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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jimmy Fallon Remixes ‘Somebody That I Used to Know' in Honor of Trump-Musk ‘National Divorce'
Jimmy Fallon is happy to report that Donald Trump and Elon Musk are totally thriving as they move on from their feud. And he has a music video to prove it. 'Well, it seems like Trump and Elon's feud has calmed down a bit. The two still aren't speaking, but they did release this music video today,' Fallon said on Tuesday night. The chords for Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know' then started as 'The Tonight Show' stitched together audio clips of both Musk and Trump singing the lyrics to the breakup anthem. Musk started off the song with 'You didn't have to cut me off' before Trump took it away with 'Make it out like it never happened and that we were nothing.' Musk then chimed back in with 'Guess that I don't need that though' with Trump closing it out with the iconic line 'Now you're just somebody that I used to know.' That isn't the only breakup song joke Fallon had. 'The fallout continues over Trump's national divorce from Elon Musk. And Trump said he's not even thinking about Elon,' Fallon said earlier in his monologue. To prove his point, the comedian shared a sketch that featured 'The Tonight Show's' version of Trump asking if Musk had called, texted, emailed, faxed, poked, slacked or slid into his DMs. After a Secret Service member stoically responds 'no' to Trump's many questions, the sketch showed bright rave-like colors flashing from the windows of the White House as fake Trump sang Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own.' Watch the full opening monologue above. The post Jimmy Fallon Remixes 'Somebody That I Used to Know' in Honor of Trump-Musk 'National Divorce' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Rhyl Journal
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Britain's Got Talent's most viewed audition that led to over 1bn streams of song
Britain's Got Talent's Calum Scott has shot to fame after appearing on the show in 2015. (Image: ITV) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Britain's Got Talent has seen plenty of acts rise to stardom since the ITV talent show first hit our screens back in 2007. From dancing dogs to magicians, dance groups and singers – there's rarely been a dull moment. Many of the acts from the show have gone on to become household names, including the likes of series one winner opera singer Paul Potts and Scottish songstress Susan Boyle – who caused a media frenzy when her first audition aired back in 2009. Who won Britain's Got Talent over Susan Boyle? Susan was pipped to the post as winner of the show that year by street dance troupe Diversity. However, there's one act who has gone on to have an impact around the world since his first audition. Who is the biggest success on Britain's Got Talent? Ten years ago in 2015, singer Calum Scott had one of the most iconic moments in the show with his song choice. His haunting rendition of 'Dancing on My Own', originally released in 2010 by Swedish pop star Robyn, saw Simon press his golden buzzer, winning him a place in the live semi-final and eventually, the final. Calum, from Hull, has gone on to have huge success as an artist, performing with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis and Take That. His recorded version of his audition track now totals more than 1bn streams on Spotify alone. Dancing on My Own reached number two in the UK charts upon its release in 2016 and was Britain's best-selling single that summer. Calum's first Britain's Got Talent audition has now had a staggering 399m views on the official BGT account on YouTube. It's the most watched from the talent show, followed by Susan Boyle with 263 million views. Recommended reading: Did Calum Scott ever win Britain's Got Talent? Calum came in sixth place in the competition in 2015, losing out to winners Jules O'Dwyer and Matisse the dog. What time is the BGT final 2025? The 2025 series is the show's 18th and it comes to an end this weekend. Britain's Got Talent's live final airs on Saturday, May 31 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment British pop star surprises Irish couple with tear-jerking performance on wedding day
BRITISH pop star Calum Scott surprised an Irish couple with a tear-jerking performance on their wedding day. The Dancing on My Own singer travelled over to Meath to meet his "massive fans" on their big day on Tuesday, May 27. 3 Calum Scott performed at an Irish couple's wedding this week Credit: Instagram 3 Calum surprised the bride on her big day Credit: Instagram 3 Fans were left in tears after watching the emotional video Credit: Instagram The 36-year-old explained how he was contacted by the groom, Stefan, who requested him to sing his new single Die For You at his wedding. The bride, Sarah, was actually "one of the first people to make her own video using the audio for Die For You" and she had even commented saying she wanted to use it for her first dance. Calum added: "I saw it.. but what she didn't know was that, behind the scenes, we were already working on something special." read more on weddings With the help of Sarah's husband-to-be, Calum showed up at their ceremony at The Village Hotel in Bettystown to surprise her. Calum said: "Moments like this are why I do what I do." At the beginning of the video, Calum is sat in the back of a car saying he's "so excited" to perform the song at a wedding for the first time. After arriving at the venue and popping on his classy suit, Calum said: "This is a bit nerve wracking, [there's] a lot riding on it." read more on the irish sun Calum then sang his heart out as the bride, groom and their baby danced together. Sarah got visibly emotional as she wiped away her tears and embraced her husband. Callum Scott breaks silence after Masked Singer fans were convinced he's secretly on the show as Piranha Calum told the happy couple and their guests: "These guys were the very first to ask for Die For You for their wedding. "So I'm honoured that I can share moments like this whilst I'm still at home playing Call of Duty. "The fact that I can come here and be part of this magical day with your little family, is an absolute honour. So thank you so much for having me." The bride said: "I will never get over this. Thank you so much." FAN FAVE The singer's friends and fans were all left gushing over the incredible moment. Malgorzata wrote: "Omg. You've just stolen my heart completely - to the rest. It's a great story about how much fans mean to an artist. You're wonderful." Christina said: "Wow! What an incredible gesture you made for that couple! You truly have a big heart!" One fan commented: "Here I am crying at 1:36am. Such a beautiful thing you and your team have done for the couple." Another follower added: "Calum that's such a beautiful gesture. You are a kind soul. Bless your wonderful heart."
Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Britain's Got Talent act with most viewed audition ever and he reached number 2 on the charts
The Britain's Got Talent act with most viewed audition ever and he reached number 2 on the charts His performance even earned him a golden buzzer from hard-to-please judge Simon Cowell You may not know that Calum Scott once competed in Britain's Got Talent. He amassed a massive 399 million views on YouTube on his first BGT audition, and since then things have only gone up for Calum Scott. I know what you are thinking, 'I know that name' and 'doesn't he sing that really famous song'. If you're thinking of Dancing on My Own, you are right he did cover that song on the talent competition in 2015. Most people wouldn't know that Callum Scott who covered Robyn's critically acclaimed song actually rose to fame singing on BGT. His performance even earned him a golden buzzer from hard-to-please judge Simon Cowell. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The singer walked on stage after his sister, Jade auditioned and failed to progress to the next stage of the competition. The 26-year-old then sang a slowed down version of the club classic which left the audience crying, before Simon showered the stage in gold confetti. Simon then said: "I've never, ever, in all the years I've done this show, heard a guy with the talent you've got. Seriously... the version was sensational and that shows to me that actually, you're more than a singer, you're an artist, and that's why you got that (the buzzer)." Article continues below Despite finishing in sixth in the competition to dog tricks duo Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse, this didn't hurt Calum's singing career. After the show, he released his own version of Robyn's hit song and sky rocketed to number two on the UK Singles Chart and became Britain's best-selling single of summer 2016. He then release his 2018 debut album Only Human, which reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. The album featured the single, You Are The Reaso, which has seen over a billion times on YouTube. Since then, the singer has not only done his own solo tours, but supported acts like Pentatonix, Jason Derulo, The Script, Ed Sheeran and more recently Take That. More recently, at the beginning of May Calum performed at the BBC event which celebrated VE Day 80 which marked eight decades since 'Victory in Europe Day' with music and memories. Content cannot be displayed without consent He was also recently invited as a guest speaker at Buckingham palace, by Prince Edward to celebrate young people who achieved their Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. Now, the singer has over 1.4 million followers on Instagram and is releasing a new album this year, titled Avenoir, on September 12. He will then be embarking on his fourth world tour starting in Portugal in October, before performing in Manchester and London in November. He said that he was, "Blown away by how many tickets have sold for the Avenoir tour!!", after adding more dates to the tour. Calum added: "Mental!! I cant wait to share these shows with you all, it's going to be the best tour yet!! See you there! X" Content cannot be displayed without consent One fan shared their excitement for the tour, saying: "Looking very much forward to hear you live for the first time." Another added: "SOOOO proud of you!! can't wait to experience 'The Avenoir Tour' it's gonna be so magical!!! i'm so excited" Article continues below
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Synth-pop's confessional core
Lorde's What Was That taps into a long tradition of heartbreak wired through machines. photo: file Lorde's comeback track What Was That hits like a jolt of electric blue after nearly four years of silence - a shimmering synth-pop burst that takes the heartbreak baton from Melodrama and sprints with it straight onto a twilight dance floor. Created in collaboration with Jim-E Stack and Daniel Nigro, its throbbing synth layers and snappy percussion mark a decisive pivot from the hazy folk-pop of Solar Power toward something edgier, more immediate. Before the track dropped, Lorde teased it with a surprise appearance in Washington Square Park, a DIY pop-up briefly halted by the NYPD for lack of permits, only to reemerge later that day as a small-scale rave beneath the iconic arch. Critics have latched onto how Lorde compresses vulnerability and release into every shimmering beat, blending memory, indulgence, and confessional honesty into a taut, three-and-a-half-minute charge of emotional electricity. As listeners reacquaint themselves with the moody glow of her late-night anthems, here are six pivotal synth-pop confessionals that echo the emotional voltage now coursing through Lorde's latest work. With their celestial nostalgia, these tracks show how electronic pop has always been a vehicle for truth-telling in disguise. Put them on, turn up the volume, and step into a world where every beat feels like it was made for your midnight musings. 'Dancing on My Own' – Robyn Robyn's 2010 landmark track is the quintessential "crying on the dance floor" anthem; a glittering heartbreak grenade cloaked in four-on-the-floor ferocity. The radio version, a straight-up synth-pop gem, fuses punchy beats and wistful synths with lyrics that might've fallen from Lorde's pen: "I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her." Its placement at No 20 in Rolling Stone's 2021 "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" cemented its cultural heft as the gold standard of lonely anthems. Every breath Robyn leaves between lines dares the listener to fill it with their own achea kind of bare-souled intimacy Lorde now reclaims in her own electronic evolution. 'Blue Monday' – New Order Blurring the lines between post-punk edge and club-ready pulse, Blue Monday is the biggest-selling 12-inch single of all time for a reason. With its icy drum programming and cascading synth bass, the 1983 track pulses like a heart slowly breaking. Bernard Sumner's flat-toned vocals bleed quiet desperation, weaving an emotional narrative into the robotic structure of the song. It's the archetype of synth-pop soul-baring, emotion delivered with surgical precision, paving the way for artists like Lorde who seek connection through the cool veneer of electronic sound. 'Enjoy the Silence' – Depeche Mode "Words are very unnecessary," croons Martin Gore, floating above a lush synthscape of clipped melodies and enveloping pads. This moody, minimalist classic peaked at No 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and snagged a BRIT Award for Best British Single in 1990, all while channeling a deep weariness with language itself. Its mix of rhythmic energy and lyrical restraint offers a template for emotional understatement, something Lorde taps into when she uses silence and space as instruments in their own right, allowing every pause to echo like a broken chord. 'Heartbeats' – The Knife From the Swedish sibling duo who brought us Silent Shout, Heartbeats is a haunting glitch-pop lullaby. Karin Dreijer's voice trembles through warped synths and jittery percussion, delivering surreal, fragmented lines like "One, two, three, four, lucky..." that feel both cryptic and intimate. Ranked No 15 on Pitchfork's "Top 500 Songs of the 2000s," the 2002 track captures devotion as something disjointed yet sincere. The Knife's commitment to emotional discomfort and eerie tenderness mirrors Lorde's own journey into synth-driven confessions that don't shy away from complexity. 'Midnight City' – M83 With its iconic synth hook and that euphoric, saxophone-drenched climax, Midnight City encapsulates the feeling of chasing something intangible under neon lights. Straddling synth-pop, dream-pop, and new wave, the track remains a flex in sonic yearning. Released in 2011, it's an anthem of escape and fantasy, a widescreen take on longing that turns private ache into public catharsis - exactly the kind of scale Lorde now seems to be embracing as she charts a more expansive emotional territory. 'Computer Love' – Kraftwerk Long before Wi-Fi romances and DMs at dawn, Kraftwerk tapped into the loneliness of digital connection with their 1981 song Computer Love, a delicate, robotic ballad about yearning through a screen. Built on pristine synth lines and a metronomic rhythm, the track's emotion is delivered not through vocal inflection but through eerie restraint. "I call this number / For a data date" sounds sterile on paper, but paired with the track's melancholic melody, it becomes quietly devastating. Kraftwerk's influence on synth-pop is seismic, but Computer Love also reveals the genre's early potential for emotional depth. Unlike Lorde's warm-blooded introspection, Kraftwerk's confessions are filtered through machines - disembodied, precise, and haunting. Yet that distance is the emotion: a yearning made sharper by its clinical delivery, an ache encoded in binary.
