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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
R&B star Chris Brown arrives at court to enter plea after he ‘hit producer several times with bottle in London club'
Singer was arrested at five-star hotel in Manchester IN THE DOCK R&B star Chris Brown arrives at court to enter plea after he 'hit producer several times with bottle in London club' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) R&B star Chris Brown has arrived at court accused of hitting a producer "several times" with a bottle in a London club. The American singer, 36, is allegedly assaulted Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, Central London, in February 2023. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Chris Brown has arrived at court charged with GBH Credit: Getty Brown was arrested at the five-star Lowry Hotel in Manchester last month after flying into the city on a private jet. The star has arrived at Southwark Crown Court where he is due to enter a plea to one count of grievous bodily harm. It comes after Brown was freed on bail after paying a £5million security fee to the court. The two-time Grammy-winner, who is performing a string of UK gigs, later posted on Instagram: "From the cage to the stage!" The court heard previously that Brown struck Abe Diaw "several times" with a bottle before chasing him across the bar. He is then accused of punching and kicking him alongside his co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu. The alleged attack was captured on CCTV in a club "full of people", it was said. Brown was bailed on the condition surrender his passport if he is not travelling on tour. His gigs kicked off in Amsterdam on June 8, with his first UK performance in Manchester taking place on June 15. He played in Cardiff's Principality Stadium last night to a sell-out crowd. Brown is then scheduled to play at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow and Sunday. Adele Kelly, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said: "We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown with one count of grievous bodily harm, contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. "The alleged incident occurred in London on 19 February 2023. "He will have his first court appearance on Friday 16 May at Manchester Magistrates' Court. "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial. "It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings." 3 Brown is due to enter a plea today Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
R&B star Chris Brown arrives at court to enter plea after he ‘hit producer several times with bottle in London club'
R&B star Chris Brown has arrived at court accused of hitting a producer "several times" with a bottle in a London club. The American singer, 36, is allegedly assaulted Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, Central London, in February 2023. Advertisement 3 Chris Brown has arrived at court charged with GBH Credit: Getty Brown was arrested at the five-star Lowry Hotel in Manchester last month after flying into the city on a private jet. The star has arrived at Southwark Crown Court where he is due to enter a plea to one count of grievous bodily harm. It comes after Brown was freed on bail after paying a £5million security fee to the court. The two-time Grammy-winner, who is performing a string of UK gigs, later posted on Instagram: "From the cage to the stage!" Advertisement The court heard previously that Brown struck Abe Diaw "several times" with a bottle before chasing him across the bar. He is then accused of punching and kicking him alongside his co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu. The alleged attack was captured on CCTV in a club "full of people", it was said. Brown was bailed on the condition surrender his passport if he is not travelling on tour. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive His gigs kicked off in Amsterdam on June 8, with his first UK performance in Manchester taking place on June 15. He played in Cardiff's Principality Stadium last night to a sell-out crowd. Brown is then scheduled to play at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow and Sunday. Adele Kelly, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said: "We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown with one count of grievous bodily harm, contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Advertisement "The alleged incident occurred in London on 19 February 2023. "He will have his first court appearance on Friday 16 May at Manchester Magistrates' Court. "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial. "It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings." Advertisement 3 Brown is due to enter a plea today Credit: PA 3 The singer was arrested as he touched down in the UK Credit: PA
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Over 180,000 people to descend on Phoenix Park for US country sensation's gigs
Zach Bryan's trio of gigs will be the first large-scale concert in the Dublin city centre park since Ed Sheeran's 2018 performance. The Oklahoma-born Grammy-winner (29), who's due to fly in tomorrow, will take to the stage this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to perform to 180,000 fans for his sold-out gigs. As proof of what a difference two years makes, the last time he performed in Dublin was to a crowd of 1,500 in the Helix in April 2023. A ring of steel is currently being erected around the site as the Phoenix Park braces itself for its first large-scale concert since Ed Sheeran's 2018 performance. "He's the real deal. He's not country per se but he's very Springsteen. He's a great storyteller and a very dynamic performer - he has a lot of charisma," said Aiken. Deer in front of the Papal Cross in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Photo: Marc O'Sullivan "When you have 160,000 people here, they're going to know the words to every song; it's going to be a very unique, special atmosphere." Most of his fans will be aged between 18-35 but only 10pc of his tickets were bought in Dublin as he has a huge following outside the capital city. "Normally for a big concert, say for Springsteen in Croke Park, 50pc of our audience were from the greater Dublin area. For this, it's about 10pc," he said. "There's a big crowd coming from the North and Donegal, Mayo. There's a big crowd flying in from the States. These big events, more and more, attract overseas visitors. People will like the adventure of coming to a different place." Asked to put a figure on the value of the trio of gigs, estimated to be many millions of euros, Mr Aiken said he "hadn't a clue." "It's worth a lot. These big events create - not to be corny - but such happiness. People love these types of things, people who love music and it creates a great atmosphere and hopefully there will be a great atmosphere around town. For many kids, this could be the first big concert they've attended. Zach, to them, is like our Bruce Springsteen and they like the songs. The songs are about heart-break and redemption and hope and loss." Zach Bryan will perform in Dublin. Photo: Getty News in 90 Seconds - June 17 The weather forecast for this weekend couldn't be better, with high temperatures and sunny spells in store for concert goers. More details of the trio of gigs were unveiled at a press conference hosted this morning by the OPW's Margaret Gormley, Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty and Sue Carton, Aiken Promotions event controller. Superintendent McNutly said they had a "robust policing plan in place" in order to keep everyone safe and ensure they had an enjoyable experience. People are encouraged to use public transport. Given that most attendees will be using the Park Gate entrance, they should leave at least 45 minutes to walk to the concert site. Opening acts will be Turnpike Troubadours and Noeline Hofmann and gates will open at 5pm. No early queuing will be permitted. For the first time, there will be a designated neuro-divergent area, which requires a special ticket. There will also be an alcohol free/family area for those looking for a quieter experience. The chart-topper, who has amassed more than 21bn streams to date, recently dueted with Bruce Springsteen and the pair shared the cover of 'Rolling Stone.' Asked about Bryan's stellar success, Aiken said it was an "incredible journey." "He's come from nowhere. A number of years ago, he was in the Navy, he put a song up on YouTube and the next thing is, he's selling out 1,000 tickets in Dallas or somewhere. He's grown from there," he said.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Breakout star playing Ireland's biggest summer gigs to 180k fans 2 years after tiny show set to headline Croke Park next
COUNTRY superstar Zach Bryan will soon be headlining Croke Park like Garth Brooks, a top promoter claims. The Advertisement 4 Peter Aiken said Zach Bryan will play Croke Park in no time Credit: Bryan_Meade 4 Zach's hits include Something in the Orange and I Remember Everything Credit: Getty 4 Croke Park was considered as a possible venue for this summer's gigs Credit: Alamy And concerts chief Peter Aiken believes the next step will be a gig at the home of He told The Irish Sun: 'The last time Zach played here was to 3,000 people in The Helix. 'Now two years later, we have 180,000 coming to Phoenix Park, so But Peter admits the rise of the country star, whose hits include Something in the Orange and I Remember Everything, has surprised many. Advertisement READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ He told us: 'A guy in the newsagents this morning asked me, 'Who is Zach Bryan?' 'He didn't know the name but by the weekend everybody in Grammy-winner Zach flies in today and will head straight to the Phoenix Park for a look at the setting for his gigs — the biggest this Americans are so smitten with Zach that 10,000 fans will jet in from the Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Breaking Latest The influx is expected to deliver the biggest boost for the capital since In a first for Irish gigs, Zach's concerts will also feature areas where no Garth Brooks quietly reschedules Jimmy Kimmel concert after abrupt cancellation as country singer faces rape accusations Peter explained: 'Drinking and talking is one of the biggest problems we get at concerts so we will have stewards on hand to make sure these areas remain alcohol free and There will also be a designated neurodivergent area during the gig. Advertisement Quizzed if Zach was 'the new sheriff' on the block to replace fan-favourite Garth, Peter hailed the young star as "more He said: "Zach is not country really. He's more like Springsteen, a great storyteller and very dynamic with loads of charisma. HUGE INVASION "I know from the last concert that fans will know every single word he's singing." But, Peter added that Zach shares the same rural appeal as Garth, with 85 per cent of the tickets for the three Phoenix Park shows sold outside Advertisement Peter said: "Expect a huge invasion of people from "We would have done this in Croke Park but, being the middle of the season, it wasn't available. "The Phoenix Park, the OPW, and the Aiken Promotions strongly advise punters attending the shows to use Advertisement Gates open at 5pm and the concert starts at 6pm with special guests Turnpike Troubadours and Noeline Hofmann. Given that most attendees will be using the Park Gate entrance, fans should leave at least 45 minutes to walk to the concert site. 4 Garth Brooks played five sold-out Croker shows in 2022 Credit: PA
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sabrina Carpenter hits back at criticism of racy album cover with sassy remark
Sabrina Carpenter has spoken out over the backlash concerning her racy new album, Man's Best Friend, after some fans blasted the cover as 'disturbing'. The Espresso singer, 26, sent us all into meltdown when she dropped new single Manchild, with many convinced that the lyrics refer to her relationship with ex-boyfriend Barry Keoghan. The 26-year-old later announced that her next offering – a follow-up to Short N' Sweet – will be released on August 29, and unveiled the artwork imagery on Instagram last week. In the pictures, the Grammy-winner was seen posing on her knees in a black minidress and heels, holding her hand up to a man's trouser leg, as he stood over her and gripped a fistful of her hair. A second picture included a zoomed-in photo of a dog wearing a tag adorned with 'Man's Best Friend'. Although followers were delighted at the prospect of new music from Sabrina, her accompanying photoshoot left them divided – with many branding the images 'uncomfortable', while others argued that the whole thing was satire. Sabrina took matters into her own hands and hit back at the criticism on social media, after a Twitter user questioned whether she has 'a personality outside of sex'. Without skipping a beat, she quoted the post to add: 'Girl yes and it is goooooood.' In a timely interview with Rolling Stone, which was released shortly after the artwork made waves online, she addressed suggestions that her lyrics are too sexualized. 'It's always so funny to me when people complain,' she told the outlet of criticisms about her image, 'They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'It's in my show. There's so many more moments than the Juno positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on. I can't control that. If you come to the show, you'll [also] hear the ballads, you'll hear the more introspective numbers. 'I find irony and humor in all of that, because it seems to be a recurring theme. I'm not upset about it, other than I feel mad pressure to be funny sometimes.' 'I don't want to be pessimistic, but I truly feel like I've never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more, and scrutinized in every capacity. I'm not just talking about me. I'm talking about every female artist that is making art right now,' she added. 'We're in such a weird time where you would think it's girl power, and women supporting women, but in reality, the second you see a picture of someone wearing a dress on a carpet, you have to say everything mean about it in the first 30 seconds that you see it.' Sabrina's comments come after social media users in their droves made their feelings known about the Man's Best Friend cover, describing it as 'disturbing', and begging the Please Please Please star to 'get up'. Below the announcement on Instagram, Edersoaresx penned: 'Lol this cover art is so disgusting. As a fan I don't like it :(.' Carehanapov said: 'I dont wanna see no man dragging you around by your hair mother please get up [sic].' 'Does anybody else find this cover really disturbing?,' xxfrecklesandfairies questioned. In a discussion over on Reddit, Adorable_Slide_921 simply complained: 'Ooooh boy do I hate this!' 'The first image is very triggering for me. I hate this. A LOT,' Potential-Friend-133 agreed. Wise_Reporter_6802 posted: 'What the hell is that cover? I love Sabrina's music and I've been supporting her since 2017 but this is terrible.' Lily4ever replied: 'The cover is making me uncomfortable.' As L3tigre added: 'The visceral reaction I just got from this. It's a no.' Passionate fans also argued that the album cover was making a satirical point. Speaking to fans about her upcoming music, Sabrina previously said: 'I didn't plan on releasing a new record however when inspiration strikes, I go to the studio, and when it doesn't, I still go to the studio. 'But luckily life was really happening to me and inspiration struck! I tried not to overthink the process this time. 'I felt so at ease making Man's Best Friend that I felt like it was a gift that shouldn't be taken for granted as every inch came together so effortlessly, different from my other previous projects where I'd bang my head to crack numerous codes. 'This one felt like riding a bike! I went back to some of my favorite artists growing up listening to a lot of Stevie, Dolly, Donna etc and was surprised to find so many of those artists I loved put out a new record every year for a long time. 'Can't say that is or will be the norm for me, but this time it really eased my mind about putting something out when it feels right!' More Trending Sabrina has been booked and busy over the last few months, jetting around the world on her tour – with stops in London, Dublin, Manchester and Paris. She also performed at Primavera in Barcelona for the first time earlier this month, joining Chappell Roan and Charli XCX on the line-up. She will next be performing across two dates at Hyde Park's British Summer Time festival (BST) in July, before brining her run of dates to the US. This article was first published on June 11. Got a story? 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