Lorde Cancels Luxembourg Show Hours Before Curtain Due to Severe Food Poisoning: 'I Can Hardly Stand Up'

 New Zealand's Grammy-winning artist Lorde (Ella Yelich-O'Connor) has regretfully canceled her highly anticipated opening night of the European leg of her Ultrasound World Tour at Rockhal in Luxembourg, citing a sudden and debilitating bout of food poisoning that left her physically unable to perform. The announcement came via Instagram Story just hours before the scheduled start time on November 9, leaving fans heartbroken but supportive as the singer prioritized her health and their experience.

"Luxembourg, I’m so sorry to have to tell you that I came down with ruthless food poisoning last night and am still too sick to play for you today," Lorde shared in her raw, emotional post. "I’ve been resting all day hoping I’d be well enough but I can hardly stand up and you deserve more. I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to it: our first ever Lux show, first night of Ultrasound EU and our one show with @oklou, it’s beyond gutting. Please know that if there was ANY way I could pull it off, I’d be out there."

The cancellation marked a gut-wrenching setback for the 29-year-old artist, whose Ultrasound World Tour—in support of her critically acclaimed fourth studio album Virgin (released June 2025)—had already electrified audiences across North America since kicking off in September. The Luxembourg date was poised to be a milestone: the tour's European debut and a special collaborative performance with French musician Oklou. Fans who had traveled far—some queuing for up to 15 hours—expressed devastation but overwhelming empathy, flooding social media with messages of recovery and well-wishes under hashtags like #GetWellLorde and #UltrasoundEU.

Lorde's team is actively collaborating with promoter Rockhal to reschedule the show, urging ticket holders to retain their passes for now. Full refunds will be available for those unable to attend the new date. The artist confirmed her subsequent performances remain on track, including her next stop in Paris on November 11, followed by dates in the UK, Dublin, and beyond, culminating in Sweden on December 9. Support acts for the tour include Blood Orange, The Japanese House, Nilüfer Yanya, Empress Of, Chanel Beads, Jim-E Stack, and Oklou.

This incident underscores Lorde's ongoing candor about her well-being, a theme woven throughout Virgin, which delves into personal explorations of gender fluidity, trauma, self-discovery, and body image. The album, which debuted at No. 1 in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, and No. 2 in the US, has been lauded for its vulnerability and sonic innovation. Lorde recently teased her next New Zealand shows in February 2026, vowing to fans, "No more four-year waits—I’m here to stay in the rhythm."

A representative for Lorde stated: "Ella's health comes first, always. She's a warrior on stage and off, and we're grateful for the global wave of love pouring in. Expect her back stronger, with that signature fire intact."

Fans can stay updated via Lorde's official social channels and website for rescheduling details and tour news. Virgin is available now on all streaming platforms.

About Lorde

Lorde is a New Zealand singer-songwriter whose genre-defying music has redefined pop with albums like Pure Heroine, Melodrama, Solar Power, and Virgin. A four-time Grammy winner, she continues to push boundaries, blending introspective lyricism with immersive live experiences on her Ultrasound World Tour.

Kim Kardashian Calls Out Psychic Fraud After Bar Exam Triumph: "They Were All F---ing Full of S---"

 Reality TV mogul, entrepreneur, and newly minted attorney Kim Kardashian has fired back at self-proclaimed psychics who once predicted her failure on California’s rigorous bar exam, branding their forecasts “all f---ing full of s---” in a bombshell interview with Vogue released this morning.

Kardashian, 45, who stunned the legal world by passing the “baby bar” in 2021 and the full California General Bar Examination on her fourth attempt in July 2025, revealed that multiple high-profile psychics had delivered doom-laden readings during her four-year apprenticeship under Van Jones and Erin Joyce.

“I paid thousands—thousands!—to these so-called clairvoyants in Beverly Hills and on Zoom from Sedona,” Kardashian told Vogue. “One told me I’d ‘never hold the scales of justice,’ another saw ‘a locked courtroom door in my future.’ I believed them for a hot minute. Then I passed, and guess what? They were all f---ing full of s---.”

The SKIMS founder and criminal-justice advocate detailed one particularly galling session in 2023: “This woman with a crystal ball and a $900-an-hour rate swore I’d fail in February and July. I failed February. She said, ‘See?’ I passed July. Crickets. No refund, no apology—just radio silence and a Venmo request for a follow-up.”

Kardashian’s victory—achieved through the state’s unconventional “reading the law” path without attending law school—has already sparked legislative proposals to expand alternative attorney licensing. Her public takedown of the psychics coincides with the launch of Reform Alliance Law, a new nonprofit arm of her criminal-justice initiative, set to fund legal apprenticeships for formerly incarcerated individuals.

“I trusted tarot more than I trusted myself for a second,” she admitted. “Lesson learned: the only future I control is the one I study for, 14 hours a day, while running three companies and raising four kids.”

The psychic community has pushed back. Celebrity medium Tyler Henry, who never read for Kardashian, posted on X: “Genuine intuition empowers; charlatans exploit. Congrats to Kim on proving the only crystal ball you need is hard work.”

Kardashian, now preparing to argue her first pro bono clemency case in Sacramento next month, offered a parting shot: “To every psychic who said I’d fail—send me your invoices. I’ll frame them in my new law office. Under ‘Motivation.’”

Jeff Goldblum Credits Iconic Film Role with Life-Changing Decision to Stop Eating Meat: 'It Changed Me Profoundly'

Academy Award-nominated actor and cultural icon Jeff Goldblum has revealed that a transformative on-screen experience over three decades ago sparked his lifelong commitment to vegetarianism, declaring, “It changed me profoundly—inside and out.”

In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter published today, Goldblum, 73, opened up about his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park. The film, which explored the ethical perils of genetic manipulation and humanity’s fraught relationship with nature, left an indelible mark—not just on cinema, but on the actor himself.

“I was standing there in that amber-lit lab, surrounded by animatronic dinosaurs, delivering lines about life finding a way,” Goldblum recalled. “But something shifted. I looked at the T. rex, the brachiosaurus, these magnificent creatures brought back through hubris—and I thought: We don’t get to decide who lives or dies. We don’t get to eat them either. It was visceral. That night, I went home and never touched meat again.”

The revelation comes as Jurassic Park celebrates its 32nd anniversary and amid renewed global conversations about sustainability, animal welfare, and climate impact. Goldblum’s dietary shift—made quietly in 1993—predates the modern plant-based movement by decades, yet aligns with today’s urgent environmental imperatives.

“People think I’m quirky for loving insects or chaos theory,” Goldblum said with his signature wry smile. “But this wasn’t a phase. It was a moral recalibration. The film asked: Should we? I answered: No—not just with cloning, but with consumption.”

The actor, known for his roles in The Fly, Independence Day, and the Jurassic World trilogy, has since incorporated subtle environmental themes into his work. His jazz albums with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra often feature improvisational pieces inspired by ecological harmony, and he has quietly supported reforestation and wildlife conservation efforts for years.

Animal rights organization Mercy For Animals praised Goldblum’s long-standing commitment, stating: “Jeff’s journey shows that one moment of empathy—whether on a movie set or in real life—can spark a lifetime of compassion.”

Goldblum, who follows a primarily plant-based diet rich in legumes, grains, and “a suspicious amount of jazz-fueled smoothies,” says the decision has enhanced both his health and creativity. “I feel lighter,” he mused. “Not just physically—though yes, the arteries thank me—but existentially. Less chaos in the food chain, more harmony in the soul.” 

ER Director Reveals: George Clooney's Heroic Episode That Launched Him as Batman

 In a nostalgic revelation marking the 30th anniversary of one of television's most iconic episodes, acclaimed ER director Christopher Chulack has shared the electrifying moment that propelled George Clooney from emergency room physician to the Caped Crusader. Following the November 9, 1995, airing of ER's gripping Season 2 episode "Hell and High Water," a Warner Bros. television executive personally visited Clooney on set, declaring, "You're going to be the next Batman because of the heroism of that episode."

The episode, which drew a staggering 45 million viewers and earned six Primetime Emmy nominations—including one for Clooney as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series—features Clooney's character, Dr. Doug Ross, in a pulse-pounding race against time to save a young boy trapped in a storm drain during a brutal Chicago flood. Directed by Chulack, the installment is widely hailed as a turning point not just for the series, but for Clooney's skyrocketing career, blending high-stakes medical drama with raw emotional intensity that captivated audiences and critics alike.

"George wasn't the megastar he became until after that episode," Chulack reflected in a recent interview with TV Insider. "A Warner Bros. exec came down and knocked on George's dressing room door and told him, 'You're going to be the next Batman because of the heroism of that episode.' So I figured it's just going to go up from here, and it did." The endorsement proved prophetic: Two years later, Clooney donned the Batsuit for Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin (1997), stepping into the role vacated by Val Kilmer and joining the lineage of legendary portrayals by Michael Keaton and others.

This behind-the-scenes anecdote, resurfacing amid ER's enduring legacy on streaming platforms, underscores the episode's transformative impact. "Hell and High Water" not only solidified ER as NBC's powerhouse drama—outpacing even Seinfeld in ratings that week—but also showcased Clooney's magnetic blend of vulnerability and valor, qualities that made him an ideal Bruce Wayne. The story's themes of self-sacrifice and redemption resonated deeply, foreshadowing Clooney's evolution into a versatile leading man in films like Ocean's Eleven, Up in the Air, and The Boys in the Boat.

Clooney, now 64 and an Oscar-winning director and producer, has long reflected on his Batman tenure with wry humor. In recent interviews, he's quipped that "there aren't enough drugs in the world" to lure him back to Gotham, citing the film's campy excesses—like the infamous Bat-nipples—as a "cautionary reminder" of commercial pitfalls. Yet, his brief cameo as Batman in 2023's The Flash served as a playful nod to fans, reaffirming his place in DC lore without reopening old wounds.

Chulack's recollection arrives as Hollywood continues to celebrate ER's influence on modern medical procedurals and superhero storytelling. "That episode was lightning in a bottle—George's performance was the spark," Chulack added. "It changed his life, and it reminded us all why we tell these stories: heroism isn't just for capes; it's in the fight to save one life at a time."

Fans can relive the magic of "Hell and High Water" streaming now on Max, with Clooney's full ER run available to revisit the roots of his ascent to A-list immortality.

Hillman College Prepares to Welcome New Class of Students Amid Netflix Sequel to Iconic 'A Different World'

 In a historic moment blending academia and entertainment, Hillman College announces the enrollment of its inaugural class of students for the 2026 academic year, coinciding with Netflix's official pickup of a highly anticipated sequel series to the groundbreaking 1980s sitcom A Different World. This dual milestone revives the spirit of the fictional HBCU (Historically Black College and University) that has inspired generations, transforming it from television legend to a real-world beacon of higher education and cultural storytelling.

Founded in 2024 as a tribute to the enduring legacy of A Different World—the beloved NBC series created by Bill Cosby and produced by Debbie Allen, which aired from 1987 to 1993—Hillman College has rapidly evolved into a fully accredited institution dedicated to empowering underrepresented students in STEM, arts, and social justice fields. The college's opening comes on the heels of Netflix's announcement today of greenlighting A Different World: Hillman Returns, a modern continuation executive-produced by original stars Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert) and Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne), alongside rising talents like Quinta Brunson and Issa Rae.

"This is more than a homecoming; it's a renaissance," said Dr. Lena Fakenta, President of Hillman College and a former guest star on the original series. "For decades, Hillman has symbolized Black excellence, resilience, and joy on screen. Now, we're bringing that vision to life off-screen, enrolling 500 trailblazing students who will shape the future while the world watches their stories unfold in the new series. Netflix's commitment amplifies our mission, proving that education and entertainment can converge to drive real change."

The new class, selected from over 10,000 applicants nationwide, includes high-achieving scholars, artists, and activists hailing from diverse backgrounds. Highlights from the incoming cohort:

STEM Innovators: 40% of enrollees are pursuing degrees in computer science and environmental engineering, with scholarships funded by tech partners inspired by the series' themes of innovation.

Creative Changemakers: A dedicated arts program, modeled after the original show's vibrant campus life, will feature collaborations with Netflix for on-set internships during Hillman Returns production.

Community Leaders: Initiatives in social justice and public policy draw directly from episodes addressing civil rights, HIV awareness, and cultural identity—topics that remain urgently relevant.

Netflix's sequel, set to premiere in fall 2026, will film extensively on the Hillman College campus in Atlanta, Georgia, weaving real student experiences into its narrative. The series promises to explore contemporary issues like mental health, climate activism, and digital equity through the lens of a new generation of Hillmanites, while honoring classic characters through cameos and flashbacks.

"Hillman isn't just a setting—it's a movement," said Netflix VP of Original Content, Maria Obenauf. "Partnering with the real Hillman College allows us to blur the lines between fiction and reality, creating authentic stories that resonate with today's audiences. We're thrilled to support this enrollment milestone and can't wait for viewers to see the magic unfold."