTRANADA – Out Of Luck (feat. Mariah the Scientist) 10. Leon Thomas – MUTT 11. Luther Vandross – Bad Boy / Having a Party 12. Ariana Grande – borderline (feat. Missy Elliot) 13. dvsn – Don't Choose 14. Ravyn Lenae – Xtasy Remix (feat. Doechii) 15. DESTIN CONRAD, Kehlani – BAD B******
