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Opening statements in the long-awaited US gang conspiracy trial targeting rapper Young Thug are due next week -- and the prosecution controversially will be allowed to present rap lyrics as evidence.
Taylor Swift concert organizer apologizes after Rio fan death
The chief executive of the company organizing Taylor Swift's tour dates in Brazil apologized Thursday after a fan died in a searing heat wave during the pop superstar's Rio de Janeiro show.
Cricket World Cup 'most watched' in India
The recently concluded Cricket World Cup in India was the "most watched" edition in the country ever, broadcaster Disney+ Hotstar said in a statement Thursday.
UK sci-fi hit 'Doctor Who' celebrates 60th anniversary
Britain celebrates the 60th anniversary of science-fiction series "Doctor Who" Saturday as fans hail a programme that has enthralled generations since it was first broadcast.
Thai authors poised for breakthrough, Hollywood boost
With a spate of critically lauded novels -- one of them picked up by Netflix -- a new wave of young Thai authors looks poised to break through on the world stage.
Jan 6 tapes revive false claims of FBI involvement
A newly-released mass of security footage from the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol has reignited a host of long-debunked conspiracy theories -- with conservative lawmakers and media personalities getting in on the act.
'The Crown' props to go under the hammer
Props from the hit Netflix drama "The Crown", whose final season began last week, are to be sold at auction in early 2024 in London, auction house Bonhams said Wednesday.
K-pop stars Blackpink get UK honours for climate advocacy
The four megastar members of K-pop girl group Blackpink were given one of Britain's most prestigious honours Wednesday by King Charles III, recognising their work as environmental advocates.
Headless sculptures by famed Polish artist go on auction
Works by the celebrated Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, including haunting headless sculptures, enigmatic tapestries and mask-like portraits, will go on auction Thursday.
'Parasite' filmmaker's secret debut unearthed by new documentary
Oscar-winning "Parasite" filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's first movie -- about a trapped gorilla dreaming of a different life -- was hidden from the world for three decades, but a new documentary has brought it to light.
Banksy is 'Robbie' -- artist reveals first name in 2003 interview
A rare nugget of information about the famously enigmatic street art superstar Banksy emerged Tuesday when he gave his first name as "Robbie" in an unearthed 2003 BBC interview.
NFL star Kelce opens up on romance with Taylor Swift
NFL star Travis Kelce said he is "learning every day" from Taylor Swift, as his new romance with the pop icon catapults him to heights of fame and scrutiny shared by few others on the planet.
Brexit leader stokes fresh controversy with reality TV role
Anti-EU populist Nigel Farage, who helped polarise Britain during the 2016 Brexit referendum, is dividing opinions again with a controversial appearance on a popular reality television show.
Sam Altman: the 'super optimistic' star of AI
By recruiting former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman following his surprise ouster by ChatGPT's parent company, Microsoft is hiring a tech industry star at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution.
Shakira, Shakira: wronged Latina superstar in comeback mode
After a bitter split from her footballer ex Gerard Pique, Colombian superstar Shakira is back with a vengeance.
Shakira reaches deal to settle Spain tax fraud case
Colombian superstar Shakira will pay millions of euros in fines as part of a settlement announced Monday with Spanish prosecutors to settle her tax fraud case and avoid trial.
Careful what you 'Wish' for: Disney brings back the villain
From Cruella de Vil to Scar, Disney has created many of cinema's most memorable villains -- but bombastic baddies have been notably absent from the studio's recent hits.
Joss Ackland, distinguished British star of stage and screen, dies at 95
The British actor Joss Ackland, who excelled in playing film villains in a varied career spanning eight decades, died on Sunday, his family said. He was 95.
Investors in OpenAI seek return of fired CEO, US media report
Major investors in OpenAI, the company behind hugely popular ChatGPT, are working to orchestrate the return as CEO of Sam Altman, a leader in the AI revolution who was fired in a shock move Friday, US media reported Sunday.
Tickets for UK's Glastonbury music festival sell out 'within an hour'
Ticket's for next year's Glastonbury music festival were snapped up Sunday within an hour of going on sale, organisers said.
British artist draws Hong Kong crowds with his 'graffiti spaghetti'
A Hong Kong transport hub was taken over Sunday by googly eyed aliens, extraterrestrial jellyfish and a cast of eccentric characters -- all part of a live performance by British artist Sam Cox, better known as Mr Doodle.
Swift postpones Rio show due to extreme heat after fan death
American superstar Taylor Swift on Saturday postponed a show in Rio de Janeiro due to extreme heat, after a fan died at the singer's concert the previous night.
Taylor Swift 'devastated' by fan's death at sweltering Rio concert
American superstar Taylor Swift said Saturday she was "devastated" by the death of a 23-year-old fan during a show in Brazil before a crowd of 60,000.
Singer Cassie, Sean Combs settle lawsuit alleging rape
Singer Cassie and rap mogul Sean Combs have reached a settlement "amicably" a day after she filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape and physical abuse, her lawyer said Saturday.
Guitar from Kurt Cobain's last tour fetches over $1.5 mn
The guitar that the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain used during his last tour sold for more than $1.5 million, an auction house announced Friday.
Sam Altman, ousted pioneer of OpenAI, is serial entrepreneur
Sam Altman, the tech titan behind ChatGPT, was abruptly fired Friday by OpenAI, the company that launched the revolutionary artificial intelligence chatbot.
White House condemns Musk's 'abhorrent promotion' of anti-Semitism
The White House on Friday condemned the owner of social media platform X and the world's richest person, Elon Musk, for "abhorrent promotion" of anti-Semitism.
Rio's Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms
After lobbying from "Swifties," Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up to welcome Taylor Swift to Brazil ahead of a concert on Friday as part of her global blockbuster "Eras Tour."
Ex-Olympic walking champion Schwazer blocked from Paris Games
Ex-Olympic champion walker Alex Schwazer, suspended for doping until August next year, has lost his last hope of participating in the 2024 Paris Games, the Italian has announced during a reality TV show.
Shakira to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud
Just days after her success at the Latin Grammys, Colombian pop idol Shakira is set to go on trial in Barcelona on Monday for allegedly cheating Spain's tax office out of 14.5 million euros.
Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India
Long-simmering rivalries on and off the pitch divided India and Pakistan once more at the World Cup, but a cricket show run by Pakistani greats of the game has won fans across the border.
Oprah says 'Color Purple' helped her deal with childhood rape
Oprah Winfrey said "The Color Purple" helped her cope with the trauma of being raped as a young girl, as she introduced a new film based on Alice Walker's acclaimed novel Thursday.