Singer Taylor Swift is facing legal action from songwriters who claim she copied their lyrics in her 2014 hit single Shake It Off. On Friday, a judge in California rejected a bid by the Grammy-winning performer to throw out a lawsuit that says she took wording from the 2014 song Playas Gon’ Play by R&B
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A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype with an updated design has been spotted on the automaker’s Fremont factory test track. It’s the best look we had at the upcoming electric pickup truck in a while. Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019 and for the longest time, only a single prototype of the electric pickup truck
Michael Nesmith, who was a singer and guitarist in 1960s pop group The Monkees, has died at the age of 78. Nesmith’s manager Andrew Sandoval confirmed the news in a statement on Twitter. He said: “It is with deep sadness that I mark the passing of Michael Nesmith. “We shared many travels and projects together
In the UK he’s probably best known for his comedy, but in Hollywood Jack Whitehall is establishing himself as a family film star. Earlier this year he brought the light-relief in Disney’s Jungle Cruise as the brother of Emily Blunt’s lead character, and now he’s starring as the immature uncle of a young girl in
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If you’re planning on going off-grid at all this winter or next spring, then being prepared to power your devices is a must. Sure, we might try to cut down on device usage while out in nature, but having a phone to take pictures, navigate, or call for help if needed is always a good
US rapper Travis Scott has said he didn’t know fans were injured during the Astroworld crush that killed 10 people. In his first sit down interview since the music festival surge, Scott told radio star Charlamagne Tha God on his YouTube channel that he had been on an “emotional rollercoaster”. [embedded content] When asked at
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Before Instagram influencers and targeted social media adverts held sway over our every sartorial move, there was Carrie Bradshaw and what arguably has to be TV’s most enviable wardrobe*. Sex And The City was all about four women who, to varying degrees, showed that happiness didn’t have to mean finding a man and a romcom
California-headquartered SunPower (Nasdaq:SPWR) announced today that it’s launched SunPower Financial, which means that customers working with SunPower to buy rooftop solar and storage no longer need a third-party lender to obtain and manage financing. SunPower’s new solar financing SunPower claims that it’s now the first and only solar provider to give US homeowners a one-stop
“I’ve learnt good things about myself – things that I didn’t think I could do, I can do,” says John Whaite, former Bake Off winner and now Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist. “I can be an openly gay man who’s sometimes a bit flamboyant and jazzy, and it’s not a bad thing. People like it.” Twelve
Two Stereophonics shows set to take place next week have been pushed back to 2022 due to fears over new COVID-19 variants. Gigs at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff have been postponed from 17 and 18 December to June 2022, with the band saying they are “disappointed but looking forward” to playing next year. All
Tom Holland has suggested that he could perhaps step away from acting to pursue “other things”. Holland was speaking to Sky News ahead of the release of his latest Spider-Man film No Way Home, where he explained that he was unsure of what his next career move might be should he hang up the web-slingers
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Hoover is now helping you clean more than just indoors with its latest ONEPWR cordless leaf blower kit. On sale right now for $104, you’ll also get an additional $20 gift card to Newegg, bringing today’s overall value to $163. Ready to help tackle tough messes, you’ll find the typical gas- and oil-free operation here
American comedian and presenter Nick Cannon has announced that his five-month-old son Zen has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The 41-year-old broke the news on his latest episode of The Nick Cannon Show on YouTube, telling his audience: “I’ve had a tough, a very tough weekend.” Speaking about his youngest child, Cannon
Rapper and singer Drake has withdrawn his two nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards, according to US media reports. The Canadian star, a previous four-time Grammy winner, had been in the running for Best Rap Album for his sixth studio record Certified Lover Boy, and Best Rap Performance for single Way 2 Sexy featuring Future
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Tesla has deployed a new Powerpack system in Pickering, Ontario to power a new community microgrid pilot project. If successful, it could lead to more microgrids in Canada. Ever since the launch of Tesla Energy and its stationary energy storage products, Tesla started working on microgrid projects. The idea is to have a self-sufficient energy
Alec Baldwin has deleted his Twitter account after his first interview since the fatal on-set shooting. A revolver fired by the actor during the production of the film Rust on 21 October contained a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player