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• British pop star Olivia Dean performed a "magic" closing set to conclude the star-studded Big Weekend festival, sharing the lineup with artists like Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson. • The performance follows a successful year for Dean, who recently won four Brit Awards, including best British artist and best album. • Her award-winning second record, *The Art of Loving*, has solidified her reputation as one of the most exciting emerging musical talents in the UK.

• 'Bachelorette' alum DeAnna Pappas has filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband Stephen Stagliano, seeking $109,000 plus interest for allegedly violating the terms of their 2024 divorce settlement. • The legal action represents a post-divorce dispute over financial obligations established in their settlement agreement. • The case underscores ongoing disputes between the former couple following their 2024 divorce finalization.

• Country star Jason Aldean released 'Songs About Us' last week, drawing from his 11-year marriage to wife Brittany. • The couple collaborated on a duet for the album after years of balancing agreement and disagreement in their relationship. • Aldean shared in a Fox News Digital interview how family inspired the deeply personal record.

Other winners include Raye for video of the year, Central Cee for best hip-hop act and Ezra Collective in jazz categoryBritish golden girl Olivia Dean was the biggest winner at the 2026 Mobo awards, scooping best female act, album of the year and song of the year for the No 1 hit Man I Need.Other big winners at the ceremony honouring the best of black music included Raye, whose song Where Is My Husband won video of the year; Central Cee, who was awarded best hip-hop act, and Ezra Collective in the jazz category.Best male act – Jim LegxacyBest female act – Olivia DeanAlbum of the year – Olivia Dean, The Art of LovingSong of the year – Olivia Dean, Man I NeedBest newcomer – DC3Video of the year – Raye , Where Is My Husband! (directed by The Reids)Best R&B/soul act – FloBest alternative music act – Nova TwinsBest grime act – ChipBest hip-hop act – Central CeeBest drill act – Twin SBest international act – Ayra StarrBest media personality – Niko OmilanaBest performance in a TV show/film – Stephen Graham, AdolescenceBest African music act – WizkidBest Caribbean music act – Vybz KartelBest jazz act – Ezra CollectiveBest electronic/dance act – SherelleBest gospel act – DC3Best producer – P2JMobo global songwriter award – Pharrell WilliamsMobo lifetime achievement award – Slick Rick Continue reading...