Disney Taylor Swift said she felt compelled to protect fans after the Southport tragedy Taylor Swift broke down in tears after meeting survivors and families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage footage from her Eras tour reveals. The star met privately with some of those affected by the attack in July 2024,…
Getty Images The pop band VÆB represented Iceland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands by saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Israel’s official confirmation of its participation in the competition last week led to the withdrawal of all five countries. Stefan Eiriksson, director-general…
Getty Images A letter from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has now reached her estranged father, who is in hospital in the Philippines. Thomas Markle, who has reportedly had his left lower leg amputated, told the Mail on Sunday he does not want to die while distanced from his daughter. He said he wishes to…
Getty Images Glynne’s 2015 song Hold My Hand features in the viral Jet2 advert Are you prepared for this? Jess Glynne’s Hold My Hand has been named the UK’s TikTok song of the year thanks to the viral ‘nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday’ trend. The 2015 hit has become associated with ads for the holiday…
Reuters The Queen visited Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios to meet the crew and cast of Rivals Queen Camilla has visited the set of TV drama Rivals for a behind-the-scenes tour. The Queen met members of the cast and crew during filming of the second series of the hit show, based on the book written by…
Warner Brothers Discovery Netflix is buying Warner Brothers’ streaming services, including HBO, known for shows like Game of Thrones It sounds like a simple merger deal, but it’s got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama: a rich and powerful suitor, political intrigue, and plenty of cliffhangers. Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Brothers Discovery’s storied…
Simon Armstrong in North Shields 3 flavour cornetto Promoter Geoff Kirkwood—also known as “Man Power”—is a regular behind the decks. Ibiza-headlining DJs and Elvis impersonators may seem an unlikely combination, but for one unassuming social club it is proving a winning mix. Hundreds of people dance enthusiastically as the thundering basslines rumble. Downstairs, Away from the…
