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Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in New York? Clues abound

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story" culminate in a Big Apple wedding? Increasing signs point to a mega-bash for the A-list celebrity couple at Madison Square Garden next week.

Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' turns 30, amid reunion talk

The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene with the release of their infectious debut "Wannabe" 30 years ago on Friday, carving a place in pop history championing Girl Power, and leaving their mark on fashion and global culture.

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Activists urge ad boycott if Musk turns Twitter toxic

Activist groups called on Twitter advertisers Tuesday to boycott the service if it opens the gates to abusive and misinformative posts with billionaire Elon Musk as its owner.

Rio to host top tech conference Web Summit

The head of Web Summit, the huge technology conference dubbed the "Davos for geeks," announced Tuesday that Rio de Janeiro will host the first edition of the event outside Europe.

Czech art collector Meda Mladkova dies at 102

Czech art collector Meda Mladkova, who supported artists in Communist-ruled Czechoslovakia from exile in Washington during the Cold War era, died aged 102 on Tuesday, her foundation said.

Amazon says it will cover travel costs for US workers who need abortions

Amazon on Monday confirmed that it is expanding medical coverage for US workers to include travel costs for abortions, as conservative-led laws look to block access in many states.

Stars sparkle at Met Gala in New York

A-listers dressed to the theme of "gilded glamour" sparkled on the red carpet as the annual Met Gala extravaganza known as "the party of the year" returned to its pre-pandemic schedule Monday in New York.

Johnny Depp was to have earned $22.5 mn for 'Pirates' 6: agent

Johnny Depp was to have been paid $22.5 million for a sixth "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie but the project was scrapped by Disney after his ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of domestic abuse in a Washington Post op-ed, the actor's agent said Monday.

Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series 'Pearl'

Netflix has canceled an animated series created by Meghan Markle as it makes cost-saving moves following disappointing first-quarter results.

The Judds enter country music hall of fame day after singer's death

Grammy-winning US musicians The Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in a tear-filled ceremony just one day after the duo's matriarch Naomi Judd died Saturday at age 76.

Murals bring 'joy' to Baghdad concrete jungle

Iraqi artist Wijdan al-Majed is transforming Baghdad's concrete jungle into a colour-filled city with murals depicting well-known figures from the war-scarred country and abroad.

'Bad Guys' stay on top of N.America box office

Universal's animated action-comedy "The Bad Guys" again topped the North American box office this weekend, with an estimated take of $16.1 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Experts see harsh realities ahead for Musk at Twitter

Tesla boss Elon Musk's road to turning Twitter into a money-making platform where anyone can say anything looks to experts like a tough one.

Country star Naomi Judd dies at age 76

US country music star Naomi Judd, half of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds, has died at age 76, her family announced Saturday, the day before her group was due to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Geopolitics and glitz as Ukraine tipped to win Eurovision

Kitsch, glitz and geopolitics -- the Eurovision Song Contest is back in two weeks' time, with Russia excluded and conflict-ravaged Ukraine the hot favourite to take the crown.

In Scandinavia, wooden buildings reach new heights

A sandy-coloured tower glints in the sunlight and dominates the skyline of the Swedish town of Skelleftea as Scandinavia harnesses its wood resources to lead a global trend towards erecting eco-friendly high-rises.

Musk sells $8.4 bn in Tesla shares after Twitter deal

Tesla chief Elon Musk sold about $8.4 billion worth of shares in the electric carmaker in the days after Twitter's board agreed to his $44 billion takeover offer, according to US securities filings.

New York's MoMA exhibits Matisse's paintings within a painting

When Henri Matisse painted "The Red Studio" in 1911 he portrayed 11 of his artworks on a single canvas. An exhibition in New York is about to display all the surviving works together for the first time.

Amazon reports rare quarterly loss, sees 'challenges' ahead

Amazon on Thursday posted its first quarterly loss since 2015, as it was dragged down by its investment in electric truck maker Rivian, and warned of continuing challenges in the months ahead.

Peru to buy illegal coca crops to battle drug trafficking

Peru's government has announced a plan to buy the nation's entire supply of illegal coca leaf -- the primary ingredient in cocaine -- for at least a year, as part of its battle against drug trafficking.

Novelist Paul Auster's son, charged over baby's death, dies

The 44-year-old son of acclaimed US novelist Paul Auster has died, New York police said Thursday, just over a week after he was charged in the death of his baby daughter.

Twitter reports mixed Q1 results after Musk deal

Twitter released mixed first-quarter results Thursday, with revenues missing estimates but active users rising, three days after agreeing to be acquired by Elon Musk.

Can movie theaters save Netflix? 'Door is open,' says trade group boss

John Fithian, head of the movie theater industry's trade body, is used to shrugging off claims that Netflix will spell doom for the big-screen, popcorn-munching experience.

Olivia Wilde served legal papers live on stage

When Olivia Wilde was handed a mysterious envelope on stage midway through her presentation before a packed Las Vegas audience, many assumed it was the set-up for an elaborate joke.

Disney dropped Depp from 'Pirates' over abuse allegations: ex-agent

Johnny Depp was dropped from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise because of the domestic abuse allegations made by Amber Heard, his former Hollywood agent said Wednesday, backing up the actor's claim against his ex-wife.

Judge rejects Musk bid to free tweets from oversight

Twitter's new buyer Elon Musk still must have his tweets about his electric car company Tesla pre-approved after a US judge on Wednesday rejected an appeal to free him from oversight.

Progressive Twitter accounts lose followers, conservatives gain

Key figures on the American left, Barack Obama among them, have shed thousands of followers since Elon Musk's planned purchase of Twitter emerged, while numbers have soared for right-wing politicians.

In Egypt, the president is a Ramadan TV hero

As Egyptians mark the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, they are being treated to a blockbuster TV series that celebrates their army marshall turned president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

The Rock brings superheroes to CinemaCon as 'Elvis' returns to Vegas

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson topped a superhero-packed bill as Warner Bros presented its upcoming slate of blockbusters at CinemaCon on Tuesday, while Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" graced the Las Vegas casino stage at the movie industry summit.

Alwa: the Indigenous Bolivian rapper breaking down barriers

Alwa stands rigidly in front of a microphone, wearing a traditional puffy "pollera" skirt, a picture of serious concentration as Andean panpipe music starts up in the background.

Trippy Bowie film 'Moonage Daydream' wows CinemaCon

An experimental new David Bowie documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and the late music superstar's own narration was previewed Tuesday at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas.

Google-parent Alphabet sees quarterly profit slip

Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet sank Tuesday after the internet giant reported that earnings in the recently ended quarter missed market expectations, with profit down from a year earlier.

Can Twitter become more profitable under Elon Musk?

Since going public in 2013, Twitter has only occasionally turned a profit, even if it has a commanding role in politics and culture worldwide.

Saudi call for Doctor Strange cut an 'expected disappointment': Cumberbatch

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch on Tuesday said he was disappointed but not surprised that Saudi Arabia had asked Disney to cut "LGBTQ references" from its latest Marvel film.

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