President-elect Donald Trump will be serenaded by Carrie Underwood at his 2025 swearing-in ceremony. Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” before Trump takes the oath of office, accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. Other notable performances include opera singer Christopher Macchio singing the national anthem, Lee Greenwood … Read more
Bob Dylan’s rare lyrics for his 1965 song Mr Tambourine Man have sold for over £400,000 at an auction in Nashville, Tennessee. The two yellow sheets of paper contain three progressive drafts with annotations, offering a unique glimpse into the songwriter’s creative process. The items, including a signed harmonica and vintage photographs, were part of … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has become an unlikely fan of the Village People’s disco hit “YMCA”, which he often dances to at rallies and fundraisers. But what draws him to this song, originally associated with gay culture? According to experts, it’s all about nostalgia and a desire for a bygone era when America was perceived … Read more
Donald Trump is bringing high-profile performers to his inauguration events. The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee has announced a lineup that includes Grammy-winning musicians, such as Carrie Underwood and Kid Rock. Other acts, like Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, and Jason Aldean, will also perform at various balls. The performances are part of the festivities, which began … Read more
Denmark consistently ranks among the top countries for work-life balance, with a staggering 1.1% of Danes working over 50 hours a week. This is significantly lower than the world average and even more so compared to the UK (10.8%) and US (10.4%). So, what’s behind Denmark’s success in achieving this ideal? According to Meik Wiking, … Read more
NASA’s latest book, “Mars: Photographs from the NASA archive,” delves into the agency’s most impressive missions to the Red Planet. Since the 1990s, a plethora of robotic spacecraft has explored Mars, providing scientists with a wealth of information about its geology, climate, and potential habitability. The Curiosity rover, launched in 2011, discovered evidence of ancient … Read more
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, stars of the film It Ends With Us, are embroiled in a bitter dispute that has escalated into a $400 million lawsuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds. The latest twist in the drama is a text message allegedly sent by Lively to Baldoni, in which she compares herself … Read more
Eli Lilly has cut its full-year revenue guidance ahead of an investor conference after sales of its GLP-1 drugs fell short of expectations. The company now expects revenue to be approximately $13.5 billion for the fourth quarter and $45 billion for the full year 2024, down from a previous forecast of $46 billion. The revenue … Read more
A technical glitch at Capital One has left thousands of banking customers unable to access their accounts, process payments, or receive direct deposits since January 15. The issue, attributed to a third-party vendor, affects various account services for consumer, small business, and commercial banking operations. The disruption has been ongoing, with over 3,400 outage reports … Read more
A tiny television studio in Paris serves as the hub for Begum TV, a satellite channel reaching women across Afghanistan with 24/7 programming. The channel provides education and entertainment to girls banned from schools, tackling women’s rights issues, mental health, and more. Launched on International Women’s Day in March, Begum TV offers school classes and … Read more