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• L'allenatore dei New York Giants John Harbaugh ha rivelato di aver parlato tre o quattro volte nella scorsa settimana con il wide receiver free agent Odell Beckham Jr. riguardo a un possibile ritorno, dopo l'allenamento di Beckham con la squadra lo scorso mese. • Beckham, 33 anni ed ex scelta del primo giro dei Giants nel 2014 proveniente dalla LSU, ha impressionato Harbaugh 'mostrandosi in forma' durante l'allenamento e si sta attualmente allenando in Arizona trascorrendo del tempo con suo figlio. • L'allenatore ha sottolineato l'importanza di colloqui onesti, dichiarando: 'Deve essere la scelta giusta per entrambe le parti', con Beckham che mira a dimostrare di poter ancora fare la differenza nella NFL dopo aver registrato nove ricezioni per 55 yard con i Miami Dolphins nel 2024.

First interview since Moore’s firing, sentencingShiver details alleged control, repeated contactABC to air full interview on Friday morningPaige Shiver said former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore “had complete control over me” in an interview set to air Friday on Good Morning America, marking her first public appearance since Moore’s high-profile firing and sentencing, ABC said Thursday.In excerpts released by the network on Thursday, Shiver said Moore controlled “my emotions, my career … and he knew that, and he used it against me”. Continue reading...

Band shows montage of leaders whose death or ousting the CIA has been proven or suspected to have been part ofUS band the Strokes have used their Coachella set to make a stark political statement against America’s history of foreign intervention and war in other countries, including Iran and Palestine.At the end of their set at the second weekend of the California music festival, the band performed their 2016 song Oblivius in front of giant LED screens that showed a montage of world leaders whose death or ousting the CIA has either been a proven or suspected party in, as lead singer Julian Casablancas sang the lyrics: “What side you standing on?” Continue reading...

• Coachella Valley Music Festival opened April 16 with headliner Travis Scott drawing 125,000 fans, joined by Lady Gaga for a 30-minute unannounced 'Apocalypse' medley at Empire Polo Club. • Billie Eilish and Green Day also performed, with festival attendance up 10% from 2025 per organizers. • The event generated $600 million economic impact for Riverside County, highlighting live music recovery post-pandemic.

• Zendaya and Tom Holland made their engagement public with a kiss at the Coachella afterparty hosted by Spotify on April 16 in Indio, California, flashing a 10-carat diamond ring. • Sources tell People magazine the proposal happened privately in London last month after five years dating. • The reveal sparked 50 million social mentions, dominating trends and boosting jewelry brand searches by 300%.

• Karol G headlined Coachella Weekend 1, becoming the first Latina artist to do so in the festival's history, performing on Sunday night in Indio, California. • The Colombian reggaeton star delivered a high-energy set with hits and special guests, drawing massive crowds to the Empire Polo Club. • Her milestone performance underscores growing Latino representation in major U.S. music festivals amid shifting industry demographics.

• UCLA finished 3-9 last season in Big Ten after coach DeShaun Foster fired following 0-3 start. • Quarterback Iamaleava threw for nearly 2,000 yards and led team in key stats despite struggles. • Update reflects ongoing conference realignments and coaching changes impacting college football.

• Justin Bieber drew furious fan backlash for his headline set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, labeled as 'lazy' and underwhelming. • Critics pointed to minimal effort in choreography and vocals during the high-profile event. • The reaction impacts Bieber's reputation amid his return to major festival stages.

• The Athletic and New York Times launched an internal investigation into NFL reporter Dianna Russini after photos surfaced of her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a Sedona, Arizona resort this week. • Photos showed the pair together, prompting questions about journalistic ethics; Russini stated they were part of a group of six friends and that interactions with sources off-site are common. • Executive editor Steven Ginsberg called initial images misleading, but new details from Page Six raised further concerns, leading to review of her coverage.

• University of Alabama announced Nick Saban's hiring as interim football program director, a newly created role overseeing recruitment and player development. • Saban, 74, brings his 17 years of Alabama head coaching experience and seven national championships to the athletic department position. • The move aims to stabilize the program following recent coaching changes and NCAA compliance investigations.

Stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, David Byrne and Addison Rae also head to the desert for the first of two sold-out weekends of live musicJustin Bieber is set for a major live performance comeback at this year’s sold-out Coachella with rainy weather set to be a possible spoiler.The Canadian singer will face his biggest live stage since he abandoned his 2022 tour over health concerns. Bieber was experiencing “full paralysis” on one side of his face after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. “I wish this wasn’t the case but obviously my body is telling me I gotta slow down,” he said at the time. 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.

• Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival opened April 5 in Indio, California, with Travis Scott headlining main stage to 125,000 attendees on Day 1. • Lineup includes Olivia Rodrigo, Post Malone; surprise guest appearances by Drake and Ice Spice boosted social media buzz to 50 million mentions. • Event generates $150 million economic impact for Riverside County, drawing criticism over high $600+ ticket prices.