Entertainment
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils “diverse list” of 2026 nominees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its latest roster of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira.
They’re among 17 performers who could be inducted into the iconic hall of fame, which celebrates artists from all corners of music, including rap, R&B, Britpop, metal, pop and most everything in between.
Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade, the Wu-Tang Clan, the Black Crowes, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order and Billy Idol round out the list of 2026 nominees, which the Rock Hall released on Wednesday.
“This diverse list of talented nominees recognizes the ever-evolving faces and sounds of Rock & Roll and its continued impact on youth culture,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement.
The 2026 inductees will be revealed in April, along with inductees entering the hall under three special committee categories: Musical influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals.
Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order return to the nominations after missing induction last year. The list this time also repeats two sets of musical brothers who have had public feuds and recent reunions — The Black Crowes and Oasis.
Collins, with such hits as “In the Air Tonight” and “One More Night,” has earned eight Grammys, including album of the year in 1985 for “No Jacket Required.” Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” made history as the first hip-hop album to win the Grammy for album of the year in 1999.
AP
Carey, nominated in 2024 and 2025, has had 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, while soul-jazz vocalist Sade, also nominated in 2024, had such soft rock hits as “Smooth Operator” and “The Sweetest Taboo.” The Wu-Tang Clan have been hailed as rap innovators since their game-changing 1993 debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang.”
INXS ruled the late 1980s charts with hits like “Need You Tonight,” “Devil Inside” and “New Sensation.” Two-time Grammy winner Etheridge is best known for her songs “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One.” Iron Maiden helped power the new wave of British heavy metal with iconic albums like “The Number of the Beast.”
New Edition had the hits “Cool It Now” and “Candy Girl,” while Shakira has been lauded for her ability to bridge Latin music with rock and pop. Pink has had four No. 1 songs and three No. 1 albums, including “The Truth About Love.”
Ten of the 17 nominees are on the ballot for the first time: Buckley, Collins, Etheridge, Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
Vandross, who sold more than 25 million albums and had the hits “Here and Now” and “Any Love,” died in 2005. Buckley, whose 1994 debut album “Grace” is widely acclaimed, died in 1997.
Last year, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Soundgarden, Joe Cocker, Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Lenny Waronker, Thom Bell and Warren Zevon all were inducted.
Entertainment
Prince Harry corrects blunder before peace with King Charles suffers again
Prince Harry appeared to have to made an interesting choice of words which seemed to have landed him trouble with his father King Charles, especially amid talks for a truce.
During his four-day visit to Australia where he took on several engagements in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Harry spoke about parenting during an event hosted by Movember charity which sounded like it was he was taking a dig at his cancer-stricken father amid strained relationship.
Harry had said that as parenting is evolving over time, the children are an “upgrade” of their own parents.
“Not to say that I upgraded my dad or that my kids upgraded me, but the kids that we bring up in today’s world need to be upgraded,” he quickly added.
“There’s no judgment, there’s no blame, there’s no pointing the finger. The reality is that – however you are parenting – that is a personal experience to you, you are going to want to improve on that.”
Even though there had been a lot of backlash for Harry, royal expert Jennie Bond explained that it was not a “deliberate comparison” between himself and King Charles. Hence, he cleared the air immediately “knowing that some people might seize on them as a criticism”.
Bond claimed that Harry’s language was a “tad clumsy” but it was not a snub to Charles.
“I think he just meant that he wants to be the best father possible and to equip his children for this fast moving, fast changing modern world,” she pointed out.
“It’s pretty much what every parent wants for their offspring, and I think the King would have understood what Harry meant.”
Entertainment
Charlize Theron reflects on traumatic family tragedy from teenage years

Charlize Theron talked openly about one of the most painful memories of her life.
The star shared details about the night when her mother shot and killed her father in self defence when she was just 15 years old.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Charlize described the moment in simple but emotional words, sharing that she still remembers it very clearly even after so many years.
The actress and producer continued saying that the night started like any normal evening when she and her mother returned home from a movie, only to find their house locked with heavy steel doors because of the violent environment they were living in at the time.
She recalled how fear was already part of their daily life and how things felt different that night.
While driving back home, the 50-year-old star even told her mother she felt they should leave, something she never said before.
The Monster actress went on to add that her father later broke into the house and began firing shots through the doors, creating a terrifying situation.
She and her mother hid in a bedroom, holding the door shut as bullets hit around them but somehow they were not injured.
She shared that her mother made a split second decision to protect them, which led to the tragic outcome.
Charlize said speaking about it helps her heal and also helps others feel less alone.
Entertainment
Netflix star targeted by imposters after suspicious social media activity
Tim Matheson, who plays Doc Mullins in Virgin River, has warned fans about fake accounts pretending to be him on social media.
The 78 year old actor said people are using his name online and creating imposter profiles that are not real.
Tim recently got a lot of new attention because Virgin River is still very popular, now in its seventh season and already renewed for an eighth.
His character has become a fan favourite, which also brought more attention to him outside the show.
All of his fans, however, started noticing something odd when they saw changes and unusual activity linked to his social media.
Some even asked him about it directly, thinking something was wrong.
Matheson later cleared it up and explained that there are fake accounts using his name and he has been reporting them as they appear.
After the star’s message, fans felt relieved and continued sharing their love for his role in the series.
Tim Matheson has been in the industry for many years, starting as a child actor and later working in well known films and shows like Animal House and The West Wing.
Now, even with all the attention, he is reminding fans to be careful online and only trust real accounts.
-
Entertainment6 days agoPalace left in shock as Prince William cancels grand ceremony
-
Sports6 days agoThe case for Man United’s Fernandes as Premier League’s best
-
Politics1 week agoChinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader
-
Entertainment1 week agoDua Lipa hits major career high ahead of wedding with Callum Turner
-
Business1 week ago100% road tax waiver for electric cars, new rules for 2, 3 and 4 wheelers – what Delhi govt’s draft EV policy says – The Times of India
-
Business6 days agoUK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
-
Business1 week agoThe FAA wants gamers to apply for air traffic control jobs
-
Sports1 week agoLamar Jackson hits back at critics with faithful message on social media
