13 h. ago Controversial Irish rappers Kneecap DROPPED from top music festival after they told cheering concert

Irish rappers Kneecap have been sensationally dropped from a top music festival following a growing backlash to their onstage controversial comments. 

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20 h. ago How I coped with New Zealand weather at festivals and what you can do to stay safe in the UK at outdoor shows

Five tips how to stay safe in the sun at the number of outdoor concerts and festivals in the UK this summer.

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42 h. ago Artists are telling off Gen Zs for being bad crowds — are phoneless gigs the answer?

With artists lamenting the mass of phones that point at them during their gigs (and some even banning them) we explore why Gen Zs make for such bad crowds

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2 d. ago The draft roughed up Shedeur Sanders. The NFL will demand even more

The quarterback had to wait until the fifth round to be drafted. He now has to fight for his place on the Browns and prove those who briefed against him wrongWith the 144th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 draft, the Cleveland Browns ended Shedeur Sanders’ precipitous slide down the board, and gave him an NFL home.This was not at all what anybody outside the league expected. Based on Sanders’ tape alone, he looked like a second-round talent, which – based on quarterback prospects over time – could have shoved him into the first round, given the importance of the position. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Audiologist reveals why you should be wearing earplugs at music concerts and festivals

Audiologist tells The Independent that many music events exceed the safe sound limit of above 80 decibels

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4 d. ago Black grouse courtship and first pick of the NFL draft: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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5 d. ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Jaguars trade up to get Travis Hunter as teams pass on Shedeur Sanders

Titans pick Miami QB Cam Ward as No 1 overall pickGiants go for defensive star Abdul Carter at No 3Travis Hunter wants to be the NFL’s Ohtani. Will anyone let him?Email beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opted to ride a bicycle to the stage, accompanied by some legendary Green Bay Packers players and fans. That is a Green Bay tradition of which I was not aware. Booing the commissioner is also traditional, and that’s continuing this year.ESPN shows us an empty couch somewhere in Texas that is apparently where they expect to see Shedeur Sanders. It’s a nice couch, at least. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Tennessee Titans select quarterback Cam Ward with first pick in 2025 NFL draft

In a surprise selection at number two, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up three spots to select two-way player Travis Hunter.

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5 d. ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Jaguars trade up with Browns to get Travis Hunter at No 2

Titans pick Miami QB Cam Ward as No 1 overall pickExplainer: when and where to watch the draftEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opted to ride a bicycle to the stage, accompanied by some legendary Green Bay Packers players and fans. That is a Green Bay tradition of which I was not aware. Booing the commissioner is also traditional, and that’s continuing this year.ESPN shows us an empty couch somewhere in Texas that is apparently where they expect to see Shedeur Sanders. It’s a nice couch, at least. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Cam Ward predicted to go to Titans at No 1

Selection process in Green Bay starts at 8pm ETExplainer: when and where to watch the draftEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsTo QB or not QB No position in modern sports has as much impact on a team’s chances as the quarterback. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Andre Agassi to come out of retirement for pro pickleball tournament

The 54-year-old is a former world No 1 in tennisHe’ll play mixed doubles as the pickleball US OpenFormer tennis world No 1 Andre Agassi will make his professional debut in the fast-growing sport of pickelball next week when he teams up with top ranked Anna Leigh Waters for the mixed doubles at the US Open Pickleball Championships.Invented in 1965 by a group of American friends, pickleball is a fast-paced paddle sport similar to tennis and badminton played on smaller courts using a perforated plastic ball, and interest has skyrocketed in recent years. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Best women’s sunglasses with coloured lenses for summer 2025: Top picks inspired by the 70s and Y2K

Ambermatics and harvest gold-hued specs to elevate your spring/summer sartorial game

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1 week ago Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for pickled new potatoes with curd rice

Coconut yoghurt basmati with a lemony finish, served with fried spiced potatoesThese “pickled” potatoes are for anyone whose mouth waters at the idea of dousing chips in salt and vinegar, as mine does. They’re not actually pickled, but cooked in a similar way to the Indian achar style of cooking that uses particular spices alongside an acidic ingredient, such as lemon juice. They go really well with a typical south Indian curd (yoghurt) rice and a fiery little shop-bought pickle. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Best heat presses for 2025: Top picks for creative apparel design

Find out which machines suit your needs for personal or business projects to bring your designs to life

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2 w. ago Hanging egg chairs are the hottest garden furniture trend: These are the best picks for 2025

Spring is here, and with it the promise of evenings spent lounging in the garden (come on, sunshine!).

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2 w. ago 8 best earplugs for concerts and festivals to protect your hearing

Reduce the amount of noise at your next event with these protective accessories

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2 w. ago Best dairy free Easter eggs 2025 taste tested: Top picks from Hotel Chocolat, M&S and more

These plant-based chocolate eggs are ‘no yolk’ when it comes to taste

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3 w. ago Ruby Walsh and AP McCoy in disagreement on ITV as stars pick out Grand National 2025 winner

Racing legends Ruby Walsh and AP McCoy have revealed their top four for the 2025 Grand National but the iconic due have not seen eye-to-eye when it comes to their favoured picks

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3 w. ago Grand National 2025: Pick your perfect horse using our handy interactive tool

The Grand National will feature 34 runners Aintree with the Mirror's perfect tool allowing you to choose your ideal horse as I Am Maximus bids to go for back-to-back victories

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3 w. ago Grand National 2025 online sweepstake generator allows you to pick a random horse

Not sure who to back for this year’s Grand National? Let fate decide with our new gadget

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