Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back
Big Bang returned to the stage as a trio at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday, part of their 20th anniversary world tour and their first major European shows in 14 years. The concert marked a celebratory comeback for the group after a decade of military service, member departures and legal scandals, and highlighted their legacy as K-pop pioneers who found success in the West before BTS and Blackpink.
Camo’s back: noughties pop’s military style is on the march again
Camouflage trousers have returned as a leading trend, spotted on the front rows at London and Copenhagen fashion weeks after searches rose 108% on Depop since April. Celebrities including Alexa Chung, Iris Law and Brad Pitt have worn camo recently, while retailers from Zara to Marks & Spencer and Adidas now stock it. The revival draws on the pattern's early-noughties heyday with bands such as All Saints and Destiny's Child.
Traitors star burgled after sharing holiday photos
Traitors star Paul Gorton's Cheshire home was burgled on 28 August while he was on a family holiday, shortly after he posted holiday photos on social media. He believes the burglary was a targeted attack, as Cheshire Police described it as a "one-off hit," and has since partnered with Compare the Market to warn people about the risks of posting their whereabouts online. Police confirmed investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
