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Why has Mr Brightside stood the test of time? Scientists reveal the secret to its success as The Killers' hit overtakes Wonderwall to become the biggest single never to reach number 1

09/05/24 08:46
With a guitar intro that sends wedding-goers running to the dancefloor and a scream-at-the-top-of-your-lungs chorus, 'Mr Brightside' has a firm grip on British hearts. In fact, despite being released by The Killers 20 years ago, it is now the UK's biggest-selling single never to reach number one. The track has overtaken Oasis' 'Wonderwall' to claim the title, having amassed 530.3 million streams and 1.1 million copies sold. But why exactly has Mr Brightside stood the test of time? MailOnline spoke to scientists to understand the secret to the rock anthem's success....read

Worst robotic accidents in history after man is crushed to death
08/11/23 05:46The victim, in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a distribution centre for agricultural produce in South Gyeongsang.
World's shark attack hotspots REVEALED: Interactive map reveals the areas with the most encounters - so have any occurred in waters near YOUR home?
23/06/23 06:59A shocking map has revealed Florida to be the shark bite capital of the world after 16 unprovoked attacks were reported there last year.
What colour do YOU see? This woman's eyes aren't actually blue - how mind-boggling optical illusion tricks your BRAIN
13/05/23 08:11The optical illusion was shared on TikTok by serial illusionist Dean Jackson, or @beatonthebeeb, who explains how it works.
Ever wish you could watch TV on your partner's BUM? Bizarre 'streaming undies' transform your bottom into a green screen
12/05/23 02:24The 'Streaming Undies', designed by Maison Pixel in Portugal, turn the wearer's bum into a screen where you can watch your favorite shows.
Is THIS the ultimate Eurovision song? MailOnline asks ChatGPT to write the lyrics for a winning tune - so do you think it would stand a chance this year?
12/05/23 11:10To see whether simply amalgamating the common elements of Eurovision songs is actually effective, MailOnline asked AI chatbot, ChatGPT to write a contest-winning hit.
Most loved (and hated) British slang words REVEALED - so is your favourite on the list?
12/05/23 08:37A study of votes made for terms listed on Urban Dictionary has revealed the top ten most loved, and most hated, British slang words.
Sorry Flat Earthers! Scientists use flight times to explain the shape of our planet - and say there's no doubt it's ROUND
11/05/23 02:45Scientists from the University of Zurich created a model that predicts the time it takes to fly between two cities from the distance between them - but it only works if the Earth is a globe.
Who will win Eurovision 2023? Scientists reveal the formula for the winning song - so does the UK's Mae Muller stand a chance?
11/05/23 08:12MailOnline takes a look at how 25-year-old Mae Muller will fare when she takes to the stage at the M&S Bank Arena for the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend.
World's first human PANGENOME is released: Enormous genetic database combines genomes of 47 people - and could open the door for cures to debilitating illnesses
10/05/23 03:02Scientists from the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium have created the world's first human pangenome - a database of all of the genes and genetic variations present within our population.
Is the curse of the mummy REAL? Archaeologist claims he suffered a mystery illness that left him coughing up BLOOD and hallucinating after opening an Ancient Egyptian tomb
10/05/23 09:35Ramy Romany was filming the TV show 'Mummies Unwrapped' for the Discovery Channel when he entered the crypt, which had been untouched for 600 years.
Could The Meg REALLY have eaten a T.Rex? As the first trailer is released for Meg 2: The Trench, MailOnline reveals how the two predators would have stacked up against each other
10/05/23 08:15Megalodon sharks are known to be the most powerful predators in vertebrate history. But would it have been able to eat a T. rex? MailOnline reveals all.
'Mind-boggling' methane emissions from just two of Turkmenistan's fossil fuel fields caused more global warming in 2022 than Britain's ENTIRE carbon emissions
09/05/23 11:07Two oil and gas sites in Turkmenistan released methane emissions equivalent to 366 million tonnes of CO2 last year, more than 30 million tonnes greater than all of the UK
AI is coming for your JOB: Bots could take 80% of human careers in the 'next few years', expert warns
09/05/23 09:03Ben Goertzel, a US-Brazilian tech chief executive, doesn't see AI taking over jobs as a negative because it will allow people to 'find better things to do with their life than work for a living'.
How to get your cat to love you, according to science
08/05/23 02:36Scientists from the Paris Nanterre University found that cats responded most quickly to human strangers when they offered vocal and visual cues together, like calling their name while extending their hand.
How to improve your MEMORY: From eating chocolate to walking backwards - the weirdest, scientifically proven methods
08/05/23 11:07MailOnline takes a look at the strangest techniques scientists have discovered that could turn you into a 'super memoriser'.
Ever stood on a beach and wondered what was on the other side of the ocean? Incredible interactive map shows precisely which countries are directly across the sea from the UK coastline
08/05/23 07:24The visualisation, developed by Esri UK, plots 37 countries that you would reach if you travelled in straight line from almost 2,000 coastal locations in the UK.
Top tech hacks to celebrate the coronation - from sending a crown emoji to making your Alexa speak in the Queen's English
05/05/23 01:15MailOnline reveals the top tech hacks that will help you commemorate the coronation day like no one else in history.
Google CONFIRMS it is launching its first foldable smartphone next week: Watch a sneak peek at the incredible Pixel Fold device
05/05/23 10:03Google has yet to release any technical details or price, as the full announcement of the Pixel Fold will come on May 10 during its developer conference, Google I/O.
How to watch the Flower Moon lunar eclipse TONIGHT - best time to see the moon change colour revealed
05/05/23 08:09A penumbral lunar eclipse is where the Earth's outer shadow is cast on the full moon, causing it to change colour. Tonight's event will peak at 6.22pm BST.
Update your iPhone NOW: Apple issues a new iOS rapid security update that protects devices from imminent threats - here's how to install it on your phone
04/05/23 11:59Apple has issued the first 'Rapid Security Response' security update to iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. These will continue to be released between updates to the operating system.
How the King is leading a Jack Russell resurgence! Numbers of the breed - famously owned by Charles and Camilla - have increased by 40% leading up to the coronation
04/05/23 10:10According to The Kennel Club, Jack Russell Terriers have boomed in popularity since King Charles came to the throne. The monarch has two rescue Jack Russells himself; Beth and Bluebell.
I'll raise a toast to that! Scientists crack why bubbles in Champagne fizz up in a straight line - while those in beer do not
03/05/23 03:25Scientists from Brown University have worked out why bubbles in Champagne flow upwards in a straight line, but those in other carbonated drinks do not.
Watch a film through the eyes of a MOUSE: Scientists use AI to decode a rodent's brain signals in real-time - and the results are scarily accurate
03/05/23 03:00Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can determine what mice are looking at just from their brain signals.
The huge wall hidden beneath our feet for 2,000 years: Archaeologists uncover the remains of a Roman barricade built to 'seal London off from the Thames'
03/05/23 09:52Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have uncovered three new sections of an ancient Roman wall that was built along the River Thames 2,000 years ago.
The perfect amount of water to add to whisky revealed by scientists (and it's bad news if you like adding ice cubes into your tipple!)
02/05/23 02:48Scientists at Washington State University analysed the chemical changes that occurred as 25 different types of whiskies including bourbons, ryes, Irish whiskeys and Scotches were increasingly diluted.
'This place is falling apart!' Twitter's latest glitch is logging out desktop users without warning - and won't let them log back in
02/05/23 10:59This is the latest in a long line of glitches that have overcome the platform since Elon Musk took over as CEO last year. Many took place shortly after 200 employees were laid off in February.
Watch the moment a computer reads a patient's MIND: Incredible video reveals how AI turns people's thoughts into text in real-time
02/05/23 10:00Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have trained an artificial intelligence (AI) to read a person's mind and turn their innermost thoughts into text.
Do YOU live in one of the UK's UFO hotspots? Experts reveal the cities with the most sightings - so is YOUR hometown on the list?
01/05/23 03:00Edinburgh has been named the top city in the UK for UFO sightings, as 18 per cent of residents claim to have spotted something otherworldly, a National Geographic survey has found.
The gemology of King Charles' coronation crown: Solid gold headdress is adorned with 444 precious and semi-precious stones including aquamarines, white topazes and rubies
01/05/23 10:56MailOnline takes a closer look at the precious and semi-precious stones that feature in the King's sparkly new headgear and where they came from.
Say goodbye to awkward first dates! RizzGPT smart glasses listen to your conversations and tell you what to say in real-time
28/04/23 01:49Student engineers from Stanford University have developed smart glasses dubbed 'RizzGPT' that tell you exactly what to say during tricky conversations
World's first PARASTRONAUT takes a zero-gravity flight: British father-of-three John McFall experiences weightlessness for the first time to test how his prosthetic leg moves
28/04/23 12:03Britain's John McFall is seen experiencing weightlessness for the first time on a specially adapted aircraft - known as a 'parabolic flight'.
Lost Roman camps spotted on Google Earth in the Arabian desert hint at a deadly MASSACRE 1,900 years ago
28/04/23 11:19Researchers from the University of Oxford have dated the Roman camps back to 106 AD, believing they were used during a hostile takeover of the Nabataean Kingdom.
Would YOU wear them? Dyson's bizarre Zone headphones with a built-in air purification system go on sale - with an eye watering £820 price tag
27/04/23 03:00Dubbed the 'Dyson Zone', the futuristic headgear comes with a detachable visor that pumps filtered air into the wearers nose and mouth.
Are aliens trying to contact Earth? Astronomers detect a record haul of 25 new fast radio bursts from outer space
27/04/23 11:08The 25 new fast radio bursts were picked up by the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) radio telescope between 2019 and 2021.
The future of coaching? Emma Raducanu trains two young tennis players while more than 4,000 miles away via HOLOGRAM
26/04/23 01:37While Sam Clague, 14, and T'nae Diamond Paisley, 12, were both at the All England Club's Community Tennis Centre London, the British number one in Abu Dhabi.
And you thought bee stings were painful! Scientists rank the pain of stinging insects - and say the worst one is like 'being chained in the flow an active VOLCANO'
26/04/23 12:13Dr Justin Schmidt was stung by 78 of the most venomous insects in the world to create the 'Schmidt Sting Pain Index', which ranks the resulting sensations.
Why has Mr Brightside stood the test of time? MailOnline reveals the science behind The Killers' hit as it is revealed as the highest earning song on UK Spotify - 20 YEARS after its release
26/04/23 10:36'Mr Brightside' has spent 358 non-consecutive weeks in the UK singles charts since 2004. MailOnline takes a look at what exactly has made this particular rock anthem stand the test of time.
Is Twitter's new blue tick system ILLEGAL? Elon Musk's decision to give some accounts badges against their will leaves the platform 'legally exposed', experts warn
25/04/23 11:04Musk has said that he is 'personally' paying the Twitter Blue subscriptions of some celebrities, which means he could be violating rules set by the US Federal Trade Commission
Forget the Great Storm of 1987! 1903's 'Storm Ulysses' battered the UK with some of the strongest winds that Britain has EVER seen, experts claim
24/04/23 06:31While digitising old weather records, University of Reading researchers found that 'Storm Ulysses' is amongst the top four most powerful ever to have struck England and Wales.
Men like meat because it makes them feel MANLY: Gents resist going vegan because they think eating meat is a way of enacting their masculinity, study finds
24/04/23 02:02Researchers from the University of Canberra found that the men who love meat the most also view themselves as more traditionally masculine, and see eating it as 'normal'.
How to see the Northern Lights from the UK TONIGHT: Met Office issues a 'red alert' for stunning auroral displays across Britain as Earth is slammed by a huge solar storm
24/04/23 11:17According to the Met Office, the Northern Lights could be visible in the south of England tonight thanks to the arrival of a 'coronal mass ejection' from the sun.
You're using your Alexa WRONG! Experts warn millions are putting their Amazon Echo in the wrong place - here's where it SHOULD go
23/04/23 08:36Since the Amazon Alexa was first released in 2014, users have learnt that some popular places reduce its ability to hear your voice, or put it in danger of damage
Look up tonight! Lyrid Meteor Shower will peak this evening with up to 18 shooting stars flying overhead every HOUR
22/04/23 12:55The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak at at 02:06 BST on Sunday as space rocks enter the Earth's atmosphere causing streaks of light.
Who's a clever boy? Pet parrots learn to video call their friends to help reduce loneliness
21/04/23 03:35Scientists from the University of Glasgow taught birds how to make a call with a tablet, and they proceeded to make 147 deliberate calls to each other.
So much for overhauling the 'lords & peasants system'! Elon Musk sparks backlash after 'personally' paying for celebrities William Shatner, LeBron James and Stephen King to keep their blue ticks despite cull
21/04/23 11:50This comes after 'legacy' check marks, which were instated prior to Musk's Twitter takeover, were removed from profiles yesterday. Now, the only way to have a coveted tick is to pay for Twitter Blue.
Elon Musk reacts to SpaceX Starship explosion - as new video offers space-eye view of the Mars craft blowing up minutes after launch
21/04/23 09:14Elon Musk took to Twitter after Starship's explosion to congratulate his team on the 'exciting test launch' and that he had 'learned a lot' from it.
Will futuristic tech lead to a sub-two hour London Marathon? How smart clothing, nanobots that monitor health conditions and AI digital 'twins' could all help a runner break elusive record
21/04/23 09:08Here, MailOnline takes a look at some of the unusual technologies and inventions that may one day help an athlete finally reach the finish line in under two hours.
That's one way to go hands-free! Bizarre mouthpiece features a trackpad that lets you fully control your smartphone or computer using your TONGUE
20/04/23 12:16The device, which was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, connects to smartphones or computers via Bluetooth, and allows the user to select buttons by sweeping their tongue.
Watch the first Hybrid Solar Eclipse in a DECADE: Amazing video shows rare phenomenon plunging parts of Australia into total darkness
20/04/23 10:26Last night, thousands of people in Australia were plunged into darkness due to a rare 'hybrid' solar eclipse - where the moon blocks out a different proportion of the sun in different parts of the world.
First Hybrid Solar Eclipse in 10 years will appear TODAY, plunging parts of Australia into total darkness - here's what it is and where YOU can see it
19/04/23 08:16Stargazers are in for a treat today, as a rare 'hybrid' lunar eclipse is set to plunge parts of the world into total darkness.
First Hybrid Solar Eclipse in 10 years will appear tomorrow, plunging parts of the world into total DARKNESS - what it is and where YOU can see it
19/04/23 02:04This type of astronomical event - where the moon blocks out a different proportion of the sun in different parts of the world - only occurs once every ten years.
Huge 38ft T-rex skeleton named 'Trinity' considered one of the most complete of its kind ever found sells at auction for $6 million
19/04/23 11:31Measuring 12.8 feet (3.9 m) high and 38.1 feet (11.6 m) long, the T. Rex skeleton that was sold at an auction in Switzerland yesterday is made up of 293 bones from three different dinosaurs.
Look up this weekend! Lyrid Meteor Shower will peak on Saturday night with up to 18 shooting stars flying overhead every HOUR
19/04/23 08:45The Lyrid shower takes its name from the constellation of Lyra, where the shooting stars appear to originate from. It will peak at 2:06 BST on Sunday April 23.
Keep up, Christopher Columbus! The VIKINGS were in the Americas 500 years before the explorer, study claims
18/04/23 01:20Archaeologists from the University of Iceland analysed wood samples from Norse sites in Greenland, and found they came from tree species that were grown in North America.
Mysterious blue swirl lights up the night sky over Alaska and mesmerises onlookers - but what caused the strange sight?
18/04/23 08:44Stargazers in Alaska, USA were mystified when an eerie blue spiral appeared in the sky during a display of the Northern Lights last weekend - but it wasn't a UFO or portal to another dimension.
Could WhatsApp be BANNED in Britain? Boss of popular messaging app slams UK law that proposes to make end-to-end encryption ILLEGAL
18/04/23 05:19Under the Online Safety Bill, tech companies like WhatsApp will have a duty to find and remove illegal content on their online platforms, but this could mean doing away with end-to-end encryption.
Tonga underwater volcanic eruption was equal to the most powerful ever US nuclear test and the largest natural explosion in more than a CENTURY, study finds
17/04/23 04:24Scientists at the University of Miami used satellite and underwater data to create a simulation of the colossal tsunami striking the Tongan Archipelago.
The science of Super Mario: How Nintendo's famous character would CRUSH the current human high jump record - despite gravity on his planet being six times stronger than Earth's
17/04/23 03:10To celebrate the release of 'The Super Mario Movie', MailOnline takes a look at what physical features the Italian hero must have for his superhuman jumps and speed.
Unravelling the mystery of the 'Tully monster': Bizarre 300-million-year-old creature with eyes on stalks and terrifying teeth on the end of a TRUNK was an invertebrate, scientists say
17/04/23 01:39Scientists have been debating the morphology of the 'Tully monster' since the discovery of its fossils in the 1950s. Now, a team at the University of Tokyo say it definitely did not have a backbone.
The galaxies that shouldn't EXIST: Experts are baffled as NASA's $10bn James Webb telescope discovers six super-sized star clusters that are too big for their age
17/04/23 09:45Six galaxies spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope are far too massive to be the age their data suggests they are, according to a University of Texas at Austin scientist.
How do YOU see the world? Take the test to reveal your visualisation technique - from seeing words on ticker tape to being 'mind blind'
16/04/23 03:49Everybody's mind's eye is different, and a recent study from the University of Sussex revealed that one per cent of people are completely 'mind blind'. Take this quiz to see how well you can visualise.
Could THIS be the new James Bond? Handsome candidate for the next 007 is revealed - but there's a HUGE catch
14/04/23 09:21While we all have been dream casting Idris Elba, Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy, a new handsome face has been revealed for 007.
NASA's Curiosity rover spots a strange bone-like rock on Mars - as one expert calls it the most bizarre structure she's EVER seen on the Red Planet
13/04/23 02:56Images snapped by the NASA's Curiosity rover appear to show spikes protruding from a rock lying at the base of the 96 mile-long (154 km) Gale Crater on Mars.
Ancient Mayan stone scoreboard is discovered after 1,000 YEARS: Archaeologists find a disk depicting a bizarre game involving a ball that contained the ashes of dead rulers
13/04/23 01:07The carved stone disc, discovered by Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, displays hieroglyphic writing surrounding two players standing next to a ball.
'ChatGPT does 80% of my job': Meet the workers using AI bots to take on multiple full-time jobs - and their employers have NO idea
13/04/23 09:48'Overemployed' workers say that ChatGPT allows them to complete their workload in at least half the time, so they can pick up a second job simultaneously.
Are YOU guilty of these behaviours? Scientists reveal the key signs of aggressive drivers - after one study showed WOMEN are more likely to suffer from road rage
13/04/23 08:58Scientists from the University of Warwick have identified key behaviours of aggressive drivers. These could help self-driving vehicles spot and react appropriately to those with road rage.
Ethiopia's remarkable 'wonder crop' flowers for the first time at Kew Gardens - and experts say the plant could be a lifesaver in the face of climate change
12/04/23 03:54The drought-resistant Enset plant is a staple source of nutrition for around a fifth of the population of Ethiopia, who make food from the bases of its leaves and underground stem.
Why small dogs like Chihuahuas live LONGER than big breeds like Great Danes, according to science
12/04/23 01:50Scientists from the University of Adelaide think that larger dog breeds have shorter life expectancies because they are more susceptible to cancer at a younger age.
Twitter is working on a secret AI project - despite CEO Elon Musk claiming such technology will signal 'catastrophe' for humanity
12/04/23 02:32Former Twitter employees have revealed that the platform's CEO, Elon Musk, has invested in advanced hardware that can support a 'large language model' AI.
WhatsApp is set to launch a secret tool that makes 'zombie groups' EXPIRE after a certain period, leak claims
11/04/23 03:17WhatsApp users will soon have the option of setting an expiry date for their group chats, a leaker has claimed. When this date has been reached, they will be prompted to clear up older messages.
Meet the world's SHORTEST dog! Chihuahua named Pearl claims the record for tiniest pooch - standing at just 3.59 INCHES tall
11/04/23 01:25Meet the world's smallest living dog; Pearl, a Chihuahua who measures just 3.59 inches tall (9.14 cm).
Update your iPhone NOW: Apple issues an urgent security update after discovering a flaw that could let hackers take over your smartphone
11/04/23 10:26Apple deployed iOS 16.4.1 to all compatible handsets, including the iPhone 8 and newer models, which fixes two vulnerabilities that appeared within the previous software.
Elephant-astic! Watch how an elephant at Berlin Zoo has learned how to peel a BANANA after observing zookeepers eating the fruit
10/04/23 03:00An Asian elephant at Berlin Zoo has been recorded peeling the skin of a banana before eating its contents. Most elephants eat bananas whole, with their skin on.
WhatsApp is working on a secret COMPANION MODE that will transform the way we use the app, leak claims
10/04/23 01:37WhatsApp may soon offer a 'companion mode' which will allow more than one smartphone or other device to log in to one account.
Vodafone is finally back online following a SEVEN HOUR outage that left thousands unable to access the internet
10/04/23 07:50Hotspots for the outage were in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff, although social media users in other locations also complained of problems.
Could you live forever? Experts claim humans could achieve IMMORTALITY by 2030 - and one futurist even says we'll be able to attend our own FUNERALS in a new body
08/04/23 09:19Google engineer Ray Kurzweil thinks that advances in technology will quickly lead to age-reversing 'nanobots'. MailOnline takes a look at the ways humanity could attain eternal life.
Don't fall for those puppy dog eyes! Chocolate poisonings in pups increase by 123% over Easter, vets warn
07/04/23 08:46The Kennel Club is warning owners that cases of chocolate poisoning in dogs more than double this month, so should be extra careful where they store their Easter eggs.
WhatsApp will soon let you hide private chats in a biometric VAULT, leaker claims
06/04/23 01:28Leaked screenshots reveal that WhatsApp users will be able to add a chat to a special list of 'Locked Chats'. These will only be accessible with biometric data, like your fingerprint or a passcode.
Apple weather app is back online after experiencing a second outage in 48 hours
06/04/23 12:30iPhone users were in an uproar after Apple's weather app goes down again. Instead of showing live forecasts, the app showed a blank screen with just the location when opening the app.
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Bad Bunny left 'devastated' over VERY awkward exchange with Lady Gaga at the Grammys
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The delicious, metabolism-boosting collagen shake that helps you shed pounds in just 28 days - and the before and after pictures are stunning
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Matlock star David Del Rio demands CBS reveal findings of reopened sexual assault investigation
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Mother-of-four Miranda Kerr shows off her incredible figure in a designer outfit worth $16k as she steps out in snowy New York
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Savannah Guthrie's family tree: Inside Today star's inner circle amid mom Nancy's suspected abduction
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EXCLUSIVECardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
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The energy-boosting lozenge that reduces your biological age by 12 years - now reduced with our code
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NFL star says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
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Julia Roberts celebrates husband Danny Moder's birthday with rare PDA photo
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Selena Gomez admits she's still 'feeling flirty' and 'a little sexy' four months after marrying Benny Blanco
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Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance at Grammys 2026 afterparty after skipping the awards ceremony
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Bring the spa home with the 'luxurious' exfoliating and hydrating duo that smells like a dream and leaves skin 'silky and baby soft'
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Megyn Kelly takes brutal swipe at Heidi Klum's skintight nude Grammys dress as the internet weighs in
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Sydney Sweeney must have used CGI for bra stunt insists Hollywood Sign boss as he considers whether to press charges
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Timothee Chalamet arrives at London screening of Marty Supreme as Kylie Jenner's ex Travis Scott includes wild rap about her on new track
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Princess Diana's brother is divorced... again! Earl Spencer finalizes his third separation
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Nicki Minaj reveals why she supports 'bullied' Donald Trump amid worldwide backlash
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Savannah Guthrie set to pull out of Winter Olympics coverage as mom Nancy remains missing
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Margot Robbie continues her fashion parade in a red velvet Chanel gown before slipping into a black lace corset minidress at the Wuthering Heights premiere in Paris
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Madelyn Cline plays coy on rumored romance with Lukas Gage despite him identifying as 'queer'
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Paul Mescal spends his 30th birthday promoting his movie Hamnet - after girlfriend Gracie Abrams and mother Dearbhla posted sweet tributes
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The truth behind Bad Bunny's 'engagement ring' at the Grammys is revealed after it sparked a fan frenzy
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Sarah Ferguson's charity has announced it is CLOSING just days after the release of more Epstein files - and revelations about the former Duchess
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Kim Kardashian beams as she arrives in Paris with Lewis Hamilton for NikeSKIMS event after their weekend away amid 'secret romance'
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Reba McEntire gives update on stepson Brandon Blackstock's kids with Kelly Clarkson amid emotional Grammys tribute
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EXCLUSIVELove Island star behind Justin Bieber's favorite meme reveals how he drives pregnant women crazy
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Everyone is saying the same thing about Jacob Elordi's romantic move towards Margot Robbie at Wuthering Heights Paris premiere
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Kiefer Sutherland case involving allegations he attacked Uber driver sent back to police for further investigation
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Lily Allen praises school moms for their support during marriage collapse as she addresses ex David Harbour's 'infidelity' and open relationships in ELLE UK
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton enjoy three dates in three days as secret romance takes them from Cotswolds to cozy night in London and five-star stay in Paris
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Iconic '80s actress who starred with Blake Lively and Brad Pitt battles NYC snowstorm on rare outing. Do you know who she is?
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'Nightmare' health battle behind Cher's chaotic Grammy's appearance... Daily Mail's test can reveal if YOU have the condition
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Kylie Jenner's ex Travis Scott raps about her plastic surgery in wild quip amid Timothee Chalamet romance
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Furious fans cry racism as Bruno Mars' Grammy winning streak ends amid collab with K-pop star Rosé
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Craziest moments from Grammy night you didn't see like Bieber partying and Lady Gaga kissing a legend
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Ricky Gervais torches Grammy winners using acceptance speeches to blast ICE: 'They're still not listening!'
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Sarah Ferguson 'took Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie' to see Epstein five days after he was released from prison for child sex crimes, newly released emails claim
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How Jelly Roll lost 300lbs without Ozempic... simple swaps made him 'feel like a teenager' again
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Gracie Abrams shares rare intimate snaps to celebrate boyfriend Paul Mescal's 30th birthday
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Narcos: Mexico actor dies at age 55 after playing a drug smuggler on the hit Netflix series
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Somber Hailey Bieber exits Grammys celebration solo while Justin parties... after star was snubbed in every category
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Gisele Bundchen leaves ex Tom Brady OUT of her 2016 throwback post even though they were wed at the time
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The Housemaid's Secret will be more twisted than the first film as Sydney Sweeney sequel gets release date
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Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus shares heartbreaking posts after devastating death of 11-month-old baby girl
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SZA reacts to Cher's Record of the Year snafu at 2026 Grammys
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Michael Jackson's fractious relationship with father Joe laid bare in controversial biopic trailer starring King of Pop's nephew Jaafar
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are pictured together for the first time as they arrive in English countryside for a steamy weekend
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The Traitors stars Stephen Libby and Harriet Tyce swap the round table for the red carpet at the star-studded TV Choice Awards
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Jenna Bush Hager breaks down in tears as she reads heartbreaking statement about Savannah Guthrie's mom amid her disappearance
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Fears grow for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy, 84, as Today reveals she does not have meds she needs to survive
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Hoda Kotb shares heartfelt message to Savannah Guthrie as Today hosts rally round amid her mom's disappearance
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Bella Thorne goes bra-free in sheer red top as she steps out with fiancé Mark Emms at Grammys after-party
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Harry Styles slammed for 'shameless' outfit on stage at the Grammys: 'Are you kidding me?'
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Dad was a rock star, mom was on The Talk and her sister is a reality TV queen... she made a VERY rare appearance at the Grammys, who is she?
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Well-dressed Cynthia Nixon lookalike filmed defacing Melania movie poster with Hitler mustache at LA bus stop
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CNN host Kaitlan Collins sparks new romance rumors after appearing to debut new boyfriend at Grammys
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Meryl Streep is set to play Joni Mitchell in a new biopic says music mogul Clive Davis
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Sydney Sweeney stuns in angelic white lingerie for new Syrn commercial set in a 'romantic world'
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'Furious' Caitlin Clark's reaction to basketball icon goes viral after he makes unflattering comparison between her and NBA player
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EXCLUSIVEBeatrice and Eugenie 'aghast' at new Epstein revelations, their mother's cozy relationship with pedophile financier and her emails about them
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Inside Lewis Hamilton's 12-year plan to woo Kim Kardashian: F1 driver cemented himself into the family fold by befriending Kanye West and the Jenners
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EXCLUSIVELewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim Kardashian emerges
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George Clooney makes his long-awaited Super Bowl ad debut as he vows to end food service fees
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British rock icon shares childhood throwback after winning a Grammy Award - but can YOU guess who it is?
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Cher leaves the Grammys in chaos as she names the late Luther Vandross as a winner and walks offstage mid-speech
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Cara Delevingne shows off her new brunette locks as she joins Kaia Gerber, Winnie Harlow and Sofia Vergara at Grammys afterparty
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Iris Law puts on a sizzling display in a white mini dress as she models six stylish looks in new Casablanca Campaign
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Savannah Guthrie's family tragedies... from missing mom Nancy to death of her father when she was 16
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Billie Eilish flashes ring on wedding finger at Grammys forcing fans to ask if she's engaged to Nat Wolff
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Sharon Osbourne is supported by Jack and Kelly as they attend star-studded Universal bash after breaking down in tears over tribute to Ozzy at Grammys
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Gavin Newsom's sister savaged his cringeworthy photoshoot when he was 'overpowered' by Kimberly Guilfoyle
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Savannah Guthrie's mom made rare appearance on Today show just weeks before being reported missing
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EXCLUSIVEHollywood golden family tried to expose disgraced West Wing actor for making graphic sexual demands decades before arrest
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are pictured after spending New Year's Eve partying together - as it's revealed how they kept their relationship secret
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Newly-single Olivia Rodrigo flashes her underwear in a sheer lace mini-dress at Grammys afterparty following her split from Louis Partridge
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Harry Potter star Jessie Cave reveals her 'deep sadness' after suffering a miscarriage following weeks of agonising over whether to terminate her fifth pregnancy
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EXCLUSIVEChris Pratt's 'midlife crisis': Younger A-list rival has left him feeling inadequate... as friends tell all on his humiliating spiral
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Grammy Awards 2026 viral moments: From Sabrina Carpenter backlash to shirtless Justin Bieber to Chappell Roan's WILD nipple-piercing look
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Jay Leno, 75, plays mechanic as he looks under the hood of his broken down vintage car in Los Angeles
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Lady Gaga's Grammys performance blocked by smoke and massive cameras leaving viewers unable to see ANYTHING: Live updates
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How Kim Kardashian's new love Lewis Hamilton already has family approval
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Jelly Roll slammed for 'religious psychosis' by angry liberals for daring to thank Jesus in Grammy acceptance speech
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EXCLUSIVETruth about those Blake Lively and Ben Affleck rumors... why he seemingly ghosted her begging email... and Jennifer Garner's heartbreak
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Social media goes crazy as Spike Lee, 68, watches Knicks-Lakers game next to porn star
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Son of Norway's future queen is arrested over assault on the eve of his rape trial
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Sabrina Carpenter is branded 'stupid and cruel' by PETA after performing hit single Manchild with a live bird at the Grammy Awards
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Does Jeffrey Epstein have a secret son? Sarah Ferguson congratulated pedophile on birth of baby boy, newly released emails reveal
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EXCLUSIVEAll the Grammys moments you didn't see! The Biebers plan a night out with Bad Bunny while Sabrina Carpenter gossips with Billie Eilish on music's biggest night
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Grammys 2026 worst dressed list: Heidi Klum leads in nude dress while Chappell Roan hits carpet in very risqué gown
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Tate McRae looks every inch the bombshell in a low-cut latex dress as she narrowly avoids rapper ex The Kid Laroi and his new girlfriend at Grammys after-party
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Tennis legend John McEnroe goes NUCLEAR at young Aussie fan who won't leave him alone: 'Go f*** yourself'
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Shirtless Justin Bieber debuts huge tattoo of his wife Hailey's face during Grammys performance of Yukon - as fans claim it bears similarity to one of ex Selena Gomez
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The Voice alum dies at 26 after being bitten by a snake while she was sleeping
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Chrissy Teigen dazzles in daring thigh-high slit as she enjoys date night with husband John Legend at the Grammys after revealing she's gone sober
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Harry Styles rings in his 32nd birthday at the Grammys as he skips red carpet yet presents Album of the Year ahead of epic music comeback
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Justin Bieber performs at the Grammys in his BOXERS leaving fans baffled: 'Why is he naked?'
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All the signs Paul Mescal is rebranding as a musician as Irish star records his own vocals for Beatles role and hints at collaboration
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Luther Vandross trends on social media after Cher announces the late icon as winner of Record Of The Year at Grammys instead of Kendrick Lamar
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Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, 63, holds hands with mystery girlfriend as they head to Charli XCX's post-Grammys party in Hollywood
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Golden-brawls! Romeo Beckham gets taken out by a sumo wrestler as he travels Japan with girlfriend Kim Turnbull amid row with estranged brother Brooklyn
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Kelly Osbourne reveals her daily rituals to remember late dad Ozzy and brands his death 'the hardest thing I've been through' during emotional Grammys
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The Night Manager fans hail BBC finale 'the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers' as TWO huge characters killed off in devastating scenes
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Bebe Rexha wears sunglasses as she is given a helping hand by friends while leaving Grammys bash
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Hailey Bieber wows in sexy mini while husband Justin plants a kiss on long-time fan and friend Billie Eilish at star-studded Grammys after-party
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Jelly Roll tells the NFL what they really should have done with the Super Bowl halftime show amid Bad Bunny fury
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Beloved comedy series starring James Bond legend slapped with 'violent' trigger warning in latest woke streaming crackdown
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Demi Lovato shows off her 50lbs weight-loss in a plunging sheer gown as she and Jessica Simpson lead the A-list turnout at Grammys afterparty
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British nepo babies make a splash at the Grammys as Olivia Dean and Lola Young take away major awards - but can YOU guess who their connections are?
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The blink and you miss it moment the mask slips in Melania's new movie. The REAL First Lady is finally revealed: JANE TIPPETT
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz hold a 'magical' crystal ceremony to mark the full moon amid bitter fallout with his family
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Charli XCX parties with 1975 rocker husband George Daniel as they lead the star turnout at the Saint Laurent post-Grammys bash
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'I became so full when you came into my life': Paul Mescal's mum Dearbhla shares stunning tribute to mark her 'darling boy' turning 30
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Teyana Taylor flaunts her incredible abs in a wild plunging dress with a $33,000 necklace as she hits the Grammy Awards amid Oscars buzz
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Yungblud parties with Lady Gaga and Kelly Osbourne inside Grammys following his big win - before indulging in a PDA with girlfriend Jesse Jo Stark
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Harry Potter TV show's Dumbledore actor John Lithgow swipes at JK Rowling's 'ironic and inexplicable' views on trans women
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Olivia Dean says 'I'm a granddaughter of an immigrant' and insists 'those people deserve to be celebrated' in speech as she wins Best New Artist at 2026 Grammys
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Reba McEntire's first ever Grammy Awards performance leaves viewers in tears as she delivers an emotional tribute to late stepson Brandon Blackstock
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Kendrick Lamar overtakes Jay-Z to break Grammys record as the most-awarded rapper in annual ceremony's 66-year history
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Grammy Awards 2026 winners: Bad Bunny dedicates top honor win to immigrants as he leads Hollywood anti-ICE charge with Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean on music's biggest night
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway have AWKWARD reunion in The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer: 'Do I know her?'
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Dramatic moment Sir Elton John's pilot has to take emergency action when 'huge' bird of prey divebombs private jet during take-off
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Lady Gaga makes rare declaration of love to fiance Michael Polansky during Grammy Awards 2026 acceptance speech
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Lauryn Hill performs at Grammys for first time in 27 YEARS in tribute to late stars D'Angelo and Roberta Flack
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Chris Brown brings along son Aeko, 6, to 2026 Grammys for adorable father-child red carpet moment
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Billionaire Kim Kardashian is shocked by daughter North West asking her followers for MONEY on Instagram Live
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Grammy Awards 2026: Sabrina Carpenter stuns alongside Zara Larsson, Kelsea Ballerini and Tyla as they lead the best dressed stars on the red carpet in LA
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Lola Young curses in candid speech after accepting her first-ever Grammy from Charli XCX
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Billie Eilish declares 'no one is illegal on stolen land' as she accepts Grammy award with anti-ICE statement
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Devastated Alex Warren is hit by major technical issue during debut Grammys performance
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Fans accuse Miley Cyrus of refusing to clap for Lady Gaga win at Grammys 2026
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Lady Gaga rocks VERY bizarre headpiece as she leads 2026 Grammy Awards performances with Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber
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Addison Rae brutally roasted over 'messy' Grammys 2026 performance as viewers accuse her of lip-syncing
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The Grammys go X-rated! Chappell Roan, Heidi Klum and Karol G dare to bare as they lead shocking nearly-nude looks on the 2026 red carpet
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Glambot director Cole Walliser notably absent from Grammys 2026 red carpet after email scandal
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Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne break down in tears over Ozzy tribute at 2026 Grammys 'In Memoriam'
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Bad Bunny reignites ICE feud at the Grammys ahead of his Super Bowl show... where Trump's agents will be on duty
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Rita Wilson poses with her rarely seen granddaughter Olivia Hanks, 15, at the 2026 Grammy Awards in LA
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Justin Bieber and Trevor Noah leave fans wondering if they have a 'beef' after awkward exchange during the Grammy Awards telecast
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Nepo babies Paris Jackson and Chet Hanks hang out at Jam for Janie Grammy Awards viewing party
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Wordle has a hidden 'hard mode' - but players claim it might actually make the game EASIER
While an estimated 300,000 people play Wordle daily, many are unaware of a secret 'hard mode', which can be found within the game's settings.
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Apple could start selling iPhones and iPads as part of a SUBSCRIPTION service from 2023, report claims
A new report from Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on selling iPhones and iPads as part of a hardware subscription service.
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YouTube adds thousands of FREE TV shows and movies to its service including The Sandlot, Legally blonde and There Will Be Blood as company moves to compete with streaming giants
This is the latest move from the Google-owned social video giant, as it tries to compete in an increasingly crowded, and competitive market.
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Project Skyway: World's largest network of 'drone superhighways' could be built in ENGLAND - connecting the Midlands with the Southeast over 165 miles
If approved, Project Skyway will connect the airspace above cities including Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Coventry, and Rugby.
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About time! Instagram FINALLY brings back the chronological feed - six years after it was ditched in favour of a curated feed
Instagram is launching two new ways for users to catch up with their feed - Following and Favourites - which will show posts in chronological order.
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Smart BRA with built-in ultrasound technology can detect early signs of breast cancer
The smart bra features small ultrasound sensors in the lining, and was developed by Nextwear Technology, a wearables firm based in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Smartwatches are less effective at tracking the health of people with dark skin, study finds
The research by University of Alberta is the first to pool figures from multiple studies to specifically examine how skin tone may affect the accuracy of heart data in wearables
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World's THINNEST mechanical watch is unveiled: Bulgari's Octo Finissimo Ultra is thinner than a 10p coin - and has an eye-watering £332,700 price tag
Rome-based Bulgari spent three years developing the watch, which is crafted from sandblasted titanium as measures just 0.07 inches (1.8mm) thick.
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Smart ring that constantly measures your temperature could provide an early warning of Covid-19 infection - even if your symptoms are subtle
Experts from the University of California and MIT Lincoln Lab studied data on 50 people who owned sensor rings and had had Covid-19 before the study.
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Suzuki could launch a FLYING CAR by 2025 after joining forces with Japanese startup SkyDrive
Suzuki has announced that it's joining forces with Tokyo-based flying car firm SkyDrive to develop an electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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You could soon feel PAIN in the metaverse: Creepy armband uses electrical stimulation to mimic uncomfortable sensations such as a bird pecking at your skin
H2L, a Sony-backed company based in Tokyo, has developed an armband that uses electrical stimulation to deliver physical pain.
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Engineers develop a bizarre 'magnetic tentacle robot' that can move around the narrow tubes of the lungs to take tissue samples
Like something from a horror film, the new robot's 'magnetic tentacle' would slowly creep into the mouth of a patient under under general anesthesia, University of Leeds scientists show.
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