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Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West appearance

The managing director of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as a headliner despite backlash over the rapper's antisemitic comments, encouraging 'forgiveness' while sponsors pull out and politicians express concern.

April 7, 20265 min
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The Best Men's Wearhouse Suits for Weddings, the Office, & Date Night

A fashion editor discovers surprisingly good suit options at Men's Wearhouse, sharing top picks for different occasions at affordable prices starting under $200.

April 7, 20263 min
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Queen Latifah to Host 2026 American Music Awards, Returns After 30 Years

Queen Latifah will return to host the American Music Awards on May 25 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, marking her return to the ceremony thirty years after co-hosting in 1995.

April 7, 20262 min
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Best Gifts for Book Lovers: Shop Unique Book Gifts and Bookworm Gift Ideas

Our shopping editors have rounded up the best gifts for book lovers in 2026, from book-scented candles to interactive reading challenges. These literary-themed gifts enhance the reading experience without the risky move of gifting an actual book.

April 6, 20263 min
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Even when Arsenio Hall's show was a hit, 'everyone wanted it to be something else'

Hall's late-night show gave hip-hop a home on TV and helped propel Bill Clinton to the White House. In his new memoir 'Arsenio,' he reflects on creating a show that didn't exist when he was a kid and the challenges he faced appealing to different audiences.

April 6, 20264 min
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77

Albert Mazibuko, who sang in iconic South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for more than five decades, has died aged 77 after a short illness. The musician joined the Grammy-winning choral group in 1969 and helped spread their message of 'peace, love and harmony' worldwide.

April 6, 20263 min
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Wireless Festival Chief Defends Kanye West Booking Despite Backlash

Festival Republic's managing director Melvin Benn condemned West's antisemitic comments but defended booking him for Wireless 2026, calling for 'forgiveness and hope' despite criticism from politicians and sponsor withdrawals.

April 6, 20263 min
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Zendaya Believes 'Euphoria' Season Three Will Be the Show's Last

The star hinted that the upcoming third season of HBO's hit series will be its final chapter during an interview on The Drew Barrymore Show, expressing gratitude for how the role of Rue 'cracked her heart open' and taught her about empathy.

April 6, 20262 min
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20 Acts We Can't Wait to See at Coachella

This year's Coachella features first-time headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and history-making Karol G as the first Latina to top-bill the festival. The lineup also includes Young Thug, The xx's return, and exciting debuts from artists like BINI and Gigi Perez.

April 6, 20264 min
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Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West appearance

The managing director of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to choose Kanye West as a headliner, encouraging people to offer the rapper "forgiveness" after backlash over his scheduled appearance.

April 6, 20261 min
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Wireless Festival Loses More Sponsors as Diageo and Rockstar Energy Exit Over Kanye West Booking

Diageo and Rockstar Energy join Pepsi in backing out of sponsoring London's Wireless Festival 2026 following the controversial announcement of Kanye West as a headliner, amid criticism from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

April 6, 20262 min
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Hulk Hogan: Real American - Netflix Documentary Explores Wrestling Legend's Life and Controversies

Netflix's upcoming four-part docuseries 'Hulk Hogan: Real American' features final interviews with the wrestling legend filmed before his death in July, exploring the blurry lines between Terry Bollea and his Hulk Hogan persona.

April 6, 20262 min
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Sabrina Carpenter, Margaret Qualley, and Madelyn Cline Star in Playful 'House Tour' Music Video

The trio co-direct and star in a lighthearted heist video featuring a 'Pretty Girl Clean-Up Crew' that ransacks a Los Angeles mansion, stealing everything from wine to Grammy awards.

April 6, 20262 min
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Pressure mounts over UK festival's Kanye West booking

Jewish groups and MPs have called on the Wireless Festival to cancel Kanye West's headline booking and for the government to ban the US rapper from the UK over his history of antisemitism.

April 6, 20265 min
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Zach Bryan Cancels Tulsa Show Due to Dangerous Weather

Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan was forced to cancel his Friday show in Tulsa, Oklahoma due to severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings, marking the first time he's canceled a headlining show in five years of touring.

April 3, 20262 min
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Yes Postpones European Tour for Steve Howe Surgery

Progressive rock legends Yes have postponed their 11-date European Fragile tour so guitarist Steve Howe can undergo an essential operation and recovery time.

April 3, 20263 min
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Paul Simon Performs Rare Deep Cut on Colbert, Reflects on Career-Changing Moment

Paul Simon performed the rarely-heard "Something So Right" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, marking the first time he's played the song since 1993. The legendary singer also shared the story of discovering his first hit "The Sounds of Silence" was climbing the charts in 1965.

April 3, 20263 min
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A Strange Week: JFK Jr., John Perry Barlow, and an Unexpected Friendship

In April 1994, a tragic death brought together an unlikely trio of mourners: the author, cyberspace philosopher John Perry Barlow, and John F. Kennedy Jr., revealing an intimate moment of shared grief and friendship.

April 3, 20261 min
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The Animals Are Not OK: Why Intoxicated Wildlife Might Be Reflecting Our Late-Stage Capitalism Crisis

From vaping squirrels to cocaine sharks, animals are exhibiting increasingly strange behaviors that mirror humanity's stress-induced substance abuse under late-stage capitalism.

April 3, 20264 min
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Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'

The Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter explores club culture and collective movement on her third album, Ambiguous Desire, marking a departure from her tender, introspective ballads.

April 3, 20266 min
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