One week after Live Nation insisted that Travis Scott’s Utopia concert at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt had not been canceled — despite numerous local news outlets reporting otherwise — Live Nation Middle East has confirmed that the July 28 show is, in fact, canceled. “We regret to inform …
Read More »Sinéad O'Connor, Fiery and Uncompromising Singer, Dead at 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the fiery Irish singer-songwriter whose striking voice briefly made her an unlikely pop superstar while her bold public stances on child abuse, war, and organized religion made her a controversial figure, has died at the age of 56. O’Connor’s family confirmed the singer’s death in a statement to …
Read More »Watch Sinead O'Connor Perform a Breathtaking 'Nothing Compares 2 U' on Her Final Tour
The devastating news that Sinead O’Connor has died arrived Wednesday afternoon. Details are scant, but O’Connor had battled mental health problems for years. She was just 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her family wrote in a statement. “Her family and …
Read More »Sinéad O'Connor Remembered: Jamie Lee Curtis, Tegan and Sara, and More Pay Tribute
Sinéad O’Connor’s family confirmed earlier today, July 26, that the Irish singer and songwriterdiedat age 56. O’Connor’s bold public stances on child abuse, war, and organized religion had made her a controversial figure throughout her career, while her music and uncompromising character also inspired generations of women to challenge the …
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Reprimands Judge For Showing Bias During Parkland Shooting Trial
Back in November, Judge Elizabeth A. Scherer sentenced Nikolas Cruz to life in prison without parole for killing 17 people in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Now, nearly nine months later, the judge has received a public reprimand from the Florida Supreme …
Read More »This Disney Heiress Has a Message for CEO Bob Iger (and Taylor Swift)
“I woke up one day and realized that, just by virtue of being born lucky, I had so much more than everyone else,” says Abigail Disney. “And I don’t think I’ve slept well since I figured that out.” Disney, the granddaughter of The Walt Disney Company co-founder Roy O. Disney, …
Read More »Ozempic Users Report Stomach Paralysis from Weight Loss Drug: 'So Much Hell'
Ever since Ozempic was first released to the public in 2018, the diabetic injectable has become a fan favorite for patients — even those without diabetes — to lose weight. Others in its drug class like Wegovy, have also seen a surge in demand, one so high that the Food …
Read More »LeBron James' Son Bronny Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Basketball Workout
LeBron James’ son Bronny suffered cardiac arrest during a basketball workout on Monday. The athlete was taken from the University of Southern California campus, where practice was held, to the hospital where he was treated in the intensive care unit. He was later released to general care, a spokesperson for …
Read More »'Barbie' Director Greta Gerwig on How She Got Ryan Gosling to Sing
Barbenheimer wasn’t a thing yet when Greta Gerwig spoke to Rolling Stone about her Barbie movie back in early June, but she was already trying to will it into existence. “I am such a huge Christopher Nolan fan,” she said. “My hope would be everybody goes to both. I guess …
Read More »Leaked Texts Show Andrew Tate's Alleged Trafficking Tactics
When far-right influencer Andrew Tate was arrested by Romanian authorities on suspicion of sex trafficking last December, the Romanian agency DIICOT argued that Tate and his brother Tristan used the “loverboy method” to lure women to their compound in Bucharest under the guise of having a relationship with them before …
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