The Real Reason Why Katy Perry & Other Judges Left 'American Idol' Revealed

It’s taken the UK’s great musical city of Liverpool to do it, but Taylor Swift was finally brought to tears by her fans on Saturday evening, as she performed her final concert there in front of a crowd of 60,000.

One of the UK’s most established newsreaders and journalists Clive Myrie has revealed the toll of being a prominent and recognisable figure, including receiving information of a death threat against him which contained details of the bullet that would be used.

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a gang of youths on e-bikes launched an 'appalling' attack on a lollipop man in Lancashire.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic An adorable black cat with luminous amber eyes fends for itself in “Flow,” snatching a fish from a pack of distracted mutts and dashing off with its loot while the dogs chase just a few seconds behind. Visionary animator Gints Zilbalodis’ virtual camera swoops after the cat, revealing a crisp, computer-generated world where humans are oddly absent, but their influence can be acutely felt.

The Prince of Wales has shared a photo of him playing football with the King in a touching tribute to mark Father’s Day.

Queens Of The Stone Age have spoken to NME at the 2024 edition of Download Festival, and opened up about what the future of the band looks like, as well as the response to their latest album, ‘In Times New Roman..’.Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen and drummer Jon Theodore caught up with us backstage at this year’s instalment of the Donington Park festival, shortly before they took to the Apex stage as Friday’s headliners (June 14).It comes following frontman Josh Homme telling NME about the set at the end of 2023, and hinting that while they still planned to “to give it [their] all”, they didn’t see “any reason to trip out” over the set. Now, chatting with us backstage, Van Leeuwen and Theodore opened up about what it’s been like to tour in support of their latest LP, and shared their love for Royal Blood, who they hit the road with earlier this year.They also told us about the upcoming reissue of their 1998 self-titled album, and what it was like to take part in the project, despite neither of them being part of the line-up when it was first released.

In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John discovers how the industry is demanding electric vehicle tax cuts and showcases tempting prices for the new Citroen C3.

James Blake has surprised fans by releasing a new unannounced four-track EP, titled ‘CMYK 002 – Let Her Know’. Listen to the release below.The producer posted the link to the new release on Saturday (June 15), clarifying that the EP is not a sequel to his acclaimed breakthrough 2010 EP ‘CMYK’, but a new release on his own imprint that goes by the same name.CMYK 002 – Let Her Know EP.

Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon are among the entertainment figures included in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.Manzanera was the lead guitarist and producer for the legendary art rock group, playing on all eight of their studio albums, released between 1972 and 1982. He has been awarded an OBE for Services to Music.In response to the honour, Manzanera has said: “I’m surprised and honoured to receive this Award.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is set to air, but how many more seasons of the show will there be? The season has been going out on Crunchyroll for anime fans in the UK and around the world since May 12, with the sixth and final episode premiering on the streaming service, titled ‘The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps’, on June 16. As the synopsis for the current season states: “To the Hashira Training…the members of the Demon Slayer Corps and their highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira.

Gemma Collins spent some quality time with her father, Alan, ahead of Father's Day as they enjoyed some whisky cocktails from Rod Stewart's brand. Dressed in a blue silky dress with her bright blonde hair styled in glamorous waves, whilst her dad stood alongside her with his drink clutched in-hand. Gemma shares a close bond with her father, as well as with her mother, Joan, who recently suffered a terrifying health scare after she "stopped breathing", and was rushed to hospital in May where she was placed in intensive care.

Zac Efron burst onto the scene as a fresh-faced teen shooting basketballs and dancing his way across the court in 2006′s High School Musical.

Coronation Street enthusiasts are in for a treat as a familiar face is set to make a comeback in the upcoming episodes of the ITV soap. A past character is making a return as part of Abi Franklin's shocking storyline, potentially revealing the person behind her recent distress. Someone has been maliciously creating and circulating deepfake porn videos of Abi.

Sally Smart, a wedding photographer, was all smiles recently as she posed outside of Buckingham Palace after being invited to the King's garden party at the royal residence. And the mum-of-two, 54, earned her invitation to this prestigious event after posing nude alongside her "breast friends" for a charity calendar.This initiative led to Sally and her fellow breast cancer survivors raising £30,000 for the cancer centre where they received treatment. Sally, who attended the garden party with her husband Iwan, 55, shares: "We saw Prince William and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie too.

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence following news that he won't be part of the professional line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. It comes after the dancer, 33, is undergoing a BBC investigation following claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour" towards his celebrity partners during the show. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, 15 June, Giovanni wrote a lengthy statement and said he looks forward to "establishing the truth".

We have great news for skincare aficionados: Kiehl's products are currently 20% off at Boots. Whether you're a fan of the celebrity-approved Ultra Facial Cleanser or looking to try the bestselling Midnight Recovery Concentrate, now is the perfect time to indulge in the renowned formulas.The savings are live until Tuesday, June 18 so you still have time to shop, although some items are already out of stock, so we suggest snapping up any products from your wish-list while you have the chance. Saying that, some of our favourites are still available to buy - including Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, £45.60 (was £57).

It’s Sunday and one star sign will find themselves wonderfully de-stressed, while another needs to settle a financial matter swiftly. 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.

Primark has released an 'amazing' all-in-one swimsuit that shoppers have been praising for being flattering on curvy women.The new addition to its swimwear range features a tropical design and is available in stores for only £12, across various sizes.The budget-friendly store shared a preview of the new swimwear piece on Instagram. It was met with great enthusiasm from fans. The caption of the post read: "Summer called, said it's on its way.

Myleene Klass is reportedly keen to delve into her pop past with Hear'Say and create a hard-hitting documentary about the reality of talent shows and life in a band. Insiders reveal that Myleene is considering pitching her concept to production companies, armed with diaries full of behind-the-scenes gossip from Hear'Say's formation back in 2001. A source shared: "She thinks it would make a fantastic documentary on the likes of Channel 4 or one of the streaming services to show how wild it was in comparison to today's standards.

Willow Shields, known for her role as Primrose Everdeen in The Hunger Games, is barely recognisable years after the film. At just 11 years old, she made her big-screen debut playing Jennifer Lawrence's character Katniss Everdeen's younger sister. Besides her notable role alongside the Hollywood star, she has also appeared in Netflix's Spinning Out, Beyond the Blackboard with Emily VanCamp and most recently, When Time Got Louder.

JLS star Oritsé Williams has opened up about his experience being a young carer after his mum was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when he was just 12 years old. With this week marking National Carers Week, Oritsé is now a Celebrity Ambassador of the MS Trust and is keen to raise awareness of the reality faced by young carers up and down the country. “I became an adult overnight.