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Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover, creating Skydance
Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news and cinema under the control of David Ellison.
Asos says probing 'unauthorised activity' after phone alerts
UK online fashion giant Asos said Tuesday it was investigating "unauthorised activity involving third-party platforms" after its customers received a phone alert saying the retailer had been hacked.
Shakira, Pique return to court over children visit arrangements
Pop star Shakira and her former partner, retired Spanish footballer Gerard Pique, appeared at a Barcelona court on Tuesday to review visitation arrangements for their two children, with the singer seeking changes to limit their travel between the US and Spain.
France's Mistral unveils latest model in sovereign AI push
French AI startup Mistral announced Tuesday its biggest open-weight model, dubbed "Chonk", claiming enhanced performance and security capabilities for clients seeking to keep their data private instead of relying on closed models from the likes of Anthropic and OpenAI.
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum hosts 'homecoming' show for Willem de Kooning
When young Dutch artist Willem de Kooning stowed away on a US-bound cargo ship in 1926, little did he know he would become one of modern art's most iconic figures.
Chanel: unpicking one year of 'Blazymania'
Exactly a year since he unveiled his first collection at Chanel, Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy has proved himself to be a shrewd and hugely profitable recruit by the family-owned French fashion label.
Music links past, present for Pedro Pascal's cellist in 'Behemoth!'
Pedro Pascal learned to play the cello for his starring role in upcoming film "Behemoth!" from Oscar-winning writer-director Tony Gilroy.
Fashion industry in 'precarious moment', says Vivienne Westwood supremo
Vivienne Westwood creative director Andreas Kronthaler said the fashion industry was in a "precarious moment" as he unveiled his latest Spring-Summer collection for the British house at Paris Fashion Week.
Boisterous fashion week barnstorms 'sleepy' Nigerian capital
Nigerian models donned outfits of seemingly impossible amounts of fabric folded and moulded into massive silhouettes, or overlapping in shingled, feather-like patterns.
Disney president says layoffs 'extremely painful' but necessary
The Walt Disney Company's President Dana Walden said on Thursday that the company's layoffs were "extremely painful" but necessary for its survival.
Louvre launches appeal as part of new fundraising drive
The Louvre Museum in Paris launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals on Thursday, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard.
Russians join street choirs to sing away sorrows -- or show dissent
When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism.
Kenneth Branagh examines the scars of Iraq war in 'Atonement'
Screenwriter Reed Van Dyk was leafing through a magazine one day in 2012 when he came across an article about the human cost of war that stopped him in his tracks.
California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims
A popular California roller coaster is being permanently shut down after dozens of people claimed to have suffered brain damage while riding it.
Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say
US rap star Kanye West's two planned concerts in Russia have been cancelled, organisers said Wednesday, less than two months after their surprise announcement triggered a frenzy of media attention and excitement among Russians.
Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix
Led by star Florence Pugh, "East of Eden" is an ambitious adaptation that streams on Netflix starting Thursday, based on the masterpiece of the same name by American novelist John Steinbeck.
Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school
Rising Thai teen rock star Nene Royal, fresh off her win on a top US TV talent show, told AFP Wednesday she planned to write her own songs, tour -- and "go back to school".
Singer Angelique Kidjo urges Africans to 'create together'
Five-time Grammy Award winner and newly cemented Hollywood Walk of Fame honouree Angelique Kidjo called Tuesday for Africans to set aside their differences and "create together".
Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon
On day seven of his solo dance marathon, Benjamin Daniel Gabriel shimmied and shuffled towards yet another world record in Nigeria, where over-the-top stunts for Guinness Book glory have become a national pastime.
UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums
The UK government said on Tuesday that national museums would remain free for foreign visitors, after previously floating the idea of charging tourists an entry fee to buoy the cash-strapped sector.
'Exceptional' Turner painting shown in Rome before sale
A particularly well-preserved painting of Rome by the British artist William Turner went on display in the city on Tuesday for the first time ahead of an auction in December.
Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found
A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby.
MaXhosa puts South Africa on the Paris fashion map
South African brand MaXhosa Africa lit up the first day of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Monday with a debut collection packed with vibrant knitwear intended to celebrate African crafts and unity.
Documentary turns camera on architect Peter Zumthor
After decades of shunning glittering skyscrapers and corporate office towers in favour of museums and memorials, while his peers conquered the planet, a Swiss architect is finally getting a star turn in the limelight.
Comedian on trial for allegedly insulting Erdogan in standup show
A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance, offering a quick-witted defence that had much of the courtroom in stitches.
'Pseudo-journalism': Partisan 'news' sites target US midterms
It bills itself as an "independent journalism" outfit, but the innocuous-sounding North Carolinian is among hundreds of partisan sites that researchers say masquerade as local news outlets in battleground states ahead of the US midterm elections.
Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift is having another good year -- just months after her lavish wedding to Travis Kelce, the pop superstar on Sunday made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' snaps-up N. America box office lead
"Avengers: Endgame" dusted competitors in the North American weekend box office, as the 2019 super hero film was re-released in a bid to drum up support for the franchise.
Armani sprinkles glitter on discreet elegance at Milan show
One year after the death of Giorgio Armani, his brand's designs are pairing traditional elegance with crystals and sequins for the spring-summer collection presented on Sunday.
Louise Trotter expands her palette at Bottega Veneta
A year after her acclaimed debut show at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter expanded her palette and her bags on Saturday for her latest show at Milan fashion week.
Rare Italian opera returns to Moscow after nearly 120-year hiatus
The rarely performed Italian opera "Mefistofele" will return to Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday for the first time in almost 120 years.
US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25
Cities and states across the US celebrated the inaugural Dolly Parton Day on Friday -- 9/25 -- a date that recalls one of the late country icon's most beloved hits.