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Andrea Bocelli: Why He Made Son Matteo Wait Years To Sing Before ‘Most Beautiful’ Moment

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Andrea Bocelli revealed why he made his son Matteo wait so many years to sing, when his daughter Virginia has already started performing aged nine,  and the “most beautiful” thing about it when he did.

Matteo is still only 25 but is fast becoming a global star. He shot to fame singing the Disney theme song Fall On Me from The Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie in 2018, and began appearing in stage at some of his father’s concerts that year. He was still studying music at the time and Andrea admitted he had doubts whether his son “was ready”. Since then Matteo has started to establish his own solo career, with a debut album expected in the coming months.

Matteo actually made his debut in September 2016 at the star-studded Celebrity Fight Night Italy gala, which his father and second wife Veronica host every year.

He was pulled from the crowd to sing an aria, apparently with no warning, with no microphone and with Andrea accompanying him on piano. You can scroll down to watch the incredible moment and hear just how impressive Matteo’s voice really is.

At the time, Andrea said: “Some time ago Matteo revealed that he would like to follow in my footsteps, so to speak. For a parent it is… it’s difficult to understand and to support because I know all the difficulties of the job very well. And to those he will need to add the difficulties of being the son of an artist.”

However, 18 months later, Matteo shot to fame (possibly almost as much for his looks as his voice) whe they recorded Fall On Me together.

In BBC Breakfast interview in November 2018, Andrea and Matteo discussed why the youngster had been made to wait so long. Especially when his yonger sister Virginia has started making public appearances and singing with their father aged nine.

Andrea said: “Because he was not ready. And now I don’t know if he is ready or not.”

Matteo jumped in, saying, “I’m not ready yet!”

Andrea added: “Now he is a student in the conservatory for singing and I hope he will become a very good singer.”

Matteo revealed how much help his father had given over the years and continues to give.

Matteo Bocelli’s debut performance in 2016 (Image: GETTY)

Matteo said: “I played the piano since I was six years old. I started study singing thee years ago because my dad said you need to wait for the changing of your voice or you could, not break it, damage it.”

Young Virginia, of course, does not have a developed adult voice, but she will not need to wait for her voice to break, like her brother.

Matteo made his recording debut with Andrea on the track Fall On Me, which also appeared on his father’s album Si.

Andrea explained why they choose to do that particular track and the incredible effect it has had.

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Keira Knightley Ponders a Swashbuckling Comeback in the Next Pirates of the Caribbean Installment

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In a recent interview with Collider,Knightley was asked about the possibility of reprising her role as Elizabeth Swann in the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. She responded by saying that she has not yet been approached about the project, but would definitely consider it if the opportunity arises.

“I don’t know if it’s happening,” Knightley said. “I haven’t heard anything about it. But, you know, I would always be open to the idea of revisiting Elizabeth Swann. It was a huge part of my life and career, and I’m very fond of the character.”

Knightley first appeared as Elizabeth Swann in the original “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” in 2003. She continued to play the character in the following two sequels, “Dead Man’s Chest” and “At World’s End,” before sitting out the fourth installment, “On Stranger Tides.”

While Knightley’s character was not present in “On Stranger Tides,” the film still managed to gross over $1 billion worldwide. The most recent entry in the franchise, “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” was released in 2017 and also went on to earn over $794 million globally.

It remains to be seen what the future holds for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, which has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years. Johnny Depp, who played the lead role of Captain Jack Sparrow, was dropped from the series following allegations of domestic abuse. The studio has since announced that it is planning to reboot the franchise with a new cast and crew.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise, Knightley’s potential return to the series would undoubtedly be a welcome sight for fans. Her portrayal of Elizabeth Swann was a key factor in the success of the early “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, and her absence from the later entries was felt by many.

Knightley has remained busy in the years since her last “Pirates” film, taking on a variety of roles in both independent and big-budget productions. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards for her performances in “Pride & Prejudice” and “The Imitation Game,” and has also appeared in films such as “Atonement,” “Anna Karenina,” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”

Whether or not Knightley ultimately returns to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, her fans can look forward to seeing her in a variety of upcoming projects. She is set to star in the upcoming biographical drama “Silent Night,” as well as the action thriller “The Essex Serpent

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Willow Smith Says She & Brother Jaden Felt “Shunned” By Black Community

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Willow Smith has made a huge revelation.

The singer has revealed on ‘Red Table Talkthat she and he brother Jaden felt “shunned” by the black community growing.

Her words below:

“With the African American community, I kind of felt like me and Jaden were shunned a little bit.”

Willow then went on to describe her and her brother’s unconventional presentations as a reason saying:

“We’re not gonna take pride in them because they’re too different. They’re too weird.”

Both she and Jaden began adopting more of an androgynous approach to their presentations in the early 2010s.

Their mom, Jada Pinkett Smith, then recalled the “firestorm” that occurred when Willow cut her hair.

To watch the latest episode of ‘Red Table Talk,’ click here.

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Jaden Smith Turns Heads in New Louis Vuitton Commercial

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Jaden Smith has long marched to the beat of his own drum.

And it’s a trajectory that continues in his starring role in Louis Vuitton’s latest commercial.

Smith rocks the LV Mansion line by Louis Vuitton, which reveals a gothic influence in the form of an ankle boot, and a loafer.

Check it all out after the jump…

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