A classic song that dominated the 1990s has now become one of the most popular songs worldwide, thanks to a Netflix special that features a One Direction member.
A chart-topping 90s song has become one of the world’s most listened to songs (stock image)(Image: Luis Alvarez via Getty Images)
Unexpectedly, a 1990s chart-topping song has become one of the most popular songs on the planet. The group’s unquestionable comeback may be attributed to the song’s most recent inclusion in a Netflix production, but it represents a startling resurgence nonetheless.
Nearly three decades after its debut, the song has seen a rise in plays in recent weeks. Even the band’s lead singer is taken aback when he says it’s the “biggest our band has ever been” Although the 1998 drop was featured on Spotify’s Top 50 Global Chart for a while, it’s only now that people are clocked up this dramatic rise.
Iris, the Goo Goo Dolls’ anthem, is currently in the Top 50, making it one of Spotify’s most played tracks this summer.
Its chart-topping popularity has caught both the musicians and its fans off guard. Although the piece’s triumph is undoubtedly a plus, frontman John Rzeznik harbors conflicted emotions.
He claimed, “This is the biggest our band has ever been.” But there are times when I feel like I’ve written a song.
While the song’s inclusion in the Marvel blockbuster Deadpool and Wolverine undoubtedly helped it reach the top 50 on Spotify, its continued popularity might be a result of a recent Netflix program.
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik is still surprised by the song’s longevity (file)(Image: Scott Legato, Getty Images)
The track has been featured in a number of episodes of Netflix’s reality TV show Building the Band. Six groups made up of 50 performers make up the panel for the series.
The judging lineup for the show featured Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Rowland, and the late One Direction star, Liam Payne.
Payne’s final public appearance was the Netflix original, and the show’s final performances were shot in Manchester in the summer of 2024.
Although the group was at risk of being sent home, a rendition of Midnight ‘Til Morning’s Iris was performed on the program.
They were saved by the judging panel, and they made it through the final two rounds before being awarded the boot.
Iris has appeared in films and telly programmes regularly over recent decades. Most famously, it was included on the soundtrack to the Meg Ryan and Nicolas Cage film City of Angels.
Frontman Rzeznik explained that the song was being written in a hotel in Los Angeles while he was going through a divorce at the time. Simply put, it was very emotionally charged.
If I had been this guy, I would have thought about what I would have said to this girl.
As yet more rumours swirl concerning the health of President Donald Trump, the Mirror takes a look at some of the health riddles that have kept social media users guessing, even after POTUS dismissed the false reports of his death
A mysterious ‘lump’ has sparked fresh concerns for President Donald Trump’s welfare(Image: AP)
The rumour mill went into overdrive over the weekend, with many political watchers left convinced that President Donald Trump had died.
The phrase “Trump is dead” went viral from Friday onwards, with many left baffled that the US President hadn’t been seen publicly for a few days, and appeared to have a clear diary for the Labour Day Weekend.
This follows a wave of speculation over the septuagenarian politician’s health, despite his doctor Sean Barbabella having declared back in April that “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function”.
Addressing the media yesterday (Tuesday, September 2) Trump ridiculed rumours that he was no longer living, scoffing: “I have heard it’s sort of crazy, but last week I did numerous news conferences, all successful. They went very well, like this is going very well, and then I didn’t do any for two days, and they said there must be something wrong with him.”
Taking the opportunity to have a dig at his old presidential rival, Joe Biden, Trump insisted: “Biden wouldn’t do them for months. You wouldn’t see him, and nobody said anything.”
However, those watching on couldn’t help but be distracted by another apparent ‘clue’ as to the president’s wellbeing.
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Mystery lump
The US President this week tried to brush off health rumours, but some weren’t convinced
An unusual crease in Trump’s suit sleeve, caught the attention of many reports the Mirror US, giving the appearance of some sort of bulge. One individual on X posted, “Strange. Fabric doesn’t normally fall like that across an arm.”
This message was accompanied by a photograph of Trump from his recent White House meeting, with the suspicious user highlighting what appeared to be a mysterious protrusion beneath POTUS’s suit jacket. Other X users reasoned that the bulge resulted from a padded suit, however the original poster disputed this, going as far as to provide examples of other padded suits to demonstrate the difference.
An unusual bulge has added fuel to the fire of speculations about Trump’s ill health
They continued: “People are suggesting this is a result of padded or extended shoulders. Neither of these things have to do with how a sleeve falls.” Another person queried: “Why does such a wealthy man not have well-tailored suits?” A third individual also made the suggestion that the bulge resulted from someone supporting the president to keep him steady, mere moments before the photograph was taken.
Skin discolouration
Yesterday evening (September 2), Trump addressed members of the American public in a major announcement regarding Space Command HQ, but many were instead left discussing what appearaed to be discolouration on his hands. Sharing a screengrab from the annoucement, one sharp-eyed X user wrote: “Trump’s hands are visibly 2 different colors today.” Others were quick to comment on Turmp’s voice sounding “weak”, while one social media critic remarked that the Oval Office podium was “acting as a walker to help him stand up”.
Apparant skin discolouration sent the rumour mill whirring once more(Image: Getty Images)
In a statement, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared that the President is “perfectly fine and has a tremendous amount of energy”. She told CNN: “The made-up speculation online is crazy and baseless, and it’s clearly being pushed by Democrat activists and left-wing lunatics.”
Bruised hands
On Monday, August 25, a dark bruise was spotted on Trump’s hand as he signed an executive order in the Oval Office, mere days after golf video showed him to have a bruised hand. Another image at a seperate event appeared to show that POTUS had applied make up to the back of his hand.
Speaking to Reach PLC, Medical Director of Manual Dr Jeff Foster expressed concern over the recurrence of the bruises over such a lengthy period of time. According to Dr Jeff: “It appears this bruise in question is recurring, having seen a similar bruise in August and November of last year.
President Trump’s hands appeared bruised during an important meeting(Image: Getty)
“The most likely explanation is that this could well be bruising from a recent cannula from the way it appears, and of course, as Donald Trump is nearly 80 years old, his skin is naturally thinner and weaker, which happens as we age, and therefore we bruise much more easily.
“The White House representatives have suggested Donald’s bruise is from constantly shaking hands with people; however, I would be concerned if this was indeed the case, as it could indicate the use of blood-thinning drugs or skin fragility.”
Back in April, when the bruises first came to attention the University of Salford’s Dr Gareth Nye suggested that President Trump could be undergoing IV therapy.
Late last month, eagle eyed politics fans noticed that POTUS appeared to have applied make-up to one of his hands(Image: Getty)
Dr Nye advised the Daily Star: “Bruising is much more common as you age due to the thinning of skin and weakening of blood vessels. As we age, even minor bumps can result in bruising, and there’s often very little underlying to suggest a health concern.
“This is more likely if a person is on blood-thinning medication or has been exposed to excessive sunlight. It could also be a completely benign condition called actinic purpura, which is also caused by excessive sun exposure. It does resemble the type of bruising left by IV drip insertion, although there’s no evidence of IV usage or need.”
Back in July, the White House confirmed President Trump was suffering from a chronic venous insufficiency, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealing that the 79-year-old had undergone a “comprehensive exam” including vascular testing after suffering swelling in his legs.
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Leavitt went on to add that Trump’s bruised hand was in fact consistent with “tissue damage from frequent handshaking” while taking aspirin, which she asserted is “part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen”.
Do you have a story to share? Email me at julia.banim@reachplc.com
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As yet more rumours swirl concerning the health of President Donald Trump, the Mirror takes a look at some of the health riddles that have kept social media users guessing, even after POTUS dismissed the false reports of his death
A mysterious ‘lump’ has sparked fresh concerns for President Donald Trump’s welfare(Image: AP)
The rumour mill went into overdrive over the weekend, with many political watchers left convinced that President Donald Trump had died.
The phrase “Trump is dead” went viral from Friday onwards, with many left baffled that the US President hadn’t been seen publicly for a few days, and appeared to have a clear diary for the Labour Day Weekend.
This follows a wave of speculation over the septuagenarian politician’s health, despite his doctor Sean Barbabella having declared back in April that “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function”.
Addressing the media yesterday (Tuesday, September 2) Trump ridiculed rumours that he was no longer living, scoffing: “I have heard it’s sort of crazy, but last week I did numerous news conferences, all successful. They went very well, like this is going very well, and then I didn’t do any for two days, and they said there must be something wrong with him.”
Taking the opportunity to have a dig at his old presidential rival, Joe Biden, Trump insisted: “Biden wouldn’t do them for months. You wouldn’t see him, and nobody said anything.”
However, those watching on couldn’t help but be distracted by another apparent ‘clue’ as to the president’s wellbeing.
READ MORE: Mysterious lump spotted under Donald Trump’s suit reignites health worries
Mystery lump
The US President this week tried to brush off health rumours, but some weren’t convinced
An unusual crease in Trump’s suit sleeve, caught the attention of many reports the Mirror US, giving the appearance of some sort of bulge. One individual on X posted, “Strange. Fabric doesn’t normally fall like that across an arm.”
This message was accompanied by a photograph of Trump from his recent White House meeting, with the suspicious user highlighting what appeared to be a mysterious protrusion beneath POTUS’s suit jacket. Other X users reasoned that the bulge resulted from a padded suit, however the original poster disputed this, going as far as to provide examples of other padded suits to demonstrate the difference.
An unusual bulge has added fuel to the fire of speculations about Trump’s ill health
They continued: “People are suggesting this is a result of padded or extended shoulders. Neither of these things have to do with how a sleeve falls.” Another person queried: “Why does such a wealthy man not have well-tailored suits?” A third individual also made the suggestion that the bulge resulted from someone supporting the president to keep him steady, mere moments before the photograph was taken.
Skin discolouration
Yesterday evening (September 2), Trump addressed members of the American public in a major announcement regarding Space Command HQ, but many were instead left discussing what appearaed to be discolouration on his hands. Sharing a screengrab from the annoucement, one sharp-eyed X user wrote: “Trump’s hands are visibly 2 different colors today.” Others were quick to comment on Turmp’s voice sounding “weak”, while one social media critic remarked that the Oval Office podium was “acting as a walker to help him stand up”.
Apparant skin discolouration sent the rumour mill whirring once more(Image: Getty Images)
In a statement, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared that the President is “perfectly fine and has a tremendous amount of energy”. She told CNN: “The made-up speculation online is crazy and baseless, and it’s clearly being pushed by Democrat activists and left-wing lunatics.”
Bruised hands
On Monday, August 25, a dark bruise was spotted on Trump’s hand as he signed an executive order in the Oval Office, mere days after golf video showed him to have a bruised hand. Another image at a seperate event appeared to show that POTUS had applied make up to the back of his hand.
Speaking to Reach PLC, Medical Director of Manual Dr Jeff Foster expressed concern over the recurrence of the bruises over such a lengthy period of time. According to Dr Jeff: “It appears this bruise in question is recurring, having seen a similar bruise in August and November of last year.
President Trump’s hands appeared bruised during an important meeting(Image: Getty)
“The most likely explanation is that this could well be bruising from a recent cannula from the way it appears, and of course, as Donald Trump is nearly 80 years old, his skin is naturally thinner and weaker, which happens as we age, and therefore we bruise much more easily.
“The White House representatives have suggested Donald’s bruise is from constantly shaking hands with people; however, I would be concerned if this was indeed the case, as it could indicate the use of blood-thinning drugs or skin fragility.”
Back in April, when the bruises first came to attention the University of Salford’s Dr Gareth Nye suggested that President Trump could be undergoing IV therapy.
Late last month, eagle eyed politics fans noticed that POTUS appeared to have applied make-up to one of his hands(Image: Getty)
Dr Nye advised the Daily Star: “Bruising is much more common as you age due to the thinning of skin and weakening of blood vessels. As we age, even minor bumps can result in bruising, and there’s often very little underlying to suggest a health concern.
“This is more likely if a person is on blood-thinning medication or has been exposed to excessive sunlight. It could also be a completely benign condition called actinic purpura, which is also caused by excessive sun exposure. It does resemble the type of bruising left by IV drip insertion, although there’s no evidence of IV usage or need.”
Back in July, the White House confirmed President Trump was suffering from a chronic venous insufficiency, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealing that the 79-year-old had undergone a “comprehensive exam” including vascular testing after suffering swelling in his legs.
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Leavitt went on to add that Trump’s bruised hand was in fact consistent with “tissue damage from frequent handshaking” while taking aspirin, which she asserted is “part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen”.
Do you have a story to share? Email me at julia.banim@reachplc.com
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NFL player Travis Kelce got down on one knee and popped the question to girlfriend of two-years Taylor Swift last month – but the sports star cancelled his initial plans
Travis Kelce cancelled first proposal to Taylor Swift after stern ‘warning’
Taylor Swift’s future husband Travis Kelce called off his proposal to the pop singer before eventually popping the all-important question last month.
In August, the smitten couple, both 35, announced that they had secretly become engaged, two weeks prior to sharing the news with fans in a huge social media post.
Shortly after they recorded their joint appearance on the New Heights podcast, Travis is said to have taken Taylor out for dinner, before getting down on one knee in the back garden of his home in Lee Summit, Missouri, where he created a stunning floral garden around a gazebo for the happy occasion.
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However, Travis has since revealed that he originally planned to propose to Taylor on the water but someone close to him “warned” him against the idea. The NFL star opened up about his engagement for the first time on Wednesday’s episode of his New Heights podcast just over a week after the couple announced their happy news.
His admission came after one of Travis’ producers revealed that the sports star had recently proposed in the ocean, however it didn’t go according to plan, leaving Travis questioning his decision.
Detailing the awkward situation, the producer explained: “My head was bobbing up in the water, holding the ring while kicking your little feet to fight the current. Don’t recommend it. Travis did it on land. Much safer.” To which Travis replied: “I got warned, I got warned. I once thought I would do it on water but you did it. You showed heart.”
Travis shared the confession on his podcast today(Image: newheightshow/Instagram)
Travis’ brother Jason then make a dig at the newly-engaged star as he chimed in: “You thought you would do it on water. He did it in water.”
The sports star went on to gush that whenever he calls Taylor his future wife it makes him feel “giddy”.
Travis gushed: “Thank you guys for the congratulations. I appreciate everybody that has reached out and sent something, all the posts and excitement and it has been really fun telling everybody who I’m going to be spending the rest of my life with. It has been really fun. It has been awesome.”
Travis and Taylor got engaged last month(Image: taylorswift/Instagram)
Meanwhile Travis’ dad, Ed, has been very vocal about the engagement. During an interview on the Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma, he revealed that Travis hired a huge team to help the engagement run smoothly, with some even hiding in the bushes during the romantic moment.
Ed explained on the show that Travis had encouraged Taylor to go into the garden with him for a glass of wine before leaving the property for a meal out. He said that she may have realised it was a proposal once she was outside.
He said: “I think she knew something was up because as they approached, as they walked out there, she could see suddenly there’s a lot more flowers out there.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been an item since the summer of 2023(Image: Getty)
During the interview, Ed said his son’s garden had been decorated by people that “help Travis out with a lot of things”. He added: “They got it all ready. They actually saw them coming and hid in the bushes so they weren’t part of it.”
Asked how long his son had the ring before popping the question, Ed said: “Oh, I don’t know. I think I saw it earlier in the summer, like maybe July.” He said that Travis had been “ready” but “had a lot going on” over the last few months.
Ed said in the interview that Travis and Taylor kept the news of the engagement “quiet for a while”. He suggested that the decision was to distance it from her announcing her new album, the Life of a Showgirl, earlier this month. He said: “You don’t want to take away the energy from that.”
Rob Rinder, known for his work on the BAFTA-winning series Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, has something of a “posh” persona, but it turns out that it’s not quite as it seems
Rob Rinder has developed a somewhat “posh” persona(Image: Getty Images)
Rob Rinder has made a shocking confession about his posh-sounding voice, revealing he completely made up his accent. The qualified barrister turned telly star, known for his work on the BAFTA-winning series Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour (alongside BBC Radio 2 presenter Rylan Clark), has admitted that his refined speaking voice is actually invented.
Despite sounding incredibly well-to-do on television, the Judge Rinder favourite has confessed that his “Mitford” tone – likely referencing the aristocratic Mitford family from the 1930s – is completely manufactured.
Recently opening up about the bombshell, the 47-year-old revealed that he was raised near a legendary singer and actually created his distinctive accent when he was just a child, according to the Mail.
He revealed: “I know I sound terribly ‘Mitford’. But I grew up around the corner from Amy Winehouse in Southgate, so how I sound was invented at the age of five.”
Rob is known for his work on Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)
Speaking about the topic during an appearance on the Good Company podcast, Rob – who was born in Westminster and is reportedly mates with Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch – branded his voice as “artifice” and “complete fiction.”
He explained that his father worked as a taxi driver and he was brought up surrounded by Cockney accents, sharing examples such as: “Alright, boy. Alright, foxy.”
However, he claimed to have “culturally outgrown them” from a very young age.
“That’s how I grew up, and then at the age of three – no offence to them, although it sounds like a deliberate one – I sort of felt that I’d spiritually, intellectually, and culturally outgrown them and had enough,” Rob explained.
He also remembered feeling “surrounded by people he felt he had nothing in common with,” even jesting that he wasn’t “sure” they were related.
The Amazing Hotels star went on to say that it was a “pity” that the Jeremy Kyle Show wasn’t around at the time, as he would have been able to have a DNA test and “looked really disappointed at four” that he was related.
Rob revealed that his accent is something he “invented”(Image: Getty Images for BAFTA)
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Meanwhile, his co-star Rylan Clark recently addressed rumours of a romance with Rob. During a radio show broadcast, Rylan confirmed that he is “seeing someone” and is “happy” and “very content,” emphasising that the relationship was kept under wraps.
He was quick to quash speculation involving Rob, describing him as a “friend.”
Rob Rinder, known for his work on the BAFTA-winning series Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, has something of a “posh” persona, but it turns out that it’s not quite as it seems
Rob Rinder has developed a somewhat “posh” persona(Image: Getty Images)
Rob Rinder has made a shocking confession about his posh-sounding voice, revealing he completely made up his accent. The qualified barrister turned telly star, known for his work on the BAFTA-winning series Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour (alongside BBC Radio 2 presenter Rylan Clark), has admitted that his refined speaking voice is actually invented.
Despite sounding incredibly well-to-do on television, the Judge Rinder favourite has confessed that his “Mitford” tone – likely referencing the aristocratic Mitford family from the 1930s – is completely manufactured.
Recently opening up about the bombshell, the 47-year-old revealed that he was raised near a legendary singer and actually created his distinctive accent when he was just a child, according to the Mail.
He revealed: “I know I sound terribly ‘Mitford’. But I grew up around the corner from Amy Winehouse in Southgate, so how I sound was invented at the age of five.”
Rob is known for his work on Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)
Speaking about the topic during an appearance on the Good Company podcast, Rob – who was born in Westminster and is reportedly mates with Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch – branded his voice as “artifice” and “complete fiction.”
He explained that his father worked as a taxi driver and he was brought up surrounded by Cockney accents, sharing examples such as: “Alright, boy. Alright, foxy.”
However, he claimed to have “culturally outgrown them” from a very young age.
“That’s how I grew up, and then at the age of three – no offence to them, although it sounds like a deliberate one – I sort of felt that I’d spiritually, intellectually, and culturally outgrown them and had enough,” Rob explained.
He also remembered feeling “surrounded by people he felt he had nothing in common with,” even jesting that he wasn’t “sure” they were related.
The Amazing Hotels star went on to say that it was a “pity” that the Jeremy Kyle Show wasn’t around at the time, as he would have been able to have a DNA test and “looked really disappointed at four” that he was related.
Rob revealed that his accent is something he “invented”(Image: Getty Images for BAFTA)
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Meanwhile, his co-star Rylan Clark recently addressed rumours of a romance with Rob. During a radio show broadcast, Rylan confirmed that he is “seeing someone” and is “happy” and “very content,” emphasising that the relationship was kept under wraps.
He was quick to quash speculation involving Rob, describing him as a “friend.”
