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Primavera Barcelona 2026 review: Whiff of disaster dissipates with the rain thanks to brilliant sets from Geese, Addison Rae and Big Thief

Primavera Barcelona 2026 review: Whiff of disaster dissipates with the rain thanks to brilliant sets from Geese, Addison Rae and Big Thief

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, as they say – except on Thursday, between the hours of 8 and 9pm, when it seems to mainly fall on the rock band Geese. “Qué bonita lluvia” (What pretty rain!), drawls Cameron Winter, Geese’s rakish, tracksuit-wearing frontman, as the first drops of water fall on Primavera Sound’s Occident stage. They’re words to be eaten: an hour later, the band are drenched, water pooling on the floor and coating the instruments and musicians. Their set meets the epic ferocity of the conditions: this is an immensely impressive, technically emphatic gig from a young band who justify all hyperbole. But another hour goes by, and Spain’s biggest music festival has been rained into disarray. Faced with an hours-long downpour and pernicious winds, Primavera’s infrastructure falters. Safety risks mean that many of Thursday’s acts are cancelled, including Mac DeMarco, Spanish singer-songwriter Bad Gyal, and the headliner, Doja Cat. Organisers can’t, of course, be blamed for unexpectedly harsh weather, but communication proves an avoidable problem. Doja Cat announces her …

Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish are star guests for Addison Rae and Justin Bieber at Coachella week two

Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish are star guests for Addison Rae and Justin Bieber at Coachella week two

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans with the debut live performance of her new single, “Drop Dead”, when she joined fellow pop star Addison Rae at Coachella on Saturday. Rae, 25, was playing to a huge audience at the music festival when she began a rendition of her 2025 single, “Headphones On”. As the Grammy nominee sang the lyrics, “I compare myself to the new IT girl,” she looked over to another part of the stage to reveal Rodrigo. The 23-year-old then joined Rae to finish “Headphones On” before the duo performed “Drop Dead”, which was released on Friday (17 April). “Oh my god, I might drop dead,” Rae exclaimed, hugging Rodrigo. “Drop Dead” is the lead single from the US pop star’s upcoming third solo album, You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which she announced earlier this month. Olivia Rodrigo …

Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Drop Dead’ Live at Addison Rae’s Coachella Set

Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Drop Dead’ Live at Addison Rae’s Coachella Set

“Did you guys listen to any new music during the week, maybe?” Addison Rae asked the packed main stage crowd at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival before throwing on a purple hoodie and launching into her 2025 single, “Headphones On.” When the Grammy-nominated singer hit the lyrics, “I compare myself to the new IT girl,” she paused and looked over to another part of the stage, revealing singer Olivia Rodrigo. The moment was met with huge cheers from the large crowd. The 23-year-old, wearing a baby pink bra top and jeans, joined Rae to continue singing “Headphones On.” The pair then performed Rodrigo’s new single, “Drop Dead,” which was released Friday. “Oh my god, I might drop dead,” Rae squealed, hugging Rodrigo as she hyped the crowd up for the performance. “Drop Dead” serves as the pre-release single for her upcoming album, You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Rae joined the Guts singer during its live debut. Rodrigo announced her highly anticipated third album earlier this month. She posted …

Bill Addison reviews the live-fire feasts at Maydan L.A. in West Adams

Bill Addison reviews the live-fire feasts at Maydan L.A. in West Adams

First-timers arriving at the West Adams complex that Rose Previte spent six years creating can be forgiven a bit of confusion if their destination is “Maydan.” Are you headed to the food hall, or the restaurant? Maydan Market is what Previte calls the whole of her incredible 10,000-square-foot project inside a former factory for the very niche specialty of coin-collector pages. Underneath its exposed beams of wood and steel, seven dining options now orbit a central hearth wrapped in bronze. For six of the vendors — serving cuisines that encompass regional Mexican, Thai and Cal-Med — the setup is casual. Settle at a tiled table, zap the QR code and scroll through menu pages. In minutes you can be twirling a fork around pad Thai from the team behind Holy Basil and then reach with both hands for a giant, crackling wedge of L.A.’s most celebrated tlayuda. Maydan L.A., on the other hand, is the market’s sole full-service restaurant, located in the back of the space. It’s partitioned by a long, tiled bar along the …

Addison Rae gets fans talking with dramatic hair transformation and thigh high boots

Addison Rae gets fans talking with dramatic hair transformation and thigh high boots

Addison Rae has sent fans into a frenzy after unveiling a dramatic new look on Instagram, debuting rich red hair and a bold, fashion-forward outfit that instantly set social media alight. The singer-turned-actress shared a striking snap that saw her posing on the floor in front of a deep red velvet sofa, channelling vintage glamour with a provocative modern twist.  Addison swapped her signature blonde locks for glossy, auburn-toned hair, styled sleek and straight with a centre part that framed her face and intensified the overall drama of the look. © InstagramAddison Rae shares dramatic hair transformation Her outfit only added to the conversation. The 25-year-old slipped into a black, leather-look mini dress that hugged her figure, paired with glossy black thigh-high boots and flashes of hot pink lingerie peeking through, a styling choice that fans were quick to dissect in the comments.  The sultry pose and moody lighting gave the image a distinctly editorial feel, prompting many followers to compare the shot to a high-fashion magazine spread rather than a casual social post. © …