All articles tagged with #rina sawayama
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Rina Sawayama criticized Sabrina Carpenter's SNL performance for lacking cultural research, specifically pointing out the inappropriate use of Japanese tatami mats and footwear, emphasizing respect for cultural symbols.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Billboard
Rina Sawayama expressed support for Sabrina Carpenter but criticized her 'SNL' performance for cultural insensitivity, specifically pointing out the inappropriate use of Japanese cultural elements like shoes on tatami mats, urging creative teams to approach cultural references with research, respect, and care.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Singer and actress Rina Sawayama, 33, revealed during an interview that she was groomed by her school teacher at the age of 17, which she only realized later in life through sex and relationship therapy. The revelation completely shattered her world and caused her to develop shame and anxiety around her sexuality. Sawayama emphasized the abuse of power in such situations and expressed the need for awareness and support for victims of grooming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The A.V. Club
Glastonbury 2022 was filled with iconic moments, including Lewis Capaldi's emotional performance where fans sang his hit song back to him, Lana Del Rey's late arrival and microphone cut-off, Rina Sawayama's call-out to a former director at her record label, and Elton John's final concert in the UK, which drew the biggest-ever overnight audience for a Glastonbury performance on the BBC One.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Consequence
Sir Elton John delivered his final UK performance at the 2023 Glastonbury Music Festival as part of his ongoing “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. The 20-song set included fan favorites, live rarities, and several surprise guest appearances, including Brandon Flowers and Rina Sawayama. The headlining set marked Elton John’s first career-booking at the festival and served as the end of his UK leg before heading to Europe for several rescheduled 2020 dates.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NME
Elton John gave a career-spanning, star-studded set at Glastonbury for his final UK gig ever, featuring surprise guests such as Brandon Flowers and Rina Sawayama. He also paid tribute to George Michael on what would have been his 60th birthday. The gig attracted one of The Pyramid Stage’s biggest ever crowds and finished with ‘Rocket Man’ and a flurry of fireworks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Stereogum
Elton John performed at Glastonbury 2023 as part of his ongoing farewell tour, marking his last-ever UK show. He brought out special guests including Rina Sawayama and Brandon Flowers, and performed live rarities such as "Until I Found You" with Nashville musician Stephen Sanchez and "Are You Ready For Love" with American Idol singer Jacob Lusk. He also dedicated "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" to the late George Michael.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Rina Sawayama called out her labelmate Matty Healy of The 1975 during her performance at Glastonbury Festival, referencing his controversial comments on a podcast and stating that he owns her masters. Healy had previously come under fire for making disparaging comments about rapper Ice Spice's body and ethnicity, as well as expressing a preference for a category of pornography in which Black women are degraded by white men. Healy has since apologized to Ice Spice and downplayed the controversy in a recent interview.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Stereogum
Rina Sawayama called out Matty Healy during her Glastonbury set, referencing his taste in porn and mocking of Asian people on a podcast. Healy was the director of Dirty Hit Limited, the parent company of both Sawayama and The 1975's label. The episode of the podcast has since been removed and Healy apologized to the person who was mocked.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Singer Rina Sawayama called out fellow labelmate Matty Healy during her Glastonbury set, referencing his problematic behavior towards race and ownership of her masters. She did not mention him by name but alluded to his appearance on a podcast where he made insensitive jokes about watching "ghetto gaggers" and mocked Asian accents. Healy has faced backlash for his behavior in the past, including during his brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NME
Rina Sawayama may have called out Matty Healy during her Glastonbury set, dedicating her track 'STFU' to him and accusing him of watching racist porn and mocking Asian people on a podcast. Healy was a director at Dirty Hit, the label Sawayama is signed to, but stepped down in April. Sawayama also mentioned that Healy owns her masters. The controversy stems from an episode of The Adam Friedland podcast where Healy made inflammatory comments about women and discussed Harry Styles' alleged "queer-baiting".
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Bonnaroo 2023 returns with a diverse lineup featuring headliners Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, and Foo Fighters, as well as new stars like Rina Sawayama and returning favorites like My Morning Jacket. The festival runs from Thursday to Sunday and offers a range of genres from rock to hip-hop, bluegrass, jam, and EDM. Other notable acts include Lil Nas X, Paramore, and Big Freedia.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Sega's upcoming rhythm game, Samba de Amigo: Party Central for Nintendo Switch, will feature 40 tracks, including songs from Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Rina Sawayama, as well as classic hits like "Macarena" and "La Bamba." The game challenges players to shake Joy-Cons in time with the beat, and it doesn't require dedicated maraca controllers. The game is set to launch this summer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Fans are excited for the upcoming release of John Wick: Chapter 4, which will feature new cast members including Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, and Rina Sawayama. The movie promises to deliver the same action-packed sequences and exhilarating stunts that fans have come to expect from the franchise.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick franchise, discusses the bumpy takeoff of the first film, the metaphorical significance of the staircase sequence in John Wick: Chapter 4, and the decision to depict the character being shot with what appears to be a lethal bullet. Stahelski also talks about casting Rina Sawayama and giving her a prominent role, as well as the decision to put Scott Adkins in a fat suit for the film.