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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry dating rumours confirmed?
Everyone needs some temporary respite from punishing news headlines... And former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop superstar Katy Perry may have given us a brief moment of levity, with dating rumours seemingly confirmed by photos published this weekend.
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Taylor Swift breaks Adele's album sales record in less than a week
Despite mixed reviews, Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' has broken a major record held by British singer Adele. Swift's 12th album has now secured a new record for the largest week, by equivalent album units, for an album.
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UK prosecutors threaten to appeal terror charge against Kneecap rapper
A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesperson said they were appealing the decision to dismiss the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. The case was thrown out last month and now, Kneecap have released a statement addressed to the "Police (British) State".
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Why will Robbie Williams not be playing the final show of his tour?
British singer Robbie Williams' concert at Ataköy Marina, which was due to take place tonight, has been cancelled due to increasing calls for protests and security concerns amid the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel.
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Art as a voice for Sudan’s unseen struggles
In partnership with Media City
Seeing Sudan: Politics Through Art" at Georgetown University in Qatar showcases the resilience and creativity of Sudanese people. Artists like Alsarah, Khalid Albaih, and Omer Al Tijani highlight how art preserves cultural identity and raises awareness of Sudan's struggles amidst conflict.
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Which records has Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' shattered?
The numbers are in and Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ has broken all records. It sold 2.7million copies in 24 hours, surpassing Swift’s own 2024 record. The album has also broken several Spotify records and the companion cinema outing topped the weekend box office.
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Trump adviser threatens ICE presence at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is set to headline 2026’s Super Bowl halftime show. His frequent criticisms of Donald Trump’s immigration raids are angering MAGA. Now, a senior member of the Trump administration has confirmed that ICE agents will be present at next year’s NFL show...
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Tom Waits' ‘Rain Dogs’ turns 40: One of the greatest albums ever made
On 30 September 1985, Tom Waits released 'Rain Dogs'. To celebrate his favourite album’s 40th anniversary, Waits obsessive David Mouriquand explains why it’s worth revisiting (or discovering). And because he can’t do things by halves, get ready for an album-by-album guide through Waits' discography.