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Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone primed to headline sweltering Coachella

Music fans were descending on California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that begins Friday and features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone.

A night at the Geneva opera -- that is a literal snoozefest

In most places, a night at the opera conjures up images of polite audiences in eveningwear sitting upright to enjoy a bit of Bel Canto.

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Cash-strapped Nigerians turn to YouTube for entertainment

"Love in Every Word", a movie by Nigerian filmmaker Omoni Oboli, racked up over 20 million views on YouTube in the first three months of this year, like many Nollywood productions.

Digital divas: Can Japan's virtual YouTuber craze crack America?

Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.

Family bid farewell to merengue singer, killed in Dominican nightclub disaster

Family members bade a tearful farewell Thursday to merengue singer Rubby Perez, who died this week when the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub crashed down on him as he did what he loved best: perform for an adoring crowd.

TikTok fuels ByteDance revenue as US ban looms: report

TikTok's international revenue boomed last year as China-based parent ByteDance faced a deadline to sell the app or have it banned in the United States, The Information reported on Thursday.

Prada to buy Versace for 1.25 bn euros to create new force in Italian fashion

Prada said Thursday that it had reached a deal to buy Versace for 1.25 billion euros ($1.38 billion), building a new Italian fashion powerhouse and hoping to insert much-needed "spark" into its smaller, flashier rival.

Italy's Prada agrees to buy rival Versace for 1.25 bn euros

Italian fashion house Prada announced Thursday it had reached a deal with US group Capri Holdings to buy its flashy rival Versace for 1.25 billion euros ($1.38 billion).

Five things to know about Versace

Italian fashion giant Versace, the long-held family business known for its flashy, sexy designs and Medusa head logo, will now become part of Prada, its larger rival and polar opposite in terms of style.

'Terrifying' French film abuses report prompts calls for change

A French inquiry into abuses in the entertainment sector was branded as "terrifying" by a leading actress on Wednesday as MPs called on the industry to stamp out the "endemic" mistreatment of performers.

Over 110 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

Rescuers rushed to find survivors on Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert by popular singer Rubby Perez, one of more than 110 people killed in the disaster.

Inside Europe's last 'open-outcry' trading floor

In an era where computer algorithms automate trading at breakneck speeds, a dwindling number of London's metal traders still conduct business in-person by shouting orders across Europe's last so-called open-outcry trading floor.

At least 66 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

Rescuers raced to find survivors Tuesday among the rubble of a Dominican Republic nightclub where at least 66 people, including a Major League Baseball star, were killed when the roof collapsed.

Judge orders White House to restore AP access

A US federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore the Associated Press's access to President Donald Trump's official events, saying it had no right to bar media for their "viewpoints."

At least 58 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

Rescuers raced to find survivors Tuesday among the rubble of a Dominican Republic night club where at least 58 people, including a politician and a Major League Baseball star, died in an early-morning roof collapse.

Meghan Markle reveals pregnancy-related medical complications

Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, revealed Tuesday that she faced medical complications related to her pregnancy in the debut episode of her new podcast.

Which stars will join De Niro at Cannes this year?

Robert De Niro is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes festival this year, with rumours that Tom Cruise will join him and other stars on the French Riviera.

'Taxi Driver' writer accused of sexual harassment and assault

The writer behind Robert De Niro classics "Raging Bull" and "Taxi Driver" is being sued by his former assistant for sexual harassment and assault.

Night at the museum: UK's National Gallery offering guest sleepover

A lucky visitor will soon become the first ever to sleep overnight at Britain's National Gallery, after the 200-year-old museum launched a competition on Monday to mark the reopening of a wing housing celebrated European paintings.

Clem Burke, drummer for Blondie, dies at 70

Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for the pioneering New Wave band Blondie, has died, the band announced Monday. He was 70 years old.

The music industry is battling AI -- with limited success

The music industry is fighting on platforms, through the courts and with legislators in a bid to prevent the theft and misuse of art from generative AI -- but it remains an uphill battle.

China would have agreed TikTok deal if not for US tariffs: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that China would have agreed to a deal on the sale of TikTok if it were not for the tariffs imposed by Washington on Beijing last week.

Thousands attend funeral of legendary Malian musician Amadou

Thousands of people gathered in Bamako on Sunday for the funeral of Malian music star Amadou Bagayako -- of the blind husband-and-wife duo Amadou & Mariam -- two days after his death at the age of 70.

'Minecraft Movie' strikes gold to dominate N.America box office

Warner Bros. new video game-based film "A Minecraft Movie" smashed records in its opening weekend in North American theaters, digging up an estimated $157 million in ticket sales, analysts said Sunday.

Italian director Moretti leaves hospital after heart attack

Award-winning Italian film director Nanni Moretti spoke Sunday to the audience at a Rome film festival after leaving hospital where he underwent heart surgery, organisers said.

Czech beer culture eyes UNESCO listing as pubs take hit

Going to a pub several times a week to meet friends, media consultant Gabriela Galetkova hopes Czech beer culture -- which is taking a hit as bar visits dip -- will be internationally recognised.

Amadou of Malian blind music duo dies aged 70

Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of the star Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 following an illness, his family told AFP on Friday, paying tribute to the Grammy-nominated blind musician.

Amadou of Malian blind music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70

Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of star Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 following an illness, his family told AFP on Friday, paying tribute to the Grammy-nominated blind musician.

Nigerian, S. African music saw 'extraordinary growth' in 2024: Spotify

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the audio streaming platform said on Friday.

Russell Brand: From Hollywood star to rape suspect

Bursting onto the scene as a provocative comedian before transforming into a Hollywood star then internet conspiracy theorist, Russell Brand still boasts millions of online fans despite being accused of rape.

London mayor gets new powers to revive capital's ailing nightlife

London mayor Sadiq Khan will get more powers to cut red tape that is "stifling" pubs, clubs and restaurants and holding back the UK capital's flagging night-time economy, the government announced on Friday.

Elton John says new album 'freshest' since 1970s

Elton John has described his new album as the "freshest" he has done since the 1970s, as "Who Believes in Angels?" was released Friday.

Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery Europe

Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Experts warn 'AI-written' paper is latest spin on climate change denial

Climate change deniers are pushing an AI-generated paper questioning human-induced warming, leading experts to warn against the rise of research that is inherently flawed but marketed as neutral and scrupulously logical.

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