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Shawn Mendes performs onstage during the 8th annual "We Can Survive" concert hosted by Audacy at Hollywood Bowl on October 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California
Amy Sussman/GI for AudacyShawn Mendes has paid the price for trying to look good on Instagram.
Over the weekend, the “Wonder” singer shared a snap of himself shirtless while taking a hike with friends in Los Angeles. Though Mendes’ friend was able to capture a quality picture of the singer for his Instagram feed, the behind-the-scenes video from the shoot shows the 23-year-old nearly slipping down a steep trail after flexing his muscles for the camera while John Mayer’s “Gravity” appropriately plays in the background.
Thankfully, Mendes was able to pull himself up and was fine enough to share the hilarious moment to his Instagram feed. “I guess that’s what I get,” he captioned the post, making fun of himself for trying to show off.
Apart from shirtless snaps, Mendes has shared progress reports on his forthcoming music. Most recently, the hitmaker has been teasing new music online, posting various clips of him in the studio with collaborators and even sharing a clip of a song.
On Jan. 18, Mendes posted a 12-second clip of him in a car on FaceTime, jamming out to a demo of a song he’s been working on during the call. The clip then cut to the crooner in the studio, working on the same high-energy track on guitar in the studio. “Y’all dig this?” Mendes asked in the video’s caption. Ex-girlfriend and “Señorita” collaborator Camila Cabello commented on the post, writing, “Ur crazy wildcat” — a reference to High School Musical and the signature line Vanessa Hudgens’ Gabriella says to Zac Efron’s Troy.
See Mendes’ newest Instagram post below, and click through for the video.
Take That have revealed details of their upcoming album Dreamers, shared news of a fresh single titled Feel My Love, and unveiled international dates for their 2027 Dreamers Tour.
Nearly two months after completing their second Circus tour, the hugely successful trio of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald have announced an extensive European schedule featuring over 30 concerts. They have also revealed that their tenth studio record is scheduled for release later this year.
The album’s third track, Feel My Love, will be available next Friday, September 4, 2026, and features Irish American singer and songwriter Michael Patrick Kelly.
The song comes after You’re A Superstar and Sweet July, both of which were performed throughout The Circus Live tour.
The Dreamers Tour will be Take That’s largest European run in several years, with 31 concerts scheduled across 16 countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Ireland. The journey will open in Zurich on June 3 before concluding in Tüßling, Germany, on July 23, while additional performances are expected to be revealed. Audiences will hear songs from Dreamers alongside favourites from the group’s 30 year catalogue.
Those hoping to access tickets ahead of the public sale can preorder Dreamers beginning September 2 at 10am local time. Presales through participating venues will start on September 3, followed by the general release of tickets one day later. Complete tour information can be found at takethat.com.
The announcement of fresh music and further concerts will come as welcome news to supporters, particularly after Gary opened up about the difficult emotions he experienced following The Circus Live tour.
Speaking honestly in a video posted to Instagram, the 55 year old performer admitted that he had “fallen off a cliff” after the returning tour finished at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on July 4.
He explained that he had spent several weeks attempting to film the message: “Whenever we come off tour, it always feels a little bit of an anti-climax… but for some reason, it just feels like I’ve completely fallen off a cliff since the end of the shows.”
Gary also reached out to anyone experiencing similar feelings after the concerts, explaining that the emotional intensity of performing appears to become stronger with every passing year.
Looking back on the happiness the tour brought, he confirmed that The Circus will not be staged for a third time because the demanding production has become too physically challenging at his age.
While hinting at what comes next, Gary said: “I got to run away with The Circus twice. Now I’m running towards our next exciting, brand-new show."
Alongside a recently released Netflix documentary offering viewers a glimpse behind the scenes, Take That’s Manchester concert during the returning Circus run became the most viewed live streamed UK performance so far after airing through Amazon Music.
