The Independent

Despite dreadful reviews, the Michael Jackson biopic is set to be an enormous box office success. It proves, once and for all, that many are willing to overlook, or outright deny, the sex abuse allegations made against Jackson during his lifetime, writes Adam White Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/michael-jackson-movie-allegations-fans-b2964530.html Author : Adam White Publish date : 2026-04-24 15:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Judges often exclude other forms of creative expression from being used as evidence – but rap lyrics continue to be used Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/rap-lyrics-on-trial-james-broadnax-b2964345.html Author : Maria Sherman and Claudia Lauer Publish date : 2026-04-24 13:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The actor used the phrase to respond to a question about ageing Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/inshallah-anne-hathaway-meaning-b2964235.html Author : Susan Carland Publish date : 2026-04-24 10:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The world champion prevailed in Liverpool despite another frosty reception from the fans, with Littler especially riled by their reaction in Rotterdam Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-fans-boos-premier-league-darts-van-veen-b2964156.html Author : Jack Rathborn Publish date : 2026-04-24 08:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A growing list of countries have confirmed they plan to boycott the contest Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/eurovision/eurovision-slovenia-boycott-israel-palestine-b2964066.html Author : Via AP news wire Publish date : 2026-04-24 05:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The musician murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose the sexual relationship between them, prosecutors claim Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/d4vd-child-porn-celeste-rivas-hernandez-murder-b2964024.html Author : Rachel Dobkin Publish date : 2026-04-24 02:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There’s a strong relationship between shame and postpartum depression, which is a condition affecting 1 in 8 women with a recent live birth Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/momfluencer-social-media-shame-mental-health-b2963884.html Author : Julia Musto Publish date : 2026-04-23 22:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It’s a busy Friday of action and our horse racing correspondent has been scouring the Sandown Park card Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/racing/friday-racing-tips-best-bets-odds-sandown-24-4-26-b2962872.html Author : Jonathan Doidge Publish date : 2026-04-23 20:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Exclusive: Shortly after starting his run in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway, Ballas spoke to ‘The Independent’ about his time on ‘The Traitors’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/mark-ballas-dancing-with-the-stars-traitors-b2961943.html Author : Caitlin Hornik Publish date : 2026-04-23 19:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Trump was notably roasted by President Obama at the 2011 event Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-2026-b2963782.html Author : David Bauder Publish date : 2026-04-23 17:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ties between Frank Sinatra and mob figure Sam Giancana led regulators to suspend his gaming license in 1963, forcing him out of the casino business Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/frank-sinatra-lake-tahoe-casino-reopen-b2963535.html Author : Erin Keller Publish date : 2026-04-23 14:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Among the recipients of these letters are the Football Association of Wales, the Irish Football Association, Swim England, and British Gymnastics, in addition to parkrun Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/great-britain-english-people-british-lisburn-b2963519.html Author : Jamie Gardner Publish date : 2026-04-23 12:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The actor plays Jackson patriarch Joe in the controversial biopic Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/colman-domingo-michael-jackson-film-whitewashing-b2963313.html Author : Rachel McGrath Publish date : 2026-04-23 09:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Health authorities say 17 people were injured when the two trains collided head on Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/denmark-train-collision-copenhagen-injuries-latest-b2963273.html Author : Alex Croft Publish date : 2026-04-23 07:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

In fast-moving industries that privilege flair over people skills, it’s easy to become an underling to a lauded but lunatic leader. Lydia Spencer-Elliott asks career experts how to leave a job that a million girls would kill for Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/hacks-season-five-quitting-toxic-boss-b2954439.html Author : Lydia Spencer-Elliott Publish date : 2026-04-13 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

McIlroy secured a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler at Augusta National. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-scottie-scheffler-augusta-national-justin-rose-georgia-b2956307.html Author : Carl Markham Publish date : 2026-04-13 03:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It was a triumphant evening for Paddington The Musical Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/olivier-awards-winners-paddington-musical-rosamund-pike-b2956211.html Author : Carla Feric Publish date : 2026-04-12 20:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Orban’s failing election campaign had been backed by US president Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hungary-elections-2026-live-updates-victor-orban-results-b2955998.html Author : Nicole Wootton-Cane and Alex Croft Publish date : 2026-04-12 22:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Chris Kempczinski said his mom warned him against talking with his mouth full Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/mcdonalds-ceo-mom-big-arch-burger-video-b2956179.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-04-12 18:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham: Nordi Mukiele’s deflected goal left Spurs rooted in the Premier League bottom three Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-sunderland-roberto-de-zerbi-premier-league-relegation-b2956138.html Author : Rebecca Johnson Publish date : 2026-04-12 17:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Space Cowboy’ singer said she saw suspicious orbs on her flight from Texas to Nashville Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kacey-musgraves-ufo-sighting-response-b2956099.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-04-12 14:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Department of Justice’s investigation into broadcasting of live games latest epsiode in long history of animosity between president and the football league Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-nfl-justice-department-investigation-b2955223.html Author : Joe Sommerlad Publish date : 2026-04-12 12:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

In this week’s Well Enough, Harry Bullmore argues that real fitness progress doesn’t come from chasing trends, but from quietly stacking small, consistent habits Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/simple-habits-better-health-fitness-fads-ignore-b2955590.html Author : Harry Bullmore Publish date : 2026-04-12 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Leinster ran in six tries to reach the last four Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/leinster-sale-champions-cup-result-score-b2956014.html Author : Sports Staff Publish date : 2026-04-12 06:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nolan also appeared in the CBS series ‘Person of Interest,’ created by his other nephew, Jonathan Nolan Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/john-nolan-death-batman-chris-b2955910.html Author : Caitlin Hornik Publish date : 2026-04-11 22:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.