9 Biggest Snubs And Surprises From This Year's Brit Award Nominations

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, was defended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against accusations of Nazi sympathies. Musk responded with humor, making Nazi puns on social media. While some criticized Musk's actions as antisemitic, others defended him, stating that his gesture was not a Nazi salute but a clumsy attempt at illustrating his point. The visit to Israel in 2023 and previous controversies surrounding antisemitic content on X were also mentioned....

Charli XCX, after years of being deserving but overlooked, is now a leading nominee at the 2025 Brit Awards with five nominations, including Album Of The Year. Other top nominees include Ezra Collective, Dua Lipa, and The Last Dinner Party, with multiple nods in various categories. The awards show will air live on ITV1 on Saturday, 1 March. Full Article

On Friday, schools, crèches, and third-level institutions will remain closed as Storm Éowyn approaches, bringing red weather warnings and gusts of over 130km/h. Public transport services will be curtailed, businesses closed, and widespread power outages are anticipated, potentially lasting for days. Authorities are warning the public to take shelter, avoid unnecessary journeys, and stay away from coastlines. Flights, rail services, and bus operations will be disrupted. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will provide support to those...

Travel expert Mike Harvey warns that France's economy, heavily reliant on tourism, could suffer if the country introduces a tax on foreign property buyers similar to Spain's recent move. Despite a surge in tourism revenue, France faces challenges with housing availability and overtourism, exemplified by towns like Villefranche-sur-Mer and the Isle of Bréhat. If property taxes are implemented, it could deter foreign buyers, impacting the economy and local businesses dependent on international spending. Full Article

Andy Farrell is set to appoint David Nucifora and Aled Walters to his management team for the British and Irish Lions’ tour to Australia. Nucifora, the former Ireland performance director, and Walters, Ireland’s head of athletic performance, will have roles on the tour this summer. Nucifora's appointment is surprising given his close working relationship with Farrell and his knowledge of Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt. Full Article

The Oscar nominees are chosen by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which consists of nearly 11,000 members divided into 17 branches, with each branch voting in their specific category. Best Picture nominations are determined by all Academy members, who then vote online using a preferential voting system until a winner reaches over 50% of the votes. This process ensures that the Oscars are awarded based on the preferences of industry professionals across...