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Meghan Markle set for big screen return: reports

Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle is to make her return to the big screen, media reported Wednesday, with a small cameo role in a film being shot around Los Angeles.

Star designer Rousteing quits fashion group Balmain

Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced Wednesday he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionised the luxury group.

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Nobel literature buzz tips Western male author

The Nobel literature prize to be announced on Thursday is likely to go to a Western male author this year, experts predict after South Korea's Han Kang last year became the first Asian woman to win.

Kimmel hopes boycott outrage drew free speech 'red line'

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday said he hopes the outrage over his late-night show's suspension following pressure from the Trump administration had drawn a "bold red line" for free speech.

Country music star clashes with Trump govt over immigration raids

A US country music star and military veteran became the latest -- and possibly least likely -- target of the Trump administration after it took issue with his lyrics about brazen immigration raids.

'I ain't dead yet!': Dolly Parton reassures fans after scare

A very much alive Dolly Parton took to Instagram on Wednesday to declare "I ain't dead yet!" after her sister sent fans into a tailspin when she called for prayers for one of America's most beloved celebrities.

Victoria Beckham reveals struggle to reinvent herself in Netflix series

Ex-Spice Girl turned designer Victoria Beckham describes herself as someone who "desperately wanted to be liked" in a new three-part documentary about her life.

Dolly Parton's sister calls for fan prayers over health issues

Dolly Parton's sister on Tuesday asked fans to pray for the American country singer, who has postponed several concerts due to health issues.

UK prosecutors to appeal dropped 'terrorism' case against Kneecap rapper

UK prosecutors Tuesday said they would appeal a court's decision to drop a charge of supporting "terrorism" brought against a Northern Irish singer from punk rap group Kneecap.

UNESCO board backs Egyptian ex-minister for top job: official

The UN culture agency's executive board on Monday voted to appoint a former Egyptian minister as the agency's next chief, the board's chair said, as UNESCO grapples with accusations of bias and the United States' withdrawal from the organisation.

'My heart sank': Surging scams roil US job hunters

After a series of interviews, Nicole Becker was ecstatic to receive a job offer from a sportswear brand. But like many Americans navigating a tough job market, she was soon confronted with a sobering reality -- the recruiter was a scammer.

Swift rules N. America box office with 'Showgirl' event

Taylor Swift is having a very good weekend: after the blockbuster release of her new album "The Life of a Showgirl," she triumphed at the North American box office with her special movie theater event.

Bad Bunny takes aim at Super Bowl backlash in 'SNL' host gig

Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny clapped back at right-wing critics of his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show in a bilingual monologue on the season opener of "Saturday Night Live."

Piccioli sets new Balenciaga beat, with support from Meghan Markle

Italy's Pierpaolo Piccioli stressed that "every heart beats differently" in his first show as chief creative at Balenciaga on Saturday as he set a more classic pulse for the fashion label, with support from Meghan Markle.

Sean Combs, incarcerated music titan with a shattered reputation

Sean Combs once had it all: riches, fame and the power to get anything he wanted.

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Friday for his conviction on prostitution-related charges.

Taylor Swift breaks streaming record with new 'Showgirl' album

Taylor Swift on Friday quickly set a streaming record with "The Life of a Showgirl," her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success -- and score-settling -- that had fans analyzing every word.

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentence for music mogul Combs

Prosecutors urged a judge to put music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs behind bars for more than a decade while his children pleaded for a lesser sentence at a court hearing Friday to decide his punishment for prostitution-related crimes.

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Prosecutors urged a federal judge Friday to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than a decade behind bars for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, saying the music mogul had shown a lack of remorse.

Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with new joyful album

Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era.

Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with sparkling new album

Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era.

Trump ally threatens immigration sweep at Bad Bunny Super Bowl show

US authorities could conduct immigration sweeps at next year's Super Bowl, a Trump administration official has warned, following the announcement that Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show.

Musk joins 'cancel Netflix' campaign

Elon Musk has urged his 227 million social media followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, accusing the streaming platform of promoting what he describes as transgender propaganda.

Irish singer CMAT delays UK tour over infected wisdom tooth

Breakout Irish singer CMAT cancelled her upcoming UK tour dates to treat an infected wisdom tooth, days after British pop singer Lola Young halted gigs having collapsed on stage.

Depardieu sues French broadcaster over report that sped up downfall

A French court was Thursday examining accusations by actor Gerard Depardieu that a 2023 television report falsely portrayed him as making sexual comments about a young girl.

Young pianists vie for global glory in Poland's Chopin contest

Rehearsal time is over. The world's best and most ambitious young pianists have descended on Warsaw for the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition -- for some, a gateway to classical music glory.

Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says

Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- including President Donald Trump -- to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.

New probe opens into Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 death

US investigators have begun a new probe into the death of "gonzo journalist" Hunter S. Thompson, 20 years after he died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Jane Fonda relaunches Cold War-era Hollywood free speech movement

Jane Fonda and hundreds of Hollywood celebrities have relaunched a Cold War-era free speech protest movement, warning that the Trump administration is engaged in a coordinated campaign to silence critics.

Troll-in-chief Trump mocks Democrats over shutdown

President Donald Trump has appointed himself troller-in-chief during a US government shutdown, mocking rival Democrats with sometimes racially tinged memes and hoping they take the blame.

Stella McCartney takes on 'barbaric' feather industry

British fashion designer Stella McCartney is showcasing plant-based alternatives to real feathers in her latest collection, as the animal-rights campaigner takes on the "barbaric" farming of birds for clothing.

Meta defends ads model in 550-mn-euro data protection trial

Facebook owner Meta on Wednesday defended its advertising model in a 550-million-euro trial in Spain over alleged breaches of EU data protection rules brought by more than 80 Spanish media organisations.

YouTube, platforms not cooperating enough on EU content disputes: report

An independent appeals body tasked with resolving disputes between social media platforms and EU users on Wednesday criticised a lack of cooperation from digital platforms, especially YouTube.

Jonathan Anderson to bring new twist to Dior women with Paris debut

After a well-received menswear collection for Dior in June, star Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson is set to unveil his first women's ready-to-wear collection on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week.

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