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Evening Standard
7 hours ago
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- Evening Standard
No Friend but the Mountains at Barbican: 'speaks powerfully to the plight of refugees'
It's not exactly Tennyson, but it's more elevated than any WhatsApp messages I've ever received. Lines about a young girl at the beach — 'She is free/She is innocent/She is like the cool gentle breeze on this sunny day' — draw warm string textures from Styles irradiated by wind and brass. Reflective passages such as these mark the most successful moments of the score. Another is the halo of upper choral voices for the taste of freedom in the eleventh of the twelve songs — another visionary moment.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Styles' Fans Are Divided on the Former One Direction Singer's Rugged Look at LIDO Festival
All grown up! Harry Styles was once known — and to some, will always be considered — One Direction's resident heartthrob, but his latest look has fans doing a double take. On Tuesday, June 10, DeuxMoi shared photos of Styles, 31, at LIDO Festival in London. In one set, the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer rocked a blue sweatshirt under a blue jacket, and a dark hat alongside a group of friends as they walked the grounds in Victoria Park. In another set, taken at night, Styles was spotted in the crowd taking off his sweatshirt to reveal a gray shirt with a smiley face while sharing a glimpse of his multiple tattoos. Like most things that involve the former boy bander, fans couldn't help but share their opinions on Styles' rugged appearance — which included tousled hair and a mustache/ beard combo — and the comment section seemed divided. 'If I saw this man at a gas station, I wouldn't look twice,' one person wrote, while another commented: 'Blimey, he's aged about 20 years! Although I'm not complaining.' A third shared, 'Not a fan of his My Name Is Earl look.' Meanwhile, some fans admitted they found Styles more attractive now than ever before. 'I'm gonna be the outlier here and say he looks 1000 percent hotter with this rugged man look,' shared one Instagram user. 'I think he looks amazing,' another wrote. Many declared they were happy to see the Don't Worry Darling actor enjoying the festival — although there were a few who expressed their hope that Styles would be inspired to get back to making music himself. 'Prayer circle today at 3 p.m. to pray that he remembers he's a singer and needs to drop an album,' one fan quipped. Styles' appearance also drew comparisons to Jason Sudeikis — who, ironically, was previously engaged to Styles' ex Olivia Wilde — Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman) and Twilight's Charlie Swan (played by Billy Burke). Styles has been keeping a low-profile since wrapping his Love On Tour in July 2023. However, the outing at LIDO Festival marked Styles' second public appearance in recent weeks. On May 8, fans went wild after he was spotted in the crowd at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City during the announcement that Pope Leo XIV would be taking over for Pope Francis. The Grammy winner has been quiet on social media as well. Last October, Styles shared a fitting tribute to his former bandmate Liam Payne, who tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony — and has yet to post on his Instagram grid since.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boy Band Icon, 31, Is Unrecognizable in Super Rare Outing
Boy Band Icon, 31, Is Unrecognizable in Super Rare Outing originally appeared on Parade. One Direction star was utterly unrecognizable while going incognito in a super rare outing. On Sunday, June 1, the former boy band icon, 31, was photographed while running errands in London. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Styles donned a casual look for the jaunt, rocking a pair of short red shorts, a long-sleeved black shirt, yellow shoes, a purple ball cap and black sunglasses. Additionally, his facial hair was a bit longer than usual. As he strolled on the sidewalk, the "As It Was" singer wore AirPods and carried a yellow bag, seemingly in an attempt to blend in and avoid the paparazzi. Check out the recent snaps of Styles here! For comparison, here's what fans are used to seeing Styles. Styles has taken a step back from the spotlight since finishing up his popular Love On Tour in July 2023. So fans were likely thrilled to see him out and about as they hope for new music in (hopefully) the near future. His last album, Harry's House, was released in May 2022. In March, Styles was spotted running the Tokyo Marathon, finishing the 26.2-mile event with an impressive time. Next: Boy Band Icon, 31, Is Unrecognizable in Super Rare Outing first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Rumors of 'Monday Night Raw' Departure Are False: Report
WWE Rumors of 'Monday Night Raw' Departure Are False: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The rumor mill is back at it, but fans of one "WWE Raw" veteran have nothing to worry about. False online rumors have long spread across the wrestling industry. Back in March, some speculated that "SmackDown" star Shinsuke Nakamura was on his way out of WWE. That rumor was debunked by reporters, and "The King of Strong Style" returned to TV shortly after. Advertisement New departure rumors have surfaced, this time involving a popular talent on the "Monday Night Raw" brand. PWInsider reports that despite claims on social media, AJ Styles is slotted as a regular on WWE programming. The rumor surfaced after "The Phenomenal One" was pinned by El Grande Americano in a triple threat MITB qualifier on Monday's episode of "Raw." Dominik Mysterio and AJ Styles before their brawl begins during an episode of "WWE Raw."(via WWE) Fans had been skeptical of the rumors prior to the report. Styles had a backstage segment with Paul Heyman prior to his MITB qualifier and has been eyeing the WWE Intercontinental Championship for several weeks. If anything, the loss on Monday opens the door for Styles to challenge titleholder Dominik Mysterio at some point. Despite recent losses, Styles does have a case to make to challenge Mysterio. During the Feb. 17 episode of "WWE Raw," Styles pinned Mysterio in singles action. While Mysterio wasn't a singles champion at the time, WWE can easily use that outcome as a reason to book a rematch. It also helps that Styles defeated Finn Balor of The Judgment Day on the May 12 episode of the red brand. Advertisement Styles hasn't held singles gold since 2020, when he was the WWE Intercontinental Champion. He was one half of the WWE 'Raw' Tag Team Champions along with Omos back in 2021. Related: Former 'AEW Dynamite' Star Set to Make WWE Debut on 'Friday Night SmackDown' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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CM Punk Praises AJ Styles After WWE RAW Showdown: 'Let's Not Wait 21 Years for the Next Time'
CM Punk and AJ Styles clash for the first time on WWE RAW after two decades. The dream matchup finally took place in a triple threat money in the bank qualifying match featuring CM Punk, AJ Styles, and El Grande Americano. Punk and Styles both considered among the greatest wrestlers of their generation had not faced each other since their early days on the independent scene. Their last match occurred back in 2004. Advertisement The two legends shared the WWE ring for the first time ever, and the moment was visibly special. They even shared a laugh while locking up for the first time in years. However, despite the massive anticipation surrounding the bout, El Grande Americano scored a shocking upset over both Punk and Styles, securing his spot in the Money in the Bank match. The match saw into chaos with interference from Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed. This distraction allowed Americano to take advantage. As Styles climbed the apron to hit a Phenomenal Forearm. However, Americano countered it with a mid-air headbutt knocking Styles out for the win. Punk and AJ Styles have now shared the ring for the first time in 21 years, and Punk is already eager for a rematch with The Phenomenal One. He took to Instagram stories and shared a picture of himself, writing, '@ajstylesp1, I've got a lot on my plate right now but I'll always make room for you. Thank you for the boot print on my nose. Let's not wait 21 years for the next time. You're a legend.' AJ Styles explains why tapping out is a smart move in pro wrestling AJ Styles and Samoa Joe share a long history filled with countless matches. At the Fanatics Live Signing at WWE World, Styles recalled an early TNA match where he tapped out to Joe. Advertisement 'There was a match that we had in TNA. And I remember he choked me out and there was a big thing about, 'Oh you don't wanna tap out to the [new guy coming in]… You know, get choked out.' [I'm like], 'What are you talking about? I don't know if you have heard of the UFC. People tap out all the time,' Styles pointed out. 'Because they are smart and they really don't want to go to sleep. Or they don't want their arm broken.' 'So, in that match, and you know what? [Samoa] Joe was new coming in. And it was an amazing match and it made that match so much better than I was able to tap out. I think, and, the Samoan Submission was one of the best I've ever been in the ring with.' Read More: AJ Styles On CM Punk: Past Performance Predicts Future Behavior; I Was Wrong The post CM Punk Praises AJ Styles After WWE RAW Showdown: 'Let's Not Wait 21 Years for the Next Time' appeared first on Wrestlezone.
