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    Marc Anthony’s ex-girlfriends and wives: Who has he dated?

    GLOBAL SUPERSTAR Marc Anthony has been married four times.His latest marriage is to model and Miss Universe contestant Nadia Ferreira.Marc Anthony attends the 10th Annual Maestro Cares Foundation Changing Lives, Building Dreams Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on December 05, 2023, in New York CityCredit: Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesWho has Marc Anthony dated?Marc Anthony is an American singer and popular Latin artist.He has dated and even married multiple women during his life.His first wife was Puerto Rican actress Dayanara Torres, to whom he was married from 2000 to 2004.Following his marriage to Torres, he moved on and married megastar Jennifer Lopez in 2004.Lopez and Anthony were married for 10 years, but the former couple divorced in 2014.The ex-couple met while working together as they collaborated on the song No Me Ames in 1999, Insiderreports.After his long marriage to Lopez, the singer moved on and eventually married Shannon De Lima, in 2014.De Lima and Anthony were married for a total of three years before they officially divorced in 2017.Most read in CelebrityAnthony also dated Debbie Rosado for some time back in the 1990s, US Weekly reports.Although Rosado and Anthony never married, they do share two children.How many kids does Marc Anthony have?The famous singer has had six children with the many women in his life.He welcomed his first two children with his ex Rosado, in 1994.Rosado and Anthony’s children include Ariana and Chase.Following his split with Rosado, Anthony went on to have another two children with his first wife Torres.Torres and Anthony have two children Cristian and Ryan, born in 2001 and 2003.In February 2008, Anthony and Lopez welcomed their twins into their family. The twins are named Emme and Maximilian Muñiz.Nadia Ferreira and Marc Anthony attend the FGI Night of Stars 39th Annual Gala at The Plaza on October 17, 2023, in New York CityCredit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesOn Valentine’s Day 2024, Anthony and his current wife announced they were expecting a child together.The baby will be her first and the singer’s seventh child.Who is Marc Anthony’s wife, Nadia Ferreira?Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira revealed the news of their engagement on May 12, 2022.Anthony’s then-fiancée posted her engagement ring on her Instagram story.Ferreira was born on May 10, 1999, in Villarrica, Paraguay, and is known for representing the country in the 2021 Miss Universe pageant.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnthony and Ferreira, who are 31 years apart, are often pictured together on their Instagrams.The two made it official on January 28, 2023, in a star-studded Miami ceremony. More

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    With Vampire Weekend there’s no rules…we want to get out there & everyone go wild with us, says Ezra Koenig on UK tour

    FOR Ezra Koenig, the critical response to Vampire Weekend’s new album has been more than satisfying.Their fifth album Only God Was Above Us has been met with heaps of praise.A dog, held by Ezra, gives Chris Baio a kiss and, right, Chris TomsonCredit: Michael SchmellingKoenig says: ‘I can’t deny it’s a good feeling to know people have connected with the music and they get it’ as the band’s album has been praisedCredit: Michael Schmelling“I don’t want it to be important to me. But I can’t deny it’s a good feeling to know people have connected with the music and they get it,” says frontman Koenig.It’s been five years since the band from New York put out Father Of The Bride, essentially a solo record by Koenig.“It doesn’t feel like five years,” he tells me via a video call from his home in LA.“Not at all. I was just doing an interview with Rick Rubin for his podcast and we went through our entire career, album by album.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ“I remember how much pressure I felt to get Contra out within two years of the first album. Back then it felt like a long time but now, even though I’d like to release music more often, five years feels like nothing.”Only God Was Above Us is the first album Koenig has written since he became a dad. He and his wife, actress Rashida Jones (daughter of music legend Quincy), had Isaiah five years ago.“It’s always been important to me to come back to normal life as I don’t like to feel like a full-time musician,” says Koenig. “With these long breaks, you get a chance to go back into regular life and being a parent is the ultimate regular life.Most read in Music“You’re engaging in family life and responsibility. This will be an interesting year because I haven’t toured much since he was a baby.“But, even back in the day, if I got home from tour, I’d be back to the laundromat or the supermarket to feel like I was connecting with real life again. Taylor Swift’s new album takes aim at ex boyfriends”But even that’s not quite as real as waking up early the next morning to drive to school.“Our son is aware of what Mum and Dad do. My wife has done voices on some kids’ shows. There’s a cartoon of the Grinch where she does a voice and he got really obsessed with that for a while.“And part of the reason the album took a long time is there were long periods where I’d go with my family to London and Tokyo, because Rashida had work in those places.“I feel like I’ve really defeated my workaholism. Now, when I have time off, I really want to hang out with my family, and take long walks and read rather than lock myself in the studio.”I feel like I’ve really defeated my workaholismKoenig Sonically, the new album is “dark and light” and the “most aggressive record Vampire Weekend have made”.But Koenig says: “This album contains some of our most positive messages and my most optimistic worldview as a lyricist.”The contrast can be heard on album opener Ice Cream Piano which begins with a muttered “f*** the world” before it transitions into a galloping indie romp.The record finishes with the eight-minute epic Hope with its gentle message of acceptance and repeated refrain of “let it go” delivered with warming brass lines and a piano riff. It’s a heavenly album.Koenig says: “I love having the dark and light together not because I like to be a smart ass but because I believe that’s the real texture of life. That’s what being human really feels like.”The album is like a journey from a kind of uneasy attitude towards a type of acceptance and hope.As a staunch supporter of US leftwinger Bernie Sanders during both his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, how does Koenig feel about the possible return of Trump as President?‘Lot of admiration’He says: “It’s nothing but chaos but whatever happens it’s about accepting the things you cannot change.“I’ve never been in AA, but I know people who are and have a lot of admiration for it and I think whether you’re an alcoholic or not the Serenity Prayer can be very meaningful to all people.“So many people on this planet have been through so many things and we have thousands of years of human history to take inspiration from.”Father Of The Bride, Vampire Weekend’s 2019 album, was essentially a solo record by Koenig. But for this new release drummer Chris Tomson and bassist Chris Baio are back on board, again working with producer Ariel Rechtshaid.The singer tells me: “This album is the first time CT and I have a song, Gen-X Cops, we wrote together on it.This album contains some of our most positive messages and my most optimistic worldview as a lyricistKoenig “Over the course of the band, I’ve been lucky that I’ve received a huge vote of confidence from both Chrises. They trust me, as a songwriter and as a leader to take the band to good places.Vampire Weekend’s fifth album Only God Was Above UsCredit: Michael SchmellingKoenig and his wife, actress Rashida Jones (daughter of music legend Quincy), have a son togetherCredit: Getty“That stuff’s not always easy when you’re in your 20s. Famously, so many bands have personality conflicts, but I think we’ve reached a place where they have put their faith in me and I’ve put my faith in them.“Over the course of five albums, we’ve done it so many ways. “We’ve done four guys in a room; the singer and the producer hunched over a laptop, I did that with Rostam Batmanglij and I did it with Ariel.”Vampire Weekend is always going to be a community and it’s not just three of us. It’s the live members and the team we work with including producers.”The Surfer is another album standout that Koenig had originally worked on with former band multi-instrumentalist and producer Rostam.We have thousands of years of human history to take inspiration fromKoenig “Yes, that was one that Rostam and I started a long time ago and it was pretty different,” says Koenig. “The album version was more like Ariel and I working on new music.“I’d never quite found the right place for it on an album, but I found myself returning to the lyrics I’d written and it was suddenly darker and slower and took on a life of its own. That song was kind of reborn.”On the harmonious Prep School Gangsters — inspired by a New York magazine cover story from the 90s — Blood Orange aka Dev Hynes plays drums. Koenig is a huge fan.He says: “I’ve just always loved Dev, he’s a great person to talk to. Whenever we’re in the same city, we love to hang out and catch up.Psychedelic playfulness“This time, me and Ariel were working in New York and Dev stopped by. He’d just broken his arm playing football and had a cast on. So, he played on the album with his broken arm.”New single Mary Boone is another Vampire Weekend classic which celebrates the legendary New York art gallery owner with a psychedelic playfulness and shuffling percussion lifted by a sample of the drum loop from Soul II Soul’s Back To Life“That sample was Ariel’s idea,” explains Koenig. “And when it comes in, it’s 100 per cent worth it and we’re lucky we were able to clear it.“A big part of what Vampire Weekend does is push our music as far as it can, while having a sense of familiarity. That’s the frequency we’re trying to operate on.”Since making Only God Was Above Us, which comes from a New York Daily News headline on the album’s cover, Koenig says he’s only concentrating on Vampire Weekend.A big part of what Vampire Weekend does is push our music as far as it can, while having a sense of familiarityKoenig Past extracurricular activities have included creating an animated series for Netflix, Neo Yokio, and writing and producing songs for Beyonce, Liam Gallagher and — for the Peter Rabbit soundtrack — James Corden.But he says: “Lately, I feel mostly excited about continuing to work on my albums but I enjoy working and writing for others. “Liam was a great experience and I could listen to him talk forever. He’s such a funny guy.”After two years of not touring, Koenig has been enjoying getting back on stage and played a special show in Texas to celebrate the solar eclipse — also the day of his 40th birthday — plus a “last-minute addition” to the Coachella line-up where Paris Hilton joined them for the end of their set.“Playing a release show in Texas and then Coachella was a good week. It felt like our community coming together,” says Koenig.“Seven years ago, at the last total eclipse, I’d made a mental note that the next one was coming and it was my 40th birthday. “We’d booked the show and because it was a show in the day it meant I could enjoy myself with my family and friends. You don’t want to party at midnight when you’re 40!”Vampire Weekend will be in the UK touring in December but before that you can see them at Radio 1’s Big Weekend on Sunday, May 26, at Luton’s Stockwood Park.Koenig says: “We can’t wait. And it’s funny it’s in Luton, because I just went there for the first time in February — I went to see a Luton match.I feel mostly excited about continuing to work on my albums but I enjoy working and writing for otherKoenig “My manager is involved with the team so we got to meet some of the players and we had a great time. Harry Styles was also there.“We can’t wait to play London in December as well as we’re doing four different shows which also gives us a nice opportunity to switch things up. It’s been fun to rehearse the new album and breathe some more life into it and at the same time go back to some of the old songs.“With Vampire Weekend there’s no rules. We just want to get out there and everyone go wild with us.”READ MORE SUN STORIES
    Only God Was Above Us is out now. Vampire Weekend play Radio 1’s Big Weekend on Sunday, May 26.

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    Spice Girls reunion in chaos as star refuses to take part in documentary – and it’s not Victoria Beckham

    SPICE Girls fans were given fresh hope of a reunion after the girls got together for Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party.However, plans to mark 30 years since the ‘girl power’ band launched are in chaos after Geri Horner allegedly refused to film a documentary.Spice Girls reunited for Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday partyCredit: InstagramDavid Beckham shared video of them singing and dancingCredit: Instagram/davidbeckhamThere were hopes the five-piece would agree to make a reunion show for Netflix – following Victoria and husband David’s successful series.According to the Daily Mail, Victoria, Mel B, Mel C and Emma Bunton were all keen to sign up, but Geri has remained unconvinced.There are suggestions Geri wasn’t up for the project following a difficult time in her marriage to F1 chief Christian Horner.Red Bull cleared Horner of any wrongdoing after an internal investigation into alleged sexual harassment and coercive and abusive behaviour by a female employee.READ MORE ON SPICE GIRLSThe unnamed complainant has since been suspended by the team and has launched an appeal against the decision.A source told the newspaper: “It might have been awkward for Geri to get out there and talk about Girl Power in these circumstances surrounding Christian.”But in truth even before it all came out she wasn’t keen on revisiting those days. She just didn’t want to go over all the fun, wild times that they had.”The girls were filmed singing and dancing at Victoria’s £250,000 brash thrown by Becks.Most read in CelebrityTom Cruise led a host of star guests including Eva Longoria and Gordon Ramsay.No expense was spared at the soiree, which served £3,000 bottles of her favourite Chateau Mouton Rothschild, £500 bottles of champagne and food by a private chef.David Beckham broke major rule at Victoria Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday bash with video of Spice Girls performing StopGuests were served champagne and cocktails before a lavish four-course dinner, which included oysters. Starters were Italian-inspired shared platters.Main courses included sea bass and steak, and Victoria was presented with a huge birthday cake. More

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    Christy Turlington, 55, shows endless legs and cleavage as she models slashed dress and high heels

    STATUESQUE Christy Turlington proves she’s not lost her supermodel status in a series of stunning photos.The American beauty, 55, who found fame in the 1980s, showed off her long legs in a slashed dress and high heels.Christy Turlington showed off her long legs in a slashed dress and high heelsCredit: Ethan James GreenThe supermodel, 55, went braless in a plunging top for a second black and white shotCredit: Ethan James GreenYoga fan Christy turned back the years by going braless in a plunging top, in a second black and white shot.The mum-of-two was posing for Harper’s Bazaar, also gracing the cover, in a brown faux fur coat.During the Noughties, the US model launched her own skincare line Sundari, two collaborations with sportswear brand Puma, plus a women’s yoga-wear company.In 2010 she launched her non-profit foundation Every Mother Counts, which aims to make pregnancy and childbirth safer for women all over the world.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZShe met Saving Private Ryan actor Ed Burns when he was a PA on US TV show Entertainment Tonight and handed her a cup of coffee.They met again at a party in 2000 and got engaged six months later.Ed and Christy postponed their wedding, set for October 2001, in the wake of 9/11.They then split but got back together again and married in 2003. The couple have two children, daughter Grace and son Finn.Most read in CelebrityIn 2017, Christy bravely spoke out about the “harassment and mistreatment” in the modelling industry, while also admitting she may have unknowingly aided men who preyed upon young models.She said: “The industry is surrounded by predators who thrive on the constant rejection and loneliness so many of us have experienced at some point in our careers.”The American star also posed in this skin-tight set for the magazineCredit: Ethan James GreenChristy graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in a brown faux fur coatCredit: Ethan James GreenEngland star Mason Mount’s ‘mystery woman’ revealed as gorgeous Instagram model and TikTok star More

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    Model Tina Kunakey wows as she poses with a leather belt to hold a towel around her waist

    MODEL Tina Kunakey gets a wrap across the buckles — as she uses a leather belt to hold a towel around her waist.The model, who is the ex wife of Westworld star Vincent Cassell, wears a black bikini as she poses for Victoria’s Secret.Tina Kunakey poses with a leather belt holding a towel around her waistCredit: Victoria’s SecretTina was also pictured in a nude bandeau top and white net skirtCredit: Victoria’s SecretIn another shot from Victoria’s Secret’s Escape to Summer campaign, Tina can be seen sporting a nude bandeau top and white net skirt.Previously Victoria’s Secret has propelled models including Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks and ­Gisele Bundchen to catwalk superstardom.But then in 2019 the lingerie brand cancelled its once-beloved show, which was televised annually in the States, due to low viewing figures.It said: “We think it’s important to evolve the marketing of Victoria’s Secret. We’re figuring out how to advance the positioning of the brand and best communicate that to customers.”READ MORE ON VICTORIA’S SECRETThen in 2021 the catwalk show’s stars themselves, known as Angels, were ditched in favour of The Collective, a more diverse group of women, including plus-size pin-ups, sports stars and transgender models.The move was widely celebrated at the time, with calls for more inclusion across the board at the once hugely profitable company.However, Victoria’s Secret came under fire from loyal customers for going “too far”, after it announced what seems to be a revival of its fashion show — a world tour billed as a “global fashion event featuring a new generation of women”.And that new generation of women featured The Collective — women such as British presenter-turned-photographer Amanda De Cadenet and American soccer player Megan Rapinoe.Most read in CelebrityHowever, in a sharp U-turn from the recent Victoria’s Secret campaigns — that have been a bit less supermodel and a lot more woke — the lingerie brand has gone back to its original format of almost scarily sexy women in their undies.Tina is the ex wife of Westworld star Vincent CassellCredit: GettyHailey Bieber poses in white lace lingerie for Victoria’s Secret video as fans say husband Justin is ‘lucky guy’_1 More

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    Kris Jenner displays slimmer-than-ever figure in new pic after leaving fans concerned over her ‘scary’ weight loss

    KRIS Jenner continues to flaunt her slim figure, as fans continue to express their concern for her skinny frame. The Kardashians momager has turned heads with her new look.Kris Jenner flaunted her thin frame with some friendsCredit: Instagram/krisjennerThe Kardashians star has been showing off her weight lossCredit: GettyKris shared birthday wishes for her friend Jennifer Cohan, who is also the Kylie Cosmetics Chief Brand Officer.The 68-year-old smiled in a photo, sandwiched between two gal pals, on a rooftop bar. Kris wore a tight black top, paired with a black and gold skirt. She tied them together with a tightly-buckled belt that accented her new curves.Kris kept the dark look going with black stockings and black boots.The reality star captioned the snap, “Happy Birthday beautiful @jenccohen I love you!!!!!B-DAY BEAUTYKris kept the birthday buzz going when she showed off her svelte style at another party – this time celebrating the 42nd birthday of Derek Blasberg, YouTube’s Head of Fashion and Beauty.The Kardashian matriarch shared a snapshot of herself with the former columnist in front of a graffiti-drawn background. Most read in EntertainmentKris donned an all-black ensemble while Derek modeled a navy shirt and smiled at the camera.The Hulu star covered her eyes with shades as she showed off her dimples and thinner cheeks.Kris Jenner breaks down into tears over daughter Kim Kardashian- but fans slam the momager for praising ‘favorite’ child”Love you and hope you have the most amazing day today,” she captioned the post and added a birthday cake emoji. OH, OH, OZEMPIC?Fans have been loving Kris’ new look – but they’ve also warned her not to overdo it. Critics flocked to a Kardashian fan forum to discuss her slimmed-down frame, with many commenting that she should slow down on the dieting.”The weight loss is getting scary,” one fan asserted.More about Kylie’s brand, Khy
    On October 24, 2023, Kylie posted a photo on her Instagram wearing a black leather trench coat with the caption: “Meet khy.”
    Jens and Emma Grede, the same husband-and-wife duo behind Khloé Kardashian’s Good American and Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS, are said to be involved with the brand.
    Kylie stated that the clothing line, a play on her nickname, will offer fashion-forward threads at a more accessible price point than typical designer brands.
    In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Kylie said: “The whole line is really inspired by my personal wardrobe, and the different moods that I’m in…[the first drop] is very King Kylie–who I am at my core.”
    The venture is her newest, though not only foray into fashion.
    She also collaborates with her sister Kendall Jenner on their clothing line Kendall + Kylie, sold at lifestyle retail brand PacSun.
    Jenner previously launched Kylie Swim in September 2021 to lackluster reviews before filing new trademarks for the brand in November 2022.
    Her first Khy collection was released on November 1, 2023.
    So far, she has released four collections underneath her brand.

    “[Kris] trying to pass as 25 is scary,” another admitted.”Is Kris on Ozempic now,” a third questioned.”I guess the Ozempic has turned her into Kylie’s younger sister who never exercises but somehow advertises it through Alo,” a fourth person shadily expressed.Kris has not admitted to being on the weight-loss medication.FACE OFFAlongside being urged to take care of her figure, fans have also begged Kris to take a break from filtering her images.Last month, Kris shared photos from an evening with her friend Mariah Carey.In the pics, the celebrity buddies smiled in wild pajama-style glam outfits and even snapped a selfie together.However, fans noted how smooth Kris’ skin looked, and claimed she’d used filters to airbrush her features.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Why put filters all the time? Stay natural you are beautiful,” one fan wrote in the comment section.”Going hard on the filter,” said a second.Kris wowed as she celebrated a friend’s birthdayCredit: Instagram/krisjennerFans have grown concerned the momager is losing too much weightCredit: Instagram/ Kris JennerSome have wondered if she has had any medical help losing weightCredit: Getty More

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    Rihanna fans stunned as she dons massive shrub style outfit for Puma ad & demands ‘be grass or drop the album’

    RIHANNA has fans taken aback by her bizarre outfit for a Puma ad, and they demanded her next album be released.While the singer has been focused on her FENTY x PUMA collection and other clothing and beauty lines, she’s appeared to put her music career on the back burner.Rihanna stunned in a massive shrub style outfit for a new Puma adCredit: The Mega AgencyShe posted photos and a video of the ad, promoting her FENTY x PUMA collectionCredit: The Mega AgencyFans have been getting antsy about when Rihanna, 36, will release her ninth studio album, given the Needed Me singer’s last full-length project, ANTI, dropped in 2016.Their frustrations heightened on Thursday when the performer shared photos and a video on Instagram of her donning a massive shrub-style ensemble for the shoe ad. Some pics captured the mother of two lounging in a grassy field wearing a top that appeared to be made out of green leaves, perfectly blending into the ground.Others showed the star in an even wilder getup of a head-to-toe look that resembled a tree as she balanced on a giant tire.Fans complained in the comments of her Instagram posts that they wanted new music instead of a new clothing collaborationCredit: Instagram/badgalriri/PumaMany thought that the ad signaled that she’s never putting out a new albumCredit: Instagram/badgalriri/PumaRihanna captioned the post, “Down to earth. New #creeperphatty out now.”The video showed the Umbrella singer in more interesting nature-inspired attire, though it focused more on her footwear.She captioned it, “Earth tone. New creeper phatty coming at ya right now puma.com and select retailers.”However, fans weren’t excited about the launch and instead flooded the comments with pleas for Rihanna to release more music.Most read in Celebrity”SHOES?! Girl we said MUSIC,” one disappointed fan wrote. “Everyone thought it’s a new single,” another remarked.Rihanna admits regret over ‘things I would never do as a mom’ after going topless and having ‘panties out’_”Quit playing hide n seek with my emotions! Where’s the album!” a third demanded.Rihanna stop crawling on the grass and crawl back to the studio please,” added a fourth.”Be grass or drop the album,” a fifth sarcastically said, while others complained the Barbadian singer would “do anything but give us new music.”Earlier this week, fans were convinced that Rihanna would “never release a new album” after noticing a major change on her Instagram page.Rihanna recently raised eyebrows when she changed her Instagram profile photo to a Fenty productCredit: GettyThe actress had updated her profile photo from a stick figure doodled face to a Fenty product against a sunset background.Fans voiced their thoughts about the changeup on X, formerly Twitter, with many believing a new album isn’t coming at all. “She really changed it to an alien holding [a] Fenty product, we’re never getting that album I fear,” one social media user wrote.”Well, thanks for reminding us that we’re never getting the album Rihanna,” a second commented.”The stick hands holding her Fenty beauty products… she’s sick,” a third said.”That music is never coming,” a fourth predicted.”We never getting this album,” echoed a fifth.”No album coming this year,” a sixth agreed.”We lost,” one more added with a few crying face emojis.BOY MOMFans thought the superstar might surprise them with a new album following her show-stopping 2023 Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show.During the performance, Rihanna showed off her growing baby bump due to a clothing mishap, which revealed she was pregnant with her second child.She welcomed her son, Riot, on August 1, 2023, whom she shares with rapper A$AP Rocky, 35.The couple are also parents of a son, Rza, born on May 13, 2022.’EVERYTHING CHANGES’In an interview with British Vogue, Rihanna spoke about how parenthood changed the pair’s dynamic in their relationship. “We’re best friends with a baby. We have to be on the same page, but we’ve always kind of had that in our relationship,” the Forbes billionaire explained.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Everything changes when you have a baby, but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer.”Rumors recently surfaced that the pair are expecting their third child. Rumors recently surfaced that Rihanna is pregnant with her third childCredit: Getty More

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    Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox unite to celebrate 30 years of Perfecto

    Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox have united for their first collaboration concentrate, released as part of Perfecto 30 – a huge celebration of the labels’s 30th anniversary.Paul says; “I’m going back to doing straight club records – underground tracks that I love. Perfecto is now a 30- year old brand. There are generations that have grown up with the sound. They got into dance music and have grown up with the label. It’s turned into much more than a label.”Carl Cox and Paul Oakenfold – AI style!A seamless blend of Paul and Carl’s unique styles, Concentrate is a testament to their collective prowess showcasing a fusion of cutting-edge sounds and infectious rhythms, an exhilarating slice of techno from two giants of dance music doing what they do best. And what better way to mark 30 years of Paul’s iconic label.Paul tells us; “Teaming up with Carl for ‘Concentrate’ was a natural evolution for us. It’s our way of paying homage to our history and to show where we’re at right now musically.  Carl is a pioneering legend that was signed to the label so it marks a nice full circle moment. This is the first collaboration of many to come.”Carl Cox adds, “Working with Paul on this track was an absolute blast. ‘Concentrate’ represents the perfect synergy between our styles, and we can’t wait for our everyone to hear it.”[embedded content]Concentrate comes out as part of this year’s Perfecto 30 – a year of special releases, remixes, collaborations and live events to celebrate a huge milestone of one of dance music’s most iconic labels. There’s a documentary coming, Welcome to Perfecto (which features commentary from the legendary likes of Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Todd Terry and David Guetta and more) and Paul himself will make a series of special DJ appearances crisscrossing America and the UK to Ibiza and Australia –involving the parties, festivals, and superclubs like Cream where he made his name. CLICK OR TAP THE IMAGE TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD PAUL OAKENFOLD’S PERFECTO 30 CHART ON BEATPORTHe’ll be revisiting Perfecto classics and deep cuts like PPK’s ResuRection, Planet Perfecto’s Bullet in a Gun, and his own smashes like Starry Eyed Surprise (the hit collaboration with Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock from Oakenfold’s platinum debut solo album, 2002’s Bunkka). And they’ll be releases from today’s most cutting-edge artists and producers including Velvet Cash, Danny Stubbs, Blink, Adam White, and Nat Monday.For the next chapter of Perfecto, Oakenfold claims he’s returning to the roots of the label’s original mission. “I’m going back to doing straight club records – underground tracks that I love,” Oakenfold says.LISTEN TO PAUL OAKENFOLD’S EXCLUSIVE MIX FOR THE NIGHT BAZAAR SESSIONS HEREWe caught up with Paul to find out more this week and he very kindly recorded an exclusive mix for The Night Bazaar Sessions which you can listen to by clicking or tapping the image above.Reflecting on the three decades since Perfecto’s inception, how do you feel the label has influenced the global dance music scene, and what does this milestone mean to you personally?Most read in MusicPerfecto Records is one of Britain’s longest independent dance labels with over 10 million records sold. We’ve flown the flag for British dance music around the world and pioneered some of Britain’s biggest dance acts. The milestone is a big personal achievement for me, and I think a lot of artists on the label and dance music in general, we are no longer seen as a small industry. Dance music is global now and massive. Paul Oakenfold was the focus of The Night Bazaar in Something For The Weekend on Friday 26th April 2024You’ve been recognized by Pete Tong and even the British Empire for your contributions to dance music. Can you share a moment or decision in your career that you believe was pivotal in earning you the Pioneer of the Nation accolade?It’s an absolute honour to be recognized by the British Empire as a Pioneer of the Nation by spreading dance music around the world. I’ve been making, releasing, and signing dance music for over 40 years now. Proud to be British.I’d say some pivotal moments would be becoming a DJ opening for one of the biggest bands in the world, playing stadiums for two years, championing British music. And then playing at the special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi to over a billion people worldwide. Paul Oakenfold – A true British electronic dance music pioneer and legendWith Perfecto 30 marking a return to your roots, what inspired you to focus on underground club records again, and how do you feel the current dance music landscape has evolved to embrace these sounds?It certainly made me want to head back to my roots and make some great underground dance music I can share with a lot of people. We are starting off with my collabs with Franky Wah and Carl Cox.The current landscape in dance music is incredibly healthy. It’s a worldwide industry that gets richer ever year. Your last album, Shine On showcased an impressive array of collaborations. How do you choose your collaborators, and is there an artist or producer you’re particularly excited to be working with for the Perfecto 30 series?I really enjoy collaborating with young new artists and established artists from different genres. I choose my collaborations based on talent and being a fan. There’s so many great young musicians out there. Barry Can’t Swim, Anyma, John Summit, Rebuke, Teddy Swims, Anne-Marie, Anunnakis, Velvet Cash, AP Dhillon, and LUM1NA. [embedded content]You’ve performed at some of the world’s most unique venues, from Stonehenge to the Great Wall of China. Can you hint at any upcoming performances that might continue this tradition of groundbreaking shows?After I DJ’d at Basecamp Mt. Everest, and then I went to DJ in Area 51 in Nevada, I’m being offered a lot of unique and wonderful locations, which I’m certainly looking at.Looking back at the journey of Perfecto and your career, how do you want to be remembered in the dance music world, and what future ambitions do you have for both yourself and the label?Perfecto will be doing festivals and signing new talent from around the world. It’s a very exciting time for the label. It’s been a wonderful achievement for Perfecto and the artists on the label. We have a documentary coming out toward the end of the year, where we interviewed lots of colleagues. And we are signing a lot of new young artists, helping them today and making them stars tomorrow. Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox at Stonehenge in 2018 – Picture: Carl Cox official Facebook pageIn an unprecedented collaboration, you and Carl Cox have joined forces to create Concentrate marking the first time you two legends have produced a track together. Can you share the creative process behind this collaboration and what it was like to blend your distinct styles into a single track? Additionally, what do you hope listeners and fans of both your music will take away from Concentrate?I loved working on this track with Carl. It’s a blend between techno, trance, and the old rave scene. It’s a really unique sounding record.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe process behind any collab is back and forth, whether you’re in the studio or not. It was the same working with Carl. Ideas flow and you share them. It was a great experience. I hope everyone likes the song!Concentrate by Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox is out now.CLICK OR TAP IMAGE TO PURCHASE DOWNLOAD ON BEATPORT More