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Photos of future dance stars competing at the Youth America Grand Prix
22+ min ago (64+ words) Up-and-coming dancers performed traditional and contemporary styles at the semifinals of the annual Youth America Grand Prix dance competition in River Forest, Illinois, at the Dominican University Performing Arts Center. Up-and-coming dancers performed traditional and contemporary styles at the semifinals…...
Strictly’s Dianne Buswell gives glimpse into baby boy’s nursery
36+ min ago (119+ words) Strictly's Dianne Buswell and partner Joe Sugg have given fans a glimpse at their baby boy's new nursery as they prepare to welcome their first child together. In an Instagram montage posted to Rusted Root's "Send Me On My Way…...
Coronation Street star shares ‘crippling’ health struggle
45+ min ago (899+ words) Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has shared a "crippling" health struggle she has faced since she was very young. Coronation Street star shares "crippling" health struggle Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has shared a "crippling" health struggle she…...
Why was Alix Earle in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl La Casita entourage?
49+ min ago (550+ words) The influencer was one of the many cameos made during Sunday's halftime show Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance was filled with well-known faces, from Ricky Martin to Jessica Alba. However, many viewers were shocked to see media personality Alix…...
The music copyright issue engulfing the 2026 Winter Olympics
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (164+ words) Winter Olympics sparks backlash over AI intro The music copyright issue engulfing the 2026 Winter Olympics - American figure skater Amber Glenn is embroiled in a music copyright dispute after Canadian artist Seb McKinnon objected to the unauthorised use of his song…...
Fans speculate after Bad Bunny deletes all of his Instagram posts
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (511+ words) Donald Trump and Jake Paul were two of the critics who joined in on the backlash following Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance Speculation is running rampant over Bad Bunny's next move after the rapper wiped his entire Instagram page. Hours…...
The Voice star Dean Franklin issues powerful message before his death
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (125+ words) The Voice star Dean Franklin shares final message to fans before death aged 36 Dean Franklin Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Dean Franklin: The Voice star…...
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show celebrated America – all of it – with a message of unity
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (674+ words) To better understand some of the significance of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night, start at the end. "God Bless America," were the first and few English-language words uttered by the Spanish-language performer, who then proceeded…...
Pearl Jam frontman raises awareness on ‘butterfly children’ in Netflix documentary
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (123+ words) Eddie Vedder 's Matter Of Time trailer Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Pearl Jam frontman raises awareness for "butterfly children" in Netflix documentary - Eddie Vedder's…...
The Voice star Dean Franklin shares final message to fans before death aged 36
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (111+ words) The Voice star Dean Franklin shared a final video message to fans just weeks before his death aged 36, following a diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. The singer, from London, appeared on the singing competition in 2016. In December 2025, Franklin shared his diagnosis…...