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Internet and power cut in Iran after call from exiled prince to protest
Protests have been ongoing for over a week (Picture: X) Thousands in Iran’s capital shouted from their homes and set fires in the street after a call by the country’s exiled crown prince for a mass demonstration. A new escalation in the protests that have spread nationwide across the Islamic Republic. Internet access and telephone lines … Read more
British man arrested after 7kg of cocaine found in car near Benidorm
Caption: The man, 62, was arrested in the port of Denia (Picture: Civil Guard of Denia) A British man has been arrested at a Spanish ferry port after police found more than seven kilos of cocaine hidden in his car. The 62-year-old was intercepted as he tried to board a ferry to the Balearic Islands … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo marks fifth anniversary of ‘Drivers License’ with David Byrne cover and exclusive vinyl
Olivia Rodrigo has shared a David Byrne cover of ‘Drivers License’ and announced a vinyl reissue to mark the single’s fifth anniversary. READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s important for me to be taken seriously as a songwriter” The song was first released on this date (January 8) in 2021, the debut single for Rodrigo and the first taste of her debut album ‘Sour’. The … Read more
David Bowie’s childhood home to be restored and opened to public
David Bowie’s childhood home in South London is set to be restored and made available to the public. READ MORE: David Bowie’s earliest years – as told by the people who knew him best The Heritage of London Trust, a charity organisation based in the capital, have announced that they have acquired the terraced home – 4 Plaistow Grove in … Read more
Bruno Mars’ ‘Romantic’ Tour 2026: Dates, Cities, Ticket Prices & Everything Else You Need to Know
Nearly 10 years after his ’24K Magic World Tour,’ Bruno is hitting the road again in 2026! Get all the details on how to get tickets, the pricing, which cities he’s playing in and more here.
Taskaree director Neeraj Pandey jokes about working with Emraan Hashmi: ‘Making a family show…’
Emraan Hashmi starrer Taskaree: The Smuggler web’s trailer has been unveiled at an event held in Mumbai on January 8. The event featured the star cast-Emraan Hashmi, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sharad Kelkar, Nandish Sandhu and Zoya Afroz, along with director Neeraj Pandey. At the event, the creator shared some insights about the series and what the … Read more
Podcasts get their own The Ring in the trailer for A24’s Undertone
Horror creators have gotten a lot of mileage over the years out of the idea that perceiving something is an invitation. That is, that the very act of watching or listening (which you, as an audience member, are also participating in, natch) is a big, flashing “come and get me!” signal to the supernatural. Certainly, … Read more
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy boldly goes where many teen dramas have gone before
Star Trek had a rocky 2025. After 2024 brought significant cutbacks to the series’ streaming slate, including the loss of the delightful Lower Decks, 2025 began with the straight-to-TV movie Star Trek: Section 31. It was very bad. So bad, in fact, that it’s a serious contender for the title of “worst Trek film,” which … Read more
“Bella Hadid Shares Rare Photo of Gigi and Khai in Heartfelt Birthday Tribute – A Must-See!”
Bella Hadid just posted a cheesy birthday tribute to her big sis Gigi on Instagram, complete with a carousel of pictures and a rare new photo of Gigi with her two-year-old daughter Khai. Bella wrote that Gigi is her best friend, confidant, logic, and favorite chilling partner (whatever that means). She also listed a bunch … Read more