Iconic composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed in an interview with The Times that he is a recovering alcoholic. Webber previously had announced that he had quit drinking in 2016, selling off his wine collection. However, he has now revealed that, at that time, he had just stopped for 18 months while producing School of Rock on Broadway, but then went back to it for fear of not being creative enough without it. “I am a recovering alcoholic. Sixteen months ago I decided that I needed help and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me,” he said. Webber is auctioning off…

By&nbspLucy Davalou&nbspwith&nbspAFP Published on 20/04/2026 – 12:36 GMT+2•Updated 12:46 Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, whose party secured a razor-thin majority in parliamentary elections last month, said on Monday he had failed to form a ruling coalition. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT His announcement opened the door for runner-up Janez Janša to seek to form his own government in the Alpine EU member of 2 million. “We are looking forward to our work in the opposition,” the liberal Golob, 59, told reporters after meeting the president, adding that he had not found a partner among centre-right parties for a governing coalition. Golob’s party won…

Justin Bieber made Billie Eilish’s childhood dream come true when he serenaded her on stage at Coachella Weekend 2 — and the moment meant just as much to her mom. After Justin, 32, invited Eilish, 24, up on stage at Indio, California, during his second headlining performance at Coachella 2026 on Saturday, April 18, Eilish’s mom Maggie Baird took to Instagram to reflect on watching her daughter from within the crowd. “One of the most touching moments ever,” Baird, 67, wrote alongside a carousel of photos and videos from the evening. “It sounds crazy, but we watch our children develop…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The midterm elections might be historically difficult for the controlling party, but Republicans are building a war chest to break that trend, reporting smashing first quarter fundraising totals of $47.1 million, including a record $28.1 million in March alone.The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) was set to report the strongest first quarter fundraising haul in its history Monday, according to figures shared first with Fox News Digital, giving House Republicans a fresh sign of financial momentum as they look to defend their narrow House majority in a cycle that has often favored…

A Hungarian suspected drug trafficker on the list of Europe’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in Mexico, the Latin American country’s public security chief said Saturday.Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun on the Yucatan peninsula, Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said in a post on X, calling the suspect one of Europe’s top 10 most wanted suspects.Interpol had issued a red notice for Balla, and Europol had issued a formal arrest warrant, his ministry said in a statement.The Hungarian national, 48, stands accused of running a criminal…

The live recording of Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium), featuring Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, is now available. The album can be found on all digital platforms HERE.  Captured live during the limited, sold-out concert residency at the historic London Palladium from March 24-29, 2026, the recording documents the electric chemistry of Platt and Zegler in this special 25th Anniversary staging. Conducted and directed by Brown, the album brings the intimate, non-linear story of Cathy and Jamie to life with a symphonic scale and emotional depth. The celebration of this landmark anniversary…

Russia opened an exhibition titled “10 Centuries of Polish Russophobia” at the Katyn memorial complex on 10 April, drawing condemnation from Polish officials and victims’ families who called the timing and location “disgusting malice”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The exhibition opened on the 16th anniversary of the Smolensk air disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 96 people including Polish President Lech Kaczyński and his wife Maria on 10 April 2010, and three days before Poland’s Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Katyn Massacre on 13 April. The Russian Military-Historical Society, headed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adviser Vladimir Medinsky,…

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper responded to a report claiming that “sparks might be flying” between her and Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette. After TMZ published photos of Jessi, 33, cozying up to Marciano, also 33, on Sunday, April 19, the outlet shared the images via its Instagram account. “Looks like sparks might be flying between Marciano Brunette and Jessi Ngatikaura … ’cause the two were getting real comfortable during a night out in Nashville,” a caption read. Jessi, who was seen receiving a kiss on the cheek by Marciano in the snaps, simply corrected the post, “Jessi…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A strong earthquake took place off the northern coast of Japan Monday afternoon, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to put out a tsunami alert in the area.The quake, registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.5, occurred off the coast of Sanriku in northern Japan at around 4:53 p.m. local time, at a depth of about 6 miles below the sea surface, the agency said.NHK public television indicated that a tsunami of as high as 10 feet could impact the region soon.This is a breaking news story and will be updatedThe Associated Press contributed…

Monday, April 20, 2026 6:42AMSAN PEDRO, LOS ANGELES () — Police say a driver in a stolen car crashed into a patrol vehicle in San Pedro on Sunday night before fleeing and hitting another vehicle.Los Angeles police say the first crash happened shortly before 10:30 p.m. at 90th Street and San Pedro Street.The suspect — behind the wheel of a vehicle that had been reported stolen — was reportedly driving recklessly before crashing into the LAPD patrol vehicle. Police say it’s unknown if the crash was intentional or not.The driver fled the scene after the crash, then hit another vehicle…

Platforms like Instagram and TikTok expose minors to cognitive risks such as anxiety, sleep disruption, and reduced attention spans. They also bring risks of cyberbullying, exposure to harmful or inappropriate content, online grooming, and data privacy violations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Greece just decided to ban access to social media for children under the age of 15, with the measure expected to take effect from 1 January 2027 following parliamentary approval. The government says the decision addresses rising concerns about children’s mental health, screen addiction, and online safety, and would require platforms to block underage users and potentially involve mandatory parental control…

Season 3 of Euphoria is expanding by bringing back Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and more OG stars — while also bringing in newcomers including Priscilla Delgado, Darrell Britt-Gibson and Toby Wallace. Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the next batch of episodes to air. Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment…

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gas prices pumped up by the war may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year. Nearly two months into the war, a gallon of regular averages $4.05 and diesel prices average $5.61 a gallon. Lana Zak spoke with farmers in Iowa about how they’re dealing with those costs.

Updated: 20/04/2026 – 9:09 GMT+2 The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary elections, Rumen Radev, won’t be “openly anti-EU”, analyst Martin Vladimirov tells Europe Today. But he caveats that this is “a major win for the Kremlin and a culmination of a long strategy of Russia to solidify its influence in the country”. … More Read the full article here

A Taylor Swift-obsessed influencer has claimed she makes up to $10,000 per social media post. According to a report by the New York Post, published on Saturday, April 18, full-time influencer Olivia Levin has scored the significant sum on multiple occasions. “It ranges, sometimes it’s $1,000, but sometimes it’s like $10,000,” Levin, 26, told the outlet. Levin’s @SwiftiesForEternity Instagram account boasts more than 630,000 followers and is even followed by Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, Swift’s soon-to-be mother-in-law. (Swift, 36, and the NFL star, also 36, announced their engagement in August 2025 after nearly two years of dating.) Levin, based…