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Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025: Mumford & Sons, JADE, Self Esteem and more announced

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More new names have been added to the 2025 edition of Radio 1’s Big Weekend, including Mumford & Sons and JADE . Find out the details below. READ MORE: JADE tells us about winning her first BRIT Award as a solo artist: “I don’t know what I was expecting” This year’s edition of the festival is set to be held at Sefton Park in Liverpool between Friday May 23 to Sunday May 25. The first wave of artists joining the bill was shared earlier this year, and included Sam Fender , Blossoms , Lola Young , Wet Leg and BRITs Rising Star 2025 winner Myles Smith . Since then, more names have steadily been added to the schedule , including Wolf Alice , Inhaler , Aitch , Tom Grennan , Biffy Clyro , Confidence Man , Barry Can’t Swim , Nia Archives , Katy B , Crawlers and The Wombats . Now, a new list of new additions has been added – all of whom are set to perform on the final night of the 2025 instalment. These include Mumford & Sons, who are set to help close out the festival with...

Tori Spelling Doesn’t Drink Water: ‘How I’m Still Living, No One Knows’

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Tori Spelling Robin L Marshall/Getty Images Tori Spelling has claimed she does not drink water, detailing an “aversion to it.” Speaking on the Tuesday, March 11, episode of her podcast “ MisSpelling ,” Tori, 51, likened herself to “a cacti” before delving deeper into her reasons. “Just water me once in a while, and I somehow survive,” Tori said. “How I’m still living, no one knows. I don’t drink water. And when I say I don’t drink water, I don’t drink water.” The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum explained that her distaste for water stems from an early age when her mother, Candy Spelling , would offer her medication and have to mash the medicine together with Coke syrup to administer it. “I would say, ‘What’d you put in here? Like, what are you giving me?’ And she would say the same thing, ‘What, you think I’m trying to poison you?’” Tori recalled. Tori, who shares five children — Liam, 17, Stella, 16, Hattie, 13, Finn, 12, and Beau, 8 — with ex-husband Dean McDermott , added that sh...

Becky Hill calls out “privately educated nepo baby” Jack Whitehall over BRITs joke

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Becky Hill has criticised Jack Whitehall for calling her ‘Wetherspoons Whitney’ and assuming she was less well off because of her Midlands accent at the BRITs earlier this month. READ MORE:   Becky Hill tells us about new album ‘Believe Me Now?’: “I’m not the underdog anymore” The comments came when Hill shared a screenshot of a message pointing out the privileged backgrounds of various attendees at the ceremony on March 1. For example, it pointed out that Charli XCX –  who won five awards that night – attended the £38,319-a-year Bishop’s Stortford College, A.G. Cook  went to the £27,747-a-year King Alfred’s School and The Last Dinner Party were alumna of Bedales, which costs £52,075 a year. The post also said that host Whitehall was no different, having been educated at the £52,000-a-year The Dragon School in Oxford. “Imagine being called a ‘Wetherspoons Whitney’ by some privately educated nepo baby who has a TV show with daddy the showbiz agent on national TV...

Nadya Suleman Recalls Being ‘Interrogated’ by Ann Curry After Giving Birth

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Nadya Suleman is reflecting on the controversial actions she made days after welcoming eight babies. In the Monday, March 10, episode of Lifetime’s Confessions of Octomom , Suleman, 49, looked back on her decision to sit down with NBC News journalist Ann Curry for her first sit-down interview. “[The hospital] let me pick what interviewer so I opted [for] a news anchor and I didn’t know who she was. I never watched anything she did,” Suleman said. “So I picked Ann Curry. She was one of the only women. I thought I’d feel comfortable talking to a woman.” When sitting down with Curry, 68, for an interview that would air on Today and Dateline in 2009, Suleman said she was stressed for a variety of reasons including the way she looked. Biggest Takeaways From Octomom's Return to the Spotlight “I felt horrible about myself,” she said. “I gained 150 pounds during the whole pregnancy so at that point, I was still about 100 pounds heavier than normal. … I had no idea what she was go...

Flow Festival 2025: Little Simz, FKA Twigs, Underworld and more join line-up 

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Flow Festival has added more names to its 2025 line-up, including Little Simz and FKA Twigs . Check out the details below. READ MORE: Flow Festival 2023: huge headliners and avant-garde experimentation in Finland Set to run for three days between August 8 and 10, the festival will return to Helsinki this summer and take place at the historic Suvilahti power plant area. The first wave of artists joining the line-up was announced back in December, when it was confirmed that Charli XCX , Fontaines D.C. , Khruangbin , Beth Gibbons and more had joined the bill. Now, organisers have shared a second list of names joining the line-up, including FKA Twigs, who recently shared her captivating new album ‘EUSEXUA’. The album was given a glowing five-star review from NME when it was released earlier this year, and was preceded by the title track, which made its way onto the NME list of the Best Songs Of 2024 . Also joining the bill in the latest announcement is British star Little Simz, ...

Judge challenges Miley Cyrus’ bid to dismiss ‘Flowers’ lawsuit

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A federal judge has challenged Miley Cyrus ’ attempt to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit she faces over Grammy-winning track, ‘Flowers’. Read More:   Miley Cyrus – ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ review: a potent reclamation of power Last September, a suit was filed in a Los Angeles court by Tempo Music Investments claiming that the song included an unauthorised “exploitation” of Bruno Mars ’ 2013 track ‘When I Was Your Man’. Cyrus’ co-writers Gregory Hein and Michael Pollack were also named in the suit, as well as Sony Music Publishing,  Apple , Target, Walmart and other companies accused of distributing the track. Tempo Music said that they own a portion of ‘When I Was Your Man’ after purchasing it from Mars’ co-writer Phil Lawrence. The company sought damages and has demanded a court order that would prohibit Cyrus from reproducing, distributing or publicly performing the song. In her first response to the suit, Cyrus claimed in November that the case had a “ f...

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'Grosse Pointe' Will Address 'Bizarre' Reaction to Catherine's Infidelity

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Grosse Pointe Garden Society showed Tucker forgiving Catherine for her affair — but is it really that easy? During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly , Aja Naomi King shared her initial reaction, saying, “When I read that episode where I admit to him what I’ve done and the way he reacts, I was like, ‘What is this? What’s going on?'” King, 40, recalled finding Tucker’s ( Jocko Sims ) response “bizarre” before she saw where the story was going. “I thought it made it so interesting because you never see that kind of reaction to someone having an affair. And then having that conversation with your spouse and what they choose to do,” she noted. “From there we go with it between these two characters and how they’re figuring out how to move this relationship forward.” 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' Star-Studded Cast: Where You Know Them From Grosse Pointe Garden Society , which premiered in February, follows four members of a suburban garden club who find their lives i...

Hilaria Baldwin Thought ‘Something' Could Happen to Her and Alec Amid Trial

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Hilaria Baldwin had concerns about what could happen to her and husband Alec Baldwin during his high-profile trial. During the Sunday, March 9, episode of The Baldwins , Alec, 66, and Hilaria, 41, returned home after his charges in the Rust trial were dismissed. Hilaria admitted that she wasn’t sure what the outcome would be, telling the cameras, “This is going to sound so stupid but I wrote the kids — that I left here — little letters and hid them. I told my friend where they were in case something happened to us.” Alec and Hilaria share seven children together: Carmen, 11, Rafael, 9, Leonardo, 8, Romeo, 6, Eduardo, 4, María, 4 and Ilaria, 2. Their eldest previously voiced her concerns on screen about the legal issues involving her father. “Carmen asked me last night, ‘When daddy goes to New Mexico, do I say goodbye to him? Do I say goodbye to him in a special way?’” Hilaria recalled in a March episode before getting emotional. “[She was so afraid] that when Alec and I go into ...

Alec Baldwin's Plan to Learn Spanish ‘Isn’t Convenient’ for Wife Hilaria

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Alec Baldwin ‘s goal to learn Spanish didn’t sit well with wife Hilaria Baldwin . During the Sunday, March 9, episode of The Baldwins , Alec, 66, discussed his plans after the case against him related to the Rust shooting was dismissed. “All I care about now is I want you to be happy and comfortable and I want those kids to be happy and comfortable. You know what I want to do?” Alec told Hilaria, 41. “I am going to go back to school. I am going to sit in a room [and learn] Spanish.” Hilaria wasn’t thrilled about Alec’s choice. “That is not convenient for me because then I can’t talk about you,” she quipped. “Why don’t you just pick Swedish?” Alec Baldwin Says Life Changed in a 'Big Way' When He Met Hilaria The couple’s conversation continued to spark more funny moments — including a surprise appearance from a butterfly. When the insect landed on him, Hilaria pointed it out to Alec, to which he replied, “Take a photo! It is cleaning its butt. This is love! Do you love me?...

MJ Lenderman, Animal Collective and more contribute to benefit album for Hurricane Helene victims

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MJ Lenderman and Animal Collective are among the artists who have contributed to a new benefit album for victims of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina. READ MORE:    MJ Lenderman – ‘Manning Fireworks’ review: literary magic from Americana’s golden boy In September, Hurricane Helene hit the Southeastern states of the US, laying waste to areas of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and many more. The hurricane resulted in an estimate of 221 deaths and $78.7 billion in damages. Now, a new compilation album ‘We Love It Here’ has been released to raise funds for Lamplight AVL – a nonprofit that supports those in Asheville’s arts community impacted by the disaster. You can buy it digitally here or pre-order a limited-edition vinyl copy – which includes the additional Animal Collective track ‘Better Things to Come’ – here . Alongside the aforementioned artists are Horse Jumper of Love, Reggie Watts, Squirrel Flower , Hello Mary, Nightlands, Fust, Green-House and ...

Watch Lady Gaga perform ‘Abracadabra’ and ‘Killah’ on ‘SNL’

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Lady Gaga gave eye-catching performances of two tracks from her new album ‘ Mayhem ’ on Saturday Night Live last night – watch below. READ MORE:   Lady Gaga – ‘Mayhem’ review: queen of pop bombast dials everything up to eleven The singer was pulling double duty on March 8, hosting the show as well as serving as the musical guest, and with it coming just a day after the release of her seventh record, she took the chance to show off two of its songs. The first was the single ‘ Abracadabra ’, which saw Gaga transfixed in a mutant dance number from inside a claustrophobic neon structure, surrounded by angular support dancers. Watch here: The second was the funk rock-inspired ‘Killah’, which she began in the backstage corridors of the famous Studio 8H, before taking the stage with a full live band. The track, reminiscent of ‘Young Americans’-era David Bowie , saw Gaga thrashing along at the drumkit before letting out a guttural rock howl at the climax. See that performance her...

Ariana Grande posts teaser for ‘Eternal Sunshine’ deluxe edition

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Ariana Grande has posted a teaser for a new ‘ Eternal Sunshine ’-related release, alongside a pre-save link – watch the clip below. READ MORE:   Ariana Grande – ‘Eternal Sunshine’ review: a compelling mood piece The brief and cryptic video showed up on the pop star’s Instagram on Saturday (March 8), and it shows familiar objects from the video for ‘We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)’ video, including a cuddly teddy bear, engulfed in a fiery blaze. At the same time, a link to pre-save a new release on Spotify and Apple Music was added to Grande’s Instagram bio. No further information on what the release may be comprised of has been provided. See the clip here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) It comes amid speculation that a deluxe version of the singer’s seventh album may be imminent. While on the red carpet at the Oscars last week , she was asked about its status, and she sai...

Tony! Toni! Toné! founder D’Wayne Wiggins dies aged 64

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D’Wayne Wiggins, one of the founders of R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at the age of 64. The news was confirmed in a social media statement on Friday (March 7), with his family stating he passed away following a battle with bladder cancer over the past year. “D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California,” said the Wiggins family. “He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by TONY! TONI! TONÉ! (@tonytonitoneofficial) Tony! Toni! Toné! are a highly influential group, defined by a unique blend of soul, funk and New Jack Swing. Wiggins formed the band in 1986 with his brother Raph...