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Over 1,000 artists including Björk and Lorde call for a major Eurovision boycott

Over 1,000 artists including Björk and Lorde call for a major Eurovision boycottA worldwide movement of over 1,000 artists including Björk and Lorde is demanding a total boycott of Eurovision 2026. With several countries already pulling out, the contest faces a huge crisis.3amLauren Gordon Emerging Audiences Editor14:06, 21 Apr 2026Updated 14:07, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNo Music For Genocide has issued an open letter calling for fans to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song ContestNo Music For Genoci...

Amanda Knox suffers huge blow hours after landing in UK to promote murder film

EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Knox suffers huge blow hours after landing in UK to promote murder filmAmanda Knox's controversial UK visit has been hit with a major setback, just hours before she was due on stage at an event to promote her new documentary about Meredith Kercher's murderCommentsNewsRosaleen Fenton Deputy Head of Audience and Gemma Strong Features Writer14:02, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesAmanda was convicted over the death of Meredith Kercher and later acquitted(Image: AFP via Getty Imag...

BBC Proms to celebrate Miles Davis’s centenary and 250 years of US independence

This year’s programme to feature ambitious pieces with lots of notes – and that’s just prog nightThe BBC has announced the 2026 Proms season, the 99th under the broadcaster’s control (the so-called Promenade concerts began in 1895). Seventy-two concerts in the Royal Albert Hall and 14 across the UK – in Bristol, Gateshead and, in a Proms first, Mold – will showcase a vast range of UK classical music talent.Sam Jackson, controller, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms, hailed a “creatively bold season that...

Jimmy Bullard calls Adam Thomas ‘pathetic’ after explosive row in I’m A Celeb

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Gilgo Beach killer told ex-wife he killed 7 victims in their home, documentary says

Rex Heuermann, the man who admitted to killing eight women whose bodies were found along Long Island's Gilgo Beach, told his wife he killed seven of those victims in their Massapequa Park home, a preview of "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets," revealed.

‘Michael’ Review: The Thrill Is Not Gone, as a Surprisingly Effective Middle-of-the-Road Biopic Conducts Michael Jackson’s Electricity

if you zero in on what’s routine about "Michael" or what the movie leaves out, you may miss the compelling urgency of what it gets in: Michael Jackson’s journey to become himself by freeing himself from the past. I think audiences are going to embrace that journey, and "Michael" itself, in a major way.

Michael Jackson Blocked From His First No. 1 On One Chart By Two Superstar Acts

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMichael Jackson Blocked From His First No. 1 On One Chart By Two Superstar ActsByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 09:00am EDTMichael Jackson returns to his career high on the U.K.'s Official Albums Streaming chart, where he's blocked from No. 1 by Olivia Dean and Fleetwood Mac. AUCKLAND, NEW Z...

BTS To Use Amazon Music’s ‘Just Walk Out Tech’ For North American Tour

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentBTS To Use Amazon Music’s ‘Just Walk Out Tech’ For North American TourByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 09:00am EDTBTS World Tour ARIRANG Official Merch for North American leg of the tourBIGHIT MUSIC / HYBE / AMAZON MUSICBTS will be utilizing the Amazon Music in-venue merchandise shopping experience at al...

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ Broadway Revival Coming in 2027 From Tony-Winning ‘Fun Home’ Director Sam Gold (EXCLUSIVE)

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” the story of a former football stud hiding his homosexuality from his frustrated wife, his domineering father and himself, was written by Tennessee Williams in 1955. But Sam Gold, the Tony Award-winning director of “Fun Home” and “A Doll’s House Part 2,” argues its themes of greed and deceit, […]

‘Half Man’ Is ‘Baby Reindeer’ Creator Richard Gadd’s Outstanding Return to TV: TV Review

There has been much discussion about the male loneliness epidemic. In a world shackled by the tenets of patriarchy, men are still guided by antiquated ideals of masculinity. They are taught to shun vulnerabilities and often turn inward instead of seeking support. In his HBO limited series “Half Man,” “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd explores […]

Webby Awards 2026 Winners Revealed, Variety Among Honorees

Winners of the 2026 Webby Awards have been announced — and Variety is taking home a trophy at the 30th annual awards program recognizing the best of the internet. Variety won the Webby Award in the Music, General Video & Film category for “Does Jennie Know Her Lyrics From Her Biggest Songs?”, featuring the singer of K-pop […]

Toddler Techno Creator Lenny Pearce Signs Disney Music and Content Development Deal

Lenny Pearce, the creator of Toddler Techno and Baby Raves, has signed a music and content development deal with Disney. Under the deal, Disney Music Group will release Pearce’s next album, “Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno” on May 15, featuring remixed songs from the Disney Jr. catalog. The first remixed single, “Mickey Mouse […]

Dianna Russini’s troubles deepen amid Mike Vrabel affair claims

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and the former New York Times’ NFL reporter, Dianna Russini, are still the talk of the town due to their alleged affair drama that sparked shockwaves across the league, a few days ago. While both have distanced themselves from the drama, it seems the scandal has now taken a turn for the worse.

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Lebanon-Set ‘Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep’ Boarded by Salaud Morisset Ahead of Premiere in Un Certain Regard at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Paris- and Berlin-based Salaud Morisset has boarded world sales on “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep,” the debut feature from Palestinian filmmaker Rakan Mayasi, ahead of its premiere in Un Certain Regard at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Set in a Bedouin village in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep” unfolds as a community […]

Allu Arjun's Raaka aims for international-standard music: Composer Sai Abhyankkar

Allu Arjuns Raaka aims for internationalstandard music Composer Sai Abhyankkar

House Democrat sings ‘The Gambler’ during eulogy for songwriter

A Tennessee Democrat is offering a musical ode following the death of a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singing a Kenny Rogers tune on the floor of the House.  “You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run,” Rep. Steve Cohen sang on Monday,…

Why actor Jim Sarbh thinks 'Unani Ki Kahaani' deserves the spotlight

Why actor Jim Sarbh thinks Unani Ki Kahaani deserves the spotlight

Turkey’s OGM Pictures and Spain’s Grupo Ganga Forge Strategic Partnership to Co-Produce International TV Series

Turkish production powerhouse OGM Pictures has forged a strategic partnership with prominent Spanish outfit Grupo Ganga that is behind Spain’s longest-running prime-time TV series “Remember When.” Under their deal, the two companies will collaborate to develop scripted projects in Turkey and Spain, “with an initial focus on building a slate of series to be coproduced […]

Ayesha Curry shares holiday snaps after Stephen Curry’s playoff exit

After the Golden State Warriors’ playoff exit, Stephen Curry and his family took time to unwind at Coachella. Ayesha Curry shared candid moments from the trip, highlighting a relaxed and joyful atmosphere with close family. The couple enjoyed performances by major artists, including Justin Bieber. Meanwhile, the Warriors face uncertainty, with Steve Kerr openly reflecting on the team’s future and his own role.