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Bulldozers sent in to clear roadblocks that have stifled the country as farmers and Indigenous groups protest against conservative president Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency on Saturday and deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks that have paralysed the country.For more than six weeks, unions, Indigenous groups and coca farmers have marched through cities and blocked roads across the country with rubble, logs and debris in protest against the conservative government. Continue reading...

• Pop artists Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean, and Lola Young are gaining significant popularity and prestigious awards by prioritizing a "relatable" and authentic musical style. • This shift toward perceived authenticity is sparking a broader conversation about how these artists are influencing the current landscape of pop music. • The trend matters as it challenges traditional, highly polished pop standards, attracting millions of fans who connect with more raw and honest storytelling.

• Entertainment Weekly has released its latest "Must List," highlighting top pop culture recommendations for the week. • Featured picks include a new album from singer Olivia Rodrigo, Steven Spielberg's latest UFO-themed film titled "Disclosure Day," and the Prime Video series "Every Year After." • Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez shared a behind-the-scenes anecdote about shooting a cover for "Disclosure Day" and Spielberg's praise for co-directors Alison Wild and Kristen Harding.

• Olivia Rodrigo discusses her songwriting process and struggles with writing happy songs in a recent interview. • The pop star revealed she has already chosen her wedding song, despite often singing about heartbreak in her music. • Rodrigo also shared her experience with anxiety, including an attack she had at Glastonbury.

• President Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party is poised for a major victory in South Korea's local elections, expected to win 11 of 16 municipal races. • This shift follows the political collapse of the PPP, led by former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and sentenced to life in prison after attempting to impose martial law in 2024. • The victory is significant as Lee seeks to pivot South Korea's foreign policy by improving relations with China and North Korea while preserving ties with Japan.

The pop singer said that suggestions that a recent outfit was ‘childlike’ were rooted in sexist attitudes toward womenOlivia Rodrigo has responded to controversy over a recent babydoll dress she wore while performing on stage in Spain.The singer faced backlash online after she wore a short puffy dress with a floral pattern while performing her recent single Drop Dead at Barcelona’s Teatre Grec on 8 May. She also wears a similar style dress on the cover of her upcoming album. Continue reading...

• Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson, and Fatboy Slim headlined the Radio 1 Big Weekend music festival. • The event showcased a diverse lineup of artists and highlighted the unique character and culture of the host location. • The festival serves as a major platform for both established stars and emerging talent to reach a wide audience.

• 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.

Clashes between demonstrators and police in La Paz have entered second week, shaking centre-right presidentProtests blocking roads across Bolivia and turning the centre of the capital, La Paz, into a battleground between demonstrators and police have entered a second week.It is the most turbulent moment of the centre-right president Rodrigo Paz Pereira’s mere six months in office since he ended nearly two decades of rule by the leftwing Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas). Continue reading...

• Coachella Valley Music Festival unveiled 2026 lineup on April 9, headlined by Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, and Charli XCX for April 10-19 weekends. • Over 100 acts including Ice Spice and Megan Thee Stallion; weekend passes start at $599, VIP at $1,399. • Post-pandemic record attendance expected at 125,000 per day, boosting local economy by $600 million.

Clowns in Bolivia have been upset by a new school mandate that cuts off the events from which they earn a livingDozens of clowns marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital on Monday to protest against a government decree that limits extracurricular activities in schools, threatening their livelihoods.Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered in front of the ministry of education in La Paz to oppose a decree published in February. The new mandate says schools must comply with 200 days of lessons each year – in effect banning schools from hosting the special events where the entertainers are frequently employed. Continue reading...

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...

Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money launderingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Bolivia.Marset, 34, is accused of trafficking tonnes of cocaine from South America to Europe, and also of having ordered the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor who was shot dead as he honeymooned on a Colombian beach in 2022. Continue reading...