Monday, 13 April 2026
The Paddington musical, adapted from the beloved books and films, won seven Olivier Awards, including best new musical and three acting prizes, during the ceremony marking the event's 50th year. Notable wins included best actor in a musical, awarded jointly to James Hameed and Arti Shah, who both portray the titular bear. US actress Rachel Zegler also received recognition for her performance in Evita, winning best actress in a musical.
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella on April 12, 2026, delivering a nostalgia-driven performance that featured him singing along to YouTube videos of his early hits, including 'Baby' and 'Never Say Never.' The 32-year-old artist, who has not performed a major live show in four years due to health issues, opened the set with tracks from his 2025 albums _Swag_ and _Swag II_, before engaging the audience with a retrospective of his early career. He was joined on stage by musical guests including The Kid Laroi and Wizkid, while his wife, Hailey Bieber, was spotted in the crowd.
Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, and Paddington Bear were among the stars walking the green carpet at this year's Olivier Awards, held at London's Royal Albert Hall. The event, hosted by Nick Mohammed, celebrated the best of British theatre and featured appearances from Bryan Cranston, Rosamund Pike, and Rachel Zegler, among others. Since 2022, the Oliviers have utilized a green carpet made from sustainable materials as part of their environmental initiatives.
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