“Storage Wars” Star Brandon Sheets Honors Dad Darrell's Birthday 3 Weeks After His Death

Brandon Sheets is paying tribute to his late father, Darrell Sheets, on his first birthday since his death

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• "Thank you for raising me to be the man I am today," Brandon wrote

• The Storage Wars alum and store owner was found dead on April 22 in his Arizona home at age 67

Darrell Sheetsis being remembered by his son on his first birthday since his death.

FellowStorage Warsalum Brandon Sheets shared a tribute onInstagramWednesday, May 13, three weeks after Darrell was found dead at age 67.

"Happy Birthday," Brandon, 42, captioned a video slideshow. "Thank you for raising me to be the man I am today... wish that I could spend just one more day with you. I love you dad and happy birthday."

In his post, Brandon included photos of himself and his father over the years, soundtracked by ZZ Top's "Just Got Paid." The two could be seen posing at conventions and smiling with other family members. "Rest now, Pop," Brandon wrote.

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Darrell was found dead on April 22 when officers responded to his Arizona home. “The male was pronounced deceased on scene, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation," a release stated at the time.

After his death, Darrell's costarRené Nezhodaalleged in an Instagram post that Darrell had been dealing with cyberbullying. Kyle Ridgway of the Lake Havasu City Police Department confirmed that cyberbullying accusations were "part of the active investigation" into his death.

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In an update on May 5, Ridgway said the agency was continuing to "actively investigate allegations of cyberbullying associated" with the case. The reality star's phone, according to Ridgway, was submitted for forensic analysis.

Darrell's death was ruled a suicide, the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office in Arizona confirmed on May 5. Authorities have asked anyone with information regarding the matter to contact the Lake Havasu City Police Department at 928-855-1171.

Darrell and his son were main players onStorage Wars, an A&E reality series that follows professional buyers competing to bid on abandoned storage lockers. Known as “the Gambler,” the elder Sheets made his debut in the show's premiere season in 2010. He departed in 2023 after season 15 and opened an antique shop in Arizona called Havasu Show Me Your Junk.

Brandon paid tribute to his dad previously with an April 30 Instagram post. "I love you Dad and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our family,"Brandonwrote. "Let's all continue to build those memories and keep the legacy that is 'Darrell (The Gambler) Sheets.'"

Brandon added that his family needed "time to process and remember all the good that my father was and will continue to be through my son and I."

"The love we all have for this man and all his kindness is only a small portion of who he truly is," he added.

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Katharine McPhee Serenades Spencer Pratt at Lavish Fundraiser for His Mayoral Campaign

Katharine McPhee sang her own version of Tina Turner's "The Best" in support of Spencer Pratt as he runs for mayor of Los Angeles

NEED TO KNOW

• McPhee and her husband, David Foster, hosted a fundraiser for Pratt's campaign at their home

• Pratt announced his run for mayor in January, challenging incumbent Karen Bass and blaming her for the widespread destruction of the Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed Pratt's home and many others

Katharine McPheesang her support forSpencer Prattas the former reality star continues his campaign for mayor of Los Angeles.

McPhee, 42, was recentlyfilmedputting her own spin on Tina Turner's 1989 track "The Best" in support of Pratt, also 42, who officiallyannounced his runfor mayor in January.

"You're simply the best / Better than all the rest / Better than Karen Bass / And Nithya Raman," theAmerican Idolalum sang, referring to incumbent Bass and City Councilmember Raman, who are also running for mayor.

"He's gonna fix this broken L.A.," she sang as her husband,David Foster, accompanied her on piano. At one point, McPhee encouraged the fundraiser crowd to join in, exclaiming, "Sing it with me!"

Pratt was seated behind McPhee during her performance, and could be seen nodding along to the music and tapping his foot as she sang.

McPhee and Foster hosted the fundraiser earlier this week at their home. One America News Network's Alicia Summers posted footage of the event to Instagram, captioning herpost, "You know the tide is turning in California when@DavidFosterand@katharinefosteropen their home and write a song for@SpencerPratt👏"

Summers added, "La La Land is ready for a plot twist."

Pratt launched his campaign one year after he and his wife, Heidi Montag, lost the home they shared with sonsRyker, 3, andGunner Stone, 8, in theLos Angeles fireslast year.

The reality star vowed to "expose the system" in January, telling his supporters, "We're going into every dark corner of L.A. politics and disinfecting the city with our life and when we are done, L.A. is going to be camera ready again."

He has sincesurpassed Bass, 72, in campaign fundingfor the Los Angeles mayoral race, raising $539,616.85 since January, according to campaign records reviewed by PEOPLE last month. By comparison, Bass raised $494,734.76 for her campaign since January, according toThe Los Angeles Times.

Pratt, a registered Republican, is running as an independent in the race. He recentlycompared his own political riseto that of former PresidentBarack Obama.

“I have two awards from my community, President Obama actually didn’t even have awards when he was a community organizer,” Pratt, 42, toldNBC Los Angeles’ Conan Nolan in a televised interview on Friday, May 8. “He was able to become a senator and then a president for eight years. So, I feel like him and I have the same experience.”

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Pratt also attempted to shake his reality star past after appearing onThe Hills, as well asCelebrity Big BrotherandMarriage Boot Camp.

He told NBC Los Angeles he is a “community advocate,” his occupation listed on the June 2 ballot.

“I’m no longer a reality star,” he said. “It’s funny, I keep being called a reality star. I’m the only candidate living in reality, too.”

In fact, Pratt has ties to Foster, 76, thanks to his past onThe Hills.Pratt is the former manager ofThe Hills' Brody Jenner, whose mother, Linda Thompson, was previously married to Foster before the pair split in 2005.

Pratt said last month that it was Foster whoencouraged him to pursue on-camera opportunitieswith his first foray into reality television,The Princes of Malibu.

During an April 30 appearance on SiriusXM’sThe Julia Cunningham Show, Pratt recalled creatingThe Princes of Malibu, which chronicled Jenner's life with his brother Brandon, as well as Thompson and Foster.

While Pratt made brief appearances on the show, he was more interested in a career acting and producing, he said. "I joke it's likeThe Matrix— I didn't realize I was taking the pill. And then once I was in, I was like, 'Too late,' " he recalled. "I didn't think about it, and that moment did change my life forever because nobody ever took me seriously again."

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Foster, however, changed his perspective: "Then David Foster, he was like, 'You need to be theSimon Cowellof reality TV.' And I didn't even watchAmerican Idol. I didn't even know who Simon Cowell was," Pratt said.

He added, "I was like, 'What? What does that mean? What are you talking about?' He's like, "Be the bad guy. Be the villain.' "

In arecent interviewwithEntertainment Tonight, Pratt even gave Foster a nickname, referring to him as "Fos Man."

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BOE looking at alternatives to stablecoin rules, Breeden tells FT

May 14 (Reuters) - The Bank of England ‌was "looking very hard" ‌at alternatives to its ​proposed rules to regulate stablecoins, Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden ‌told the ⁠Financial Times in an interview ⁠published on Thursday.

"What we have heard ​from industry ​is ​that the ‌way we have proposed to implement limits is cumbersome operationally for a temporary ‌measure," Breeden ​said.

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"So we ​are ​genuinely open ‌to thinking whether there ​are ​other ways of achieving our objective."

(Reporting ​by ‌Ananya Palyekar in ​Bengaluru; Editing by ​Clarence Fernandez)

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Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Shaboozey and More to Present at the 2026 ACM Awards

The 2026 ACM Awards will be hosted by Shania Twain at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17

NEED TO KNOW

• Presenters include Keith Urban, Michael Bublé, Lauren Alaina, and TJ Osborne, alongside stars from sports and Hollywood

• Performers include Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, and Miranda Lambert

Presenters for the2026 ACM Awardshave been announced, and it's a star-studded roster.

On Wednesday, May 13, the Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions announced thatAndrew Whitworth,Ashley McBryde,Carl Edwards,Corey LaJoie,Keith Urban,Lauren Alaina,andMichael Bubléwill be presenting at the upcoming ceremony.

Rounding out the list are Ryan Fitzpatrick,Shaboozey,The War and Treaty, andTJ Osborne.

Taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, the awards ceremonywill be hosted by Shania Twain.

The first-time ACM Awards host said in a statement that she is "thrilled" to be hosting in Las Vegas, "a place that feels like home."

“It's such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating Country Music's biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can't wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night," she said.

Women are trulyleading the pack of nominees this year, asMegan Moroneyearned nine nominations, followed byMiranda Lambertwith eight, whileElla LangleyandLainey Wilsoneach received seven nods.

Other nominees includeChris Stapletonwith six nods,Zach Topwith five, andCody Johnsonwith four.

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It will be abig night for performers as well, including Wilson, who will deliver the world premiere performance of her song "Can't Sit Still," andRiley Green,who is set to sing "Change My Mind."

Kacey Musgraveswillperform a new songfrom her newMiddle of Nowherealbum.

Additional performers include Lambert,Little Big Town, Johnson,Blake Shelton, Langley andKane Brown.

Lee Ann Womack, Parker McCollum,Avery Anna, Carter Faith,Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, The Red Clay Strays,Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Topwill also be taking the stage.

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The 2026 ACMs will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 17. Fans can watch the award show live on Prime Video.

The broadcast will also be available via the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and the Amazon Music app.

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Karol G to Receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and Perform at 2026 AMAs

Karol G will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence at the 2026 American Music Awards and perform during the ceremony

NEED TO KNOW

• The honor comes weeks after the singer made history as the first Latina artist to headline Coachella

• Karol G's current world tour sold more than 2 million tickets in four days, according to the event's press release

Karol Gis adding another major milestone to her career.

The Colombian superstar will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and take the stage as a performer at the 52nd American Music Awards later this month, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced on Wednesday.

The prestigious honor, which was last awarded toWhitney Houstonin 2009, recognizes artists whose music and cultural influence have resonated around the world. Previous recipients includeAerosmith, Bee Gees,Beyoncé, Led Zeppelin,Michael JacksonandRod Stewart.

The announcement comes on the heels of a history-making year forKarol G, who became thefirst Latina artist to headline Coachellain April. During her emotional set in Indio, Calif., the singer reflected on the significance of the moment while addressing the crowd.

“I want to present myself. I am Carolina from Medellín, Colombia and today I am the first Latina woman to headline Coachella,” Karol G said during the performance. “And I'm very happy and very proud about this but at the same time it feels late. There has been 27 years of this festival going on and it's the first time a Latina girl is headlining Coachella.”

The singer went on to dedicate the milestone to the Latino community.

“So this is not just about me, this is about my Latino community, this is about my people,” she said. “And at the same time, this is for my Latinos that have been struggling in this country lately.”

According to the press release, Karol G's currentViajando Por El Mundo Tropitoursold more than 2 million tickets in just four days and expanded from 39 to 63 stadium shows worldwide due to overwhelming demand. The tour supports her 2025 albumTropicoqueta, which earned three AMA nominations this year, including Best Latin Album.

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The award also marks another career high for the singer, who has amassed more than 128 billion career streams and over 310 RIAA Platinum certifications in the U.S., according to the release. Her 2023 albumMAÑANA SERÁ BONITOmade history as the first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

In a statement included in the release, executive producers Barry Adelman and Alexi Mazareas praised Karol G's global impact on music and culture.

“Karol G has redefined what it means to be a global artist. Through her authenticity, groundbreaking achievements, and powerful connection with fans around the world, she has helped bring Latin music to unprecedented heights,” they said. “We are proud to honor Karol G with the International Artist Award of Excellence for her extraordinary impact on music and culture worldwide.”

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Karol G previouslyopened up to PEOPLE in 2024about the emotional journey behind herMAÑANA SERÁ BONITOera, which earned her aGrammy for Best Música Urbana Album.

“I'm full of emotions. I can't believe that something this big came off one of the hardest moments of my life,” she said at the time. “I was just doing music, trying to heal my heart.”

The 52nd American Music Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.

Queen Latifahwillhost the ceremony, which will also feature performances from Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor and Twenty One Pilots.

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’70s Rock Band, Bad Company, Ranked Among 'Best Supergroups' of All Time

More than five decades after dominating the airwaves, legendary rock band Bad Company continues to earn recognition as one of the greatest supergroups of all time.

Long before modern megabands such as Audioslave, The Winery Dogs and others, the English rock band, formed in the early 1970s, consisted of an “all-star team” of members with the original lineup consisting of Paul Rodgers on lead vocals, keyboards and rhythm guitar, Mick Ralphs on lead guitar, Simon Kirke on drums and Boz Burrell on bass guitar.

Despite being members of other successful British bands such as Free, Mott the Hoople and King Crimson, the quartet joined forces as they carved out a lasting legacy in themusicscene.

Years later, Bad Company still holds a lasting influence, earning a place onRolling Stone’s list of the “10 Best Supergroups.”

The rankings were based on readers’ votes, with fans selecting their top supergroups of all time.

Landing in the top 5 were Traveling Wilburys, Cream, Temple of the Dog, Them Crooked Vultures and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

As for Bad Company, the quartet secured the 10th spot.

Known for defining the 1970s sound with a "stripped-down" style of music, the band stood out with its unique blend of hard rock, blues and soul.

Throughout its successful music career, Bad Company released notable signature songs such as "Feel Like Makin' Love," "Can't Get Enough,” which was their biggest international hit, "Good Lovin' Gone Bad" and the title track "Bad Company.”

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Although the supergroup had a string of hit singles to its name, Bad Company never landed a No. 1 song on the Billboard charts.

However, they still proved to be a commercial powerhouse by reaching No. 1 on theUS Billboard 200with their self-titled album in September 1974.

Bad Company Vocalist Reveals Challenging Part of Writing Journey

Creating such iconic hit songs was never truly a walk in the park, as Rodgers shared in an interview withUncutin 2016.

“It’s hard to sit down and write a song specifically to translate into large stadiums,” the frontman admitted. “Sometimes it just happens.”

As for Ralphs, he reflected on the group’s early years in the music industry, noting that their sudden rise to stardom felt both exciting and overwhelming.

“The first few years were amazing, because we had a lot of quite sudden success,” the lead guitarist shared, adding, “But it’s only in later years, when you look back and reflect on it, that you realise what a nice time it was, because it was all happening so fast. We all did everything together, we lived together and played together, worked together, hung out together, as bands should do.”

Following their legacy in music, Bad Company was inducted into theRock & Roll Hall of Fameas part of the Class of 2025.

The supergroup was inducted by Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood, who described Rodgers as the "north star" for rock vocalists.

Related: '90s Rocker From Iconic Supergroup Ranked Among ‘Best Vocalists of All Time’

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Amandaland is good – but here’s why Anneland could be even better

Amandalandstar Philippa Dunne, who plays the endearing, kind-hearted and relatable mum, Anne, Amanda’s long-suffering, loyal friend and minion, was making jokes last night at theBaftasabout the show being called “Am-An-daland”.

It’s not really surprising. The Irish actor, who, along withLucy Punchas Amanda, was nominated for the Best Female Comedy Performance Award for her work in theMotherlandspin-off, took to the stage with her co-star to present another award, when Punch,in typical Amanda fashion, wondered why Dunne would be up for an award.

“I play Amanda andthe show is calledAmandalandand uh, well, there’s no Anne inAmandaland,” said Punch. “Well, there is,” replied Dunne. “Am-An-daland.” Then she continued: “Actually, there are two. Am-An-dal-An-d. And there’s only one Amanda, so actually, when you think about it …”

While the show won Best Comedy, this lighthearted banter might be more poignant than we think. For many viewers, Dunne is the secret star ofAmandaland. Dunne’s character has amassed a cult following as the underestimated sidekick, with some fans demanding anAnneland– a spin-off of the spin-off.

The hit comedy returned to the BBC this month for a new six-part series – and it’s only made it more apparent that Dunne’s character is worthy of her own show. She emerges with a newfound confidence as she deals with an increasingly problematic Amanda and juggles being a mother to a large family, including, most taxing, a teenage son, Darius (Jack Veal), while still keeping her warmth.

Anne first stole our hearts in season one, when she asked who wrote the 1994 hit by Aaliyah, “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number”, her mum friend Fi (Rochenda Sandall) answers, “R Kelly”, and a clueless Anne replies, “Your Kelly wrote that song? Fair play to her.”

With some of the funniest lines in the show, Dunne’s character is someone we all recognise at the school gates. She’s the “silent crusader”, as Dunne has referred to her character, who brings a down-to-earth relatability to Amanda’s SoHa-pretentious parenting scene. The ultimate people pleaser, she’s the one who is always volunteering for activities at her son Darius’s school and is forever loyal to her best mum friend, whose vulnerability Anne can spot behind her superior front.

I think that’s why people might relate to Anne a bit; they spot a bit of an underdog in her, and they’re rooting for her

Philippa Dunne

Dunne spoke about similarities between her and her character, saying that “there’s definitely part of me that is Anne” inan interview withThe Independentlast year. “Anne is basically me when I was 13, starting school: awkwardness personified. Really wanted to fit in, really wanted people to like me, really shy, really awkward, just trying my best. I don’t try that hard any more. I’ve grown up. But there’s definitely part of me that is Anne.”

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She added: “I think that’s why people might relate to Anne a bit; they spot a bit of an underdog in her, and they’re rooting for her.”

She’s the face of proper parenting with a no-nonsense approach that is the opposite of Amanda’s self-centredness. In episode two, she’s got Darius on a tight lead after what she calls “Anusgate” when the school alerts her that he’s posted a photo of his “bumhole” on Snapchat, which turns out to be his clenched fist.

“It could have easily have gone viral,” says Anne in a panic, who takes things into her own hands and posts a pot plant with the caption, “Please repost to show my eejit son how fast things spread online.”

She offers instant identification to any parent struggling to bring up teens. It’s impossible not to think that her fictional Instagram handle “motherofteenys” could also do well in real life if some fan kept it going off-air with hilarious Anne-style posts.

A quick video of how she cares for a peace lily – which Amanda initially laughs off as embarrassing – gets over a million views. “How has that got a million views?” asks Amanda. “It’s just some little fat hands on a plant.” But, still, it doesn’t take long for Amanda to turn up at Anne’s house with her portable light to jump on Anne’s strong follower base.

Viewers love Anne for so much more than being the yin to Amanda’s yang. She’s a force in her own right. She sticks to her guns with often heartbreaking results – such as when her naked breasts are reflected on the shiny pot plant vase in her most recent post and her appearance onAlan Titchmarshis cancelled.

Anne may serve as a pivotal, comedic counterpoint to the main character – but she now holds her own. As Dunne said: “It [Amandaland] gets key moments of child-rearing quite well – it’s not a glamourised version, it’s a nice, sloppy, real-life bells and whistles sensory overload.

“It’s very imperfect, very messy, very stressful, and I think the show really allows you to laugh at the mess. They’re not perfect mothers. They’re trying their best and life is not straightforward and kids are not straightforward. But you’re allowed to laugh at it together. And we can all watch and relate and that makes it easier, doesn’t it?”

Yes, it does. AndAnnelandmight be even better.

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