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Cyndi Lauper has reflected on her performance at Glastonbury 2024, saying it “sucked”.At last year’s Saturday slot on June 29, the ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ singer’s set was plagued by audio issues when she took to the Pyramid Stage.Timing appeared to be an issue, with reports at the time suggesting there may have been an issue with her in-ear monitors, which was notably evident when she sang ‘Rocking Chair’.She was also seen having a brief dispute with members of the production team side-stage, with viewers watching at home taking to social media to note there seemed to be an issue, although it seemed to be resolved by the time she launched into ‘I Drove All Night’ midway through.Having just announced the final leg of her North American ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ farewell tour, she reflected on the moment, as well as her upcoming last hurrah in a recent interview with The Times.“I want to say goodbye big, you know?” she said, adding that while there is an art to “standing still and singing”, she did “not have that talent” and would prefer to continue with her high-octane sets.“So I don’t know how long I’m going to be able to do the kind of performance that I feel is right,” she continued. Reflecting on the issues that beset her Worthy Farm performance, she said: “I couldn’t hear the band and that sucked.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 5 of “The White Lotus,” now streaming on Max. Things get just a little wild for Laurie (Carrie Coon), Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan) and Kate (Leslie Bibb) in the latest episode of “The White Lotus.” After leaving the resort in Thailand and going out for a night of drinking and dancing at a club with a group of Russian guys — their dedicated wellness instructor, Valentin (Arnas Fedaravičius), and accompanied by his two friends — Laurie unexpectedly finds herself having a blast. She goes all out with the trio of Russians, at one point even taking her top off in a pool back at the hotel.

Naman Ramachandran Aura Prods. has revealed a strategic partnership with Vidu, the AI-driven content creation platform from ShengShu Technology, to produce an original anime series using advanced artificial intelligence animation technology. The announcement, made during Hong Kong FilMart, details plans for a 50-episode short-form anime series slated for release across major social media platforms in 2025.

Naman Ramachandran The Philippines‘ Viva Communications is set to unleash a wave of horror titles at Hong Kong FilMart, spearheaded by acclaimed filmmaker Mikhail Red‘s latest chiller “Lilim.” “Lilim,” which premiered in the Philippines earlier this month, has a narrative set against the country’s turbulent 1970s and 1980s. It follows the harrowing journey of a sister and brother who seek sanctuary in a secluded orphanage during a period of social unrest.

Deborah Roberts took to social media to bid farewell to the ABC News building after nearly three decades since she joined the 20/20 news team.

James Van Der Beek is opening up about his cancer battle.

Michelle Obama is addressing the rumors about Barack Obama.

MIA.MIA said “at least 50 people died in a discotheque in Kočani”, where “around 1,500 people attended a concert”.The concert started at midnight on Saturday (March 15) and was largely attended by young people, per The Guardian.Injured concert-goers were reportedly taken either to the local hospital in Kočani, which initially reported 90 admissions (per BBC News) or to Štip, about 20 miles south. Many are suffering severe burns and have since been transferred to hospitals in Skopje for further treatment.Footage shared on social media appears to show the band playing on stage when two flares go off, causing sparks to catch on the ceiling before rapidly spreading.

Andrew Burnap was noticeably missing from the LA premiere of Snow White on Saturday (March 15) at the El Capitan Theater.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Kanye West has been one of the few public figures to be outspoken in support of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is awaiting trial on multiple charges related to sexual assault, and on Saturday, amid a long string of now-familiar hateful social media posts, he dropped a new song that he claims features Combs, along with his son Christian “King” Combs, West’s 11-year-old daughter North, and singer Jasmine Williams. The track, titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” features a characteristic West beat and synthesizer textures, and begins with what is apparently a phone conversation between West and Combs, speaking from prison.

Social media may be important in today’s entertainment world, as Maya Hawke recently lamented regarding dynamics between follower counts and the casting process, but it seems that even a cemented veteran, Scarlett Johansson, is not immune to pressures related to the digital sphere.

The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton has made a subtle response on social media after popstar Conor Maynard revealed a surprising set of DNA results.

Stray Kids are taking over the globe.

But on , there’s a new rage cycle brewing aimed at NYC-based . Their crime? Being “boring.”The hubbub kicked off last week when a woman who goes by made a declarative statement: She was over them all.“I hate all of the New York influencers,” she declared.

It’s Saturday, and one star sign should set aside time for rest and relaxation, while another can expect greater harmony in close relationships. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here's what today could bring for your horoscope - and what you can do to be prepared.

Naman Ramachandran In an post-screening Q&A ahead of the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, filmmaker Neo Sora discussed his nominated feature “Happyend,” a contemplative exploration of fractured friendship against the backdrop of political unrest in near-future Japan. In the film, in near-future Tokyo, the threat of a catastrophic quake looms.

Following the mad dash to get tickets for Beyonce‘s upcoming Cowboy Carter Tour when they originally went on sale, resale tickets have been dropping in price.

Who’s coming over for dinner, you ask? Oh, just a group of British spies who might have something to hide about a plan that jeopardizes the lives of thousands of innocent people. The hosts? A married spy couple.

Naman Ramachandran Amazon is betting big on Japanese anime and Asian content as a cornerstone of Prime Video‘s global expansion strategy. With Japan emerging as one of its largest markets outside of the U.S., Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, and Kelly Day, VP of international for Prime Video, outlined their ambitious vision for the streaming service in the region in an exclusive interview with Variety.

Reality TV personality Charlotte Dawson has been praised by fans for sharing a refreshingly honest update about life after giving birth.The 32 year old daughter of late comedian Les Dawson welcomed her third child, a baby girl named Gigi Dawson Sarsfield, with her partner Matthew Sarsfield on Saturday 8 March.The couple are also parents to sons, four year old Noah and 18-month-old Jude. Just days after giving birth, Charlotte took to Instagram to share a candid post, as she posed in her underwear for her weekly tanning session. Holding her newborn daughter in her arms, Charlotte celebrated her post-baby body, proudly showcasing her "tiger stripes" as she promoted her fake tan range.

Award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is pulling something like quadruple duty at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece.