Web archive - August 18, 2025

Entertainment

Blackpink surprise Wembley with Spice Girls throwback performance

Blackpink thrilled fans at Wembley by closing their London show with a nostalgic cover of Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’.

Entertainment

All you need to know about the 2025 MTV VMAs performers and nominees

Ricky Martin will make history at the 2025 MTV VMAs as the first recipient of the Latin Icon award.

Entertainment

Barbara Palvin opens up about illness and surgery that changed her life

Barbara Palvin revealed she had surgery for endometriosis after years of pain, sharing hospital photos with fans.

Entertainment

'MSNBC' rebrands as 'MS NOW' following split from NBC News

MSNBC will become MS NOW as part of its separation from NBC News and transition under Comcast’s new Versant company.

Entertainment

Ian McKellen teases Gandalf and Frodo return in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

Ian McKellen hints Gandalf and Frodo are back in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, sparking excitement for Middle-earth’s return.

World

Thousands evacuate homes as fears of Israeli ground offensive grow in Gaza

Gaza Tribunal urges urgent armed international action to stop Israel’s “most lethal phase of genocide” in Gaza

Entertainment

Alan Cumming finds healing as Nightcrawler in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Alan Cumming calls returning as Nightcrawler in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ healing after his miserable X2 experience.

Business

PSX hits record high on Fitch's positive outlook on banks

Stronger corporate earnings, rupee stability also fuel investor interest as index rises past 148,000

Sports

BD may replace Pak in Asia Cup Hockey

The tournament is scheduled to be played in Bihar

Entertainment

James Comey declares himself a Swiftie, criticizes Trump in a new video

Comey reveals his admiration for Taylor Swift’s advice on handling bullies, contrasts her with Trump’s negativity.