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Paul McCartney shares his “must-see spots in Liverpool”

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Paul McCartney has shared his “must-see spots” for anyone visiting his hometown of Liverpool. READ MORE: Paul McCartney on the cover: “The Beatles were brothers arguing, that’s what families do” The discussion comes in light of the Beatles icon announcing his first new album in five years, ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ , which is set for release on May 29. Described as his “most introspective album to date”, the record will see the singer-songwriter reveal memories that he’s never shared before from his formative years in Liverpool, and find him “in a candid, vulnerable and deeply reflective mood, writing with rare openness about his childhood in post-war Liverpool”. His 19th solo album was also announced with the stripped-back single ‘Days We Left Behind’, which documents the pre-fame days of “smoky bars and cheap guitars” in the UK city. Since it was shared, McCartney has been asked by PaulMcCartney.com about specific locations that mean a lot to him in Liverpool, and places ...

'American Idol' Delays Announcing Top 14 Vote Results in Shock Ending

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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest shocked viewers during the first live show when he delayed the announcement of season 24’s Top 12 contestants. The ABC reality competition was seemingly set to reveal which of the 14 hopefuls would make it through “Songs of Faith Night” during the Monday, March 30, episode when Ryan, 51, confirmed that there would be a delay due to an “unprecedented” 10 million votes being cast. Citing ongoing voting tabulations, Ryan explained that the Top 12 would now be revealed at the top of next week’s live show instead. The Top 14 contestants and American Idol ‘s judges — Luke Bryan , Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie — appeared to be stunned as Ryan announced the first-of-its-kind delay in voting results for the franchise. Fans can expect elimination overload on the show next week because Idol is supposed to whittle the contestants down to the Top 11 by the end of the night on Monday, April 6. Earlier in the two-hour program, American Idol narrowed d...

Watch Rush play live with new drummer Anika Nilles for the first time in surprise awards show performance

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Rush have played their first live performance alongside new drummer, Anika Nilles – check out footage below. READ MORE:  Neil Peart obituary, 1952-2020: The Professor of drums who weaved fantasy into rock The band’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson had teased something big for last night’s (Sunday March 29) Juno Awards, and followed up on their promise by opening the show with ‘Finding My Way’. That was the first track on their 1974 debut ‘Rush’, which featured John Rutsey on drums in the studio, rather than the late Neil Peart, who didn’t join the band until afterwards. They were joined by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck’s drummer and has released four solo albums, as well as The Who ’s keyboard player, Loren Gold. Their performance at Ontario’s TD Coliseum marked the first time Lee and Lifeson have played as Rush since they wrapped their career-spanning ‘R40’ farewell tour in 2015, playing 35 headline shows across North A...

Martin Short Spotted For 1st Time Since Daughter Katherine’s Death: Report

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Martin Short was reportedly spotted in Los Angeles for the first time since the death of his daughter , Katherine Hartley Short , in February. TMZ published photos and videos showing Martin, 76, out for dinner with his longtime friend, Star Wars director J.J. Abrams , in Santa Monica on Friday, March 27. The comedian could be seen exiting a restaurant and entering the passenger seat of Abrams’ car but did not interact with photographers on the scene. Us Weekly has reached out to Short’s representative for comment. Martin has largely shied away from the spotlight since he confirmed the death of his daughter on February 24. Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Short's Neighbors React to Her Death “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time,” a family statement to Us read.“Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brough...

Watch Wolf Alice play ‘White Horses’ and ‘Leaning Against the Wall’ on ‘SNL UK’

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Wolf Alice appeared as the most recent musical guest on Saturday Night Live UK – check out their performances below. READ MORE:   Wolf Alice are a band in constant evolution: Not resting on your laurels is really exciting Last night (March 28), the second-ever episode of the new UK version of the long-running US variety show aired on Sky and NOW TV. Jamie Dornan appeared as host, using his monologue to share his real collection of rocks that resemble potatoes. The evening’s sketches satirised the former Prince Andrew and the ongoing US and Iran negotiations . Later, Wolf Alice appeared to perform two tracks from their fourth studio album ‘ The Clearing ’, which was released last summer. First up, they gave a rousing performance of ‘White Horses’, before a particularly haunting acoustic rendition of ‘Leaning Against the Wall’. Check them out below. Last week saw US actor and comedian  Tina Fey present the star-studded debut episode, with  Wet Leg  as th...

Kanye West shares ‘Father’ music video featuring Travis Scott and directed by Bianca Censori

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Kanye West has shared a music video for ‘Father’, which features Travis Scott and is directed by his wife Bianca Censori. READ MORE:   Donda 2: Kanye West’s ego is scuppering these half-baked, dashed-off sounding songs Ye premiered his 12th studio album with a YouTube livestream on Friday (March 27) and later made it  available to listen to on most major streaming platforms , including Spotify and Apple Music. Alongside the album, the rapper has shared the music video for ‘Father’, the track that features a verse from Scott. Directed by Censori with a single camera setting, the video takes place in an earth-toned church setting, populated by aliens, knights, and a Michael Jackson lookalike sitting in the background. Ye sits up front while the scene unfolds around him, with a series of bizarre events taking place. Over the course of the video, police arrest a nun, a pageant queen is carried down the aisle, and someone does tricks with cards that burst into flames. ...

Nick Cannon Calls Democrats 'Party of the KKK’ and Says He ‘F***s With Trump’

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Nick Cannon has revealed that he “f***s with” President Donald Trump and described the Democrats as “the part of the KKK.” “People don’t know that the Democrats are the party of the KKK [Ku Klux Klan],” Cannon, 45, said in the Friday, March 27, episode of his show Big Drive . “People don’t know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.” At the time of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln ’s Republican Party pushed to abolish slavery. By the 1960s, several notable segregationist “Dixiecrats” — including Senator Strom Thurmond — changed their allegiances from the Democrat Party to the GOP. The subject came up when Cannon discussed politics with his Big Drive guest Amber Rose , who described herself as a formerly “liberal” Democrat. Rose switched parties to become a Republican in recent years and endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump’s Eclectic Mix of Celeb Supporters “Democrats don’t care about Black people,” Rose told Cannon on Bi...

Lindsey Buckingham hints at reunion with Stevie Nicks after reconciliation following feud

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Lindsey Buckingham has seemingly hinted at a reunion with Stevie Nicks . READ MORE:   Stevie Nicks interview: “In Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie and I were a force of nature” Last year, the legendary duo reissued their 1973 album ‘Buckingham Nicks’ , making it publicly available for the first time since its original release. Upon sharing the record, Nicks revealed that she and Buckingham are now back on talking terms , saying, “Lindsey and I started talking about [the album] last night. This whole thing seems really like yesterday to us.” Now, Buckingham may have dropped hints of a potential reunion. In a video shared to Instagram, the musician spoke about what he’s looking forward to in 2026 – including a solo album and the upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary . Then, he says the following: “But I think on a more general level, just the energy of what Buckingham Nicks did to sort of create a resurgence of connection between Stevie and myself, I think on a larger scale that ...

Watch Chvrches debut heavy new song ‘Conman’ at Robert Smith’s Teenage Cancer Trust shows at Royal Albert Hall

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Chvrches debuted a new song, ‘Conman’, during their set at Robert Smith ’s Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall gig series – see footage below. READ MORE:  How trauma and friendship launched new Chvrches project The Leaving: “This was always supposed to happen” The band were added to the line-up for the charity concert series curated by The Cure frontman, who stepped in as the curator this year in the place of The Who ’s  Roger Daltrey . They join  other names for the 2026 edition , including Garbage ,  Wolf Alice , Manic Street Preachers ,  Elbow  and  My Bloody Valentine . Last night (March 27), they took to the stage together for the first time in “almost three years”, and used the occasion to debut a new track titled ‘Conman’. “I promise I’m not just inside watching telly all the time, we have been making a record,” Lauren Mayberry told the crowd. “And we thought, since this is a special night, we would play something off that record ...

Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Tate Paul Asked About Protective Order for Kids

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Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex-husband, Tate Paul , asked police about getting a protective order for the former couple’s children after her 2023 domestic violence arrest. In a phone call audio and transcripts obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, March 27, Tate asked Utah police to clarify what legal protections were put in place for his children following Taylor’s arrest. In February 2023, Taylor was accused of striking her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen and throwing multiple chairs, one of which allegedly struck her daughter, Indy. (Taylor and Tate welcomed daughter Indy May, 8, and son Ocean, 5, before splitting in May 2022. The Mormon Wives star also shares a son, Ever True, 2, with Dakota.) “That was one thing I didn’t understand. There’s a no contact order for [redacted]. Usually they do it for both children that are in the home, right?” Tate said on the call. Inside Taylor Frankie Paul and Ex Tate's Custody, Child Support Agreement After the police officer confirmed that...

Taylor Frankie Paul Returns to Social Media After 'Bachelorette' Canceled

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Taylor Frankie Paul has returned to social media after ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette amid domestic violence allegations. Posting via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, March 26, Taylor, 31, thanked her supporters amid the scandal. “Thank you to every check in, call, prayer sent,” she wrote. “Your unconditional kindness and check in can be someone’s lifeline.” Taylor, best known as a star on Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , was set to lead the 22nd season of Bachelorette . Us Weekly confirmed on March 19 that ABC no longer planned to air the episodes after resurfaced 2023 footage of Taylor assaulting ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen . “We have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time,” a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television told Us in a statement. “Our focus is on supporting the family.” Revisiting Taylor Frankie Paul's Ups and Downs Through the Years Taylor also issued a statement abou...

Usher says Diddy has been “misrepresented”: “My experience was not what the world has seen”

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Usher has claimed disgraced mogul Diddy has been “misrepresented”, adding he has nothing “negative” to say towards his former mentor. In October 2025, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in prison following his conviction on federal prostitution-related charges . Days later, Combs filed an appeal to challenge his conviction and sentence , to which he still awaits response. Now, Usher has spoken about his time living with the Bad Boy Records founder while he recorded his 1994 debut album. In an interview with Forbes, Usher said: “I don’t have anything negative to say about Sean Combs because my experience was not what the world has seen, and how he’s been misrepresented.” Acknowledging that his persepctive might be “controversial”, he went on to add: “I’m not saying that every man is perfect. I’m not saying that all of us don’t have flaws. But I can’t with any sense of humanity not recognise the valuable contributions that this man made for us as Black e...