Weekend

• Irish singer CMAT has condemned the "horrible" abuse she received on social media following her performance at the Radio 1 Big Weekend. • The artist described the past few days as "difficult," citing a wave of negativity and harassment from online critics after her festival set. • This incident highlights the ongoing issue of severe online toxicity and mental health struggles faced by musicians performing at high-profile public events.

The Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’The Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has responded to ongoing abuse she has received about her body and her weight following an appearance last week at BBC’s Radio 1 Big Weekend.The musician, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, wrote on Instagram on Thursday that she had felt “compelled to wade in and speak for myself” after learning of the abuse being directed at photos taken of her on stage at the Sunderland festival on 24 May. 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.

• The Suriya-starrer film *Karuppu* has earned Rs. 238 crore worldwide after its second weekend, with overseas collections surpassing USD 7 million. • While the Middle East market saw a significant 90% drop, the film maintained strong performance in Singapore and Malaysia, with the latter recording one of its best second weekends ever. • The movie is currently on track to surpass the Rs. 300 crore milestone before the end of its theatrical run.

• 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.

• Swedish pop star Zara Larsson delivered a high-energy performance featuring back-to-back hits on the second day of the Big Weekend festival. • The appearance highlighted Larsson's evolution from a child prodigy who first rose to fame by winning Sweden's version of Britain's Got Talent in 2008 at age 10. • This performance serves as a key attraction for the festival, showcasing Larsson's current status as a major force in the global pop music scene.

Temperatures in Kent reached 30.5C, marking the first time since 2012 that the UK has exceeded 30C in MayThe UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent as forecasters warned more extreme heat could follow over the bank holiday weekend.The temperature in Frittenden also marked the first time since 2012 the UK has reached 30C in May, according to the Met Office. Continue reading...