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Flavor Flav’s parade proposal celebrating female athletes approved in unanimous vote

Flavor Flav’s parade proposal celebrating female athletes approved in unanimous vote

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Flavor Flav is continuing his efforts to uplift women’s sports with a special multi-day event in Las Vegas celebrating female athletes. The “Shake Your Booty” rapper, 67, whose real name is William Drayton Jr., recently proposed a “SHE Weekend” before the Clark County commission. The festivities, which will include a parade and a concert, were approved in a unanimous vote Tuesday. Following the approval, Flavor Flav told the commission, “I’m honored to be able to bring these United States Olympic athletes to Las Vegas,” per The Hill. “There’s no better city for me to have these girls celebrate their winnings than Las Vegas.” The longtime supporter of women’s sports added that his vision was to do “something real good and great for these female …

Rich List 2026: Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher make this year’s ranking

Rich List 2026: Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher make this year’s ranking

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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 Never underestimate the power of a bucket hat, a parker and Nineties nostalgia – Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher have made The Sunday Times’ annual Rich List. The musical brothers reunited after 15 years for a record-breaking UK-wide Oasis tour in July, with more than 10 million fans from 158 countries queuing online in the hope of securing tickets. While the siblings have famously fallen out over the years, putting their feud aside has literally paid off for them. According to The Sunday Times, Noel and Liam Gallagher have a combined net worth of £375m – putting them at number 11 on the list of the richest people in UK music. They are thought to have taken home over £50m from ticket and merchandise sales off the back of the tour, which comprised of 41 dates across 17 cities. Trade magazine Pollstar …

Songwriting legend Linda Perry to be honoured with special Ivor Novello award

Songwriting legend Linda Perry to be honoured with special Ivor Novello award

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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 Linda Perry, the acclaimed singer and guitarist from 4 Non Blondes, is set to receive a prestigious special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. The 61-year-old US musician will be honoured for her profound influence on the UK music industry, an announcement coinciding with an Amazon Music mini-documentary, Anatomy Of An Earworm, which delves into the creation of her hit song “Beautiful”, famously recorded by Christina Aguilera. Expressing her gratitude, Perry stated: “It’s an honour to be recognised for my song-writing contributions at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards. So many incredible artists have been celebrated and I am humbled to be standing alongside them.” The Massachusetts-born star first rose to prominence as the driving force behind alternative rock band 4 Non Blondes, penning their UK top 10 smash “What’s Up?”, alongside tracks like “Spaceman”, “Dear Mr President” and “Pleasantly Blue”. 4 …

Javier Bardem claims he’s lost out on roles and brand deals over his support for Palestine

Javier Bardem claims he’s lost out on roles and brand deals over his support for Palestine

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Javier Bardem has claimed he’s faced “professional punishment” due to his outspoken support for Palestine. The Spanish actor, 57, is among the most vocal celebrity activists for Gaza amid the war with Israel. At the 2026 Oscars in March, Bardem wore an anti-war patch and a pro-Palestine pin on his suit. “No to war and free Palestine,” he declared before presenting the award for Best International Feature Film, alongside Priyanka Chopra. Speaking to Variety in a new interview, the Oscar-winning No Country for Old Men star said that, like Susan Sarandon — who in February said it’s been “impossible” for her to even find television roles after her participation in a pro-Palestine rally in 2023 — he, too, has lost out on jobs because of his stance. “Yes, I’ve heard things: ‘They were going to call you about that project, but …

Eurovision 2026: Which countries have dropped out of the song contest and why?

Eurovision 2026: Which countries have dropped out of the song contest and why?

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Millions of fans across Europe (and Australia) will be tuning in to see if their nation’s act can bring home the Eurovision trophy this month – but five countries will be noticeably absent from this year’s song contest. Amid a continued furore over the decision to allow Israel to compete, a number of countries – including one of the “Big Five” – have announced that they will not be taking part. The event’s organisers, the Eurovision Broadcasting Union (EBU), came under pressure to ban Israel from entering the competition in both 2024 and 2025 amid the war in Gaza. Both contests went ahead as planned but not without controversy. Performers at each contest, including the UK’s 2025 entrant Olly Alexander, found themselves under pressure to pull out, while viewing figures have continued to dip as many longtime fans have boycotted the …

Celebrity Apprentice 2026: Meet the cast

Celebrity Apprentice 2026: Meet the cast

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Apprentice has just found its latest winner, but 12 celebrities will soon be put through their paces by Lord Sugar on the show’s first full-series celebrity version. The Celebrity Apprentice first aired on the BBC as a two-part special for Christmas 2025. The show saw personalities including AJ Odudu, Judge Rinder and Angela Scanlon taking part, and was won by JLS star JB Gill and his teammates, with the winning money going to Children in Need. It was later announced that The Celebrity Apprentice would return for a full-length series in 2026, with filming currently underway on the show. The line-up, which was announced on Sunday (19 April), features a stacked cast of news anchors, singers, reality stars and social media favourites. ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ cast (BBC/Naked) Over six episodes, the cast will compete in tasks set by Lord Sugar, …

BTS concerts boost South Korean economy by £27m as foreign fans flock to band’s reunion

BTS concerts boost South Korean economy by £27m as foreign fans flock to band’s reunion

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On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch South Korea recorded nearly £28m in spending by foreigners attending concerts by K-pop group BTS, who recently returned to the stage after four years. Figures released by the credit card company Hana Card showed that some 30,000 overseas visitors spent about 55.5bn won on airfare, accommodation, food, and retail during the three days that BTS performed at Goyang Stadium earlier this month, according to The Korea Times. The band composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook had been on a hiatus since 2022 while the members completed their country’s compulsory military service. The members pursued solo projects during that time but returned as a group last month with their new album Arirang. The comeback was marked by a free concert at the historic Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on 21 March. They launched the accompanying Arirang World Tour on 9 April in Goyang, just outside …