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Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan: Vulnerable, messy and brat

[ad_1] Getty ImagesSabrina Carpenter is one of the new wave of pop girlies taking the internet by storm“It's so confusing sometimes to be a girl," sings Charli XCX on her latest album, Brat.The vulnerable lyrics, existential questions and honest exploration of the complexity and contradictions of womanhood has turned Brat into much more than a collection of music.For millennials and Gen Z, it reflects a highly relatable way of life.Brat
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Celine Dion makes live comeback at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

[ad_1] Ceremony ends with Olympic flame lit and Celine Dion's performanceCeline Dion has returned to the stage for the first time since revealing a serious health condition, delivering a typical powerhouse performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.The Canadian superstar had been rumoured to be singing a duet with Lady Gaga, but instead went solo on the Eiffel Tower to bring the four-hour event to a stirring climax.It was Dion's
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Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw to star in spin-off

[ad_1] A new Doctor Who spin-off series starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw has been announced.The War Between The Land And The Sea has been co-written by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, who described it as a "huge, muscular, thrilling drama which will shake The Whoniverse to its foundations".Tovey and Mbatha-Raw have both appeared in Doctor Who stories in the past - Tovey as Alonso Frame, a junior officer
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Dublin wax museum removes Sinéad O’Connor figure after criticism

[ad_1] PA MediaA waxwork of the late Sinéad O'Connor in Dublin will be remade after the original came under criticismThe National Wax Museum in Dublin is "committed" to creating a new wax figure of Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor after significant public backlash.It comes after the museum unveiled a waxwork of the late singer and activist to coincide with the one year anniversary of her death.O'Connor was found dead at the
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Life on Mersey? David Bowie fans in Liverpool for convention

[ad_1] A host of scary monsters and super creeps have descended on Liverpool to revel in all things David Bowie for an annual convention celebrating the singer's life and works.The event, which returned to the city for its third edition after taking place in New York in 2023, will welcome hundreds to St George's Hall across its three days.Guest appearances include Woody Woodmansey, the last surviving member of the singer's
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The Archers star whose storyline shocked nation dies age 99

[ad_1] BBCYsanne Churchman spoke to the BBC in 2015 about why her character was killed offYsanne Churchman, who played Grace Archer in BBC Radio 4's drama The Archers, has died age 99.The actress, who worked across radio, TV and film for more than 50 years, died peacefully in her home earlier this month, the BBC announced on Friday. Her character's storyline on the long running radio show was one of
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Olympics 2024 opening ceremony: Date, time, order & how to watch on BBC

[ad_1] The eye-catching ceremony will take place across a 6km route along the Seine. It will begin at Austerlitz bridge and end among the gardens, fountains and palaces in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower at Trocadero. There will be almost 100 boats carrying more than 10,000 athletes, plus a host of dignitaries, which sail past Paris' iconic landmarks, including Notre Dame cathedral and Pont Neuf.The boats will transport the
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Griff on touring with Taylor Swift, stage fright and her debut album Vertigo

[ad_1] PA MediaThe singer's hits include Miss Me Too, Black Hole and Head On FireIn the space of three years, Griff has gone from recording songs in her bedroom to touring the world with Coldplay and Taylor Swift. The speed of her ascent has been dizzying. So much so that she called her debut album Vertigo.But Griff's success hasn't been a surprise to everyone - not to the Brit Awards,