Posts archive for Apr 2025

Beyoncé's 2025 Cowboy Carter Tour rolls out a show-stopping 39-track setlist packed with old favorites, surprising mashups, theatrical interludes, and iconic covers. This tour pulls from her deepest musical roots, blending genres and eras into a bold celebration of her career.

Mike Peters, the voice of The Alarm, passed away at 66 after fighting blood cancer for three decades. He not only defined part of the UK’s 80s rock sound but also helped thousands through his cancer foundation. Peters kept creating music and performing even while facing repeated health challenges, leaving an indelible mark on fans and fellow musicians.

Scotland has put forward a two-year pay deal for NHS nurses and other Agenda for Change staff, featuring rises tied to inflation and a minimum increase of 4.25% in 2025, followed by 3.75% in 2026. The £701 million offer impacts 170,000 health staff and comes as unions seek feedback from their members.

Rasmus Højlund grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer for Manchester United against Bournemouth after a heated VAR red card for Evanilson. Antoine Semenyo put Bournemouth ahead, but United came back late in a game packed with controversy and high stakes for both teams.

Thirty Nigerians and eight Ghanaians were deported from the UK in July 2022 amid tighter immigration controls and ongoing negotiations for a migration agreement with Nigeria. The UK government accelerated enforcement after striking a controversial asylum deal with Rwanda, sparking fresh debate over migration policy.

Den of Thieves 3 is officially moving forward with Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. Lionsgate plans a major franchise expansion, following Pantera's box office success. Director Christian Gudegast aims to push the series in bold new directions, with supporting plans for a fourth film as well.

Paul Allen’s legendary art collection smashed records with a $1.62 billion sale at Christie’s, eclipsing anything in auction history. The two-day event displayed masterpieces by Seurat, van Gogh, Cézanne, and Botticelli, attracting global buyers. Proceeds are set for philanthropic use, but there’s debate about whether Allen’s vision is being realized.

Jamie Vardy, Leicester City's iconic striker, is set to leave after 13 legendary seasons as the team faces relegation from the Premier League. Vardy played a huge role in the club's greatest successes, including the 2016 Premier League title, and scored 198 goals in over 400 appearances. His career at Leicester comes to a close with one final match against Ipswich Town.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru broke their losing streak at home by beating Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs in a high-pressure IPL 2025 face-off. Key performances from Kohli, Padikkal, David, and Hazlewood pushed RCB up to third spot, while RR slid to their fifth loss in a row, putting playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Istanbul was rocked by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake on April 23, 2025, setting off a wave of aftershocks and citywide panic. Emergency inspections found no major structural damage, but disruptions upended holiday events and revived fears of past disasters. Officials urged residents to remain alert.