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Stevie Wonder performed at London's O2 Arena on 5 November 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his iconic 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life with a special live show. Accompanied by a 25-piece band, the 76-year-old music legend delivered a multi-part performance honouring one of the most influential double albums in pop history.
First arriving in 1976, Songs in the Key of Life went on to win Wonder his third Album of the Year Grammy, sell more than 10 million copies and receive Diamond certification. The record was also added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. Beloved tracks including "Sir Duke," "I Wish," "Isn't She Lovely," and "As" have continued to resonate with listeners across generations, capturing themes of love, strength and the human experience.
Before making his entrance, Wonder's voice filled the darkened arena, inviting everyone to close their eyes and see the world through "the eyes of our ears." He then took his position at the keyboards and opened the evening with "Love's in Need of Love Today." Later in the show, he welcomed his son Mandla Morris to the stage to join him for a performance of "Have a Talk With God."
Throughout the evening, Wonder kept the audience entertained with moments of humour, adopting a Cockney accent, making references to recent US election results and sharing his thoughts on the divisions affecting the world. He reflected on how the universe follows its natural rhythm while people continue to struggle to find harmony, encouraging everyone to come together.
The set continued with the lively brass arrangements of "Sir Duke" and the infectious rhythm of "I Wish." Wonder also delivered a more intimate version of "If It's Magic," accompanied by harpist Brandee Younger. One of the evening's most touching moments came when he dedicated "As" to his late mother, before bringing the main performance to a close with a lengthy rendition of "Another Star."
The final moments featured his daughter Zaiah Morris taking the lead on John Lennon's "Imagine." Wonder then returned to the spotlight with a powerful performance of "Superstition," extending its famous Clavinet riff into an energetic horn section jam before leaving the stage to a standing ovation.
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Kim Kardashian has opened up about the emotional challenges of raising her children with ex-husband Kanye West, describing their co-parenting situation as a "big burden".
The reality star, who filed to end her marriage to the rapper in 2021, admitted she still worries about Kanye every day and does her best to shield their four children from the difficulties in their relationship.
Speaking to Jonathan Van Meter for his biography Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future, Kim said: "I spend every day worrying about him. He's the father of my children, and that's something I'll always care about.
"Having children with someone you don't always see eye to eye with comes with a heavy responsibility. But my children would never realise that."
She continued: "I try my hardest to put all the difficult things that have happened behind me. I have to be realistic, and my therapist always reminds me that I need stronger boundaries. Still, we've found a way to raise our children together without too many disagreements."
Although Kim doesn't expect their relationship to improve significantly, she explained that things have been "pretty smooth" lately, largely because they have limited contact with each other.
Kim also revealed that she regularly invites Kanye to visit their home, often reaching out to him through his wife, Bianca Censori, or his manager. She admitted that she sometimes makes up explanations for their children when he isn't around.
"Trying to co-parent with someone who only shows up every few months can be difficult, but I'll tell them things like, 'Oh, Dad's away travelling,'" she explained. "I still come up with stories to protect them because I want them to see their father in the best possible light."
When asked how frequently Kanye, whose hit song Stronger helped cement his place in music history, spends time with their children, the Skims founder suggested looking online for the answer, explaining that "every time they're with him they're photographed, you'll see".
Kim also shared how she responds when Kanye makes controversial remarks that attract widespread media attention, revealing that she immediately puts strict rules in place at home to keep her children away from the coverage.
"Everyone in my household knows exactly what I mean when I send a text saying we're on 'lockdown'. It means no television, just movies. No radio either, and we'll connect a phone to play music in the car instead. We don't even put on Sirius XM because they discuss breaking news as it happens. My children shouldn't have to be involved in any of that," she said.
Kim and Kanye married in 2014 and have four children together: daughters North, 13, and Chicago, eight, and sons Saint, 10, and Psalm, seven. Their divorce was officially finalised in 2022.
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