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Justin Bieber closed weekend one of Coachella 2026 with a headlining set that had attendees buzzing for days. The return to a major festival stage was minimalist by design, featuring songs from his SWAG and SWAG II eras alongside career hits, a choice many described as bold after four years away ... Read full article.

After a four-year hiatus, Euphoria returns with a western edge, turning its high-school drama into a frontier tale that feels as much about the American gaze as it is about Rue, Jules, Nate and Cassie. The new season leans into a desert-tinged mood, with the characters wrestling with fame, ... Read full article.

Trump took aim at Pope Leo in a blistering online broadside, describing the pontiff as 'weak' and 'terrible' in a clash that drew fast reaction from religious and political circles worldwide. The exchange highlights how a personal public dispute can spill into diplomacy and faith, even as leaders ... Read full article.

There is a brand-new trailer of the much-hyped next Hunger Games movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and it makes it clear that viewers should expect a devastating (albeit brilliantly acted and visually spectacular) story. The trailer, which was posted to the official Lionsgate ... Read full article.

Euphoria season 3 is here after a four-year wait, and UK viewers get the first episode on Monday, April 13. The new season will air weekly, with episodes dropping at 2am UK time on Mondays, mirroring the US release at 9pm ET on Sundays. Viewers in the UK can watch on HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, or NOW, ... Read full article.

Chennai is buzzing as the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election season warms up, and the trend isn’t just about speeches or rallies. Whistles—the symbol allotted to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay—are now flying off shelves. Retailers and manufacturers report a sharp spike in whistle ... Read full article.

The Hulu revival Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair brings the beloved dysfunctional family back to center stage, and the final episode promises more than a laugh-filled reunion. In a moment fans have been anticipating, Malcolm confronts years of bottled-up feelings in an intense scene with ... Read full article.

Rory McIlroy claimed the Masters 2026 title with a final-round performance that kept nerves jangling from tee to green. The two-time Masters champion edged Scottie Scheffler and a host of challengers as the rounds closed, delivering a win that will be remembered for its late-stage tension. The ... Read full article.

At least 30 people were killed when a crushing crowd surged toward the entrance of Citadelle Laferrière, the storied fortress in northern Haiti, during an annual celebration. Witnesses describe a thundering crush as families and visitors pressed forward, hoping to catch a glimpse of the historic ... Read full article.

Tamil Nadu police on Sunday arrested six persons involved in leaking Jana Nayagan on multiple digital platforms. A case was registered at the State Cyber Crime Investigation Centre based on a complaint filed by KVN Productions. The investigation reveals the leak spanned various online platforms ... Read full article.

At Coachella 2026 in Indio, Sabrina Carpenter headlined the festival Friday night, delivering an Old Hollywood-themed set. During the performance, a fan let out a Zaghrouta, a traditional Arabic celebration call, and Carpenter reacted by asking, “I think I heard someone yodel. Is that what you’re ... Read full article.

Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella’s opening night with a show that felt like a full-blown theatrical revue, turning the Empire Polo Club into a sun-scorched stage for madcap maximalism. The pop star delivered a performance that blended music, comedy and spectacle, complete with elaborate sets ... Read full article.

The city of Seattle was the place where the first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the US was unveiled on Saturday. The life-size bronze statue, the first of its kind ever to be installed by a city government in the US, is placed in a busy downtown Seattle location, Westlake ... Read full article.

Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai after suffering a cardiac arrest and respiratory issues, her son confirmed. The loss has set off an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow artists, with leaders across the country joining in mourning. Bhosle's career ... Read full article.

Mumbai woke to sobering news as Asha Bhosle, the cultural icon whose voice defined a generation of Bollywood hits, died at a hospital in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack. The 92-year-old singer’s remarkable career spanned decades, during which she inspired countless artists and listeners with ... Read full article.

Electronic musician Anyma, real name Matteo Milleri, spoke out after his Coachella set was canceled by severe weather conditions early Saturday morning. In a late-night message on X, he said he was heartbroken and truly devastated, apologizing for the disruption and noting he’s working on a ... Read full article.

England's Red Roses beat Ireland at Allianz Stadium in front of a record 77,120 fans for a Women's Six Nations opener, a figure that underlines the rapid growth of the women's game since England's World Cup triumph. The match also follows the sport's broader surge in popularity, with a World Cup ... Read full article.

Coachella has become a playground for influencers, but Geese just reminded us why we actually care about live music. Here is why we need more absurdist DIY energy in the desert. Let’s be honest: music festivals have become a bit of a snooze fest. Between the hyper-curated influencer outfits and the ... Read full article.

Coachella 2026 didn't just showcase performances; it turned the festival into a runway for the desert. As fans streamed in, the street-style snapshot became the headline, with graphic band tees, oversized denim, and sunlit metallics dominating the grounds. The vibe was playful yet polished, a ... Read full article.

Labrinth will not be involved in Euphoria's third season, HBO has confirmed, a surprising turn after he helped shape the score and songs for the first two series. The London singer and producer wrote and contributed tracks like Formula, Still Don’t Know My Name and the Grammy-nominated Never Felt ... Read full article.

Bafta has apologised unreservedly after an independent review identified structural weaknesses in its planning, escalation procedures and crisis coordination around this year’s awards ceremony. The findings show the organisation did not fully appreciate the risk of a live broadcast, early warning ... Read full article.

TV presenter Eamonn Holmes is in hospital after suffering a stroke, with GB News confirming he is responding well to treatment.\n\nHolmes was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had a stroke. Colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery, with the network noting he is ... Read full article.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated a winner on Grand National Day at Aintree, turning the famous stage into a moment of personal triumph on one of horse racing’s biggest days. His horse crossed the line amid cheers from crowds gathered for the day’s grand spectacle and ... Read full article.

Tyson Fury returns to the ring in London, stepping back into the spotlight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in a heavyweight clash that has drawn fans back to the sport after a long layoff. Fury hasn’t fought in 16 months, and his return sentence about boxing being ... Read full article.

A curious promotional stunt has popped up around Camden Town: posters for a band calling themselves the Cockroaches promote a vinyl-only white-label single titled "Rough And Twisted" slated for release this Saturday. The setup even points curious listeners to a site where they can sign up for more ... Read full article.

Eldest daughter dives into parentification, the weight of quiet caregiving, and the burnout no one talks about. Are you the responsible one? I did not choose to be the person who knows everyone's blood type and the exact location of the property deeds. I did not sign up to be the unofficial ... Read full article.

The royal calendar is filling up as the Royal Family prepares to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, a milestone born in 1926 that will be celebrated across Britain. The centenary is framed as a nod to seven decades of service, a reign that helped shape modern Britain. In London, the royals ... Read full article.

Doechii and Lady Gaga released Runway, a new single from The Devil Wears Prada 2, arriving ahead of the film’s May 1 debut. The track blends fashion-forward energy with sharp lyricism, as Gaga teases: \"You gonna burn your tongue on this tea,\" before Doechii adds, \"Got the front row screaming, ... Read full article.

Violet Grohl just gave the internet a masterclass in handling the nepo baby label. Is it time we move on from the outrage and just listen to the music? For the last couple of years, the internet has been obsessed with one specific demographic: the children of famous people. We gave them a catchy ... Read full article.

After years away from the spotlight, Malcolm in the Middle returns with Life’s Still Unfair, a Hulu-backed revival that brings most of the original cast back to share the screen with a fresh ensemble. Fans can expect the same sharp wit and quirky family dynamics, now updated for a new era as the ... Read full article.

Here’s Jacob Steinberg’s report from the London Stadium. West Ham double up twice to thrash Wolves and put Spurs in relegation zone. The Hammers, who looked doomed earlier in the season, found new momentum as winter reinforcements helped spark a late-season surge. The moment that seemed to change ... Read full article.

From dumpster-dived albums to TikTok-famous chapbooks, the internet loves unearthing the chaotic past of indie legends like Sufjan Stevens. Here is why we are addicted to the hunt for the weird and unreleased. The internet has a funny way of making the private public at the most unexpected times. ... Read full article.

Diane Morgan is back as Philomena Cunk in a new series titled Cunk On Cinema. The show will see Cunk examine the history of cinema, delivering her trademark mix of curiosity, mischief, and offbeat observations as she navigates milestones, movements, and missteps that shaped film as we know ... Read full article.

HBO Max released the first five minutes of Euphoria season 3, teasing a darker turn ahead of the Sunday premiere. The clip centers on Rue, Zendaya’s drug-addicted protagonist, speeding through the Chihuahuan Desert in a dusty SUV on a tense border-crossing mission. As she nears the U.S. border, she ... Read full article.

Jana Nayagan, one of the year’s most anticipated Tamil films, starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by H. Vinoth, was illegally leaked online in its entirety late Thursday. What began as reports of a few scenes circulating online quickly escalated into a full-scale leak, with the film reportedly ... Read full article.

A new mini-series revival of Malcolm in the Middle, titled Life’s Still Unfair, arrives on Hulu this week, bringing back fan favorites and a dose of 2000s nostalgia. Critics are broadly positive about the comeback, praising it for leaning into what made the original so memorable while updating the ... Read full article.

A new chapter seems to be unfolding for Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott, with reports that Plaza is pregnant with their first child. The pair were recently seen out and about in New York, a moment that fashion watchers are calling a chic, modern twist: letting a pregnancy announcement double as ... Read full article.

Tens of thousands of BTS fans braved torrential rain to witness the group’s official Arirang tour kickoff at Goyang Stadium, just outside Seoul. The weather couldn’t dampen the spectacle as the septet powered through a set that included nearly every track from the new Arirang collection alongside a ... Read full article.

Is it art or just an expensive prank? Louis Vuitton's new watering can bag costs more than a car, proving that luxury fashion is now all about the attention economy. Luxury has always been about exclusivity, but Louis Vuitton’s latest release feels like a high-stakes social experiment. Under the ... Read full article.

Dhurandhar 2 has completed its third week at the box office with a steady Rs 110.60 crore in domestic earnings, a figure that keeps the film on a strong footing but falls short of the third-week record set by its predecessor. The movie’s domestic net collections stand at Rs 1,048.42 crore, while ... Read full article.

Reliving the early 2000s, a new wave of memories from the Malcolm in the Middle cast is surfacing as they look back on their rise from child stars to adults in the spotlight. Frankie Muniz opens up about the era, admitting that Amanda Bynes once intimidated him while highlighting a close bond with ... Read full article.

Buzz Lightyear and the Pizza Planet truck are officially hitting Fortnite. Is this crossover culture a dream come true or a sign that gaming is losing its soul? The battle bus just got a little more crowded. With the arrival of Buzz Lightyear and Emperor Zurg in Fortnite, we are witnessing another ... Read full article.

Instagram finally lets us edit comments! It is a win for perfectionists, but are we losing the raw, hilarious honesty of the accidental typo? Let's dive into the end of an era. For years, we lived in a digital wild west. You would spend ten minutes crafting the perfect witty comeback to a friend’s ... Read full article.

Ahead of HBO's Euphoria Season 3 premiere, creator Sam Levinson spoke on the red carpet about the show's future and the personal toll of recent events. He made clear there are no current plans for a fourth season, adding that he writes every season as if it were the last and wants to deliver a slam ... Read full article.

Doug Allan, a pioneering wildlife cameraman and photographer, has died after becoming unwell during a trekking trip in Nepal. He was 74. Allan served as the principal cameraman on iconic wildlife documentaries, including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet, and spent decades in the ... Read full article.

Fans of Euphoria have a date to circle: the long-awaited third season will debut on April 12. The upcoming chapter promises the same risk-taking storytelling while nudging the cast toward new, grown-up dynamics as they carry the weight of their characters forward. Creator Sam Levinson has hinted ... Read full article.

Sturgill Simpson, performing under the Johnny Blue Skies alias with his band The Dark Clouds, announced a US tour that aimed to keep ticket prices steady despite inflation and rising touring costs. After pre-sales sparked chatter about higher prices, Simpson took to Instagram to explain the math ... Read full article.

Aubrey Plaza is pregnant with her first child, and she’s doing it with her actor boyfriend Chris Abbott. The couple has been spotted in public settings, and Plaza’s baby bump has become a focal point of recent appearances. The news marks a joyful milestone for the duo, who have been navigating the ... Read full article.