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"Yellow" by ColdplayColdplay's "Yellow" on June 26, 2000, is more than a record; it's a timeless song that catapulted the band to global fame and became a defining theme song for the early 2000s. The reason it has remained popular is because of its simple but profound emotional power, delivered through a sticky melody and authentic lyrics. The song's origins are famously modest, considering lead singer Chris Martin wrote the chorus while gazing up at the stars. The lyrics themselves, to the surprise of many, are not a grand romantic gesture but rather a general feeling of devotion and wonder. Lyrical gems like "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you" and "For you, I'd bleed myself dry" are so deeply emotive that listeners can project their own feeling of love and devotion onto the music. The matching music video, an understated work of art wherein Martin walks alone along a deserted beach in slow-motion, is just as lovely and painful as the song itself. "Yellow" was iconic because it became a commercial and cultural phenomenon. It gave Coldplay their first UK top-five single and introduced them to the US market, paving the way for their later chart dominance. The worldwide popularity and anthemic, soaring chorus of the song have made it a live staple, played at sporting events and on film and television, so it remains very much alive in popular culture. Its ability to create a deep sense of hope and vulnerability has made it the standard for a generation, making it a classic song in the history of music today.
Scarlett JohannsonScarlett Johansson is an American actress and singer. Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in New York City, NY. Johansson began acting at a young age, starring in her first professional role at the age of eight. The role that made her famous was in 2003 in the critically acclaimed film "Lost in Translation," directed by Sofia Coppola. This role caused her to gain enormous amounts of recognition, and got her her first BAFTA nomination. Over the years, Johansson has starred in many films including "Match Point," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Her," "Marriage Story," and "Black Widow". Johansson has played a variety of characters, showing her talent in acting in different emotional and deep roles. Aside from acting, Johansson has had experience in the music world. In 2008 and 2009, Johannson released two albums, "Anywhere I Lay My Head" (2008) and "Break Up" (2009). Johannson has been nominated for several awards, including but not limited to , four Golden Globe nominations and two Academy Award nominations. Johannson is also passionate about being a humanitarian. She advocates for various causes including cancer research, and supports organizations such as Oxfam. In 2018 and 2019, Johansson was named the world's highest-paid actress. In 2021, Johannson can be seen being featured multiple times in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. In 2021, the Times named Johannson as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. From 2008 to 2011, Johannson was married to fellow actor Ryan Reynolds. From 2014 to 2017, Johannson was married to journalist Romain Dauriac. In 2020, Johannson married comedian Colin Jost, and is still currently married to him. Johnannson has two children. She has an 8 year old daughter shared with ex-husband Romain Dauriac, and a 1 year old son shared with her current husband Colin Jost.
