{"id":2225638,"date":"2026-01-07T13:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2225638"},"modified":"2026-01-07T13:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:01:07","slug":"raye-shuts-down-london-street-to-film-secret-new-music-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/raye-shuts-down-london-street-to-film-secret-new-music-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Raye \u2018shuts down London street\u2019 to film secret new music video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/raye\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Raye;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Raye<\/a> was reportedly spotted filming a top-secret new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/music-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:music video;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">music video<\/a> in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/london\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:London;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">London<\/a> this week, after shutting down a residential street in Walthamstow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/showbiz\/celebrity-news\/british-phonographic-industry-lola-young-lily-allen-jo-twist-official-charts-b1264463.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The singer-songwriter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The singer-songwriter<\/a>, 28, was seen dancing and singing in the freezing temperatures on Monday, dressed in a velvet gown and performing alongside a painted fake zebra crossing, which had been temporarily added to the road for the shoot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Locals were said to be stunned by the unexpected appearance, with some peering out of windows while one delivery worker was reportedly \u201cstopped in his tracks\u201d by the surprise filming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A source told <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=45843X1573846&amp;articleId=b1265330&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Ftvandshowbiz%2F37830491%2Fraye-shuts-street-for-secret-video-shoot%2F&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/showbiz\/raye-films-new-music-video-walthamstow-london-b1265330.html\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Sun;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Sun <\/a>that the project was kept tightly under wraps. \u201cWhile most people stayed at home because the weather was so cold, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/raye\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Raye;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Raye<\/a> was a total trooper and got to work on a big, top-secret new video,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cResidents had only been told the street was being closed for filming, with no indication of who the star might be. It was freezing out there, but she was dancing and singing in this velvet dress like a total pro. There was a fake zebra crossing drawn on the road and she was skipping across it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Raye is currently on a high after starting off the new year with a number one single (PA)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Standard has contacted a representative for Raye for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The sighting comes just days after Raye celebrated a major career milestone, after <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/culture\/music\/raye-sabrina-carpenter-singers-official-charts-company-sam-fender-b1264759.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:her track Where Is My Husband officially reached number one on the UK singles chart;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">her track Where Is My Husband officially reached number one on the UK singles chart<\/a>, marking the first chart-topper of 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The singer marked the achievement in dramatic fashion at home, sharing a series of celebratory Instagram photos. Wearing a glamorous grey feathered gown, she clutched her trophy as she punched the air and screamed with delight in one image, while another showed her quietly cradling the award with her eyes closed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The chart success followed a slow-burn rise, with the song climbing steadily over 15 weeks thanks to strong streaming numbers and viral social media traction. The single has now become Raye\u2019s second UK number one, following her 2023 breakthrough hit Escapism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The track is also set to feature on her forthcoming 2026 studio album and marks her 20th Top 40 single across a decade-long career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Raye\u2019s latest triumph caps a remarkable turnaround in the music industry. Born Rachel Agatha Keen, she previously signed to Polydor but later parted ways with the label after years of delayed or shelved album releases, speaking openly about feeling creatively blocked during that time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After going independent and partnering with Human Re Sources, the singer regained control of her output \u2014 a decision that proved pivotal to her resurgence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She previously discussed the emotional toll of those early struggles <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/louis-theroux-interviews-raye-bbc-140030355.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:in Louis Theroux Interviews;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">in Louis Theroux Interviews<\/a>, saying she ultimately wanted \u201cto be a person who\u2019s in control of my life\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That determination has since paid off. From critical acclaim for her debut album 21st Century Blues to record-breaking Brit Awards wins and now a return to the top of the singles chart, Raye\u2019s journey has become one of the most compelling comeback stories in modern British pop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source uk.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raye was reportedly spotted filming a top-secret new music video in London this week, after shutting down a residential street in Walthamstow. 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