Charlie Puth Defends Ballet & Opera, Slams Timothée Chalamet

0:00Today is March 11th. Here's what's trending in Entertainment. Charlie Putth recently spoke up for art forms like ballet and opera that aren't always in the spotlight. The singer shared his thoughts after actor Timothy Shalamay made some off-hand remarks about their popularity during a public event. Putth stressed how these older styles still shape today's music and movies. Back in February 2026, Shalamay joined Matthew McConaughey at a town hall hosted by Variety and CNN at the University of Texas at Austin. While chatting, the 30-year-old actor joked that mentioning ballet and opera might cost him viewers, laughing at office taking shots for no. Reason. The comments drew quick backlash from performers in those fields. A Canadian opera singer called it a disappointing view and pushed for uplifting live theater arts. A Brazilian actor and singer urged Shalamay to experience ballet and opera firsthand. Even on the views March 9th episode, Post pointed out his family ties to the New York City Ballet and said dismissing others art doesn't sit.

1:04Well, on March 11th, the 34-year-old Putth posted on X that even less popular art leaves lasting traces in modern hits. He noted current music owes a lot of styles from centuries back. Shalamay has an Academy Award nomination coming up for his role in Marty Supreme. Meanwhile, Putth drops his new album Whatever's Clever on March 27th. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com