All posts tagged: LowKey

Justin Bieber’s Low-Key Coachella Performance Fuels Sexism Debate

Justin Bieber’s Low-Key Coachella Performance Fuels Sexism Debate

Published by Daniella Wilson

While Justin Bieber could pull off a low-key headlining Coachella performance, could a female artist? That’s the latest debate making waves on social media. Following the “Daisies” singer’s Saturday night set, which was quite stripped back compared to Sabrina Carpenter’s full-on theatrical performance the night before, people have flooded social media with very candid and contrasting reactions to his concert. On one side, people are slamming Bieber’s performance, describing it as lazy and underwhelming, despite his reportedly high paycheck for the gig. They’re citing the singer’s minimal stage design and lack of backup dancers, as well as him sitting down for around 30 minutes in the middle of his set to play snippets of his older classics, such as “Baby” and “Never Say Never,” straight from YouTube on his laptop. Critics are also comparing it to Carpenter’s Friday night headlining show, which featured multiple over-the-top set designs, outfit changes, acting cameos from Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon and Will Ferrell, backup dancers galore and even the singer ascending from a car with a water fountain at …

Inside Keith Urban’s low-key job post-Nicole Kidman split

Inside Keith Urban’s low-key job post-Nicole Kidman split

Published by Daniella Wilson

Keith Urban played a sold-out show on a decidedly unusual stage in March, just two months after his divorce from Nicole Kidman was finalized. The country crooner, who was married to the Australian actress for 19 years, performed on the Top Shelf Country Cruise in early March in front of 1000 people headed from Florida to the Bahamas. The cruise sailed between February 27 and March 6, and saw Keith join the likes of Riley Green, The Mavericks, Lauren Alaina and Chris Young as he graced the stage. Passenger tickets were priced between $6,700 and $19,000 for a seven-day trip, which included Keith’s performance. The star previously revealed that he was happy to perform on any stage, as long as he connected with the audience in the process. © InstagramKeith performed on a cruise ship in the Bahamas “I’ve always tried to create an experience that results in a certain reaction from the audience and a certain engagement from them,” he told Music Row. “That hasn’t changed for me. And the audience is as passionate, involved …

Victoria Beckham appears emotional at Paris Fashion Week show as family make low-key show of support

Victoria Beckham appears emotional at Paris Fashion Week show as family make low-key show of support

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Beckham family put on a united front on Friday March 6, as they arrived in the French capital in order to support matriarch Victoria Beckham. Victoria was hosting her annual Paris Fashion Week show, marking her first show since her eldest son Brooklyn Beckham launched a broadside at his family, including the highlighting of “performative social media posts”. However, things were markedly different this year, with none of the usual fanfare the family usually enjoy, which often includes a big departure from their hotels and arrivals at the show. Victoria also usually ends her shows by gesturing to her family, and giving husband David a kiss, however on this occasion she simply waved to the crowds before departing.  See the emotional moment below: Emotional Victoria Beckham makes apperarance at star-studded Paris Fashion Week show Members of the family were seen arriving ahead of the show, with David wearing a black suit, while Romeo looked stylish in cargo pants and a leather jacket. Cruz captured attention in a swanky purple and orange crochet cardigan, while …

Politics Home Article | Rachel Reeves Hopes For Low-Key Spring Statement After Budget Chaos

Politics Home Article | Rachel Reeves Hopes For Low-Key Spring Statement After Budget Chaos

Published by Sam Flores

The Chancellor is set to deliver her Spring Statement next month. (Alamy) 5 min read3 hr Chancellor Rachel Reeves is hoping that next week’s Spring Statement will be a boring affair after the chaos of the November Budget. According to Treasury sources, Reeves wants to keep the drama to a minimum when she stands up in the House of Commons to update the House on the state of the economy on Tuesday. Speculation and confusion were rife in the run-up to the November Budget, with the government abandoning reported plans to raise income tax and moving to reassure the markets that it was not planning to break its own fiscal rules. There was further chaos on the day when the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published details of the government’s spending plans before Reeves could announce them to MPs. The OBR error resulted in Richard Hughes resigning as chair of the independent watchdog. The 2025 Spring Statement ended up being unexpectedly eventful, with Reeves making a late decision to reduce welfare …

The Low-Key Japanese Brand I Buy Like a Hoarder

The Low-Key Japanese Brand I Buy Like a Hoarder

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’m not sure if Unionmade was OrSlow’s first stockist in the US, but the brand’s legend spread fast. In the early days, I remember marveling over fatigue pants that felt truer to the reference than the reference itself, jeans that out-vintage’d half the vintage joints on the market, and chambray shirts that looked like they literally travelled in time to make it to our shelves—all of it produced more meticulously than almost anything else I’d encountered. A bunch of smaller stores eventually caught on to what the brand was doing, but OrSlow stayed relatively hard to find until somewhat recently. By now, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard of the brand, and maybe even stumbled across it in person. If you haven’t, though, today would be a great time to get familiar with it, because OrSlow is bigger and better than ever. OrSlow Model 66 1966 Denim Pants OrSlow Super Dads Drizzler Jacket To wit: the brand’s outerwear alone owns multiple plots of real estate in my head, though this corduroy-trimmed canvas jacket and Harris …

People Who Are Low-Key Rude Almost Always Say These 11 Phrases When They Talk To You

People Who Are Low-Key Rude Almost Always Say These 11 Phrases When They Talk To You

Published by Jenni Sidey

Rudeness is often linked to personal insecurity, low emotional intelligence, and sometimes loneliness, and unfortunately, it can also be contagious. The more rude you are to someone, the more likely they are to be rude back, and that negative energy spreads to everyone over and over again. Sometimes, to protect yourself, you simply have to make peace with someone’s inability to change and create distance from them and their rude behavior. The first way to do that is to notice their red flags, even if it’s in the most casual of conversations. For example, people who are low-key rude almost always say these certain phrases when they talk to you. While they might seem harmless and be covered up by excuses, they’re conveying this contagious, negative energy. People who are low-key rude almost always say these 11 phrases when they talk to you 1. ‘I’m just being honest’ Goksi | Shutterstock.com If someone relies on jokes or phrases like “I’m just being honest” to disguise their rudeness, chances are they’re only protecting themselves from being …