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Dua Lipa to become first female British headliner at Coachella 2027

  • Dua Lipa will headline Coachella in 2027.
  • She is the first solo British woman to do so.
  • More than 100,000 fans are expected each day.

Dua Lipa will headline Coachella in April 2027, becoming the first solo British woman to top the bill. The announcement marks a milestone for British artists at one of the world’s most high-profile music festivals. Lipa is scheduled for Fridays across both festival weekends, with Tame Impala on…

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Arctic blast set to sweep across UK with temperatures in parts of England plummeting to -8C overnight as health officials issue first cold alert of season

  • First cold health alert of the season issued for two English regions.
  • Rural temperatures could reach -8C over the next few nights.
  • Officials advise checking on older people and those with health conditions.

An Arctic air mass is bringing a sharp fall in temperatures across the UK, prompting the first cold health alert of the season. The warning highlights the added health risks for older people and those with existing conditions, and officials are urging people to check on vulnerable neighbours…

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Aftershock Reveal Dates For 2027 Festival

  • Aftershock returns to Sacramento from 30 September to 3 October 2027.
  • The festival’s 15th edition follows a record year with over 180,000 attendees.
  • Tickets go on sale on 16 November at 12pm Pacific time.

Aftershock will return to Discovery Park in Sacramento from 30 September to 3 October 2027 for its 15th edition. The dates give festivalgoers a chance to plan ahead, with ticket sales set to begin in November. The 2026 festival drew more than 180,000 people, its largest attendance to…

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Players Use In-Game Ocarina to Play Everything From Linkin Park, Titanic, and Japanese Supermarket Themes

  • Players are performing a wide range of songs on Link’s ocarina.
  • Japanese supermarket jingles have joined game and film themes.
  • The remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days.

Players of the newly released *Ocarina of Time* remake are using Link’s ocarina to perform songs from games, films, anime and everyday life. The feature has fuelled a wave of social media posts, showing how a familiar game mechanic has become a creative way for players to share…

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David Walliams scrubbed from his own film ‘Fing’, UK release plans shelved

  • Sky has exited as the UK and Ireland licensee of *Fing*.
  • Producers have removed Walliams’ cameo.
  • Walliams denies wrongdoing and says he has not broken the law.

Sky has withdrawn as the UK and Ireland licensee of *Fing*, leaving its UK release plans uncertain. The decision follows serious allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment against David Walliams, which he denies. The producers say Walliams’ cameo has been removed and he will have no role in…

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Jeremy Vine’s close call with London bus sparks road safety debate

  • A bus crossed a painted cycle lane while pulling into a stop.
  • Vine continued alongside it instead of slowing down.
  • The footage renewed debate about cyclist safety and floating bus stops.

Jeremy Vine posted headcam footage of a close encounter with a London bus, which moved across a painted cycle lane to reach a bus stop while he was riding alongside it. The clip has prompted debate over the bus’s manoeuvre, Vine’s decision to continue beside it rather than…

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Born 96 Years Ago Today in South Carolina, the Guitar Virtuoso Who Backed Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash—and Sold a Million Records Before He Could Legally Drink

  • Hank Garland was a leading Nashville session guitarist.
  • “Sugarfoot Rag” sold more than a million copies.
  • A 1961 brain injury ended his guitar career.

Hank Garland, born in South Carolina on 11 November 1930, became a highly sought-after guitarist whose playing featured on recordings by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and many other major artists. His career bridged country and jazz, and his early success helped establish him as one of Nashville’s leading…

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Casualties: Unknown is a total pain simulator that makes other survival games seem like massive cowards

  • The game makes injury and survival its central challenge.
  • Small mistakes can trigger a chain of worsening hazards.
  • Players manage wounds, infection, temperature and sensory distress.

Casualties: Unknown is a survival game built around simulating bodily injury and distress in unusually graphic detail. The review describes a genetically engineered dog-like character sent to explore a dangerous planet, where ordinary tasks can spiral into a cascade of injuries and threats. In one episode, the character…

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Police helped remove Russell Brand after ‘violent incident’ at Jemima Goldsmith’s home

  • Police helped Goldsmith have Brand leave her home in 2014.
  • No arrest was made, and she chose not to press charges.
  • The disclosure follows Brand’s 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence.

Thames Valley Police confirmed that officers went to Jemima Goldsmith’s Oxfordshire home in July 2014 after she reported a violent incident involving her then partner, Russell Brand. They supported her and ensured Brand left at her request; no arrest was made. Goldsmith’s account has come to light after…

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Mouth Culture Announce Debut Album ‘The Wire’

  • Mouth Culture’s debut album arrives on 2 April 2027.
  • ‘The Wire’ will feature ten tracks, including two released singles.
  • The band will tour the UK with South Arcade in February.

Mouth Culture have announced their debut album, ‘The Wire’, due for release on 2 April 2027 through Killabop. The announcement follows the release of the singles ‘Growing Pains’ and ‘Fool’, and marks the arrival of a full-length record from the British rock band. The ten-track album includes ‘Outta…

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