Roisin O'Connor

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Culture News and Music Editor at The Independent

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Glastonbury 2025 resale: When do tickets go on sale, do I need to register and other ways to get in

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Roisin O'Connor |Ellie Muir

Music fans still have a chance of seeing Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young headline this year’s festivalFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Glastonbury 2025 resale: When do tickets go on sale, do I need to register and other ways to get in

2 days ago | independent.co.uk | Roisin O'Connor |Ellie Muir

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Music fans still have a chance of seeing Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young headline this year’s festivalIf you missed out on tickets during November’s general sale for Glastonbury 2025, fear not, because there is still a chance to secure a ticket via the annual resale.
Katy Perry lamenta haber convertido su viaje espacial con Blue Origin en un “espectáculo público”

5 days ago | msn.com | Roisin O'Connor

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Katy Perry ‘disheartened’ by response to Blue Origin space flight

6 days ago | msn.com | Roisin O'Connor

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Drake vs Kendrick: A timeline of the feud between the two rappers

6 days ago | independent.co.uk | Roisin O'Connor

A rivalry between two of the world’s biggest rappers has simmered for years, flaring up again last year thanks to multiple surprise tracks, including Kendrick’s Grammy-winning ‘Not Like Us’One is a chart-dominating artist who pops streaming records as frequently as he does champagne bottles; the other is possibly the greatest rapper of all time, with multiple Grammy wins and a Pulitzer Prize to his name. Many fans would agree that Drake and Kendrick Lamar operate in entirely different lanes.
Katy Perry “lamenta” una sola cosa de su aventura espacial con Blue Origin

6 days ago | independentespanol.com | Roisin O'Connor

Se dice que Katy Perry “lamenta” el “espectáculo público” que generó su viaje al espacio, financiado por Jeff Bezos, tras recibir amplia atención mediática. La estrella del pop estadounidense formó parte del equipo femenino que participó el lunes 14 de abril en una polémica expedición de 11 minutos al espacio.
New Pornographers drummer arrested over child sexual abuse images

6 days ago | msn.com | Roisin O'Connor

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The Bodyguard announcement causes casting speculation to intensify

6 days ago | msn.com | Roisin O'Connor

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Katy Perry ‘disheartened’ by controversy over all-women Blue Origin space flight

6 days ago | independent.co.uk | Roisin O'Connor

Singer Katy Perry reportedly regrets the "public spectacle" surrounding her Blue Origin space trip, though she doesn't regret the experience itself. The all-female mission, funded by Jeff Bezos, faced criticism for being a marketing stunt rather than a genuine feminist milestone. Perry's actions during and after the mission, such as raising a daisy in space and kissing the ground when she returned to Earth, drew ridicule and online mockery.
New Pornographers drummer arrested over child sexual abuse images

6 days ago | aol.co.uk | Roisin O'Connor

Joe Seiders, the drummer for Canadian indie-rock band The New Pornographers, has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse imagery. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Thursday (17 April) that the 44-year-old musician, who is American, was arrested on 9 April after two reports of suspicious behaviour at a business in Palm Desert, a city in California’s Coachella Valley.