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Ed Sheeran Challenges Keir Starmer to Get £250m for Music Lessons: ‘The Time to Act is Now’
Ed Sheeran has written an impassioned open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, appealing to the UK government to commit immediately and in the long-term to music education. The Grammy-winning singer is backed by over 600 other high-profile voices from the music industry, including Harry Styles, Stormzy, Robert Plant, and Eric Clapton, all demanding a £250m […] More
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Guns N’ Roses Introduces Isaac Carpenter as New Drummer in Place of Frank Ferrer
Guns N’ Roses have officially introduced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, replacing the band’s longest-standing percussionist, Frank Ferrer. Isaac Carpenter, 45, is best known for his 12-year stint behind Duff McKagan’s Loaded, a position he filled from 1999 to 2011. Further, Carpenter has been a member of the rock band Awolnation since 2014, bringing […] More
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Tobias Forge Hints at the End of Ghost’s Lore: ‘That Element Will Probably Be Over Soon’
Tobias Forge, the mastermind behind the Swedish metal band Ghost, has hinted that the band’s signature lore could soon come to a close. In a recent interview, he revealed that the storytelling aspect of Ghost, which has been a cornerstone of their identity for years, may be approaching its final chapter. Forge’s words are just […] More
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Hamilton and Leclerc Disqualified Following Technical Infractions at Chinese Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix after post-race checks uncovered technical breaches on their Ferraris. Hamilton’s vehicle had excessive wear on the skid block, and Leclerc’s car was below the minimum weight prescribed. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly was also excluded for the same weight issue, contributing to the drama of […] More
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Elton John Reflects on Music’s Life-Saving Power Amid Fame and Addiction Struggles
Music legend Elton John has spoken poignantly about his life and the effect that music has had on his existence. In an open interview, the 77-year-old explained that music “almost killed” him in the volatile years of his fame. “I can’t live without music.”. It almost killed me, but it also saved my life, and […] More
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Honest Davina McCall Reveals Her Brain Tumour Surgery on Comic Relief
Davina McCall was visibly choked up as she recounted her own health experience as part of Comic Relief’s live broadcast. The television host, who had also had brain surgery in November 2024 to have a benign tumour removed, paused for a moment to consider the hardship she had encountered. The tumour, identified as a colloid […] More
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Heathrow Airport Reopens after Sudden Power Outage Halts Flights
Flights at Heathrow Airport resumed on Saturday morning after a fire broke out in an electrical substation close to the airport. The fire had caused a huge power outage, grinding operations at one of the world’s busiest transport centers to a halt. Heathrow confirmed on Saturday morning that it was back to full operation again. […] More
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Tuchel Demands Better from Rashford and Foden Following England’s Victory
Thomas Tuchel started his stint as England’s manager with a 2-0 win against Albania but admitted that his side must do better, with special mention of Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden. The duo, who played on the wings, failed to make much of an impression and were replaced after they were unable to convert their […] More
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Saffron Walden Named as the UK’s Best Place to Live
Saffron Walden, a quaint town in Essex, recently won the highly sought-after title of the best place to live in the UK, says The Sunday Times. It beat 71 other options, including thriving metropolises and peaceful rural villages, to the top spot. It takes the lead this year from last year’s winner, North Berwick in […] More
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Jason Bourne Franchise Seeks New Home as Universal Loses Rights
The Jason Bourne franchise is on the move, as the estate of author Robert Ludlum explores new opportunities for the spy series beyond Universal Studios. WME, acting on behalf of Ludlum’s estate, is actively shopping the rights to both the Bourne franchise and the larger Ludlum library, which could mean a reboot for the popular […] More
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Kelly Clarkson’s Emotional Message Leaves Fans Concerned
Kelly Clarkson recently marked a significant career milestone, but her emotional speech had an added touch of melancholy. To commemorate the 1000th episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the artist and television host visibly teared up while speaking to her audience. While she profusely thanked her fans and viewers, she also made a personal revelation […] More
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Kyle Walker To Begin for England as Tuchel Readies for Back-Four Formation
Kyle Walker is in line to bring himself within reach of his 100th England cap, with the veteran defender likely to begin in Thomas Tuchel’s first game as boss against Albania on Friday evening. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has reportedly made a strong impression on Tuchel during training, positioning himself for a return to international duty […] More
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Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund Buys 25% of London’s Covent Garden for £570 Million
The sovereign wealth fund of Norway has made a significant investment by purchasing a 25% stake in one of London’s most historic districts, Covent Garden. The transaction, worth £570 million, marks the fund’s continued faith in central London’s real estate market future. Owned by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), this sovereign wealth fund is the […] More
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Kirsty Coventry Becomes History’s First Woman and African IOC President
Kirsty Coventry has made history as she became the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after winning in the first round of voting. The former Zimbabwean swimmer beat a seven-candidate list, which had Sebastian Coe, the British sports administrator and double Olympic gold medalist, in a shock victory. Coventry won 49 of the […] More
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Eddie Jordan: Maverick Who Transformed Formula One Dies at 76
Homages across the global Formula One community have been flowing in since the death of Eddie Jordan at the age of 76. The flamboyant Irishman, famous for his colorful personality and huge enthusiasm for motor sport, overcame the odds to found and manage the independent Jordan Grand Prix team. Under his leadership, the team also […] More
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