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New York Post
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Pop star baby names from this decade are making a comeback
The '90s babies are having babies — and it shows. BabyCenter's new data revealed baby name trends for 2025 so far, and parents are looking to the 1990s for baby name inspiration, tapping into the nostalgia factor of their favorite pop stars and even their childhood peers. Britney and Shania are topping charts again — the baby name charts. Britney is up more than 1,200 spots, coming in at No. 3,958, and Shania rose more than 800 spots, now at No. 1,915. Sabrina, as in the teenage witch, rose 19 spots to No. 323, while names that were running around the playground with you, like Kelsey and Briana, are making a comeback, at No. 804 and No. 1,122, respectively. The people's princess can't be forgotten either: Diana has risen 39 spots to No. 293. 4 Parents are looking to the 1990s for baby name inspiration. nataliaderiabina – The '90s aren't the only trend parents are looking to for baby name inspiration. Loud luxury is in, and with shows like 'White Lotus' on-air, parents are inspired to name their kids something luxurious. For girls, Tiffany and Bentley have risen to No. 822 and No. 2,035, respectively, and Emerald has risen 86 spots to No. 544. For boys, Manolo, like Blanik, and Laurent, like Yves Saint Laurent, are up to No. 1,903 and No. 6,518. Cash is also up 11 spots to No. 314. Lux — literally like luxury — is up for both boys and girls, up 110 spots to No. 1,202 for boys and 401 spots No. 2,370 for girls. Celebrities are looking to golden names, too, literally. Patrick and Brittany Mahomes named their daughter Golden earlier this year, and people took notice. The name is up 647 spots for boys to No. 1,876, and it's up 65 spots for girls to No. 2,330. 4 BabyCenter's new data revealed baby name trends for 2025 so far. – And new parents would like to thank the Academy, with Oscar-winning names rising in 2025. Anora didn't just sweep the Oscars this year, the name has jumped up 1,105 spots for girls so far, ranking at No. 2,291. After Adrien Brody won best actor for his role in 'The Brutalist' and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actor for his role in 'A Real Pain,' their names also started rising. Adrien is up 206 spots to No. 1,132, and Kieran has risen 48 spots to No. 488. And the success of 'Wicked' didn't go unnoticed by parents. Cynthia, like Erivo, got its chance to fly, rising 204 spots to No. 1,089. 4 New parents would like to thank the Academy, with Oscar-winning names rising in 2025. Prostock-studio – Bird names are flying, too, which perhaps is due to Cameron Diaz naming her baby Cardinal last year. Robin is soaring as a gender-neutral name, moving up 274 spots to No. 987 for girls and 97 spots to No. 960 for boys. Meanwhile, Raven has risen 39 spots to No. 241, and Mavis is up 17 spots to No. 496. Dove is having a moment as well, with former Disney Channel star Dove Cameron releasing an album this year. Her name has risen 717 spots to No. 1,678. Callum, which comes from the Latin word for dove, has risen 21 spots to No. 186. 4 The top girl and boy names for 2025 so far. BabyCenter Top 10 boy names of 2025 so far: Noah Liam Oliver Elijah Mateo Lucas Levi Ezra Asher James Top 10 girl names of 2025 so far: Olivia Amelia Sophia Emma Charlotte Isabella Ellie Ava Mia Aurora
Tom's Guide
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I got fed up with regular Bluetooth speakers, so I'm using one shaped like a sci-fi Martian robot instead — here's why you should too
If you were to stack all the best Bluetooth speakers together in one big pile, you'd very quickly realise that they all look very similar. Some are tubes of different colors, some are boxes with handles, and some are supposed to look like amplifiers from classic rock brands. If you're anything like me, that can mean things feel a little boring. Well, along came Gravastar and this ridiculous thing. It's the Mars Pro, a mono Bluetooth speaker which is designed to look like a robot war machine thing from, I presume, Mars, and I love every single thing about it. I think you might too., Despite its bizarre styling, the Gravastar Mars Pro is actually a really good Bluetooth speaker. Its mono sound is powerful, and if you get two, you can connect them together for extra stereo sound. It's not the cheapest, but those looks have to count for something, right? I'd hesitate to call it a work of art, but the Gravastar Mars Pro brings the fun unlike just about any other Bluetooth speaker. It's a weird ball thing on mechanical legs, covered with bits and greeblies likes something from a budget sci-fi film in the 90s. Is it up everyone's street? Almost certainly not. I can't imagine there are millions of people clamoring for a Martian walker from War of the Worlds that plays Britney at top volume, but there are some. And I am one. Those legs are articulated to some degree, so you can kind of pose the speaker. For the most part, it's going to be fairly static, though. It's a statement piece, something that draws the eye of visitors and makes them ask, "What on earth is that thing in the corner of your room, and why does its eye thing follow me around the room — please turn it around." Everything is topped off by those RGB lights. I'd say this is the first time I've seen a Bluetooth speaker where I've appreciated the lights. Generally, they feel a bit like a gimmick — they're never going to actually power a party. Here they're an accent to increase the Sci-Fi looks, and I'm a massive fan. My mom was not — one look at the speaker and she asked me to put it back in the box. And, like every person who is still 13 years old at heart, I simply moved it closer. It's also built like a tank. There's metal in them there legs, and the whole thing feels reassuringly hefty. It goes some way to justifying that slightly loftier price. "Oooh, stereo this, stereo that..." I'm guilty of it — if it's not at least two channels, I don't want to know. Except I found that when listening to the Gravastar Mars Pro, I didn't really care. It sounds excellent, not just for a weird Bluetooth speaker with a single audio channel, but for a Bluetooth speaker in general. That "plays audio out of the front, glowing eye" thing does mean that the audio is fairly directional. You have to be sitting in front of the speaker for it to sound its best, but given you're unlikely to make it face the wall (unless your guest demands it), you're generally going to be in the cone of sonic influence. And when you are, you're in for a bit of a treat. I'd never call it 'HiFi' — it's not, and it's not intended to be. But it is big, loud, and very much in charge. There's some decent detail to proceedings, good mid-range representation, and then some fairly powerful bass that we're fed through the passive bass radiator on the back. Fit for an Autopsy's The Sea of Tragic Beasts brings the slam, and the little bass radiator on the back of the Mars Pro gets moving. That characteristic sub-tone from the band is very well represented, shaking the table the speaker sits on. The drums are impactful and full, while the crunchy guitar distortion shows plenty of edge to keep things heavy. The cymbals can get a little lost amongst the rest of the din, but for a small speaker, things are very tasty indeed. Loads of fun. Given it's style, there's no way you can't try out The Eve of the War from Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War of the Worlds. Those string swells are deep and wide, giving plenty of presense. The synth line is well seperated from the rest of the ensemble, while the shaker cuts through. Richard Burton's dulcet tones rumble, as the Martians launch their way to Earth. I presume they look something like this speaker. What lots of speaker manufacturers forget is that audio is supposed to be fun. Making everything into austere grey boxes or colored tubes that look like every other waterproof speaker around isn't fun. Making your speaker look like a three-legged death machine that's going to melt down your mom to feed the alien war machine is fun. And that's something that Gravastar seem to have gotten so right with the Mars Pro. It sounds good yes, and it's very well made, but it's the sense of fun that the speaker exudes that sets it apart from just about everything else. I spent a good hour posing various different action figures with the speaker before I'd even started listening to music — and I think that speaks volumes.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Biggest baby name trends of 2025 revealed
The Brief Names like Sabrina, Britney, and Shania are climbing the charts, reflecting a wave of nostalgia among today's parents. Names tied to brands and wealth, like Tiffany, Bentley, Lux, and Cash, are also trending up for boys and girls. Bird names like Raven and Dove are rising, along with film-inspired names like Anora and Cynthia following the 2025 Oscars. From birds to movies to the '90s generation, a lot of things are influencing 2025 baby names. BabyCenter gathered baby names from hundreds of thousands of parents who register their babies' names on the BabyCenter app. The parenting company found that '90s girls' names are back in style. By the numbers BabyCenter revealed that Sabrina is having a moment, rising 19 spots to No. 323. Nineties chart-toppers Britney and Shania are also on the rise again at No. 3,958 (up more than 1,200 spots) and No. 1,915 (up more than 800 spots), respectively. Kelsey, Briana and Diana are making their way back up the ranks, too. The data found that parents are also looking to luxury brands for baby name inspiration. By the numbers Tiffany and Bentley have risen for girls to No. 822 and No. 2,035, and Manolo (Blanik) and Laurent (like Yves Saint Laurent) are up for boys, to No. 1,903 and No. 6,518. Word names that exude wealth and luxury are on the rise, too. Lux and Treasure are rising for both boys and girls. In addition, Cash is up 11 spots for boys to No. 314, and Emerald has risen 86 spots for girls to No. 544. Dig deeper NFL star Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany named their daughter Golden earlier this year, and actor Rupert Grint – best known as Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" movies – named his daughter Goldie. Names inspired by birds are also taking flight among BabyCenter parents. By the numbers Robin is gaining popularity as a gender-neutral name, and for girls, Raven has risen 39 spots. For boys, Callum – which comes from the Latin word for dove – has risen 21 spots and Jay is up 41 spots. Dig deeper Dove gets a special mention, too: It's been on an upward trajectory ever since Disney Channel star Dove Cameron had her breakout roles in the show Liv and Maddie in 2013. This year, she's releasing a new album – and her name has risen 717 spots. Actress Cameron Diaz also named her daughter Cardinal last year. By the numbers Anora didn't just rake in the Academy Awards at the Oscars this year: It's also a rising star in baby names. The name Anora has jumped up 1,105 spots for girls so far this year, ranking No. 2,291. At the Oscars, Adrien Brody won best actor for his role in "The Brutalist," and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actor for his role in "A Real Pain," Both naumes are up this year. And there's more: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo's name is defying gravity, rising 204 spots to No. 1,089. Big picture view Last month, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) released its annual lists of the most popular baby names for boys and girls, and the top looked a lot like last year's lists. RELATED: Top baby names of 2024: Official list from Social Security Administration By the numbers The boys' top 10 names were all the same, just in a slightly different order. Meanwhile, the only new name on the girls' top name list was "Sofia," which knocked "Luna" out of the ranking. "Luna" dropped to the No. 13 spot. The Source BabyCenter's baby name data is volunteered by parents who enter their babies' names in real time, revealing a live look at which names are the most popular. Rankings for this article are current as of June 2, 2025.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
England star Morgan Gibbs-White gets engaged to stunning partner Britney after romantic Lake Como proposal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ENGLAND star Morgan Gibbs-White is engaged to his partner Britney after a romantic proposal in Lake Como. The couple have a child together and another is on the way. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Morgan Gibbs-White and his partner Britney are engaged 6 The England star proposed in Lake Como 6 The couple have been in a relationship since 2015 6 The pair have one child with another on the way 6 The pair received several congratulatory messages Credit: Instagram @britneydevilliers 6 Britney boasts 270,000 Instagram followers Credit: Instagram @britneydevilliers They have been in a relationship since 2019 and are now set to be wed. Nottingham Forest star Gibbs-White, 25, proposed to Britney De Villiers in the sunshine on Lake Como, Italy. The pair posed for romantic snaps and shared a kiss after Gibbs-White put a ring on his fiancée's finger. Britney shared the photos on Instagram alongside the caption: "Forever 🤍💍" The pair received several congratulatory messages including one from Alejandro Garnacho's partner Eva Garcia. South African beauty Britney is a social media influencer who boasts over 270,000 followers on Instagram. She shares her amazing lifestyle with Gibbs-White on social media, with the pair both keen jet setters. Earlier this year they enjoyed a ski trip to the plush French resort Courchevel, travelling there via private jet. Usually, Gibbs-White and his partner prefer hotter climate, with Britney's social media showing off jaunts to Dubai, Italy and Portugal last summer. On the Amalfi Coast the pair hired a boat and showed off their love - sharing a kiss on board. Calvert-Lewin to Nottingham Forest? Everton Striker Set for Free Summer Transfer They enjoyed another boat day in Dubai, as beautiful Britney showed off her amazing bikini body. Gibbs-White and Britney reportedly met through a mutual friend in 2019, and he soon asked her out. They have since become inseparable and welcomed baby Graysen into their lives in November 2023. On becoming a father, Gibbs-White told BBC Sport: "It's the best feeling in the world. No feeling can describe it. It's the hardest thing in the world as well. "It [life] has changed for the better, it's calmed me down and chilled me out. It's another purpose to do well in football and do well in life. "Ever since he's been with us, everything I do is for him. Every decision I make now I think twice about. Now he's getting to the age where he's got personality and is starting to express himself. He has this belly laugh going, I'm loving it."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
England star Morgan Gibbs-White gets engaged to stunning partner Britney after romantic Lake Como proposal
ENGLAND star Morgan Gibbs-White is engaged to his partner Britney after a romantic proposal in Lake Como. The couple have a child together and another is on the way. Advertisement 6 Morgan Gibbs-White and his partner Britney are engaged 6 The England star proposed in Lake Como 6 The couple have been in a relationship since 2015 6 The pair have one child with another on the way 6 The pair received several congratulatory messages Credit: Instagram @britneydevilliers 6 Britney boasts 270,000 Instagram followers Credit: Instagram @britneydevilliers They have been in a Italy . The pair posed for romantic snaps and shared a kiss after Gibbs-White put a ring on his fiancée's finger. Britney shared the photos on Instagram alongside the caption: "Forever 🤍💍" Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The pair received several congratulatory messages including one from Alejandro Garnacho's partner South African beauty Britney is a social media influencer who boasts over 270,000 followers on Instagram . She shares her amazing lifestyle with Gibbs-White on social media, with the pair both keen jet setters. Earlier this year they enjoyed a ski trip to the plush French resort Courchevel, travelling there via private jet. Advertisement Most read in Football Usually, Gibbs-White and his partner prefer hotter climate, with Britney's social media showing off jaunts to Dubai , Italy and Portugal last summer . On the Amalfi Coast the pair hired a boat and showed off their love - sharing a kiss on board. Calvert-Lewin to Nottingham Forest? Everton Striker Set for Free Summer Transfer They enjoyed another boat day in Dubai , as beautiful Britney showed off her amazing bikini body. Gibbs-White and Britney reportedly met through a mutual friend in 2019, and he soon asked her out. Advertisement They have since become inseparable and welcomed baby Graysen into their lives in November 2023. On becoming a father, Gibbs-White told BBC Sport: "It's the best feeling in the world. No feeling can describe it. It's the hardest thing in the world as well. "It [life] has changed for the better, it's calmed me down and chilled me out. It's another purpose to do well in football and do well in life. "Ever since he's been with us, everything I do is for him. Every decision I make now I think twice about. Now he's getting to the age where he's got personality and is starting to express himself. He has this belly laugh going, I'm loving it." Advertisement
