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North West cancels first headline tour

North West, 13, has announced that her joint tour with Molly Santana “isn’t happening anymore,” with the dates now marked as canceled on Ticketmaster’s website. The eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian, 45, and rapper Kanye West, 49, was set to embark on her first headlining tour alongside Santana, 21, on August 5 in Dallas. But on Thursday, West revealed on her Instagram story that the 14-day “Kimokawaii Tour” would no longer be going ahead. “I was really excited to go on tour w molly santana sadly it isn’t happening anymore but i have something special for u guys see ya soon,” she wrote. Santana also confirmed the cancellation on social media, apologizing to fans who had been looking forward to the shows. West first revealed she would be following in her father’s musical footsteps in June, announcing the North American tour was set to hit major cities. Her self-produced debut EP, N0rth4evrs, was released in May and featured six short tracks with a combined runtime of just under 12 minutes. In 2024, she became one of the youngest artists ever to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 after making her recording debut with her father’s supergroup ¥$.

31-07-2026 19:32

North West cancels first headline tour

North West, 13, has announced that her joint tour with Molly Santana “isn’t happening anymore,” with the dates now marked as canceled on Ticketmaster’s website. The eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian, 45, and rapper Kanye West, 49, was set to embark on her first headlining tour alongside Santana, 21, on August 5 in Dallas. But on Thursday, West revealed on her Instagram story that the 14-day “Kimokawaii Tour” would no longer be going ahead. “I was really excited to go on tour w molly santana sadly it isn’t happening anymore but i have something special for u guys see ya soon,” she wrote. Santana also confirmed the cancellation on social media, apologizing to fans who had been looking forward to the shows. West first revealed she would be following in her father’s musical footsteps in June, announcing the North American tour was set to hit major cities. Her self-produced debut EP, N0rth4evrs, was released in May and featured six short tracks with a combined runtime of just under 12 minutes. In 2024, she became one of the youngest artists ever to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 after making her recording debut with her father’s supergroup ¥$.

31-07-2026 19:32

George and Amal Clooney evacuate French home amid wildfires

George and Amal Clooney have left their home in the south of France amid wildfires ravaging the region.Actor Clooney, his human rights lawyer wife and their two children left their Brignoles property earlier this week.He told the city's mayor Didier Brémond in a letter: "We have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment".Clooney added he and his wife were committed to help repairing their village after the fires "whatever happens". The family bought their Brignoles home in 2021 and were all awarded French citizenship in December 2025.The letter, which was shared with the BBC, said: "Dear Didier, At this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment and as we evacuate Brignoles we want to emphasise two things, first we hope you and the people of our city are safe and second that Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we'll be part of making it whole."We love Brignoles and our friends who live there."Wildfires have devastated areas of France and at 20:00 local time (18:00 GMT) on Wednesday the Préfet du Var announced an evacuation of some neighbourhoods after a fire started near Brignoles.By 13:00 on Thursday those evacuated were allowed to return home but local officials still warned: "The weather, with high temperatures and the rise of the wind this afternoon, remains unfavourable and vigilance is advised."Clooney said in 2025 the family's decision to move to France was shaped by his concerns about raising their children twins Ella and Alexander in Los Angeles.He told Esquire magazine: "I don't want them to be walking around worried about paparazzi. I don't want them being compared to somebody else's famous kids.""We live on a farm in France. A good portion of my life growing up was on a farm, and as a kid, I hated the whole idea of it."But now, for them, it's like – they're not on their iPads, you know? They have dinner with grown-ups and have to take their dishes in. They have a much better life."European countries have been hit by a series of wildfires as high temperatures have left some parts of the continent a tinderbox.French fires in pine forests have forced at least 220,000 residents and holidaymakers into evacuation.A blaze in the Gironde region is the biggest in France since 1949 and has destroyed 42,000 hectares (103,784 acres).But there is optimism its path has been halted after it was contained for the third day in the row, with rain predicted on Thursday.Greece and Spain are also dealing with outbreaks and on Crete thousands were evacuated as strong winds fanned and spread one fire.On Wednesday two firefighters died on the island after getting trapped near Krya Vrysi. A third was killed near the Peloponnese port town of Gytheio.

30-07-2026 16:50

Is an NBA star dating Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous ex-girlfriend?

Irina Shayk's recent appearances with Devin Booker have sparked a wave of rumors about a possible romance. Photos of the two spending time together in the Hamptons quickly went viral, leaving fans wondering whether there is more than just friendship between them.The Russian model and the Phoenix Suns star were spotted together at Tutto, a restaurant in East Hampton, New York, in an outing that immediately fueled speculation. Later, the pair were also reportedly seen together at an exclusive private party in the Hamptons.According to OK! Magazine, an eyewitness claimed the chemistry between the two was obvious while revealing a detail that caught everyone's attention.Irina Shayk's recent appearances with Devin Booker have sparked a wave of rumors about a possible romance. Photos of the two spending time together in the Hamptons quickly went viral, leaving fans wondering whether there is more than just friendship between them.The Russian model and the Phoenix Suns star were spotted together at Tutto, a restaurant in East Hampton, New York, in an outing that immediately fueled speculation. Later, the pair were also reportedly seen together at an exclusive private party in the Hamptons.According to OK! Magazine, an eyewitness claimed the chemistry between the two was obvious while revealing a detail that caught everyone's attention."Saw them together at Delilah's Chase party last night. She was all over him, and he was all over two other girls as well. She looked... when he was all over other girls. His bodyguard/friend also screamed at someone for taking a photo."The photos quickly sparked a wide range of reactions on social media."Good for him for moving on from his relationship with Kendall Jenner," one user wrote.Another commented:"I love seeing a beautiful woman with a handsome man."Others were simply surprised:"Book is pulling all the baddies.""How did Booker pull this?"Booker had an on-and-off relationship with Kendall Jenner from 2020 to 2022. Although reconciliation rumors resurfaced in 2024 after they were spotted together in Miami, neither of them ever confirmed they had gotten back together.Shayk, meanwhile, was in a four-year relationship with actor Bradley Cooper from 2015 to 2019. The former couple share a daughter, Lea, and since their split, the model has kept her personal life largely out of the spotlight.

28-07-2026 10:24

Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty, has died at the age of 81.Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for playing Daniel Day-Lewis's on-screen mother in My Left Foot.She played nurse Megan Roach in the BBC's Casualty from 1986, making her final appearance in 2010; and was the Central Park pigeon lady in 1992's Home Alone sequel.In a statement, her agent Phil Belfield said: "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her."He added: "I was honoured to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world over."Born in Dublin, Fricker began her acting career with parts and in TV and the theatre, including Ireland's first soap opera Tolka Row in the 1960s, ITV soap Coronation Street in 1977, and Licking Hitler, a Play For Today written by David Hare, in 1978.She was in the cast of the first episode of long-running BBC medical drama Casualty in 1986, remaining a fixture until 1990 and returning regularly in the subsequent years.She made history in 1990 when she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, beating Hollywood stars including Julia Roberts and Anjelica Huston.My Left Foot told the true story of an Irish man named Christy Brown, played by Day-Lewis, who was born with cerebral palsy and could control only his left foot. The actor also won an Oscar for his starring role.Another memorable role came two years later when Fricker was cast as the homeless bird lady befriended by Macaulay Culkin's Kevin in Home Alone 2.Her other film credits included 1993's So I Married An Axe Murderer, 1994's Angels In The Outfield, 1996's A Time To Kill and 2003's Veronica Guerin.However, she later claimed she would have gone on to have a better career if it hadn't been for her success at the Oscars."What did happen was the old curse of the Oscars, as they call it," she told the Times in 2024.The accolade led to her being typecast and overlooked for a lot of roles, including in theatre, she said."So there's a lot that's not great about an Oscar. And you don't get any money. They could give you a few bob with it, at least," she joked.Ireland's Tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris said he was "deeply saddened" by the death of "a national treasure"."She was a consummate performer who graced our screens and stages with remarkable talent and authenticity. Brenda brought depth and humanity to every role she undertook," he said."She truly was among the greatest exports this country has ever produced and an ambassador for Irish talent on the world stage. Quite simply, we will never see the like of her ever again."The US ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh, paid tribute to Fricker as "a giant of Irish film" and praised her "unforgettable" performance in My Left Foot.Writing on X, he said: "From Dublin to Hollywood, her work brought Ireland's stories to the world and inspired generations on both sides of the Atlantic."She leaves a remarkable legacy, and I extend my deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all who loved her."Fricker's former Casualty co-star Cathy Shipton, who played Lisa 'Duffy' Duffin, also paid tribute, describing Fricker as "one of the most authentic people I've ever met".Shipton told BBC News: "She lived her life courageously warts and all. I loved her for her wit, her intelligence and her brilliant sense of humour. Life happened when you were around Brenda. We shared a love of dogs - collies and my girl Juno is named after her favourite collie."I love her and miss her and am so glad l knew her."Fricker told her life story in her memoir last year, revealing an unstable upbringing in which she was beaten by her mother and groomed at the age of eight by a man who gave her elocution lessons and was sexually fixated with her, but who "never touched me".She spent two years in hospital after a bicycle accident at the age of 14, but was truly left "broken" after being raped at 17 at a party, then raped again later by an English actor.Despite her traumas, she also had fond memories of that era. "When I was growing up, you could be wild and God bless the wild days."In that spirit, the path her life took was not calculated, she told The Times. "It's all been luck... happy accidents."

17-07-2026 17:59

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Is an NBA star dating Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous ex-girlfriend?

Irina Shayk's recent appearances with Devin Booker have sparked a wave of rumors about a possible romance. Photos of the two spending time together in the Hamptons quickly went viral, leaving fans wondering whether there is more than just friendship between them.The Russian model and the Phoenix Suns star were spotted together at Tutto, a restaurant in East Hampton, New York, in an outing that immediately fueled speculation. Later, the pair were also reportedly seen together at an exclusive private party in the Hamptons.According to OK! Magazine, an eyewitness claimed the chemistry between the two was obvious while revealing a detail that caught everyone's attention.Irina Shayk's recent appearances with Devin Booker have sparked a wave of rumors about a possible romance. Photos of the two spending time together in the Hamptons quickly went viral, leaving fans wondering whether there is more than just friendship between them.The Russian model and the Phoenix Suns star were spotted together at Tutto, a restaurant in East Hampton, New York, in an outing that immediately fueled speculation. Later, the pair were also reportedly seen together at an exclusive private party in the Hamptons.According to OK! Magazine, an eyewitness claimed the chemistry between the two was obvious while revealing a detail that caught everyone's attention."Saw them together at Delilah's Chase party last night. She was all over him, and he was all over two other girls as well. She looked... when he was all over other girls. His bodyguard/friend also screamed at someone for taking a photo."The photos quickly sparked a wide range of reactions on social media."Good for him for moving on from his relationship with Kendall Jenner," one user wrote.Another commented:"I love seeing a beautiful woman with a handsome man."Others were simply surprised:"Book is pulling all the baddies.""How did Booker pull this?"Booker had an on-and-off relationship with Kendall Jenner from 2020 to 2022. Although reconciliation rumors resurfaced in 2024 after they were spotted together in Miami, neither of them ever confirmed they had gotten back together.Shayk, meanwhile, was in a four-year relationship with actor Bradley Cooper from 2015 to 2019. The former couple share a daughter, Lea, and since their split, the model has kept her personal life largely out of the spotlight.

28-07-2026 10:24

Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty, has died at the age of 81.Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for playing Daniel Day-Lewis's on-screen mother in My Left Foot.She played nurse Megan Roach in the BBC's Casualty from 1986, making her final appearance in 2010; and was the Central Park pigeon lady in 1992's Home Alone sequel.In a statement, her agent Phil Belfield said: "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her."He added: "I was honoured to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world over."Born in Dublin, Fricker began her acting career with parts and in TV and the theatre, including Ireland's first soap opera Tolka Row in the 1960s, ITV soap Coronation Street in 1977, and Licking Hitler, a Play For Today written by David Hare, in 1978.She was in the cast of the first episode of long-running BBC medical drama Casualty in 1986, remaining a fixture until 1990 and returning regularly in the subsequent years.She made history in 1990 when she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, beating Hollywood stars including Julia Roberts and Anjelica Huston.My Left Foot told the true story of an Irish man named Christy Brown, played by Day-Lewis, who was born with cerebral palsy and could control only his left foot. The actor also won an Oscar for his starring role.Another memorable role came two years later when Fricker was cast as the homeless bird lady befriended by Macaulay Culkin's Kevin in Home Alone 2.Her other film credits included 1993's So I Married An Axe Murderer, 1994's Angels In The Outfield, 1996's A Time To Kill and 2003's Veronica Guerin.However, she later claimed she would have gone on to have a better career if it hadn't been for her success at the Oscars."What did happen was the old curse of the Oscars, as they call it," she told the Times in 2024.The accolade led to her being typecast and overlooked for a lot of roles, including in theatre, she said."So there's a lot that's not great about an Oscar. And you don't get any money. They could give you a few bob with it, at least," she joked.Ireland's Tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris said he was "deeply saddened" by the death of "a national treasure"."She was a consummate performer who graced our screens and stages with remarkable talent and authenticity. Brenda brought depth and humanity to every role she undertook," he said."She truly was among the greatest exports this country has ever produced and an ambassador for Irish talent on the world stage. Quite simply, we will never see the like of her ever again."The US ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh, paid tribute to Fricker as "a giant of Irish film" and praised her "unforgettable" performance in My Left Foot.Writing on X, he said: "From Dublin to Hollywood, her work brought Ireland's stories to the world and inspired generations on both sides of the Atlantic."She leaves a remarkable legacy, and I extend my deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all who loved her."Fricker's former Casualty co-star Cathy Shipton, who played Lisa 'Duffy' Duffin, also paid tribute, describing Fricker as "one of the most authentic people I've ever met".Shipton told BBC News: "She lived her life courageously warts and all. I loved her for her wit, her intelligence and her brilliant sense of humour. Life happened when you were around Brenda. We shared a love of dogs - collies and my girl Juno is named after her favourite collie."I love her and miss her and am so glad l knew her."Fricker told her life story in her memoir last year, revealing an unstable upbringing in which she was beaten by her mother and groomed at the age of eight by a man who gave her elocution lessons and was sexually fixated with her, but who "never touched me".She spent two years in hospital after a bicycle accident at the age of 14, but was truly left "broken" after being raped at 17 at a party, then raped again later by an English actor.Despite her traumas, she also had fond memories of that era. "When I was growing up, you could be wild and God bless the wild days."In that spirit, the path her life took was not calculated, she told The Times. "It's all been luck... happy accidents."

17-07-2026 17:59

North West cancels first headline tour

North West, 13, has announced that her joint tour with Molly Santana “isn’t happening anymore,” with the dates now marked as canceled on Ticketmaster’s website. The eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian, 45, and rapper Kanye West, 49, was set to embark on her first headlining tour alongside Santana, 21, on August 5 in Dallas. But on Thursday, West revealed on her Instagram story that the 14-day “Kimokawaii Tour” would no longer be going ahead. “I was really excited to go on tour w molly santana sadly it isn’t happening anymore but i have something special for u guys see ya soon,” she wrote. Santana also confirmed the cancellation on social media, apologizing to fans who had been looking forward to the shows. West first revealed she would be following in her father’s musical footsteps in June, announcing the North American tour was set to hit major cities. Her self-produced debut EP, N0rth4evrs, was released in May and featured six short tracks with a combined runtime of just under 12 minutes. In 2024, she became one of the youngest artists ever to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 after making her recording debut with her father’s supergroup ¥$.

31-07-2026 19:32

George and Amal Clooney evacuate French home amid wildfires

George and Amal Clooney have left their home in the south of France amid wildfires ravaging the region.Actor Clooney, his human rights lawyer wife and their two children left their Brignoles property earlier this week.He told the city's mayor Didier Brémond in a letter: "We have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment".Clooney added he and his wife were committed to help repairing their village after the fires "whatever happens". The family bought their Brignoles home in 2021 and were all awarded French citizenship in December 2025.The letter, which was shared with the BBC, said: "Dear Didier, At this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment and as we evacuate Brignoles we want to emphasise two things, first we hope you and the people of our city are safe and second that Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we'll be part of making it whole."We love Brignoles and our friends who live there."Wildfires have devastated areas of France and at 20:00 local time (18:00 GMT) on Wednesday the Préfet du Var announced an evacuation of some neighbourhoods after a fire started near Brignoles.By 13:00 on Thursday those evacuated were allowed to return home but local officials still warned: "The weather, with high temperatures and the rise of the wind this afternoon, remains unfavourable and vigilance is advised."Clooney said in 2025 the family's decision to move to France was shaped by his concerns about raising their children twins Ella and Alexander in Los Angeles.He told Esquire magazine: "I don't want them to be walking around worried about paparazzi. I don't want them being compared to somebody else's famous kids.""We live on a farm in France. A good portion of my life growing up was on a farm, and as a kid, I hated the whole idea of it."But now, for them, it's like – they're not on their iPads, you know? They have dinner with grown-ups and have to take their dishes in. They have a much better life."European countries have been hit by a series of wildfires as high temperatures have left some parts of the continent a tinderbox.French fires in pine forests have forced at least 220,000 residents and holidaymakers into evacuation.A blaze in the Gironde region is the biggest in France since 1949 and has destroyed 42,000 hectares (103,784 acres).But there is optimism its path has been halted after it was contained for the third day in the row, with rain predicted on Thursday.Greece and Spain are also dealing with outbreaks and on Crete thousands were evacuated as strong winds fanned and spread one fire.On Wednesday two firefighters died on the island after getting trapped near Krya Vrysi. A third was killed near the Peloponnese port town of Gytheio.

30-07-2026 16:50

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