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Metro
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Iconic 00s singer 'secretly working on music return' after kidnapping ordeal
It's been almost 20 years since the soulful voice of Duffy first reached fans' ears, but after just two albums, she disappeared from the spotlight. Duffy, 40, later revealed she was the victim of a horrific kidnapping and rape ordeal, which prompted her retreat from the industry. The Welsh singer could finally be ready to return to Warwick Avenue as she is reportedly working on new music for the first time in years. An insider told The Sun On Sunday: 'The time is right for her to make a comeback, she has done enough healing and is ready to make music. 'She has a great working relationship with Bernard [Butler] and they trust each other.' Former Suede musician Bernard, 55, produced her debut album, Rockferry, in 2008, which featured her biggest tracks like Mercy, Warwick Avenue, and Rain on Your Parade. Duffy, whose real name is Aimée Anne Duffy, saw huge success on the back of this album, winning three Brit Awards and bagging 6.5 million sales worldwide Two years later, she released her follow-up album, Endlessly, which saw moderate success and featured a collaboration with The Roots and Questlove. While she couldn't quite match the dizzying heights of her debut — which was the biggest-selling album of that year — it felt like Duffy was going places. Then she disappeared. Her upcoming third album was shelved and she was not publicly seen again for almost a decade. A statement from her representative at the time simply said she was taking a break before starting on her next album, but a friend said she was ready to settle down and 'live in the country' with her rugby player boyfriend Mike Phillips. They broke up in May that year. Very little was heard from Duffy over the next decade, with plenty of mystery over her sudden disappearance at the height of her fame. In 2020, the Well Well Well singer shocked us all by claiming the real reason she vanished was that she had endured a kidnapping and assault. 'The truth is, and please trust me I am ok and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days,' she penned in a heartbreaking post. 'Of course I survived. The recovery took time. There's no light way to say it.' Duffy revealed she'd spent her time away from the spotlight trying to deal with the traumatic experience. She added: 'But I can tell you in the last decade, the thousands and thousands of days I committed to wanting to feel the sunshine in my heart again, the sun does now shine.' 'You wonder why I did not choose to use my voice to express my pain? I did not want to show the world the sadness in my eyes. I asked myself, how can I sing from the heart if it is broken? And slowly it unbroke.' More Trending The Bangor-born star said she didn't know why it finally felt like the right time, but that she was ready to share her story. Her first public appearance came shortly after when she appeared on TikTok, lip syncing to Mercy and smiling. In the five years since, she has not said she would be returning to music; however, a new album from this icon of the 00s could finally be on the horizon. Metro has reached out to Duffy's team for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Busan International Rock Festival unveils second lineup
36 teams unveiled so far, more to come Korea's longest-running international rock music event, the Busan International Rock Festival, has announced its second lineup for this year's event, featuring a strong mix of global legends and top Korean acts. The Thursday announcement revealed the addition of major artists, including Suede, one of the defining bands of the 1990s Brit-pop movement; Mika, a British singer-songwriter of Lebanese descent; Jaurim, a Korean alternative-rock powerhouse; and CNBlue, the band fronted by Busan-born vocalist Jung Yong-hwa. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon, whose unique sound has earned him invitations from festivals nationwide, also joined the lineup. Xdinary Heroes will take the stage amid its successful world tour while Onewe, the band presenting intense yet emotional music, has also joined the list. Rising star Woodz, whose breakout hit 'Drowning' propelled him into the spotlight, is also set to take the stage. Fans can also look forward to performances from electronic rock duo Glen Check and ambient project Redoor, known for capturing the serenity of nature in sound. The lineup further expands with Japan's up-and-coming dream-pop band Muque, as well as a performance by the fully reunited Y2K. Festival favorites 10cm and Touched will also bring a balance of musicality and mainstream appeal to the stage. In addition to the main festival, a series of side events will take place. The Seoul show of 'Road to Bu-Rock,' a pre-festival concert, will be held Saturday and Sunday at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu. 'Rookies on the Bu-Rock,' known for discovering and supporting emerging artists each year, is now open for applications through July 2.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessie J makes 'pure Essex' promise as Radio 2 In The Park line-up confirmed
Jessie J has promised that her performance at Radio 2 In The Park will be "pure Essex". The Essex-born singer will be taking to the stage at Hylands Park this September as part of the huge music festival. Jessie, from Essex, is best known for her hits The Bang Bang and Price Tag. She will be performing in Chelmsford on September 6 as part of the three-day Radio 2 In The Park festival. Speaking on BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills Breakfast Show, she promised her gig will be "pure Essex" and fans are already buzzing with excitement. READ MORE: Line up live updates ahead of huge BBC Radio 2 music festival ALSO READ: Ticket details ahead of huge Radio 2 In The Park music festival in Chelmsford She said: "I'm buzzing to be performing at Radio 2 In The Park in Chelmsford, Essex. You can take the girl out of Essex, but I'll be coming back for the best stuff." She added: "I'm so happy to be back. My tours are very intimate, it's acoustic - just me and three musicians. It's very kind of stripped back, but this show will not be. This is not intimate. This will be pure Essex going off. I'm ready." Jessie was born in Chadwell Heath and went to Mayfield High School in Redbridge, which was part of Essex until 1965 and she refers to herself as an Essex girl. Her Essex upbringing means she will have plenty of family and friends desperate to see her when tickets go on sale on Wednesday (June 4). She joked: "A show in Essex round the corner from where half my family live? Everyone will want to come. My sisters, their kids, aunts and uncles that I've not seen for years. I reckon half the park will be my family." Jessie J will be performing at Hylands Park on September 6. Belinda Carlisle, Ronan Keating and Marti Pellow have also been confirmed alongside Suede, Stereophonics and Soul II Soul. To find out the latest event news in our city, you can visit our Things to Do in Chelmsford or Things to Do in Essex pages. You can also keep updated on the major What's On news with our newsletter, too.
Hypebeast
31-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Hypebeast
New Balance 9060 Gets an Eccentric Makeover in "Pink Suede"
Name:New Balance 9060 'Pink Suede'Colorway:Pink Suede/Blue/YellowSKU:U9060LDBMSRP:$150 USDRelease Date:2025Where to Buy:New Balance TheNew Balance 9060'Pink Suede' is a vibrant and eccentric addition to the popular silhouette, known for its chunky aesthetic and Y2K-inspired design. This specific colorway features a rich pink suede upper, often paired with mesh for breathability and comfort. The exaggerated design elements from the classic 990 series are present, including signature 'N' logos, ABZORB and SBS cushioning in the sculpted pod midsole, all contributing to its bold and futuristic look. Expect to find this model at select New Balance retailers and potentially on New Balance's official website in the coming months.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3 new songs and 3 new albums to check out this weekend
Welcome to our weekly music post, where we spotlight our favorite new songs and albums. Hop in the comments and tell us: What new music are you listening to? Since the release of Laura Stevenson's last album, which came out in 2021, the singer-songwriter has earned a master's degree in music therapy. She's putting those skills into practice with her upcoming album, Late Great (out June 27). 'When I started this [music therapy] career path a few years ago, I kind of quieted my own healing relationship to music, because I honestly didn't have time, but this record is me getting back to it. This is me processing, and reconnecting with that part of myself, and it carried me through,' Stevenson explained in a press release. On 'Honey,' Late Great's first single, Stevenson turns her focus inward, vulnerably assessing the damage of a break-up. 'Elderberry Wine,' the new track from Wednesday (released, appropriately, on a Wednesday), leans more heavily into the band's alt-country side than their occasional dalliances with shoegaze. Singer and guitarist Karly Hartzman's gorgeous vocals are a Trojan horse hiding a deep pain at the center of the lyrics. ''Elderberry Wine' is about the potential for sweet things in life (love, family, success) to become poison if not prepared for and attended to correctly,' Hartzman explained in a press release. Earlier this year, guitarist MJ Lenderman announced that he would no longer tour with the band, though he'd continue to record with them in the studio. Suede frontman Brett Anderson doesn't want listeners to have any illusions about the Britpop band's upcoming tenth album, Antidepressants (out September 5). 'This is broken music for broken people,' Anderson said in a press release. 'Disintegrate' is the first single, and it's also the album's opening track. 'Come down and disintegrate with me,' Anderson sings in the arena-ready chorus, and it's so catchy that he almost makes the bleak lyrics sound appealing. Quit To Play Chess is a posthumous album from Cola Boyy, a musician, community organizer, and disability activist who died in 2024. Cola Boyy's disco-inspired sound (he called himself a 'disabled disco innovator') permeates Quit To Play Chess, which pairs his passion for bringing people together with groovy beats. 'Tell me, is there Hennessy in heaven? / If not, I'm gonna nosedive straight to hell,' he sings on 'Babylon,' giving listeners a good idea of what made him such a magnetic presence both on stage and in real life. Bandcamp put together an excellent tribute to Cola Boyy that features interviews with his friends and musical collaborators like Mac DeMarco and Juan Wauters, and it highlights how special and unique he was as an artist, and what a loss it is that he's no longer with us. Good news: Stereolab is back, and they're just as weird and hard-to-define as ever. It's been 15 years since Stereolab's last album, 2010's Not Music, after which the band disbanded to work on other projects. Now, they've returned with a new album, Instant Holograms On Film. If song titles like 'Electrified Teenybop!' and 'Esemplastic Creeping Eruption' are any indication, Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier haven't lost a bit of their cerebral spark in their time apart. Edgar Wright's 2021 documentary The Sparks Brothers shined a long-overdue light on the relentlessly innovative band Sparks, who have been consistently releasing music since 1971. MAD! is the 25th album from the duo, which consists of brothers Ron and Russell Mael. The Maels' uncanny ability to reflect the current moment has always been one of their best magic tricks, and it's present here on songs like 'A Little Bit Of Light Banter,' in which a couple pointedly refuses to talk about any difficult topical issues in favor of putting their heads down and not making a fuss. MAD! reflects a world that's out of alignment, filtered through an absurdist lens. It's everything you could want from a Sparks album. More from A.V. Club 3 new songs and 3 new albums to check out this weekend A zippy episode of Duster steps on Elvis' blue suede shoes Roy Wood Jr. says no one at The Daily Show could really explain the Hasan Minhaj controversy
