American singer and actor, iconic king of rock and roll
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75 in a hospital in Portugal after an illness. Her career peaked with Total Eclipse of the Heart, produced with Jim Steinman, and she represented the UK at Eurovision in 2013. She had a decades-long career and was awarded an MBE in 2023.
The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has married model Gabriette Bechtel in Los Angeles in a private ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple announced engagement in 2024 and have since shared glimpses from celebrations in New York and Las Vegas. Public sources note attendance by notable figures and coverage of the event across media.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has moved its operations into a permanent space on Infirmary Street, transforming Fringe Central into a year‑round hub for artists, welfare support, rehearsal spaces and industry services. The project, funded by the UK Government and partners, is designed to support a thriving, inclusive fringe ecosystem alongside the city’s galleries and venues.
A wave of new football kit designs is hitting top Scottish and European clubs as the 2026-27 season approaches. BBC Business collects notable releases from AC Milan to Celtic and Wales, with reactions ranging from praise for heritage-inspired designs to criticism of bold, modern looks.
The former president has shared AI-generated images on Truth Social and X, depicting him with Washington and Lincoln and in other guises, as part of a campaign-style push around the U.S. Bicentennial anniversary. The posts have drawn both praise from supporters and mockery from critics who cite ongoing legal troubles.
Shelley Fabares has died at age 82 in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. The Donna Reed Show alum and singer had a long acting career spanning decades, with notable roles and a Top 40 hit.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80 in Nashville, her publicity team has said. Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the news on Instagram. Parton has written thousands of songs, sold more than 100 million records, won multiple Grammys and founded the Imagination Library, which has distributed hundreds of millions of free books.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The Tennessee-born superstar rose from poverty to become a global icon in music, film and philanthropy. Her career spanned seven decades, marked by hit songs, blockbuster roles, and a lasting legacy in literacy and charity.
Tributes have poured in following Dolly Parton’s death at 80, with fans and peers sharing memories and AI-generated tributes raising ethical questions. Parton’s family highlights the need for compassion and respect amid a flood of content, while friends and industry figures reflect on her business legacy and philanthropy.
Dolly Parton has died at 80. In interviews from CNBC and Business Insider UK, she reflects on career-defining moments, including leaving Porter Wagoner's show, writing I Will Always Love You, and negotiating publishing rights. Her philosophy blends work, purpose and resilience as she faced health, age and business decisions.
A TechCrunch review of XREAL's a01 wearable display highlights vibrant visuals and portability, but questions practicality for real work and its role as a second monitor.
Dolly Parton has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from fans and fellow artists as the industry reflects on her career, influence, and the cultural footprint of her music and film work.
Zach Cregger has directed a Resident Evil movie that remains faithful to survival horror mechanics while injecting his meta-commentary and kinetic nervous energy. Austin Abrams leads as a flawed courier, delivering a high-stakes package through a snowbound hospital and a city overrun by T-virus horrors.
The state has carried out the execution of 49-year-old Jeffery Lee at William C. Holman Correctional Facility. Lee was convicted in a 1998 double-matal murder during a Dallas County pawn shop robbery. The justice system has moved from nitrogen gas to lethal injection after a last-minute reprieve. Authorities say his victims’ families have long awaited closure.