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Ellie Goulding Recovering After On-Stage Pyro Accident

Author Laila Abuelhawa
Ellie Goulding arrives at The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2023 at The Serpentine Gallery on June 27, 2023 in London, England.

Ellie Goulding was hit in the face by a firework last weekend in the middle of a performance. The 36-year-old singer took to Instagram Stories Wednesday (August 30) to update fans on her condition following the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, UK, last weekend. While performing her Calvin Harris collaborative hit “Miracle,” a pyrotechnic blasted up from the stage to her face. In a video that has been shared online, Goulding can be heard yelling, “Ah! F—!” and flipping her head down briefly before immediately continuing on with her set.

https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1696609224065946028?s=20

“To those asking I am ok! Pyro didn’t hit me directly in the face. Face is intact. Love you thank you x,”

Ellie Goulding speaks out after being hit by a firework in her face during a recent performance:

“To those asking I am ok!” pic.twitter.com/B34GPt3HRh

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 31, 2023?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Goulding wrote, adding a firework emoji. Making light of the situation, she also took to

*sees Ellie Goulding trending*
*closes app* pic.twitter.com/Uufe0DBfPe

— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) August 30, 2023?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter/X to post a meme with the caption: “*sees Ellie Goulding trending* *closes app.*” Goulding is set to go on her Higher Than Heaven tour later this year, kicking off in Dublin on October 16 before wrapping on November 7 in Berlin. Higher Than Heaven is the fifth studio album by the English singer-songwriter, released this past April.

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The Grammy nominee is not the first artist to suffer a pyrotechnics accident during an onstage performance. In 2015, 5 Seconds of Summer’s lead guitarist, Michael Clifford, suffered facial burns after his hair caught fire when he accidentally walked into a pyrotechnics display. He later posted a photo in which one side of his face was seen covered with bandages, writing “What the f—s up. sorry I couldnt finish the encore, but at least I look like two face. thanks for worrying every1 x.” A day later, Clifford performed with the band. However, Spanish pop star Joana Sainz García died following an onstage pyrotechnics malfunction in 2019. Decades ago in 1992, Metallica frontman James Hetfield suffered second-degree burns from an on-stage pyro accident.

10 Pop Songs To Add To Your Beach Playlist Now

When you’re soaking up the sun, you’ve got to have the tunes to match the vibe. Nothing is better than being in full-on relaxation mode than having the right music playing. We know it’s tough finding the right songs to fit the mood. Plus, when you’re unwinding, who has the time to sort through your music to create a queue? To make a solid beach playlist, we’ve created this list of 10 songs that are essential to having while hanging on the beach, or even in your backyard.

Artists like FIFTY FIFTY and WILLOW instantly put us in a zen mood. Meanwhile, for those who love to party it up, Dua Lipa and Bad Bunny are right there, too, to make you shake what your mama gave ya. You can’t forget about the girls going through heartache, though. With these breakup anthems, forget about your ex and thrive. Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus have that covered. Whatever your summer mood is, we’ve got the tunes to add a ray of sunshine to those long summer days. A perfect mix combines moods (“love is great” and “love is the worst”) and different tempos. It’s also fun to stack songs by superstars and newcomers on top of each other.

Take a look below at our top 10 picks for the best beach playlist.

  • Flowers - Miley Cyrus

    “Flowers” may have been released in January, but this song is perfect for the summer. We shall never tire of Miley’s confidence-boosting line of buying herself flowers and taking herself dancing. Nothing better than self-love, baby!

  • Dance The Night - Dua Lipa

    The Barbie soundtrack is filled with summer jams, but this Dua Lipa dance bop gets us dancing unconsciously. Just like many of her other upbeat songs, “Dance The Night Away” features the iconic claps that gets the crowd going.

  • Cupid - FIFTY FIFTY

    You’ve heard some version of this popular song on social media. Whether it’s the sped-up version or the original, this cute song is perfect to unwind to. Sung by the South Korean girl group FIFTY FIFTY, they debuted in November 2022, so they’re really new.

  • Where She Goes - Bad Bunny

    When we think of summer, we think of Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican rapper has consistently delivered music that makes us want to dance, and everyone feels that way, whether or not they speak Spanish. With “Where She Goes,” the artist takes a subtle dembow rhythm with Jersey club elements.

  • Calm Down - Rema & Selena Gomez

    “Calm Down” is the perfect song to play by the water. It’s at just the right tempo to dance or take a little nap — the ultimate chill island vibe. So if you catch us dosing off, don’t bug us.

  • Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift has a song for every mood and season. “Cruel Summer” is one of those songs that we put at the top of our playlists once summer hits. Off her 2019 Lover album, the song is a dreamy vibe.

  • Baby Don’t Hurt Me - David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray

    This remix of Haddaway’s “What Is Love” from 30 years ago (wow) is an example of how songs can be modernized and made better. In this David Guetta-produced track, the DJ includes vocals by English singer Anne-Marie and rising rapper Coi Leray. Fun fact, Ed Sheeran co-wrote the song! That man has his hand in every genre.

  • Wait a Minute! - WILLOW

    Before Willow Smith went full-on rock, her debut album featured this experimental pop hit, “Wait a Minute!” Breezy and uplifting, this is a song that always puts us in a good mood. Your whole beach crew won’t be able to stop themselves from belting out the lyrics.

  • If We Ever Broke Up - Mae Stephens

    19-year-old British singer-songwriter Mae Stephens’ hit single went viral on TikTok, and since then, the song has been all over the internet and radio waves. It’s a nice uplifting take on how to handle a breakup during the summer — don’t be sad, get even!

  • beachin - piri & tommy

    This pop group gives us major Pinkpantheress vibes and with their song “beachin,” made the perfect summer anthem. Their 2022 mixtape, Froge.mp3, has zero skips and are all a chill vibe you’ve got to add to your playlist.

Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.

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