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Abbatars perform at Eurovision after hosts tease performance from Swedish pop supergroup

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Eurovision hosts Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede teased performances from pop supergroup ‘beginning with an A’

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Jennifer Lopez's team were in crisis talks to CANCEL her This Is Me... Now tour over poor sales, with pop princess keen to go ahead - as tickets are now being scalped for as little as $10 online

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Live Nation, the promoter behind the tour, recently suggested canceling all 30 dates - but no one, including her long term manager Benny Medina, was able to convince her.

2024 NFL rookie minicamp highlights: Top Day 2 moments as Terrion Arnold makes plays, injuries begin to pop up

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A roundup of notable moments as rookie minicamp continues around the league

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'Heroin & Crack Zone' posters pop up across Bristol

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The posters have begun appearing in areas where complaints about drug dealing and drug use are high

Eurovision fans get the nibbles and drinks in ahead of the biggest - and campest - pop celebration of the year

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The Eurovision Song Contest has been left in turmoil after a raft of major crises unraveled just hours before the grand final is due to start.

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Who is non-binary pop star Bambie Thug representing Ireland at Eurovision 2024?

The controversial entry has thousands of people taking notice

Taylor Swift fans are convinced pop superstar referenced Travis Kelce's touchdown celebration with dance move during Eras tour show in Paris

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Travis Kelce seems to have inspired some of Taylor Swift's dance moves on tour, or at least her fans are convinced so after videos emerged of the pop star performing in Paris.

Olivia Rodrigo review – shiny pop-punk with real guts

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Ovo Hydro, Glasgow There’s no doubt the former Disney actor is a pro, but she’s also a deft, sincere songwriter who captures the viewpoint of a teen outsider to perfection

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Rob pops along to Lindengate Charity open day

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Good to see so many people attending Lindengate Charity Open Day, where I was joined by neighbouring MP Greg Smith MP. I was pleased to be able to tell him about the excellent work done by the charity to achieve mental wellness through…

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100 models of Japanese manga character Doraemon set to pop up across Hong Kong this summer as city animates tourism drive

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Source says Victoria Park, on Avenue of Stars and other outdoor sites will welcome figures of popular character.

Eurovision Song Contest Boss Teases Format Changes, Launching Pop Music Hits: ‘It’s No Longer Just a Weird Niche Thing’

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It’s that time of year again, when Europe and pop music collide in a riotous (and sometimes downright bonkers) display of color, rhythm and fun. This year, the Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Malmo, Sweden, after Swedish singer…

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Pop icon Brian Wilson placed under conservatorship

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A judge in California has ruled that Brian Wilson, the 81-year-old chief musical visionary of the Beach Boys, will be placed under a conservatorship following the death of his wife, who had cared for him as he struggled with a…

The winner takes it all: How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution

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Songwriting genius and satin came together to wow Europe with ‘Waterloo’ on 6 April 1974. As the Swedish stars (and their fans) celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abba’s triumph, Mark Beaumont traces the road to superstardom for Agnetha,…

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Billie Eilish: Why pop’s great outlier has always done things differently

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The star’s dark, brooding songs subvert the idea of pop as shiny and upbeat. Her new album is set to carry on that creepy sensibility

Weekend outlook: Mother’s Day could see light pop-up showers

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Partly sunny skies are in the forecast before some unsettled weather moves in.

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Trans activist films video explaining how her penis will be surgically-transformed into vagina at Disneyland using Minnie Mouse cake pops, while children enjoy theme park nearby

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Lily Tino's video at Disneyland, sees her using Minnie Mouse cake pops, discusses her upcoming gender-affirming surgery without using explicit terms.

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Chain Throws “Pollo Lounge” Dining Pop-Up, Riffing on KFC

Chain, the concept dining experience founded by actor-writer B.J. Novak and Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth, hosted an intimate pop-up at their Hollywood Chain House. On both Wednesday and Thursday night, May 8 and 9, the nostalgia…

From Gwen Stefani to One Piece: The Pop Culture References in Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Boa’

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Megan Thee Stallion’s latest music video for “Boa” released on Friday, leaving anime and video games fans rejoicing at the various references.

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Mayor's billion-dollar ask fails to materialize in Springfield. Will Chicago Teachers Union pop the question?

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Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) walks with aides through the Illinois State Capitol as he visits Springfield to lobby state lawmakers May 8.

What 'Pop Culture Happy Hour' thinks of Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart movie 'Unfrosted'

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The Netflix movie Unfrosted tells a made-up version of Pop-Tarts' origin story. It hasn't been received favorably, including by NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts.