Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández, best known for playing fan-favourite striker Dani Rojas, has signed a professional football contract with El Paso Locomotive FC in the United States. The 35-year-old earned the deal after a two-month trial with the club, including appearances in preseason matches. Before becoming an actor, Fernández played youth football in Mexico […]
Drake has surprised fans by releasing three albums at once, Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. The huge release arrived at midnight after weeks of teasing Iceman through livestreams, cryptic social media posts and promotional stunts across Toronto. The albums feature appearances from artists including Future, 21 Savage and Sexyy Red. The release marks one […]
Instagram has switched off end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages, meaning the platform can now technically access the contents of users’ private chats, including photos, videos and voice notes. The change rolled out globally and marks a significant reversal for the social media giant, which had previously promoted encrypted messaging as an extra layer of […]
Several major celebrities have reportedly lost millions of Instagram followers overnight after parent company Meta carried out a huge crackdown on fake and inactive accounts. The move, which online users have dubbed the “Great Purge of 2026”, affected some of the platform’s biggest stars. According to reports, Taylor Swift lost around five million followers during […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted his side no longer control their own destiny in the Premier League title race after dropping crucial points. A dramatic 3-3 draw against Everton saw City miss the chance to close the gap at the top, leaving them reliant on results elsewhere to keep their title hopes alive. […]
Taylor Swift sent fans into a frenzy after a mysterious 48-hour countdown briefly appeared on her official website before quickly being deleted. The countdown featured a blue sky and white cloud design, with yellow numbers, imagery that many fans immediately linked to the iconic look of the Toy Story franchise. Screenshots spread rapidly online, fuelling […]
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has made a huge global impact, delivering the biggest opening ever for a music biopic. The film pulled in around $217 million (AED 796 million) worldwide during its debut weekend, surpassing previous records set by films like Bohemian Rhapsody. The strong numbers underline the enduring popularity of Jackson’s music and […]
The long-held belief that blue light from phones is a major cause of poor sleep is being challenged by new research. While blue light has been linked to disrupting the body’s internal clock and suppressing melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep, recent studies suggest its impact may be smaller than previously thought. Researchers found […]
Jack Harlow revealed that a recent Saturday Night Live sketch left even his own family confused, after a comedian performed a spot-on impersonation of him during the “Weekend Update” segment. The impression, delivered by Ben Marshall, was so accurate that Harlow’s aunt genuinely believed it was him appearing on the show and addressing recent headlines. […]
Justin Bieber’s headline performance at Coachella 2026 sparked major reactions online and among fellow artists, thanks to its stripped-back, unconventional style. The set featured Bieber singing along to tracks played from YouTube and interacting with fans in a more casual, low-production format, which quickly divided opinion. While some praised the nostalgic and relaxed vibe, others […]