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Taylor Swift: The end of an Era(s Tour) - but not Obama's book record

Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-played artist yesterday and ends her monumental Eras Tour this weekend. She’s also landed the biggest book launch of the year in the US with the publication of her official Era's Tour book. However, fans have noticed multiple eras - sorry, errors...

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Who tops the Global, US and UK lists?

TayTay, Sabrina, Billie... How many of your favourites made the lists?

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What links Kamala Harris, Chappell Roan and mascot Phryge this year?

A list of mispronounced names and words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala Harris to Chappell Roan, via French Olympic mascot Phryge, Barry Keoghan and weight-loss drug Semaglutide. Which ones have you been struggling with?

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MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced

The likes of Central Cee, Bashy and Ghetts will battle it out for Best Male Act, while RAYE, Nia Archives, Little Simz and Jorja Smith are all up for Best Female Act. The 2025 MOBO Awards will take place next February in Newcastle, UK.

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Apple Music Replay: What is the most played song of 2024?

It's been a banner year for women, the biggest in global songs chart history. Taylor Swift did very well, as did a certain Mr. Kendrick Lamar with his hit diss track 'Not Like Us'.

Cinema

Sean Penn slams Oscars for ‘extraordinary cowardice’

Actor / Director Sean Penn has criticised the Academy and Hollywood, especially for its lack of courage when it comes to funding films that expand "cultural expressions". He also slammed how the system made it difficult for the Donald Trump origin story 'The Apprentice' to find a distributor.

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Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson dies aged 69

Eminem disparaged his mother in many of his hit songs, with Debbie Nelson even suing her son for defamation in 1999. Over the years, their relationship seemed less tense, with the rapper apologizing for some of his lyrics.

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By order of the Peaky Blinders: Ukrainian unit receives show caps

Ukrainian National Guard soldiers from the Peaky Blinders special operations group have received caps signed by the show's creator, with one signed by actor Cillian Murphy.

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Kneecap share '10 Rules To Live By’- reaffirm solidarity for Palestine

“Be outspoken, leave your mark and stand up for your people. Stand up for Palestine, and stand up for oppressed people around the world.”

Lifestyle

Alex Consani becomes first trans woman to win Model Of The Year

Consani has won 2024's Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards, becoming the first transgender woman to do so.

Cinema

Most streamed movie of the past five years revealed

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? it calls me / And no one knows how far it goes...” It goes straight to the top of the streaming podium, that’s where.

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Village People singer thanks Trump for using 'Y.M.C.A.'

Trump is notorious for using music at his campaign rallies without the artists’ permission. However, one musician is happy that Trump used his song - and has denied that it is a "gay anthem"...

Cinema

European Film Awards 2024: Who will win this year’s Best Film?

The European equivalent of the Oscars are on tonight and 'Emilia Pérez' by Jacques Audiard and this year’s Golden Lion winner 'The Room Next Door' by Pedro Almodóvar lead the nominations. Time for some predictions...

Food and Drink

Ever wanted to drink mayonnaise? Japan has you covered

Japan’s latest viral drink may be too much for palates to handle...

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Roger Waters insults Thom Yorke over stance on Israel-Palestine

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has called Radiohead’s Thom Yorke a "prick" over Palestine stance, adding that he is "very damaged and deeply insecure."

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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison

Salehi’s release comes after he was sentenced to death in April on the capital offence of “corruption on earth”.

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‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024

‘Brain rot’ refers to the “supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material considered to be trivial or unchallenging.”

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Rumours' - The 'official' satire of the G7

Gormless global leaders. Masturbating zombies. Giant forest-dwelling brains. Here's the strangest political satire you didn't know you needed.

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Legendary guitar brand Gibson hits Donald Trump with cease and desist

The MAGA-branded line of guitars was launched as “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump.” Gibson says it infringes on its trademarks.

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Drake alleges defamation and makes second legal move against UMG

Hip-hop artists usually drop bangers, not lawsuits... But Drake has now filed a second legal dispute against Universal Music Group, this time for defamation surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’.

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