Murphy Says 1990s Band Turned Down Five-Album Deal

Cillian Murphy and Taylor Swift appeared on The Graham Norton Show, where Swift promoted her new album The Life of a Showgirl, discussed her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, called the ring a “hardware upgrade,” and said the wedding will be planned after she finishes album promotion; reports put the ring’s value between $700,000 and $1,000,000. Murphy, who was on to promote his new film Steve, went viral for an understated, poker-faced reaction when Swift showed the ring. He also said his 1990s Cork band, The Sons of Mr Green Genes, turned down a five-album record deal and later expressed feeling embarrassed discussing record deals on the show. Murphy’s son Aran, reported to be about 17–18, was spotted in the audience and drew attention for his resemblance to his father; Swift praised Murphy’s sons as “the future of our world.” The segment combined album and film promotion, family moments and a viral reaction.