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Blake Shelton headed to Las Vegas to see Gwen Stefani and No Doubt perform at the Sphere, while he himself headlines a residency nearby; cameras caught him smiling in the crowd as fans hailed him as the proud husband, following an earlier scheduling clash that kept him from Gwen’s debut. He later praised Gwen and No Doubt on social media, and No Doubt's Sphere residency has been extended through June.
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional ruled that tax authorities wrongly pursued Shakira for 2011 taxes, ordering the repayment of more than €55 million (about $64 million) because she was not a tax resident that year. The court found she spent 163 days in Spain in 2011, short of the 183-day threshold, and noted the ruling covers only that year’s taxes. Shakira had already settled a separate tax case for 2012‑2014 in 2023, paying €17.5 million plus fines (€7.3 million), with prison time avoided on a suspended sentence. She called the decision decisive and historic.
After an eight-year legal battle, a Spanish high court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the treasury to reimburse nearly $65 million, ruling authorities failed to prove she spent enough days in Spain in 2011 to be considered a resident. The tax agency said it would appeal to the Supreme Court and withhold payment until a final ruling, while Shakira called the decision a vindication and thanked supporters.
Salt Lake City Council member Eva Lopez Chavez was removed from the District 4 seat after officials determined she did not maintain a principal residence in the district, as required by Utah law and city code. She had purchased a home in District 5 in Sept. 2025 and reported splitting time among several addresses; the city recorder declared the seat vacant effective Dec. 6, 2025, and the council plans to fill the vacancy within 30 days. The action follows ongoing misconduct investigations that had led to the partial stripping of duties while the inquiry proceeded. No comment was available from Lopez Chavez or her attorney.
Immigration attorneys say the proposed “gold card” visa touted by Trump for wealthy foreigners lacks congressional authorization, faces ongoing litigation, and comes with high costs and no guaranteed approval, prompting many to steer clients toward established paths like EB-5 or EB-1/EB-2; only a small number of applicants have advanced beyond initial filings, and several lawyers have refused to take such cases due to legal uncertainty and risk.
No Doubt opened its Las Vegas Sphere residency with a history-forward, fan-focused two-hour set that blends deep-cuts with hits, anchored by Gwen Stefani's stage presence and immersive Sphere visuals; the performance foregrounds the band’s origins and camaraderie, delivering nostalgia for superfans and a strong venue showcase for a veteran act, even if not every casual listener is fully satisfied.
Dolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency following a health update, with no new dates announced yet.
Swalwell’s resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations has shifted attention to his current whereabouts and residency filings, as well as financial ties revealed in a 2025 disclosure showing a nearly $31,000 private flight to Nice funded by Stephen Cloobeck. Experts say the travel raises red flags and questions of ethics oversight, though it may not violate current rules; the ethics committee’s reach may be limited post-resignation, leaving potential DOJ action as a possibility.
Spain's government fast-tracked a migrant amnesty via decree, allowing up to 500,000 people living and working illegally to apply for a one-year residency and work permit, provided they arrived before Jan 1, have lived in Spain for at least five months, and have no criminal record; applications open April 20 both in person and online. The decree bypasses Parliament and aims to integrate migrants into the economy, with estimates of those in the shadows up to 800,000.
Lisa from Blackpink will headline Las Vegas residency Viva La Lisa at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in November 2026, becoming the first K-pop artist to host a Vegas residency; she’ll perform four shows (Nov. 13–14 and 27–28) after releasing Alter Ego and making her solo Coachella debut.
The 2026 NRMP Main Residency Match set records: 53,373 applicants registered, 44,344 positions offered, and 41,482 filled across 6,809 program tracks, with 38,354 applicants matching to PGY‑1. U.S. MD seniors posted a 93.5% PGY‑1 match rate, U.S. DO seniors 93.2%, U.S. citizen IMGs 70%, and non‑U.S. citizen IMGs 56.4%. The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) offered 2,581 unfilled positions across 941 programs after the initial matching, up from the prior year, highlighting ongoing demand for residency training and related workforce dynamics.
Tom Steyer’s campaign has asked California’s secretary of state to review Eric Swalwell’s residency, arguing Swalwell may live in California only on paper as he runs for governor. The move centers on a dormant five-year residency requirement that state officials have long treated as unconstitutional or unenforceable. Steyer warns the ambiguity could spark a constitutional crisis if Swalwell wins and the Trump administration challenges his legitimacy, potentially affecting federal funds and state operations. Swalwell’s team says it’s common for candidates to list an attorney’s or treasurer’s address for safety, and the secretary of state did not commit to action. Legal experts say any ruling could require a court, highlighting the unsettled nature of California’s residency rules amid a crowded, high-stakes governor’s race.
Metallica announced an eight-show residency at Las Vegas' Sphere titled Life Burns Faster, with fully different sets across the run and an immersive production, marking a landmark move for the band and following peers like U2 at the venue.
Metallica announced a Life Burns Faster residency at the Las Vegas Sphere for October 2026, staging four two-night runs (Oct 1–3, 15–17, 22–24, 29–31) with two different set lists on each night. Pre-sale and VIP/travel packages go on sale in late February and March (travel/VIP Feb 27; seated pre-sale March 3; public on-sale March 6). The 17,500-seat Sphere, built for $1.8 billion, has hosted acts like U2. Metallica will also launch a European tour in May 2026; their latest album is 72 Seasons (2023).
Metallica will debut an eight-show residency, Life Burns Faster at Sphere, at Las Vegas’ Sphere this fall, continuing the No Repeat Weekend format with no songs repeated on select Thursdays and Saturdays. The run—on dates Oct 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31—will leverage Sphere’s immersive LED display, Immersive Sound and 4D tech, and tickets for two-night and single-night performances go on sale March 6.