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Main stage for Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium destroyed by fire

Massive fire engulfs main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival ahead of Friday start
A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two days before the event was due to start, organizers said. No one was injured in the incident. Images shared on local news sites and...

Fire Damages Tomorrowland Festival's Main Stage in Belgium
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - On Wednesday, July 16, the mainstage of Tomorrowland, a Belgian dance megafestival, was destroyed by a major fire. The devastating incident occurred just one day before an estimated 100,000 EDM fans were set to arrive. The...

Movie Review: ‘Smurfs’ has Rihanna but not much else
Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Now, we patiently await a “Gummi Bears” with the Biebs. But first we have “Smurfs,” which, like “Trolls,” gets as much mileage as it can from its pop singer-voice actor. Rihanna voices...

Will Tomorrowland Belgium still take place? Details explored as main stage gets destroyed in fire
Tomorrowland Belgium's main stage caught on fire on Wednesday, July 16. The stage was fully burned, with only the base skeleton remaining. Tomorrowland is one of the biggest music festivals that takes place every year in Boom, Belgium. It sees...

Tomorrowland In Flames: Iconic Main Stage Catches Fire Day Before Festival Kick-Off In Belgium
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 10:06 IST Thick smoke and fireworks rose over Boom, Belgium, as a massive blaze tore through Tomorrowland’s main stage. Around 1,000 staff were evacuated safely Tomorrowland main stage fire. (Image: X)A massive fire...

‘Smurfs’ (2025) Review: Rihanna Powers A Blue-Hued, Music-Fuelled Reboot
La la la la la la—the glizzy blue creatures are back, louder, weirder, and bolder than ever. This vibrant reboot yanks the Smurfs out of their comfort forest and hurls them into a kaleidoscopic adventure full of teamwork, mischief, and Rihanna-led...

Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start
The annual Tomorrowland festival is set to draw about 100,000 attendees, with many expected to camp on site. A huge fire has engulfed the main stage of Belgium’s globally-renowned Tomorrowland electronic dance music festival, two days before the...

Fries, fanfare and fireworks: Brussels gets ready to celebrate Belgium’s national day
The black, yellow and red colours of Belgium will be flying high this weekend as festivities mark the national day on Monday around the country. In the capital, traditional celebrations include mussels and fries, military and folklore parades,...

Main stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival completely destroyed by fire
Published on 16/07/2025 - 19:40 GMT+2•Updated 20:54 A massive fire has completely destroyed the main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival, casting doubt on whether the event can go ahead. Festival sources say the cause of the fire, which broke...
Belgian football set to disappear from traditional TV
Belgian football fans may soon no longer find Jupiler Pro League (JPL) matches on traditional TV. Streaming platform DAZN has ended negotiations with major telecom providers Telenet and Proximus. As a result, matches may be available exclusively...

Massive fire damages Tomorrowland's main stage ahead of festival in Belgium
Each year, Tomorrowland is famous for its elaborate stage designs, a hallmark feature of the event. The main stage for this year was built around the theme of melting ice, showcasing a grand, mountain-like structure with a detailed multi-level...

Fire has destroyed the main stage of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Belgian town of Boom two days before it was due to start
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Fire ravages Tomorrowland music festival main stage
By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — A huge fire has consumed the main stage of Belgium’s world-famous Tomorrowland festival, days ahead of its planned opening on Friday. “Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved...

A well-connected cartel! The Kinahans' links to the worlds of showbiz and sport - as Stephen Gerrard's daughter welcomes a baby with jailed mobster's son
Steven Gerrard is now a proud grandfather after his daughter, Lilly-Ella, gave birth to a baby girl. While this will be a moment of unbridled joy for the Liverpool and England legend, it also marks the formal coming together of two strikingly...
Tomorrowland main stage goes up in flames two days before music festival kickoff
THE MAIN STAGE at Tomorrowland has been destroyed by a fire two days before the festival was to begin. The event, which is held near Antwerp, Belgium, is one of the most famous electro music festivals, expecting a crowd of 100,000 people in the...

F1 star Yuki Tsunoda asks fans for HELP in social media plea
Red Bull F1 star Yuki Tsunoda has asked fans for help on social media, after a rather unfortunate incident. Tsunoda took to his Instagram page to ask followers if they could help him try and locate his phone, after the Japanese star admitted to...

A review of Smurfs, aka ‘Randomized Free-Association of Stuff That Happens in Kids’ Animated Movies’
Here are some things that happen in Smurfs, the 2025 animated movie about those little blue guys called Smurfs.I could go on, but you get the idea. Smurfs is garbage. It’s a randomized assortment of Stuff That Happens in Kids’ Animated Movies,...

Belgian ex-Olympic gymnastics champion Derwael retires
BRUSSEL, July 16 — Belgium’s former Olympic uneven bars champion Nina Derwael said yesterday she was retiring from gymnastics at the age of 25, having “achieved her goals” in the sport. Derwael became the first Belgian women’s gymnast to win an...

New Smurfs Movie Brings Wholesome Fun to Kids in 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA – The new animated movie ‘Smurfs‘ is now in theaters, marking the first release in eight years for the beloved blue characters. As families flock to cinemas, the film joins a trend of PG-rated hits, including ‘A Minecraft Movie’...