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Wales Online
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Chris Brown jokes about 'nice' jail ahead of huge Cardiff gig
Chris Brown jokes about 'nice' jail ahead of huge Cardiff gig He said being held in custody was really nice Chris Brown kicked off his UK tour in Manchester Chris Brown kicked off his UK tour in Manchester on Sunday, days before he is due back in court after being arrested in the city last month. He addressed his fans by thanking the jail he was held in, describing it as "nice." On Friday, he will appear in court in London after being charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm relating to an alleged incident inside a nightclub in 2023. The 36-year-old, whose release from custody came at the price of a £5m bail, has not yet entered a plea. The day before his London court date, he is set to perform in the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The US singer performed to around 20,000 of his fans at the sold-out Co-op Live arena in Manchester on Sunday, with plenty of stadium dates to follow in other UK cities. Upon opening the UK leg of his Breezy Bowl XX tour, he said to fans in Manchester: "Thank you for coming and supporting me, and thank you to the jail. It was really nice." A video montage was shown at the start of his show which included clips of TV news footage from outside the Manchester court after he was arrested, which was met by a supportive roar from his loyal fans. Article continues below He is accused of inflicting an "unprovoked attack" on a music producer with a tequila bottle at a nightclub in London while on his last UK tour in 2023. When he returned to the country a month ago, he was arrested after detectives from London's Metropolitan Police attended the hotel in which he was staying in Salford, Greater Manchester. He was only released from custody after paying a £5m security fee to the court. The judge said that the singer could go ahead with his tour as part of his bail conditions. Chris Brown has had 19 singles in the UK top 10, and played most of them on Sunday, including hits like Turn Up The Music, Freaky Friday, With You and Don't Wake Me Up. After performing in Cardiff on Thursday, he is due to appear at court on Friday alongside his co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, a 38-year-old rapper from the US, known as HoodyBaby. After the hearing, Mr Brown is scheduled to play at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, before further stadium shows in Birmingham and Glasgow, and two more arena dates in Manchester. Article continues below Tickets to his gig at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff are still available, priced from £40.
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chris Brown unleashes tirade at his record label as tour tickets still on sale
The Freaky Friday singer, who is currently on the European leg of his new tour, called out his record label in a row over lyrics to his new single Chris Brown has blasted his record label on social media as he begins the European leg of his Breezy Bowl XX Tour. The American singer posted an Instagram story in which he accused the label of sending out the wrong lyrics to his new single, Holy Blindfold. He said: 'Someone at the label has sent out the wrong lyric sheet to the music outlets so they have some crazy a** lyrics out there right now for Holy Blindfold.' Brown, known for singing Freaky Friday and No Guidance, added: 'Please ignore them and they will change it ASAP! I'm sorry I even have to write this message. The label should be more professional and make sure they actually check with the artist (me) before they even do some dumb s*** like this!' Holy Blindfold was released on June 13th and was produced by Jonathan Bellion and Monsters & Strangerz. Marcus Lomax and Jordan K Johnson also worked on the song, released under RCA Records. Fans took to X to react to the Instagram story, with one writing: "Chris Brown calling RCA Records out for sending the wrong lyric sheet out for his new single Holy Blindfold was not what I was expecting on release day." Another posted: "Wow! They had one job to do. They have us singing the wrong lyrics…" There are still tickets available to Brown's London, Cardiff, Manchester, and Birmingham shows this month, as well as his Glasgow and Manchester concerts in July. Last month, Brown was freed on bail by a court in London after being charged with inflicting an 'unprovoked attack' in a nightclub in 2023. This allowed him to begin his world tour as part of his bail conditions. He paid a £5 million security fee to the court as bail after being arrested the week prior and charged with grievous bodily harm. Brown had allegedly attacked a producer with an alcohol bottle at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair. Brown had been held in custody since his arrest in Manchester, and after his bail hearing posted on social media: 'From the cage to the stage!' The singer's last UK show will be at Manchester's Co-Op Live on July 3rd, after which he will head to Paris, France, before performing in Portugal. His US leg will begin in Miami, Florida, at the end of July and he will also put on shows in Detroit, Washington DC, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta. As the tour kicked off, Brown shared photographs of him exploring Amsterdam, where he performed on June 8th. He captioned the post: 'Fun fact: I like to sneak out by myself when I'm in different cities. It helps me feel human and normal. That's really important for my mental due to the fact that I just can't walk around freely during the day.' The singer added: 'Keeps me grounded. Being secluded from some parts of everyday life activities will drive you insane being isolated all the time. Cook, remain humble and grateful!'
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fans buzz as Parent Trap star reunites with Lindsay Lohan in Freaky Friday 2
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are reprising their roles in the long-awaited sequel to Freaky Friday, and fans can also expect a Parent Trap reunion in the long-anticipated film Fans are delighted by the long-anticipated reunion of Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in the second Freaky Friday film, Freakier Friday, launching in August this year. But it seems they are not the only iconic duo teaming up once again; Lindsay's co-star from Parent Trap will also be starring in the sequel. Some 27 years since their epic filming adventure in the beloved Disney remake of Parent Trap, Elaine Hendrix - who played the fabulous yet villainous Meredith Blake - will be reuniting with Lohan. Hedrix told Entertainment Weekly how great it was to see Lindsay again; the pair did not stay in touch much post-Parent Trap as Lohan was just 11 years old at the time, while Hendrix was 26. But when Hendrix, now 54, got a call from Freakier Friday director Nisha Ganatra, it unexpectedly brought her and Lindsay back together. "I was like girl, you know I'll show up for you to do anything," Hendrix said she told Ganatra. Elaine says since film the pair got to spend a lot of time together and enjoying reminiscing. "Now, we're better about staying in touch with one another," Hendrix added. Earlier this year, Lohan shared a photo of herself on Instagram at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. In the comment section, Hendrix replied: "Being young & beautiful is not a crime you know", a reference to a popular quote in Parent Trap where Meredith levels with Lohan's character. Fans are delighted after hearing about the pair's reunion in Freakier Friday. On X, people rushed to comment after a post was shared on Lindsay Lohan Fan Updates, and people have noticed Elaine in the trailer. @lavitalohan said: "Another surprise reunion? THE PARENT TRAP's Elaine Hendrix has reportedly joined the cast of FREAKIER FRIDAY!" "MEREDITH BLAKE IN FREAKIER FRIDAY?!" commented one. Another dubbed Hedrix's cameo role "awesome," while another insisted it is "iconic." "She's back for revenge," jokes another. "My girl hasn't aged one bit," observed one more. One other said: "Another iconic reunion! Elaine Hendrix in Freakier Friday is a perfect match! Can't wait to see her bring that magic back to the screen!." On TikTok, one fan said, "wait I'm obsessed," after hearing about the pair's reunion. What can we expect from Freakier Friday? In the original Freaky Friday released in 2003, Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) swapped places with her daughter, Anna (Lohan) and all sorts of shenanigans take place. The sequel is going a slightly different direction, taking place years after the first film. Anna is now grown up and has a daughter of her own, named Harper, played by Julia Butters. Harper is about to marry the dashing Eric (Manny Jacinto), however Harper doesn't get along with Eric's daughter, Lily (Sophia Hammons). Or at least, she doesn't until the girls switch bodies with Tess and Anna. Fans of the first film can expect to see the return of Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky and Rosalind Chao.. Plus extra stars include Vanessa Bayer, Julia Butters, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Sophia Hammons. Freakier Friday will hit cinemas August 8, 2025.
Cosmopolitan
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
What is a ‘pick-me girl'? Here's what you need to know
A 'pick-me girl' wants nothing more than to set herself apart from other women, even if that means embracing the male gaze and denouncing the parts of herself that are inherently associated with femininity. A sister to the 'cool girl' (remember that monologue from Gone Girl?) and the 'not like other girls' girl, a 'pick-me girl' will place value on activities, interests, and habits traditionally championed by straight, cisgender, heterosexual men — sometimes to their own detriment. The vibes are much more, 'Let's play video games and split a six-pack' and much less, 'Let's watch Love Is Blind, look up our astrological compatibility with our crushes, and place hexes on our exes'. You know, just girlie things. In a nutshell, subconsciously or intentionally, a 'pick-me girl's' hope is to garner attention from the men she knows by distancing herself from all other women and their 'cringe', feminine behaviours. Instead, they zero in on stereotypical masculine interests and takes, even if they don't actually believe or support them. This trope was popularised in early 2000s romcoms, where love interests single out young women who are uninterested or oblivious to their femininity, which makes her 'unlike anyone they've ever met', and therefore, more attractive. But it's also ever-present today in pop cultural depictions of girlhood. Take a show like Euphoria, where Sydney Sweeney's character Cassie is often dismissed as one-note, surface-level, and boy-obsessed. Think about Amanda Bynes' character in What A Girl Wants, Lindsay Lohan's performance in Freaky Friday, and Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You. I would never dream of insulting my go-to nostalgic classics, but these female protagonists all have something very important in common: They're 'cool girls', who are presented to the viewer as the antithesis of their girlier antagonists or foils. The term 'pick-me' first started on Twitter under the hashtag #TweetLikeAPickMe, which was used to mock women who fall under the 'guys' girl' category, especially those who consider themselves to be 'wifey' material. The phrase experienced a renaissance (pickmeissance?) among Gen Z in 2022, with the hashtag #PickMeGirl garnering 2.2 billion views on TikTok, and an infamous 2005 monologue by Grey's Anatomy's Meredith Grey inspiring a satirical trend on the app. While not all women who prefer to wear a jersey over a sundress fall under the 'pick-me girl' category, the concept comes from the idea that these women want to be chosen by the men they surround themselves with — badly. They, either consciously or subconsciously, adapt their personalities to appeal to the male gaze. She isn't just someone with traditionally masculine likes and dislikes — she's someone whose intentions are to centre men in her decision-making process. According to certified sex therapist Shadeen Francis, the male gaze refers to scenes and social settings that are specifically designed to cater exclusively to heterosexual men, usually for the purpose of sexual pleasure. Think: the way Bond women are written into the movie franchise as these hyper-sexual beings that function as little more than walking props. But Francis reminds us that the male gaze is more than just an interest in arousing men — and isn't limited to content created by men. 'It's a lens on the world that prioritises, centres, and makes ubiquitous a rigid and stereotyped perspective that men's pleasures and interests are paramount, often at the expense of the needs, wants, or even humanity of others,' Francis says. Although the impulse to behave this way can often be due to issues of low self-esteem caused systematically by the patriarchy, 'pick-me' girls can subconsciously contribute to this system instead of working to dismantle it. For example, this can look like criticising conventional femininity by calling it cringey or basic. Think: hating on the girlies who love Taylor Swift or Starbucks seasonal drinks (pumpkin spice is delicious, let the people like what they like!), or calling themselves 'guy's girls' because women are just 'too much drama'. In both scenarios, the pick-me girls may be seeking validation from men in order to feel accepted, rewarded, and desired, while ragging on other women. But you'd have an easier time getting Glastonbury tickets than finding an area of social life that hasn't been touched by patriarchy, a societal organisation system that places men — particularly heterosexual, cisgender men — at the top. 'If men were to abide by the rules of patriarchy, relationships rooted in kindness, trust, support, and mutual respect wouldn't be possible for heterosexual women,' Francis says. 'Women would be expected to participate in the relationships in whichever ways would please him.' By choosing to spend their time supporting belief structures that may not actually serve them, 'pick-me' girls may be unknowingly contributing to upholding patriarchy. Internalised misogyny — when women subconsciously project sexist ideas onto other women and themselves — can sometimes be difficult to spot in a patriarchal society. In fact, women can even project internalised misogyny while being aware of the male gaze, and one way this plays out today is by picking apart other women. For the 'pick-me girl', the internalised misogyny may materialise as a subconscious competitiveness. 'When a girl notices there are a plethora of other women for men to choose from, a painful and scary feeling can take root in the brain,' says sex and relationships therapist Tiffany Jones. 'To avoid future feelings of rejection, the mentality is born within the girl that if she demeans the concept of a typical woman, most men will pick her out of all the available ones to choose from.' According to Jones, 'pick-me' girls seek out male attention in order to feel safe. But in order to prove that other women are non-threatening, they must first invalidate them. By the same token, internalised misogyny can also look like labelling other women as 'pick-me' girls, or choosing to mock them on social media, instead of recognising the larger social order impacting their behaviour: the patriarchy. In some ways, by pointing the finger at 'pick-me' girls, women are also upholding the same oppressive system. Feels a little like a vicious cycle, doesn't it? By rejecting labels of what's traditionally 'feminine' or 'masculine' altogether and becoming attuned to their own wants, needs, and desires, women can avoid catering to the male gaze and begin dismantling the patriarchy in their everyday lives. Essentially, being true to yourself and your interests no matter what other people might think, and respecting others while they do the same. There is no need to criticise other women for liking what they like. It's important to notice when men do, and to then decide if a romantic relationship is really something worth pursuing. 'Continue working to support your friends and other women,' Jones says. 'When possible, shed gender norms, stereotypes, and walls of invalidation. And offer yourself to be a safe space for other women to speak freely and be transparent in your own needs.' By actively recognising the patriarchal structures that inherently impact the way we've been socialised to make decisions — while taking into account race, class, and other intersectional privileges — women can come together and make intentional decisions that further empower themselves and discover what they enjoy, think, and believe, free from restraint. And instead of waiting to be chosen, we can choose ourselves. Iman Hariri-Kia is a writer, editor, and author born and based in New York City. A recipient of the Annabelle Bonner Medal and a nationally acclaimed journalist, she covers sex, relationships, identity, and adolescence. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Nylon, Bustle, and more. Her debut novel, A Hundred Other Girls, was published in July 2022 to critical acclaim. You can connect with her on Instagram and TikTok.
IOL News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
WATCH: 'Freakier Friday' trailer teases more chaotic body-swapping antics
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return for more body-swapping adventures in "Freakier Friday", out in cinemas from August 8. The beloved body swap antics are set to return in a big way with the upcoming sequel to the cult classic, "Freaky Friday". The latest trailer for "Freakier Friday" reveals a plethora of wedding-related antics intertwined with heartwarming lessons on family bonds, spiced up with the trademark chaos fans have come to love. In this new adventure, Anna Coleman (Lindsay Lohan) is preparing for her wedding, with her mother Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) by her side, ready to assist. However, family tensions simmer beneath the surface as Anna's daughter, and her fiancé Eric's daughter, Lilly, clash in hilarious ways. From mock wedding vows to playful insults, Anna's daughter describes her future stepsister as "a little demon thing with an obnoxious accent". The story takes a turn when a fortune teller, foreshadows impending chaos during Anna's bachelorette party. Her mysterious predictions suggest that the girls are "called to be family" and are destined to learn valuable lessons by "walking in each other's paths".
