Stewart’s death, U2 concerts, and more: this week’s top stories

U2 has announced a fourth concert date for their 2027 tour at the GNP Stadium in Mexico City. The new date, March 2nd, joins three previously announced dates in late February, all of which sold out quickly. The band, featuring Bono, Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, and The Edge, previously sparked excitement when they unexpectedly visited Mexico City’s Historic Center to film the music video for “Street of Dreams.” Mexico City’s Head of Government, Clara Brugada, encouraged the band to include the capital in their tour.

Patrick Stewart, beloved for his roles as Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” franchise and Captain Picard in “Star Trek,” has died at the age of 86. He had been battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, a neurodegenerative condition. Fellow actor Hugh Jackman, who shared the screen with Stewart in several superhero films, expressed his grief, writing, “I will miss you every day.” Stewart leaves behind a legacy of over 150 productions across film, television, and video games, spanning more than six decades. His final film appearance will be in “Avengers doomsday,” set to be released in December.

Andrea Legarreta publicly rebuked journalist Ricardo Manjarrez for a comment he made about her daughter, Mía Rubin. The comment, posted on social media after Mía Rubin posed for photos at a Vogue magazine event, suggested she had secured a contract due to her frequent posing. Legarreta responded sarcastically, sparking supportive messages for her and criticism of Manjarrez.

Ninel Conde unveiled her new look, attending the Billboard awards with blonde hair, matching her newly pigmented eye color, and a tan. Conde described the change as a personal transformation and has previously shared comparisons of her appearance from 20 years ago. She attributes her appearance to a combination of discipline, self-love, and skincare treatments, including creams, rose water, and facial radiofrequency.