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Coachella 2024: Best dressed celebrities and influencers at the festival

Weekend one of Coachella is underway!

The influencer-filled festival returned for its first weekend on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, followed by its second weekend on Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April. Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, and Doja Cat will headline both weekends, along with performances from Gwen Stefani’s classic 1990s ska punk band No Doubt, rapper Ice Spice, and Mexican artist Peso Pluma.

Every year the festival is a fashion parade in the desert, and often the breedin
The Independent •

Surplus of sunscreen and comfy shoes: Here’s how to survive Coachella 2024

Music lovers and influencers alike are descending upon the California desert to join in on the annual revelry and chaos that takes place at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

This year, the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella festival begins on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, followed by its second weekend on Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April. Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, and Doja Cat will headline both weekends, along with performances from Gwen Stefani’s reformed ska pu
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Usher shares his self-care routine ahead of Super Bowl halftime show

Usher said he’s been prioritising self-care and affirmations as he prepares for his upcoming 11 February Super Bowl halftime performance at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In a cover interview with Vogue, the 45-year-old R&B icon told the outlet that he’s made a note to make sure that he’s in the best possible mental space when he takes the stage on Super Bowl Sunday. After the end of his twice extended Las Vegas residency and as he began to prepare for his halftime show performance
The Independent •

Usher discusses Super Bowl performance

Usher said he wants to “speak to every woman” with his upcoming 11 February Super Bowl halftime performance at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In a cover interview with Vogue, the 45-year-old “My Boo” singer talked to the outlet about the pressure that comes with putting together a set condensing 30 years of his career to 13 minutes, with only eight minutes for stage setup. “It has to be perfect,” he explained. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years. I want people who have been a part o
The Independent •

From Burlington to San Luis Obispo, Spotify users react to Wrapped 2023 ‘sound towns’

Spotify Wrapped is back, but this time around, it’s showing listeners where their taste in music took them with “sound towns”.

The yearly Spotify tradition typically features a bundle of Instagram Story-friendly statistics that show the platform’s 574 million users their most-listened artists, songs, and podcasts. In the latest iteration for 2023, the platform has assigned users “sound towns”.

In the vein of the Spotify feature that ordinarily allows users to see which five cities their favour
The Independent •

Zach Bia says relationship with Olivia Rodrigo was not ‘breakup-track-worthy’

Zack Bia has said that he doesn’t think ex-girlfriend Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Vampire” is about him because he believes that their relationship was not “breakup-track-worthy”.

In an interview with GQ, the DJ got candid about the rumours and speculation swirling around him in light of the recent release of his ex-girlfriend and pop-rock star Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, Guts. Rodrigo’s first single “Vampire,” a heartbreak ballad about a manipulative ex, made waves when it was released earlie
The Independent •

Olivia Rodrigo admits to dating people ‘she shouldn’t have’ after album success

Olivia Rodrigo recently admitted that she dated people “she shouldn’t have” after the blockbuster success of her debut album, Sour.

In an interview with the New York Times, the pop-rock star, 20, spoke about how her romantic relationships have inspired her second studio album, Guts, which is due to be released on 8 September. Rodrigo explained that the success of her first album led her to feel as though there was pressure to meet certain expectations.

“I had such a desire to live and experien
The Independent •

University offers course on the social psychology of Taylor Swift

Arizona State University will be offering eager students a new course this fall, called “The Psychology of Taylor Swift - Advanced Topics of Social Psychology.”

In an article from ASU News, the institution announced the new addition as a “swift” approach to learning psychology, and expressed its hope that, by using the pop star and her fans as a prime example of parasocial relationships, students will be able to explore the topic in a fun and relevant way. The course will also touch upon social
The Independent •

Karlie Kloss attends Taylor Swift’s last Eras Tour concert amid feud rumours

Supermodel Karlie Kloss has attended Taylor Swift’s final Eras Tour concert, marking what some believe to be a turning point in the pair’s friendship.

On Wednesday, the former Victoria’s Secret angel was seen at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with friends, cutting a casual figure in a white vest top, blue jeans, and black Adidas shoes.

Fans who spotted Kloss, who appeared to be seated in the upper-level seats of the venue, posted videos of her posing with fans, dancing, and singing along to Swift
The Independent •

Blackpink’s Jisoo confirmed to be dating K-drama actor Ahn Bo Hyun

Blackpink singer Jisoo has found love amid her global fame with actor Ahn Bo Hyun, their talent agencies announced.

Representatives for both stars confirmed the relationship after the Korean gossip site, Dispatch, released pictures of the pair. The pictures showed Ahn regularly visiting Jisoo’s luxury apartment in Yonsan and walking around Seoul together, looking like a couple.

Ahn’s agency, FN Entertainment, confirmed to CNN that Jisoo, 28, and Ahn, 35, are indeed dating. In a statement given
The Independent •

Post Malone reveals his fiancée turned him down the first time he proposed

Post Malone has candidly revealed that his fiancée turned him down the first time he proposed.

The “Circles” singer, 28, bared all to Alex Cooper on Wednesday’s episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, where he admitted that he’d first proposed to his partner, who has not been publicly identified, two years ago.

However, according to Malone, when he first popped the question two years ago, he had been “off-my-rocker hammered” and fresh off of losing a lot of money at a Las Vegas casino.

However
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Beyoncé honours dancer who was fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

Beyoncé has posted a tribute honouring 28-year-old professional dancer O’Shae Sibley after he was fatally stabbed while vogueing to her songs.

Vogueing is a form of dance that originated in New York’s Black queer and trans ballroom community, and was popularised by pop stars like Madonna, and reality competition juggernaut RuPaul’s Drag Race. A hate crimes investigation is now underway into the stabbing of Sibley, who was gay.

The pop icon took to her website on 1 August to write: “REST IN POW
Distractify •

Can 'Americas Got Talent's Simon Cowell Sing? Fans Are Curious

A reality competition mainstay, Simon Cowell has long been the deciding factor in the hopes and dreams of aspiring stars everywhere in everything from American Idol to The X Factor, but can he sing? As both the founder of the Got Talent and X Factor franchises and the and sole owner of Syco Records, Simon has been a formidable force in entertainment for the past two decades. Find out more about the iconic reality TV judge here.

There have been a lot of rumors swirling around Simon, primarily ca
The Daily Dot •

Harry Styles releases 'Daylight' music video—and fans are loving it

As a treat for fans worldwide, Harry Styles finally released the music video for “Daylight,” the fifth song from his smash-hit, Grammy-winning album Harry’s House to receive the music video treatment. He teased the music video’s visuals just as his Love On Tour is coming to an end.

The video, “made with love by a creative team from Ukraine” and helmed by Tanu Muiño, sees

the pop megastar joining a circus and immersing himself in all the acts, from standing in front of a knife-thrower’s target
The Daily Dot •

Olivia Rodrigo teases fans with a clip of a 'Twilight'-inspired music video for her new single 'Vampire'

Olivia Rodrigo teased fans on Instagram with a behind-the-scenes clip of a Twilight-esque music video for her new single, “Vampire”.

In the clip, Rodrigo is lying on a field of grass surrounded by eerie smoke. The snippet has a blue-green tint much like the beloved first movie of the vampire franchise. Fans can’t help but note the parallels.

“It’s giving twilight as it should,” Twitter user @Erin25358303 wrote. Another said, “when she’s

Bella swan in the music video >>”

Others felt her haunt
The Daily Dot •

The man who threw his phone at Bebe Rexha apparently thought 'it would be funny'—and people are in shock

Toward the end of her set at New York’s Pier 17 on Sunday night, singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha was hit in the

head by a flying cellphone.

According to Rolling Stone, Bebe received stitches and was treated at a local hospital. The

singer posted a picture of herself and her wounds on Instagram with the caption, “I’m good.”

27-year-old Nicolas Malvagna, the man who threw the phone, was taken into police

custody after they determined during a preliminary investigation that Malvagna had “intentio
The Daily Dot •

'I'm still in shock': Beyoncé tosses designer sunglasses to lucky fan during tour

In light of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour taking the world by storm, the Beyhive has taken to social media to post their concert videos and fascinating fan interactions with Queen Bey. As Beyoncé began to perform her hit “Diva” during her tour stop at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, she tossed a pair of Off-White sunglasses into the crowd. At his very first concert, 20-year-old film director Global Valentino caught them. He went on to post a TikTok video documenting the saga, including security taki
Distractify •

Taylor Swift's New Song 'You're Losing Me' Is Reportedly About Joe Alwyn

After the end of her six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift is releasing a song called "You're Losing Me," which might be about her latest ex. It's no secret that Taylor takes inspiration from past relationships to fuel her heartbreak anthems. Will Joe be next?

From Joe Jonas to Tom Hiddleston, no ex is safe from the power of Taylor's pen. Well, no ex except for perhaps Taylor Lautner, who she admittedly hurt rather than the other way around.

Is "You're Losing Me" about Joe Alwyn a
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'American Idol' Season 22 Will Be Casting Soon — How the Audition Process Works

Now that Season 21 of American Idol has come to a close, the show is calling upon America's theatre nerds, buskers, and aspiring singer-songwriters to audition for the upcoming season. How can people audition for the show?

American Idol has a long history of going to cities all across the country to audition talented, up-and-coming artists of all ages. Find out more about the audition process below.

What does the 'American Idol' audition process look like?

The American Idol audition process g
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Country Superstar Reba McEntire Will Be Replacing Blake Shelton on 'The Voice'

Season 23, which premiered on March 6, 2023, will be Blake's last. As the longest-running coach (and the one with the most wins), he has earned the right to rest on his laurels and try something new. Learn more about Blake Shelton's exit and Reba McEntire's new role below.

In the past decade or so, Blake has gone on to hold the title of "most-winningest coach" with eight victories for #TeamBlake including Season 2 (Jermaine Paul), Season 3 (Cassadee Pope), Season 4 (Danielle Bradbery), Season 7
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We Officially Know Who's in the Top 26 for This Season of 'American Idol'

We Officially Know Who's in the Top 26 for This Season of 'American Idol' On Season 21 of 'American Idol,' the Top 24 became a Top 26! Here's a list of everyone who made the cut. Is your favorite singer still in the running?

The competition is ramping up in Season 21 of American Idol and the contestants were going to be narrowed down to the top 24 ... until the judges decided that we actually need a Top 26!

Find out more about which fan favorites made it to the next round and who stunned audie
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Fans Still Can't Get Over Sarah Beth Quitting 'American Idol' — What Really Happened?

As American Idol moves onto the second episode of Hollywood week, viewers are still reeling from the events of last week's episode. Popular singer Sarah Beth Liebe quit in the most shocking moment of the season so far.

One of the most talked about contestants, Sarah Beth had entranced both the viewers and judges alike with her performance of "Roxanne" by The Police, but her decision to leave was a complicated one. Find out more about Sarah Beth's shocking Idol exit below.

During her audition,

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