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New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Ayaana: Working in Satya Prakash's X & Y taught me to let go and just be
Ayaana and a poster from X & Y Kannada Kannada Ayaana: Working in Satya Prakash's X & Y taught me to let go and just be Ayaana, who was keen to collaborate with the director, shares why she believes the script is the true hero, talks about her exciting upcoming projects, and reflects on how fame may come, but what truly matters is the work
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coldplay perform hit song for first time in 9 years
Coldplay treated concert goers to one of their most loved songs, after declining from singing the hit in nearly a decade. The British band was in Texas on June 14, performing to a huge crowd while on their North American leg of their 2025 Music of the Spheres tour. Towards the end of their concert, frontman Chris Martin announced to the crowd that they were going to attempt to sing a hit song from their 2005 album X&Y, Speed of Sound. 'To finish a good time here in El Paso, why don't we try and reclaim the song Speed of Sound?' which was met with an eruption of cheers from the crowd. He then promised that the band would at some point release a cleaner version of the song, admitting that he wanted to improve the tune. 'At some point, we'll do a proper edit of the song. Just do a remix, I'd like to make it a little bit quicker, a little bit shorter, a little bit tighter, maybe mix the drums slightly. 'You understand? And it'll just be a much better song, Will! I'm so sorry I messed it up when I was a young man,' he said, speaking to the band piano player Will Champion. He then said to the crowd: 'For those of you who were not born in 2005, here's Speed of Sound, it's not that good, but we're going to try and play it anyway!' The song was met with cheers from the crowd, who appeared to be delighted with this change in the set list and applauded the band. The Music of Spheres tour kicked off in 2022 and is scheduled to end at London's Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2025. August 18 – Craven Park, Kingston upon Hull August 19- Craven Park, Kingston upon Hull August 22 – Wembley Stadium, London August 23- Wembley Stadium, London August 26- Wembley Stadium, London August 27- Wembley Stadium, London August 30- Wembley Stadium, London August 31- Wembley Stadium, London September 3- Wembley Stadium, London September 4- Wembley Stadium, London September 7- Wembley Stadium, London September 8- Wembley Stadium, London The song was the lead single for the 2005 album that Chris wrote for her daughter, Apple, in 2004. It charted in the UK singles chart at number two and debuted in the US at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. This was a milestone for the band at the time as their first top 10 hit. The hit was even nominated for two Grammy Awards and won an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song. It was the band's highest ever peaking song until Viva La Vida in 2008. Despite the song's success, the band and Chris have been open about their dislike of the song. 'We never got it right,' Chris told Howard Stern in a 2011 interview. 'It pains me. More Trending 'We don't play it. Like I said, an audience can pick up real fast if you're not convinced by something.' The band last performed the song live in 2016, when they were on their seventh concert tour, A Head Full of Dreams Tour. The tour was in support of their seventh studio album of the same name, which featured hits including: Hymn for the Weekend, Adventure of a Lifetime, Up&Up, and Birds. While Speed of Sound wasn't on their set list, they performed the tune in Sao Paulo as a surprise song when they asked concert goers to send in requests for an extra tune on the set list. 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. MORE: Every single Glastonbury headliner by year – including last minute drop-outs MORE: Kylie Minogue fans rush to support singer after she postpones tour due to illness MORE: Liam Gallagher reveals his biggest regret about feud with brother Noel
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
X&Y explores life through the eyes of an unborn soul
Speaking about the concept, Satya Prakash shares, 'We've seen countless stories of ghosts and wandering souls, but I was drawn to the untold journey of a soul that hasn't even been born yet.' He further explains the deeper message behind the subject. 'We always talk about leaving a better world for the next generation—we preach a lot, but we rarely practice it. When we invite someone into our home, we clean the house, prepare good food, and show them respect. But when we bring a child into this world, shouldn't we do the same? Instead, we often leave behind chaos. X&Y is about that contradiction—about respecting the unborn, and preparing a world that is ready to receive them with dignity.'
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Director Satya Prakash returns with fantasy comedy X & Y, set for June release
Satya Prakash, best known for his thought-provoking Rama Rama Re, is all set to return with X & Y, a fantasy comedy film. The latest update from the makers is that the film has received a U/A certificate and is set for a June release. This film marks his fourth directorial and also his acting debut, making it one of his most personal projects to date. Produced under the Satya Pictures banner, X & Y explores human relationships and societal issues through a humorous and fantastical lens. The film's title, standing for the two sex chromosomes, hints at deeper themes of identity and connection. One of its most unique characters is a sentient three-wheeler named Ambu Auto, which is said to be a standout element in the narrative.
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Every single Coachella headliner and lineup poster since the California festival began
Ahead of Coachella 's highly-anticipated return, we've backtracked through the event's musical evolution. From its early 2000s rock years to more recent pop and rap marquee names, we've also included every single one of the festival's iconic lineup posters. 1999 - Beck, Rage Against the Machine, Tool Coachella's inception into the world of festivals perfectly aligned with the post-grunge era, hence, its inaugural headliners of influential rock bands, Rage Against the Machine and Tool. Also on the bill were the experimental sounds of Beck, who rose in popularity in the 1990s with his eclectic combination of hip-hop, folk, and rock. 2001 - Jane's Addiction Due to its Southern California locale, a drought brought the festival to a pause in 2000. It made its comeback in 2001, however, with a scaled-down lineup. For its one day event, they invited Jane's Addiction to head up the bill. 2002 - Björk, Oasis Cementing Icelandic singer Björk's overseas success was her invitation to the desert event as the first female headliner. The following day's massive roster comprised of Oasis, Foo Fighters, The Strokes, and The Prodigy, who kicked off the return of the event's original two-day format. 2003 - Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers Welcoming the Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers to the main stage doubled down on the currency of rock music. That weekend jumpstarted the onsite camping ritual too. Fans could now go back to their tents after a tireless day crammed with fan favourites. 2004 - Radiohead, The Cure The 2004 headliners included Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Radiohead and The Cure, for the festival's first-ever sold-out event. These appearances would mark the first of many returns to Coachella for both acts. 2005 - Coldplay, Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor performed one of his first sober shows at the desert, shortly after a stint in rehab. Coldplay also made their US headliner debut months before releasing their third album X&Y, solidifying their spot as one of the biggest bands in the world. 2006 - Depeche Mode, Tool Though Depeche Mode and Tool were the weekend's primary draw, electronic duo Daft Punk's elaborate LED pyramid performance made Coachella history. 2007 - Björk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine In order to compete with Lollapalooza's recent expansion from a two-day event to three days, the 2007 Coachella festival mimicked the extension. It brought back previous headliners and Billboard lauded Rage Against the Machine's return as the group's second best festival performance ever. 2008 - Prince, Roger WateJack Johnson As a last-minute attempt to raise ticket sales, Prince was added to the playbill only weeks before the 2008 festival was scheduled to take place. The decision proved successful, as the initial lineup of Roger Waters and Jack Johnson had hindered sales. 2009 - Paul McCartney, The Killers, The Cure Paul McCartney became the first Beatle to headline the Mojave Tent, with his opening day performance extending 54 minutes over his allotted time. Yet veteran topliner, The Cure, had their Sunday set plug pulled when they surpassed the midnight curfew. 2010 - Jay-Z, Muse, Gorillaz Instead of selling day tickets, Coachella tested a new strategy of only offering three day passes. Although the response was varied, thousands still came out in droves. Jay-Z became their first-ever rap headliner. 2011 - Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, The Strokes Despite Kanye West's current controversy, this headlining act in 2011 indisputably remains one of the greatest hip-hop festival sets among critics. Moreover, his fellow headliners, Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, and The Strokes, made for an unforgettable weekend of gargantuan music. 2012 - The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg As the festival boomed in popularity, 2012 marked the extension of its original one-weekend run to two weekends and the festival has continued the format ever since. Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's joint performance made headlines when they resurrected the late Tupac, as a 3D hologram figure, to perform a couple of songs for the crowd. 2013 - Blur, The Stone Roses, Phoenix, Red Hot Chili Peppers Brits ruled with Blur and The Stone Roses, followed by the Red Hot Chilli Pepper's third return to the desert. Lower on the lineup was Wu-Tang Clan, but their outstanding show verified they had big mainstage energy. 2014 - OutKast, Muse, Arcade Fire In 2014 EDM finally edged out the headlining rock bands. Calvin Harris, Skrillex, and Disclosure all obtained major spots underneath OutKast, Muse, and Arcade Fire. 2015 - ACDC, Jack White, Drake Tickets were gone within 20 minutes after going on sale, and with good reason. Not only were people presented with a legendary list of ACDC, Jack White, and Drake, but the latter broke the internet when his special guest, Madonna – the queen of pop – planted a kiss on the rapper's lips live on stage. 2016 - LCD Soundsystem, Guns N' Roses, Calvin Harris Coachella 2016 was one of reunification for two of its three headliners; Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose and Slash, made amends after a decade long divide, and LCD Soundsystem reconnected after announcing their disbandment in 2011. 2017 - Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar When Beyoncé became pregnant with twins, she pulled out of her headlining slot, leaving Lady Gaga to take her place. Kendrick Lamar also made his debut appearance before returning the following year in a surprise collaboration with Vince Staples during his set's finale. 2018 - The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Eminem 'Beychella' was coined after the iconic Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman to headline the festival. Her performance would later be the subject of 2019 Netflix documentary Homecoming. Eminem and The Weeknd rounded out the slate for an R&B and rap-filled event. 2019 - Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande The year before the pandemic shut down large-scale music events, the top-billed performers covered the musical spectrum with Childish Gambino's hip-hop, Ariana Grande's pop, and Tame Impala's alternative indie. Grande's guest appearance of Justin Timberlake's boy band NSYNC made for a notable weekend. 2022 - Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd 2022's festival invited the biggest names in music to reawaken it from its three-year interruption. Harry Styles made his desert debut, joined by Billie Eilish and The Weeknd, who replaced Kanye West, after he pulled out last minute. 2023 - Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean Bad Bunny made history as the first-ever Latin American, Spanish-language artist to headline the festival in 2023, while BLACKPINK also became the first-ever K-Pop group to perform on the main stage. Meanwhile, Frank Ocean made his grand return, after having last performed at Coachella in 2012. 2024 - Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, Doja Cat In recent years, the hype surrounding Coachella seems to have waned as fans have found its lineup to be weaker. The 2024 edition of the festival saw a major slump in ticket sales after its lineup, headlined by Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator and Doja Cat, was announced. However, a surprise appearance from Gwen Stefani 's ska punks No Doubt appeared to have lifted spirits as their long-awaited reunion concert was widely celebrated by fans. 2025 - Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone Obviously, the biggest star of 2025's festival is Lady Gaga, whose hotly anticipated return comes on the heels of her latest released album, Mayhem. Nineties punk rock band Green Day is also set to make their Coachella debut ahead of rapper Travis Scott, who will close out Saturday's lineup. Then, singer and rapper Post Malone will bring the house down on Sunday. While he's performed at the festival twice and made numerous guest appearances, this year marks his first time as a headliner. Coachella 2025 takes place April 11-13 and 18-20 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
