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Taylor Swift arrived solo at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she received the inaugural Artist Director Honors while husband Travis Kelce was absent from the ceremony. The 36-year-old singer made her entrance in a two-toned gown featuring a black sleeveless bodice and a sparkling silver skirt draped across her hips. A mesh panel at the back drew attention to her waist, while rhinestone-covered heels added height to her already statuesque frame. Swift completed the look with dangling earrings, her wedding band and the engagement ring valued at $550,000 that was given to her by Kelce.…

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards brought performances from Madonna, LISA and Kacey Musgraves, while Taylor Swift reached a new milestone and Nirvana’s surviving members received the Video Vanguard award. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, with Madonna making her first appearance at the VMAs in more than 20 years. Madonna returns to the MTV Video Music Awards Madonna opened the show with Sabrina Carpenter, performing “Bring Your Love” amid green lasers and images inspired by her recent album, “Confessions II”. She introduced the appearance by declaring: “It’s mother.” “Bring Your Love” later won…

A married couple have been arrested on suspicion of murdering their 40-year-old son-in-law in a shooting near a sports ground in Dublin, California, police said. Jonathan McKinsey was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car park near the Dublin Sports Grounds on Dublin Boulevard at about 3.08pm on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Dublin Police Services said officers detained two suspects who had remained nearby within minutes of the shooting, with witnesses helping police locate them. The suspects were identified as Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77 and from Dublin. Police said the couple were…

Oil prices have edged higher after Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move came as stocks remained cautious in Asia and yields rose.

A Florida couple were killed in a three-vehicle crash after a Ford pickup crossed the centre line and collided head-on with their car in Auburndale, police said. The 54-year-old man was driving a white Honda Accord with his wife in the passenger seat on K-Ville Avenue at about 12.20pm on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Police said a 29-year-old man was driving a Ford F350 behind another pickup in the eastbound lane when he began drifting in and out of traffic. The F350 then struck the rear of the Ford F150 in front of it. Following the…

The Bank of Japan debated whether interest rates needed to rise more quickly at its July meeting, minutes from the gathering show. The discussion highlights differing views among policymakers over the pace of future rate hikes, although the minutes provide no further details in the available material.

Kacey Musgraves paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 MTV VMAs with an emotional performance of I Will Always Love You, honouring the late country music icon. Musgraves appeared on stage in a pink sequined gown before delivering her rendition of Parton’s classic song. The performance marked her return to the VMAs stage. Parton had long been among Musgraves’ most significant influences, with the singer previously praising her songwriting, fearlessness and business acumen. The pair also performed together during a tribute at the 2019 Grammy Awards. In the days after Parton’s death, Musgraves honoured her again at a concert…

A Bellflower smoke shop was badly damaged after two masked suspects allegedly opened fire at an employee before throwing a Molotov cocktail into the business and fleeing, authorities said. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were called to The Spot Smoke Shop on Somerset Boulevard shortly before 4.30am on Sunday following reports of gunfire. Investigators said the employee was behind bulletproof glass and was not struck. The suspects are also accused of igniting the fire, which spread through the premises. Los Angeles County firefighters later examined the heavily damaged building, concentrating on its rear section. No injuries were reported in connection…

A friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon told a jury the former police officer asked her what she would do if he had killed someone after his first break-up with television presenter Jesse Baird. Georgia Cook said Mr Lamarre-Condon then asked whether she would help him hide a body, before allegedly laughing and claiming he had done “something crazy” instead. Mr Lamarre-Condon is on trial in the NSW Supreme Court over the alleged murders of Mr Baird and his new partner, Luke Davies, at Mr Baird’s home in Paddington, Sydney, in February 2024. He is arguing self-defence. Ms Cook told the jury:…

Lucy Punch is set to replace Dawn French as the face of Marks & Spencer’s Christmas campaign, according to reports. The 48-year-old actress, best known for playing Amanda in the BBC comedy series Motherland and its spin-off Amandaland, is expected to front the retailer’s first festive campaign combining fashion and food. French, 68, has appeared in Marks & Spencer Food television adverts since 2021. Previous Christmas campaigns have also featured Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham, Jennifer Saunders, Tan France and Zawe Ashton. This year’s advert is understood to bring the retailer’s fashion and food ranges together in a single production. Filming…