'American Idol' winner apologizes after keeping hat on while performing national anthem

Chris Evans was so well cast as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that it seems like the role was meant for him. However, he faced some stiff competition for a chance to play the leader of the Avengers.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing man from Bolton. Officers say they are 'increasingly concerned' for 35-year-old Ashley McMorrow, from Farnworth.

Police have released a new photo of a woman who disappeared 11 days ago as fears grow for her welfare. Rachel was last seen by her family on Tuesday, July 11.

Molly-Mae Hague has revealed she's jetted off on yet another holiday with her baby daughter and boyfriend Tommy Fury. The new mum has hardly been in the UK this summer as she is enjoying some precious time away as a family-of-three.

Travis Scott‘s album launch event at Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza is still going ahead despite protests, according to reports.Earlier this month, the rapper announced an album launch for his long-awaited ‘Utopia’ LP, to be held at the historic site.Shortly after the gig was announced, the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate appeared to announce (via Egypt Today) that it would no longer go ahead due to safety concerns and “peculiar rituals performed by the star during his performance, contradicting our authentic societal values and traditions.”However, the gig – set for July 28 – is still set to go ahead according to promoter Live Nation.In a statement, they said (via Consequence): “There have been no changes to Travis Scott’s show in Egypt; any reports to the contrary are false.“We can’t wait to celebrate ‘Utopia’ with you in Egypt!”Tickets to the livestream and album packs (including vinyl) are available for pre-order now here.‘Utopia’ will serve as the follow-up to Travis Scott’s acclaimed 2018 effort ‘Astroworld’. Scott previewed the upcoming album for Houston’s professional baseball team, the Astros, in May.

Ariana Madix wants to make one thing clear to fans right now: Don’t come for her bestie Scheana Shay!

Texas TikToker Tierra Allen – better known to fans as the Sassy Trucker – has found herself in a sticky situation over in Dubai.

John Stamos is best known for portraying Uncle Jesse in the ABC sitcom Full House. Although Stamos loves the recognition he gets from the show, it wasn’t always like that.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag TOWIE star Gemma Collins was pretty in pink as she stepped out of the five-star Dorchester Hotel in London wearing a ruffled dress after watching the highly-anticipated Barbie movie on Friday. The 42-year-old was all smiles as she paired her statement outfit with gold heels, opting to paint her nails in Barbie's signature colour. Gemma wore her blonde locks down, as she complemented her features with a lick of natural, glowy makeup and long lashes.

British pop-rock band The 1975 has been banned from performing in Malaysia a day after the band’s frontman Matty Healy slammed the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and then kissed his bandmate, bassist Ross MacDonald.  The country, where homosexuality is illegal, also canceled the remainder of the Good Vibes Festival Saturday, which was supposed to run the rest of the weekend with several other acts.  "There will be no compromise against any party that challenges, disparages and violates Malaysian laws," Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a statement, according to Reuters.   He added, "never touch on the sensitivities of the community, especially those that are against the traditions and values ​​of the local culture."  The Good Vibes Festival said in a statement they "deeply regret" the cancelation of the festival due to the "controversial conduct and remarks made by UK artist Matty Healy from the band 1975."  The statement added that Malaysia’s Ministry of Communication has "underlined its unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule, or contravene Malaysian laws."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Good Vibes Festival (@goodvibesfest) A government committee also clarified that The 1975 has been banned from the country.  "I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with," Healy said in a lengthy onstage speech Friday, saying they had considered canceling but didn’t want to disappoint their fans.

Jamie Foxx has friends in high places. Foxx, 55, broke his silence Friday on Instagram, nearly three months after privately suffering a "medical complication" where he admitted he went to "hell and back." "I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me, and how it brought me back," he said after thanking fans for their prayers. "I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through.

Denise Welch has commented on her son Matty Healy's ban from performing in Malaysia after he shared a steamy kiss with bandmate Ross McDonald on stage.

Sophia Bush has been treading the boards in London’s West End, starring in the stage production of “2:22 A Ghost Story”.

Married At First Sight UK star Gemma Rose has appeared to hint at a new romance following her tough journey on the show.The red-headed hairdresser had her heart broken on the show after finding out her on-screen husband, Matt Murray, had feelings for her co-star Whitney Hughes. Viewers were left shocked after Matt then opted to abandon his on-screen wife to pursue Whitney instead.

An ex-cop has been banned from policing after subjecting her partner to 'sustained' abusive behaviour.

American Dad directors and creatives stepped in for voiceover cast and key creatives today on San Diego Comic-Con to tease the upcoming season on TBS. The session kicked off with Innerspace parodied episode airing on Sept. 4, in which Francine, Stan’s wife, shrinks down into a small spaceship and takes a ride through Stan’s body; a battle with spiders ensues.

Britney Spears abs-olutely loves to model her wardrobe.The 41-year-old "...Baby One More Time" singer took to Instagram on Friday and posted a video of her modeling some super low-rise jeans, knee-length brown leather boots and a white blouse that was cropped just enough to get a look at her toned abs. She also modeled a pencil rim felt Fedora hat, and she wasn't alone.Britney's husband, Sam Asghari, also makes a cameo in the video, where he's also seen wearing a matching Fedora hat.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Jason Aldean played his first concert Friday since his vigilante anthem “Try That in a Small Town” stirred up a national firestorm, soaking up a Cincinnati crowd’s adoration Friday night as he railed against “cancel culture” being responsible for the opposition to his divisive, violence-threatening song and video. “It’s been a long week. I’ve seen a lot of stuff suggesting I’m this, suggesting I’m that,” Aldean said, as the audience at the Riverbend Music Center booed the opposition he’s faced. “I feel everybody’s entitled to their opinion. You can think something all you want to, it doesn’t mean it’s true. What I am is a proud American… I love our country. I want to see it restored to what it once was before all this bullshit started happening to us. I love my country. I love my family. And I will do anything to protect that,” he declared, as the crowd began chanting “USA! USA!”

Progress on one labor front in the media industry.

Blondie guitarist Chris Stein has paid tribute to his daughter Akira, who passed away earlier this year.Stein announced the news in a Facebook post, revealing that Akira passed away from a drug overdose in May.“We lost our daughter and sister Akira at the end of May to an overdose. I’ve been posting as usual because it distracts from the heartbreak,” Stein told fans.“There are a lot of you I care for that didn’t know and even though it’s not like me to post personal events publically Akira was important to many.

London Grammar have teamed up with CamelPhat on a new track called ‘Higher’ – check it out below.The track is taken from a new remix collection that London Grammar was released yesterday (July 21).Discussing the release, vocalist Hannah Reid said: “All three of us grew up listening to electronic music.  I remember buying CDs from a vending machine at Fabric. When me Dan and Dot first met we bonded over so much music – from the most obscure to the most commercial electronic sounds.“Remixes from electronic artists have formed a huge part of our career and success as a band.