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Kneecap have hit out at the Prime Minister of Ireland, Micheál Martin over his recent visit to the White House to meet US President Donald Trump.During a meeting at the Oval Office earlier this month, Martin offered warm praise for the Irish-American alliance and the historic ties between the two countries. He also touted Trump’s self-professed role as a peacemaker, according to Al Jazeera.Martin lauded Trump for his approach to Gaza and recent peace talks, despite Irish parties such as Sinn Fein recently announcing they would boycott St Patrick’s Day events in Washington DC this week.

Courtney Love has shared that she is planning on becoming a British citizen.The Hole frontwoman shared the news while at a recent event in London, hosted by the Royal Geographical Society. According to reports from The Independent and the Daily Mail, she reflected on her time living in the UK and said that she is already under way with applying for citizenship.“I’m really glad I’m here,” she explained. “It’s so great to live here.

South Park as a way of celebrating the US’s close relationship with Canada.READ MORE: ‘South Park’ creator wishes he could delete these three seasonsAs reported on Bleeding Cool, at the first ever Canada-Colorado Friendship Day celebrations on March 16, Polis shared a statement emphasising America’s positive connections to its northern neighbour.He said: “From maple syrup to hockey players and much more, we in Colorado appreciate our friendship and close ties with Canada.“Raising the Canadian flag today is symbolic of our friendship, showing that when we work together, even in challenging times, we grow our economy and make the people of both sovereign nations better off.”Governor Polis then took to X to pay tribute to the long-standing bond between the two nations, citing South Park as a cultural example.He wrote: “Our relationship with Canada brings vast benefits to Coloradans—from good-paying jobs to robust trade partnerships, tourists, and even prominent fictional characters in Colorado’s famous show, @SouthPark. Ike Broflovski, Kyle Broflovski’s adopted brother, is from Canada.

“Snow White” live-action film ahead of its release on March 21.The “Wonder Woman” star, 39, appeared in good spirits as she joined a group of Disney’s classic villains for a photo op at the so-called “happiest place on Earth.”On Sunday, Gadot — who stars as the Evil Queen in film, which is a remake of the 1937 classic — united with Maleficent, Hades, and Jafar characters, as well as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, for a group photo.The actress rocked a sleeveless pleather burgundy dress for the occasion, and accessorized with a pair of drop earrings.The “Red Notice” actress also met with a group of little kids dressed up in costume as mini Evil Queens.Her co-star and lead actress, Rachel Zegler, was not in attendance.Gadot’s low-key outing comes amid ongoing rumors of “tension” between her and Zegler, who plays the titular role.The night prior to her Anaheim outing, Gadot attended the film’s premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.The premiere, which was significantly scaled back by Disney given the controversy around the film, was limited to photographers and an in-house crew.Both Gadot and Zegler attended the event, however, they did not do a Q&A or any press interviews.Additionally, Disney decided to sensationally pull the plug on the UK premiere of the film altogether.It comes as the co-stars were rumored to be quietly feuding, with sources telling People that they have “nothing in common” — citing their “huge age gap” and “very different political views.”“Gal is annoyed by the movie drama,” one insider told the outlet. “She enjoyed filming.

particularly by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC).

Donald Trump’s recent re-election.Addressing the decision during a nine-minute TikTok video posted on Tuesday (March 11), she said she and her son Clay had moved to the country, and that she was in the process of applying for citizenship.“Although I was never someone who thought I would move to another country, that’s what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child” she said, “And here we are”.While Trump was not mentioned by name, O’Donnell made it clear that the political situation in the country has been the motivating factor. The celebrity has been a vocal critic of the billionaire even before his move to politics.“I miss many things about life there at home and I’m trying to find a home here in this beautiful country and when it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that’s when we will consider coming back,” she revealed.

Jack White has swapped out the lyrics of his 2018 hit ‘Corporation’ to hit out at US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.Last month (February 18), Jack White performed his final North American date as part of the ‘No Name’ tour in Boston, where he played a scathing version of ‘Corporation’ that saw him take aim at Trump and Musk.Though the show took place nearly a month ago, the performance has only recently started making headlines after footage of the song began circulating in recent days. During the song, Jack White starts off by ripping into Tesla owner Elon Musk, who was appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency by Trump.“I was thinking about taking government subsidies and starting my own electric car company; Who’s with me?” White sings.

Saturday Night Live sketch as Elon Musk.The Austin Powers actor has been portraying the billionaire on the sketch show recently – last week playing Musk holding a chainsaw in a spoof of the tense White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.In this weekend’s (March 8) episode hosted by Lady Gaga, Myers returned in a cold open sketch taking aim at reports of behind-the-scenes tensions between Musk and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.In the skit, James Austin Johnson’s Trump tries to mediate tensions between the two, as fans are also given a comic insight into their inner thoughts.In one moment, Rubio (Marcello Hernandez) looks on in despair as Trump decides he wants Thailand after watching The White Lotus, all while the Curb Your Enthusiam theme plays, while when Rubio talks, Trump’s inner thoughts declare: “So boring, this guy can’t stop talking. Who the hell does he think he is, Adrien Brody?” in reference to the actor’s recent Oscar speech.Trump then brings in Myers’s Musk, who proceeds to childishly mock Rubio before we get his inner thoughts.“Phase one of my plan is complete: ingratiate yourself to the President and take over the media.

Whoopi Goldberg has labelled HBO’s black comedy The White Lotus as ‘The Caucasian Lotus’ – find out why below.The third season of the show is currently airing every Sunday night in the US, with UK viewers able to watch it via Sky Atlantic or NOW every Monday morning. The fourth episodes airs tonight (March 9).It was a scene from episode three, however, that prompted actor and presenter Goldberg to rename the show.

The Armed have played a raucous cover of The Stooges’ ‘Search And Destroy’ at a Bernie Sanders rally in Michigan – watch below.The left-wing US senator is currently on a tour he has dubbed ‘Fighting Oligarchy’, where he is taking to a series of town halls to address the state of American democracy. He has been inviting musical guests to open the shows and on Saturday (March 8), The Armed were on hand at Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan.They opened their set with a blistering version of the 1973 track by Michigan’s own Stooges.

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has said President Donald Trump has brought “a little sanity back” to the United States.The musician has been a longstanding and outspoken supporter of Trump since his first campaign for the White House in 2016, prompting tension within the band as frontman Serj Tankian, who is also his brother-in-law, has been a staunch Trump critic, even calling for his resignation at one point.Now, Dolmayan has given an interview with YouTuber Lilian Tahmasian in which he said he voted for Trump again in 2024 and was “glad” that he was victorious.“It brings a little sanity back,” he said (via Blabbermouth). “Irrespective of what you hear out there, it’s much more sane with him than it was without him. We need law and order.

Green Day have mocked the United States’ Vice President JD Vance during a recent concert in Australia.At the band’s recent concert in Melbourne, Australia on March 1, Green Day hit out at JD Vance, who is currently serving as President Donald Trump‘s second-in-command. For the concert, the band performed the seminal ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’ albums in full.During the ‘American Idiot’ portion of the set, Billie Joe Armstrong and co.

Elton John has warned that Donald Trump’s cuts to the USAID budget will have “devastating effects” on the global response to HIV.The US president announced on Thursday (February 27) that his administration intends to wipe out more than 90 per cent of the US Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts, with Associated Press projecting that $60billion (£48billion) of US global aid spending to be axed.Writing on Instagram on Saturday (March 1), John, whose Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the world’s leading independent AIDS/HIV charities, said the “abrupt decision” could have “devastating effects on the HIV response”.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)A statement from the Foundation read: “We are gravely concerned about the decision by the U.S. Administration to cut more than 90% of contracts held by USAID, many of which they had already deemed “lifesaving”.

Rod Stewart has weighed in on the clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressing that “we must keep supporting the Ukrainians”.On Friday (February 28), the US president and his Ukrainian counterpart held a press conference in the White House which descended into a bad-tempered and fiery exchange of words, with Trump claiming that Zelenskyy was “not ready for peace” and “gambling with World War Three”.Since the meeting, figures including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have expressed strong solidarity with Zelenskyy, with the former hosting a summit of European leaders in London today (March 2) to discuss how to support Ukraine moving forward.Zelenskyy himself attended the summit, and now Stewart has posted an image on his Instagram Stories of Starmer and Zelenskyy shaking hands in Downing Street. “Proud to be British,” he wrote.

Elon Musk on Saturday Night Live in a spoof of the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.On Friday (February 28), the two leaders met in Washington D.C. with the intention of securing a minerals and defence deal.

Danny Dyer launched into a rant about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the 2025 BRIT Awards. See the footage below.Last night’s (March 1) ceremony saw comedian and actor Jack Whitehall returning to host the show for the first time since 2021 and the fifth time overall.Between awards and performances, Whitehall interviewed celebrity audience members, including Dyer, who was sitting next to Horsegirl.Whitehall asked Dyer who would win his BRIT Award for the “Twat of the Year”, to which the actor responded: “There’s so many, the world is being run by cranks at the moment,” before adding: “Probably Sir Keir Starmer.”The response flustered Whitehall who quickly moved towards the next announcement, though he was interrupted again by Dyer who said: “He’s a slag,” in reference to the current Prime Minister.

Myles Smith used the platform of his BRIT Awards acceptance speech to call of the government to act to support the music industry. The Luton singer-songwriter was named the BRITs Rising Star at the ceremony at London’s O2 on Saturday night (March 1), following in the footsteps of the likes of Adele, Sam Smith and The Last Dinner Party.

Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into chaos last night (February 28).The two leaders met in Washington D.C. with the intention of securing a minerals and defence deal.

a broad ban on transgender service members, which, if carried out, could effectively purge an estimated 15,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces.President Donald Trump early on issued executive orders targeting the LGBTQ community, including erasing federal recognition of transgender people by defining what he says is the U.S.

Bloomberg Government first reported. “I&A’s work has attracted close scrutiny for years because of its domestic focus, with intelligence often involving US citizens and others in the country.”According to The Advocate, an archived version of the text previously read:“OSIC Personnel are prohibited from engaging in intelligence activities based solely on an individual’s or group’s race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, country of birth, nationality, or disability.

The Daily Show presenter Jon Stewart’s rant about Elon Musk’s government entity DOGE (Department Of Government Efficiency) has led to the billionaire saying he would appear on the show.On X (formerly Twitter), user @FarzadMediaINC posted “Elon Musk Should Go On Jon Stewart’s Daily Show”. The post was seen by Musk, who replied “I will do it if the show airs unedited.” The Daily Show’s official account then followed that with “@elonmusk we’d be delighted!”During Monday’s (February 24) Daily Show segment, Stewart criticised the firing of thousands of federal workers, arguing that money might have been better saved with what he views as wasteful government spending..@elonmusk we’d be delighted! https://t.co/thMOOeLpeZ— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) February 26, 2025 “How about we just take $3billion in subsidies we give to oil and gas companies that turn billions in profits,” Stewart said.