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Which Nails for Bruno Mars Concert?
I can’t decide which nails I should wear for the concert! 1,2,3 or 4? My Outfit will be a glitter red top and a jeans or skirt 🙊🎵 submitted by /u/WaitingForTheDrop_ to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Outfit idea?
I'm seeing Bruno in July (first ever concert and I am so excited) but as a newbie at this I don't know what the right thing to wear. I've been looking online at outfits and I've got the above (you'll have to expand to see the options!) I'm not a very confident person, I'm tall and very pale so worried about mini skirts but I thought my first concert would be a good way to get out of my comfort zone. Both would be paired with some black high tops as I refuse to wear heels (I like my feet not aching!) and with the black jacket in the first picture. Also a rose hair and or something similar What would be a good outfit for the romantic tour?! EDIT: turns out my friend that bought the tickets got scammed so I will no longer be going! Very very sad submitted by /u/Cosmicmoon17 to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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ATL GIRLIES: what are you wearing tonight ?
I had this really cute outfit planned that had an open toe heel but now cause it’s raining I have to rethink what I’m wearing. So far the weather keeps changing but I’m curious what are you ladies wearing tonight to the Bruno Mars concert ? submitted by /u/lilsteppakenn to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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why do kpop fans choose/ignore the exploitive nature of kpop?
(this is my third time writing this because reddit doesn’t save post if you click off the app so if it’s bad i promise you my first time writing it was better and more in-depth sorry lol ) HAVEN’T PROOF READ BTW TW this post will talk about triggering topics like racism sexism, pedophila, and SA within the kpop industry if you aren’t comfortable with that click off. so i would consider myself an ex kpop fan but i still listen to some of the music ( shoutout to beautiful boy by the wonder girls) and have been to multiple concerts ( bts, blackpink, loona, got7 , holland , stray kids and others) so i get the appeal and wanna make it clear that this is not a hate post im more concerned. im wondering if y’all could give your reasoning to why you still choose to support idols who have been openly racist/sexist , working for a industry that overworks underpays and exploits these same idols? i will list my example below. 1.lets talk about the idols themselves first, the racist remarks that get made every week by an new artist is appalling, for example saying the n word ( giselle in TWENTY TWENTY ONE nearly 2022, jennie, hwasa, jaehyun and more) doing blackface (hwasa (AGAIN)and the whole of mamamoo did blackface to bruno mars song and bruno mars ain’t even black btw😭😭)wearing braids, replacing the n word with ninja ( bangchan and that other guy recently idk his name ) did i mention DOING BLACKFACE!!!!!!! and the apologies are, excuse my language, fucking ASS. how can you ignore/ forgive this??? and it’s not even just culture it seems as if they will use every bodies but their own. 2.If that wasn’t bad enough there’s literal SA crimes being committed by the same person who did ageyo on vlive for you, my main issue with this is that the rest of the idols don’t talk about and act like it never happened, i don’t personally believe that there peers knew nothing, yall can say there just coworkers but kpop idols don’t work normal 9 to five’s, they’re together for days at a time and some of them even live together or at least dormed together when they just debuted ( which i would argue makes to even harder to believe that their wouldn’t be close living there formative years together) but the worst part is we will never know if they knew because they’ll NEVER talk about which why i can’t listen to group that have had members that have been convicted, that “ what if?” is enough for to make my stomach hurt. 3.lastly i want to talk about the industry itself, (if the last two point weren’t enough for you to stop and reflect) i started listening to kpop when i was 13, im now 18 i have now lived long enough to see kpop idols not only my age BUT YOUNGER, its pretty obvious why i bring this up, children should not be idols, th industry is exploiting and manipulating these idols making them work inhuman hours for little pay, ALL while they going on extreme diets. some of these idols are scarily underweight and are also openly talking disordered habits, which is definitely influence to there young audience.( im not blaming them for have these behaviour but i think theres has to be accountably for the action, no matter the intention). the industry also like to but these CHILDREN in revealing outfits and making them do sexual dancing which is obviously pandering to pedophiles to make money ,again i question how can you support this stuff, there’s law suits every days about the mistreatment of idols. i guess my point is why do you choose to support the industry when it mistreats its idols who also mistreat their fans aka YOU? yall can boycott when a member leaves because they want to pursue a solo career but not when that same group have underage idols grinding on stage ? that’s basically it lemme know why, i know yall will say its cuz there young but not every kpop fan is young especially the ones on reddit 😭😭 ik this has been brought up before but i don’t understand how yall can THIS AWARE OF THE ISSUE ( so much so that u can give me reasons to why people do it and still support??? is it because your just a causal listener? are you even a kpop fan ?? )and still listen. i hope this can be a productive discussion and hopefully be a wake up call for some ❤️ submitted by /u/LegDifficult7690 to r/kpoprants [link] [comments]
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DFW Events - 4/14/2026 to 4/19/2026
Hello r/Dallas, Here is another list of events for this week. User u/Puzzleheaded_Chef685 recommends Ragtime, put on by the Dallas Theater Center at the Wyly. It's in its final weekend and special discounted tickets may be available for young patrons. These events are hosted at the following site with more upcoming events listed for your reference: https://dfw.msondo.com/. If you would like to receive an email with a list of events happening in DFW, please click here. Please also reach out here via a comment if you have an event you would like to list here. I'm happy to help feature events hosted by active members of the sub Concerts Date Event Venue City Start Time Description 04/13 Unprocessed with ALLT Trees Dallas TBD German progressive metal band with Swedish support. 04/14 Kirby Welch Band The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge Dallas 7:00 PM Funky beats fill three-hour energetic evening affair. 04/14 The Mic is Open with Azwalf Hazworth The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge Dallas 10:00 PM Local artists showcase Cajun tunes late-night. 04/14 Good Kid - Band The Factory in Deep Ellum Dallas 8:00 PM Canadian indie pop/rock with catchy beats. 04/14 Helloween The Factory in Deep Ellum Dallas 7:30 PM German power metallers deliver high-energy show. 04/14 Ross Redmond at The Library The Library Dallas 7:00 PM Dallas pianist plays 6 decades of jazz. 04/14 Aaron Burton's Acoustic Delta Blues with Texas Slim The Goat Dallas 9:00 PM Texas-born blues musician performs with special guest. 04/14 КАТЕРИНА ГОРДЕЕВА В ДАЛЛАСЕ - стендап тур "ЭТО ОНА" Nack Theater Frisco 8:00 PM Russian author performs comedy from her book. 04/14 School of Rock X Frank Zummo The Revel Patio Grill Frisco 5:30 PM Frisco's renowned drummer joins local youth for concert. 04/14 Songwriter Night Hosted by Cameron Smith Magnolia Motor Lounge Fort Worth 7:00 PM 04/15 JoJo & The Pockets The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge Dallas 10:00 PM New Yorker brings high-energy funk party. 04/15 Selah Band The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge Dallas 7:00 PM Sultry rhythms and soulful melodies on stage. 04/15 Insane Clown Posse The Factory in Deep Ellum Dallas 7:00 PM Dark, theatrical hip-hop with horror themes. 04/15 Factotum, Cold Shot, 42Scratch & Thross Three Links Deep Ellum Dallas Not specified Emerging Dallas bands play indie rock showcase. 04/15 Lacuna Coil - Sleepless Empire Tour 2026 The Echo Lounge & Music Hall Dallas 6:30 PM Italian band performs dark, melodic heavy metal. 04/15 Erik Barnes at The Library The Library Dallas 6:00 PM American singer-songwriter from Dallas performs jazz & pop. 04/15 Branoofunck at Revelers Hall Revelers Hall Dallas 10:00 PM Funky beats and upbeat vibes by a Texas native. 04/15 Monthly Jazz Jam Stoney’s Wine Lounge Dallas 8:00 PM Texas trio rocks out with drums, bass, keys. 04/15 John Adams' Elite Jazz Jam The Balcony Club Dallas 8:15 PM Texas-born bassist leads weekly jazz jam sessions. 04/15 Karaoke with Snake The Goat Dallas 10:00 PM Karaoke night with pop, rock, and country songs. 04/15 Alice Cooper The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving 8:00 PM Legendary rocker brings iconic heavy metal spectacle. 04/15 Alice Cooper - Alice's Attic Tour The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving 8:00 PM Legendary rocker's signature shock-rock show. 04/15 Dinner Show with Eric Clapton Tribute - Bad Love The Revel Patio Grill Frisco 7:30 PM Dallas-based band plays blues-rock tribute dinner show. 04/15 Tow'rs Tulips FTW Fort Worth 8:00 PM Indie folk from Flagstaff, Arizona performs acoustically. 04/15 FREE SHOW - Big Mike's 3rd Wednesday-Cream's Disraeli Gears album + more cream adjacent jams! Magnolia Motor Lounge Fort Worth 8:00 PM Fort Worth musician plays psychedelic blues tribute concert. 04/16 Riley Lemons Opening Bell Coffee Dallas 7:00 PM Texas singer-songwriter plays emotive country acoustic set. 04/16 Stephen Marley House of Blues Dallas 7:00 PM Jamaican singer-songwriter performs reggae acoustic tracks. 04/16 The Velvet Daydream, Daughters of Evil, Sickfiction Three Links Deep Ellum Dallas Not specified Texas punks deliver high-energy, fast-paced show. 04/16 Colab Live at Will Call Bar Dallas, TX Will Call Bar Dallas 9:00 PM 04/16 Evan Honer - It's A Long Road Tour The Echo Lounge & Music Hall Dallas 7:00 PM Emotionally raw acoustic performance by a Texas singer. 04/16 Soul Jazz Thursdays Sandaga 813 Dallas 8:00 PM Jazz fusion performance by a renowned artist. 04/16 Erik Barnes and Jeff Robbins The Library Dallas 6:30 PM Pianist from Dallas plays diverse musical styles. 04/16 Nostalgix at Ductwork SILO Dallas 9:00 PM Canadian electronic producer plays at Ductwork. 04/16 Pop's Brass Band at Revelers Hall Revelers Hall Dallas 7:00 PM Brass band plays energetic traditional jazz beats. 04/16 Wade Girton at Revelers Hall Revelers Hall Dallas 5:00 PM Smooth jazz by acclaimed US musician. 04/16 Yonder Mountain String Band w/ The Fretliners The Kessler Dallas 8:00 PM Innovative bluegrass-rock fusion with soulful harmonies. 04/16 Surfer Girl w/ Doublecamp and Dylan Cotrone Sundown at Granada Dallas 7:30 PM Coastal-infused indie pop with reggae vibes. 04/16 Blues Jam The Goat Dallas 9:00 PM Local blues musicians host weekly jam session. 04/16 Thursday Weekly Party Tkila Dallas Dallas 9:00 PM Lively Thursday night party with upbeat tunes. 04/16 Legacy Hall - '90s Tribute: The Clinton Years Legacy Hall Plano 6:00 PM Texas band plays '90s pop-rock hits. 04/16 Selena Birthday Bash Tulips FTW Fort Worth 9:00 PM Tejano legend's birthday bash with classic hits. 04/16 Saliva Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall Fort Worth 8:00 PM High-energy rock and nu-metal with heavy guitar. 04/16 FREE SHOW - Playtown Magnolia Motor Lounge Fort Worth 9:00 PM Energetic Texas-based band blends rock & funk. 04/17 Electric Callboy: Tanzneid World Tour South Side Ballroom Dallas 7:00 PM German metal band headlines with Australian support. 04/17 The Brook and The Bluff The Factory in Deep Ellum Dallas 8:00 PM Indie rock and pop with soulful vibes. 04/17 ERRA & Currents: The Silence Follows Tour 2026 House of Blues Dallas 5:30 PM Metalcore/post-hardcore show with UK support. 04/17 The Creekers House of Blues Dallas 7:00 PM Kentucky-based band plays bluegrass/country in Cambridge Room. 04/17 Yung Bleu Trees Dallas 8:00 PM Smooth vocals meet emotional hip-hop beats. 04/17 Wake Me, Big Story, Drive Thru Society, Blue Babe Three Links Deep Ellum Dallas Not specified Regional alt-rockers bring high-energy performances. 04/17 Fenix TX with 30footFALL and UpSetting Club Dada Dallas 7:00 PM Reunited Texan bands play high-energy pop-punk. 04/17 Big Head Todd and The Monsters Longhorn Ballroom Dallas 8:00 PM Veteran rockers from Colorado perform high-energy blues-rock. 04/17 Voxtrot Deep Ellum Art Co Dallas 8:00 PM Austin's indie-pop darlings bring sparkly, romantic vibes. 04/17 DJ Champion & Isenberg It'll Do Club Dallas 9:00 PM Energetic DJ set with Canadian and Texan DJs. 04/17 Goga at The Library The Library Dallas 8:30 PM Dallas-based singer-songwriter plays diverse genre styles. 04/17 - 04/18 elrow SILO Dallas 9:00 PM Spanish event brand hosts pulsing EDM extravaganza. 04/17 Tricky Weather at Revelers Hall Revelers Hall Dallas TBD Energetic performance with eclectic beats and vibes. 04/17 Kolton Moore & The Clever Few w/ Calder Allen Granada Theater Dallas 8:00 PM Texas-based band performs heartfelt country-rock concert. 04/17 3 Saints The Goat Dallas 10:00 PM Energetic rock-blues at a beloved local haunt. 04/17 Rock Viernes Tkila Dallas Dallas 10:00 PM Rock party with rock & Latin beats. 04/17 Gabby Minton LIVE at Lakewood Brewing! Lakewood Brewing Company Garland 5:30 PM Fort Worth singer-songwriter plays acoustic indie/Americana tunes. 04/17 DJ Severa at Bar Louie Bar Louie Music Factory Irving 9:00 PM Dallas DJ plays upbeat electronic dance music. 04/17 Aimee Bobruk Live Texican Court Irving 7:00 PM Texas singer-songwriter performs Americana roots music. 04/17 Sajjan Live in Dallas Texas Live! Arlington 8:30 PM Nepalese singer-songwriter blends pop and folk styles. 04/17 Josh Ward Love and War in Texas Plano 8:00 PM Houston native performs authentic country music concert. 04/17 Traveller & Bluebird: Tributes to Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert Legacy Hall Plano 6:00 PM Country tribute concert honors modern icons 04/17 U2 Tribute - In The Name of Pride & The Revel Patio Grill Frisco 7:30 PM Irish rock classics played by Dallas group. 04/17 Phil Hamilton Tulips FTW Fort Worth 8:00 PM Fort Worth, TX native plays country classics. 04/17 Grammy Nominated Bassist Eddie Gomez Scat Jazz Lounge Fort Worth 10:00 PM Grammy-winning Puerto Rican double bassist plays jazz. 04/17 90s Country LIVE @ Second Rodeo Brewing The Party Crowd Second Rodeo Brewing Fort Worth 9:30 PM 04/17 Everclear Billy Bob's Texas Fort Worth 10:00 PM Grunge legends play classic '90s alt-rock hits. 04/17 Lera Lynn at The Post The Post Fort Worth TBD Houston-born singer-songwriter plays intimate folk show. 04/17 House of Silk and Scandal The Ridglea Fort Worth 9:00 PM Vintage glamour meets sultry striptease. 04/17 K-POP WARRIORS The Ridglea Fort Worth 4:30 PM Vibrant K-Pop-inspired concert with high-energy dance battles. 04/17 COUNCIL HILL Dad Rock Night Magnolia Motor Lounge Fort Worth 9:30 PM 04/17 Krislyn Arthurs Magnolia Motor Lounge Fort Worth 8:00 PM Talented singer-songwriter from Texas performs country music. 04/17 Boney James Texas Trust CU Theater Grand Prairie 7:30 PM Sultry sax and smooth jazz legend performs. 04/17 - 04/18 HARDY: THE COUNTRY! Choctaw Grand Theater Durant 7:00 PM Singer-songwriter from Nashville performs new hits live. 04/17 Jason Aldean Live in Concert Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort Thackerville 8:00 PM Country superstar plays greatest hits live. 04/17 lowheaven with Drosera Texas Tea Room Dallas 7:00 PM Heavy metal and rock concert by Canadian band. 04/18 An Evening with Colin Hay Majestic Theatre Dallas 8:00 PM Scottish-Australian musician performs intimate acoustic set. 04/18 Zara Larsson The Factory in Deep Ellum Dallas 8:00 PM Swedish pop star performs with energetic choreography. 04/18 Jay Electronica Trees Dallas 8:00 PM Rapper from New Orleans delivers thought-provoking verses. 04/18 Daniel Romano's Outfit, Uni Boys Three Links Deep Ellum Dallas Not specified Canadian indie rock with a vintage flair. 04/18 Fund Them Kids Will Call Bar Dallas 4:30 PM Laughter raises funds for a good cause. 04/18 Panchiko Longhorn Ballroom Dallas 7:30 PM UK indie rock/dream pop duo plays nostalgia-tinged sets. 04/18 The Belair Lip Bombs & dust Sons of Hermann Hall Dallas 8:00 PM Australian indie-rockers bring high-energy sound. 04/18 DJ Seinfeld It'll Do Club Dallas 9:00 PM Swedish DJ plays melancholic lo-fi electronica. 04/18 Aubree-Anna at The Library The Library Dallas 9:00 PM Sultry vocals blend pop and classic hits. 04/18 Rachel Teague and the y2k baddies Revelers Hall Dallas 8:00 PM Energetic 2000s pop nostalgia with upbeat vibes. 04/18 - 04/19 Revelers Hall Band Revelers Hall Dallas 2:00 PM Traditional jazz and brass fill sunny afternoons. 04/18 Talking Heads Tribute - HEARTBYRNE Granada Theater Dallas 8:00 PM Austin-based artists pay homage to iconic rock legends. 04/18 Brent Rozell The Goat Dallas 10:00 PM Local rockers play energetic Saturday night show. 04/18 Hip Hop Saturdays Tkila Dallas Dallas 10:00 PM Hip-hop party with live music and DJs. 04/18 - 04/19 THE BIGGEST ALL BLACK R&B PARTY @ HEADQUARTERS DALLAS Headquarters Dallas Dallas 9:00 PM Rhythm and blues fusion with soulful vibe 04/18 Courtney Elayna Live Texican Court Irving 7:00 PM Texas singer-songwriter performs catchy pop-acoustic set. 04/18 Marisela The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving 8:00 PM Iconic Latin pop singer performs romantic ballads. 04/18 Marisela - La Dama de Hierro The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving 8:00 PM Mexican-American singer performs timeless romantic ballads. 04/18 - 04/19 Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour Globe Life Field Arlington 7:00 PM Funky, upbeat show with chart-topping hits from artist. 04/18 Jason Eady Love and War in Texas Plano 8:00 PM Soulful Texan singer performs Americana & country. 04/18 - 04/19 2026 Plano Music & Arts Festival Haggard Park Plano 11:00 AM Live music and art festival features performers. 04/18 Legacy West - Live Music Series Legacy Hall Plano 5:00 PM Local musicians from Plano perform acoustic sets. 04/18 2026 Dallas Country Music & Arts Festival The Beach at Craig Ranch McKinney 11:00 AM Country-blues fest with Dallas singer, vendors. 04/18 The Boho Market Live Music with The Hankins TUPPS Brewery McKinney 1:00 PM Local Texas band plays folk-acoustic at market. 04/18 Marlon Funaki Tulips FTW Fort Worth 8:00 PM Energetic guitarist from [country] plays indie rock. 04/18 Mahogany The Artist Scat Jazz Lounge Fort Worth 8:00 PM Dallas-based singer's energetic soulful jazz performance. 04/18 Travis Tritt Billy Bob's Texas Fort Worth 10:00 PM Grammy-winning artist showcases classic country hits 04/18 Cut Throat Finches "High Horse" Record Release Party at The Post The Post Fort Worth TBD Fort Worth indie rockers debut new album live. 04/18 ONE OR EIGHT 2026 The Ridglea Fort Worth 8:00 PM Japanese boy group performs energetic pop/hip-hop set. 04/18 THE MAESTRO AND THE PROTEGE IN CONCERT The Ridglea Fort Worth 8:00 PM Historic theater hosts classical/jazz instrumental performances. 04/18 Splattafish, The Funeral Procession, Killhouse The Rail Club Fort Worth Not specified Fort Worth's aggressive metal/hard rock acts perform. 04/18 ERICK WILLIS Magnolia Motor Lounge Fort Worth 9:00 PM Soulful country roots with Wichita Falls roots. 04/18 Stevie Nicks Live in Concert Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort Thackerville 8:00 PM Legendary rock vocalist sings classic hits. 04/19 Little Feat Majestic Theatre Dallas 7:00 PM Energetic performance blends blues, R&B, country rock. 04/19 Azwalf Hazworf & The Love Sessions The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge Dallas 10:00 PM Soulful R&B concert wraps up the weekend. 04/19 Rhythm and Reverb The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge Dallas 6:00 PM Rock/blues fusion by American artist duo. 04/19 The Free Loaders The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge Dallas 2:00 PM Bluesy afternoon of jazz and swing starts. 04/19 August Burns Red & The Amity Affliction The Factory in Deep Ellum Dallas 6:30 PM Australian band brings aggressive and melodic metalcore. 04/19 Poke Rave Three Links Deep Ellum Dallas Not specified Energetic electronic party with pulsating bass and lights. 04/19 Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus Spring Concert Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Dallas 7:30 PM Young Dallas singers showcase choral artistry. 04/19 Benjamin Tod and The Inline Six Longhorn Ballroom Dallas 8:00 PM Folk-infused country concert with emotional storytelling. 04/19 Saliva - 25th Anniversary of 'Every Six Seconds' The Echo Lounge & Music Hall Dallas 7:00 PM Rock legends mark 25-year album milestone celebration. 04/19 Matthew Banks at Revelers Hall Revelers Hall Dallas TBD Jazz legend closes out the weekend. 04/19 The Ferrell Directive at Revelers Hall Revelers Hall Dallas TBD Energetic Sunday evening rock concert featuring American artist. 04/19 Karaoke with Javier The Goat Dallas 9:30 PM Karaoke night featuring pop and country tunes. 04/19 Sunday Weekly Party Tkila Dallas Dallas 10:00 PM Sunday night dance party with DJ spinning. 04/19 Plano Community Band presents "American Evolution" Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts Richardson 9:00 AM Texas-based group plays popular music arrangements. 04/19 Doug Stone Love and War in Texas Plano 8:00 PM Veteran country singer performs classic 90s hits. 04/19 Mike Graham & Race Ricketts The Post at River East Fort Worth 6:00 PM Native Texan musicians perform acoustic country set. 04/19 Mike Graham & Race Ricketts at The Post The Post Fort Worth TBD Texas-based singer-songwriters share country-folk tales. 04/19 Pandora y Flans: Mas Inesperado Texas Trust CU Theater Grand Prairie 8:00 PM Mexican pop duo reunites for historic performance. Theater Date Event Venue City Start Time Description 03/27 - 04/19 Ragtime Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at ATTPAC Dallas Varies American Dream-themed musical celebrates struggle and hope. 03/27 - 04/26 Test to Testimony: An Adaptation of God's Trombones Jubilee Theatre Fort Worth Varies Gospel musical premieres with James Weldon Johnson inspiration. 04/01 - 04/18 Bull in a China Shop Kalita Humphreys Theater Dallas Various times Radical lesbians shake up 1901 New England. 04/02 - 04/19 Madam Queen South Dallas Cultural Center Dallas 7:30 PM Wealthy Black woman's life explored through drama. 04/09 - 05/03 Dream Hou$e Kitchen Dog Theater Dallas 7:30 PM Latina sisters sell family home on TV. 04/10 - 05/03 Over The River And Through The Woods Richardson Theatre Centre Richardson Varies Heartwarming comedy about love and family roots. 04/10 - 04/19 The Producers The Courtyard Theater Plano Varies Washed-up producer plots disastrous Broadway musical. 04/10 - 04/19 To Kill A Mockingbird Campus Theatre Denton 7:30 PM Wrongful conviction sparks racial justice exploration. 04/13 - 04/19 Ragtime Wyly Theatre Dallas Varies Families chase American Dream in early 20th-century. 04/13 - 04/19 Unnamed Matthew Posey Premiere Spectacle OCHRE HOUSE THEATER Dallas TBD Eerie premier features Baron McDoogal's dark creations. 04/13 - 04/18 Bull in a China Shop Bryant Hall Dallas Varies Contemporary play explores revolution, feminism, and history. 04/13 - 05/16 The Legend of DeadEye Mary Pocket Sandwich Theater Carrollton Varies Wild west comedy with popcorn tosses. 04/13 - 04/26 Test to Testimony Jubilee Theatre Fort Worth Varies Powerful music tells story of perseverance and hope. 04/14 Echo Reads: The Clean House and Eat Cake by the Lake Bath House Cultural Center Dallas 6:30 PM Free dramatic play reading with dessert reception. 04/14 - 04/19 Some Like It Hot Bass Performance Hall Fort Worth Varies Award-winning musical comedy with heart. 04/15 - 04/19 The Winter's Tale Redbud Theater Complex Denton 7:30 PM Elizabethan tragedy-comedy on love, loss, and redemption. 04/16 - 05/10 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Norma Young Arena Stage at Theatre Three Dallas Varies Murder mystery unfolds in tiny village. 04/16 - 04/19 The Addams Family young@part The Firehouse Theatre Farmers Branch 7:30 PM Macabre teen's secret love sparks family drama. 04/16 - 04/19 The Legend of DeadEye Mary Pocket Sandwich Theatre Carrollton Varies Legendary bounty hunter pursues outlaws and gold. 04/16 - 04/17 Romeo & Juliet - A Gallery in Motion Production Newman Smith Theatre Carrollton 7:00 PM High school drama presents ancient love story tragedy. 04/16 - 04/19 To Kill A Mockingbird Denton's Historic Campus Theatre Denton 7:30 PM Young black man faces false accusation trial. 04/17 - 04/18 Rising Excellence Moody Performance Hall Dallas 7:30 PM Emerging dancers showcase stunning contemporary movement. 04/17 - 05/03 Sweet Charity Lyric Stage Studio Dallas 7:30 PM Romantic dance hall hostess's tumultuous love story. 04/17 - 04/18 Beetlejuice Jr Irving Arts Center Irving 7:00 PM Youth troupe from Irving, Texas performs junior musical comedy. 04/17 The Comedy of Errors Granville Arts Center Garland Not specified Shakespearean comedy with mistaken identities and laughter. 04/17 - 04/18 Oil's Well that Ends Well - A Lone Star Murder Mystery Texas Star Dinner Theater Grapevine 8:00 PM Wild West whodunit dinner show with audience involvement. 04/17 - 05/03 The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals The Art Centre Theatre Plano 7:30 PM Average guy's life spirals into chaos suddenly. 04/17 - 04/19 The Play That Goes Wrong Upright Theatre Company Euless Varies Accident-prone drama group struggles through 1920s whodunit. 04/18 Talking Dirty After Dark Bath House Cultural Center Dallas 9:00 PM Intimate evening of mature storytelling and performance. 04/18 THE GREEN ROOM: WHERE THE REAL SHOW HAPPENS Pocket Sandwich Theatre Carrollton 11:15 PM Sultry performance art with tease and humor. 04/19 Drinking Habits Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre Garland 2:30 PM Nun's secret wine-making escapades lead to chaos. Comedy Date Event Venue City Start Time Description 04/14 КАТЕРИНА ГОРДЕЕВА - СТЕНДАП ТУР "ЭТО ОНА" Nack Theater Frisco 8:00 PM Russian comedian shares humor & honesty. 04/14 MIC DROP'S "TEXAS FUNNY 2026" - PRELIMS Mic Drop Comedy Plano Plano 7:30 PM Local comedians compete for cash prize. 04/15 Weekly Open Mic Night TK’s Comedy Club Dallas 8:00 PM Comedians debut new jokes in a relaxed setting. 04/15 Aaron Aryanpur The Addison Improv Addison TBD Comedian from Chicago brings laughter to nightspot. 04/15 Steve Brown Mic Drop Comedy Plano Plano 7:30 PM Comedic legend shares witty remarks and laughs. 04/15 Whiskey + Laughs Wednesdays Big Laugh Comedy Club Fort Worth 8:00 PM Comedy and cocktails every week, featuring locals. 04/16 Zach Rushing Punch Line Comedy Club Irving 7:00 PM Mississippi comedian known for unapologetic humor. 04/16 Monsters of Tokyo The Addison Improv Addison TBD High-energy comedian brings laughs from Texas. 04/16 Backdoor Comedy Open Mic Backdoor Comedy Club Richardson 8:30 PM North Texas' longest-running comedy open mic. 04/16 Charles McBee Mic Drop Comedy Plano Plano 7:30 PM Comedian shares nostalgic takes on pre-WiFi life. 04/17 Laugh It Off Dallas Comedy Club Dallas 7:00 PM Comedians share humorous take on personal struggles. 04/17 Primetime Friday Night Improv! Dallas Comedy Club Dallas 8:30 PM Improvisational comedy with local performers. 04/17 - 04/18 Willie Simon 7:30PM Dallas Comedy Club Dallas 7:30 PM Rising star from Texas performs stand-up comedy. 04/17 - 04/19 48 Hour Laugh-A-Thon The Stomping Ground Dallas TBA Non-stop 48-hour comedy improv extravaganza. 04/17 - 04/18 Four Day Weekend Comedy Four Day Weekend Theater Dallas 8:00 PM Improvisational comedy troupe generates laughs with audience input. 04/17 Bryan Callen - Special Event Hyena's Comedy Nightclub Dallas Dallas TBD Energetic veteran comedian performs with physical humor. 04/17 - 04/18 Pete Holmes Punch Line Comedy Club Irving 7:00 PM, 9:15 PM Laughter ensues with celebrated comedian's live show. 04/17 - 04/19 Gabriel Iglesias The Addison Improv Addison 6:30 PM Comedian from [Country] shares laughable stories, antics. 04/17 Backdoor Comedy Standup Fridays Backdoor Comedy Club Richardson 8:30 PM Established comedians from around the world perform. 04/17 - 04/18 Clean Improv Comedy Show Zingerz Comedy Club at ONSTAGE In Bedford Bedford 7:30 PM Talented players craft improvisational skits with audience input. 04/17 - 04/18 Drew Lynch Mic Drop Comedy Plano Plano 7:00 PM Rising star comedian from [artist's origin] shines. 04/18 Justo, Live! Dallas Comedy Club Dallas 5:00 PM Energetic, witty comedian delivers sharp insights. 04/18 Prime-Time Comedy Dallas Comedy Club Dallas 8:30 PM Talented comedians bring laughs to the stage. 04/18 Primetime Saturday Night Improv! Dallas Comedy Club Dallas 8:30 PM Talented local comedians improvise high-energy humor. 04/18 Backdoor Comedy Stand-Up Saturdays Backdoor Comedy Club Richardson 8:00 PM Weekend comedy showcase featuring top comedians. 04/19 Dropout Improv: Spring 2026 Tour The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving 7:30 PM Comedic troupe from New York performs improv. Performing Arts Date Event Venue City Start Time Description 04/14 National Poetry Month: Spoken Word Open Mic J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Dallas 6:30 PM Local poets share and celebrate original works. 04/14 Making History, Making Change Lecture Series: Smithsonian Curator Speaks on How Spaceflight Is Remembered Irving Arts Center Irving Evening Space exploration history and memories shared. 04/14 Katerina Gordeeva: It's Her Nack Theater Frisco 8:00 PM Award-winning writer shares new book excerpts and insights. 04/16 Sing with the Irving Chorale Weekly Rehearsals Woodhaven Presbyterian Church Irving 7:30 PM Community sings with Texas-based group every week. 04/16 - 04/18 UTDance Ensemble: Tribute University Theatre Richardson 7:30 PM Student dancers perform faculty-choreographed contemporary dance pieces. 04/17 - 04/18 DBDT: Encore! 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Sports Date Event Venue City Start Time Description 04/14 Tarleton State vs. TCU Lupton Baseball Stadium Fort Worth 6:00 PM Collegiate baseball team plays in spring series. 04/16 - 04/18 Glow Mojis vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers Riders Field Frisco TBA Neon-clad athletes play glowing baseball under lights. 04/16 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships - Semi-finals Dickies Arena Fort Worth 12:00 PM Collegiate gymnasts vie for national finals spot. 04/17 Columbus Fury vs. Dallas Pulse Comerica Center Frisco 7:00 PM Indoor women's volleyball competition featuring international players. 04/18 Texas Speedbumps vs. Lake Cliff Strays Samuell Grand Ballfield #6 Dallas TBD Casual sandlot baseball with local friends playing together. 04/18 Kansas City Mavericks vs. Allen Americans Credit Union of Texas Event Center Allen 7:00 PM Frozen jerseys fill the rink on snowy night. 04/18 LA Galaxy vs. FC Dallas Toyota Stadium Frisco 7:30 PM Soccer match features American professional players. 04/18 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships - Finals Dickies Arena Fort Worth 12:00 PM Collegiate gymnasts vie for national championship. 04/19 Carolina Ascent FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC Cotton Bowl Stadium Dallas 4:00 PM Women's soccer match: home team defends turf. submitted by /u/msondo to r/Dallas [link] [comments]
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Getting ready para sa concert ni Tito Bruno Mars!!
My husband and I are chaperoning 3 (including our own teen) young teens tonight and we are more excited than them 😂😂 Ready na outfit namin at dance moves! Doing and experiencing things with younger people brings out the youth in us. ❤️ submitted by /u/capmapdap to r/kwarentahin [link] [comments]
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Bruno mars concert outfit
the heels are maybe 3 inch but very comfy. I’ll add flats in my bag and wear a jacket in case it gets colder than I can tolerate. what do y’all think and what will you be wearing? I think I’ll do a denim jacket or a brown leather jacket. haven’t decided yet. tell me your outfit ideas also submitted by /u/Lesleygal to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Who’s ready for day 1 Bruno Mars concert at Vegas?!
omg im super excited. got my outfit ready and everything!! 🙌🙌 submitted by /u/Spiritual_Context558 to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Does this bag work for the bruno mars concert?
Hi! I’m going to be at the bruno concert on the 11th and I bought this bag for the specific purpose of pairing it with my outfit before I realized there might be a bag policy. Is it too big and will I be allowed to bring it in with me? submitted by /u/teebeac to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Bruno mars concert
I need ideas for wide feet friendly shoes for an outfit like this! submitted by /u/Immediate-Storm1672 to r/PlusSizeFashion [link] [comments]
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3 inch heels to a Bruno Mars concert… am I crazy?
Trying to figure out my Bruno Mars concert outfit 😭 I LOVE this fit I put together, it’s exactly the vibe I want, but the heels are about 3 inches and I’ll be on field seats at Bank of America Stadium so I’ll probably be standing most of the time. Be honest… am I setting myself up for pain or is it actually doable? 😅 Also has anyone worn low/mid heels to a concert and survived lol submitted by /u/Standard_Purchase_86 to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Help me with my concert fit!!
OK, I'm going to Bruno Mars next month, and I still haven't picked up my outfit. I was thinking something like this and the only thing is with this mesh top, I'm not sure if just a like black full-length tank top would go or some type of like burgundy red color look up because personally, I just don't wanna wear just a bra underneath, so I don't know if it would go.or which belt would match the full idea submitted by /u/Old-Lifeguard-9711 to r/OUTFITS [link] [comments]
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Outfit ideas for the concert
Anyone has suggestion of what to wear going to the Romantic Tour? I saw Bruno reposting a story of adding a red rose in our hair or like a headband but for outfit what are you wearing? submitted by /u/Nahla_Elmasry to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Drag Race France All Stars S1E03 - References & puns
Hi! With a little delay, here is a rundown of the references and puns found in the third episode of All Stars - again, I don't have WOW+, so I'm not aware of potential mistranslations in the subtitles, but if there was anything that seemed weird or was hard to understand, feel free to ask! And the timecodes are the ones from the France TV platform, so they might not be the same, but I put a little description of who says what and when so it can be easily found in the episode. Here is the post I did for episode 1 - here, and for episode 2 - here. WORKROOM 11:37 Before the Snatch Game, Soa de Muse says her other option was Kiddy Smile – he was a judge in Drag Race France seasons 1, 2 & 3. SNATCH GAME EN OR This version of Snatch Game is also inspired by the show “Une Famille en Or” (“Golden Family”, in French, when you say someone is “en or” it means they’re exceptional, really great), hence the name. “Une Famille en Or” is the French adaptation of “Family Feud”. CHARACTERS Mami Watta : The Eiffel Tower, obviously the most famous monument in France. Moon : Shirley. She’s one half of the comic duo “Shirley et Dino”. In the 2000s, they used to be regulars on the iconic Saturday-night TV show “Le plus grand cabaret du monde” (“The biggest cabaret in the world”), which made them famous. They’re cousins (only on stage, in real life they’re a couple), with a very recognizable look - vintage/50s, deliberately sort of kitsch and naff. In their sketches, Shirley has a high-pitched voice, a bit of a sluggish speaking style and little bursts of laughter all of which deliberately make her sound a little dumb and naïve. She’s often made fun of by Dino, the man. Moon does her voice really well, and she has Shirley’s exact look and hair. Kam : Caroline Margeridon. She’s an antique dealer, who became famous because she is on the panel of buyers in the popular afternoon TV show “Affaire Conclue” (“It's a deal”) which sees ordinary people selling antiques they have in their homes to the highest bidder among the panel of antique buyers. She’s participated in several game shows and TV competitions since. Her style is one of a woman who has money and comes from a wealthy background, likes nice things and who’s bold and confident. Kam copied her look really well, she’s tanned with bleached blond hair, a bit of a deeper voice and often wears open shirts with gold jewellery and sunglasses. La Big Bertha : Maïté. Maïté is a French icon. She actually passed away just before filming for All Stars France started. She was made famous for her cook books and most importantly the cooking TV and radio shows she used to host in the 80s and 90s, like “La cuisine des mousquetaires” (“The musketeers’ cuisine”) and “À table” (“Dinner is served”). Maïté was known for her strong Southwestern French accent, her deep voice, her imposing stature and her love of French cuisine “du terroir” (meaning traditional and local), so a type of cooking that uses local, good products that are easy to find, that feeds really well, and that people can do at home. Basically a type of cuisine that is the opposite to the very sophisticated one served in tiny plates in very expensive restaurants. Her recipes also often featured meat and charcuterie. She was a simple, authentic woman and that is why she was beloved by people. Bertha’s look wasn’t 100% accurate, mostly because Maïté's hair was more curly and brown instead of black, but the makeup was really good, the idea was there and you could tell it was her. Bertha does a good impression of her voice too. **If you click on "La cuisine des mousquetaires" further up, there's a link to an episode of the show on YouTube, so you can see what I'm talking about.** Punani : Louis XIV/14th. Undoubtedly France’s most famous king, referenced a gazillion times in history since his death, his other name – “Le Roi Soleil” (“The Sun King”) – is as famous as his actual name. He was the longest-reigning French monarch, reigning for more than 70 years throughout the 17th and 18th century. He ordered the construction of the Palace of Versailles, which he’s inextricably associated with. His image is one of absolute power and opulence. His reign is associated with the French baroque period in arts, cultural wealth (as artists such as Molière, Racine and Le Nôtre were platformed by the royal court) and a strong influence of French culture, fashion and litterature throughout Europe. His reign took place in a period known as “le Grand Siècle” (“the Great Century”). In style, he is known for his voluminous wigs, opulent fashion, stockings and squared-heeled shoes, furs and embroidered clothes with golden accents – which were all symbolic of the French court and French nobility at the time. Misty Phoenix : Dorothée. Another French icon. She was hugely popular in the 80s and 90s as a singer and was the host of children’s TV shows “Récré A2” and most famously “Club Dorothée”, which featured lots of different cartoons and animes. The “Club Dorothée” was watched by an incredible amount of French children/teenagers/people. Dorothée is known for her youthful energy, and blonde ponytail and bangs. Misty added a pointy noise to her look, which is a reference to how caricaturist Cabu used to draw her. Cabu was a regular in Dorothée’s TV shows and used to draw caricatures live on the set, he also drew her for her music videos and record sleeves. This caricature of her was very well-known. Misty’s look is on point, but as far as I’m aware, Dorothée wasn’t hyper/shouty as she’s here, she’s exaggerated it for comic effect. Soa de Muse : Jacques. He’s sort of a French meme before memes were a thing. As she says in the workroom, in 1996, he was a contestant on the game show “Questions pour un champion” (the French adaptation of British TV show "Going for gold"), one of France most iconic, longest-running daytime TV shows. It’s not so much him who’s famous, it’s the clip from the broadcast of the show that was endlessly featured in endless compilations on youtube and "bêtisiers" (I don’t know if this concept exists elsewhere, we have whole prime-time TV specials dedicated to funny clips from TV shows, youtube videos, outtakes etc, especially around the Christmas holidays, and quite a good part of the videos are the same year after year). In the clip, the host asks him questions about different seas, like “Which sea in the Arctic Ocean borders Siberia?” or “Which sea between Arabia and Africa is connected to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal?”, and it’s apparent that he doesn't know and is stressed out, so he replies “It’s the Black Sea.” to every one of them, like it’s the only sea he knows, hoping at some point it will be the correct answer. It’s funny because he says it with a deadpan delivery, not smiling, but also sort of hesitantly – and because eventually, right as the timer ends, the Black Sea is the correct answer to a question. As far as I know, it’s the only time he was on TV and the only thing he’s known for, he was just a regular guy. Soa did his look accurately, and his accent as well. Elips : Mélanie Laurent. She’s one of the most famous French actresses, both in our country and internationally. She’s also a director of films, director of documentaries, a singer, director of plays, and videographer. She was awarded with the César (French version of the Oscars) of “Meilleur espoir féminin” (“Best new feminine talent”) in the 2000s, which spearheaded her career in cinema. She’s worked with directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Denis Villeneuve and Michael Bay. Elips did her look and demeanor really well. Piche : Super Nanny. In France, we have a very famous adaptation of the reality TV series “Supernanny”, with the same name, it’s been on TV since the 2000s. The concept is a strict nanny helping parents overwhelmed by their children, and who seem unable to make them behave well. The nanny Piche impersonates is actually the second host of the series, who’s been the face of the show the longest. Piche is wearing the look she is known for: glasses with a red frame, a dark bob with bangs, a black blazer with a red top. GAME 14:30 Nicky Doll says to Bertha : “We’re not used to seeing you without Micheline, where is she?” She’s referencing Micheline Banzet, Maïté’s co-host in her TV show “La Cuisine des Mousquetaires”. 14:50 Kam Hugh - “Je veux couler un bronze dans des chiottes en marbre." : "I want to take a dump in toilets made out of marble.” In French, we have an expression to say “taking a dump” which is “couler un bronze” (“casting a bronze”). She says that to be funny because of the word "bronze" in the expression, which goes well with "marble", how her character likes expensive things and luxury, etc. 15:55 Piche references the Montessori method of education (but deliberately mispronounces it as "Montessouris"). 16:00 Elips chooses to do Mélanie Laurent as someone full of herself, because that’s an image she’s had in France, although it’s nothing serious, it’s all in a humourous way. It actually stemmed from a viral video from 2014, which someone made putting together different snippets from interviews of her which make her sound conceited, somewhat delusional, and giving herself a sort of artistic grandeur. There were endless articles written about it, it became such a big thing that Mélanie herself is aware of the video, and it impacted how the public saw her for years. 16:40 Nicky Doll about Dorothée – “Elle n’a pas de pitié pour les croissants." : "She shows no mercy to croissants." It’s a little pun because "Pas de pitié pour les croissants" ("No mercy for croissants") was the name of a series featured in Dorothée’s TV programme "Le Club Dorothée". 16:55 Misty Phoenix mentions Bercy, it’s one of France’s most iconic music venues, in Paris. Dorothée holds the record of the most concerts played in Bercy by a feminine artist – 59 shows over the course of her career. 16:55 Misty Phoenix – “Quand on dit Bercy, on dit ‘Be rien !’" : “When you say ‘Bercy’, you say ‘Be rien !’” I hope it translates well, but the funny things is that she says: “When I say Bercy, you say…?” and you don’t know what follows, but then she adds “Be rien !” (“De rien”/ “You’re welcome”, but she’s replaced the D with a B) and you understand then that it’s a stupid pun with how “Bercy” sounds like if someone was saying “Merci” (“Thank you”) but with a B instead of the M. 17:00 The little jingle you hear afterwards is an imitation of the actual “Club Dorothée” jingle from her show’s opening credits. 17:40 Moon – “Je fais de la presditigita… predigista… je fais de la magie !" : "I do prestidigita… predigista… I do magic tricks!" It’s actually a quote from one of Shirley & Dino’s sketches, "Le pot de fleurs" (at 00:20 in the video), the 'trick' she does afterwards is pulled from the same sketch (Shirley does it right afterwards in the clip). 18:15 La Big Bertha – “Le canard-sutra" is a play on words with "kama sutra" and “canard” (“duck”) which is part of traditional French cuisine. 18:40 Punani's Louis 14th has terrible teeth - The image we have of royalty in that time is one of a personal hygiene which isn’t the best, but that would actually be a false image/legend and it wasn’t actually bad. 19:25 Misty Phoenix – “Des chaussettes rouges et jaunes à petits pois !" : "Red and yellow socks with little polka dots !" In her very famous song “La Valise” (“The Suitcase”), Dorothée sings about bringing with her “des chaussettes rouges et jaunes à petits pois”. 19:50 Soa de Muse – “Noël Mamère Noire". Noël Mamère is an old French politician, she just says his name to make a pun with it and “Mer Noire” (“Black Sea”). “En Rouge et Noir” (“In red and black”) is an iconic French song from the 80s by Jeanne Mas. Again, it’s random, it’s just to list things with “noir” (“black”). “Noir c’est noir” (“Black is black”) is a song by one of France’s most famous singers ever, Johnny Hallyday. Completely unrelated but just for the fun fact, it is the French adaptation of an English-language song of the same name - in the 60s especially, a bunch of popular songs in English were adapted into French and released by stars of the time (here’s a couple of the most famous ones: “Cette année-là”/”Oh What A Night” and “Marie douceur Marie colère”/”Paint It Black”). 20:08 Piche mentions that birthdays “generally take place in McDonald’s”. I don’t know how it is elsewhere, but in France - at least up until the 2000s, I don’t know if that’s really a thing anymore - McDonald’s used to offer hosting kids’ birthday parties. It was really popular, and if you went to McDonald’s on the weekend, it wasn’t rare to see a birthday party happening. 20:40 Stéphane Bern is one of French TV’s most iconic figures. He’s known for hosting historical programmes, and how knowledgeable he is on European history and royalty. He’s also one of the commenters for the French broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest. He works for the France Télévisions network, which Drag Race France is broadcast on. 20:55 Punani includes “De Secreta d’Histoira" in the made-up drag name, because Stéphane Bern hosts a famous TV programme called “Secrets d’Histoire” (“Secrets of history”). 21:45 It probably doesn’t need an explanation, but “La reine Elizabern” is of course a pun with “La reine Élizabeth” (“Queen Elizabeth”) and Stéphane Bern’s name. 22:50 Misty Phoenix - “Une couette, c’est chaud, et c’est une super coiffure !" : "A blanket is warm, and it’s a great hairstyle!” In French, the word for “blanket” and “pigtail” is the same: “couette”. She then says “Couette couette !”, to add to the pun, as it sounds like “Pouët pouët” which is the French version of “Honk honk”. 23:30 “Sans chemise, sans pantalon” (“Without a shirt, without trousers") is a song made very famous in France by the version Franco-Israeli singer Rika Zaraï released in the 70s. 24:25 Kam Hugh’s club’s initials are C.H.A.T.T.E. = “chatte”, French for “pussy”. That’s why afterwards she offers Nicky Doll to help her “enter” said club. 25:05 “APT” is the song by Rosé & Bruno Mars that was everywhere a few months ago, and how it sounds is not too dissimilar from “Ah, pâté” as Bertha sings. A “pâté” is this. 25:40 When Nicky Dolls tells Punani “I don’t know if you’re aware, but the people govern this country, not a king.”, Punani replies “Are you sure? Look at this.” and takes out a “Décret 49.3” (“Decree number 49.3”). So here’s a bit of French political context (because who doesn’t love French politics?). In France, in order for a new law to pass, it needs to go through the Assemblée Nationale) (our version of Parliament), then the Senate#:~:text=The%20Senate%20). When the government wants to pass a new law and can’t obtain a majority of votes in its favour in the Assemblée Nationale or thinks it won’t, it can use Article 49.3 in the Constitution, which allows a government to make a law bypass the vote of the Assemblée Nationale and go straight to the Senate. Once the government has decided to use that article, the “députés” (members of parliament) of opposing political parties have 24 hours to put forward a “motion de censure” (vote of no confidence) if they think they can gather a majority of votes from other members and thus make the government resign. Here is an article that explains it succintly. 2023 and 2024 in particular in France were quite chaotic years politically, with that very article of the Constitution being used a number of times, because the government knew they wouldn’t get a majority of votes for laws they wanted to implement, especially touching on retirement and the budget for the social security system (I linked two articles about it). A lot of people didn’t want these laws to pass and there were months of big protests, especially concerning the new measures on retirement, and many saw the fact that the government kept using Article 49.3 as an abuse of power and not democratic. It became sort of a 'joke' (but not really, more a cause for concern) that the government would use the “49.3” way too regularly when it’s supposed to be an exceptional measure. 25:45 Punani – “Là-bas !... Au Connemara" : “Over there !... In the Connemara” It’s a lyric from one of the most famous songs ever in France, “Les Lacs du Connemara” (“The Lakes of Connemara”) by Michel Sardou. In the songs, the lyrics would translate to “Out there, in the Connemara”. That song is an absolute end-of-night classic at weddings and other occasions of that style. It is a bit naff though. 27:20 Misty Phoenix – “Okay les Musclés !” Les Musclés was the name of the band of musicians from the “Club Dorothée”. SONG : "Le bien c'est bien, le mal c'est mal" / "Good is good, bad is bad" The biggest inspiration for this was probably USA For Africa’s “We Are The World”. RUNWAY Daphné Bürki’s drag names: “Frange Télévisions" is a play on words with “France Télévisions”, the national TV network Drag Race France is broadcast on, and “frange” (“bangs”) ; “La Frange Tranquille” is a play on words with “La force tranquille” ("the quiet force"), former French president François Mitterand’s campaign slogan in the 80s, and “frange” again ; “Ragnagna Wintour” is a play on words with Anna Wintour, Vogue Magazine’s former iconic editor-in-chief, and “ragagnagna” which is a word used to say “period” (as in “I’m on my period”) without saying it ; “Tequila Pouf” is a pun with “tequila paf”, the French name of a popular way to drink a tequila shot (in English it's "tequila slammer") and “pouf/pouffe” which is a slang term to designate a vulgar, unlikable, pretentious woman, it’s essentially used as a less-vulgar way to say “wh\re*”. Loïc Prigent’s drag names: “Patricia Clamse" is a play on words with Patricia Kaas, a famous French singer, and “clamser” is a slang term for “to die” but as he mentioned his names follow a seafood theme, I think he meant “clams”, as in the seashell ; “Coquine Saint-Jacques” is a play on words with “coquille saint-jacques” (“scallop”) and “coquine" ("naughty”, here it’s in the sexual sense of the word) ; “Sandra Bulot” is a play on words with the name of famous American actress Sandra Bullock, and “bulot” (“whelk”, a very popular seafood in France); “Demi Moule” is a play on words with the name of famous American actress Demi Moore, and “moule” which is “mussel” but in French it’s also a slang term for “pussy”. THEME: “T’es gonflé !”/ “You’ve got a nerve!” It’s a pun because in French, “gonflé” also means “swollen”/”inflated”, so the theme means “You’re inflated” as well. 41:45 Noam Sinseau about Soa de Muse - "Je reconnais ma cousine du Carbet." : "I recognize my cousin from Le Carbet." Le Carbet is a popular coastal town with a beautiful beach, in Martinique. 42:32 Nicky Doll about Misty Phoenix – “Ça se voit, que c’est de la gonflette." : "You can tell she’s pumping iron." It’s a pun with "faire de la gonflette" ("pumping iron", or wanting to get too muscly) and how the verb “gonfler” also means “inflate”. 43:40 Nicky Doll about Elips – “C’est Agnès Vert d’eau !” : “It’s Agnès Vert d’eau!”. It’s a play on words with the name of iconic French filmmaker Agnès Varda, whose just-as-iconic haircut was similar to Elips’s wig here, and “vert d’eau” which is “aqua green”. 43:40 Nicky Doll about Elips – “Je crois qu’elle vient en paix." : "I think she comes in peace.” It’s a reference to iconic TV series “Star Trek”. “We come in peace.” is one of the lines of dialogue most associated with the series, and what Nicky Doll does afterwards is the vulcan salute, a gesture invented by the character Spock, whose famous haircut is also reminiscent of Elips’s wig. 44:35 Nicky Doll about Mami Watta – “Elle ne manque vraiment pas d’air." : "She’s got a cheek!" The literal translation of the phrase “elle ne manque pas d’air" ("she’s got a cheek”) is “she doesn’t lack air”, so it’s a pun with the air trapped inside something when you inflate it. 44:50 Daphné Bürki about Mami Watta – “S M beaucoup dans cette tenue." : "She loves how she looks in this outfit.” It’s a pun with “SM”, as in the sexual practice, and how it sounds like “elle s’aime” which means “she loves herself”. 45:30 Daphné Bürki about Punani – “Elle n’a pas que Rose, elle a d’autres fleurs aussi." : "She has more than just Rose, she’s got other flowers too.” Rose is Punani’s best friend and other half of her duo out of Drag Race, they both competed (as separate contestants) in season 2. (By the way, Rose posts her interviews with eliminated queens every Sunday on their joint instagram account @/roseandpunani, I recommend it if you understand French well enough, she's great.) 45:35 Loïc Prigent about Punani’s look – “C’est des gonfleurs." : "Those are ‘gonfleurs’." It’s a pun with “fleurs” (“flowers”) and “gonfleur” (“inflator”). 46:10 Kam Hugh & Nicky Doll – “Pouvoir du prisme lunaire, transforme-moi !" : "Moon prism power, make up!" It’s the phrase the main character uses to transform into Sailor Moon, in the anime of the same name) which Kam is referencing with her look. Here is the fan art by Bebop Genesis she used as an inspiration. 46:40 Piche is dressed as Obélix, one of the two main characters from a legendary French comic album series, “Astérix”. He lives in a village in Gaul (ancient name of France) in 50 B.C. and is known for carrying a menhir around with him. 46:45 Piche – “J’arrive en irréductible Gaulois." : "I step onto the runway dressed as an indomitable Gaul.” The “Astérix” comics start with a very well-known introduction which includes the sentence : “Un village peuplé d’irréductibles Gaulois résiste encore et toujours à l’envahisseur." ("One small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders.”, the invaders being the Romans). 46:50 Nicky Doll about Piche – “Je crois qu’elle est tombée dans le drag quand elle était petite." : "I think she fell into drag as a kid.” It’s a reference to Obelix’s backstory, which is that he fell into a cauldron of magic potion as a kid, giving him superhuman strength. 47:10 Piche included a picture of her best friend and sister from season 2, Vespi, dressed as Astérix. JUDGING 47:35 Nicky Doll – “C’est une saison gonflée à bloc." : "This cast is fired up.” It’s a pun because the literal translation for the phrase “gonflé à bloc” (“fired up”) is “inflated to the max”. 56:20 Loïc Prigent says Punani looks like a sort of “Marge-Antoinette Simpson”, it’s a crossover between Marge Simpson and Marie-Antoinette, queen of France in the 18th century, both known for their voluminous hairstyles. Let me know if there are references I've missed, and episode 4 is on the way! 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Drag Race France All Stars S1E03 - References & puns
Hi! With a little delay, here is a rundown of the references and puns found in the third episode of All Stars - again, I don't have WOW+, so I'm not aware of potential mistranslations in the subtitles, but if there was anything that seemed weird or was hard to understand, feel free to ask! And the timecodes are the ones from the France TV platform, so they might not be the same, but I put a little description of who says what and when so it can be easily found in the episode. Here is the post I did for episode 1 - here, and for episode 2 - here. WORKROOM 11:37 Before the Snatch Game, Soa de Muse says her other option was Kiddy Smile – he was a judge in Drag Race France seasons 1, 2 & 3. SNATCH GAME EN OR This version of Snatch Game is also inspired by the show “Une Famille en Or” (“Golden Family”, in French, when you say someone is “en or” it means they’re exceptional, really great), hence the name. “Une Famille en Or” is the French adaptation of “Family Feud”. CHARACTERS Mami Watta : The Eiffel Tower, obviously the most famous monument in France. Moon : Shirley. She’s one half of the comic duo “Shirley et Dino”. In the 2000s, they used to be regulars on the iconic Saturday-night TV show “Le plus grand cabaret du monde” (“The biggest cabaret in the world”), which made them famous. They’re cousins (only on stage, in real life they’re a couple), with a very recognizable look - vintage/50s, deliberately sort of kitsch and naff. In their sketches, Shirley has a high-pitched voice, a bit of a sluggish speaking style and little bursts of laughter all of which deliberately make her sound a little dumb and naïve. She’s often made fun of by Dino, the man. Moon does her voice really well, and she has Shirley’s exact look and hair. Kam : Caroline Margeridon. She’s an antique dealer, who became famous because she is on the panel of buyers in the popular afternoon TV show “Affaire Conclue” (“It's a deal”) which sees ordinary people selling antiques they have in their homes to the highest bidder among the panel of antique buyers. She’s participated in several game shows and TV competitions since. Her style is one of a woman who has money and comes from a wealthy background, likes nice things and who’s bold and confident. Kam copied her look really well, she’s tanned with bleached blond hair, a bit of a deeper voice and often wears open shirts with gold jewellery and sunglasses. La Big Bertha : Maïté. Maïté is a French icon. She actually passed away just before filming for All Stars France started. She was made famous for her cook books and most importantly the cooking TV and radio shows she used to host in the 80s and 90s, like “La cuisine des mousquetaires” (“The musketeers’ cuisine”) and “À table” (“Dinner is served”). Maïté was known for her strong Southwestern French accent, her deep voice, her imposing stature and her love of French cuisine “du terroir” (meaning traditional and local), so a type of cooking that uses local, good products that are easy to find, that feeds really well, and that people can do at home. Basically a type of cuisine that is the opposite to the very sophisticated one served in tiny plates in very expensive restaurants. Her recipes also often featured meat and charcuterie. She was a simple, authentic woman and that is why she was beloved by people. Bertha’s look wasn’t 100% accurate, mostly because Maïté's hair was more curly and brown instead of black, but the makeup was really good, the idea was there and you could tell it was her. Bertha does a good imitation of her voice too. **If you click on "La cuisine des mousquetaires" further up, there's a link to an episode of the show on YouTube, so you can see what I'm talking about.** Punani : Louis XIV/14th. Undoubtedly France’s most famous king, referenced a gazillion times in history since his death, his other name – “Le Roi Soleil” (“The Sun King”) – is as famous as his actual name. He was the longest-reigning French monarch, reigning for more than 70 years throughout the 17th and 18th century. He ordered the construction of the Palace of Versailles, which he’s inextricably associated with. His image is one of absolute power and opulence. His reign is associated with the French baroque period in arts, cultural wealth (as artists such as Molière, Racine and Le Nôtre were platformed by the royal court) and a strong influence of French culture, fashion and litterature throughout Europe. His reign took place in a period known as “le Grand Siècle” (“the Great Century”). In style, he is known for his voluminous wigs, opulent fashion, stockings and squared-heeled shoes, furs and embroidered clothes with golden accents – which were all symbolic of the French court and French nobility at the time. Misty Phoenix : Dorothée. Another French icon. She was hugely popular in the 80s and 90s as singer and host of children’s TV shows “Récré A2” and most famously “Club Dorothée”, which featured lots of different cartoons and animes. The “Club Dorothée” was watched by an incredible amount of French children/teenagers/people. Dorothée is known for her youthful energy, and blonde ponytail and bangs. Misty added a pointy noise to her look, which is a reference to how caricaturist Cabu used to draw her. Cabu was a regular in Dorothée’s TV shows and used to draw caricatures live on the set, he also drew her for her music videos and record sleeves. This caricature of her was very well-known. Misty’s look is on point, but as far as I’m aware, Dorothée wasn’t hyper/shouty as she’s here, she’s exaggerated it for comic effect. Soa de Muse : Jacques. He’s sort of a French meme before memes were a thing. As she says in the workroom, in 1996, he was a contestant on the game show “Questions pour un champion” (the French adaptation of British TV show "Going for gold"), one of France most iconic, longest-running daytime TV shows. It’s not so much him who’s famous, it’s the clip from the broadcast of the show that was endlessly featured in endless compilations on youtube and "bêtisiers" (I don’t know if this concept exists elsewhere, we have whole prime-time TV specials dedicated to funny clips from TV shows, youtube videos, outtakes etc, especially around the Christmas holidays, and quite a good part of the videos are the same year after year). In the clip, the host asks him questions about different seas, like “Which sea in the Arctic Ocean borders Siberia?” or “Which sea between Arabia and Africa is connected to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal?”, and it’s apparent that he doesn’t know and is stressed out, so he just replies “It’s the Black Sea.” to every one of them, like it’s the only sea he knows, hoping at some point it will be the correct answer. It’s funny because he says it with a deadpan delivery, not smiling, but also sort of hesitantly – and because eventually, right as the timer ends, the Black Sea is the correct answer to a question. As far as I know, it’s the only time he was on TV and the only thing he’s known for, he was just a regular guy. Soa did his look accurately, and his accent as well. Elips : Mélanie Laurent. She’s one of the most famous French actresses, both in our country and internationally. She’s also a director of films, director of documentaries, a singer, director of plays, and videographer. She was awarded with the César (French version of the Oscars) of “Meilleur espoir féminin” (“Best new feminine talent”) in the 2000s, which spearheaded her career in cinema. She’s worked with directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Denis Villeneuve and Michael Bay. Elips did her look and demeanor really well. Piche : Super Nanny. In France, we have a very famous adaptation of the reality TV series “Supernanny”, with the same name, it’s been on TV since the 2000s. The concept is a strict nanny helping parents overwhelmed by their children, and who seem unable to make them behave well. The nanny Piche impersonates is actually the second host of the series, who’s been the face of the show the longest. Piche is wearing the look she is known for: glasses with a red frame, a dark bob with bangs, a black blazer with a red top. GAME 14:30 Nicky Doll says to Bertha : “We’re not used to seeing you without Micheline, where is she?” She’s referencing Micheline Banzet, Maïté’s co-host in her TV show “La Cuisine des Mousquetaires”. 14:50 Kam Hugh - “Je veux couler un bronze dans des chiottes en marbre." : "I want to take a dump in toilets made out of marble.” In French, we have an expression to say “taking a dump” which is “couler un bronze” (“casting a bronze”). She says that to be funny because of the word "bronze" in the expression, which goes well with "marble", how her character likes expensive things and luxury, etc. 15:55 Piche references the Montessori method of education (but deliberately mispronounces it as "Montessouris"). 16:00 Elips chooses to do Mélanie Laurent as someone full of herself, because that’s an image she’s had in France, although it’s nothing serious, it’s all in a humourous way. It actually stemmed from a viral video from 2014, which someone made putting together different snippets from interviews of her which make her sound conceited, somewhat delusional, and giving herself a sort of artistic grandeur. There were endless articles written about it, it became such a big thing that Mélanie herself is aware of the video, and it impacted how the public saw her for years. 16:40 Nicky Doll about Dorothée – “Elle n’a pas de pitié pour les croissants." : "She shows no mercy to croissants." It’s a little pun because "Pas de pitié pour les croissants" ("No mercy for croissants") was the name of a series featured in Dorothée’s TV programme "Le Club Dorothée". 16:55 Misty Phoenix mentions Bercy, it’s one of France’s most iconic music venues, in Paris. Dorothée holds the record of the most concerts played in Bercy by a feminine artist – 59 shows over the course of her career. 16:55 Misty Phoenix – “Quand on dit Bercy, on dit ‘Be rien !’" : “When you say ‘Bercy’, you say ‘Be rien !’” I hope it translates well, but the funny things is that she says: “When I say Bercy, you say…?” and you don’t know what follows, but then she adds “Be rien !” (“De rien”/ “You’re welcome”, but she’s replaced the D with a B) and you understand then that it’s a stupid pun with how “Bercy” sounds like if someone was saying “Merci” (“Thank you”) but with a B instead of the M. 17:00 The little jingle you hear afterwards is an imitation of the actual “Club Dorothée” jingle from her show’s opening credits. 17:40 Moon – “Je fais de la presditigita… predigista… je fais de la magie !" : "I do prestidigita… predigista… I do magic tricks!" It’s actually a quote from one of Shirley & Dino’s sketches, "Le pot de fleurs" (at 00:20 in the video), the 'trick' she does afterwards is pulled from the same sketch (Shirley does it right afterwards in the clip). 18:15 La Big Bertha – “Le canard-sutra" is a play on words with "kama sutra" and “canard” (“duck”) which is part of traditional French cuisine. 18:40 Punani's Louis 14th has terrible teeth - The image we have of royalty in that time is one of a personal hygiene which isn’t the best, but that would actually be a false image/legend and it wasn’t actually bad. 19:25 Misty Phoenix – “Des chaussettes rouges et jaunes à petits pois !" : "Red and yellow socks with little polka dots !" In her very famous song “La Valise” (“The Suitcase”), Dorothée sings about bringing with her “des chaussettes rouges et jaunes à petits pois”. 19:50 Soa de Muse – “Noël Mamère Noire". Noël Mamère is an old French politician, she just says his name to make a pun with it and “Mer Noire” (“Black Sea”). “En Rouge et Noir” (“In red and black”) is an iconic French song from the 80s by Jeanne Mas. Again, it’s random, it’s just to list things with “noir” (“black”). “Noir c’est noir” (“Black is black”) is a song by one of France’s most famous singers ever, Johnny Hallyday. Completely unrelated but just for the fun fact, it is the French adaptation of an English-language song of the same name - in the 60s especially, a bunch of popular songs in English were adapted into French and released by stars of the time (here’s a couple of the most famous ones: “Cette année-là”/”Oh What A Night” and “Marie douceur Marie colère”/”Paint It Black”). 20:08 Piche mentions that birthdays “generally take place in McDonald’s”. I don’t know how it is elsewhere, but in France - at least up until the 2000s, I don’t know if that’s really a thing anymore - McDonald’s used to offer hosting kids’ birthday parties. It was really popular, and if you went to McDonald’s on the weekend, it wasn’t rare to see a birthday party happening. 20:40 Stéphane Bern is one of French TV’s most iconic figures. He’s known for hosting historical programmes, and how knowledgeable he is on European history and royalty. He’s also one of the commenters for the French broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest. He works for the France Télévisions network, which Drag Race France is broadcast on. 20:55 Punani includes “De Secreta d’Histoira" in the made-up drag name, because Stéphane Bern hosts a famous TV programme called “Secrets d’Histoire” (“Secrets of history”). 21:45 It probably doesn’t need an explanation, but “La reine Elizabern” is of course a pun with “La reine Élizabeth” (“Queen Elizabeth”) and Stéphane Bern’s name. 22:50 Misty Phoenix - “Une couette, c’est chaud, et c’est une super coiffure !" : "A blanket is warm, and it’s a great hairstyle!” In French, the word for “blanket” and “pigtail” is the same: “couette”. She then says “Couette couette !”, to add to the pun, as it sounds like “Pouët pouët” which is the French version of “Honk honk”. 23:30 “Sans chemise, sans pantalon” (“Without a shirt, without trousers") is a song made very famous in France by the version Franco-Israeli singer Rika Zaraï released in the 70s. 24:25 Kam Hugh’s club’s initials are C.H.A.T.T.E. = “chatte”, French for “pussy”. That’s why afterwards she offers Nicky Doll to help her “enter” said club. 25:05 “APT” is the song by Rosé & Bruno Mars that was everywhere a few months ago, and how it sounds is not too dissimilar from “Ah, pâté” as Bertha sings. A “pâté” is this. 25:40 When Nicky Dolls tells Punani “I don’t know if you’re aware, but the people govern this country, not a king”, Punani replies “Are you sure? Look at this.” and takes out a “Décret 49.3” (“Decree number 49.3”). So here’s a bit of French political context (because who doesn’t love French politics?). In France, in order for a new law to pass, it needs to go through the Assemblée Nationale) (our version of Parliament), then the Senate#:~:text=The%20Senate%20). When the government wants to pass a new law and can’t obtain a majority of votes in its favour in the Assemblée Nationale or thinks it won’t, it can use Article 49.3 in the Constitution, which allows a government to make a law bypass the vote of the Assemblée Nationale and go straight to the Senate. Once the government has decided to use that article, the “députés” (members of parliament) of opposing political parties have 24 hours to put forward a “motion de censure” (vote of no confidence) if they think they can gather a majority of votes from other members and thus make the government resign. Here is an article that explains it succintly. 2023 and 2024 in particular in France were quite chaotic years politically, with that very article of the Constitution being used a number of times, because the government knew they wouldn’t get a majority of votes for laws they wanted to implement, especially touching on retirement and the budget for the social security system (I linked two articles about it). A lot of people didn’t want these laws to pass and there were months of big protests, especially concerning the new measures on retirement, and many saw the fact that the government kept using Article 49.3 as an abuse of power and not democratic. It became sort of a 'joke' (but not really, more a cause for concern) that the government would use the “49.3” way too regularly when it’s supposed to be an exceptional measure. 25:45 Punani – “Là-bas !... Au Connemara" : “Over there !... In the Connemara” It’s a lyric from one of the most famous songs ever in France, “Les Lacs du Connemara” (“The Lakes of Connemara”) by Michel Sardou. In the songs, the lyrics would translate to “Out there, in the Connemara”. That song is an absolute end-of-night classic at weddings and other occasions of that style. It is a bit naff though. 27:20 Misty Phoenix – “Okay les Musclés !” Les Musclés was the name of the band of musicians from the “Club Dorothée”. SONG : "Le bien c'est bien, le mal c'est mal" / "Good is good, bad is bad" The biggest inspiration for this was probably USA For Africa’s “We Are The World”. RUNWAY Daphné Bürki’s drag names: “Frange Télévisions" is a play on words with “France Télévisions”, the national TV network Drag Race France is broadcast on, and “frange” (“bangs”) ; “La Frange Tranquille” is a play on words with “La force tranquille” ("the quiet force"), former French president François Mitterand’s campaign slogan in the 80s, and “frange” again ; “Ragnagna Wintour” is a play on words with Anna Wintour, Vogue Magazine’s iconic former editor-in-chief, and “ragnagna”which is a word used to say “period” (as in “I’m on my period”) without saying it, in French ; “Tequila Pouf” is a pun with “tequila paf”, the French name of a popular way to drink a tequila shot (in English it's "tequila slammer"), and “pouf/pouffe” which is a slang term to designate a vulgar, unlikable, pretentious woman, it’s essentially used as a less-vulgar way to say “wh\re*”. Loïc Prigent’s drag names: “Patricia Clamse" is a play on words with Patricia Kaas, a famous French singer, and “clamser” is a slang term for “to die” but as he mentioned his names follow a seafood theme, I think he meant “clams”, as in the seashell ; “Coquine Saint-Jacques” is a play on words with “coquille saint-jacques” (“scallop”) and “coquine” (“naughty”, here it’s in the sexual sense of the word) ; “Sandra Bulot” is a play on words with the name of famous American actress Sandra Bullock, and “bulot” (“whelk”, a very popular seafood in France); “Demi Moule” is a play on words with the name of famous American actress Demi Moore, and “moule” which is “mussel” but in French it’s also a slang term for “pussy”. THEME: “T’es gonflé !”/ “You’ve got a nerve!” It’s a pun because in French, “gonflé” also means “swollen”/”inflated”, so the theme means “You’re inflated” as well. 41:45 Noam Sinseau about Soa de Muse - "Je reconnais ma cousine du Carbet." : "I recognize my cousin from Le Carbet." Le Carbet is a popular coastal town with a beautiful beach, in Martinique. 42:32 Nicky Doll about Misty Phoenix – “Ça se voit, que c’est de la gonflette." : "You can tell she’s pumping iron." It’s a pun with "faire de la gonflette" ("pumping iron", or wanting to get too muscly) and how the verb “gonfler” also means “inflate”. 43:40 Nicky Doll about Elips – “C’est Agnès Vert d’eau !” : “It’s Agnès Vert d’eau!”. It’s a play on words with the name of iconic French filmmaker Agnès Varda, whose just-as-iconic haircut was similar to Elips’s wig here, and “vert d’eau” which is “aqua green”. 43:40 Nicky Doll about Elips – “Je crois qu’elle vient en paix." : "I think she comes in peace.” It’s a reference to iconic TV series “Star Trek”. “We come in peace.” is one of the lines of dialogue most associated with the series, and what Nicky Doll does afterwards is the vulcan salute, a gesture invented by the character Spock, whose famous haircut is also reminiscent of Elips’s wig. 44:35 Nicky Doll about Mami Watta – “Elle ne manque vraiment pas d’air." : "She’s got a cheek!" The literal translation of the phrase “elle ne manque pas d’air" ("she’s got a cheek”) is “she doesn’t lack air”, so it’s a pun with the air trapped inside something when you inflate it. 44:50 Daphné Bürki about Mami Watta – “S M beaucoup dans cette tenue." : "She loves how she looks in this outfit.” It’s a pun with “SM”, as in the sexual practice, and how it sounds like “elle s’aime” which means “she loves herself”. 45:30 Daphné Bürki about Punani – “Elle n’a pas que Rose, elle a d’autres fleurs aussi." : "She has more than just Rose, she’s got other flowers too.” Rose is Punani’s best friend and other half of her duo out of Drag Race, they both competed (as separate contestants) in season 2. (By the way, Rose posts her interviews with eliminated queens every Sunday on their joint instagram account @/roseandpunani, I recommend it if you understand French well enough, she's great.) 45:35 Loïc Prigent about Punani’s look – “C’est des gonfleurs." : "Those are ‘gonfleurs’." It’s a pun with “fleurs” (“flowers”) and “gonfleur” (“inflator”). 46:10 Kam Hugh & Nicky Doll – “Pouvoir du prisme lunaire, transforme-moi !" : "Moon prism power, make up!" It’s the phrase the main character uses to transform into Sailor Moon, in the anime of the same name) which Kam is referencing with her look. Here is the fan art by Bebop Genesis she used as an inspiration. 46:40 Piche is dressed as Obélix, one of the two main characters from a legendary French comic album series, “Astérix”. He lives in a village in Gaul (ancient name of France) in 50 B.C. and is known for carrying a menhir around with him. 46:45 Piche – “J’arrive en irréductible Gaulois." : "I step onto the runway dressed as an indomitable Gaul.” The “Astérix” comics start with a very well-known introduction which includes the sentence : “Un village peuplé d’irréductibles Gaulois résiste encore et toujours à l’envahisseur." ("One small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders.”, the invaders being the Romans). 46:50 Nicky Doll about Piche – “Je crois qu’elle est tombée dans le drag quand elle était petite." : "I think she fell into drag as a kid.” It’s a reference to Obelix’s backstory, which is that he fell into a cauldron of magic potion as a kid, giving him superhuman strength. 47:10 Piche included a picture of her best friend and sister from season 2, Vespi, dressed as Astérix. JUDGING 47:35 Nicky Doll – “C’est une saison gonflée à bloc." : "This cast is fired up.” It’s a pun because the literal translation for the phrase “gonflé à bloc” (“fired up”) is “inflated to the max”. 56:20 Loïc Prigent says Punani looks like a sort of “Marge-Antoinette Simpson”, it’s a crossover between Marge Simpson and Marie-Antoinette, queen of France in the 18th century, both known for their voluminous hairstyles. Let me know if there are references I've missed, and episode 4 is on the way! That's all! :) submitted by /u/tracyturnedbald to r/rupaulsdragrace [link] [comments]
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Bruno Mars merch (official and fan-made) is kinda mid… anyone else feel this?
I’ve been looking around for some good Bruno Mars merch—shirts, keychains, anything fun or unique—and honestly, it’s been a letdown. Even fan-made stuff on Etsy doesn’t really hit. The artwork feels generic, and I’m not big on posters or prints since I want stuff I can actually wear or show off in public, not just keep at home. The shirts are meh, and the accessories (which I was really hoping to find something cool in) are just… bad. There’s no keychain or pin that actually feels exciting or well-designed. The official merch isn’t much better either. It’s mostly basic resold tour stuff, and outside of that, there’s not a lot going on. Even when it comes to the music—CDs, vinyl, etc.—there aren’t many cool or special editions to collect. He did release a Brazil-themed shirt for his Fortnite collab, but honestly, it’s kind of eh—unless you really like the colors or people recognize it from his Fortnite skin or at least know it’s based on Bruno’s Brazil outfit. It’s a cool reference if you’re a fan, but not exactly a standout piece. The Hello Kitty collab had some potential, and a few of the shirts were decent, but let’s be real: most of it was mid. The tote bag was whatever, the water bottle was eh, and the keychain didn’t stand out. Now it’s all overpriced resale, and most of it is just third-party people remaking it. And just to be clear, I’m a guy, so I’m not trying to hate on it from a biased angle—it just didn’t offer much. It really feels like the only way to find something decent is to go to a concert. I just think there’s so much more that could be done with Bruno’s style and vibe, but most of the merch—official or fan-made—doesn’t capture it at all. Has anyone actually found something good out there that I’ve missed? submitted by /u/Rocky_isback to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Facts about Bruno Mars
He’s of Puerto Rican including Canary Islander,remote Italian,Ashkenazi Jewish,Filipino Cebuano, Tagalog and Spanish descent. Mars was raised on his father's 1950s doo-wop collection–"simple four-chord songs that got straight to the point"–and on Little Richard, Frankie Lymon, Little Anthony, and Jerry Lee Lewis.[151][152] As a child, Mars spent time impersonating Elvis Presley. The playacting had a major impact on his musical evolution; he reflected: I'm a big fan of 50s Elvis when he would go on stage and scare people because he was a force and girls would go nuts! You can say the same thing for Prince or The Police. It's just guys who know that people are here to see a show, so I watch those guys and I love studying them because I'm a fan. He also impersonated Michael Jackson, another major inspiration.[7] The hip-hop productions by The Neptunes and Timbaland, that were played on the radio, also influenced him. Mars's musical style gravitated initially towards R&B. He was influenced by artists such as Keith Sweat, Jodeci, and R. Kelly.[153] As a child he also took notice of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, New Edition, Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men, Teddy Riley, and Babyface.[154] At the same time, he also listened to 1950s rock 'n' roll, doo-wop music, and Motown.[153] In high school, he listened to classic rock groups such as Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles, whose influences can be heard in his work,[153] as well as singers with high voices, like Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury.[155] Bob Marley, and local bands in Hawaii, were a major influence and account for his reggae roots.[156] Hip-hop acts like Jay-Z, The Roots, and Cody Chesnutt were among some of his favorites, and have influenced his compositions.[153] Each of these musical genres has influenced the singer's musical style; he observed: "It's not easy to [create] songs with that mixture of rock and soul and hip-hop, and there's only a handful of them."[153] Mars also admires classical music. Other artists Mars has said inspired his work include Janet Jackson,[158] Jimi Hendrix,[153][157] Amy Winehouse,[159] Sly Stone, Carlos Santana, George Clinton, and Usher.[157][160] Mars has also stated that he is a fan of Alicia Keys, Jessie J, Jack White, The Saturdays, and Kings of Leon. Musical style and themes Mars's music has been noted for displaying a wide variety of styles, musical genres, and influences, including pop,[162] R&B,[163] funk,[164] soul,[165] reggae,[162] and rock.[166] His debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, is predominantly a pop, reggae pop and R&B record.[163][165][167] It is influenced by most of the genres mentioned above.[162] Many of his songs on the album, reflect "feel-good", carefree, and optimistic sentiments.[168][169] However darker subjects are addressed in his songs, detailing failed relationships, pain and loneliness.[165][170] His subsequent release, Unorthodox Jukebox, as with his debut album, is infused with different influences including disco, funk, rock, reggae and soul, as well as balladry.[166][171] Lyrically, the album is different from the former, addressing traditional notions of romance, male chauvinism, and sexuality.[172][173] The explicit content in the song "Gorilla" caused a controversy in Australia.[174] Mars's third album, 24K Magic, was significantly influenced by R&B, funk, pop and new jack swing.[175][164][176] Lyrically, the album involves themes of money and sex.[177] An Evening with Silk Sonic is the debut studio album by American musical superduo Silk Sonic, composed of Mars and Anderson .Paak. The album is rooted in R&B, soul, funk, hip hop and pop music.[178][179][180] It explores themes of "seduction, romance", reconciliation, materialism. Voice Mars possesses a three-octave tenor vocal range.[171] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times commented that he is one of the most "versatile and accessible singers in pop, with a light, soul-influenced voice that's an easy fit in a range of styles, a universal donor",[151] while Tim Sendra from AllMusic described the singer's vocals on Doo-Wops & Hooligans as "the kind of smooth instrument that slips into your ear like honey."[181] Jody Rosen from Rolling Stone called Mars a "nimble, soulful vocalist" on Unorthodox Jukebox. Jim Farber of the New York Daily News likened the voice "the purity, cream and range of mid-period Michael Jackson" in a review of a concert promoting Unorthodox Jukebox.[182] On 24K Magic, Consequence of Sound's Karen Gwen afirmed that Mars showed his "pips" and pushed his vocals to the limit. She described his voice as a "clear, unapologetic tenor" being a "blessing" nowadays.[183] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times found 24K Magic to show the singer's vocal ability from tenderness to "the more forceful side of his voice".[184] Songwriting Mars has explained his writing process: "I don't sit down and think, 'I'm going to write a song'", since "You can't force creativeness" as inspiration comes out of the blue in different places. Ideas occur suddenly to him; and occasionally, he is able to materialize them into lyrics.[185] He has said that he typically writes songs by playing the guitar or piano first.[186] Mars plays drums,[187][188] guitar,[188][189] keyboard,[189] bass,[188] piano,[71][189] ukulele,[190] and congas.[191] He usually plays the instrumentation or part of it, on his albums and on the songs he composes for other artists. Mars claims that his work with other artists has influenced his musical style: "Nothin' on You had a Motown vibe, Billionaire was a reggae acoustic guitar-driven song, though one of my favorites is the CeeLo Green song. I don't think anyone else could've sung that song. And there's Just the Way You Are. If you know my story, you know I love all different genres of music."[193] Mars feels that growing up in Hawaii influenced his style, giving the songs a reggae sound. He explains: "In Hawaii some of the biggest radio stations are reggae. That music brings people together. It's not urban music or pop music. It's just songs. That's what makes it cross over so well. The song comes first." Philip Lawrence, one of his music partners, stated: "What people don't know is there's a darker underbelly to Bruno Mars." Nevertheless, most of his music is romantic and Mars himself says: "I blame that on me singing to girls back in high school".[37] Brody Brown, who has worked various times with Mars, affirmed that the latter is in charge of both the melody and lyrics of his tracks, "I'll just do the music, but Bruno does both. I chime in on some things with words, but the majority of the content is written by Bruno and Phil (Lawrence)."[143] Mars is known for his retro showmanship, which is widely acclaimed by tour critics and reviewers.[194][195][196] Deanna Ramsay of The Jakarta Post described Mars as a "truly global star".[197] Boston Herald's Jim Sullivan compared the showmanship of Mars to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.[194] Kevin Johnson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called Mars a "consummate performer."[198] The Boston Globe's Sarah Rodman said that Mars shows an "indefatigable ecstatic approach to performing" and "classic showmanship."[195] In the same vein, Jim Farber of the Daily News commented about the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVIII that Mars "brings old-school showmanship to dynamic performance."[196] The singer took its inspiration by playing videotapes of Elvis, James Brown and Michael Jackson when he was younger. Now before shows he watches Brown's T.A.M.I. Show, James Hendrix's Live at Woodstock or Prince performing "Purple Rain" (1984).[4] During The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour, Ara Jansan from The West Australian called the performance "one of the most creative and exciting displays of musical artistry" she had witnessed in a long time and noticed the concert attracted a wide-ranging audience of all age groups.[199] The Oregonian's Robert Ham noticed, on the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour, that the singer not only grabbed the spectators' attention throughout the entire concert, but he also sang every note by himself with noticeable guitar skills.[200] During the Moonshine Jungle Tour, Jason Lipshutz of Billboard described the singer's performance as "entertaining ... keeping smiles plastered on the faces of his onlookers, and he does a better job at it than almost anyone working in music right now".[201] Rolling Stone magazine placed Mars at number 35 on its list of 50 Best Live Acts Right Now in 2013; "Anyone from the age of 5 to 95 can walk out of a Bruno Mars concert feeling like the show was designed just for them. Mars walks the old-school walk and talks the sexy talk, but he also nails the hits, leads a super-energetic nine-piece soul band, and rips a mean drum solo".[202] NFL executives Sarah Moll and Tracy Perlman said, "If you go to his concerts, it's 11-year-old girls to 65-year-old women—it's everyone", after seeing The Moonshine Jungle tour several times during the summer of 2013.[203] The 24K Magic World Tour, was praised by critics due to the showmanship, guitar skills and stage production.[204][205][206] The tour won two Pollstar awards, two Billboard Music Awards and one TEC Award.[207] Mars's concert residency at Bruno Mars at Park MGM, won Top R&B Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Mars's concerts feature The Hooligans, a band that includes a guitarist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, and a horn section. They also serve as dancers and background singers.[198][209] Critics noted the difference the backup band and the arrangements made to the sound of the live versions of the songs compared to those on the album.[199][210] The shows feature all-band choreographed dancing arrangements, including footwork inspired by James Brown and the splits.[202][211][212] The shows are influenced by the disco era with a soul revue-inspired set.[198][196] In addition, long, mellow, and soft interludes that echo the smooth contemporary R&B style which was popular during the 1990s are also part of the show.[198][209] The set lists blend several genres of music, including pop, doo-wop, funk, R&B, soul, and reggae.[198][195] His shows usually feature pyrotechnics, strobe and laser lighting,[195][198] and he typically plays the drums and guitar.[195][198] In 2021, Pollstar named Mars the hip-hop/R&B touring artist of the 2010s decade.[213] Music videos Mars has collaborated with many different directors to produce his music videos, and over time he emerged as a music video director. From 2010 to 2017, Mars co-directed with Cameron Duddy ten music videos from his albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, and 24K Magic, as well as featured singles.[214] In 2011, not only Mars developed the second concept and treatment for "The Lazy Song", but he also brought in Duddy to co-directed the music video with him.[215][216] In an interview, Duddy elaborated that he and Mars "can fight like sisters when it comes to doing music videos. The best collaborations are always fueled by opposite perspectives or alternative ideas. We always find a common ground."[217] In 2018, Mars co-directed the music video for "Finesse" with Florent Dechard. He continued to collaborate with Dechard on the music videos for "Please Me", "Blow", "Leave the Door Open" and "Skate".[218] Mars, who choreographed the video for "Treasure", won the award for Best Choreography at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.[219] Mars and Duddy work was recognized at several award shows, including two nominations for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction on "Uptown Funk" and "24K Magic".[220][221] Mars's collaborations with Dechard earned them a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.[222] In 2017, "That's What I Like" directed by Mars and Jonathan Lia led both to a nomination at the BET Awards 2017 for Video Director of the Year.[223] In 2018, Mars and Ben Winston's direction of Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo (2017) earned them a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction.[224] In 2021, Mars and Dechard directed the video for "Leave the Door Open", for which they won Video Director of the Year at the BET Awards 2021.[131] The aforementioned music video also won Best Editing at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.[225] Aesthetic Mars not only wears outfits inspired by previous decades, but he also matches that aesthetic to his music. On his debut studio album, Doo-Wops and Hooligans, the singer wore '60s-inspired suits and presented faded hair. However, on his third studio album, 24K Magic, Mars was channeling the '80s and '90s in its sound and aesthetic.[226] During the recording process of 24K Magic, Mars imposed a dress code in the studio, favoring jewelry and "fine clothes" over sweatpants to create "groovy, smooth and soulful songs".[227] In 2021, he collaborated with Anderson .Paak on their supergroup, Silk Sonic, to release their debut studio album, An Evening with Silk Sonic. Mars wore "wide collars, leisure suits, and funky patterns", as was usual in the '70s, which was also paired with their sound. Tessa Petak writing for InStyle affirmed, "Regardless of the decade he's emulating, Mars's fashion sense and stage presence make him larger-than-life".[226 Eric Hernandez, Mars's brother, has continuously served as the drummer for his backup band, The Hooligans. Their sisters, Tiara, Tahiti, and Presley, as well as their cousin Jamie, make up the all-girl music group The Lylas. When she was young, Jamie moved in with the siblings due to parental issues.[344] Mars began dating model Jessica Caban in 2011.[345] The two remain a couple as of 2024, residing together in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills with a Rottweiler named Geronimo. On May 31, 2013, Mars was returning to Los Angeles from an overseas gig when he learned in the airport that his mother was gravely ill. He immediately got on a plane to Hawaii. The following day, his mother died at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, aged 55, from complications of a brain aneurysm.[154][5][346] On June 7, 2013, the singer wrote about the loss of his mother on Twitter: "So thankful for all the love during the most difficult time in my life. I'll be back on my feet again soon. That's what mom wants, she told me."[347] Race In 2013, Mars told Rolling Stone that record executives "had trouble categorizing him", and were consequently unsure which radio stations would play his songs, or to which ethnic group (black or white) he would appeal.[4] In the same month, he confessed that "Nothin' on You" was rejected by a "music industry decision-maker" because of his race. That experience made him feel like a "mutant", and he says that was his lowest point. "Even with that song in my back pocket to seal the deal, things like that are coming out of people's mouths. It made me feel like I wasn't even in the room."[348] In 2018, Mars was accused during The Grapevine, a series that explores African-American issues, of cultural appropriation on social media for using his racial ambiguity to profit from black music, and was criticized for mimicking the sound of past artists. Various black celebrities, including Stevie Wonder, Charlie Wilson, 9th Wonder, Marjua Estevez, and Stereo Williams dismissed the accusations.[349][350][351] Mars has spoken often about his influences and has given credit to several black artists including Babyface, Teddy Riley, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.[349][352] In 2021, during an interview on The Breakfast Club, Mars responded to the criticism, "The only reason why I'm here is because of James Brown, is because of Prince, Michael [Jackson] ... that's it. This music comes from love and if you can't hear that, then I don't know what to tell you."[353] Wealth Billboard estimated Mars's earnings at $18,839,681, making him the twelfth-highest-paid musician of 2013.[364] Forbes magazine began reporting his earnings in 2014, calculating that the $60 million earned between June 2013 to June 2014, for his music and tour, made him thirteenth on the list of the Celebrity 100 list.[365] In June 2017, Mars ranked sixth on the Forbes World's Highest Paid Celebrities, earning an estimated $39 million from June 2016 through June 2017.[366] In July 2018, Forbes announced that Mars was America's highest-paid musician of 2017, with an estimated total of $100 million. This, in turn, placed him at number 11 on the Celebrity 100 list as well as being his highest yearly earnings to date.[97] In 2019, he was placed at number 54 on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, with estimated earnings of $51.5 million between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019.[367] In March 2024, it was alleged that Mars is $50 million in debt due to gambling losses, which would explain why Mars has had a 9-year Vegas residency at Park MGM.[368][369] However, on March 18, 2024, MGM Resorts denied the allegations, with senior vice president of public relations Jenn Michaels asserting that Mars "has no debt with MGM... speculation otherwise is completely false."[370][371] submitted by /u/Amber_Flowers_133 to r/BrunoMars [link] [comments]
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Psychic Fever Concert Experience!
I attended the Psychic Fever concert + after party in DC wanted to share my experience! I have to say that they absolutely blew me away. I walked in as a more casual fan (loved their music since JLD, but didn’t actively follow all their activities), but I walked out a hardcore forEVER. To the point where I took an unplanned trip to see them a second time in Chicago! Please enjoy this somewhat messy recap and feel free to ask me any questions~ I did have the vvip package + fan frames, which was a very fun experience! Can give more detail if anyone wants, but the vvip package included: group photo (groups of 8) fansign q&a session soundcheck (they performed choose one and fire) hi bye session after the show CONCERT SUMMARY The whole show was around 90 minutes, packed with back to back performances. The setlist: PART ONE Talk To Me Nice Rich & Bad Habenero What’s Happenin’ Bittersweet Short Ment Just Like Dat Temperature Cold Rain UNIT STAGES Rocket (Weesa, Kokoro, Ren) Shotgun (Weesa, Jimmy) Perfect (Weesa, Jimmy) Highlights (Weesa, Jimmy, Ren) Psyfe Cypher (Jimmy, Ryoga, Ryushin, Tsurugi) PART TWO (outfit change - paradise outfits) Kokoro solo dance intro + Paradise Love Fire (special vocal intro by Kokoro, Weesa, Ren) Hotline Best For You (special vocal intro by kokoro, improvised! Got longer with each show) BEE-PO Short Ment Baku Baku ENCORE DJ Ryoga + Ren Beatboxing! (They did a remix of up & down) Ignition Final Ments Just Like Dat! Thoughts on the show: I have never been to a jpop concert, so I’m using kpop concerts as a comparison point. I was shocked by how many songs they performed back to back with very few breaks in between. The ments they had were short (all in english!) and there were no VCRs. The main break they had was during the unit stages where they did their outfit changes. The members were really here to prove themselves, because the mics were ON on. Hand mics for all the members too. Every member has such great stage presence and I loved seeing their individuality as performers shine as well. Kokoro especially impressed me!! That man’s stamina and stability as a vocalist is crazy, considering how many lines he has in every song. He did not miss a note all night, even with all the dancing. Ren was the standout performer for me. His energy on stage was so infectious and my eyes kept getting drawn to him. I really appreciate how much effort they put into making this tour a fresh experience. They go into detail more in their documentary (eng subbed here), but they worked with John Fossit from The Hooligans (Bruno Mar’s band) to rearrange the songs and make the performances special for tour. I really hope they release a live album, because I loved the arrangements for Just Like Dat and Paradise! The intro and solo dance break Kokoro did for Paradise with the rose was a nice touch too and a perfect transition into the second part of the show. The DC crowd showed up!! I was not ready for how loud the crowd was to every song, and you could see the genuine shock and happiness on the members' faces too. The energy stayed high the whole night Standout performances for me: What’s Happenin’ - I had asked the members during the fansign what song was their favorite to perform. Most of them said What’s Happenin’, and after seeing it live I can see why! The choreo is so fun and energetic. Just Like Dat - obviously the song that started their breakout internationally. Seeing it live was such an amazing experience, with the crowd singing along to every word. Perfect - Such a hype song live, Weesa and Jimmy were having so much fun on stage! Hotline - was not ready for this choreo, especially in the Paradise outfits… Overall, one of the best concerts I’ve been to and I still can’t stop thinking about it. They truly have the potential to go far, and I am so excited to see what is in store for them this year with the EVOLVE tour and their signing with Warner Music! If you have a chance to see them (they're planning Japan, Asia Europe and another US tour), please go!! You won't regret it. AFTER PARTY SUMMARY They held after parties after the DC, Chicago and LA shows for this tour. I attended both the DC and Chicago shows, so I’ll give a summary of them both! The after parties were held at a separate venue, about an hour after the end of the concert. They had special psychic fever song themed cocktails (love fire, paradise, ignition, etc). There was a DJ working the show, and for about the first hour it was just fans dancing and having a good time. DC Psychic Fever arrived around 11pm and stayed for maybe 40 minutes. I had fun but it was honestly a little awkward. I think it was a mix of psyfe trying to figure out the vibes with it being the first after party and the music selection being mediocre (too much kpop). Psyfe were in a VIP area behind the DJ booth, so we could see them and they could come out and interact with us, but they mostly stayed in the back. They didn’t really drink and left fairly quickly lol. It was fun as a kpop night, but I don’t think it was that fun for psyfe. Chicago The Chicago date was also Ren’s birthday, and the members were ready to go all out that night! The vibes were much better this time, the DJ had a lot more hip hop (requested by psyfe) and jpop in rotation. The members rolled in around midnight and stayed until 1:30am. They seemed much more relaxed this time and were drinking a lot. There was a small stage where the DJ was, and then a large side area barricaded off the members and staff. The members went back and forth a bit and did a performance of JLD. Overall, had such a great time and I think the members did too. I won’t go into the details of the night, but if there is anything people are curious about I can answer! submitted by /u/violinblues to r/jpop [link] [comments]
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Which outfit for Bruno Mars concert?
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Concert and music fest fits
About to deactivate my IG and saw these pics. Different hairstyle din lol Clark Aurora Festival Top and shorts - Shopee live Bruno Mars Concert Top - ForMe Inner - Shein Pants - Shopee live Blackpink Concert Top and shorts - Shopee live Moira Concert Top and Pants - Shopee live Neyo Concert Top - From my sister lol Pants - SM Jacket - IG Shoes - Converse CDG Play Ben&Ben Homecoming Top and pants - Shopee Lany Concert Coords - Shopee live Planetshakers Concert Top - Pullover H&M Shorts - Tiktok Shoes - Converse CDG Play Almost all my outfits are BKK from Shopee live sellers 😂😂 submitted by /u/hellagurl to r/fashionph [link] [comments]
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AITA for not forgiving my husband even after he apologized?
Recently married 28f & 33m. My husband is a good guy but He frequently messes up the littlest tasks in everyday life. For instance, I cannot count how many times I have eaten full meals with my hands because he can't be bothered to ask for to go utensils, condiments, napkins or drinks. I try not to get mad because I realize he is trying to be sweet, but its annoying. It's doubly annoying because when I plan stuff for him I make sure everything is accounted for so he can enjoy his day. For contrast, when we went to see Bruno Mars in Vegas he didn't even bother to look up where the concert was. He got an Uber to the wrong freaking venue and we missed the first 30 minutes of the show because we had to walk to the correct venue. Ugh. The recent issue: My absolute favorite movie in life is Moulin Rouge. They recently turned it into a Broadway show and I have been excited to see it for at least the past six months. We finally saved up some money to do a NY weekend trip so he could eat at this famous restaurant and I could see the Broadway show. He booked everything two months ago. Saturday comes around. We eat then head to the theater. I took pictures in front of the marquee. I. Was. Pumped. We finally get to the doors and I ask him where the tickets are. He couldn't remember if he bought them under my email or his so we're both searching through our emails and credit card statements for any sign of the ticket confirmation. The show starts. Thirty or so minutes go by with us frantically searching for the tickets. Eventually he started crying and I just knew. He never bought the tickets. Somehow he searched for the ticket prices, we discussed where we wanted to sit, we picked out our Broadway outfits and everything, but he never finalized the order for tickets. I fully believe it was an honest and incredibly dumb mistake. The show was sold out so we had to leave. I ugly sobbed and snotted all over myself for the entire 30 min Uber to the hotel. We flew back to Dallas without seeing the show. He's apologized multiple times but I really don't care. I haven't talked to him since Saturday. He thinks I'm dragging this out and overreacting. On one hand I feel like the asshole for continuing to be this upset but on the other hand I feel like this is a valid reason to be pissed. I know this is first world problems, but I'm extremely disappointed. This was my Christmas present. I told everyone I was seeing the show then had to explain 20+ times that we actually didn't get to see it. It's embarrassing and sad. I'll get over it eventually but right now I'm just not ready to stop being upset. Does that make me the asshole? Edit: thanks for all of the replies! We are reading them together over dinner. We acknowledge that we are both assholes in some way. My husband is going to get screened for Adhd or ADD soon. Oh and we have actual tickets to see Moulin Rouge in January. I've confirmed the purchase. submitted by /u/PM_Me_Pickup_liness to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
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JaguarGator9's History of Halftime- Day 35 (Part II): Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show (Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Beyonce)
This is the one that you guys have been waiting for. After reading my thoughts on the halftime shows of the past 31 Super Bowls, I know a lot of people were anticipating my opinions on the Super Bowl 50 halftime show. I got so many username mentions during the show; I would’ve answered all of them, but about halfway through, the thread got locked, so I was unable to do that. Still, the fact that so many of you guys value my opinion and want to hear what I have to say about this halftime show is an honor, and it’s one of the reasons why I love posting here. The reaction that I’ve seen from almost every publication has been mixed. I haven’t seen this pop up in the “best ever” conversation. I also haven’t seen this pop up in the “worst ever” conversation. I’ve seen reviews love the ending to the show, and I’ve seen reviews absolutely pan the ending. I’ve seen reviews love the addition of Bruno Mars and Beyonce, and I’ve seen reviews hate the addition. I’ve seen a split almost right down the middle on Coldplay at this halftime show. This is an interesting one to review, not just because it’s the most recent and it’s some new material to add to the halftime show catalogue, but because the reaction is so divided with this halftime show towards the middle. So, with that being said, let’s dive right in and take a look at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show. NOTE: This is not a review based on one viewing. I have watched this show 8 times now from the live airing to this hour, so I have had enough time to analyze the elements of this halftime show, as well as develop an opinion not-emotionally based. Keep that in mind when reading- I binge-watched this show today. Background Information I’ll start this off by offering this post that I made on Saturday night about my predictions for the halftime show. There were some elements that I got right on the money, there were some elements that I got right that were pretty obvious, and there were some things that I got dead wrong (for better or worse). Without giving anything away in terms of my opinions, here’s what I got right: “Adventure of a Lifetime” leading into “Uptown Funk!”, “Clocks” going into “Fix You” to close out the show (somewhat accurate), “Paradise” being played, and “Uptown Funk!” being the one song that Bruno Mars performed. However, there was a lot that I got wrong; some were going with my gut instead of what the stats said (the stats said that Coldplay would open up with “Viva la Vida,” but I thought otherwise), and some were things that, based off of previous halftime shows, I don’t think anyone saw coming. Anyways, let’s start way back at the beginning with this one. It started back on September 8, when it was reported that Bruno Mars was asked to curate the show. That part turned out to be partially accurate; he was in the halftime show, but he did not curate the performance. Then, in October, there was this report that Maroon 5 was going to get the halftime show. Normally, when a report like this comes out regarding a big band or a big artist, it’s a good sign going forward. Maroon 5 didn’t get the halftime show this year, but it would not surprise me if they got a halftime show in the next three years (Maroon 5 somewhere, Taylor Swift somewhere, and Prince for Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis- get it done, NFL). There was also this report from September that said that One Direction was going to perform at the halftime show; nothing ever came of that, and no major publication other than some gossip/entertainment ones reported it. However, on November 26, the NFL reported that they would unveil the halftime show at halftime of the Thursday Night Football game between Green Bay and Detroit. That game, as you may recall, was the first Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary of the season (and the fact that I have to specify which one it was is mind-boggling). And then, at halftime of that game (although it got leaked about 12 hours beforehand), Coldplay was announced as the headlining act. I’m not going to link as many articles as usual about the same topic, simply because of how recent it is, and because there’s a lot to talk about (more so than usual, simply because it’s fresh in our minds). Every halftime show in the Poly-Performer Era needs some supporting acts, and this halftime show had the purpose of celebrating the past halftime shows with moving forward (eerily similar to the Super Bowl XX halftime show theme, although significantly better, purely because it’s not Up With People). On January 8, Beyonce was announced as a halftime show act for the second time ever; she did the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVII. And, in the world’s worst kept secret, Bruno Mars was announced as a halftime show act in February. Coldplay posted a video which mentioned Bruno Mars, but the league still didn’t confirm it until 2 days before the Super Bowl. This marked his second time at the halftime show, as he headlined the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show. Note that the first Beyonce and first Bruno Mars halftime shows were critically acclaimed, and are some of the best halftime shows of all-time (I have them at #6 and #3, respectively). There was also a report that Beyonce would do a brand new song at the halftime show. This report came out the day before, and I dismissed it in my predictions thread. I dismissed it because setlist leaks are normally wrong; there was a leak about Destiny’s Child doing their brand new song, “Nuclear,” at halftime of Super Bowl XLVII, and when all was said and done, they never did it (wise choice). However, unlike the other setlist leaks, this one turned out to be 100% accurate. She released the song “Formation” about 36 hours prior to the game, and as of this writing, the song is not on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else besides YouTube. Interesting strategy there. You’ll see my thoughts on this self-promotion later in the review. Of course, every halftime show needs a controversy, and this one… well, this one is just flat out stupid. There was the fact that Beyonce was supposedly paying homage to the Black Panther Party, which, based on the lyrics of the song, I can understand to an extent. However, Rudy Giuliani thought that the halftime show attacked police officers, and that it was an anti-police message. Where on earth did you get that idea? This is the definition of creating something out of nothing. I never thought that once in my seven or eight times of watching the halftime show. I like Rudy Giuliani- as someone who lived on Long Island, I thought he was a good mayor of New York City. That being said, this was just a flat out moronic comment on his end. I know it’s only one day later, but how does this halftime show hold up? What were your reactions the first time you watched it, and did they change later on in future viewings? The Show Full Show Before diving into the show, note that this was the best quality that I could find. A quick message to the NFL here- why are you taking down YouTube videos of the halftime show? I never understood why the league did this and couldn’t just follow the NBA model, where free publicity is a good thing (unless the videos are making money off of it). It’d be one thing if the league put the video of the halftime show up on their YouTube page, but they have not done that. It’d be one thing if the league put the video of the halftime show up on their website, but they have not done that; they’ve only put up snip-its of the show. Note to the NFL- a big reason why you were able to do that tribute at the end of this halftime show was because people remember and re-watch those halftime shows. By taking down all high-quality videos of that, future fans are going to be deprived of this halftime show. My advice to the NFL is to put the full video of the halftime show up on their YouTube page, or if you’re not going to do that, allow people to post high-quality videos of the show. But by not putting the halftime show up on your YouTube page AND by taking down any other videos, you’re doing yourself a huge disservice, and you’re hurting the fans. Your move, NFL, because this strategy is not a good idea. Yes, I know that YouTube has had a lot of problems lately with companies just abusing the copyright system (there are plenty of videos of YouTube to take a look at), and I don’t like the fact that the NFL is doing the same to people posting the halftime show, simply because the NFL has not given us a way to watch the halftime show on YouTube. That’s my mini-rant, and it has nothing to do with the halftime show; just note that this video is the best quality that I could find. When something is cut off (and there’s really only one major thing that’s cut due to the framing at the very end; I’ll point that out when we hit that point), I’ll let you know; it’s disappointing, though, that this is the best quality because the league decided to remove every other video. With that being said, let’s look at what we’ve got. You’ll notice that Pepsi is the sponsor for the fourth straight year and for the fifth time ever, and they decided to air a pre-show video. I’m a bit confused on the video. Why does it start with Madonna and then go into the Pepsi song? However, that’s irrelevant (I never judge the pre-show video if it does not take away from the performance; this halftime show is still 12 ½ minutes long, so it had no bearing whatsoever) in the grand scheme of things. We start the show off with the Pepsi logo being shown on the field, making this the second straight year that this occurred; remember that Katy Perry’s halftime show started off with that as well. After that, it cuts to the field, where you see a sun rising as a card stunt. For the first time since Super Bowl XXXIX, you see a card stunt, and the card stunts work really well here. Remember how in my awards, I gave the best card stunt to Super Bowl XXVI? That was short-lived. If I could re-do those awards to reflect what happened after the Super Bowl 50 halftime show, this would win. The card stunts here are absolutely superb, and the color choices are incredible. What I love about this halftime show (and I’ll mention this now because it’s an overarching theme for the entire show) is that from day one, this show was at a disadvantage. This show was taking place in the sunlight, which is something that had not happened since Super Bowl XXXVII thirteen years ago. This means that any light shows or spectacles that you want to put on cannot occur. The Katy Perry halftime show probably would’ve been a disaster if it was held in sunlight; you would never be able to pull off the “Firework” number at the end. However, they use this disadvantage to their strength, and put on an absolutely beautiful and colorful halftime show in terms of the designs. They use the sun to their advantage, and that’s something that not many halftime shows can say. Chris Martin is on the field singing “Yellow” to open up the show, and he only sings two lines of that song. You’ll notice a few things with this number. First off, Chris Martin is singing on the field; this is the first time since Bono performed “Beautiful Day” on the field as part of the U2 halftime show. You also see crowds of people running past Chris Martin here; that’s never happened before. It’s similar to the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show entrance, but it’s not, because instead of running away from the crowd, the crowd is running towards Chris Martin. It’s something that I’ve never seen before. Another thing you’ll notice (and I’ll get this out of the way right now) is that the audio is awful. No, that is not because of the quality of the video; that is because CBS dropped the ball with this one… again. I used to really like CBS, but the only good things that I can say about their broadcast yesterday was that I liked the new graphics package, and that Phil Simms didn’t say as many stupid things as I thought he would. Man, did CBS drop the ball here. Mike Carey was 0-for-1 (unsurprisingly; funny story about that- at the party that I was at, nobody knew whether or not it was a catch; however, when Mike Carey said that it was a catch, we all simultaneously said that it was going to be ruled incomplete, and then cheered louder than any other play during the game when the referee upheld the call), the pregame coverage was either really boring (the most softball interview with the Obamas I have ever seen) or really awkward (the entire Buffalo Bills thing), the Late Show with Stephen Colbert after the game was highly disappointing (minus a few skits), CBS All Access wasn’t accessible in my market (so I couldn’t watch anything after the game live; I go to school in THE TRIAD, which is about an hour away from, I don’t know, ONE OF THE TEAMS THAT WAS IN THE SUPER BOWL; you’d think that you want to have the Charlotte market covered), the graphics glitched out at times (re-watch the end of the game to see what I mean in terms of the time), the pre-forced ads were awkward (there were 8 minutes on the clock in the first quarter when Jim Nantz said it was almost time for the halftime show), and, as you’ll see here, they dropped the ball on the halftime show. Why does this bug me? Because CBS has had the halftime show five times since 2004, and there’s been a technical error on three of those. This means that they are batting below .500 on the halftime show from a technical standpoint. I trust DeAndre Jordan to make a free throw more than I trust CBS to get the halftime show right. At Super Bowl XXXVIII, you had the Janet Jackson incident. At Super Bowl XLVII, the mics for the other members of Destiny’s Child were off. And, here, the audio was atrocious. I had one person complain during the party that I was at that he could not hear the words; at first, I thought it was because he was talking, but then when his sentence was over, I realized that he was right. CBS had over 100 cameras for this game, but they couldn’t invest in some better technology from a sound perspective? I’ve never seen this happen on an NBC halftime show, and I’ve only seen it happen once on a FOX halftime show (The Black Eyed Peas at Super Bowl XLV, but there were a string of technical problems with that one). It’s consistently a CBS problem. Get it together, CBS, and stop ruining the Super Bowl experience for us fans. Getting back to the halftime show, Chris Martin runs onto the stage after ending “Yellow,” and you see that the stage is shaped very similarly to that of the Super Bowl XXXV stage and the Super Bowl XXXIX stage. I’d almost say that this was an identical replica of the Super Bowl XXXIX stage, with the only exception being that the ends were flowers instead of just rectangles. It works; it’s not my favorite stage design, but the point is for the surrounding area to take over, with on the field stunts, card stunts, and fans on the field. From that perspective, it works. Also, there are fans on the field for the third time in four years, and much like Beyonce’s first halftime show, they’re all dressed in black. Once Martin is on stage, we get into one verse and two choruses of “Viva la Vida.” The pacing on this song is really good, and if you notice in the background, you’ll see people waving the flags from every Super Bowl ever. I wish they focused on that a bit more, because I thought that was really cool. The vocal quality on this halftime show is good. I’m not going to say it’s the best of all-time, and I’m not going to call it great, but considering some of the other halftime shows of the past, it could’ve been a lot worse. Chris Martin sounded ok here; he never sounded mind-blowingly awesome, and he never sounded strong as a vocalist, but he didn’t make too many mistakes. The problem is that he got upstaged completely by his supporting acts, which we’ll get to later. During the bridge of “Viva la Vida,” Martin has a message for the crowd that no matter where you are, we’re in this together. Considering the theme of this halftime show seems to be coming together and joining in a celebration for a special occasion, I like it. I also like the fact that he doesn’t stop the show to deliver the message; he does this at the bridge, when nothing is happening. I should point out now that Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) performed at this show, but I didn’t even notice. I liked their outfits, but I genuinely did not notice any musical changes with the addition of the orchestra. That part disappointed me. All I heard was somewhat more violin; whether or not that was by design or that was because CBS had no idea what they were doing with the audio, I’m not sure. That song ends, and there’s a very poor transition from “Viva la Vida” into “Paradise.” This is easily the worst vocal performance of the show. Typically, low notes do not translate well at the halftime show; it’s only worked once before, and that was the first verse of “Beautiful Day” at U2’s halftime show. I didn’t like the transitioning from that song, and I don’t know what was happening on the field besides the band playing (there could’ve been some more things going on and some more color), but I liked the pacing of the song. One verse and one chorus is all you need from that song; the idea is to keep it moving. Stay on one song for too long, and most of the time, you’ll fall flat. After that, you hear a pause, which leads into “Adventure of a Lifetime.” Again, the transitions at this halftime show are very clunky, but this was the part of the show where I was absolutely blown away by the on-field stunts. Remember how I criticized halftime shows of the 80s and 90s for filling the field just because, and not really adding to the show? This is the exact opposite of that- this is filling the field to enhance the show. This is filling the field to add to the colors. I love the flowers on the field, and I love the formation that the flowers form. I do think that there could’ve been fireworks in the chorus (at the “alive again” part both times), and I’m not a fan of the pacing of this song (one verse, one chorus, and the woo section at the end is all you need; you don’t need to tack on an extra minute). This part felt very reminiscent of an Olympics opening or closing ceremony, and I enjoyed it, mainly for what happened on the field. Chris Martin’s vocals are spotty, but I do like the energy that he brings to the performance. I think this song goes from a borderline hit to a legitimate hit after this performance; it’s the power of the halftime show. But once that’s done, Coldplay’s set is done, and the first act of three at this halftime show is done. This next part of the show is incredibly risky, and has never been done before. You’ve never seen the two supporting acts going up against each other back-to-back. You’ve never seen a brand new song not even released on iTunes or Spotify performed at the halftime show. You’ve never seen an entire choreographed number take place on the field. You’ve never seen a literal showdown on stage or a dancing battle. Yet, that’s exactly what happened after “Adventure of a Lifetime” concluded. The result? For the most part, this really worked. I’ll start with what happens immediately after Coldplay is done, and that is Mark Ronson interrupting the song to start off “Uptown Funk!”. At first, I wasn’t a huge fan of the transition; however, after listening to it multiple times, I think it works. It’s not the best (a lot of the transitions are clunky at this show), but it’s serviceable. Let’s just say this about this number- after watching what Bruno Mars did here, I’d like to propose a new rule. Every time that Bruno Mars has a hit single, he can come back as the guest performer to do that song. I think after going 2-for-2, he’s earned the right. From a pure entertainment perspective, I said that “Runaway Baby” was the best number performed at any halftime show; now, “Uptown Funk!” is a very close second. Everything about this next number is flawless, and as a man that’s watched all of them, it’s rare that I say that. The musicality of the number is awesome; I love the pauses, and I love the remix that Mark Ronson puts on this number. The choreography is incredible; Bruno Mars and The Smeezingtons are incredibly in sync, and they’re right on the beat. The vocals are incredible; after his performance at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, this should come as no surprise. The style of this song is incredible; it feels like something you’d see Bell Biv DeVoe do, or something you’d see on Arsenio Hall back in the 90s. This isn’t just a straight-from-the-track song; they change it up for the occasion, and it works. That breakdown at the end of the first chorus feels like an MC Hammer number, and I mean that in the best way possible. Seriously- when you get to the breakdown, sing the chorus of “2 Legit 2 Quit” over it, and it syncs up perfectly. They made “Uptown Funk!” into a new jack swing song, and it works so well here. On one hand, it’s incredible; on the other hand, the supporting guest just completely upstaged the headlining act for a positive thing. I criticized the transitions, but the transition from the end of “Uptown Funk!” to Beyonce is really well done. I love the drums that take us into that song. That being said, you know my stance on self-promotion at this point. When I first heard “Formation” and saw the report, I hated it. I couldn’t get more than three minutes past the song when I heard it for the first time; I thought it just sounded like a complete mess. That being said, this performance isn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. However, I do have a problem with the fact that she released a song 36 hours before the game and performed it at halftime. Give Madonna some credit- at least she released her song 2 ½ days before the game and put it on iTunes, where it was #1 on those charts for a bit. This song was literally unknown. Using the halftime show for that platform always disgusts me, and this is no exception. Could’ve been worse, but doesn’t change the fact that I hate the idea behind it. What makes this worse is that there was another song that could’ve fit here. If there was no other song that fit that transition, then fine; go right ahead and promote “Formation.” However, it’s not like Beyonce has another song that starts out with drums, is better produced, is about empowerment, is suited for the halftime show but was not performed at her set three years ago, and was actually a legitimate hit. Oh wait… she DOES have a song like that. This transition could’ve worked just as well, if not, better, if she did “Run the World (Girls)” instead of a brand spanking new song that nobody knows. It makes the choice of this song that much more frustrating. That being said, even though I hate the song and I hate the choice to include it in the set, I have to give Beyonce tons of credit on this- the choreography is superb. This doesn’t come as a surprise to me considering her halftime show from Super Bowl XLVII three years ago; however, this choreography was, once again, incredibly tight. In my awards, I said that Madonna’s halftime show had the best choreography, but that was because there were more things going on and a wider variety of things, from the men in the music jackets to the tightrope guy to the “Vogue” dancers straight out of Egypt. Beyonce’s halftime show, however, probably had the tightest choreography. This one, minus one fall that Beyonce has later on (that she recovers from incredibly well to the point where the first time that I watched the show, I didn’t even realize that she fell), is also really tight. I’m very surprised that she did not have to alter the lyrics to this song, seeing how she was allowed to say “Negro” twice (I would’ve thought that would’ve been the controversy from this show; turns out, that got brushed under the rug). This number turned out better than I was expecting it to, but it doesn’t change the fact that I hate the idea that the NFL ever approved of this to be in the set to begin with. Then, we get to the part that nobody has ever seen before. It’s one of the biggest chances the halftime show has ever taken- have an all out battle between Beyonce and Bruno Mars (two supporting acts) for one whole minute. There’s a mash-up of “Formation,” “Crazy in Love,” and “Uptown Funk!”, and I’m stunned how well this works. I did not think I was going to enjoy this moment at all, but I walked away from this part highly impressed. It was the main image in my mind when the halftime show ended, and I loved it. The choreography between both sets of dancers was great, the showdown at the center of the stage seemed fun yet serious, and the way that the songs were mashed up together was unbelievably well done. This second act was the best part of the three act halftime show; most of the decisions worked, and I could even tolerate Beyonce’s self-promotion (which is more than I thought I would say after I heard that song for the first time). I’ve watched the halftime show seven or eight times now, but I’ve watched that middle section at least 12 times. It was that entertaining. Now, we head into the third act, which, for the fifth straight year, is a slow song. Unlike previous years (for the first time since the Poly-Headliner Era; keep in mind that this halftime show still fulfilled the basic criteria of the Poly-Performer Era, so we’re still in the seventh era of the halftime show), all three artists come together to sing a variety of different songs; some are by Coldplay, and others are songs that were performed at previous halftime shows. We see a tribute video to previous halftime shows (which was a good idea; remember that I liked the Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show because it fit the occasion, and I like the tribute video here because it fit the occasion). However, I have one major problem with the video. This video is meant to show the history of the Super Bowl halftime show. Every clip from that video came from a halftime show… except for one. There was one clip of Whitney Houston singing the national anthem. I am shocked that in all the reviews I read of the show, nobody else picked this one out. When it happened live, I noticed it, and was screaming at the television (because the clip appeared for a good five seconds; you couldn’t miss it). HOW DID NOBODY ELSE PICK THAT UP? The league had to approve that video. Every other clip came from a halftime show, whether it was Up With People, Paul McCartney, or Katy Perry. And then, you’ve got Whitney Houston singing the national anthem thrown in there. Did nobody else realize that there was a clip that wasn’t from the halftime show? How many people did that video have to go through to get final approval, and how many people didn’t even notice that mistake? I know it was only five seconds, but this is one of the most frustrating mistakes in the history of the halftime show for me, because I was visibly angry when this happened. If it was a “Greatest Super Bowl moments” video, different story. However, this was a video where every other clip featured the halftime shows. And then, there’s Whitney Houston. Pathetic job, NFL (this isn’t on CBS). If you’re going to do a tribute and fit the theme, then don’t contradict the message. Do it right, and actually do some proof-watching on your halftime show. You care so much about your own legacy and about the history of the Super Bowl, yet don’t even bother to check history for yourself when we get to that point of the halftime show. You literally had one job. Please tell me I was not the only one to notice that. Getting back to the actual performance, you hear “Clocks” go into “Fix You,” which then goes into “Beautiful Day,” “Purple Rain,” “Independent Women,” and “Just The Way You Are.” I like this part; I love how the songs intertwine with each other, and I like the tribute, considering the fact that all of those songs were performed at the halftime show at one point. The show ends with everyone coming together to perform “Up&Up,” which is a Coldplay song off of their new album, but was not released as a single. This isn’t self-promotion, but rather, falls into the category of performing an unknown song. You see colors on the field, from the flags of all 50 Super Bowls to the flowers to birds flying (very similar to the Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show). This number feels very “Heal the World”-esque, except it’s much better paced and actually has a purpose. The final card stunt at the end is cut off because of the quality, but in real life, it spells out “Believe in Love.” It’s a great card stunt, and overall, I think that this unknown song works. My only question is that the NFL clearly did not care about Coldplay here. They were concerned about honoring the legacy of the previous halftime shows. Coldplay has the material to perform an entire halftime show, but they were on stage by themselves for about half of the show. That leaves me to ask this- why did the league get Coldplay in the first place? Why didn’t they just get past halftime show performers to each do one song, and then come together at the end to do something together (like a remake of “Heal the World”)? Some of the choices from this show were confusing, and some of the choices from this halftime show were chances that worked really well. When you combine them all and factor it together, you get a solid halftime show. Not great, but it met my expectations. My Fix That’s where this comes in. Remember that at this section, I have to change the halftime show to suit my needs. Normally, I’m not allowed to get rid of the headlining act, but can you even consider Coldplay to be the headlining act? Technically, they were, but considering they shared the stage for the same amount of time as Bruno Mars and Beyonce combined, it’s pushing it. Headlining act by name, but not in practice. To keep things fair, I’m going to offer two solutions- one to this current halftime show, and one to what I would’ve done if they really wanted to go for the Super Bowl halftime show legacy. Coldplay starts the show off exactly the same, but eliminates the pause in between “Viva la Vida” and “Paradise.” After “Paradise,” go into “A Sky Full of Stars,” doing a verse and a chorus of that song; this then goes into one verse and chorus/woos section of “Adventure of a Lifetime.” You have time for this now because you eliminated the final minute of “Adventure of a Lifetime.” Bruno Mars then does “Uptown Funk!”, Beyonce does “Run the World (Girls)”, you keep the breakdown section, and you finish the show exactly the same way (except you update the video). However, it felt like they were trying to fit too many themes into one show. This is my second solution, and I’m letting my imagination run wild here. First off, I get rid of Coldplay, but keeping Beyonce and Bruno Mars. I’m going all out with this Super Bowl halftime show legacy theme. I’m getting any and every act that I can to do songs at this halftime show that they did not perform in their original set. Picture the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, except a lot better, more organized, and less controversial. This means that I can likely bring four artists along for the ride. I’m getting U2 back; they were not on tour when this halftime show was going on, so bringing them back shouldn’t be a problem. Prince comes back as well, because his halftime show was almost perfect. I’m also bringing back Paul McCartney, as he is not on tour. And, I’m bringing back Bruce Springsteen; he’s on tour right now in the United States, but there was an unusually large gap in real life between his Boston show and his Albany show. He takes that time to fly out and rehearse his number, and everything works out in the end. With that show, I’m doing songs by these artists that were not performed at the halftime show. Start the show off with U2 doing a mash-up of “Vertigo” and “Pride (In The Name Of Love),” doing one verse and one chorus of each song. After that, Bruce Springsteen appears, and he performs a mash-up of “I’m Goin’ Down” and “Born in the USA,” doing two verses and two choruses of “I’m Goin’ Down” (sped up), and two verses and two choruses of “Born in the USA.” Prince then takes the stage to do “Kiss” for two verses and two choruses (sped up, like he does in concerts). This transitions into Bruno Mars. He then takes the stage to perform “Uptown Funk!”. After that, go to Beyonce, who does “Run the World (Girls)”, and have that breakdown section like there was in real life. The show ended in real life with a 3-minute tribute video/tribute to previous halftime shows. That still happens, but you’re now ending it with Paul McCartney joining everyone on stage to perform two verses, two choruses, the guitar solo, and the final chorus to “Let it Be.” I feel like this would’ve been a much more appropriate way to honor fifty years of the halftime show instead of shoehorning Coldplay in there when they have nothing to do with the previous halftime shows. Conclusion For what we got, it was good. My expectations were met. I never expected to get a halftime show on par with the previous three, and in fairness, I never did. There were some mistakes, such as the national anthem video and the audio. There were some rough spots, like some of Chris Martin’s vocals and Beyonce’s song choice. However, the parts that worked at this halftime show were magnificent. The colors and staging was great, “Uptown Funk!” was some of the most fun I’ve ever had at a halftime show, and that entire breakdown/showdown between Bruno Mars and Beyonce was a risk that worked and was a lot of fun to watch. Did it struggle with its theme at times? I’d say so. However, it was a solid halftime show. It’s not one that’s going to be remembered years down the road like we remember Michael Jackson, U2, or Prince, but it’s one that was good and entertaining. Not the best, but it was solid. NOTE: I reached the 40,000 character limit, so the rankings will be in the comments section. submitted by /u/JaguarGator9 to r/nfl [link] [comments]
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